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Spring into Summer Storytime

Thursday, June 20 at 11 am

Join us for a special storytime before Summer Reading begins. All ages Welcome!

Summer Reading Coming Soon!

Dig Into Reading at the Holmes with a Mike the Hatman show kicking off the library summer reading program, Friday, June 28, at 10:30 a.m. This family show has music, dancing, balloon fun, and more. Mike uses his guitar, drum synthesizer, and lots of funny surprises to keep everyone singing, dancing and laughing. And, of course, he gives everybody a silly balloon hat!

Dig Into Reading runs June 28-August 9th with activities and programs for toddlers, preschoolers, and kids entering grades K-6. Register for the summer reading program and pick up your free book bag at the library starting June 28th.

June Newsletter Online

The first issue of our library newsletter features stories on the new catalog, the summer reading program, and more. The newsletter is available at the library and for download here! Enjoy!

Council on Aging Art Show

If you were unable to visit, you can see the Catalog of Art online.

Friends of the Library

Support the library by joining the Friends today! The next regular meeting for the Friends will be June 26 at 6:30 pm.

Board of Library Trustees

Next regular meeting for the Trustees will be on July 9 at 6:30. Trustee meetings are open to the public.


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bake sale


new technologies coming for patrons with vision loss and those who are deaf and hard of hearing


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