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Oct 7, 20202 min read

Library's Halloween Bash to be Drive-Thru This Year

This week’s Ready-to-Read program will be about the moon. In-person programs are on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Be sure to sign...

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Linda WIlson

Sep 28, 20202 min read

Free Tutoring at Dade Library

A free tutoring program at your hometown library has been launched. There are tutors available at all four branches, Dade, Chickamauga,...

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Library Opens Mondays, Resumes In-Person Ready-to-Read Program

Linda Wilson

Aug 31, 20202 min read

Library Opens Mondays, Resumes In-Person Ready-to-Read Program

The library staff is looking forward to seeing our patrons six days a week again. The library is adding open hours on Mondays for the...

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Library Resumes In-Person Kids' Programs

Linda Wilson

Aug 17, 20202 min read

Library Resumes In-Person Kids' Programs

The exhibit “Rightfully Hers,” which celebrates the 19th amendment, when women got the right to vote, will be at the library throughout...

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Linda Wilson

Jul 28, 20203 min read

Keep Reading at the Library!

The Summer Reading program was definitely different this year, and we did miss the programs with big crowds, but I think the staff has...

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Linda Wilson

Jul 20, 20201 min read

Come See Our Mini Museum--and Castle!

Come check out last week's mini museum! Original articles, documents, and autographed photos from NASA will be on display at the library...

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Linda Wilson

Jul 20, 20201 min read

Come See Our Mini Museum--and Castle!

Come check out last week's mini museum! Original articles, documents, and autographed photos from NASA will be on display at the library...

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Let the Library Help You Respond to Census!

Linda Wilson

Jul 3, 20202 min read

Let the Library Help You Respond to Census!

SMLXL The library is a good place to complete your 2020 census if you haven’t already. The staff will get you set up with a computer...

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Participate in Library's Summer Programs!

Linda WIlson

Jun 29, 20202 min read

Participate in Library's Summer Programs!

We have Summer Reading activities for adults at the Dade County Library. Mrs. Marshana has done two Facebook Live cooking classes this...

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Play Bounceback Bingo at the Library This Summer!

Linda Wilson

Jun 19, 20202 min read

Play Bounceback Bingo at the Library This Summer!

My great-nephew really liked his sword and crown that he made last week from the craft kit we picked up at the library. There is a kit...

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Make-a Some-a Marshana's Delicious Italian Soup at Library Cooking Class June 23

Linda WIlson

Jun 12, 20202 min read

Make-a Some-a Marshana's Delicious Italian Soup at Library Cooking Class June 23

Our first Adult Summer Reading Program will be a cooking class on Tuesday, June 23, at 2 p.m. on Facebook Live. You can do this in your...

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Linda Wilson

Jun 9, 20202 min read

Check Out Our Reading Room Dragon!

Please remember to sign your kids up for Summer Reading by going online to BeanStack at chrl.org. This is where you record the books your...

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Touch-Free Fun, Summer Reading, Free Kids' Meals--Here's the Library's Summer Lineup!

Linda Wilson

May 29, 20203 min read

Touch-Free Fun, Summer Reading, Free Kids' Meals--Here's the Library's Summer Lineup!

There’s lots of news about Summer Reading this week. Be sure you register your kids and teens on BeanStack at chrl.org. There will be...

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Summer Reading, Free School Meals Available at Library in June

Linda Wilson

May 22, 20203 min read

Summer Reading, Free School Meals Available at Library in June

Because of the weeks the library has been closed, and with everything else that is going on (or not going on), I have failed to introduce...

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Library's Summer Reading Program Will Adapt to COVID-19 Situation

Linda Wilson

May 18, 20202 min read

Library's Summer Reading Program Will Adapt to COVID-19 Situation

Everything is different in 2020, and that will be true of the library’s summer reading program, too. Our theme is Imagine Your Story....

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Linda Wilson

May 7, 20202 min read

Don't Fret Over Fines--All Is Forgiven!

I know regular library users get anxious about possible library fines, especially in the unprecedented situation we find ourselves in...

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Welcome Back to the Library on Tuesday! But Expect Changes.

Linda Wilson

May 1, 20202 min read

Welcome Back to the Library on Tuesday! But Expect Changes.

Our biggest news is that the library will be open next week on a limited basis. We will be open on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10...

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Glad Tidings: Library Reopens Next Week!

Linda Wilson

Apr 27, 20202 min read

Glad Tidings: Library Reopens Next Week!

You may already have heard this announcement, but the Dade County Public Library will be reopening on a limited basis beginning Tuesday,...

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Some Book Suggestions From The Library Book Club

Linda Wilson

Apr 17, 20202 min read

Some Book Suggestions From The Library Book Club

Let me remind you that if you or someone you know needs some extra food, it is available in the Little Pantry on the east side of the...

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Here Are Some Books And Resources To Help You While Away the Quarantine

Linda Wilson

Apr 9, 20202 min read

Here Are Some Books And Resources To Help You While Away the Quarantine

If you have never had time for a book club, maybe you have that time now. This month our Dade County Public Library Book Club will be...

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