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increase font size Read Article Contributed photo The Auburn Public Library will host horror/suspense author Gretchen McNeil via Zoom from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 6. McNeil plans to discuss how her life in the arts has influenced her life in becoming a writer. Prior to writing, she spent time as a child dancer, trained opera singer, circus performer, and cartoon voice over artist. This presentation will conclude with a Q&A. McNeil is the author of novels such as “Get Even,” “Get ...

Read Article AUBURN — In honor of Earth Day on Thursday, April 22, Androscoggin Land Trust will present “Over 30 Years of Protecting Land in the Lower Androscoggin Region” from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. This program, hosted by Auburn Public Library, will be presented by Aimee Dorval, the executive director of the trust. Attendees can learn about the land trust’s conservation and stewardship efforts, covering more than 5,000 acres of land, including 10 miles of Androscoggin River wate...

Winona Public Library patron news and programs (4/14/2021) Starting on Monday, April 12, the library will again be offering browsing and computer appointments in addition to the continuation of curbside pickup. To view a full listing of hours and to make an appointment, visit winona.lib.mn.us or call 507-452-4582.    Great River Writes – Winona Writers Group Do you like to write fiction or non-fiction? Check out the Great River Writes – Winona Writers Group th...

Theres plenty to keep you busy at the Kewanee Public Library District Star Courier Fireside Author Chat – Thursday, May 6 at 7 p.m. Join us on Zoom for a fireside chat with Alex Kotlowitz, author of An American Summer: Love and Death in Chicago, The Interrupters, and There Are No Children Here. The chat will be moderated by Pulitzer Prize winning, Chicago Tribune columnist Mary Schmich. Alex and Mary will have a 45-minute discussion followed by about fifteen minutes to answer questions. Limi...

MARQUETTE — Online Genealogy Help is available on March 10, the second Wednesday of the month at 2 p.m at the Peter White Public Library. A representative f

Independent staff report 128 Lincoln Way E From Feb. 1 through March 3, the library will host “Kindness Bingo!” in conjunction with the 2021 One Book, One Community program.   Participants will channel their inner Mr. Rogers and spread kindness throughout the community while playing bingo. Each bingo equals one entry for a prize. Pick up bingo cards at the Reference Desk at the main library, at the Circulation Desks at the Askren and Belloni branches, or at www.massillonlibrary.org....

Take a trip on the Inca Trail with St. Charles librarys virtual program Brian Michalski, the Mindful Vagabond, will take you on a photographic tour of his most recent travels in South America. Courtesy of Brian Michalski     Posted1/21/2021 7:19 PM Fresh off his most recent travels, the Mindful Vagabond, Brian Michalski will share photography and vignettes gathered from exploring and working in South America for more than a year. This virtual presentation, sponsored by the St. C...

Holden Womans Club offering scholarship The Landmark HOLDEN — The Holden Woman’s Club has announced that applications are available for its 2021 scholarship. The $2,000 scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school senior who is a resident of Holden or is a child or grandchild of a Holden Woman’s Club member and will be attending an institution of higher learning. Applications are available at the guidance office of Wachusett Regional High School, at the Reference Desk at the G...

• Dec. 31: Curbside hours 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Closed Jan. 1, 2021. Due to a rise in COVID cases locally and statewide the library has returned to curbside service. Curbside hours will be Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Patrons are able to put items on hold online or over the phone and pick them up during curbside hours. Once they have received notification that their holds are available they may come to the library and call 920-262-4090 when th...

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