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  • Reading is a gift, be sure to celebrate it

    Lindsey Travis, Sweetwater County Library System|Sep 17, 2014

    “Life is to be lived, not controlled; and humanity is won by continuing to play in face of certain defeat.” ― Ralph Ellison, “Invisible Man” My high school English teacher gave us a challenge during my senior year. We had just read “Invisible Man” by Ralph Ellison, and she wanted each of us to write an essay about being invisible (not literally invisible, of course). That was probably the most difficult assignment of my high school career. It was also the most rewarding. For those who haven’t read Ellison’s classic book, it is about a man (w...

  • Learn football at the library

    Lindsey Travis, Sweetwater County Library System|Sep 10, 2014

    OK, I’ll admit it. I’m not well versed in the sport of football. But it’s hard not to get into the spirit of the game this time of the year. I like the community spirit that comes along with football games and the lessons of teamwork that the sport teaches. I also enjoy how families and friends come together to support their teams. So, to go along with football season, and since it is Homecoming week here in Green River, I’m going to talk a little bit about football as it relates to libraries. What, you don’t think they’re related? Well, they a...