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YA Novels in Verse
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Books written in new and different ways: verse and poetry, as well as music-themed stories, across genres and interest levels. 

Genre
March 22, 2018
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Women’s History Month is almost over, but it’s not too late to check out some of our great children’s books featuring strong female characters. Browse our Women's History Month display in the Downtown Library Children's Area until the end of March—and celebrate women’s history throughout the year with books that inspire and delight young readers.

Kids , History
March 21, 2018
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March 14 is a great day to celebrate math and pie. Pi (π), the never-repeating, infinite number representing the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter (3.14159. . .and on and on), is always the same for any circle, no matter how big or small.

Even More Staff Picks
March 14, 2018
YA Manga
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The term "manga" (mahn-gah) is used to describe graphic novels from Japan aimed at both adult and younger audiences. What makes them different from American graphic novels is that they read right to left, and usually feature a distinct Japanese art style. 

Genre
March 7, 2018

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Digital technology is everywhere, and it’s here to stay. Applying for jobs, paying bills, or checking the weather can be done anywhere there is internet access—if you know how to do it.

Digital learning tools also help adult learners succeed, for a number of reasons:

VITAL - Volunteers in Tutoring Adult Learners
February 28, 2018
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Recommended titles about creative geniuses.

Biographies
February 12, 2018
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If you've followed the news reports about Day Zero in Cape Town, South Africa, you might understand what happens to people who live in a place with little or no water. In Dry, a fast-paced thriller set in Kiewarra, Australia, everyone goes crazy when lack of access to water threatens their livelihood.

Reviews , Suspense
February 11, 2018
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Every four years, amazing athletes come together from all over the world to compete for Olympic medals for their countries. The Winter Games include everything from the beauty of ice skating to the sheer danger of skeleton races. Host cities have to pull off everything from building the facilities for each competition to coming up with a representative mascot for the Games.

Topical Guides
February 8, 2018
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Thanks to a generous donation from the Bloomington Ukulele Club, you can learn to play this fun four-stringed instrument by borrowing one from the Library.

Topical Guides
February 2, 2018
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February 11 marks National Inventors Day. Take a moment to recognize the contributions of inventors—in the United States and beyond—with this book list all about creators and innovators.

Adults
January 31, 2018
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It's that time of year for cheering on our favorite children's books—the 2018 ALA Youth Media Awards are upon us. On February 12, the best of the best books, videos, and other media for children and teens are announced at the American Library Association's annual conference, and we'll be here at the Library watching.

Kids , Award Winner
January 31, 2018
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The first time I heard First Aid Kit, composed of doe-eyed Swedish sisters Klara and Johanna Söderberg, I had stumbled across their melancholic ballad "Ghost Town" on an episode of NPR’s Echoes.

Sights and Sounds , Music
January 30, 2018

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In light of the numerous cybersecurity incidents of 2017, on this year's Data Privacy Day it seems all the more important that we examine our privacy habits and best practices for staying safe online. Data Privacy Day is run by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), and serves as a platform for raising awareness about the importance of privacy and good online safety habits—for people and businesses.

Think Library, Teens
January 28, 2018

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The world needs terrific inventors—so every January 17th, the world celebrates Kid Inventors' Day! Encourage the creativity of a young inventor you know by reading these inspiring tales of creation and innovation together.

Kids , Science
January 17, 2018
Role-Playing Game Resources
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Make your next campaign the best one yet with these RPG rulebooks and adventure guides. Need some equipment to get started? Check out one of our Role-Playing Game Kits.

 

Popular Interests, Read-a-Likes, Reimaginings
January 10, 2018