If you have been following the news, then you've heard that Congressman John Lewis passed away on July 17, 2020. This week the nation is celebrating his life and work along with his involvement in the Civil Rights Movement. He participated in the March on Washington in 1963. On March 7, 1965, Bloody Sunday, shows him crossing the bridge on his way from Selma to Montgomery.  He and the other protesters were severely beaten by police with billy clubs that fateful Sunday. Yesterday, Sunday, July 26, he crossed that bridge for the very last time in a carriage carrying his coffin.

He wrote a graphic-novel trilogy that describes the movement and what they encountered. The three-volumes make for very fascinating read.                                     -- Zita Podany

The Art, Wine event has been cancelled. It was supposed to take place this weekend, July 25 and July 26, 2020. It will be rescheduled at a later date. Until then, keep supporting your libraries, library foundations, and library friends groups as they strive to meet daily challenges during this pandemic.

The FVRL Foundation is hosting an Art, Wine Fundraising event at Latte Da Coffee House and Wine Bar on Saturday, July 25 (9 am to 5 pm) and Sunday, July 26 (9 am to 4 pm).

Proceeds go to support the FVRL Foundation. At a time when we have the world shut down for an extended period of time, remember to support your library foundation so they can continue to provide great services amidst all the challenges we face.