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TIME TO HEAD TO THE LIBRARY

Apr 29, 2019
April is National Library Month. When you think about it, it is kind of a miracle that libraries still exist in this day and age. A public, FREE, institution that provides people with access to information might seem unnecessary in this day of the Internet, but trust me, there are several reasons why you should get a library card NOW.
  1. First, it is easy to get your free card. Just go to your local library with your personal identification and proof of your address, like a utility bill or such.
  2. Once you have your card, ask the librarian how to access apps and such to maximize access. Libraries are not just about real, actual books. You can now get e-books and audible books right to your phone or tablet FREE via your library card.
  3. Utilize a search and hold system. Most libraries link with LOTS of other libraries in the state to give you larger access through an interlibrary loan system. You can request all the Sopranos seasons on DVD, Greatest Hits of Prince on CD and even magazines digitally or in paper form.
  4. Look at the local schedule. If you have children, there are usually lots of free programming like reading hour for preschoolers and a summer reading program with cool themes for teens. For adults, there may be book clubs, free lectures and computer classes.
  5. Use the FREE technology. Most library have computers, printers and copiers you can use, and some libraries have other equipment like tablets that can be checked out. Libraries can be quiet spots to study or work and use the wifi.
So what are you waiting for, go get that card and read a great book this month!

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What to do Before Your Moving Day

By Wendy Myers • 04 Feb, 2020
Now that you've signed your lease, it's time to go through a moving checklist: 1. Contact your current landlord to set up a move out time. You might need to schedule a walk through or exit appointment. 2. Contact your new landlord to set up a time to receive keys, establish procedure to pay your rent and deposit, and find out moving procedures. 3. Set up your utilities, including electric, gas, trash, water and telephone/cable/internet. 4. Change your address. You can do this easily at usps.com/move 5. Collect boxes and start packing! Enlist help from friends and family for your moving day or call a moving company. 6. Clean your current house or apartment thoroughly for the next person. 7. Relax! You have it all under control. Now it's time to move furniture and decorate your new place!

National Soup Month

20 Jan, 2020
January 20: National Soup Month It makes sense that January is national soup month. After all, what better way to stay cozy than to wrap up in a blanket and eat hot soup and crusty bread for dinner? And if you have a cold, then chicken noodle soup or broth is the best way to get nutrients and warm your insides. My kids love it when I make pizza soup in the crockpot or take the time to make Italian wedding soup with mini meatballs. I’m always looking for new soup recipes, what is your favorite soup?!

Happy Rubber Ducky Day!

By Wendy Myers • 13 Jan, 2020
January 13: Rubber Duckie Day Everyone loves the rubber duckie—the iconic yellow rubber toy is a favorite with children and adults. Even Queen Elizabeth II is rumored to have a rubber duckie sporting a crown in her bathroom, sparking a national obsession with rubber duckies a few years back in Great Britain. January 13 is Rubber Duckie Day because a 1973 Sesame Street episode showed a calendar with Rubber Duckie’s birthday reported as January 13th. So today, enjoy a nice bubble bath with a rubber duckie or purchase one for a special person in your life!
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