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March 2002 As I write, the library is about to host its 4th straight story hour for preschoolers. You may recall that we offered a series of 10 story hours in the fall. The group meets on Thursdays at 10:30 A.M. Babies and children through age 4 and their caregivers are welcome. Our last get-together will be April 11. I want to thank Lisa Kaija for her help in organizing and leading the programs. There is also a book-discussion group, led by Walter Mendoza, that will be meeting every other Wednesday for the next several weeks. If you are interested in joining, contact me at the library (484-5588). I am proud to announce that our library has once again met standards for library service in the state of Vermont. The requirements are determined by the Department of Libraries (DOL) and must be met every year. DOL will be offering a dozen or so workshops March-October. I will be attending many of these. Credits are offered and after accumulating 150 hrs. I will be a certified librarian. I was able to reach the halfway mark this past fall. There may be days when the library is closed while I attend a workshop. I ask for your patience. The knowledge I gain will help me to better serve you. The library's interior appearance has been brightened and improved by the uncovering of the original oak flooring. In 1950 asphalt tiles were put down. Last month we got the tiles removed and the wood refinished. Stop in and take a peek. We discovered that the library desk was built in 1875. With money from the Board of Trustees, Marjorie Swain, and Heather Findlay we were able to get the desk spruced up. Thanks to Gerald Gambone, who did the work and knocked 20% off the bill as a gift to the library. I'd also like to thank Jr. Sanderson for cleaning the old oil lamps that sit over the fireplace, and thanks to Jane Cleveland for the gift of a subscription to Yankee Magazine and for spending an entire day cleaning library windows. The library has received many donated books from townspeople the past few months. Thanks to all. Though I live in Brownsville, I am thrilled to have a small role in this community.
Cordially,
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