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Materials to familiarize the reader with human society including the civics, economics, geography, history, law, philosophy, and government.

Adult Education
August 19, 2021
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Interviewing for a job can be stressful and intimidating. These helpful guides will teach you what to expect and how to stand out from the crowd, so you can go into your interview with confidence, impress employers, and land the job!

Topical Guides
August 18, 2021
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At the basic level, you'll learn grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, and usage while developing sentences. At the intermediate and advanced level, you'll progress from organizing a draft through proof reading and editing to the final revision. You'll also gain an understanding of different writing types, including narrative, persuasive, informative, and opinion.

Adult Education
August 16, 2021
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Books unite us. They reach across boundaries and build connections between readers. Censorship, on the other hand, divides us and creates barriers. Celebrate Banned Books Week with this staff picks list of some of the most frequently challenged and banned books.

Even More Staff Picks
August 10, 2021
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Reading comprehension is the ability to read, understand, process, and recall what was just read. Increase the enjoyment and effectiveness of reading by learning how to understand word meanings, draw inferences, identify main ideas, differentiate fact and opinion, recognize writer's purpose/point of view, and more.   

Adult Education
August 6, 2021
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Starting from a blank page? Need ideas on formatting? Can’t find the right word?  Whatever your stage of resume writing, we’ve got you covered with templates, step-by-step instructions, and resources to make your resume pop.  

Topical Guides
July 23, 2021
English Grammar
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Learn the rules of grammar from capitalization, plurals, possessives, personal pronouns, and punctuation, to verb tenses and subject-verb agreement. Study grammar rules and learn to compose sentences and paragraphs for improved written and spoken communication. Find online resources for grammar at Perfect English Grammar and English Page.

English Language Learning
July 20, 2021
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Dear Patrons,

It’s been a long 16 months, and I’m very excited to announce that our safe and incremental approach to service has been a success. As of July 19, all pre-pandemic spaces and services are open and available to you.

Our community has seen several changes since the onset of the pandemic, many of which were addressed in our 2020 strategic plan.

Think Library, Adults, Teens , Connect, Library News
July 16, 2021
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By definition, a nonprofit is formed for the purpose of serving a public or mutual benefit other than the purpose of accumulation of profits for owners or investors. Nonprofits exist to have impact on the community and the folks it serves.   This last year nonprofits have stepped up in a big way  amidst overwhelming demands and deceased funding.

Even More Staff Picks
July 1, 2021
A rendered image of the Library's atrium shows small meeting spaces on the left and stairs leading to the main floor. In the background, bookshelves and computer workstations are visible behind a large glass wall. Patrons are scattered through the spaces.

On Sunday, June 27, The Friends of the Monroe County Public Library Foundation pledged to donate $650,000 to the Library to equip a new branch on the south side of Monroe County. 

Think Library, Adults , Connect, Friends of the Library, Library News, Lifelong Learning, Local Interest, Teaching Kitchen
June 24, 2021
Teaching Early-Beginner English
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Learners with little to no exposure to English need to build a foundation of basic vocabulary and listening comprehension skills. These resources provide a structure for sequential skill building for early-beginner English language learners. Visit VITAL’s Volunteer Resources for more tools, tips, and training.

English Language Learning
June 24, 2021
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In June we celebrate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning Pride! Many Pride events in the United States are held in June to commemorate the anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion on June 28, 1969. Celebrations often include festivals, performances, rallies, parades, family events, film screenings, and other events. These events honor the history of the LGBTQIA+ social movement and celebrate progress made by the community.

Think Library, Adults, Teens, Kids , Diversity, Holidays & Cultural Celebrations, Inclusiveness, LGBTQIA+, Library Events
May 27, 2021

The Emergency Broadband Benefit is a federal program providing increased access to broadband internet and connected devices for qualifying income-eligible households.

Think Library, Adults, VITAL - Volunteers in Tutoring Adult Learners , Computers & Technology Help, Connect
May 17, 2021
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Try a nonfiction title to learn about the wondrous creatures we share our planet with, or read a fictional story focused on animals for thought-provoking fun. You can also join our "Tails and Tales" 2021 summer reading program and you might win a prize!

Even More Staff Picks
May 6, 2021
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Did you know the Downtown Library offers unique items for check out like mobile hotspots, energy monitors, book club kits, seeds, toys, and outdoor adventure backpacks? They’re part of our Library of Things!

A Library of Things is a collection of items for loan that expands the boundaries of traditionally defined library materials, meeting the needs of our diverse and growing community.

Think Library, Adults, Teens , Create, Library News, Library of Things
April 29, 2021