The Nevada County Library is launching the release of its new Zine Collection, along with a free punk music concert, Friday evening. That’ll be at the Madelyn Helling branch. So what’s a Zine? Adult Services Librarian Ian Boalt says they’re the cornerstone of the DIY culture. They’re self-published non-digital, or paper, publications that he says embody personal expression and alternative viewpoints. That also includes works from local residents…

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Boalt says the public will be able to check out up to three Zines. And each time you return them, you get a passport stamped. And after ten stamps, you’ll be able to keep one from the library’s secret stash. Zine-making workshops are also coming up in the next month and a Zine-making station will also be set up in conjunction with the collection…

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The launch event begins at 6:30pm on Friday. And then at 7, two punk bands will be performing. And there’s no admission charge.