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Text reads: Fall for Fine Arts 2: African American Artists. Top row of images show original work of Alma W. Thomas and Jacob Lawrence. Bottom row show kid reproductions from the program.
Text reads: Fall for Fine Arts 2: African American Artists. Top row of images show original work of Alma W. Thomas and Jacob Lawrence. Bottom row show kid reproductions from the program.
Fall for Fine Arts 2: African American Artists
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Los Angeles Public Library celebrated Black History Month with a study of African American artists and hands-on classes inspired by their work....

Text reads: Thinking Money For ALL Kids Diverse and Inclusive Reads
Text reads: Thinking Money For ALL Kids Diverse and Inclusive Reads
Apply Now: Inclusive Financial Literacy Programming Kit
in News

One hundred public and school libraries will receive free books and resources to teach financial literacy.

Photograph of book open on a table with a Christmas mug and Christmas tree in the background.
Photograph of book open on a table with a Christmas mug and Christmas tree in the background.
"A Christmas Carol" Read-Aloud
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Participants take turns reading out loud from the classic 1843 Dickens novella. Festive costumes and cozy drinks are encouraged!

Illustration of a Halloween scene with a video 'Play' button in the middle. There is an illustration of a skeleton, pair of orange scissors, orange pain, orange marker and illustrations of a haunted house against a black backdrop.
Illustration of a Halloween scene with a video 'Play' button in the middle. There is an illustration of a skeleton, pair of orange scissors, orange pain, orange marker and illustrations of a haunted house against a black backdrop.
Halloween Craft Video Round-up
in News

Need a quick Halloween craft? Or maybe something more time-intensive like a bubbling cauldron? 

Photograph of an iceberg
Photograph of an iceberg
Going Beneath the Cultural Iceberg to Communicate with Your Community
Blog by Community-Centered Libraries

To communicate clearly with community members, it can be helpful to be aware of hidden layers.

Image of yellow lock with black money symbol. Text reads: "Money Madness Teen Lock-in"
Image of yellow lock with black money symbol. Text reads: "Money Madness Teen Lock-in"
Money Madness Teen Lock-in
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This popular teen financial lit program (complete with free pizza!) took place after library hours.

Photograph of a variety of houseplants sitting on a table.
Photograph of a variety of houseplants sitting on a table.
Adopt a House Plant
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Host a "plant swap," where people can get new plants, share cuttings, or drop off plants.

Photograph of blue recycling bin with the recycling logo.
Photograph of blue recycling bin with the recycling logo.
Recycle a Ton in 2021!
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A school library planned this successful community service recycling program.