Community-Made Granny Square Afghan

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Photograph of two people smiling holding up finish granny square blankets

This program guided participants in the art of crocheting granny squares, resulting in the creation of two communal blankets. Community members also contributed granny squares crafted at home. The finished blankets were then raffled off among the contributors.

Library Time: A Modified Storytime

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Photograph of people doing an art project

Library Time is a modified storytime for adults with intellectual disabilities, offered to several local Indiana facilities serving adults with intellectual disabilities. The program focuses on literacy, music and movement. Participants enjoy reading books, singing and dancing to our favorite songs.

Titanic Dinner

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Come aboard the Titanic (at the library) for a fascinating history lesson and dining experience. 

Library Naturalist-in-Residence

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The Naturalist-in-Residence encourages the community to explore and reflect on the natural world.

Inspiration Place: Spring Fantasy

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This successful hybrid art program inspires adult patrons to create and share their artistic visions.

Mock Citizenship Naturalization Interviews

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Photograph shows people at a swearing in ceremony for US citizenship.

This program supports community members with their journey to citizenship through mock interview prep.

Skincare of the Ancient World

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Do as the Ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans did. Make ancient skincare right at home.

The Presidential Election, Pandemic and Polling

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Photograph of a door with a polling station sign

New Jersey's Union Public Library invited a political science professor to discuss the 2020 election polling results.