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Today, January 18, is the sixth annual National Day of Racial Healing. Join us in observing this important day by checking out these excellent resources from the library world.

Here you'll find practical examples and recommendations in podcast interviews, magazine and journal articles, leadership reports, and continuing education opportunities. These are bound to spark your thinking and contribute to community conversations.

Do you know a budding writer? The Stamford Literary Competition celebrates excellence in student writing. The contest is open to Stamford students in grades 3 through 12 in the categories of fiction, nonfiction and poetry. Entries are due February 11. Online submissions only please. Entry form

If you’ve recently taken a business, career or financial literacy class, then you’ve met Leshawn McFarlan, who recently joined the Ferguson Library team as a Career and Education Librarian.

Hoopla, the digital media service offered by the Ferguson Library that allows users to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows, has launched Hoopla BingePass.

Here is your chance to expand your reading horizons through a wide exploration of genres, time periods, subjects and themes. Simply sign up here to view and download our challenge checklist.

Our challenge is designed for both fast and slower readers, so you can read a book a week or one a month—e-books and audio books count—and still be eligible for a literary prize.

Scholars and students can gain a deeper insight into Judaism and the Jewish people by diving into Encyclopaedia Judaica, an in-depth look into Jewish history, culture, faith and language, from the Second Temple period to the contemporary State of Israel, from Rabbinic to modern Yiddish literature, from Kabbalah to "Americana," and from Zionism to the contribution of Jews to world civilizations. Simply enter your library card number when prompted to access any of the encyclopedia's 22 volumes.

The Ferguson Library, in partnership with the United Jewish Federation, Jewish Community Relations Council, Interfaith Council of Southwest Connecticut and the Mayor’s Multicultural Council, will host a community-wide reading in January of The Midnight Library by Matt Haig.

Are you a Stamford public high school student interested in a one-year paid internship? Are you committed to the vision of a more positive school environment? Then you are a great fit for the Stamford Cradle to Career Youth Leadership. Here you can earn money, gain valuable experience and make a difference. No academic requirements or skills needed. Simply click here to apply before January 10.

Need help accessing online banking information? Want to stay connected with family and friends? Digital navigators are currently available to help Stamford residents with all their digital needs, whether it is setting up an email account, filling out an online job application or getting up to speed on Google Classroom or PowerSchool.

History buffs and students alike can delve deep into the past using the History Reference Center, a full-text digital database of books, journals, biographies, primary source documents and historical videos covering U.S. and world history.

The Financial Planning Association of Connecticut (FPA of CT) and the Connecticut Financial Literacy Advisory Council (CFLAC) will host the presentation "College Financial Aid: Understanding the FAFSA" December 2 at 6 p.m. To join the free virtual discussion, register here.