Can someone write a funny book about a 12 year old with cancer?
Think Library: Blog
October 19, 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
Read these outstanding titles to understand the past and present experiences of Indigenous peoples in North America.
October 6, 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
Jordan is disappointed to start a new school. Instead of the art school he wanted to go to, his parents are making him go to Riverdale Academy Day School - the best school in town.
Think Library, African American, Award Winner, Diversity, Graphic Novels & Manga, Read, Tween, Kids, Reviews
October 5, 2020
Welcome to the fifth and final edition of MCPL’s community Quaranzine!
September 29, 2020
This October we're celebrating Dyslexia Awareness Month! Dyslexia is a neurological condition that affects the way an individual processes language. It is characterized by unexpected difficulty with reading in relation to an individual's intelligence. Common characteristics of dyslexia include difficulty reading, difficulty with accurate and fluent word recognition, a deficit in the phonological components of language, difficulties with sequencing, and poor spelling.
Accessibility, Adults, Diversity, Inclusiveness, Learn, Lifelong Learning, Literacy, Read, Respect, Teens, Kids
September 28, 2020
Reviewed by Kim B., Librarian
September 28, 2020
If you’ve ever wondered how our leaders are chosen, this list will help guide you through the voting process and introduce you to key aspects of how our government works. Even the youngest learners can take a peek into civic engagement!
September 28, 2020
Fiction and non-fiction titles for children on the topic of Homelessness.
September 27, 2020
A new Little Free Library has been installed in Will Detmer Park!
According to children’s librarian, Ginny Hosler, “a Little Free Library is a free-standing book sharing box. Each Little Free Library has a steward, the person who sponsored and built the library, and each one is super unique to the neighborhood it lives in.” Find more information on the nonprofit organization behind the movement at littlefreelibrary.org.
Think Library, Accessibility, Adults, Create, Friends of the Library, Library News, Literacy, Local Interest, Read, Stewardship, Teens, Kids
September 25, 2020
Last fall, Volunteer in Tutoring Adult Learners (VITAL) said goodbye to Robert (Bob) Edward Klausmeier, a long-time VITAL tutor and advocate, who passed away at the age of 93. Over the course of 23 years, Bob worked with at least 30 learners, providing one-on-one tutoring to help adults achieve their personal literacy goals.
Think Library, Adults, Library News, Lifelong Learning, Literacy, VITAL, VITAL - Volunteers in Tutoring Adult Learners
September 18, 2020
One of the earliest international zine cultures was born out of science fiction fandom. Starting in the 1930s, science fiction fans began to publish what they called fanzines. These were usually collections of fan content and a community dialog. Many sci-fi writers got their start writing for and publishing fan zines. These zines usually consisted of content like reviews, trip reports, and letters to the editors.
September 16, 2020
The Library is now home to a community mask station provided by Bloomington Mask Drive! Located in the vestibule of the Main Library, the self-serve station is stocked with free masks for adults and children and can be accessed during Library hours.
September 16, 2020
A list of contemporary Latinx authors to add to your to be read (TBR) pile. This list includes fiction and nonfiction titles, as well as titles in multiple formats, including digital.
September 16, 2020
