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Celebrating Black Voices
Monday, January 17, 2022
Thursday, March 31, 2022
Virtual
Learn more about books that received the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award and Celebrating Black Voices events in our online reading challenge. Participants who complete the challenge will earn $2 bear bucks to spend in the Friends of the Library Bookstore. Age 5 & up.
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Our Voice: Celebrating the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award (Friends of the Library Exhibit)
Tuesday, February 01, 2022
Sunday, March 20, 2022
Exhibit Hours in Meeting Rooms 1B/C:
Monday–Thursday: 3–7 PM
Friday–Sunday: 1–5 PM
With funding from a generous bequest from Marian Armstrong, The Friends of the Library proudly presents Our Voice: Celebrating the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Awards. This exhibit, curated by the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature, features 34 prints of illustrations from the award winners since 1973. These award-winning illustrations and children’s books highlight stories and figures from Black history, honoring the triumphs and struggles of African Americans throughout time. They also evoke the beautiful facets integral to the culture and fabric of our nation such as music, rhythm, and folktales. Learn more.
Black Voices Exhibits
Wednesday, February 02, 2022
Sunday, March 20, 2022
Other
These exhibits are a combination of books and various selections from the Coretta Scott King book and illustrator award winners. For all ages.
February 2–March 20
Monday–Thursday: 9 AM–9 PM
Friday: 9 AM–5 PM
Sunday: 1–5 PM
Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center Library and Bridgwaters Lounge
275 N. Jordan Avenue, Bloomington
BlackLit Exhibit
Wednesday, February 02, 2022
Monday, February 28, 2022
Other
This immersive experience features poems by authors who have participated in past BlackLit programs, including audio from the authors’ readings.
A partnership between IU Arts & Humanities Council, IU Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center, and the Friends of the Library.
For all ages, with parents
February 2–28
Monday–Friday: Noon–4 PM
Indiana University Cook Center for Public Arts & Humanities
Process Gallery,
Maxwell Hall, 750 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington
Winter Houseplant Swap
Sunday, February 27, 2022
12:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Jazz up your living space! Bring your established plants or plant cuttings to leave for someone else to take home. While you’re here, pick a new plant for yourself! Please make sure all plants are healthy, in an easily transportable container, and meant for an indoor environment. All ages.
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QueerTalk Book Club, Virtual Edition: Braiding Sweetgrass
Sunday, February 27, 2022
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Virtual
Join us as we create a safe space to discuss books written by and for LGBTQ+ individuals. In January and February. we'll discuss Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Participants can choose to join the Sunday sessions from 1:30–3 PM or the Monday sessions from 6–7:30 PM. Age 16 and up. Please register for the Zoom link and book by emailing Linds Badger at lindsey@middlewayhouse.org.
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A partnership between Middle Way House and the Library.
Beastly Book Club
Sunday, February 27, 2022
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Bring a book to read at Friendly Beasts Cider Company (222 W. Second Street)! A librarian will be on hand to provide recommendations or lend you something new! You can also sign up for a free library card and learn how to use digital library resources. Age 21 & up.
A partnership between Friendly Beasts Cider Company and the Library.
Anthology: Music at MCPL
Sunday, February 27, 2022
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Get to know the students behind the music during this tuneful afternoon as IU Jacobs School of Music students perform a mix of engaging music such as classical, jazz, and other genres from around the globe! All ages. Drop in.
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