Check under "PROGRAMS" for information on upcoming Library programs
for children and adults!
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Many thanks to our "gardening angels",
Joan Durand and Pat Karels
who volunteered their time to spruce up the landscaping around the library entrance. 
Pat & Joan are Master Gardener Interns who are doing community-related gardening projects
to become Certified.

Thank you for beautifying our Public Library!

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   Indoor Book Return Now Available!
            (Click here for more information & photos)

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New Feature!  Readers' Book Review link
You may have noticed a new link on our homepage to "Readers' Book Review Forum"  Here book lovers just like you have posted reviews on books they have recently read.  This is helpful to you when selecting a new title or author to read, exploring a different genre, or just getting a feel for 'what is out there.'  It is entertaining and interactive, as you may post comments to a review or write one yourself. 
Give it a try...I think you will enjoy it!

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Pictures from Summer Reading Program 

 
 Wk 1-Webkinz winner: Conner Lightfield  / Wk 2- Webkinz winner: Nathan Loutsch / Wk 3 - Webkinz winner: Shea Hooth

Wk 4 - Webkinz winner: Christin DeNatale

Sertoma Butterfly House program  6.27.08

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The Library has many books that have been autographed by the author or illustrator.  If you are interested in seeing /reading these, simply do a subject search on the card catalog under "autographed books" and a list will come up for you.

      ***  Tax information and College Testing/Scholarship information

 are also available at your Library...Check it out!

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Teens: Stop in and visit the library, check out "The "Teen Zone" !~  This area was created with YOU in mind.  The Teen Focus Group selected the furniture, painted, and added some awesome decorations.  The Library has also added 6 new teen magazines and updated the YA book collection.

  Nothing to do??  Come and Hang Out @ Your Library!

For great information on teen issues, study guides, current events, games and other fun activities for teens, visit the SD State Library Website:
South Dakota State Library Teen Website link

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Hints for Reading Out Loud to your Children (even older ones!)
Click on the link above for fun and helpful suggestions for reading aloud to children of all ages and in all settings, private or groups.

"Growing Minds Together!"