NOBLE for Kids

Theodore Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, was born on March 2nd, 1904, in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Seussville — Visit this fun, musical site to learn more about Dr. Seuss and to try some games and activities based on his books

Women’s History Month — Learn more about the role of women in history

Women’s History Month Booklist — A list of women’s history books for kids, linked to the library catalog

Presidents’ Day : Images from the NOBLE Digital Library — Several American Presidents had ties to Massachusetts and to communities and institutions served by NOBLE member libraries. President Taft summered in Beverly and President Coolidge summered in Swampscott. George Washington visited Phillips Academy, Andover, in 1789 and his nephew and twelve grandnephews later attended the Academy. President George H.W. Bush and President George W. Bush are also both Andover alumni.

Learn more about the Presidents in this online exhibit of historic images from the NOBLE Digital Library.

Black History Month — February is celebrated every year as a time to learn more about the role of African-Americans in our history

Superbowl 43 — February 1 is Superbowl Sunday! You’ll find news, photos and much more on the NFL site

Groundhog Day — According to legend, on February 2 the groundhog will come out of his hole. If he sees his shadow, we’ll have six more weeks of winter.

Presidents’ Day — A collection of links to information about the holiday, craft projects and more

On January 20, Barack Obama will take the Oath of Office on the steps of the United State Capitol, and become 44th President of the United States.

The 2009 Inauguration

• The Inauguration — A guide to the Inauguration from the Change.gov, the official website of the Office of the President-Elect
• The Presidential Inauguration — Coverage and resources from the New York Times
• U.S. Presidential Inauguration — News and features from CNN
• 2009 Presidential Inauguration — The District of Columbia government websites has essential information for anyone who hopes to be in the Capital for Inauguration Day

Inaugural History

• A Brief History of Presidential Inaugurations — Learn more about past inaugurations at this White House Historical Society website
• U.S. Presidential Inaugurations: Firsts and Photos — Who was the first President inaugurated in Washington? Which President delivered the longest Inaugural Address? Which inauguration was the first to be televised? These are some of the facts you’ll find on this National Geographic site
• “I Do Solemnly Swear…” : Presidential Inaugurations — The Library of Congress put together this extensive collection of photographs, documents and other resources related to Presidential inaugurations from 1789 – 2001. These primary source materials are from their own collection and those of other institutions, and include tickets, programs, sheet music, letters, diaries and much more.

On January 15, 1919, a strange and tragic event happened in Boston’s North End. A tank of molasses broke apart, releasing a wave of the dark, sticky substance 15 feet high and 160 feet wide, flowing at a rate of 35 miles an hour, killing 21 people and injuring 150.

• Great Molasses Flood — Read or listen to an account of this event on the Mass Moments website.
• Molasses flood — Check the library catalog for this children’s picture book based on this event, with story and pictures by Blair Lent
• Dark tide : the Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919 — Check the library catalog for Stephen Puleo’s book that places this event in its historical, political and cultural context.