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Elkhart Truth Entertainment digest: Humanities grant brings author to library Evansville Courier & Press Summer reading crucial for kids Gary Post-Tribune Crown Point breaks ground on library Greene County Daily World Summer sessions teach reading skills by music, movement Greene County Daily World Local library director leaving for opportunity to study in Finland Greenfield Reporter Summer reading heats up at library Indianapolis Star Lafayette Journal & Courier Library throws party to tout its summer reading program Madison Courier Historical Society seeks help to get matching grant Northwest Indiana Times
Nameless Dragon visits Westchester Public Library Ceremony kicks off start of work on new Crown Point library Northwest Indiana Times Summer Outdoor Reading Rally planned for June 10 Seymour Tribune Travel the world at the library Vincennes Sun-Commercial Education from Vincennes University going the distance Warsaw Times Union Syracuse Library Offers Free Program On Northern Indiana In The Civil War Warsaw Times Union Travel Writer To Speak At Warsaw Community Public Library
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New features for webinars Visit this special FAQ page for more information on these changes to WebJunction. ---------------------------------------------- Welcome New Library Directors Please join the State Library in welcoming these new public library directors and interim directors from across the state: Misty Bishop, Director, Vermillion County Public Library Virgie Dowell, Interim director Jefferson County Public Library |
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The application
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records.
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