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Spring is here in all its glory! Looking for some emotional spring showers to add to your reading this season? Check out these books that are all but guaranteed to turn on the waterworks.
February 20, 2024
What is a Total Solar Eclipse?
The 2024 total solar eclipse is happening on Monday, April 8! A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon completely covers the face of the sun. Five phases will occur during this event:
February 13, 2024
Candid’s Foundation Directory grantseeking database is available at the Downtown Library, as well as the Ellettsville and Southwest Branches. Connect your device to the Library's wifi network or use one of the public computers to begin searching.
January 26, 2024
Celebrate Black History Month by reading one of these biographies or memoirs about Black artists, activists, and historical figures.
January 22, 2024
Need help with your taxes? AARP Tax-Aide volunteers are available to help residents file their federal and Indiana state tax returns. The AARP Foundation Tax-aide Program provides in-person tax assistance to anyone, free of charge. Volunteers are trained and IRS-certified every year.
January 3, 2024
Reference Solutions offers detailed information on more than 24 million U.S. businesses, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and churches. In addition, the residential database includes 89 million U.S. households. The information is compiled from public sources such as organization annual reports, Yellow Page and Business White pages, SEC filings, and more.
December 29, 2023
If you enjoy traversing the wondrous world of Percy Jackson, you may enjoy some of these other fantasy and mythical tales for children.
December 19, 2023
Start out 2024 with new goals, new passions, and new motivation to make this your year!
December 14, 2023
This is a list of movies scheduled to be released in 2024 that are based on books in the MCPL collection. Some of the release dates will likely change, and many may end up on streaming services rather than or in addition to theaters. Click on the release date or "TBA" (in parentheses) for more information about the movie.
December 5, 2023
Giving and sharing is an important development in the social and emotional growth of a child. When children are aware of others' needs, they are often more motivated to help however they can! These titles help foster empathy and encourage generosity in a variety of situations.
November 28, 2023
This is a new article series by Jack Kovaleski, the Nonprofit Central Librarian at the Monroe County Public Library. Nonprofit Central provides information on best practices in management and governance for Monroe County nonprofits. This series will respond to the local beat of information needs for nonprofits, and each article will focus on a particular Library service, electronic database, or other resource.
November 27, 2023
Dav Pilkey has created some of the funniest and most popular characters for kids ever published: Captain Underpants, Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot, and Dog Man! His books are funny, fast-paced, and wildly entertaining. Check out the "supa funny" titles below if you enjoyed the hilarious adventures of Dog Man and Cat Kid! All books are recommended for ages 9–12.
November 9, 2023
Want to read something new? Here are some of our favorite titles that have been released in 2023!
November 9, 2023