Tag Archives: what’s going on

Calling All Jedi

05 Mar
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May the Force be with you at the Main Library! We know that many dads and their sons love everything Star Wars, but moms, daughters, grandmas, and grandpas are also welcome to this event for the whole family! Join us … Continue reading →

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February 2012 Featured Article

03 Feb
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Celebrate Black History Month! February may be best known for Valentine’s Day but did you know February is also Black History Month?  Established in 1976, the whole country comes together to acknowledge African Americans and their great history.  Here at … Continue reading →

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The Awards Are In!

24 Jan
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Every year, the American Library Association (ALA) hands out all kinds of awards for Children’s and Young Adult books that were published over the last year.  Of those awards, the most famous are the Newbery and Caldecott, but there are lots … Continue reading →

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Exciting News!

02 Jan
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I love doing the Marvelous Monday  programs at Main Library.  We are in the middle of our third set of sessions (so hard to believe!) and the kids and parents just keep coming back for more!  If you aren’t familiar … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

30 Dec
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I know, we’re a day early but that’s okay!  The staff of the Services for Children Department would like to wish you and yours a very Happy New Year!  I hope you are doing something fun and festive (party hats … Continue reading →

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December 2011 Featured Article

02 Dec
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  2011 in a Nutshell The year has come and gone, but all your favorite Family Zone posts are cataloged for you to go back and enjoy time and time again.  Here’s a quick recap of our posts over the … Continue reading →

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Give the gift of reading this holiday season

26 Nov
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  The holiday season is rapidly approaching – lights are being strung, dinners and get – togethers are being planned, and lists are being made (things to do, people to see, and much more!) With all of that running around … Continue reading →

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Plymouth Pumpkin Carving Contest 2011

22 Oct
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  Looking to vote for the Plymouth Branch Pumpkin Carving Contest? Look no further! Just follow the directions on the page (and be sure to press “Done” at the bottom of the survey to report your choices) and you’re set … Continue reading →

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Fall Programming Sneak Peek

17 Aug
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You know your Library is the place to go for great books, CDs, DVDs, magazines, research databases and lots more….but have you been to one of our programs lately? This fall, our Services for Children’s Staff has revved-up the number of … Continue reading →

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SLP Progress…So Far

21 Jun
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Well, you’ve all been so excited about our Summer Library Program that we’ve been spectacularly busy (and surprised at the huge turnout!). So far over 1,000 of you have already signed up at the Main Library, and you’ve read a … Continue reading →

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