Libraries explore themes in novel ‘Homegoing’
Champaign County’s library systems will participate in a virtual program rooted in Tipp City.
The Tipp City Public Library has been selected as one of 300 libraries to participate in Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries, an American Library Association (ALA) initiative that helps library workers better serve their small and rural communities.
Project partners include the Tipp City Public Library, Tipp City Exempted Village Schools, Dayton Literary Peace Prize, Triad High School, St. Paris Public Library, Champaign County Library and the Mechanicsburg Public Library.
The competitive award comes with a $3,000 grant that will help explore themes in the novel Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi. There will be three online conversations on Zoom and one in-person event. The author, Gyasi, will take part in a fourth conversation on Oct. 15 in the Center for the Performing Arts at Tippecanoe High School.
The Champaign County Library held the kick-off for the 2021 Summer Reading Program on Friday, June 4 at the main library in Urbana.While registering for th
Library’s Summer Reading program begins
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“Tails and Tales” begins June 3 and 4 at a Drive-Through Kick-Off Event offering special Summer Reading Program kits.
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The Champaign County Library will kick off the 2021 Summer Reading Program, “Tails and Tales,” June 3 and 4 by hosting a Drive-Through Kick-Off Event offering special Summer Reading Program kits, crafts and treats.
Registration forms are available now at the library and online. Bring completed forms to the Kick-Off event to start a summer of reading fun.
The Kick-Off will be held at the North Lewisburg Branch Library on Thursday, June 3 from 10-11 a.m. and at the Main Library in Urbana on Friday, June 4 from 10-11 a.m. and 3-4 p.m.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Saturday, April 10
Anime Club: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., for ages 13 and older, Mechanicsburg Public Library. Meets at this time each Saturday. For those who enjoy art and storytelling of Japanese manga and anime.
Godzilla vs. Kong PG-13: 4:30 and 7:30 p.m., The Gloria Theatre, downtown Urbana
Sunday, April 11
Monday, April 12
Anytime Story with Miss Lisa: Watch Miss Lisa share a story on the St. Paris Public Library YouTube channel or the St. Paris Public Library Facebook page
Grab and Go Program Bags: Pick up craft and activity bags for toddlers and preschoolers while supplies last at the St. Paris Public Library