Reviewed by Bill Koester, Materials Handler
We Were Eight Years In Power : an American Tragedy by Ta-Nehisi Coates is also available in eBook, audiobook, and large print formats.
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January 14, 2021
Reviewed by Sarah K., Materials Handler
Flat: Reclaiming My Body From Breast Cancer by Catherine Guthrie is also available as an Overdrive eBook.
January 14, 2021
Reviewed by Craig J. C., Senior Materials Handler
Between the Lines, directed by Joan Micklin Silver is available to stream on Kanopy.
January 14, 2021
A Note from the Director
Our community is passionate about our Library. You see us as a catalyst for growth and well-being, envisioning the Library as a public space that invites and embraces community support. Our 2021–23 strategic plan centers around diversity, inclusion, and respect. In support of this, we plan to facilitate discussions and provide resources that enrich our community.
January 13, 2021
We are pleased to share that the Library is the recipient of two grants to support access to digital resources in Monroe County. The City of Bloomington Information & Technology Services Department has awarded the Library a Digital Equity Grant of $10,500, and the Wahl Family Charitable Trust has gifted the Library $5,300.
December 18, 2020
Hobbies are activities you do in your leisure time for enjoyment, and they can be just about anything. From a sport, to knitting, to painting, or even building things try a new hobby, or reacquaint yourself with an old favorite.
December 15, 2020
In 2020 we turned 200! Although our year-long birthday bash didn’t go exactly as planned, we still have many achievements to celebrate.
December 15, 2020
Do you have what it takes to pass a United States citizenship test? If you are new to the United States, or want to brush up on your knowledge, these books are for you! Learn about the process for becoming a U.S. citizen and review American history and civics core concepts.
Find even more citizenship help with our Citizenship Resources.
December 9, 2020
Journey into a ruined fantasy world in search of an ancient queen's crown. Inspired by games like Dark Souls, Mortal Shell, and Metroid, you'll need to unearth the forgotten lore of haunted places like the Netherworld Forest, Scorched Keep, and Lost Catacombs in order to solve the adventure's puzzles.
December 3, 2020
For many of us, connecting with friends and family has been especially challenging this year. If you’re unable to spend time with loved ones in person this holiday season, here are some tools to help you connect with them online!
To access these resources you’ll need your library card number and password. If you’re not sure where to find that information, visit our eLibrary access guide to get started.
December 1, 2020
Americans are awash in claims of fake news every day. How can we determine what to believe? And how did claims of fake news even begin? This list provides historical context for this issue, as well as guides to help you determine fact from fiction.
November 24, 2020
This is a list of notable, feature-length documentary films in our collection (either on DVD or streaming).
October 26, 2020
Whether you're a veteran writer or new to the craft, these books offer wisdom to help overcome hurdles and spark inspiration.
October 20, 2020
During quarantine, many people either created, or submitted creations to, a Quaranzine! The Library and our community created our own quaranzine, and thank you all so much for your lovely contributions. We wanted to take the time and create some space to highlight other Quaranzines made by people from elsewhere in the world. Here are some of our favorites. We hope you enjoy them!
October 14, 2020
Have you ever had an idea for a podcast and not known exactly where to begin? Looking for answers online turns up a variety of resources, but it’s easy to feel overwhelmed when you see extensive lists of gear, software, and production techniques.
October 5, 2020