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International Day of Friendship July 30, 2017

July is a Great Month to Celebrate Friendships!

Posted on Fri 07/14/2017 | in Between the Lines

The United Nations believes friendships are so important that in 2011 the UN General Assembly proclaimed that a day be set aside each year to emphasize the importance of friendships.  The UN made this proclamation with the idea that friendship between peoples, countries, cultures and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities.  This year the day of cel

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Looking for a Good Book to Read? No Appointment Necessary to Check Out These New Adult Fiction Titles!

Posted on Tue 05/23/2017 | in Good reads @ JCPL

Available by appointment only; we’re accustomed to hearing this phrase, whether it is to see the dentist, the doctor, get our hair or taxes done, or take care of some other important business of the day. We wrestle with what time is best, morning or afternoon, today, tomorrow, next week or next year.  “What works best?” the receptionist might ask.

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Black and white photo of elderly gentleman reading a newspaper at a library.

Come to the library for books, news, facts

Posted on Mon 05/8/2017 | in Between the Lines

The other day someone asked about the rumors that our local grocery store (Rensselaer) might be closing. Fortunately, the library keeps several local and regional newspapers on hand and we were able to dispel the rumors with facts.

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