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By DPPL Celebrates
August 25 • Spotlight
This day memorializes the adoption of the Nineteenth Amendment in 1920, granting voting rights to many women across the United States and signalling the changing times that were to come. Learn more here. More on “Celebrate Women’s Equality Day with These 12 Recommendations”"→
By YS Readers Advisory
August 18 • Rocky’s Recs
The Youth Services Team loves going on adventures together through books, movies, video games, and much more. Find out where your favorite librarians have traveled this month! More on “Picks For Kids: Rocky’s Recs August 2025”"→
By Readers Advisory Staff
August 5 • Miner Recs Newsletters & Podcasts
Here's what DPPL's Readers' Advisory staff recommends you read, watch, or listen to this month! More on “Read, Watch & Listen: Miner Recs August 2025”"→
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