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CodeFest Jr.

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On May 19, learn, explore and play with coding in all its forms in this celebration of creative technology for kids and teens!
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Celebrate your little one at one of our upcoming Best Books for Babies Book Showers!
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Labsy Awards

Teens, submit your original creations, inventions and works of art in the annual Labsy Awards!

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Before I Let You Go
Kelly Rimmer
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Ecstasy
Mary Sharratt
Feather Thief: Beauty, Obsession, and the Natural History Heist of the Century Cover Image
Feather Thief: Beauty, Obsession, and the Natural History Heist of the Century
Kirk W. Johnson
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How to Be Safe
Tom McAllister
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The Life List of Adrian Mandrick
Chris White
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Look Alive Out There: Essays
Sloane Crosley

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Rita Main (Oakland)

Becoming a U.S. Citizen? Tools for the Naturalization Journey

Are you thinking of becoming a U.S. citizen? The library offers many ways to learn about U.S. civics, history, and culture, as well as many ways to practice for the civics and English tests. Learn more at carnegielibrary.org/welcome and visit the official United States Citizenship and Immigration Services site at www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/study-test Ask a librarian how to attend free citizenship preparation classes at the Library or at other local organizations.
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Adina West End

The Unexpected Intimacy of Silence

A few months ago, I went to see the movie, Call Me by Your Name in theaters. When the movie finally ended, I was in tears, and felt that I had seen something truly unique. Capturing the intensity and sadness of first love, the movie shows how beautiful and intimate moments of quiet between characters can be.