March 2024

Four books for new baby from FMPL

FMPL new baby book bundle gifted to local educator

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/*! elementor – v3.18.0 – 20-12-2023 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=”.svg”]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} Lori Peterson, our 3K instructor extraordinaire at Good Shepherd, is a new grandmother! Congratulations! We made sure she got an FMPL book bundle immediately to share with her precious grandchild and family. Thanks FMPL for this beautiful outreach project and embracing our newest […]

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Child holding book, NO MORE PACIFIER DUCK

Pacifier tree ritual

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The universe

Did you know that a lunar eclipse always precedes a solar eclipse?!

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Announcement of Lisa Jelenic's honor

Congratulations Lisa Jelenic!

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Do you recognize the national symbol for libraries?

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A lifetime pursuit of collecting library cards!

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