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The April In the Loop Newsletter is Available

The April edition of In the Loop listing all of the events for kids, teens, and adults and April book sale dates is now available!

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March is Women's History Month

Women's History Month is an annual observance to highlight the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. March was designated by Congress as Women’s History Month in 1987. Between 1988 and 1994, Congress passed additional resolutions requesting and authorizing the President to proclaim March of each year as Women’s History Month.

March Exhibit - The Cigar Makers of Binghamton

March Exhibit: The Cigar Makers of Binghamton

At the turn of the 19th century, Binghamton was home to a thriving cigar industry that helped shape the city’s early identity.

March In the Loop with BCPL: Decorative Image

The March In the Loop is now Available

The March In the Loop newsletter is now available, providing information on events for kids, teens, and adults, including some new additions to the lineup for both kids and adults.

Celebrating Black History Month

Black History Month, which had its origins in Chicago during the summer of 1915, According to the Black History Month founding organization, Association for the Study of African-American Life and History, “the 2025 Black History Month theme, African Americans, and Labor, focuses on the various and profound ways that work and working of all kinds – free and unfree, skilled, and unskilled, vocational and voluntary – intersect with the collective experiences of Black people.”

Martin Luther King, Jr. Illustration captioned Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a federal holiday since 1983, honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the civil rights leader whose most well-known areas of advocacy include civil rights and racial equality, voting rights, nonviolent resistance, economic justice, fair housing, and opposition to militarism and poverty. We have numerous books about Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement. Click “read more” to see the list of titles we have available in our adult collection. If you would like books from the children’s collection, we encourage you to visit our Youth and Family Services department to find titles suitable for your child’s reading ability.

November is Native-American Heritage Month

Native American Heritage Month, which occurs every November, celebrates the traditions, languages and stories of Native American and indigenous communities around the United States. Celebrate by reading books featuring indigenous voices. Don't forget to check out our Native-American Heritage Month display!

Celebrating LGBTQIA+ Month: Let your true colors shine through

October is LGBTQIA+ History Month

LGBT+ History Month is an annual celebration of the lives and achievements of LGBTQIA+ people of the past. LGBT History Month was first celebrated in 1994. LGBT History Month was first proposed by Rodney Wilson, the first out Missouri Public School teacher. Wilson's rationale behind selecting October as LGBT History Month was to honor National Coming Out Day (October 11) which was first celebrated in 1988 as well as the 1979 March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights. LGBTQ History Month was declared a national history month by President Barack Obama in 2009. Click "Read More" to see a list of historical fiction, historical fantasy, biographical fiction, nonfiction, biographies, and memoirs related to LGBTQIA+ history.

Changes to Hoopla Checkout Limits

Starting October 1, 2025, Hoopla borrowing limits will be reduced from 5 per month to 3 per month.

Why the change?

Hispanic Heritage Month

Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. In this post, we will list both library events and local events that were brought to our attention. Additionally, there are recommendations for fiction authors, graphic novels, memoirs, nonfiction, and graphic nonfiction related to Hispanic and Latin-American history and culture.

September Exhibit: The 100th Anniversary of Binghamton's Memorial Bridge

The September Exhibit, The 100th Anniversary of Binghamton's Memorial Bridge, is presented by the Broome County Historical Society.

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August Exhibit: Art by Richard Henry

ARTIST BIO

Juneteenth

The library will be closed on Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. According to the National Museum of African-American History and Culture, “on June 19, 1865, nearly two years after President Abraham Lincoln emancipated enslaved Africans in America, Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas with news of freedom. More than 250,000 African Americans embraced freedom by executive decree in what became known as Juneteenth, or Freedom Day.” Juneteenth became federally recognized in June of 2021.

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Happy Pride Month from BCPL!

Happy Pride Month to all of our LGBTQIA+ patrons! Click "Read More" for recommendations of fiction, nonfiction, memoirs and documentaries showcasing queer voices. There is also information on BCPL celebrations and other local Pride events.