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The Commissioners of St. Mary's County held their regular business meeting Tuesday, August 24, 2021, in the Chesapeake Building in Leonardtown.

National Sneak Some Zucchini Into Your Neighbor’s Porch Day is just around the corner. If you can hold out just a bit longer, plan to commemorate the day, Sunday, Aug. 8, by “donating” your extra produce to unsuspecting neighbors. The day even has its own hashtag: #SneakSomeZucchiniOntoYourNeighborsPorchDay. I didn’t realize that zucchini was considered a fruit but, according to nationaldaycalendar.com, “zucchini is also incredibly helpful with weight loss.” “The produ...

Did You Know Mesa County Teens Still Play This Game? Back in the early and mid-1980s, you would find Grand Junction area teens gathered around tables playing this unbelievably popular fantasy role-playing game. Fast-forward about 40 years, and it appears the game is still popular with the youngins. Back then, playing the game was something we did in secret, almost like a backroom poker game. Nowadays, teens gather at a far more respectable venue, namely the Mesa County Central Library, to play ...

June 9, 2021 University of Wyoming Libraries has partnered with Wyoming’s seven community colleges, the Wyoming State Library and county libraries to provide statewide and university-wide access to e-content provider OverDrive, along with Libby, a one-tap reading app. All Wyoming libraries will join the OverDrive consortium by July, and all e-content from all libraries will be available statewide at that time. Through the partnership, UW community members and Wyoming residents will have full ...

3 Reasons to Enter Mesa County Library Comic Con Art Show Art work is being sought for this year’s Mesa County Libraries Comic Con Juried Art Show. If you or someone you know is an aspiring artist with a flair for comics, this might just be your event. Mesa County Libraries will host a juried art show this August. Submissions are being accepted now. Theres cash to be won. Get our free mobile app Your Work On Display Mesa County artists are encouraged to submit their 2D or 3D artworks. These w...

Mesa County Libraries Outdoor Story Time Schedule for Summer 2021 Like the Mesa County Libraries say, "Story time is fun!" Enjoying story time outside is even more fun. Check out the outdoor story time schedule for 2021. Mesa County Libraries will host these events from June 1 through July 16, 2021. Its a busy schedule, so start making plans. Get our free mobile app The Kids Will Have Tons of Fun reading outdoor seating hat Story Time makes learning fun! Story time outdoors doubles the fun! The...

Library that has been housed in doublewide FEMA trailer for 42 years to relocate to property 7 times larger Posted May 10, 2021 Facebook Share Kreutz Creek Library in Hellam Township, York County which has been housed for 42 years in a doublewide FEMA trailer that once housed families displaced by Hurricane Agnes is moving into a new home at the adjacent property. The former Hellam Township building is being redeveloped into a library. Kinsley Construction is overseeing construction on the pro...

York Daily Record COVID-19 may still be causing limitations on gatherings and events, but Give Local York is returning May 7 for its fourth year. Last year, despite being in the midst of a pandemic and unemployment numbers at Great Depression-era levels, the local community raised $3.5 million for more than 300 local nonprofits. Over 11,000 people donated during the 24-hour event, which is York County’s biggest day of giving. And while the economy may be in a better place than it was this tim...

Manage Your Money With Mesa County Library Free Online Seminars Could you use a little assistance when it comes to managing your money? Most people would probably say yes. A series of free online seminars are coming up this week. Mesa County Libraries offer a week-long series of online conversations for those looking for financial guidance. It kicks off this Saturday, April 10, so dont delay. Get our free mobile app For those who look to improve their financial skills. Do you remember the old S...

Beginning Monday, April 5, 2021, Chatham County will be opening up public facilities that have stayed closed throughout the entire pandemic. These will include the County Libraries, Parks and Recreation facilities, and the Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center. Building capacity is not to exceed more than 50 people at one time, per NC Executive Order 204 issued by Governor Roy Cooper on March 23rd. Everyone utilizing the facilities is still expected to wear masks and practice ...