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What movies/shows have you rewatched over the last year to give you some comfort? We'd love to hear what has helped you!!

What question have you asked?

***Staff Recommendation*** Today's staff recommendation, "The Origin of Capitalism" by Ellen Meiksins Wood, comes from Mark. In this now-classic work of history, Ellen Meiksins Wood offers readers a clear and accessible introduction to the theories and debates concerning the birth of capitalism, imperialism, and the modern nation-state. Wood argues persuasively that capitalism, far from being an inevitable consequence of human nature or simply an extension of age-old practice...s of trade and commerce, is actually a late and localized product of very specific historical conditions, which required great transformations in social relations and in the relationship between humans and nature. It can be requested here: https://librarycatalog.einetwork.net/Record/.b37322709

Join PBS Books tonight at 9 p.m. for a live video conversation with distinguished Chinese American poet Marilyn Chin and Poetry in America founder and executive producer Elisa New. For more details and the video link, click https://tockify.com/mpleofferings/detail/95/1610503200000

Check out Overdrive/Libby and Flipster for the latest magazines. These two services provide hundreds of the latest magazines for viewing. You can read them on your computer or tablet. All you need is a current library card. And they are always available! Start checking them out now! https://monroevillelibrary.org/libraryanywhere.html

Pennie Open Enrollment ends Friday, Jan 15! Need health insurance? Enroll with Pennie, PA's new state-based insurance marketplace. PA transitioned from healthcare.gov to Pennie.com, the online home of the Pennsylvania Insurance Exchange Purchasing health insurance shouldn’t be complicated. Visit https://pennie.com/... Free Assistance: 1-844-844-8040 Monday to Friday 8 am - 7 pm Saturday 8 am - 1 pm Whether you’re shopping for health insurance for the first time or just looking around, Pennie can help you find the right plan for your healthcare needs.

Browsing Bundles are here!! Miss browsing in the library? Then let us do the browsing for you! Browsing Bundles are pre-selected items (4-6 per bundle) that you can request based on your likes and dislikes.... To request your Browsing Bundle visit www.monroevillelibrary.org.

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's Student Hotspot Service Expands to All Students in Allegheny County! Through this program, parents, guardians and caregivers living in Allegheny County with at least one student in their household are eligible to borrow a hotspot through the end of the 2020-2021 school year without a library card. This includes college students and people enrolled in career training programs. Interested community members can apply for a student hotspot by: ... Calling 412-622-3114 Texting 412-775-3900 or Chatting through the chat widget at www.carnegielibrary.org Not eligible for the student program? Don't forget that Monroeville Public Library has hotspots available for three-week check-outs. Call us at 412-372-0500 (ex. 4) for availability.

We couldn't agree more! #booklists #readwhatyouwant

***Tracy’s Cozy Mystery of the Week*** In my first Cozy Mystery Post I described what a cozy mystery is: while there will be murder, it won’t be graphic. The victim is usually an unliked person and it will most likely take place in a small town or village. And the mystery is almost always solved by a civilian, much to the annoyance of the local police. This describes Father Brown to a T! Based on a character created by the great G.K. Chesteron in the early 20th century, thi...s BBC version is now set in 1950s post-war England. Filled with colorful locals, it’s a nice way to pass a cold, winter’s evening. Four seasons of Father Brown are available from Hoopla: https://www.hoopladigital.com/search

#NewYearsResolutions

Never leave home without a book. #booknerd #bestfriend

What do you wish you had known before you went out in the world? #adulting #adulting101

Are you looking for book gift ideas for the Holidays? Then check out this month’s edition of BookPage. BookPage is also available for free in print at the Library in our Contactless Pick Up area. https://issuu.com/book_page/docs/1220_bp_issuu

Today is World Kindness Day, inspired by our very own, Mister Rogers! What are you doing today to celebrate? Comment below and share your favorite cardigans and acts of kindness! #WorldKindnessDay #CardiganDay #MisterRogers

The Gingerbread House of 2020! #CharcuterieChateau #charcuterie

Playing Friends BINGO at home is as easy as 1, 2, 3! 1. Pick up a BINGO board at the Contactless Pick Up Area or use the board in this Facebook post. 2. Complet...e the fun library activities on the board from 11/15 - 12/15 to complete a BINGO (horizontal, vertical, diagonal, four corners or postage stamp). 3. Turn in your completed board at the Contactless Pick Up Area with your name and contact info or send a private message to the Friends Facebook page with your squares and contact info. All entries are entered for a random prize drawing on 12/16. Enter as many times as you would like for free. For more detailed instructions, see the events on the Friends FB page or pick them up at the Contactless Pick Up area. HAVE FUN! See more

Feeling creative? Request one of our free take-and-make kits. This week: Acrylics! Contact us through our Page or email Maya at [email protected] to reque...st your free kit today! This week is Acrylics and the kit includes: * Acrylic paints (blue, yellow, red, white) * Paint palette * Paint brushes * Paper pad * Canvas * Autumn pumpkins (for painting)

Happy Veteran's Day to ALL those who have served. Let's lift up the voices of the forgotten and tell the stories of those who are too often left out. Here are some of our favorite books you should read this Veteran's Day (pictured left to right): - In Pharaoh's Army: Memories of the Lost War by Tobias Wolff - My Queer War by James Lord... - Black Knights: The Forgotten Story of the Tuskegee Airmen by Lynn M. Homan and Thomas Reilly - Redeployment by Phil Klay - The Yellow Birds by Kevin Powers - Forgotten: The Untold Story of D-Days Black Heroes, At Home and At War by Linda Hervieux - Soldier Girls: The Battles of Three Women at Home and at War by Helen Thorpe Thank you Veterans. #VeteransDay