The Return of the Light: Cultures around the world celebrate Winter Solstice in their own way. Most people honor a sun or spring deity with dances, ceremonies, and feasting.
Why English Is a Hot Mess (And Why That Makes It Amazing)
English is, quite simply, the most gloriously inconsistent language on earth. Its rules contradict each other, its exceptions outnumber its rules, and its history is a patchwork quilt stitched by conquerors, scholars, bureaucrats, poets, and the occasional misprint. And yet, that very chaos is the source of its unruly beauty.
How Well Do You Know Jane Austen and Her Novels?
Few authors of her era have held up as well as Jane Austen (when was the last time you cracked open your copy of The Bride of Lammermoor?). Austen inspires devotion and repeated readings 250 years after her birth precisely because her observations and wit remain as sharp, relatable, and relevant as when she wrote…
Jane Austen Turns 250 and her Romantic Puzzles Still Entice
Happy 250th Birthday to classic English novelist Jane Austen who was born on December 16th, 1775. Jane Austen is not considered a romantic novelist, but she ha
Reading Comics: Tips and Advice for Starting Your Comics Journey
A few tips and tricks for first time comics readers. Includes how to get started, the major comics publishers, and resources.
“Sing We Joyous Altogether”: HCPL Performers on the Holidays, Music, and Connection
A look at how holidays across cultures spark music, art, and storytelling—blending nostalgia, community, and creativity to illuminate the season’s shared joy.
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