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2024 Marian McFadden Memorial Lecture

March 20
Misty Copeland, dancer, author, and philanthropist will present the 45th Annual Marian McFadden Memorial Lecture at the Madam Walker Legacy Center. We are sold out of in-person tickets. Please join us for the livestream!

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2024 Meet the Artists Exhibit

Exhibit January 31 - March 23
View the works of prominent local African American artists during one of the city’s premiere cultural events. Works will be on display throughout Central Library during regular Library hours.

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Celebrating Ramadan

Learn about the season of Ramadan or celebrate the holiday with the children in your home. This list features materials both about Ramadan and Muslim culture in general.

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NEW! Pre-loaded Audiobooks

Check out a Playaway pre-loaded audiobook just like you used to check out an audiobook CD, but this time, the device comes with it. Playaways offer more than 30 hours of listening with no other technology or Wi-Fi connection needed. Just press play!

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Tax Forms and Filing Your 2023 Income Taxes

Tax time is here! Many Library patrons rely on The Library for tax forms and filing instruction booklets. Here is what to expect if you come into a Library for tax documents as well as information about helpful tax resources.

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Virtual Author Talks

Join our virtual author talks to enjoy conversation with the authors behind your favorite books from the comfort of home. What questions have you always wanted to ask? Submit your questions online. We will also take questions during the event and will cover as many questions as time allows!

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Find Your Next Great Read

Are you looking for your next read? We can help! Visit us in person, explore reading recommendations online, join an in-person or online book discussion, get recommendations on Facebook or tune in to our televised book club segments!

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Individuals of all ages were invited to an evening of cultural entertainment at the 2024 Meet the Artists Gala Opening Reception at Central Library on February 17, 2024. The art exhibit continues at Central Library through March 23.

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