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Learn More About Our Outdoor Renovation Project at Tomorrow’s Library Board Meeting

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Big and exciting developments are on their way to the library! A few weeks ago, we began sharing some of our plans for our landscaping project, a state-funded outdoor renovation project that will drastically increase safety and improve our outdoor community spaces.

Tomorrow’s Board meeting will largely focus on sharing and discussing these plans, including approving its budget. We welcome everyone from the public to attend it! It will be Wednesday, March 15, 2023 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm in our library’s meeting room.

We know it’s a big project, so you probably have some questions about our outdoor renovation, and we’d love to answer them. Keep reading to learn more about the Board meeting and our landscaping project plans.

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Next Chapter Book Club

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This month, Next Chapter Book Club is coming to Reed Memorial Library! This book club is created for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Keep reading this post to learn about this exciting new program and what to expect at our monthly meetings.

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9 Non-fiction Books About Noteworthy Women

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In March, we observe Women’s History Month. Here is a list of just a few of the many non-fiction books in our collection featuring noteworthy women from various time periods and countries. This can serve as a starting place for continued learning about important women.

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One-on-One Tech Learning Sessions are Back!

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Beginning in March, our Adult Services will be offering tech learning sessions again!

What are tech one-on-ones? How do you make an appointment? We’ll cover all that you need to know in this blog post.

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You Matter by Christian Robinson: A Reed Reads! Book Rec

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You Matter by Christian Robinson

Where to find this book at Reed Memorial Library:

In case you need to hear this: you matter. That’s also the title of the picture book Annie from Youth Services is recommending this month: You Matter by Christian Robinson. Keep reading to get the full scoop on this one.

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You’re invited to our Valentine’s Cabin Fever Family Fun!

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Cure your cabin fever with this Valentine’s themed event fun for the whole family on Sunday, February 12, 2023!

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Non-Fiction Books About Historical Black Figures

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February is Black History Month, so we have put together a list of just a few of our non-fiction books about historical Black figures for you to read all year round. Books featured on this list are from our juvenile and adult non-fiction collections.

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Tax Resources at Your Library

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Welcome to tax season! Here’s how the library can help you with a variety of tax resources.

[Update 1/25/23: Ohio instruction booklets are now circulating and available to check out or place on hold.]

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Graphic Novels Are Great for Kids!

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Our graphic novel collection for kids is expanding! If you haven’t had a chance to check them out, this is your invitation.

Graphic novels, also commonly called comics, are books that typically combine words and pictures to tell a story. In fact, research indicates that comics are actually incredibly helpful for emerging readers.

Keep reading to learn more!

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The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett: A Reed Reads! Book Rec

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The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

Where to find this book at Reed Memorial Library:

  • Adult fiction or Large print or Audiobooks
  • Call number: FIC Bennett or LP Bennett or V Bennett
  • View it on our catalog

Back with another awesome book recommendation is Anne, one of our Adult Services librarians! This month, she is discussing The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett with us.

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