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The Power of Words: An Evening with Jamie Ford
Get your free ticket to see New York Times bestselling author Jamie Ford live on November 17. With mesmerizing and evocative storytelling, Ford’s work explores the themes of family, racism, and love and loss with poignant, heartfelt prose. Ford discusses his novels, including Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, and his experiences as a biracial Chinese American growing up in a multi-cultural family.
7 PM, Friday, November 17
Buskirk-Chumley Theater
114 E. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Free tickets available from:
- Friends of the Library Bookstore
(Tues. & Thurs. 11 AM–7 PM; Sat. 11 AM– 5 PM; Sun. 1–5 PM)
- Main Library, 3rd floor
(Mon.–Thurs 9 AM–5 PM; Fri. 10 AM–5 PM)
- Online
Author Reception with Jamie Ford
Support the Library and meet Jamie Ford after his talk. While you enjoy champagne and great food courtesy of Chef Tad DeLay and Ivy Tech Culinary Arts students, Eun-Sun Jung performs live music on gayageum, a traditional Korean instrument, and Mike Waddell’s photography exhibit, Amber Waves: The Many Faces of Monroe County, is on display.
Reception tickets are $50 and are available from the Friends of the Library. All proceeds benefit the Library. Reception ticket price includes premium reserved seating at Jamie Ford’s free talk at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater.
The Power of Words is part of the NEA Big Read. Our community reads and discusses Everything I Never Told You, a novel by Celeste Ng. Learn more about the NEA Big Read.
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Reflecting & Connecting in November
November means Thanksgiving, and Thanksgiving means connecting, through good food and conversation with loved ones. At the Library, we’re thankful to be connected to the community we love, and proud to be your place for meaningful connections all year long.
Reading for pleasure, or for information: every time you borrow a book from our shelves or our eBook collection, you’re connecting to the world around you through new insights and knowledge. We’re happy to help you make those connections with our own Staff Picks, automatic notifications of New Arrivals, and book recommendation tools like Novelist Plus.
Attending a program or event at the Library is also great way to get connected—to new skills, new ideas, and new people. And of course, the Library’s public meeting spaces and study rooms are used every day, for members of our community to gather and forge connections of their own.
Thank you for letting the Library connect with you and your family. Be sure to check Think Library each month for opportunities for new connections to reading, learning, discovering, and creating.
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What's Happening
Here are some highlights of what’s happening at your Library this month. For a complete list of Library programs and community events for all ages, see the Library’s online calendar.
Jump to: Children's Programs | Teen Programs | Adult Programs
Hidden Histories
3–5 PM, Saturday, November 11
Auditorium, Main Library
Get ready for New York Times bestselling author Jamie Ford’s free talk on November 17 with a film screening of Hidden Histories at the Library. A traveling film program of short narratives, Hidden Histories explores the story and legacy of Japanese American WWII incarceration.
Children's Programs:
Nutcracker Fantasy
2–3 PM, Sunday, November 12
Auditorium, Main Library
Honor the annual tradition of The Nutcracker ballet with dancers from IU Jacobs School of Music. Enjoy stories, music, and spectacle—then take home a craft you make. For all ages.
Magic & More with Mike Hemmelgarn
Tuesday, November 21
2–3 PM | Auditorium, Main Library
6:30–7:30 PM | Ellettsville Branch
Get ready for a thrill ride of magician Mike Hemmelgarn's madcap juggling and world-class ventriloquism with a splash of comedy, magic, and lots of audience participation. For all ages. Please register.
Find dozens more Children's programs and storytimes on the Library's Calendar of Events.
Teen Programs:
Pixar Movie Marathon
Noon–6 PM, Saturday, November 11
The Ground Floor, Main Library
Come chill at the Library, eat free snacks, and watch Up, Wall-E, & The Incredibles with friends. For ages 12–19.
Draw Your Own Story: Creating a Graphic Novel
3:30–5 PM, Wednesday, November 15
The Ground Floor, Main Library
How do graphic novelists go from idea to page? Learn the visual language for bringing your stories to life. For ages 12–19.
Find many more teen programs using the Library's online calendar.
Adult Programs:
Mahjong: Skill, Strategy, & Chance
2–4 PM, Saturday, November 11
Program Room 2B, Main Library
Invented in China many years ago, this tile game is now popular worldwide. Local mahjong master Jenny Yang helps you explore another culture through a version of the game that’s close to the original. For adults (age 13 & up.)
Caregiver University: Enhancing Communication within The Family
1–3 PM, Wednesday, November 15
Meeting Room 1C, Main Library
Sometimes communication among caregivers is the most stressful part of caregiving, even in the most motivated and well-meaning families. Learn positive communication skills that help prevent conflict and improve quality of care. Please register.
Caregiver University programs made possible through a partnership between IU Health Bloomington, Purdue Extension of Monroe County, and the Library.
Find many more adult programs using the Library's online calendar.
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