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    Planning to travel? Or dreaming to? Boost your language skills with Mango Languages or learn more about your destination with AtoZ World Culture.

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  • Free Neighborhood Walking Tours: Shepard Edition

    Saturday, May 16 | 10-11:30 a.m.
    Monday, May 18 | 5:30-7 p.m.

    Explore the Shepard neighborhood with librarians from our Local History & Genealogy team. Tours start from and end at our Shepard Branch at 850 N. Nelson Rd. Registration is recommended. Water and light snacks will be provided. Remember your sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, and comfortable walking shoes!

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  • Writing Grant Proposals for Nonprofits

    Thursday, May 21 | 6:30 p.m.
    Main Library | 96 S. Grant Ave. (Meeting Room 3A)

    Consultant Tiffany Nobles will share strategies for writing successful grant proposals, including the most common requirements and how to meet them, as well as pitfalls to avoid.

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  • Check out a Culture Pass

    Get free admission to some of central Ohio’s most popular destinations, such as the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Columbus Museum of Art, the National Veterans Memorial and Museum and more.

    Search “Culture Pass” in our catalog for details and availability. For in-person checkout only; non-reservable.

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  • Free Resources for Young Readers

    Looking for fun ways to help your young readers? BookFlix and OverDrive Kids help kids build reading skills while bringing their favorite stories to life.

    Click below to check out more tools and resources, all free with your library card.

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The Land And Its People

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