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John Robert Lewis Library

Our library is dedicated in honor of civil rights leader, Congressman John Lewis

Dedication Ceremony 10/18/2023

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Nate Powell

National Award-Winning Cartoonist

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Treopia Green Washinton

Director of Special Initiative, Bowie State University

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Paul Mounds, Jr.

Vice President of Community and Corporate Alliances for the Yale New Haven Health System and Former Chief-of-Staff for Governor Lamont

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Dr. Sasha Douglas

Superintendent, CREC Magnet Schools (present)

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Luke Bronin

Mayor, City of Hartford (2023)

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Nate Powell

National Award-Winning Cartoonist

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Andrew Aydin

Creator and co-author of the graphic memoir series, MARCH and RUN, which chronicles the life of Congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis.

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Andrew Aydin (left) and Nate Powell (right)

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Tim Sullivan

Superintendent, CREC Magnet Schools (former)

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Andrew Aydin (left) and Nate Powell (right)

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Features

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A mural honoring the life of Congressman John Lewis

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Accessible Shelving

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Up-to-Date Technology

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Inclusive Books and Resources

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Library Seating

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Library Seating