Library Corner
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Give a fair shake to definition of fair
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Huntington Library supporters seeking more Friends
The Friends of Huntington Memorial Library are conducting their annual membership drive. Join or renew your membership for 2012 soon. Membership applications are online at www.hmloneonta.org or by filling out an application available at the library. If you join or renew your membership by Nov. 18, you will be entered in a drawing for a $25 gift certificate to Green Toad Bookstore.
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Genealogy workshops on tap for October
During October, librarian Sarah Livingston will offer a series of genealogy workshops. Registration is required for each workshop and may be done in person or by calling us at 432-1980. Fees, if any, are payable at the time of the workshop.
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City Charter available at library
Huntington Memorial Library has copies of the final version of the City Charter, which is up for vote by city residents on Nov. 8.
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Toy prizes at library programs brought laughs for young and old
It was a very, very busy summer at the library.
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Programs on antiques, genealogy at library
Kevin Herrick, owner of Lettis Auction Services, will present a talk on antiques and collectibles at Huntington Memorial Library at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19.
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What to do with all those zucchini and cucumbers
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Fall children's programs ready to begin
The fall series of children's programs at Huntington Memorial Library starts the first week in September, and registration is open and required for all programs.
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What do you call a bird's mouth?
When you see a bird and try to describe its bony area around the mouth, do you refer to it as a beak or bill?
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Get reading to get ready to go back to school
The other day, I was reading an article about getting ready to go back to school. A poll shows that 80 percent of moms are happy when youngsters are off to school. Not surprising.
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Library helping state reach land-line users
New York state's Public Service Commission has sent out notices to municipalities, libraries and other community groups of its recent directive to Verizon regarding land line phone service.
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Place a hold on library items from comfort of your home
The online card catalog allows you to place your own reserves on materials.
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Hydraulic fracturing statement available
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Water, water everywhere
With the high heat and humidity of the last few days, everyone is either thinking about jumping in the water, or having some cool water to drink.
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What is that awful stink? P.U.!
Most of the time when we smell something bad, we utter "P.U." at the stink.
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Take a book outside and relax
Summer is a fun time to relax outdoors and do some light reading. Commonly referred to as beach reading, even if you don't visit the beach, stock up for the long weekend ahead.
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Printed-book publishing still going strong
We've all heard that books are dying, no more will be printed, e-readers will take over, and more.
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Programs just around the corner
It's just about summer time, and the children's summer programs will begin the week of June 27.
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You won't be barking up the wrong tree at the library
It's funny how expressions get started and then have a way of staying in our language, even when the original meaning is no longer pertinent.
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Drop a utensil? Company's coming
Someone was in the library the other day and recalled a saying she had learned, which is, "if you drop a spoon, you will have company soon."
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Give a fair shake to definition of fair
