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Spanish eLibrary for Kids: Stories and More

"The Mouse and the Motorcycle" In Spanish

Biblioteca electrónica (eLibrary) para niños en español: Cuentos y Más

La colección gratuita de eLibrary de la Biblioteca incluye una variedad de opciones de lectura, audición y visualización para sus hijos, incluidos cuentos y recursos informativos en español.

Hoopla presenta cientos de libros electrónicos y audiolibros en español, incluidos los favoritos clásicos, como El Ratoncito de la Moto por Beverly Cleary. Puede pedir prestados hasta 12 títulos por mes usando una cuenta gratuita que cree con su tarjeta de la biblioteca (este es un límite mayor durante el cierre del coronavirus). Una vez que haya iniciado sesión en el sitio web, haga clic en "KIDS" en la esquina superior derecha para limitar su búsqueda a materiales para niños. Luego haga clic en el menú "Browse" a la izquierda de la ventana de búsqueda para elegir el formato que busca: libros electrónicos o audiolibros. Para encontrar títulos en español, haga clic en "Popular", luego desplácese hacia abajo hasta la categoría Language (Idioma) y haga clic para ver el menú de opciones de idioma y elija su preferencia. También hay otras opciones de idioma.

Para ver si un determinado título o materia está disponible en español, realice una "Advanced Search” (Búsqueda avanzada) que incluya opciones para limitar la búsqueda por idioma, formato y materia / género. Todos los títulos están disponibles instantáneamente para transmisión o descarga.

Si está utilizando la aplicación Hoopla, también puede utilizar la función "search” (buscar) y escribir la palabra "Spanish” (español).

Overdrive for Kids incluye alrededor de tres docenas de títulos en español, principalmente libros de capítulos para lectores en los grados 2–6 y algunos títulos de lectores principiantes. Para iniciar sesión, seleccione "Biblioteca pública del condado de Monroe", luego ingrese su número de tarjeta y contraseña. Luego, haga clic en "Search” (Buscar) en la esquina superior derecha y luego elija "Advanced” (Avanzado) en la parte superior derecha de la página. Esto abre la página de búsqueda avanzada donde puede seleccionar el idioma que busca. Deje en blanco todos los demás campos para obtener una lista completa de títulos disponibles en ese idioma.

La Biblioteca TumbleBook también ofrece una pequeña selección de cuentos en español. Una vez que haya iniciado sesión, busque el menú "Language” (Idioma) en la esquina superior derecha. Haga clic en la flecha hacia abajo para seleccionar Español (o Français) para cambiar a Tumble Biblioteca. La pequeña colección de libros ilustrados y otros títulos de ficción que se encuentran en la pestaña "Libros de Cuentos" está dirigida a niños desde preescolar hasta el grado 2. Estos títulos están disponibles al instante y no hay límite en el número que puede leer en cualquier momento. Las historias para niños mayores están disponibles como audiolibros, con títulos clásicos como Las aventuras de Tom Sawyer y Alicia En El País de Las Maravillas. También se han traducido algunos videos informativos al español.

World Book Online ofrece múltiples enciclopedias en español. Después de iniciar sesión con su tarjeta de la biblioteca, elija "Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos" para encontrar contenido para niños en edad escolar. Los maestros que ayudan a los estudiantes del idioma inglés pueden buscar términos en inglés y los resultados se devuelven en español. La base de datos de Early Learning en World Book Online incluye una pequeña colección de "Libros en español". Elija el botón "Stories” (cuentos) en la parte superior de la página y luego desplácese por la barra de menú para encontrar la imagen azul ñ - para ver los libros electrónicos disponibles en español al instante, con una opción de lectura en voz alta. Las otras enciclopedias de World Book Online ofrecen la capacidad de traducir artículos a varios idiomas. Es una excelente manera de encontrar información precisa, escrita para estudiantes de todas las edades.

Si tiene preguntas sobre estos recursos durante el cierre del coronavirus, comuníquese con la Biblioteca en línea o llame al 812-349-3050 y deje un mensaje. Alguien le devolverá la llamada lo antes posible.

