r/MadeMeSmile • u/ILovePublicLibraries • Aug 01 '26

Wholesome Moments I curated a book display at my local library

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It's about local history.

A book display for the month of August is about the history of my hometown in Connecticut.

I like to learn about history plus I'm interested in local history. I put it up yesterday at my local library in Rockville, Connecticut.

Happy August!

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u/ILovePublicLibraries Aug 01 '26

I help people learn about history!

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u/UAintMyFriendPalooka Aug 01 '26

I would 1,000% check this display out if it were closer. Great work.

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u/Peaceblaster86 Aug 01 '26 edited Aug 01 '26

Right? I go to libraries seeking knowledge beforehand, so seeing this meant someone put it up and said "hey, cmon and take a lil look-see" and I totally would. I get it.

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u/powerhammerarms Aug 01 '26

You could do this for other towns in the area as well?

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u/bigstankdaddy10 Aug 01 '26

you sir, are a treasure

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u/MacNeal Aug 01 '26

Yes you do.

Thank you.

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u/wondermega Aug 01 '26

“History: Learn it, or become it!”

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u/Zap__Dannigan Aug 01 '26

Did the library work with you to do this, or did you sneak in an just put it up yourself? :D

Seriously though, looks great 

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u/RyanAirhead Aug 01 '26

I love history!

It looks like you are very proud of your town, and your town is very proud of you. Keep up the good work!

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u/rantingpacifist Aug 01 '26

That is awesome! Do you have any recordings to share? Or recommendations?

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u/momo76g Aug 01 '26

Awesome work 👏

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u/cardew-vascular Aug 02 '26

Well I learned something new from your post. I didn't know the USA had a city of Vernon, the only Vernon I knew until today was Vernon British Columbia, Canada.

How did the City of Vernon California get the name?

Ours is named after local politician Forbes Venon who was a Member of legislative Assembly in 1875.