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Dan Piraro: Bizarro Cartoonist
Sun., Sept. 27, 2:00, Downtown Library
Celebrate freedom of expression with "Bizarro" creator Dan Piraro! The award-winning cartoonist will give an entertaining illustrated talk in honor of Banned Books Week. Read more.
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Crazy 8s Oregon Author Tour
Sat., Sept. 12, 3:00, Downtown Library
8 writers talk for 8 minutes each! At the kick-off in Eugene: Molly Gloss, Melissa Hart, Lindsay Hill, Justin Hocking, Karen Karbo, Lauren Kessler, Phillip Margolin, and Gina Ochsner. Read more.
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Make It: Hands-on Learning
Try your hand at something new: Calligraphy & Lettering (9/13 Downtown), Light Up Art (9/23 Downtown), or Paper Boxes (9/22 at Sheldon and 9/29 at Bethel). And coming up in October: the Library's first 3D printing workshop!

Patience Chaitezvi Munjeri Musical Moments

Enjoy and learn about Mbira Music of Zimbabwe with visiting teacher Patience Chaitezvi Munjeri (shown, 9/3). Hear a preview of Eugene Opera's coming season -- all based on literary works -- at the Downtown Library on First Friday (9/4). 
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Business Matters
Get expert info and support to play your part in Eugene's growing economy. Learn how to Profit from Your Ideas (9/10) or take the First Steps to Start a Business (9/29). Or sign up to get one-on-one guidance at our Small Business Clinic (9/17).
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Take Good Care
Your Library's looking out for you! Learn about Medicare & You (9/9), how to Protect Yourself From Fraud (9/15), ways to build Balance, Strength, and Flexibility (9/22), or get 1-on-1 Job Hunt Help (9/10 & 9/24; sign up: 541-682-5450).
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Imagination Library: Year 1
Our local Imagination Library now has 2,400 City of Eugene kids receiving monthly books by mail - to keep, for free! If you know a child age four or younger who's not yet participating, please share this great news and encourage parents to sign up.
Summer Reading
Summer Reading Success
Thousands of Eugeneans benefited from Summer Reading 2015, especially children and teens who kept their reading skills up while school was out. Huge thanks to the Library's community partners and volunteers, and to everyone who participated!
Library Levy on Nov. 3 Ballot
On Nov. 3, City of Eugene voters will decide whether to fund
expanded Eugene Public Library services for five years. If passed, Measure 20-235 would increase access to the Library by providing more hours, programs, materials, and technology. Read more.