Inauguration - past and present

By Jen W. RSS Tue, January 20, 2009

As the United States is celebrating on this historic inauguration day, take some time to read about the lives of our new President and Vice President.  Free Library librarians have put together booklists of recommended titles:

2009 Inauguration - Books by our new leaders

Past U.S. Inaugurations - Books and resources about historical inaugurations

For Kids - Check out these titles about President Obama and about U.S. history

For those of you visiting Parkway Central today, we will be broadcasting the Inauguration on a TV in the lobby (no seating is available).


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Great, timely post! Yay Jen!
Laura - FLP
Tuesday, January 20, 2009

I took the day off and watched the Inauguration Coverage at home all day. It was thrilling. It was my first time to watch an Inauguration. I just had never cared before. Now I care, and I am paying careful attention to Obama's first hundred days, aren't you?
Brian - Cleveland
Friday, January 30, 2009

Watching the inauguration was incredibly moving for me. I imagine there won't be one in my lifetime that comes anywhere near what a lot of us experienced that Tuesday.
pyngthyngs - Philadelphia
Monday, February 2, 2009

This is definitely a good read and I love Obama.
Hemorids - Japan
Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Cool, added to my reading list, though i'm a bit behind.
cfa - NC
Wednesday, March 4, 2009

I just watched this new documentary on Obama and I'm not quite sure what to think...
Steve - USA
Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Here it is if you're interested
Barack Obama Doc - USA
Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Great post.
125 Motorcycles - orlando
Tuesday, December 29, 2009

I loved this video
scooter motorcycles - Philadelphia
Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Great post
- Canada
Sunday, July 11, 2010

Great post
gynecomastia - Canada
Sunday, July 11, 2010

I never suspected that to be honest but excellent info as always from philly! http://georgiathrowdown.com
John Malcom stewart - Georgia
Thursday, February 11, 2016