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The African American Experience is an online resource that brings voice and context to the lived experiences of African Americans in U.S. history. Primary and secondary sources illustrate diverse threads of African American social, political, and cultural history from Reconstruction to civil rights and modern social justice movements. Free access with your Library card!

March 7
The Indiana Association of Chinese Americans (IACA) and Indianapolis Chinese Performing Arts, Inc (ICPAI) will host a Lunar New Year Festival at Central Library. Come join us in celebrating the year of the horse! Enjoy a stage performance featuring Chinese American performing arts that include traditional Chinese American style lion dance, traditional dance, traditional Chinese orchestra music, and Tai Chi exercise presentations. Cultural vendors will also be present to share interactive experiences with attendees.

Whether they're furry, fluffy, feathery, fishy, or festooned with scales, there's a lot to love about what your pet brings to your life. Give them a little extra back! Maybe a gentle grooming session, or a special treat, or even reading some poetry with them! Just taking a moment to be in the moment with your pet is a gift. This list features several books of poetry for kids in our collection, and ends with a few selections for older readers that focus on the highs and lows of pets and animal companions.