Spanish eLibrary for Kids: Stories and More

The Library’s free eLibrary collection includes a variety of reading, listening, and viewing choices for your children––including stories and informational resources in Spanish.

Hoopla features hundreds of eBooks and audiobooks in Spanish, including classic favorites, such as El Ratoncito de la Moto by Beverly Cleary. You can borrow up to 12 titles per month using a free account you create with your library card (this is an increased limit during the coronavirus closing). Once you’re logged in to the website, click on "KIDS" in the top right corner to limit your search to materials for children. Then click on the "Browse" menu to the left of the search window to choose the format you seek: eBooks or audiobooks. To find titles in Spanish, click on “Popular” then scroll down to the Language category and click to see the menu of language choices and choose your preference. There are other language options as well.

To see if a certain title or subject is available in Spanish, conduct an "Advanced Search" which includes options for limiting the search by language, format and subject/genre. All titles are instantly available for streaming or download.

If you're using the Hoopla app, you can also use the "search" feature and type in the word "Spanish."

Overdrive for Kids includes about three dozen titles in Spanish, mostly chapter books for readers in grades 2–6 and a few early reader titles. To log in, select "Monroe County Public Library," then enter your card number and password. Then, click on "Search" in the top right corner and then choose "Advanced" on the top right side of the page. This opens the advanced search page where you can select the language you seek. Leave all of the other fields blank to get a complete list of titles available in that language.

The TumbleBook Library also offers a small selection of stories in Spanish. Once you’ve logged in, look for the "Language" menu in the top right corner. Click on the down arrow to select Español (or Français) to switch over to Tumble Biblioteca. The small collection of picture books and other fiction titles found under the “Libros de Cuentos” tab is geared to children in preschool through grade 2. These titles are instantly available and there’s no limit on the number you can read at any time. Stories for older children are available as audiobooks, featuring classic titles such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Alicia En El Pais De Las Maravillas. A few informational videos also have been translated into Spanish as well.

World Book Online provides multiple encyclopedias in Spanish. After logging in with your library card, choose "Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos" to find content for school-age children. Teachers assisting English-language learners can search for terms in English and results are returned in Spanish. The Early Learning database in World Book Online includes a small collection of "Libros in Español." Choose the "Stories" button at the top of the page and then scroll through the menu bar to find the image of the blue ñ to view instantly available eBooks in Spanish, featuring a read-aloud option. World Book Online's other encyclopedias provide the ability to translate articles into multiple languages. It's a great way to find accurate information, written for learners of all ages.

If you have questions about these resources during the coronavirus closure, please contact the Library online or call 812-349-3050 and leave a message. Someone will call you back as soon as possible.

Submitted by Lisa C. on Fri, 2020-03-27 13:16

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Library Receives Wahl Grant to Support STEAM Objectives

A grant from the Wahl Family Charitable Trust will fund the purchase of iPad minis for dedicated use at the Ellettsville Branch, expanding access to STEAM tools for school-age children and increasing the opportunity for related programs at the Library.

“In recent years, local schools have made it a priority to provide learning opportunities in the areas of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM),” said Lisa Champelli, Children’s Strategist. “The Library’s strategic plan aligns with these school-based learning opportunities and will further expand upon them. We are thankful for this grant.”

The new iPads will support gaming and storytelling at Ellettsville, allowing young people to express their imagination using digital technology and design, and to build in a collaborative environment using digital equipment.

Library programs will allow Ellettsville-area children and teens the opportunity to develop and expand on essential STEAM skills through programs such as stop-motion animation, and coding through robots, which are currently offered at the Downtown Library.

Submitted by Paula G.O. on Thu, 2020-01-30 16:09

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How to Love Your Library

Do you love your Library? There are many ways to show it!

