by Christine Marczak | Feb 19, 2026 | From the Reference Desk, Front Page, News
From the Reference Desk November 2026: Black History Month at the Navarre Branch Library
This year, Black History Month celebrates its centennial anniversary. Established by Dr. Carter G. Woodson in 1926, the celebration was originally recognized as Black History Week. Dr. Woodson served as director of the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH) and through his work there, created the long-standing tradition to recognize and celebrate Black history.
by Christine Marczak | Nov 6, 2025 | From the Reference Desk, Front Page, News
From the Reference Desk November 2025: Honoring the Legacy of Melvin “Mel” Davis
Melvin “Mel” Davis left a tangible legacy in his wake filled with public service and a steadfast drive to make a difference. This month, From the Reference Desk would like to highlight the life and accomplishments of Monroe official and resident, Melvin Odell Davis.
by boxcar-admin | Jul 28, 2020 | From the Reference Desk
2020 Michigan Primary Election – August 4, 2020 2020 General Election – November 3, 2020 Are you registered to vote? Check out Michigan’s Secretary of State Elections webpage some great information on voting in the 2020 elections. From viewing the...
by boxcar-admin | Mar 1, 2020 | From the Reference Desk
With the Monroe County One Book One Community book title, What the eyes don’t see by Mona Hanna-Attisha, focused on the lead exposure water crisis in Flint, Michigan, it seems timely to include this 2016 post from Vox.com, that shows the risk of lead exposure county...
by boxcar-admin | Feb 13, 2020 | From the Reference Desk
John Hopkins University has created a website to track the Coronavirus. Data is compiled from the CDC, World Health Organization, National Health Center and a variety of other health organizations around the world. John Hopkins has arranged the compiled data to...
by boxcar-admin | Feb 1, 2020 | From the Reference Desk
InsureKidsNow! Your children may be eligible for free or low-cost health and dental insurance through Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Children that do not currently have health insurance are likely to be eligible, even if parents are...
by boxcar-admin | Jan 1, 2020 | From the Reference Desk
Does your New Year’s resolution involve finding ways to save money and making your environmental footprint a little smaller? If so, check out the Fuel Economy Website. Developed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the...
by boxcar-admin | Dec 1, 2019 | From the Reference Desk
“’Twas the night before Christmas, and Santa was near According to NORAD, he would soon be right here So we hopped into bed and dreamt of new toys And awoke in the morning to much Christmas joy” https://www.noradsanta.org/ How did it come about that NORAD...
by boxcar-admin | Nov 1, 2019 | From the Reference Desk
According to the Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity website, dyslexia was first discovered in 1896 by English doctor W. Pringle Morgan. The site states that dyslexia is common and affects the reading ability of 20% of the population. Overdrive, a popular service...
by boxcar-admin | Oct 1, 2019 | From the Reference Desk
Give the Gift of Life – Become an Organ Donor Did you know that more than 3,000 Michigan residents are waiting for an organ? Did you know that one organ donor can save up to 8 lives? Did you know that one tissue donor can improve the lives of up to 75 people? Did you...
