Banned Books Displays at Coastal Alabama

H. Pat Lindsay Library - Gilbertown

H. Pat Lindsay Library - Gilbertown

John D. Forte Library - Monroeville

Leigh Library - Brewton

Banned Books Week

Germany's Parthenon of Banned Books

September 24th-30th is Banned Books Week BBW on facebook BBW on Flickr BBW on Pinterest BBW on Twitter Banned Books Online Banned Books that Shaped America Explore Banned Books National Coalition against Censorship

Libraries for Peace (L4P) Day

On September 21st, we observe Libraries for Peace (L4P) Day as part of International Day of Peace celebrations worldwide. The United Nations General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples.

Today we observe Constitution Day

Constitution Week is Sept. 18th-24th

America's Founding Documents Bill of Rights & Later Amendments Civics Practice Test Constitution Day Constitution Facts Founding Fathers National Constitution Center This Day in History (Sept. 17th) United States Constitution

Hispanic-Latino Heritage Month (Sept. 15th - Oct. 15th)

In 1821 on the 15th of September, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua declared their independence from Spain. It is because of this historic event that September 15th was chosen as the first day of Hispanic-Latino Heritage Month.

Central American Independence Hispanic Heritage Month Hispanic Heritage Month - Dept. of Defense Hispanic Heritage Month - PBS Hispanic-Latino Heritage in Postage Stamps Latino-American History - PBS Smithsonian Latino Center

Tucson's Misión San Xavier del Bac was founded in 1692 by Jesuit missionary, Father Eusebio Francisco Kino.

September is Suicide Prevention Month

Mobile Help Line 800-239-1117 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 Pensacola Help Line 850-438-1617 Pensacola Teen Help Line 850-433-8336 Trevor Project Hotline for LGBTQ Youth 866-488-7386

2017 Hurricane Season

Saffir-Simpson Scale Category 5 = 157 mph winds or higher Category 4 = 130-156 mph winds  Category 3 = 111-129 mph winds  Category 2 = 96-110 mph winds  Category 1 = 74-95 mph winds  Tropical Storm = 39-73 mph winds  Tropical Depression = 26-38 mph winds Tropical Wave = 25 mph winds or less	(click on map to enlarge)
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