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Summer Reading—Great Plots, Programs & Prizes
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The lazy days of summer are almost here but too much tanning will turn you to toast. Get out of the sun and into the fun by signing up for Summer Reading. It’s a terrific way to spend some quality time as a family by reading together as you earn prizes. For maximum enjoyment, plan your visits to the Library to catch some super programs. No matter what your interests—magic, theatre, wildlife, puppetry, pirates or Harry Potter—it’s all at your local Library.
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Beat the Boredom with Brain Camp
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School’s almost out but that doesn’t mean our children’s brains have to close down. All sorts of great free programs will be happening all summer long at the Library, including Brain Camps. Five different locations will offer fun, stimulating, and creative enrichment activities to engage kids. Brain Camp participants will enjoy computer activities, outdoor play, books, group lessons, and crafts centered on a weekly theme. Click here for details.
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Library Earns Top National Ranking
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For the fifth consecutive time our Library has been ranked among the ten best public libraries among those serving a population of more than 500,000 by the Hennen ratings. But what makes libraries relevant in the digital age? Check here. The answer may surprise you.
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Summer issue of LINKS
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Find out about upcoming programs and new resources at the Library in the Summer issue of LINKS.
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June’s Gigantic Book Sales!
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Borrowing books and materials from the Library is the best bargain ever but sometimes you just want to have your very own copy of that favorite title. Now is your chance to shop huge selections of nearly new books and audiovisual items—all at low, low prices, while generating funds to help the Library meet growing demands for its services. Don’t miss the two biggest book sales of the year in the Tri-state: The Friends of the Public Library (June 6-11) and the Anderson Township Library Association (June 25-27).
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Dig for Digital Treasures
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Find literary treasures with a click. Visit the Virtual Library to discover digital displays of exceptional materials from the Library’s collection. The two exhibits currently featured online showcase the works of 19th century satirical writer and social commentator Lafcadio Hearn and the illustrations of early 20th century French designer E.A. Seguy.
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Benefits of Internet Access at Libraries
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A recent study found that Internet access is now one of the most sought after public library services and was used by 45% of the 169 million public library visitors over the past year. More than three-quarters of those using a public library’s Internet access had Internet access at home, work or elsewhere. Click here for more information about the study, which was funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and conducted by the University of Washington Information School.
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