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Books and more to help make sense of the current state of policing in the United States. Items on the list come in a variety of digital and physical formats.

Topical Guides
June 18, 2020
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Reviewed by Sarah K., Materials Handler

Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid is also available as an ebook and audiobook.

Think Library, Adults, Reviews , Diversity, eBooks, Fiction, Finding Value, Read, Respect, Staff Picks
June 17, 2020
Finding Value depicting different values

Accessibility, civil discourse, inclusiveness, integrity, intellectual freedom, lifelong learning, literacy, respect, safety, service, and stewardship.

Think Library, Adults , Finding Value
June 16, 2020
Pride Pictures
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This list of movies is intended to promote increased visibility of LGBTQIA+ themes or characters. Some titles are comparatively, historically important, while others are simply recommended. For streaming choices, try the great collections at Kanopy and Hoopla.

Movies & Music
June 16, 2020

Call for Submissions

Monroe County tweens (ages 7–11) are invited to contribute to making an online Tween Quaranzine to document how you, the community’s young people, are responding to these strange times of quarantine and social distancing in the face of COVID-19.

Think Library, Kids, Zines , Connect, Create
June 16, 2020
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Covers of books about Women's history in Hollywood over a sepia colored film background.

Women have been part of a variety of areas of filmmaking since its invention, but their achievements have been largely ignored outside of the celebrity around Hollywood actresses (many of whom also should be celebrated as well). Check out some of these suggestions to learn more.

History
June 15, 2020
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Shannon had long believed the advice of her mother, “One good friend. My Mom says that's all anyone really needs.” But when her one friend, Adrienne, starts spending more time with the new, popular girl and her “friend group,” Shannon is left confused about where she fits in.

Think Library, Reviews , Biography & Memoir, Graphic Novels & Manga, Read
June 15, 2020
Classic Horror Movies

This is a list of some of the so-called "classic" horror movies in our DVD collection.

If there is a streaming option, a link has been provided in the description. For even more free streaming options, check out the selection of horror movies at Kanopy and Hoopla (classics or not).

Movies & Music
June 14, 2020
Nonfiction by Native American Authors
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Nonfiction works from Native American authors that include poetry, history, recipes, and more.

Even More Staff Picks
June 12, 2020
Queer Zine Archive Project

In honor of Pride month, the Library is highlighting QZAP, a huge, free, queer zine collection available online! QZAP (The Queer Zine Archive Project) exists to catalog and preserve the history of queer zines. The Library has showcased just a few of QZAP's zines below. Make sure to check out QZAP's archive for many, many more zines––all available virtually!

Think Library, Adults, Zines , LGBTQIA+, Read
June 11, 2020
Black Lives Matter

A Note from the Director

Recent events of racism and physical violence against Blacks across our country are both frightening and abhorrent. Monroe County Public Library mourns the lost lives of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and so many more. 

Think Library, Adults, Teens , African American, Civil Rights, Connect, Respectful Discourse
June 5, 2020
Antiracist Books for Teens
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A list of books to help put current events into perspective, provide a window into another person’s experience, and help confront white privilege. Many items on the list have a digital and physical format.

Issues, Concerns, Questions
June 4, 2020
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When 12 year old Malú’s moves to Chicago with her mother, she’s worried she won’t find her place. But in exploring her Mexican heritage, embracing her love of all things punk, and connecting with new friends, she learns how important the first rule of punk actually is. Malú’s zines (self published magazines) are printed throughout the novel, offering another glimpse inside her mind and a great introduction to the art of zine making. Recommended for readers aged 9-12.

Think Library, Kids, Reviews , Diversity, Family, Fiction, Friendship, Read, Staff Picks
June 3, 2020
Race
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Learning about race and talking to your children about race is a vital but sometimes intimidating topic: When do you get started? How do you get started? What if you make a mistake? The titles collected on this list are meant to further readers’ understanding of race and to facilitate conversations on race.

Let's Talk About...
June 2, 2020