Reher Reads: Recommended Books for August 2025
Want to get a few more books in before the summer ends? Check out our August list of recommended reads for kids, teens, and adults!đ Adult Picks
Foreign-Born Founders: Immigrants Who Forged the United States
When we picture the founding of the United States, we often imagine powdered wigs, quills on parchment, and fiery speeches delivered by American-born patriots. However many of those who shaped the countryâs earliest days, and informed what the country would become, were immigrants. Foreign-born soldiers, thinkers, and statesmen brought with … Read More
Reher Reads: Recommended Books for July 2025
Looking for a new beach read? Check out our recommended books for July!âď¸đ Adult Picks
Reher Reads: Recommended Books for June 2025
Celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month and Pride Month with stories of diversity and acceptance for all ages. Scroll on to explore our recommended reads for June! Adult Picks
9 Immigrant-Built Industries that Shaped the Hudson Valley
The Hudson Valley is built on layersâlayers of stone, of labor, of community, and of stories. For generations, immigrants have helped shape this region. From the shores of the Hudson River to the rugged hills beyond, they found work in the industries that powered New Yorkâs growth and carved out … Read More
Reher Reads: Recommended Books for May 2025
May is Jewish American Heritage Month and Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Many of our picks for this month reflect the unique cultures and traditions of the Jewish American and AAPI communities. Check them out below! Adult Picks
Reher Reads: Recommended Books for April 2025
Looking for a good book? Check out our April recommended reads! đ With April being Arab-American Heritage Month, many of our picks for this month focus on Arab culture, resiliency, and joy. Adult Picks
Meet Kira
The Reher Center for Immigrant Culture and History has welcomed Kira Manso Brown as its new Executive Director. In this role, Manso Brown will lead the organization in the continued preservation and interpretation of its historic bakery site in Kingston while overseeing the strategic vision for the Reher Centerâs programs, … Read More
Love Thy Neighbor: Valentine’s Day and Immigration Activism
Valentineâs Day, traditionally a time to celebrate love and connection, has in recent years become a powerful platform for advocating for immigrant rights. As individuals across the country come together to show love for their partners and families, activists have begun using this holiday to express solidarity with immigrantsâthose who … Read More