Librarians Almanac

On August 23, 1305, Sir William Wallace is executed for high treason at Smithfield, London. His death gives momentum to Scotland’s subsequent uprising against England lead by Robert the Bruce. … Continue reading “23 August” →

On August 22, 2004, two paintings by Edvard Munch called The Scream and Madonna are stolen at gunpoint from a museum in Oslo, Norway. Book Title: Museum of the Missing: … Continue reading “22 August” →

August 21 marks Poet’s Day for many. Book Title: Milk and Honey Book Author: Rupi Kaur ISBN Number: 9781449474256 Sign up LA News here:

On August 20, 1920, the National Football League is organized as the American Professional Football Conference in Canton, Ohio Book Title: Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk Book Author: Ben Fountain … Continue reading “20 August” →

On August 19, 1612, the “Samlesbury witches”, three women from the Lancashire village of Samlesbury, England, are put on trial. It becomes one of the most famous witch trials in … Continue reading “19 August” →

On August 18, 1587, Virginia Dare is born on Roanoke Island in what would become North Carolina. Book Title: Marvel 1602 Book Author: Neil Gaiman ISBN Number: 9780785123118 Sign up … Continue reading “18 August” →

On August 17, 1945, George Orwell published Animal Farm. Book Title: Animal Farm Book Author: George Orwell ISBN Number: 9780451526342 Sign up LA News here:

On August 16, 1841, U.S. President John Tyler vetoes a bill which called for the re-establishment of the Second Bank of the United States. Enraged Whig Party members riot outside … Continue reading “16 August” →

On August 15, 1912, Julia Child is born in Pasadena, California. Book Title: Mastering the Art of French Cooking: Vol. 1 Book Author: Julia Child ISBN Number: 9780394721774 Sign up … Continue reading “15 August” →

August 14 marks Danielle Steel’s birthday. Book Title: Turning Point Book Author: Danielle Steel ISBN Number: 9780399179358 Sign up LA News here: