Bookish Buttons
Using book pages, create artistic bookish buttons to proudly display! All supplies will be provided.
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Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States
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Book Discussion: Once Upon a Prime: The Wondrous Connections between Mathematics and Literature
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United Statesby Sarah B. Hart About the Book: Dr. Sarah Hart argues that literature and mathematics complement each other in illustrating humanity’s journey. Books like Moby Dick, Alice in Wonderland, and Jurassic Park feature mathematical ideas that deepen their meaning. Through humor and insight, this exploration reveals how recognizing math in literature can enrich our appreciation…
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Book Discussion: Black in Blues: How a Color Tells the Story of My People
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United Statesby Imani Perry About the Book: Imani Perry explores the deep cultural and emotional ties between the history of Black people and the color blue. From indigo cloths traded during slavery to blues music’s blend of sorrow and resilience, Perry weaves personal narrative, history, and art into a powerful meditation on race. Drawing on symbols…
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Adorable Artsy Robots
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesArt and engineering come together to create adorable artsy robots! Drop by the library to make your own creation, then switch on the motor and watch the magic happen! Robots swirl and dance around, creating colorful patterns. Be inspired by the amazing patterns and colors in the exhibition Leo Villareal: Interstellar! Please note that supplies…
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Book Discussion: The Lantern of Lost Memories
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United Statesby Sanaka Hiiragi About the Book: The Lantern of Lost Memories tells the story of Mr. Hirasaki’s magical photo studio, a gateway to the afterlife where the departed revisit their memories through a “spinning lantern.” Guests—including a kind yakuza, a devoted teacher, and a young girl—relive their past and choose one cherished moment to photograph.…