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—Confucius
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Think Library: Blog
January 3, 2018
Winter is a great time to cozy up with a warm drink and a good book. This list of winter-themed stories is perfect for a cold, snowy day.
December 5, 2017
The wonders of space have always fascinated humans—and our curiosity about what's out there has driven scientists, astronauts, photographers and others to record what they've found in words and pictures. Here are some of the most recent records of those findings, and the people and science that made them possible.
November 29, 2017
Stories about advanced technology, virtual reality, quests, and immersive gaming experiences gone awry.
November 15, 2017
Some quilts are purely functional; others are works of art and a form of expression. Learn more about this popular art and craft form with these Library items.
November 10, 2017
Thanksgiving isn’t all about pilgrims and turkey. Take a moment this holiday to acknowledge the experiences of Native Americans, in Indiana and beyond.
November 9, 2017
On November 17, author Jamie Ford speaks at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater in Bloomington for the NEA Big Read and the library’s biennial Power of Words program.
November 8, 2017
Picture books are often children's first exposure to art. As galleries of artists' work—all within the pages of books—they reflect the vast variety of art mediums we find in museums. Some artists create with real-world materials like paint and pencils; others make collage or etchings. Some even work in virtual media like computer graphics, and, of course, some use a combination of tools and methods.
November 1, 2017
Discover fiction books featuring characters who are immigrants or refugees, as well as nonfiction books about the immigrant experience throughout history.
October 26, 2017
Picture books are an entire art exhibition all the in the compact form of a book. Picture book artists use a variety of techniques to produce art and a story all together for an often critical but very loving audience—children. This list pulls together some interesting and unique picture book art and a few books about picture book art and the artists that create it. If you want to peruse some great art, check out some of these books or look into the vast collection of picture books in the Chi
October 19, 2017
The 2017 Bloomington Open Studios Tour gives the public the chance to witness the artistic process firsthand. October 21 and October 22, enter the world of visual artists by watching them work in their studios as they create a diverse body of art. Add understanding and context to your Open Studios experience with these items in our collection.
Compiled by Jane R.
October 18, 2017
Long before humans created written records of life on Earth, the fossil record told its own fascinating story. The National Park Service celebrates those stories with National Fossil Da
October 11, 2017