Texas History, ‘Toon Style

  In my high school world history class*, we were once assigned to create a political cartoon about some historical event, person, or idea we had studied. I chose to make mine about the Mongols, and because I’ve always had a Seinfeldian inclination to make things silly whenever possible, I drew a speeding freight train … Continue reading →

Learn Some Forgotten Immigration History at the Library

Immigration has long been a hot-button issue in the United States, and debate about it is especially heated right now. While it’s yet to be seen just how things will play out with the proposed Pink Floydian initiative at the U.S. – Mexico border, we can (and should) look at the experiences of immigrants and … Continue reading →

Exercise Your Right to Know Your Rights

As a citizen of this country, you have many rights. Sadly, despite what the Beastie Boys have told you, the right to party is not officially one of them, though I suppose that’s why they said you have to fight for it. Fortunately, the Bill of Rights grants you plenty of rights that are official, … Continue reading →

The Library Cowboys Up

In Texas, we sure love our Cowboys. I don’t mean the Cowboys of the gridiron, though many of us continue to steadfastly love them through spirit-dropping “drops” and heartbreak-inducing collarbone breaks. No, I’m talking about the real thing: Ropin’, ridin’, six-shootin’, cattle drivin’, camp fire song singin’ cowboys (clearly, all my knowledge of cowboys comes … Continue reading →

We #$!@%%^ Hate Censorship*

We don’t think much of censorship ‘round here. In fact, we plum don’t like it. We’re agin it, you might say. While we encourage fighting the good fight against censorship year round, we take an extra special interest in resisting its restrictive shackles during this time of year. Next week (September 22-28) is Banned Books … Continue reading →

Shakespeare Exhibit at the Library

To see, or not to see the Shakespeare exhibit at the library: that should not be a question! In honor of National Poetry Month, all throughout April, we’re proudly presenting a twelve-panel display that covers the life and times of the most famous bard of them all. This traveling exhibit was produced by Humanities Texas, … Continue reading →

Road to the Promised Land Exhibit

At the library, we strive to provide you the tools to stimulate thought about the significant issues and events of the past, present, and future. As we approach Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (January 21) and Black History Month (February), it’s a good time to reflect on the momentous Civil Rights Movement in the United … Continue reading →