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Fall is in the Air, Old-Fashioned Book Fair, and Science Across America Raffle Winner October comes from the Latin word octo, “eight,” because it was the eighth month of the early Roman calendar. October’s birthstone is the opal and the flower is the snapdragon. Some of October’s observances are: Adopt A Dog/Shelter Dog Month, Black Cat Awareness Month, Halloween Safety Month, National Arts & Humanities Month, Banned Books Week: 4-10, … Read More

Pirates, Plants & Possibilities at your Local Library September is Library Card Sign Up Month, and it is not to late to come in and update your card or get a new one! A Library Card hits all the right notes! Explore a new world in the pages of a book and beyond, the possibilities are endless! What is a pirates favorite letter of the alphabet? Rrrrrrrrr! On Tuesday, September … Read More

Beyond books, Art, & Puzzles The seasons are changing and Mother Earth is about to rest until next spring. For patrons who have an an abundance of extra harvest from their own gardens, may we suggest a home for your extra bounty, the Library’s food pantry rack, located in the main foyer. For almost two years the Library has been providing a place for patrons in need another resource to … Read More

Libraries Makes a Difference to Communities As a part of the Library’s continued celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, and science, there is a free “Science Across America” raffle. The planter is filled with a tote bag, water bottle, seeds, trinkets, crafts, a space puzzle, a science kit and more. It is one entry per person, per visit to the Library, open to everyone of all ages! We will announce the … Read More

Frogs, Birds, Science Across America, and Library Card Sign-up Month September comes from the Latin word septem “seven,” because this was the seventh month of the early Roman calendar. September’s birthstone is the sapphire and the flower is the aster. Some of September’s observances are: Eat Chicken Month, Happy Healthy Cat Month, Hunger Action Month, Library Card Sign-up Month, National Service Dog Month, Update your Resume Month, National Hispanic Heritage … Read More

Growing Forward at Your Local Library The following figures compare the 21/22 fiscal year (a year still shaped by pandemic-era restrictions) to the 25/26 fiscal year. This growth reflects our community fully re-engaging with the Library. Programming up 605%, new borrowers up 341%, programs offered up 247%, and community outreach events are up 275%. If you would like a more detailed breakdown of these statistics you can get a pdf … Read More

Infinity and Beyond at Your Local Library Drum roll please! And the grand prize winners of our summer reading program are, in the 0-5 age group – Dahlia, in the 6 – 12 age group – Monty, in the 13 – 17 age group Emalyn, and finally in the 18+ group Christie. We would like to congratulate all our 2026 Summer Reading Winners! Summer reading and its theme “Unearth A … Read More

Shark Days, School Days, Dog Days, and Library Days. Welcome to the “Dog Days of Summer”, the hot humid sultry weeks of the year that traditionally run through August 11th. The phrase comes from ancient astronomy and the star Sirius, known as the the “Dog Star” because it is the brightest star in the constellation Canis Major (the Greater Dog). The ancient Greeks and Romans noticed that Sirius rose right … Read More

It’s A Wrap, Goodbye July, Hello August August is named after the very first Roman emperor (and grandnephew of Julius Caesar) Augustus Caesar (63BC – AD14). August’s birthstone is the peridot and the flower is the gladiolus. Some observances in August are: American Adventures Month, Back to School Month, National Dog Month, US Air Force Day: 1, Coast Guard Day: 4, National Night Out: 4, Smokey Bear’s Birthday: 9, National … Read More