In the mid 1850’s there were over thirty thousand children living on the streets of New York City. Children as young as four and five, who had to lie, cheat and steal just to survive. This was a time before child labor laws or government programs aimed at helping the children. So, a man by…
Join us as David Wolfe shares some of the best stories of ghosts, cryptids and strange happenings from the Appalachian area of Kentucky.
Faith Fest is a 2 1/2 week event sponsored by the faith communities of Owensboro and the Owensboro Interfaith Center. An annual exhibit of Sacred Texts is offered in the library as a part of Faith Fest. Library patrons are invited to see and learn about the Scriptures of the world's religions.
Step into a shimmering winter wonderland as we explore the Harbin Ice Festival, one of the most enchanting celebrations on the planet! Each year, the city of Harbin in China transforms into a sparkling kingdom of colossal ice castles, glowing lanterns, and intricate ice sculptures that dazzle the imagination. We’ll begin by watching videos that…
Alice Allison Dunnigan was born in Russellville, KY in 1906, and she became actively involved in the civil rights movement in the 1930's. She moved to Washington DC in 1942, and she became the first African American woman authorized to attend the White House, Congressional and Supreme Court press conferences. Fighting the twin strikes of…