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The Latest and Greatest in eBook Comics The Latest and Greatest in eBook Comics

New digital editions of your favorite graphic novels—over 6000 to choose from!
New digital editions of your favorite graphic novels—over 6000 to choose from!
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Achievement Unlocked Achievement Unlocked

Unity is a game engine that you can download for free and learn anywhere! Use our collection of eBooks and tutorials to get you there.
Unity is a game engine that you can download for free and learn anywhere! Use our collection of eBooks and tutorials to get you there.
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Minecraft for Makers Minecraft for Makers

eBooks for all ages! Learn to code with Python or set up your own server with these awesome guides from Safari books.
eBooks for all ages! Learn to code with Python or set up your own server with these awesome guides from Safari books.
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Hello Muzzy Hello Muzzy

Introduce Muzzy! This gigantic hairy cartoon character helps children of all age learn a foreign language the easy way.
Introduce Muzzy! This gigantic hairy cartoon character helps children of all age learn a foreign language the easy way.
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Enjoy Art Enjoy Art

This fall, dive into some art books and wake up the artist inside you.
This fall, dive into some art books and wake up the artist inside you.
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Kids & Teens

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STEAM Lab Sunday @MP: Knitting STEAM Lab Sunday @MP: Knitting

Apr 28th | 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mitchell Park Library
An interactive program featuring different S.T.E.A.M. related projects. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math).
An interactive program featuring different S.T.E.A.M. related projects. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math).
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"Magic the Gathering" Saturdays "Magic the Gathering" Saturdays

May 11th | 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Library
Join the us the 2nd Saturday of the month, for an afternoon of Magic the Gathering! Bring your own deck for relaxed play.
Join the us the 2nd Saturday of the month, for an afternoon of Magic the Gathering! Bring your own deck for relaxed play. You can pair yourself with another gamer or bring your friends and organize your own casual format play.
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Society of Bookworms Society of Bookworms

May 22nd | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children’s Library
Discuss a great book with your friends at the Children's Library! For May, the book is You Go First by Erin Entrada Kelly
Discuss a great book with your friends at the Children's Library! For May, the book is You Go First by Erin Entrada Kelly.
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Finals Cram Slam! Finals Cram Slam!

May 24th | 3:00pm - May 30th | 9:00pm
Mitchell Park Library and…
Stressed about finals? Study with us at the Library! There will be healthy snacks, calming crafts, and emotional support.
Stressed about finals? Study with us at the Library! There will be healthy snacks, calming crafts, and emotional support.
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Storytimes at the Library Storytimes at the Library

Check out the selection of storytimes we offer across our five branches.
Check out the selection of storytimes we offer across our five branches.
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Earth Day 2019 Earth Day 2019

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April 22 is celebrated as Earth Day, but we know every day on this planet is precious and we all need to do our part to preserve our home.
April 22 is celebrated as Earth Day, but we know every day on this planet is precious and we all need to do our part to preserve our home.
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Celebrating National Poetry Month Celebrating National Poetry Month

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April is National Poetry Month! Explore the work of new poets or revisit old favorites.
April is National Poetry Month! Explore the work of new poets or revisit old favorites.
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Fantasy/SF Books You Might Have Missed Fantasy/SF Books You Might Have Missed

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Recently movie/tv studios are starting to pick up classic epic sf/fantasy books for series or movies.
Recently movie/tv studios are starting to pick up classic epic sf/fantasy books for series or movies.
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Books for Entrepreneurs, by Women Books for Entrepreneurs, by Women

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March 29 is National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day, celebrating the vital role small businesses play in our economy and communities.
March 29 is National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day, celebrating the vital role small businesses play in our economy and communities.
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Irish American Heritage Month Irish American Heritage Month

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Did you know that March is Irish American Heritage Month? Check out some of the rich cultural fiction by or about the Irish.
Did you know that March is Irish American Heritage Month? Check out some of the rich cultural fiction by or about the Irish.
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Talking Labor Talking Labor

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In the past month, the strike wave (that started in West Virginia) reached California.
In the past month, the strike wave (that started in West Virginia) reached California.
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National Proofreading Day¶ National Proofreading Day¶

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¶March 8 is National Proofreading Day! The Library has all kinds of books geared toward helping everyone at all levels improve their…
¶March 8 is National Proofreading Day! The Library has all kinds of books geared toward helping everyone at all levels improve their…
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Women's History Month Women's History Month

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March 8 is International Women's Day and March is Women's History Month! Celebrate women throughout history with one of these great books!
March 8 is International Women's Day and March is Women's History Month! Celebrate women throughout history with one of these great books!

Life Hacks

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Brainfuse Brainfuse

Brainfuse is an online homework and study tools suite for kids and adults.
Brainfuse is an online homework and study tools suite for kids and adults.
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Virtual Privacy Lab Virtual Privacy Lab

Ever feel like you're being watched? We know the feeling. That's why the library supports programs on privacy and online security.
Ever feel like you're being watched? We know the feeling. That's why the library supports programs on privacy and online security.
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Discover and Go Discover and Go

Use your library card to get free and low-cost tickets to museums, science centers, zoos, theaters and other fun cultural attractions.
Use your library card to get free and low-cost tickets to museums, science centers, zoos, theaters and other fun cultural attractions.
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Creative Tools Laptop Creative Tools Laptop

Explore your creativity with our Creative Tools Laptop, loaded with powerful software: Adobe Creative Cloud, Fusion 360, Blender and more!
Explore your creativity with our Creative Tools Laptop, loaded with powerful software: Adobe Creative Cloud, Fusion 360, Blender and more!
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Tunes & Flicks

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A Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe A Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

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Are you ready for Avengers: Endgame? If you’re attempting to watch all the Marvel films this list ranks the films from "MUST SEE" to "SKIP".
Are you ready for Avengers: Endgame? If you’re attempting to watch all the Marvel films this list ranks the films from "MUST SEE" to "SKIP".
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Wow Yourself Wow Yourself

Whether it's parrots on Telegraph Hill or Black Holes lurking in our Galaxy, get your science on with our streaming documentary collection.
Whether it's parrots on Telegraph Hill or Black Holes lurking in our Galaxy, get your science on with our streaming documentary collection.
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Otaku Cinema Otaku Cinema

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Otaku is a Japanese term describing people who show intense enthusiasm for an aspect of pop culture. More than nerds, these fans of anime,…
Otaku is a Japanese term describing people who show intense enthusiasm for an aspect of pop culture. More than nerds, these fans of anime,…
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Some Pig! Some Pig!

From Charlotte's Web to Dinosaur Trains, the Library offers great adventures for kids of any age.
From Charlotte's Web to Dinosaur Trains, the Library offers great adventures for kids of any age.
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Soundtracks for your Life Soundtracks for your Life

Whether you're a superhero or showman, hero or revolutionary. Download a soundtrack for the movie of your life with Hoopla!
Whether you're a superhero or showman, hero or revolutionary. Download a soundtrack for the movie of your life with Hoopla!
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