Poetry Festival, Where Words Come Alive
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Join us on April 4 to celebrate the beauty and power of words with this storytelling event, part of our monthlong celebration of National Poetry Month! Details »
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April Book Discussions: Poetry Unbound
A gentle meditation on how poetry becomes companion, teacher and mirror in both personal and communal life.
Past Is Prologue: Cambiaron Mi Nombre / They Changed My Name
April 16: join us for a can't-miss event revealing immigration told through the lens of visual art and poetry. Details »
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Poetry as Crucible
Engage with National Poetry Month with these titles that display poetry's ability to transform and alchemize grief, wonder, memory and love.
Read Around The World (Cup)
As excitement builds for the World Cup, enjoy these novels that take place in/are written by authors from each qualifying World Cup country!
What's on The Moon?
As NASA returns to the moon with the launch of the Artemis II mission, we have to wonder: what's *really* up there?
Autism Reads for Late Diagnosed Women
...and those wanting to better understand them. The spectrum is broad and each story can help fill in the bigger picture.
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Contemporary Poetry Sampler
April is Poetry Month! Here's a sampling of some of my favorite poetry books, with some favorite poems from each book to get you started.
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One-on-One Genealogy Help
For those who need a little extra help, we offer free one-on-one sessions in person at Central Resource Library or via Zoom.
New Maker Kits: Pocket Operator Mini synthesizers
If you are a musician or are looking to learn more about synthesizers, our three new Pocket Operator kits are right up your alley! What’s…
Online Teen Book Club, part of a series
Explore new titles and come together monthly to share thoughts, ask questions, and jump into a thrilling story.
Teen Social Club, part of a series
Meet new friends, plan exciting events, share favorite books and engage in interesting activities. We’d love to have you! Snacks provided.
Are You Bready For It? An Intro into Sour Dough
Apr 27th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us as we enter our Taylor-Swift-inspired 'bread era.' Come to the library for a hands-on introduction to sourdough baking!
Books for older teens and new adults
New Adult books have appeal for a wide age range and feature themes that both teens and adults will relate to.
Northwest Region Reads: Childhood Favorites
Staff at the Monticello and Shawnee branches shared children's books they loved as kids & books they now enjoy reading to their own kiddos.
Kanopy Kids
Curated collection of kids' videos including animated storybooks, inspirational tales, education programs and more.
Inclusive Storytime: Step into Pete's Shoes
Apr 18th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
These events have stations with read-alouds, audiobooks, sensory play and art. Children & caregivers can engage at their own pace.
Children's Music That Caregivers Can Tolerate
Like adults, children deserve good-quality music. Just not the kind that causes caregivers to cover their eyes and pull out their hair!
Bienvenido a 6 por 6!
6 por 6 Listos Para Leer es un programa que prepara a los pequeños para que cuando ingresen a la escuela estén listos para aprender a leer.
Estudiantes del idioma inglés
Las clases de la biblioteca con niveles de conversación, principiante, intermedio y avanzado pueden ser una excelente opción para usted.
Taller para pequeñas empresas con Richard Zarate, part of a series
Apr 9th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Aprenda cómo mantenerse a la vanguardia en el mundo empresarial en constante innovación. Es necesario inscribirse.
Britannica Escolar (Español)
ArtÃculos, diccionarios, recursos multimedia, sitios web y mucho más. Los niveles de escolaridad: primaria y secundaria.