# @phebmedia on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=aJQAVwUdNvo
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/7902074-phebmedia-youtube
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/thumbnails/f307a8f1da.jpg
- **Posted:** 2023-06-22T14:28:15.000+00:00

## Caption

On Friday, June 9th, the Southwest Branch of the Monroe County Public Library officially opened its doors to the public.

As part of Community Access Television Services, I had the opportunity to capture the event. I’m so thankful to be part of a town that has so much love and appreciation for its libraries not just as “book-lending stores”, but as community centers focused on giving back to the people of Monroe County and providing a safe, accessible place for all ages to learn and grow.

The Southwest Branch offers (in addition to a wide selection of books, movies, audiobooks, and CDs) a teaching kitchen, a teen area, an all-ages collaborative space, and an outdoor amphitheater.

With its addition, more patrons in Bloomington will now have easier access to a public library. Working this event made me realize how powerful of a resource libraries are, and how important they are in fostering a healthy and positive community. I’m seriously SO blown away by how much is offered through each of the three branches of MCPL, and I’m so eager to share how incredibly cool it is that these places exist!!

You can support the Monroe County Public Library(ies) by volunteering at any of the three branches, or donating to the Friends of the Library Foundation! 💚📚

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- **Views:** 51
- **Likes:** 1
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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Phoebe Rensink | @phoebe.rensink07 | https://gondola.cc/phoebe.rensink07 | Cinematographer |
| Phoebe Rensink | @phoebe.rensink07 | https://gondola.cc/phoebe.rensink07 | Editor |

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