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How did the Civil War, emancipation, and Reconstruction shape the masculinity of white Confederate veterans? As James J. Broomall shows, the crisis of the war forced a reconfiguration of the emotional worlds of the men who took up arms for the South. Raised in an antebellum culture that demanded restraint and shaped white men to embrace self-reliant masculinity, Confederate soldiers lived and fought within military units where they experienced the traumatic strain of combat and its privations…
Regulating our emotions can be a very daunting thing. Now imagine being a child and doing it. Our brains are not fully developed until about 25 years old, because our prefrontal cortex is still figuring our the decision making piece, and emotions are heavily tied into that. But much of that is started in the early years. You can help your kiddo figure things out by setting them up for success with emotional intelligence. Teach them about emotions…what do they feel like, how do we describe them…
Explore art and your creativity through these events that are presented at Bowman Library.
Second and fourth Fridays at 1:00 p.m.
Free! No registration required.
Bowman Library, Children's Room
Each month, explore a new genre - or enjoy a favorite - with NoveList's 2026 Reading Challenge: Find What You Like. This month's spotlight genre is Mystery! Solve puzzling situations and see justice served, whether cozy or suspenseful. Sherlock Holmes and the Real Thing by Nicholas MeyerLondon, 189–: The great city is brought to a standstill by a series of blizzards and Sherlock Holmes is bored to distraction. It would take a miracle to bring a case to the detective’s door . . . What…
Explore art and your creativity through these events that are presented at Bowman Library.
Second and fourth Fridays at 1:00 p.m.
Free! No registration required.
Bowman Library, Children's Room
When you think of memoirs written for kids, a graphic novel might not be the first thing that comes to mind. A graphic memoir is an autobiographical story told in comic format. There are some fantastic juvenile titles available at the library. Young readers might find relatable events in the true life stories of their favorite authors. Kids can expand and enhance their world view by learning about the lives of others. Check out these suggested titles…
Explore art and your creativity through these events that are presented at Bowman Library.
Second and fourth Fridays at 1:00 p.m.
Free! No registration required.
Bowman Library, Children's Room
Could your ancestor be a witness in a criminal case? Could your ancestor be involved in a civil lawsuit? Could your ancestor’s testimony be found in a division of assets complaint? County court records are extensive and cover a wide range of topics. Using them in your genealogical research may help break through brick walls in your search and offer insight into the lives of your ancestors and the community in which they lived. So how do you find and use these…
Explore art and your creativity through these events that are presented at Bowman Library.
Second and fourth Fridays at 1:00 p.m.
Free! No registration required.
Bowman Library, Children's Room
Each month, explore a new genre - or enjoy a favorite - with NoveList's 2026 Reading Challenge: Find What You Like. This month's spotlight genre is Graphic Novels! Explore stories told through art, be it realistic, cartoony, nighmarish, or charming. The Great British Bump-Off by John Allison, Max Sarin, Sammy Borras, and Jim CampbellAn Agatha Christie-style murder mystery set in the world of English competitive baking from Giant Days' John Allison and Max Sarin. Available on…