September 11th

 September 11th is Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance in the United States.  On this day, we remember the people who were affected by the events of September 1, 2001. 

It was a very sad day for our country.  However, today it is a time for rememberence and service. 

 

So get out and do something good for your community!  You can make a difference!

 

 

Click on the dots to find out more about this day.

 

Mrs. Cupples tries really hard to find good links for each topic.

However, she is NOT the Commander in Chief of the Internet.

She has no control over the scallywags who post stuff that might not be right or good for kids.

Be safe when looking around the Internet, and ALWAYS tell your parents before you set off on an Internet journey! 

We the People...

The US Constitution is a document that explains the basic, major laws of our country.

 

That makes it a pretty important document.
It's something all Americans should learn about.

 

September 17th is Constitution Day.

We use that day to learn about how our country runs.  

Follow the "dots" to learn everything you ever wanted to know and more about the US Constitution.

Mrs. Cupples is the President of the United Library of Roberta Tipps, but she is NOT the president of the Internet.  She can't control any of the crazy business that goes on in cyberspace.  Be careful when poking around on the Internet and ALWAYS get your parent's permission.

Patriot Day is September 11th

September 11, 2001, was a very sad day in American History.

The World Trade Center, also known as the Twin Towers, in New York City was attacked.

The buildings fell down and a lot of people died.

Today, we remember that day as a special holiday called Patriot Day.

Want to know more about this very special day?

Just click the dots!

 

Questions?  Email Mrs. Cupples.

Mrs. Cupples may be the most fabulous library lady to ever walk the earth, but she doesn't have any control over all the crazy business on the Internet.  So ALWAYS get permission from your parents before you go exploring, and let them know right away if you find anything weird.

Unsinkable!

The RMS Titanic sunk to the bottom of the ocean 100 years ago.

Wasn't it supposed to be UNsinkable?

I wonder what happened...

Follow the hotspots to learn A LOT more.

Mrs. Cupples has no control of the whippersnappers who post things to the Internet.

Please be careful when you go poking around the world wide web, and always get your parent's permission.

All Aboard!

Harriet Tubman was a conductor on the Underground Railroad.

That is a fact.

But, the Underground Railroad wasn't really a railroad at all and, Harriet Tubman wasn't really a conductor...hmmmmmmmmmmmmm...





So what was the Underground Railroad? 
And what does Harriet Tubman have to do with it?

Follow the hotspots to learn more!

Mrs. Cupples is not in control of what kinds of things are on other websites. 

Surf the Internet with care and be sure to get your parent's permission.

I Want My Mummy!

Mummies are cool.  There have been lots of mummies found in Egypt.  In fact, there is an area of Egypt know as Valley of the Kings because scientists have found so many mummies there.  A super famous mummy is King Tut.  His mummy was discovered on November 4, 1922. 

King Tut was known as the boy king.

His mummy was discovered by scientists on November 4, 1922. 

Follow the hotspots to find out more!