Shop at the Friends of the Library Bookstore. Funds are used to support award-winning Library programming, among other things! Want to donate? Just bring your donations to any customer assistance desk or to the drive-up window at the Downtown Library. You can also bring them directly to the bookstore while it's open. If you have just a few bags or boxes, the Ellettsville Branch will accept those too.
Celebrate what makes the Library unique. Is it the zine collection? The Library of Things, including a collection of seeds you can take to plant at home? How about El Centro, a grassroots, community-based organization that provides an accessible and safe space for all Hispanics? The forthcoming new branch, complete with a teaching kitchen?
Get involved! The Library is fortunate to have volunteers who contribute their time, talent, and energy to a variety of long-term and short-term commitments. Opportunities range from volunteering in the children’s and teen spaces, digital creativity center, and the Friends of the Library Bookstore, to tutoring adult learners, to the maintenance of the collection, and much more. If you are interested in volunteering, please complete an application.
Tell a friend what's happening. Never underestimate the power of word of mouth. You (or they) can also sign up for newsletters to learn more about Library happenings, like becoming fine-free!
If you're a writer or are connected with the media, suggest a story about the many ways the Library serves this community. You can also write a letter to the editor of your newspaper in support of the Library.
Follow the Library on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, BuzzFeed, and YouTube. Did you know that liking and sharing posts helps increase engagement? That means that more people will be able to share in your Library love!
Donate! The Friends of the Library make all Library programming possible! Your generosity will help build the collection, prepare children and teens for success with early literacy initiatives, summer reading games, homework help, and access to technology, and support award-winning programming for all ages.

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Prisoner Support Zines

Prisoner support encompasses a variety of activities aimed a providing assistance to prisoners. There are a variety of ways to support prisoners: letter writing, visitations if possible, providing financial support, and, here in Monroe County, donating books for the jail library.

The Monroe County Public Library visits the county jail multiple times throughout the week, and circulates over 1,000 books a month to around 200 inmates. Each inmate has access to the library around once every three weeks.

Here are some related zines available at the Downtown Library.

Behavior Modification by Jason Robb

SuperMax

Written and beautifully illustrated by an inmate on death row in the Ohio SuperMax system, Behavior Modification is a zine that provides an inside look at the conditions and reality that he faces every day he spends in prison. He reflects on how systems of control are used to modify prisoner behavior.

What is Prisoner Support? A Collection of Original Writings from Political Prisoners on Prisoner Support and Solidarity

What This is a Picture Of

The zine is a compilation of political prisoner statements and letters. Many of these correspondences include accounts of why the prisoner is incarcerated and some of the daily struggles they are facing. Prisoners speak on their ideals and how to enact change within the world even as they remain behind bars. They also detail various ways others can support incarcerated individuals - including possible visitation and letter writing tips.

An Interview Of A Caged Rose by Leon Benson

What This is a Picture Of

Artistic rewritings and retellings of Othello, Macbeth, and Hamlet and the violence surrounding them, as told through an interview by Indiana inmate Leon Benson.

Celling Black Bodies: Black Women in the Global Prison Industrial Complex by Julia Sudbury

What This is a Picture Of

This zine details how black women are being criminalized and caught up in the expanding network of penal repression. It gives direct statistics of women imprisoned, the history and emergence of the prison industrial complex, and personal examples of the negative impact this is having on many lives.

Prison Abolition by Yves Bourque

What This is a Picture Of

Bourque details how prisons are inhumane at their very root. He states that society will continue to destroy itself if the present general ideology about our criminal “justice” and prison system is allowed to remain. Using this logic, and the gross injustice done to prisoners, Bourque calls for the total abolition of the prison system.

Black People’s Prison Survival Guide by Abdullah Ibraheem

What This is a Picture Of

Ibraheem details, in various parts, America’s penal history, past and present victims, spiritual and mental health, and how time is utilized in prison. As a prisoner for over 15 years in the Ohio prisons, Ibraheem is familiar with the penal system firsthand. This book was meant to safeguard individuals in their mental, physical, and spiritual well-being while in prison.

Submitted by Annise B. on Fri, 2020-01-24 16:33

Behavior Modification

What is Prisoner Support? A Collection of Original Writings from Political Prisoners on Prisoner Support and Solidarity

An Interview Of A Caged Rose

Celling Black Bodies: Black Women in the Global Prison Industrial Complex

Prison Abolition

Black People’s Prison Survival Guide

Library Eliminates Overdue Fines

At their meeting on Wednesday, January 15, the Library Board of Directors approved a policy to eliminate overdue fines, effective March 1. The policy waives all unpaid overdue fines and collection agency fees charged prior to implementation, and eliminates fines for all late returns moving forward.

