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6.22.23 Pride and Juneteenth
Hello Friends June is a month for inclusion, recognition and celebration, hosting both Juneteenth and Pride Month. Both of these celebrations encourage us to look back at our history as individuals and as a community;…
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6.8.2023 Welcome, Frazier!
Hello friends, There’s change happening in Skidompha! As Kristi moves to children’s services, we welcome Frazier Arets as our new Young Adult Services Librarian! Frazier comes to us with broad experience in community outreach and…
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6.1.2023 Summer Reading Kick-Off
Dear Friends, Today is the first day of June, and that means that it’s finally time to launch our Summer Reading Program! Everyone here has been busy planning, and we’re so excited to finally be able…
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5.25.2023 Memorial Day
Dear Friends Memorial Day is already almost here! I have no celebratory plans, and instead look forward to a relaxing day of brunch, a long walk, and an enjoyable yet futile attempt to catch up…
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5.18.2023 All Together Now
Hello friends, As the days get warmer and the birds really ramp up their singing, you’ll find the library staff likewise stirring and planning and preparing for the annual summer reading program. This year’s theme…
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5.11.2023 Changes in Youth Services
Hello friends, It’s Jessie from Youth Services here. When I started volunteering at Skidompha in 2014, I did it as a way to give back to and to get involved in our community. When I began…
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5.04.2023 In Between
Hello friends, Well, that weekend storm was quite a thing. My apologies to those who went without power, but I love storms, particularly thunderstorms. While not technically an April shower setting up May flowers, perhaps…
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4.27.23 Spring Bee Update
Hello friends, I thought I’d slow things down a little after our busy April Break schedule, and talk about bees. I was doing some spring chores outside and noticed a bumble bee hanging onto the…
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4.20.23 Our Spring Appeal
Dear Friends, Filling in for Matthew this week, I’m happy to have the chance to chat with Skidompha’s subscribers! Any new job comes with its share of surprise discoveries, and with luck those surprises are…
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4.13.23 Library Boot Camp
Dear Friends, Back home and feeling relaxed and ready for spring! I had a wonderful time down south. I saw many whales and was treated to epic sunsets every night. I am grateful for my…