Our Library Blog
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For all patrons
Here you'll find posts for all our news announcements, programming activities, book reviews, and other events.
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Story Time: A is for Alphabet
I have 26 members, but no family. I start with A and end with Z, but you won't find me in a zoo. What am I? Of course, I am the alphabet! Help your child discover language through letter recognition and their accompanying sounds. Try beginning with your child’s name...
Book Art
Come and pick up an new hobby! Friday, September 14th at 7:00 PM In the community room Re-purpose a book into an attractive item for display. All it...
Senator John McCain
Senator John McCain August 29, 1936 – August 25, 2018 Senator John McCain passed away this last Saturday. He had been fighting brain cancer since...
September Kid and Tween Crafts
Kid and Tween Crafts The Second and Fourth Thursday at 4:00 pm in the Community Room September 13: Magical Creatures September 27: Dragon...
September Teen Crafts
Teen Crafts will be Thursdays at 4:00 pm in the Community Room Come make some fun crafts with us! September 6: Notebook Holders September 20:...
We are starting a Teen Book Club
New Teen Book Club Kick - Off Meeting Monday, September 10th 4:00 - 5:00 PM Community Room Books! Food! Games! “Any way you slice it... it’s...
“Are Libraries Outdated?” Guest Blog Post by Terry Rodino
Are Libraries Outdated? Or, Don’t Be A Jerk-face! Or, Libraries Are Awesome! By Terry Rodino, Chair of the Library Board of Trustees Recently, a...
Vote for the 2018 Teens’ Top Ten!
Voting is now open for the 2018 Teens' Top Ten! Click here to vote from our website! There you can see the full list of nominees and see if they're...
Irlen Syndrome Guest Speaker
Does your child have difficulty reading? Have you suspected poor eyesight or dyslexia? You might consider Irlen Syndrome, a brain condition where...
“Lafayette in the Somewhat United States” by Sarah Vowell
I'd never read any Sarah Vowell before this book. What a wasted life. Here is a summary of the book from Goodreads: On August 16, 1824, an elderly...
Harry Potter’s Birthday Party!
Join us on Tuesday, July 31, at 2:00 pm in the Community Room for Crafts / Games / Treats to celebrate the birthday of everyone's favorite wizard...
Get to Know Your Board of Trustees – Pamela Beard
Hello! My name is Pamela Beard. I have been on the Board of Trustees since 2007. I love the library! I love books! I love to learn! I love coming...
July Book Club
"Lord of the Flies" By William Golding Book Discussion Thursday, July 19th at 6:30 PM This time we will meet at the table in the Young adult...
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- Monday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Tuesday - Wednesday: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Thursday: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Friday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Sunday: CLOSED
Closures in 2026
- January 1 – New Year’s Day
- January 19 – Martin Luther King, Jr., Day
- February 16 – Presidents Day
- April 3 – Staff Development Day
- April 4 – Building Maintenance
- May 23-25 – Memorial Day
- June 19 – Juneteenth
- July 3-4 – Independence Day
- August 7-September 7 – Shelving Upgrade
- September 5-7 – Labor Day
- October 3 – Building Maintenance
- November 11 – Veterans Day
- November 25 – Closing at 5:00 pm
- November 26-28 – Thanksgiving
- December 24-26 – Christmas
- December 31 – New Year’s Eve
- January 1, 2027 – New Year’s Day
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