This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Normandy landings on June 6, 1944, often referred to as D-Day. The prolific day in history was the starting point for the liberation of Nazi-occupied Europe during World War II. Did you know that D-Day was the largest joint military operation ever undertaken?
Learn more about the events and time period with these fiction and nonfiction picks.
The Enoch Pratt Free Library is proud to be celebrating one year being fine-free. We’re celebrating with Customer Appreciation Day on Monday, June 3!
Stop by your neighborhood Pratt Library branch anytime throughout the day to join in on the fun. Enjoy snacks in the morning and the evening, and giveaways while supplies last. Have you misplaced your Pratt Library card? Not too worry, replacement fees for lost cards will be waived during the entire day. All you would need to do is visit the circulation desk for details and get your replacement card.
The cards allows you to access to so much that the Pratt has to offer with books, music (Did you know we have vinyl records? 😍) and more in our catalog. There’s plenty of eBooks and eAudiobooks available to download in Overdrive, RBdigital, and Hoopla.
Thanks again for being you, an awesome part of the Enoch Pratt Free Library.
With so many titles available, it can be hard to figure out what to watch next on Kanopy. Here’s a list of suggestions of movies and documentaries that we plan to watch soon. To see all that Kanopy has to offer including documentaries, movies, children’s programs, TV shows, and more visit here.
American Classic Cinema
Learn from Documentaries
Romance and Big Laughs
Crime and Scary Flicks
This month stop by your nearby branch to see what’s new for young adults. With protagonists that range from charming, funny, and thoughtful, go ahead and add these picks to your summer reading list.
With the Fire on High
By Elizabeth Acevedo
Ever since she got pregnant freshman year, Emoni’s life has been about making tough decisions to take care of her daughter and abuela. Even though she dreams of working as a chef after she graduates, she knows that it’s not worth her time to pursue the impossible. Despite this, once Emoni starts cooking, her only choice is to let her talent break free.
Somewhere Only We Know
By Maurene Goo
Sparks fly between a K-pop starlet and a tabloid reporter in this heartwarming rom-com. With her trademark humor and voice, Maurene Goo delivers a sparkling story of taking a chance on love—and finding yourself along the way.
Let Me Hear a Rhyme
By Tiffany D. Jackson
The critically acclaimed author of Monday’s Not Coming, tells the story of Brooklyn teens Quadir, Jarrell, and Jasmine who plot to turn their murdered friend, Steph into a major rap star by pretending he’s still alive. As the pressure of keeping their secret grows, they are forced to confront the truth about what happened to Steph.
Also new this month:
Warm weather is on the way! Whether you plan on hitting the beach or relaxing in the backyard with an ice-cold glass of lemonade, here’s a list of romance novels that are great for any relaxing day.
