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Honor Black Women's History All Year Long

Black Women's History Month may be winding down, but honoring the voices and achievements of black women in our community and our world doesn't end when April's over. As always, the Library is your go-to place for great books and movies on important topics like black women's history. For your fiction and nonfiction reading pleasure, we've compiled a list of recent titles by or about strong black women who have changed the world.

Posted by Ryan S. on April 26, 2018
"Black Girls Rock! : Owning Our Magic, Rocking Our Truth"
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Where Did the Library Lead You?: National Library Week 2018

National Library Week is April 8-14, 2018

April 8–14 is National Library Week, the 60th annual celebration of the life-changing work of libraries and library workers. Libraries aren’t just places to borrow books or study—they’re creative and engaging community centers where people read, learn, connect and create every day.

Posted by Ryan S. on April 6, 2018
Reading
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Rhymers, Lyricists & Troubadours: Submit Your Poetry This Month

As part of National Poetry Month, local writers of verse are needed to help the Library promote the appreciation of this timeless art form in our community—and find new audiences for their own work. Throughout April, the Library is accepting submissions of original poetry (see guidelines below); selected poems will be loaded into a poem-dispensing machine for printing and enjoyment by visitors to the Main Library this summer.

How to submit:

Posted by Ryan S. on April 6, 2018
Poetry
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First Bloomington Community Farmers' Market of 2018

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It's been spring for a few weeks now, but the roller-coaster temperatures, heavy rains, and snow (!) we've seen lately haven't left much room for the sunshine and blooms we usually enjoy this time of year. That won't stop one of our community's favorite traditions from marking the beginning of springtime in Monroe County.

Posted by Ryan S. on April 5, 2018
Local Interest
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It's Official: We're Dementia Friendly

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Ask anybody: between our vision of an inclusive, engaged community and the value we place on respect and service, the Library's the friendliest place in town. Just recently, in fact, we got the attention of Dementia Friendly Indiana, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of people living with dementia, for the work we do to welcome and support this audience.

Posted by Ryan S. on March 29, 2018
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