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International Holocaust Remembrance Day is January 27

According to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, “The United Nations General Assembly designated January 27 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day, a time to remember the 6 million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and the millions of other victims of Nazi persecution. We remember Holocaust victims by reading their names, lighting candles, and learning about the Holocaust.”
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Monday, January 20 is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, commemorating the life and legacy of Civil Rights Movement leader, activist, and minister Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. BCPL will be open that day. Honor his memory by reading one of the many books that discuss his aspirations and accomplishments.
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January is National Hobby Month!

January is National Hobby Month, a month to celebrate your favorite hobbies and find new ones. Are you planning on learning a new hobby or get better at one you already have? We have books and movies for that! Click “read more” to see the Dewey number of some of the more common hobbies. Don’t forget to check out our National Hobby Month book display!
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January 2025 "In the Loop" Newsletter

The January 2025 newsletter is here! It highlights events such as our Community Blood Drive, Tabletop Mini Painting, Button Art for families, our MLK Monday Matinee, and the Monthly Munchkin Meetup.
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Short Days, Short Reads

It’s that time of the year where the sun isn’t up until after 7am and sets by the time 5 o’clock rolls around- clearly the perfect time of the year for hot drinks and quick reads. Click “Read More” to see some of the novellas, short story collections, anecdotal compilations, and books under 200 pages we have.
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December 2024 "In the Loop" Newsletter

The December 2024 newsletter is here! It highlights events such as Wooden Sign Craft Night for families, Teen Movie Night, and Monthly Munchkin Meetup for adults. It also provides information on holiday closings.
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Read the book?! Try the graphic novel!

Have you read the below books?! How about trying out the graphic novel adaptations?! Or do you need to read one of the below for school? How about pairing it with its graphic novel adaptation?! 

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Fiction Books by Jewish Authors

There are many incredible fiction books about the Holocaust. This list does not include any of them, though. Some of the books below are historical fiction, but they focus on other periods.

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Say Hello to Our Seed Library!

We have a brand new Seed Library! Located between the Circulation Desk and Youth Services, the Seed Library has seeds to grow vegetables, herbs, and other plants. Unlike normal library materials, you won’t need to return these.

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Wintery Reads

As winter creeps in, how about a wintery read?! There’s a mix of genres in here, from thriller to romance, so you’re sure to find something you can curl up with! 

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