Libraries have long charged overdue fines to promote responsible borrowing and as a modest source of revenue. Recent national trends have shifted to focus on the negative impacts of fines as a deterrent to library use, especially among disadvantaged individuals. Consequently, a growing number of public libraries have eliminated overdue fines in an effort to support all members of their communities, and the American Library Association earlier this year passed a resolution stating that fines constitute a barrier to service and urging their elimination nationwide.

“Discussions about eliminating fines have been taking place in libraries across the country for many years,” said Marilyn Wood, Library Director. “Some of our peer libraries, such as Tippecanoe County Public Library, as well as many larger libraries like Chicago Public Library have eliminated late fines. Their experiences have been very positive––people came back, circulation rates increased, and books once thought lost, were returned. It’s a great way to celebrate the Library’s bicentennial.”

Here in Monroe County, there are significant socio-economic disparities among our patrons. We have tried to address access barriers for specific user groups by not charging overdue fines for children’s materials or at outreach service points. In 2016, we took another important step by implementing automatic renewals, thereby forestalling overdue fines in many circumstances.

“A lot of things can get in the way of people returning library materials when they intend to, including health issues, vehicle breakdowns, and unanticipated demands of work, school, or family,” said Chris Jackson, Special Audiences Strategist. “Our goal is to provide free, equitable, and convenient access for all residents of Monroe County. Penalizing late returns of Library materials has a disproportionate effect on community members with limited financial means who have fewer alternatives for books, films, and educational media to begin with.”

While overdue fines and collection agency fees will be waived, patrons owing the replacement cost of a lost or damaged item will continue to be billed accordingly. Moving forward, items that are 21 days overdue will be assumed to be lost and patrons will be billed for them, however, if the items are returned in good condition, the charges will be removed and the account will resume good standing.

As of December 2019, we have 2,201 customers who cannot check out materials due to outstanding fees. We currently charge $.25 per day for items kept past their due date with a maximum of $10 per item in overdue fines. These charges can add up quickly.

“We know there are people in our community who aren’t using the Library simply because they have long-standing overdue items and associated overdue fines,” said Grier Carson, Access and Content Manager. “By removing the financial barrier to Library use, we hope to see an increase in registered patrons and, ultimately, an increase in circulation.”

Libraries across the country that eliminated overdue fines report that patrons still return items on time, that more items are checked out, and that interactions between staff and patrons are positive. Additionally, studies have shown that because of costs associated with tracking and collecting the money, overdue fines are close to cost-neutral. Overdue fine revenue constitutes less than 1% of the Library’s annual operating budget. For more information, read these frequently asked questions.

Submitted by Paula G.O. on Wed, 2020-01-15 15:09

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The Gift of Reading

The Library offers a white elephant staff picks display with books patrons can surprise themself with.

By Chantal Cagle, Information Assistant

Last year, one night in December, a gentleman pulled up to the Downtown Library drive-up window to pick up his holds. I scanned his card and saw he had 13 books waiting for him.

"You have a lot to pick up!" I said.
"It's the best part of Christmas," he replied.

As I trundled back and forth between the shelves and the checkout counter with his books, I pondered his words. Surely he knew he had to return the books? I handed him back his library card.

"When you said it was the best part of Christmas, did you mean you have more time to read them, or did you mean giving the books?"
"The books are destined to be wrapped and deposited under the tree," he replied.
"You know you have to return them though, right?"
"Oh yes, that's part of the fun––not holding onto things," he laughed.

He then explained that every year he reads the New York Times best books of the year list, then checks out as many as he can from the library, wrapping them up, and giving them to his family as presents. They read the books all winter break, then return them to the library. Now in her 20s, his daughter sends him a wishlist for the 'library fairy' before she returns home for the holidays.

