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The Quincy Public Library had the opportunity to borrow a trunk filled with virtual reality equipment from the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center in Skokie, Illinois. This was available for two weeks, on a reservation basis.

A couple of big names from the arts have passed away - Greg Iles & Terence Stamp. They aren't names you would naturally put together. One is American, while the other is British. One is an actor & one is an author. But both made large contributions to their fields.

Last week was definitely one where things came in threes. Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Ozzy Osbourne, & Hulk Hogan all passed away within the span of just a few days.

Did you know that July is Anti-Boredom Month? Kind of perfect for the middle of summer!!

This happens to be a somewhat film focused Memorial Monday. Last week saw the passing of both Julian McMahon & Michael Madsen.

Pride month is the descendant of the Stonewall Uprising, at least a spiritual descendant.

A somewhat delayed Memorial Monday. On June 17th, Anne Burrell passed away. She was a chef, cooking competition show host, & a competitor herself.

Brian Wilson passed away on June 11th. Many of us grew up listening to his music with the Beach Boys - whether it was when they were actively creating or because our parents were fans & made us listen to it. The music definitely gives off summer vibes & hits us right in the nostalgia.

We are just about two weeks into the 2025 Summer Read Challenge. And for more on why Summer Reading is for everyone, check out this post from last year.

May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month.