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Meeting of jokesters, mystery trivia and bee cognition
From 6:30 to 8 p.m. today, Meeting of Minds, the library’s discussion group, tells jokes. There’s been a ... Read more
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A couple of literary discussion groups planned
At 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, reference librarians Jennifer Mattern and Angela Taylor will lead another session of ... Read more
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AT THE LIBRARY: A correction and a short story reading group
Last week, I incorrectly identified the novel under discussion by the Pageturner’s Book Group today at 6:30 p.m. ... Read more
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AT THE LIBRARY: Books for essential conversations about racial justice
The deaths of Breonna Taylor in Louisville and George Floyd in Minneapolis have left most people outraged and ... Read more
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AT THE LIBRARY: Curbside and delivery service, new books online, Adult Summer Reading program postponed
The library is offering curbside and delivery service now. Patrons using either service can check out five items. ... Read more
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AT THE LIBRARY: The library is reopening slowly
“O snail Climb Mount Fuji But slowly, slowly!” — Kobayashi Issa That haiku about patient persistence pretty ... Read more
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AT THE LIBRARY: Library’s Pinterest page is an online cabinet of wonders
Since the 16th century, dedicated collectors of curiosities have created Wunderkammer, or “cabinets of wonders,” to display their ... Read more
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Sign up for online library book clubs, trivia, Write Local and Meeting of Minds
Programming in the library won’t be possible for a while yet, but programming from the library is happening, ... Read more
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LIBRARY: Healthy and happy reading at home
Reports come in from friends and associates who say they can’t read during this pandemic. They complain they ... Read more
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LIBRARY: Plain pleasures for being healthy, happy at home
Last week I mentioned ways to use windows around your house to enjoy being healthy at home. This ... Read more