What a fantastic and unique idea. I bet they have great dinner table conversation.

Submitted by Mandy H. on Thu, 2019-12-19 10:46

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Library Receives Grant for Future Southwest Branch Teaching Kitchen

The Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County (CFBMC) awarded the Library a grant for equipment, appliances, and supplies to establish a 600-square foot teaching kitchen as part of the construction of the forthcoming Southwest Branch Library. Scheduled to open in 2022, the kitchen will provide free, hands-on cooking and nutrition programs for all ages, increasing food security and advancing literacy, math, and science. The Library has hired an architect for the new branch and is currently investigating site options.

CFBMC recognized 11 nonprofit organizations on Thursday, December 12, at its annual Community Impact Grant Awards reception. This competitive grant program, co-funded by Smithville Charitable Foundation, is designed to fuel innovative ideas and lasting impact in Monroe County through funding opportunities to meet our community’s most pressing needs and seize its most compelling opportunities.

“Both the response to our request for grant proposals and the projects proposed inspired and impressed our evaluation team," said CFBMC President and CEO Tina Peterson. "We’re proud that each of the grants awarded this year has the potential to enhance our community for the benefit of all and make Monroe County and even better place to live, work, and play."

In the summer of 2018, community members of all ages participated in scheduled community conversations throughout southwest Monroe County and took an online survey. Less traditional to a library, a teaching kitchen and cooking classes were regularly requested. This was a desire not only from adults, but from teens, as the 371 teens surveyed at Batchelor Middle School selected cooking classes as their second most desired new library feature, just behind gaming options.

The Library plans to partner with Purdue Extension Health and Human Sciences on programming. The Extension considers the community their classroom, where they bring information to the local level and help people strengthen families, spend smart, eat right, and live well.

"Having provided various educational programs in the past for the Library and residents of the county in general, there is a real need for cooking classes not only to demonstrate how to cook and prepare healthy foods but also for people who need basic cooking skills," said Annie Eakin, Community Wellness Coordinator. "Purdue Extension offers evidence-based educational programs focused on both heart health and diabetes in addition to creating programs based on unique needs."

Additionally, Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard has offered to provide consultation on the design and needs of the teaching kitchen, and envisions partnering on projects, targeting populations that don’t regularly visit their own location, such as teens.

"For several years we have had the opportunity to partner with the Library on a variety of nutrition and gardening-related projects, from teaching simple pickle canning to A Readable Feast, which combines cooking with a book club (shown above)," said Amanda Nickey, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mother Hubbard's Cupboard. "Community building is at the heart of the Hub’s work and we’re grateful to have partners who share our values, work alongside us, and increase our impact."

Other ideas for classes include essential skills in cooking, nutrition, food budgeting, recipe building, meal planning, preserving, pickling, gardening, and more. The Library plans to continue its cooking-based book club, to explore different food cultures, and to potentially invite cookbook and food-related authors in for author events. Additionally, programs specific to learners in the Volunteers in Tutoring Adult Learners (VITAL) English as a second language conversation groups could expand on their English-language skills in the teaching kitchen.

Submitted by Mandy H. on Mon, 2019-12-16 11:06

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Mental Health Zines

Due to the prevalence and need for mental health services, and a general lack of them in many communities, zines on mental health serve a special need. Zines can help frame mental health in both a frank and gentle way, while also providing tips and encouragement for self-care. Many mental health zines are based around an individual's personal experience, so they provide a first-hand account of the associated trauma and healing processes. These zines can also acknowledge intersectional issues—issues that speak to the fact that queer individuals, People of Color, and folks who are differently-abled deal with additional institutional forms of oppression, and thus stress. For anyone interested in learning more, here is a selection of zines in the Library’s collection that cover this topic.

Impulse Control Disorder

Cover of Impulse Control Disorder

In Impulse Control Disorder, Juliet Eldred shares about their experiences with trichotillomania, the compulsion to pull out one’s own body hair. Through a series of drawings and lists, they share what this behavior is, what triggers them into this behavior, and strategies that they employ to help tamp down on their urges. It's a fascinating insight into a condition that can be otherwise invisible or hard to see.

