In this month’s podcast, Erica and Matt chat about holiday traditions from around the globe, share their favorite (and not-so-favorite) holiday movies, play Worst Holiday Recipes Battle Deck, and guess the meanings of some bygone era popular sayings. Read more about Clone of Your Friendly Neighborhood Librarians: Episode 4

In this month’s podcast, Erica and Matt chat about graphic novels with Teen Librarian, Sam Ott. New features include I Wanna Book––Gimme a Book! and Erica Rants! (on the history of pockets). Read more about Your Friendly Neighborhood Librarians: Episode 3

Check out the League of Women Voters newsletter for details on the candidate forum.  You can also view CATS video from the forum.

A forum series presented by the League of Women Voters of Bloomington & Monroe County at the Library allows you to see real live candidates for local public office. Local government often affects our lives more than federal and state government, so the forums are your chance to get involved by hearing what the candidates have to say and asking them questions directly. Read more about Meet Local Candidates for Office

In partnership with La Casa, El Centro Comunal Latino, and the City of Bloomington, the Library will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Day on Sunday, September 23 from 12:30–3 PM. Read more about Hispanic Heritage Month

You're registered to vote (right?), and eager to make your voice heard. Now what? Knowing what to expect this General Election Day (November 6) means you'll get to the polls ready to help decide what happens in your community, state, and nation.

The process of participating in an election isn't difficult, but you do need to be prepared for each step in the process. Along with Be a Voter!, resources like the First Time Voters Guide over at Accredited Schools Online are a good place to start for new—and even longtime—voters. Read more about The Election Process: What You Need to Know