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August 16, 2023 | Library Among Buildings Lost in Maui Wildfire Our thoughts are with the residents of Maui following the deadliest U.S. wildfire in the past century. As the community grapples with the devastating loss of life, we also share in mourning the loss of important civic and cultural institutions. Lahaina Public Library, which has served residents and tourists since 1956, was among the buildings destroyed by the fires. According to Hawai‘i State Librarian Stacey Aldrich, “Our state is focused on our neighbors that have lost so much. We continue to assess and in coming weeks and months will have an important role in supporting our community.” She suggests the following organizations for those wishing to donate to relief efforts: Hawaiʻi Community Foundation – Maui Strong Fund Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement – Kākoʻo Maui Fundraiser Maui United Way – Maui Fire Disaster Relief |
Display Shelf | Alien Contact By Melissa DeWild
While those on Earth continue to contemplate whether life exists elsewhere, there are definitely aliens inhabiting library bookshelves. Gather up these riveting space operas and stories of first contact for an out-of-this-world display. |
SPONSORED BY UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA PRESS A Shallow Culture of Kindness Can Do More Lasting Harm than Good
Nice Is Not Enough shares striking dispatches from one high school’s “regime of kindness” to underline how the culture operates as a Band-Aid on persistent inequalities. This brilliant study by C.J. Pascoe exposes uncomfortable truths about American politics and our reliance on individual solutions instead of profound systemic change.
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LJ Talks with Author Alexis M. Smith By Neal Wyatt
On the occasion of the reissue of her 2012 debut novel, Glaciers, author Alexis M. Smith discusses climate change, war, and how we can (maybe) save the planet. |
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