Wax & Feathers: The Icarus Project Zine. April 2011

Cover of Wax & Feathers

From the inside cover: “The Icarus Project is a network of people living with/or affected by experiences that are commonly diagnosed and labeled as psychiatric conditions. This zine is a collaborative effort by Icarus Project members. In expressing our feelings, insights, and ideas about madness and the world around us, we hope to inform and inspire others.”

Where Are You Going?

Cover of Falling Apart

Moving is so stressful and moving to a place where you don’t know anyone is so much worse. “Where are you going?” is a part diary, part workbook, part reflection on the author’s experience moving across the country from California to Memphis, leaving behind their support structure and community. Their reflections and insights are great, anyone who’s moving to a new town would do well to read this.

Sorry For Being A Bummer: Denial-Based Mental Healthcare

cover of Sorry For Being A Bummer

Written by local author Kristin Ousley, this comic zine highlights depression and some of the feelings associated with it.

Falling Apart: A Zine On Death, Grief, Mourning & Loss

Cover of Falling Apart

A compilation of personal poems, stories, and postcards on death, grief, mourning, and loss. Includes international and intergenerational perspectives.

If You’d Like To Hear It I Can Sing It For You: A Zine On Aging: Vol. 001

Cover of Sing it For You

This zine hosts various authors giving their stories, poems, or collages on aging. Some of the individuals work in retirement homes, some remember fond memories with their grandparents and some talk about their personal aging journey.

Get It Together. v. 1

Cover of Get it Together

Sometimes you need a pick me up. Find one with this perzine filled with art and inspirational quotes.

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Impulse Control Disorder

Wax & Feathers: The Icarus Project Zine. April 2011

Sorry For Being a Bummer: Denial-Based Mental Healthcare

Where Are You Going?

Falling Apart : A Zine On Death, Grief, Mourning & Loss

If You’d Like To Hear It I Can Sing It For You : A Zine On Aging : Vol. 001

Get It Together. v. 1

Library Receives Grants for Seed Library and Gardening Initiatives

According to the National Gardening Association, 35% of households in the US grow food either at home or in a community garden, up 200% in the last ten years. In keeping with the trend, the Library recently applied for and received two generous gardening grants.

The Downtown Library received a grant from the George E. Archer Foundation to support a series of gardening programs for preschool and school-aged children, the purchase of a bench in the Children’s Garden, and the start of a seed library. The George E. Archer Foundation strives to help boys and girls learn about gardening in South Central Indiana, providing grants that support gardening education initiatives for youth.

The seed library is a collection of non-invasive, non-GMO food and flower seeds that you can take to plant at home. Some seeds are organic, some are heirloom, and some are pollinator-friendly. Seeds can be found in The Commons on the second floor of the Downtown Library.

“The Seed Library offers families the opportunity to work together cohesively,” said Ginny Hosler, Children’s Community Engagement Librarian. “Among other benefits, gardening is a great way for kids to grow social and emotional skills. Gardening with their caregivers also helps develop a family support system, which can empower youth throughout their entire life.”

While gardening can increase access to nutritious foods and help save on groceries, purchasing seeds can be expensive and restrictive.

"It's exciting to remove another barrier to families and individuals growing their own food,” said M. W., Adult Community Engagement Librarian. “In addition to offering free seeds, we’ll provide educational experiences to support food autonomy, interest in the natural world, and hands-on learning.”

The Ellettsville Branch also received a grant from the Smithville Charitable Foundation to install raised garden beds and a bench and to provide resources to begin gardening programming. The Smithville Charitable Foundation has supported the needs of central and southern Indiana since 2007.

“The garden will be a space where patrons of all ages can help library staff cultivate vegetables or native plants. Any produce grown will be donated back to the Ellettsville community,” said Jane Cronkhite, Associate Director. “The garden will be open for everyone in the Ellettsville community to view, sit and read in, and enjoy.”

The seed library is available now. Related programming at both branches will begin in the spring.

Want to learn more about nature and environmental topics? Check out Talking Leaves Book Club, a new nonfiction reading group.