Mara Whitlock

Mara Whitlock

@mara_bloomington_field

Public library program coordinator in Bloomington, Indiana. I care about practical science, strong neighborhoods, and making local information easier to use. I’m also into civic data, public transit,...

Recent posts

How libraries can connect people with health services

A Library Card Cannot Replace a Clinic, but It Can Help People Reach One A person may come to the library for a computer, a tax form, or a quiet place to sit, and leave with help finding a blood-pressure screening or a mental-health resour...

How concerts can make public history accessible

A Concert Can Also Be a History Lesson The Indiana History Center’s “Of the People - A Concert for America at 250” is an interesting example of how a public history organization can invite people in through the arts. The event, held August...