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Week One of the Summer Reading Program brings us plenty of fun and activities. Story Time explores dragons and attendees go home with a paper plate dragon craft. The in-library craft is Dragon Puppets. Make Toothless or other favorite dragon character. We offer socially distanced spaces for our activities, with attendees seated at least 6 feet apart. Each activity is offered twice per day at each branch due to limits on group size. Registration is required for all in-library events. For patrons who choose not to attend in-library activities, we [...]

Summer Reading has arrived! This year's program runs from June 15 to July 25. Register for the reading program and win cool prizes. Plan to attend in-library events or story times. Watch performers online. Enjoy activities with our Take-Home Craft Kits. We will offer something for everyone this summer and are committed to helping keep all of our patrons safe and healthy. Masks are required at all library branches. Social distancing is observed and will be maintained in small, in-library events. Curbside service is available at all branches. Summer Reading [...]

Harry Potter fans received a treat this week - a read-aloud of the entire Harry Potter series. Beginning May 7, one chapter per day will be read by a different celebrity. Start HERE with Chapter One: The Boy Who Lived, read by Daniel Radcliffe. Also find quizzes, puzzles, and reading activities on the Harry Potter at Home site. Story Times Vivan Vande Velde completed her chapter-per-day reading of her young adult novel Ghost of a Hanged Man. John R. Erickson read an excerpt of his popular series "Hank the Cowdog" [...]

We asked the Facebook community last Friday whether they preferred reading paper books or ebooks. By a mile, they voted for paper books as their preference (though plenty of love was given to ebooks and audiobooks). Check our Facebook page each Friday for a new question and the opportunity to chat with other readers. Numerous story times are available on Facebook and YouTube. All story times are shared on the Library Facebook page and linked on the website Calendar. This week, we introduced The Lorax by Dr. Seuss read by [...]

We are now offering library cards online! Just fill out the Online Borrower Registration form via our website HERE and we will issue a temporary card that will allow you access to all of our digital content. You may also contact us if your card is expired and you need it be renewed or unblocked. Just send your name and card number to us via Facebook Messenger or fill out the Ask a Librarian_Email Reference form on our website HERE. Virtual Zoo Camp with Roger Day was a success. Join [...]

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