Modern Pop Artist Michael Albert is currently exhibiting his unique collages and ceramics in the Easton Public Library Conference Room and Glass Display Case. The exhibit will be on display until mid-February.
Albert has been creating art since his college days at New York University Continue reading “Library Presents Modern Pop Art Exhibit and Collage Workshop”
The Martin Luther King Jr. holiday is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. Celebrated the third Monday in January to honor the achievements of Martin Luther King, Jr., this year’s celebration Continue reading “Observing Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service in the Pandemic”
The Easton Public Library, in collaboration with the Easton Diversity & Inclusion Task Force (EDIT), will present an inspirational lawn sign exhibit, featuring select quotations from some of the world’s most valued diverse voices. The signs will be exhibited on the Library’s front Continue reading “Easton Public Library Hosts Voices of Diversity Exhibit”
The Easton Public Library is thankful for their patrons and the generosity in this community. The 2020 Giving Tree donations totaled $640, which will purchase books for children, teens and adults, as well as CDs, DVDs, and children’s launchpads.
“We had a wonderful response to Continue reading “The Library Thanks Giving Tree Donors”
The Easton Courier would be remiss if we didn’t acknowledge the varied and thought-provoking contributions from our columnists and community writers, who observed life in Easton from many perspectives. Bruce Nelson, Tomas Koeck, Gale Papageorge, Robert LaValle, and Dr. Richard Lechtenberg Continue reading “Year in Review 2020:The Courier Thanks…”
Eastonites joined with other Americans calling for social change following the horrific death of George Floyd, 46, during a police arrest on May 25 in Minneapolis. Protests in response to Floyd’s brutal death and to police violence against other Black Americans spread quickly across Continue reading “Year in Review 2020: Social Justice”
To celebrate the Town’s 175th anniversary, the Easton Public Library, Easton Park & Recreation Department, and the Easton Community Center have pooled their resources to plan a winter event series for all ages, beginning in January. All programs will be virtual.
The first event Continue reading “Easton Agencies Collaborate on Winter Event Series”
The Easton Public Library has chosen “Small Great Things” by Jodi Picoult as its 2021 One Book/One Town Community Read. The novel, published in 2016, includes themes of race, privilege, prejudice, justice, and compassion.
“For this year’s pick, we wanted to choose something Continue reading “Library Announces One Book/One Town Community Read”
The year 2020 will be memorable for many reasons. It will likely appear in history textbooks with a negative slant due to the outbreak of Covid-19. The town of Easton, however, was determined not to let anything dampen its spirits this year as it celebrated its 175th anniversary.
Continue reading “Resilience and Unity Mark Easton’s 175th Anniversary”
The Easton Public Library has set up its annual Giving Tree, hoping that patrons will make donations prompted by the spirit of the season.
Each ornament on the tree represents a different item that the library purchases for its collection (book, DVD, CD, etc.). Patrons can choose Continue reading “Show Your Support for the Library With Donations for the Giving Tree”
