Author: arbuckle
Full S.T.E.A.M ahead! by Krystyl Farmer
If you are informed about our educational climate in America, it is likely that you have heard of S.T.E.M. or S.T.E.A.M. or even S.T.R.E.A.M.. These acronyms have become part of the mainstream culture but, what do they mean and why are they important? The acronym, S.T.E.M. stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. When an […]
Strong Women by Vikki Brown
“Here’s to strong women. May we know them. May we be them. May we raise them.” (author unknown). This is just one of many quotes celebrating how phenomenal women can change the world. With March being Women’s History Month, what better time to celebrate the accomplishments of women than right now? According to the Women’s […]
Free Concert Featuring Castlebay by Samantha Roll
Your Lake Placid Memorial Library presents its free spring concert, this year featuring Castlebay. “Castlebay has been musically weaving together the heritage of New England and the Celtic lands since 1987. Members Julia Lane and Fred Gosbee have loved and researched traditional music for most of their lives and blend history, legend and experience into […]
March is for the luck of the Irish by Krystyl Farmer
Since 1991, March has been recognized as National Irish American Heritage Month. Since then, Congress and elected Presidents have proclaimed March to be an observance of contributions to history and society made by those with Irish heritage. If you want to experience some Irish culture of your own, or perhaps tap into your Irish […]
DeSoto Newsletter March 2019
Highlands County Loves These Movies by Samantha Roll
Did you know you can borrow movies from your local library? Let’s take a look at what Highlands County patrons have been checking out since we got our new system last October. “Fury” starring Brad Pitt and Logan Lerman again comes in first. “In April 1945, the Allies are making their final push in the […]