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Road Trip Ready

Now that warmer weather is in our sights and the last week of school is on the horizon, it’s time to start planning the details

Apollo 11 Moon Landing

This summer we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing. On July 20, 1969, astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first human to

Coronavirus Resources & Information

Coronavirus, airborne pathogens, incubation period, deadly, contagious, epidemic, pandemic — these unnerving, dreadful words are popping up in your news and social media feeds in recent

Book Clubs

As library staff and employees, we’re sometimes asked whether people still use the library to check out and read actual books. While digital formatting offers

Summer Slide

A long summer break is a great time for students to reset and take time away from studying but watch out for Summer Slide. Research

Did These Books Predict the Future?

Natural disasters, big brother, organ transplants, the atomic bomb, consumer fatigue and more. At one time these concepts were merely speculation and science fiction

National Trails Day

National Trails Day is devoted to hiking, biking and paddling trips, as well as, trail stewardship. The American Hiking Society sponsors this event each year on

Summer Programs

Looking for something to do this summer? Check out our calendar of events where you’ll find programs for all ages and a wide variety of

Marlena White Wins Friends Grant to ALA

United for Libraries has awarded the 2019 United for Libraries/ThriftBooks Friend Conference Grant to Marlena White, current Director of the Friends of the Lexington

Skin Cancer Awareness

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. How can you help prevent skin cancer? Follow these tips and share them with your friends and family. Seek

May is Mystery Month

If you haven’t read a mystery lately, there’s no time like now to investigate criminally good fiction. Whether you like your mysteries cozy — or

Heirloom Gardening

About 15 years ago I was introduced to heirloom plants by a family member. I was always somewhat interested in gardening but learning that there

Genealogy

Have you thought about researching your family history? We have programs and resources that can help you get started. Genealogy workshops demonstrate how to use

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Summer Reading

Tick-tock-tick. The countdown has started.

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Get ready to stomp into Summer Reading beginning May 26. Grab a tracking card, earn prizes and uncover prehistoric levels of fun all summer long.

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