Bloom Magazine
Tag: Monroe County Public Library
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Guggenheim Fellow Sam Stephenson Finds B-town a Fertile Place to Write
Author Sam Stephenson’s work focuses on the culture, music, and art that develops in large cities like Los Angeles and…
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Check Out a Zine or Learn to Make One at the Public Library
When local nonprofit bookstore Boxcar Books closed in 2017, the Monroe County Public Library (MCPL) was the recipient of more…
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Indoor Places for Little Kids To Play
BY PETER DORFMAN Bloomington is known as a playful city, but it isn’t always easy to find spur-of-the-moment activities for…
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MCPL Sensory-Friendly Films Mean No ‘Shushing’ Allowed
With the lights up and the volume down, the Monroe County Public Library (MCPL) Autism & Sensory-Friendly Movie program flips…
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The Public Library: Where Latino Kids Can Learn Spanish
Every Saturday, a room on the second floor of the Monroe County Public Library (MCPL) becomes an international classroom and…
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Local Chess Club Brings Enthusiasts Together to Learn Strategies, Skills
While many people know the rules of chess and how each piece moves, far fewer actually know how to play…
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Dr. Seuss’ Characters Come Alive at Monroe County Public Library Event
The Monroe County Public Library expects about 500 children to attend this year’s Seusspicious Behavior event, which celebrates Read Across…
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Wild Monsters Taking Over Monroe County Public Library!
BY CAIRRIL MILLS Area residents now have the opportunity to walk on the wild side. Monroe County Public Library is…
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Btown Food Swappers: Bring a Dish, Take Home Another (Photo Gallery)
BY JULIE GRAY The roasted red pepper spread at a recent Btown Food Swappers meeting was so tasty that it…
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Bridges: A Program for Kids Promotes Love of Languages
BY CARMEN SIERING Growing up in Macedonia, Vesna Dimitrieska began learning English at age 11. “I loved the very first…
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