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Your Piece of the World
Now that the weather is finally warming up and Earth Day is here, it’s time to think about sprucing up our own piece of the world. It’s time for clean-up now, and soon it will be time to start planting...
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Time to fire up the grill
It’s time to get out of the kitchen and start cooking on the backyard grill. If you need ideas for what to grill or how to do it, try one of the Library’s many cookbooks and DVDs devoted to grilling....
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Shop Local Farmers Markets
Local farmers markets are now open and ready for business. Check out these local markets for a wide selection of vegetables, herbs, flowers and more! Shop local–as well as fresh and delicious. St....
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Battle of Gettysburg
The Civil War Battle of Gettysburg took place 150 years ago on July 1-3, 1863. Beginning on June 29 of this year, Gettysburg will begin nine days of commemoration of this key event in American history....
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Dirt, Worms, Weeds & Kids
If you would like to try some gardening projects with your children, the Library has a selection of books that will help you get started. Rocks, Dirt, Worms & Weeds by Jeff Hutton will show you and...
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Emergency Contact Database and Organ/Tissue Donor Registry
Have you signed up for the Illinois Secretary of State’s Emergency Contact Database? If not, it is easy to do so. Just visit www.cyberdriveillinois.com. You can also call 800-252-8980 (Monday-Friday,...
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Book covers that make you say “aww”!
If you enjoy reading about animals, especially dogs and cats, you might try one of these books. They all have wonderful covers that make you say “aww.” And the books are “good reads.” A Dog Walks into...
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50 Years Later
The upcoming 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy has resulted in the publication of many books about Kennedy’s life and death. Here are a few: The Day Kennedy Died: 50...
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Melody Makers
If you enjoy reading about your favorite musical artists, you might try one of these new biographies. Johnny Cash: the Life by Robert Hilburn (B CASH). This book covers Cash’s personal and professional...
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Hands Off Your Phone While Driving
A new state law becomes effective on January 1, 2014 that bans the use of hand-held devices while driving. Fines for violating the law will start at $75 and rise to $100 for a second offense and $125...
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