During Next to Normal Story Slams, people share with an audience personal stories that revolve around a chosen theme. The March 22 Story Slam will focus on identity. Join us for "The Real You: Who Does the World See and Who is the Real You?" Admission is free and limited to the first 90 attendees. People will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis; no reservations will be accepted. Not everyone will share a story. Many will simply listen. Please contact us at p.devon66@gmail.com if you have an idea for an identity-related story you would like to share.

This program is part of the 2019 Bloomington Reads programming series. Heads of the Colored People by Nafissa Thompson-Spires is the 2019 Bloomington Reads spotlight title. Area residents are encouraged to read this title, discuss it with their peers, and attend library programs which focus on themes found in the book. Thompson-Spires will visit the Library and give an author presentation on April 9.