Beloved children's author, Roald Dahl was born on September 13 in 1916. To commemorate this wonderful man's life, September is Roald Dahl Month! Visit the Roald Dahl website for fun facts, games and activities. Stop by your library and ask a librarian to help you choose one of Roald Dahl's books!
Happy birthday to "Happy Birthday to You"! The melody of probably the most often sung song in the world, Happy Birthday to You, was composed by Mildred J. Hill, a schoolteacher born on this date. Her younger sister, Patty Smith Hill, was the author of the lyrics, which were first published in the book Song Stories for the Sunday School. The lyrics were changed in 1924 to include a stanza beginning "Happy Birthday to You". Now it is sung somewhere in the world every minute of every day!
The amazing Wilma Rudolph was born today in 1940. Not only was she the first woman to win three gold medals at the same Olympics, she overcame many adversities in her young life. She contracted polio at age six, survived the depression and was subjected to school segregation. There are many books about this inspirational woman ~ read one and get inspired!
One year ago today, after four years at a temporary location, and weeks of hard work moving in, we opened our new Library. Thousands of people excitedly joined us as we celebrated our Grand Opening. Here's a video of some of the hundreds of kids and their families who entered the Children's Services department in the first few minutes after the ribbon was cut to officially open the department.
On a cold, cold January day, thousands of people came to celebrate the Grand Opening of their new Allen County Public Library. It was absolutely amazing to see how many people were anxious to be among the first to see all the new Children's Services department could offer!
The last year has seen a steady stream of people continuing to use and enjoy the Children's Services department. Check out 2007 -- The Year in Review to see more.
We continue to welcome new visitors. If you haven't seen the Children's Services department yet, we invite you to check it out!
Beloved children's author, Roald Dahl was born on September 13 in 1916. To commemorate this wonderful man's life, September is Roald Dahl Month! Visit the Roald Dahl website for fun facts, games and activities. Stop by your library and ask a librarian to help you choose one of Roald Dahl's books!
Happy birthday to "Happy Birthday to You"! The melody of probably the most often sung song in the world, Happy Birthday to You, was composed by Mildred J. Hill, a schoolteacher born on this date. Her younger sister, Patty Smith Hill, was the author of the lyrics, which were first published in the book Song Stories for the Sunday School. The lyrics were changed in 1924 to include a stanza beginning "Happy Birthday to You". Now it is sung somewhere in the world every minute of every day!
The amazing Wilma Rudolph was born today in 1940. Not only was she the first woman to win three gold medals at the same Olympics, she overcame many adversities in her young life. She contracted polio at age six, survived the depression and was subjected to school segregation.
The main branch of the New York Public Library opened to the public on this day in 1911.
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