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Fantasy Escape Room

Do you enjoy puzzles and fantasy games? Try our fantasy escape room! With themes reminiscent of a Dungeons and Dragons game, you can attempt to escape the Wizard Tower. You don't have to complete all of the puzzles to finish the game, but completing different puzzles makes for different endings. 

Think Library, Adults, Teens, Kids , Connect, Fantasy, Gaming
September 1, 2020
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The Parent - Teacher resource collection at Monroe County Public Library includes a variety of materials adults can use to support the education of children in their care. Library staff can help identify materials that meet the needs of children at various stages of growth and development, and help children explore the world around them.

Special Collections
August 28, 2020
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Before she was known for releases like Crenshaw and the Newbery award winning The One and Only Ivan, Katherine Applegate brought the Animorphs saga to the world. The series shows Applegate's impressive skill as a writer, as she weaves an accessible sci-fi story of epic sweep and exciting action sequences with surprisingly sophisticated world-building and affecting character development.

Kids, Reviews , Read, Sci-Fi, Staff Picks
August 17, 2020
A Summer Reading Progress bar showing 1,000,000 minutes.

1,102,067! That’s how many minutes you read as part of the Library’s 2020 Summer Reading Games, which went digital this year. 1,574 participants (815 kids, 178 teens, and 581 adults) completed challenges, reviewed books, and logged their minutes read.

The Summer Reading Games couldn’t happen without the support of the Friends of the Monroe County Public Library! Not only did the Friends sponsor the annual summer reading program, they pledged to donate $2,000 to Hoosier Hills Food Bank if the Library’s community-wide reading goal of 200,000 minutes was met. 

Think Library, Adults, Teens, Kids , Connect, Friends of the Library, Read, Summer Reading Games
August 13, 2020
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In this 60 Second Review, Librarian Kim shares the graphic novel Consent (for Kids!) : Boundaries, Respect, and Being in Charge of You by Rachel Brian. It's also available as an ebook through CloudLibrary! For more video reviews subscribe to our YouTube Channel and check the Finding Value: 60 Second Reviews playlist

Think Library, Kids, Reviews , Finding Value, Graphic Novels & Manga, Nonfiction, Respect, Staff Picks
July 28, 2020
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In this 60 Second Review, Librarian Ginny shares the picture book Monkey and Me by Emily Gravett and talks about how it connects with early literacy themes. For more video reviews subscribe to our YouTube Channel and check the Finding Value: 60 Second Reviews playlist

Think Library, Kids, Reviews , Fiction, Finding Value, Literacy, Picture Book, Staff Picks
July 28, 2020
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In this 60 Second Review, Librarian Ginny shares the book Race to the Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse. This inclusive chapter book is also available as an ebook through CloudLibrary and Hoopla! For more video reviews subscribe to our YouTube Channel and check the Finding Value: 60 Second Reviews playlist

Think Library, Kids, Reviews , Fiction, Finding Value, Inclusiveness, Staff Picks
July 28, 2020
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In this 60 Second Review, Librarian Kim shares the picture book Frankie Frog and the Throaty Croakers by Freya Hartas. For more video reviews subscribe to our YouTube Channel and check the Finding Value: 60 Second Reviews playlist

Think Library, Kids, Reviews , Accessibility, Diversity, Finding Value, Picture Book
July 23, 2020

The Library is going old-school with two new phone-in programs! Add 812-349-3208 to your contact list, then call in regularly to hear Dial-A-Book stories and Laugh Line jokes shared by Library staff. 

Think Library, Adults, Teens, Kids , Accessibility, Outreach, Short Stories
July 21, 2020
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Reviewed by Dana B., Community Engagement Librarian

Think Library, Kids, Reviews , Diversity, Fiction, Finding Value, Inclusiveness, Read, Staff Picks
July 20, 2020
Zines for Tweens

Have you ever wanted to publish your own story, comic, or other writing? If so, then you may be interested in making zines!

Think Library, Kids, Zines , Create, DIY, Writing
July 17, 2020
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Reviewed by Ginny H., Community Engagement Librarian

Think Library, Kids, Reviews , Fiction, Finding Value, Friendship, Inclusiveness, LGBTQIA+
July 3, 2020
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You did it! The community-wide reading goal of 200,000 minutes was met on Saturday, June 13, just 13 days into the summer reading games! Congrats to Hoosier Hills Food Bank, who will receive a $2,000 check from the Friends of the Library.

Think Library, Adults, Teens, Kids , Connect, Friends of the Library, Read, Summer Reading Games
June 29, 2020

Library events aren't happening in person yet, but LEGO Club still lives! Watch a new video each month for a building challenge you can do at home. You can also submit your build to pduszyns [at] mcpl.info (subject: LEGO%20Club)  so other kids can see it!

Think Library, Kids , Connect, Create, Family
June 27, 2020