There’s something special about the doodles Drew and her art club pals create - they come to life! The art club crew usually draft friendly characters, though Drew’s doodles are known to get into trouble, like the time they stole a hat out of a painting in the museum. But that was nothing compared to real trouble her newest doodle, Levi, created in Doodleville! With her monster on the loose destroying all of her friends’ creations, Drew feels hopeless.
Think Library: Blog
Think Library, Adventure, Create, Fantasy, Fiction, Friendship, Graphic Novels & Manga, Tween, Kids, Reviews
January 18, 2021
Reviewed by Bill Koester, Materials Handler.
The Stand by Stephen King is available as an eBook through CloudLibrary and Overdrive.
January 14, 2021
Reviewed by Craig J. Clark, Senior Materials Handler
Chisholm ’72: Unbought & Unbossed directed by Shola Lynch is available to stream on Kanopy.
January 14, 2021
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.
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.
Think Library, Adults, Finding Value, Local Interest, Nonfiction, Respect, Respectful Discourse, Staff Picks
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
This list explores Asian and Asian American voices, including experiences from the Far East, Southeast Asia, and South Asia. This includes, for example, China, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, the Philippines and Samoa; and in South Asia - India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bhutan. Enjoy these #ownvoice stories and celebrate the wonderful diversity of our community!
January 8, 2021
Jack and her gender fluid brother, Birdie, are siblings who have to move in with their stoic and no-nonsense uncle after their eccentric uncle proves that he is not a good caretaker after their mother's sudden death. The constant upheaval, new scenery, school, and bullying in their new life throw them through a loop. Through grieving, confronting bullies, and confronting comfort zones -- Birdie, Jack, and both their uncles learn to love and accept each other for who they are.
Think Library, Coming of Age, Diversity, Family, Inclusiveness, LGBTQ, Read, Realistic, Tween, Kids, Reviews
January 6, 2021
It’s been a long year and you’ve done a lot of reading! And watching. And listening! As we enter 2021 we thought it would be fun to take a look back at some of the media that carried us through 2020. Here are our top circulating items of the year!
January 5, 2021
Celebrate LGBTQIA+ #OwnVoice stories! #OwnVoice stories are important because it allows children to see themselves in stories and know the person behind the words is similar to them. It means that not only is the story important, but also who tells that story. Enjoy these great titles!
January 4, 2021
Did you know that we have an Instagram account JUST for teens? We post fun things like craft ideas and book recommendations along with announcements for special programs. Here is a roundup of some of the topics and events from December. If you like what you see, give us a follow on Instagram @mcplindianateen so you do not miss out!
December 28, 2020
We can usually see the benefit of fairy godmothers’ gifts - after all, who wouldn’t like to be graced with the gift of wisdom, beauty, or humor? But what would happen if a fairy godmother gave the gift of being ordinary?
December 22, 2020
A tween girl uses an iPad during a children's program.
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.
Think Library, Accessibility, Adults, Computers & Technology Help, Connect, Create, Diversity, eBooks, eLibrary, Grants, Learn, Library News, Library of Things, Lifelong Learning, Literacy, Read, Teens, Kids
December 18, 2020