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Dramatic Performance!Posted: February 29th, 2012
About 75 people enjoyed a dramatic performance by Joette McDonald last night. She brought to life Harriet Beecher Stowe, abolitionist and author of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin”, using Stowe’s own words. Order a copy of the book then join us when Joette leads a group discussion Thursday, March 22.
Got your free songs?Posted: February 21st, 2012
Have you gotten your three free and legal song downloads this week? Go to Freegal and use your up-to-date Ritter card number to access hundreds of thousands of songs from the Sony Music catalog. Look for the Frequently Asked Questions at the top right for helpful tips to get started using your computer or portable device, including Apple products. Find Foo Fighters, Brad Paisley, the Fray, Yo-Yo Ma and more.
Holiday ClosingPosted: February 19th, 2012
The library is closed Monday, Feb. 20 for Presidents’ Day. We re-open Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 9:30 a.m. Did you know our wireless Internet signal can often be accessed from the parking lot?
Rusty Returns!Posted: February 13th, 2012
There’s still time to sign up for a chance to read to Rusty, the friendly Australian sheep dog who is specially trained to listen while children read to him. He’ll be here Friday, Feb. 17 from 3 to 4 p.m. helping children discover how much fun reading can be. Call 967-3798 now to sign up for a 10-minute time slot.
New Chocolate Champion!Posted: February 4th, 2012
Chairman Robbie Brown congratulates Sandy Bennett, the new Chocolate Champion of Vermilion. Sandy took the blue ribbon with her Chocolate Chip Cookie DoughTruffles. Celia Drop won second place with Oreo Cheesecake Truffles. Doris Stwan won third place with her Texas Sheetcake. Honorable Mentions went to Shirley Koachway, Dr. John Cann and Connie Thomas. More than 1,000 visitors enjoyed nearly 100 entries at the festival this year.
