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Following the light of the sun, we left the Old World. Christopher Columbus

Authors Live: Charles Mann

Charles C. Mann, award-winning author of 1493: Uncovering the New World Columbus Created, will speak at The City Library on May 31, 7pm, as part of the Authors Live series.

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If one cannot enjoy reading a book over and over again, there is no use in reading it at all. Oscar Wilde

OneClickDigital

OneClickDigital, The City Library's newest downloadable offering, makes, adult, young adult, and kids' downloadable audiobooks available from Recorded Books.

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An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Benjamin Franklin

The Doctor is In: Immunizations "An Ounce of Prevention"

Drs. Karen Gunning, John Weis, and Karly Pippitt will address the importance of vaccines, from the perspectives of pharmacology, immunology, and family medicine.

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Literature becomes the living memory of a nation. Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn

The Library Store

The Library Store, owned and operated by the Friends of The City Library, sells unexpected literary-inspired gifts to suit all audiences and occasions.

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In wisdom gathered over time I have found that every experience is a form of exploration. Ansel Adams

Explore Your World

Discover a world of wisdom by browsing our catalog online.

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All music is beautiful. Billy Strayhorn

Free Music Downloads

Check out Freegal, The City Library's free (legal!) music download service.

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The trouble with retirement is that you never get a day off. Abe Lemons

The New Retirement: A Unique Time for Professional Women

Helen Dennis, one of the authors of "Project Renewment: the First Retirement Model for Career Women," will share trends in new retirement, and discuss the circumstances that changed working and retirement for women.

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Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself. John Dewey

Education on our minds

Education in the United States has become a hot-button issue. From standardized testing to charter schools to the No Child Left Behind Act, there are numerous aspects of the discussion that deserve attention. Join The City Library for an evening dedicated to delving into this important topic.

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Every time I see an adult on a bicycle, I no longer despair for the future of the human race. H. G. Wells

Community Bike Ride with Mayor Becker and Joe "Metal Cowboy" Kurmaskie

Bicycle season is upon us! Join us for a community bike ride on Saturday, Jun 2, 10am beginning at Library square. The ride will be lead by Mayor Becker and bicycle advocate Joe "Metal Cowboy" Kurmaskie.

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Joy is a subtle elf; I think one's happiest when he forgets himself. Cyril Tourneur

Library Elf is here to help

The City Library now offers Library Elf, a web-based service to help keep your whole family's library accounts in order, with options for text message alerts when items are due and much more.

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