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Culture Passes
Mechanicsburg Public Library is excited to partner with the Columbus Museum of Art to offer Culture Passes to our library cardholders! The America-250 Ohio Commission has announced the 4th Grade History Pass – a free pass for every fourth-grade student in Ohio to visit participating history-related museums and sites free of charge when accompanied by a paying adult. Passes are not available for pickup at the Library, but may be printed from our public computers.

Kanopy
Using your Mechanicsburg Public Library card, you can now access Kanopy. With an extensive collection of narrative and documentary films, as well as TV series and kids content, we’re pleased to bring this streaming service to our community. Go to www.kanopy.com/mechanicsburg to get started today. Patrons will receive 15 tickets per month. Checking out items can range from 1-5 tickets, depending on length of running time. The viewing period is 3-21 days, depending on length of running time. Kids content does not require tickets; checking out a 30 day pass will let you access all kids content. Please contact the library if you have questions about using Kanopy and stay tuned for future library programs about using Kanopy.

Book Chatter

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Come talk about books and what you are reading or your favorite book!

Posture Screenings

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Dates & times	Tue, 08/17/2021 - 1:00pm -Tue, 08/17/2021 - 2:00pm
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Sertell Chiropractic will be at the Mechanicsburg Public Library Tuesday, August 17, 2021 from 1 - 2 PM for posture screenings!

Homegoing Community Conversation Session 1 (Zoom)

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Dates & times	Wed, 08/04/2021 - 6:30pm -Wed, 08/04/2021 - 8:00pm
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Foundations of U.S. Slavery: Rationalizations and Intergenerational Impact

In this session, we will explore the foundations of the US Slave Trade within the context of Homegoing. Beginning in West Africa in the late 1700s, the book examines the Mid-Atlantic slave trade and foundations of racial hierarchies in the U.S. We’ll discuss the foundations of slavery in the U.S., including the rationalizations and intergenerational impact.

Homegoing Community Conversation Session 2 (Zoom)

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Dates & times	Wed, 08/25/2021 - 6:30pm -Wed, 08/25/2021 - 8:00pm
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Beyond Victim and Oppressor: Complicity and Agency in Racism

In this session, we will explore the role of complicity, resistance, and agency in Homegoing. This session focuses on the intergenerational psychological, economic, legal, and social impact of slavery on Americans. Slavery and legal segregation are often simplified as “victims” and “oppressors” (or the ‘good guys’ & ‘bad guys’), yet Yaa Gyasi shares the complexities and nuances of racial hierarchies. We’ll explore the role of power among people who are oppressed.

Game Night

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Dates & times	Mon, 08/30/2021 - 5:30pm -Mon, 08/30/2021 - 6:30pm
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Come play board games with your family!

Explorer's Club

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Dates & times	Mon, 08/16/2021 - 3:30pm -Mon, 08/16/2021 - 4:30pm
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Our new Explorer’s Club usually meets on the second Monday of every month, but due to power outage it is moved to Monday, August 16 from 3:30-4:30 PM. Each month we will explore a different topic.

In August we will explore Dinosaurs!

This program is geared towards age 6/Kindergarten-5th grade. Spaces are limited; first 10 to arrive will be able to take part in the craft.

Mason Jar Snow Globe

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Dates & times	Tue, 01/25/2022 - 5:30pm -Tue, 01/25/2022 - 6:30pm
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Add this wintery snow globe to your winter décor.

Mini Christmas Banners

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Dates & times	Tue, 12/07/2021 - 5:30pm -Tue, 12/07/2021 - 6:30pm
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Need something to deck the halls? Look no further! Great for Christmas décor, this fun craft lets you make your very own mini holiday character banners. (reindeer, elf, and Santa)