KCPL_History

"In 2021, Juneteenth became an official U.S. Holiday. The origins of Juneteenth go back to June 19, 1865, months after the end of the American Civil War, when Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger, landed in Galveston, Texas, where he established U.S. authority..."

"Did you know the Kentucky Agricultural Insect is the European Honeybee? Check out our selection of children's books to learn more about our state insect!"

"In 1999, UNESCO declared March 21st as World Poetry Day. To celebrate, check out some local Kentucky writers and poets."

"Did you know the Kentucky State Agricultural Insect is the Honey Bee? Check out some of these great books about gardening in Kentucky."

"Add a little romance to your day and check out a novel inspired by the bluegrass state or written by a Kentucky author."