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 Martin Luther King, Jr. was a very important figure in our American history. He was someone who stood up for what he believed in and never backed down. He made such a huge impact in history that we feel it's effect to this day. Some people saw him as a hero, others saw him as an inspiration. In memory of Dr. King's birthday, I have listed a few titles that recognize all our American hero's throughout our history. Be sure to check these out on your next visit to the library.

 100 African-Americans Who Shaped American History

 The 100 Greatest Americans of the 20th Century : A Social Justice Hall of Fame 

 50 American Heroes Every Kid Should Meet

 American Civil Rights Leaders 

  Bearing The Cross : Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference 
 

Summer is almost upon us and so are our summer reading programs. We, in the Adult department will be challenging our readers to s-t-r-e-t-c-h yourselves with your summer reading this year. Whatever your favorite kinds of books, be they Inspirational, Thrillers, Science Fiction, or Mysteries, we're encouraging you to try something else! We'll be putting up bookmarks with some ideas for you--look for them in the Fiction department and upstairs in Non-Fiction.

And remember that we're happy to request anything you don't see on the shelf, either from another branch or via interlibrary loan from across the country.

The Mystery Book Club has decided to explore the many Texas Mystery Writers.  Great Texas authors include Rick Riordan, Bill Crider and Kinky Friedman.  See if you are able to discover more and present them at the April Book Club Meeting on April 21 at 2 pm.  Come enjoy the lively discussion while enjoying a taste of Texas food.  We welcome new comers and how to see you there.