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NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK
April 19–25 |
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Libraries do so much more than lend books. The theme of this year’s National Library Week is Find Your Joy, and we encourage everyone to discover what makes the library special to them. Attend a program that sparks your interest, connect with others who share your hobbies, research using reliable resources or reserve a study or meeting space. Better yet, simply browse the shelves and see where your curiosity leads.
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CLOSED | SUNDAY, APRIL 5
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"Imminently readable and thought-provoking, like a gut punch, Zoccola delivers an epic in verse: a feminist working of The Iliad that recasts Helen as a 1990s Tennessee housewife. The entire tale, because it very much reads like a tale, turns banality and even cruelty into something elegant, like good poetry does. Helen's tale reminds us what it is like, what it has always been like, to be a woman, and the recurring interrogation of the swan mythos reminds us what it is like to be a woman in the vicinity of men.
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The quaint and almost pastoral mood of the work belies an ancient, cut-to-the-quick understanding of the nihilism of small-town living and the disconnection innate to womanhood. Zoccola gives us a Helen who wrestles with her circumstances, her autonomy and her choices. Clever references will make this book of poetry especially enjoyable to those who are familiar with The Iliad, but it is certainly not a prerequisite to appreciate Helen's story. I wanted to read it all over again as soon as I finished."
— Justina | Irmo Branch Library
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| SPIRIT WEEKDress up & add a little extra flair |
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Sunday, April 19 |
Outdoors Day | Monday, April 20 |
Color Day | Tuesday, April 21 |
Character Day | Wednesday, April 22 |
Neon Day | Thursday, April 23 |
Book Genre Day | Friday, April 24 |
Crazy Sock Day | Saturday, April 25 |
Decades Day |
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Fold3 |
Research US military records, including the stories, photos and personal documents of the men and women who served. |
| Research
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Gale In Context: Science
| Understand the context for science topics through summaries, journals, news, interactive experiments and more. |
| Understand
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Home Improvement Source |
Access how-to information on remodeling ideas, electrical work and plumbing repairs to help you get started. |
| Access
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Want book picks that actually fit your taste? Tell us what you love, what you skip and what’s stayed on your nightstand. We’ll curate book suggestions just for you, delivered right to your email. New stories are waiting, and we think you’ll love them.
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Homeschool Hub
Monday, April 6 at 11 AM Batesburg-Leesville Branch Library | Gather with homeschool parents and students to chat, learn and connect.
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Community: Garden Work Day
Tuesday, April 7 at 1 PM Gaston Branch Library |
Lend a hand in the community garden with seasonal tasks to help maintain this free resource for all to enjoy. (ages 12+) |
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Career Building: Headshots
Saturday, April 25, 9 AM–4 PM Irmo Branch Library |
Need an updated photo for your resume? Call 803-798-7880, ext. 3 for a time slot, and our staff will snap, edit and send you a photo for all your professional needs. (ages 18+) |
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CONNECT. ENGAGE. ENRICH.
5440 AUGUSTA ROAD, LEXINGTON, SC 29072 | (803) 785-2600 |
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