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September 15th marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month. This date corresponds with the date that Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua declared their independence from Spain in 1821. Independence Day for Mexico and Chile also falls within the 30 day celebration. We encourage everyone to take part in this celebration and honor Latin Americans by supporting Hispanic/Latinx businesses, educating yourself and others, and advocating for positive change! ... See MoreSee Less

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Great River Children's Museum

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Friendly reminder to come say "hello!" to our little orange lizard 🦎 and ask him about what's in our little free library! 📚 ... See MoreSee Less

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Great River Children's Museum

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For Grandparents Day we asked Board Chair, Glen Palm, to share his favorite things about being a grandparent along with some photos of him spending time with his grandson. “The best parts of being a grandparent are being able to watch them learn and grow, seeing the relationship between parents and children, enjoying pretend play with preschoolers, taking them to children’s museums and experiencing their joy and curiosity as they discover new ways of understanding the world.” Happy Grandparents Day to all of the amazing grandmas and grandpas out there! ... See MoreSee Less

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What is one of your favorite books to read? Let us know in the comments! ... See MoreSee Less

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Sundown on Monday, September 6, 2021 marks the beginning of Rosh Hashanah, otherwise known as the Jewish New Year! One tradition that happens throughout Rosh Hashanah is the sounding of the shofar whose sounds inspire fellow Jewish people to perform good deeds for the coming year. This holiday is spent attending synagogue and enjoying a traditional Jewish meal with family and friends. The meal typically begins with reciting blessings while lighting two candles, drinking a glass of wine and eating a piece of a round challah bread. The round challah represents the cyclical nature of the calendar year. Another popular Rosh Hashanah tradition includes eating apple slices dipped in honey for a sweet year. Happy Rosh Hashanah to everyone who celebrates! ... See MoreSee Less

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