The Modern Olympic games go back over 125 years. Pierre de Coubertin planned the first Games of the modern era in Athens in 1896. The full history of the Games goes back even farther, around 3,000 years, to the Peloponnese in Ancient Greece. The 2024 Olympic Games kick off in Paris with the opening ceremony Friday, July 26. Visit the library for books and resources to delve into the history of the games, the tech, and what it takes to be an Olympic athlete!

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