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LIBRARY & MUSEUM NEWS <br />DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION BOOKS <br />If you're looking to find out <br />more about diversity, equity, <br />and inclusion then the <br />Louisville Public Library is a <br />great place to start. The <br />Library's already strong <br />collection of titles recently LIBRARY <br />received a boost by the efforts <br />of Louisville resident Kevin <br />Gebert and a generous grant <br />from the Rotary Club of Boulder Flatirons. <br />Kevin's fund-raising efforts over the summer have <br />resulted in the Library adding more copies of popular <br />titles about Black history and cultural diversity thus <br />reducing wait times for patrons. As a result of Kevin's <br />efforts and the generosity of the Louisville community, <br />the Library was able to purchase 180 copies of mostly <br />non-fiction titles. <br />The Library has also recently received a grant from the <br />Rotary Club of Boulder Flatirons, which will be used to <br />purchase about 100 children's and parenting books on <br />a variety of diversity, equity, and inclusion topics. <br />Commenting, Library and Museum Services Director <br />Sharon Nemechek said: <br />"At the Library, our guiding principles include creat- <br />ing an inclusive space and collections that reflect the <br />diversity of our community and its needs. <br />"We are proud of our diverse collection, but the <br />demand for books on racism, diversity, inclusivity, and <br />equity is at an all-time high. This is why we are <br />especially grateful to Kevin Gebert for his efforts to <br />raise funds for more copies of these popular books <br />and to the Rotary Club of Boulder Flatirons for helping <br />us expand our collection of children's and parenting <br />books in all areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion." <br />LOUISVILLE PUBLIC <br />GO ANYWHERE FROM HERE <br />GET CRAFTY <br />Creativebug is an online resource filled with thousands <br />of art and craft classes, which can be accessed <br />anytime, anywhere. And it's free to use with a library <br />card from the Louisville Public Library. <br />Creativebug classes never expire and you can start and <br />stop projects at your own pace.The creative <br />possibilities are endless with lessons in art & design, <br />quilting, sewing, paper crafts, knitting, crochet, food <br />& home decor, and jewelry making as well as crafts for <br />kids. <br />To access Creativebug, visit Louisville-Library.org and <br />register with your Louisville Public Library card <br />number (found on the back of your library card). <br />ONLINE LIBRARY RESOURCES <br />The Louisville Public Library has many free resources <br />available for all ages. Check out their YouTube Chan- <br />nel for online Story Times as well as how-to videos to <br />illustrate many of the online resources and services <br />the library offers, including how to get a library eCard, <br />download ebooks and eAudiobooks, and access the <br />New York Times for free. <br />Visit LouisvilleCO.gov/SocialMedia for links to all of the <br />library's social media accounts. <br />Visit Louisville-Library.org for online resources. <br />50 BOOKS IN FIRST GRADE <br />Do you have a first grader or know one? The Library's <br />50 Books in First Grade program is back for its second <br />year and we are encouraging all first graders to get <br />busy reading! When your first grader reads 50 books, <br />they will be able to choose a free book! <br />Let us help motivate your child to read all year, visit <br />LouisvilleCO.gov/50Books to register your first grader <br />and download a printable reading log. <br />HISTORY AT HOME <br />The Louisville Historical Museum offers many ways for <br />you to learn about Louisville from anywhere. Explore <br />Louisville history from the town's origins to today with <br />videos, digital exhibits, and activities for all ages. <br />Museum staff members are constantly adding new <br />content and videos on Louisville topics they've been <br />studying. Visit LouisvilleCO.gov/Museum for details. <br />sNOw More Waste Holiday Reuse Contest - see page 4 <br />for details. <br />Page 6 • Winter 2020/21 <br />