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The card is your tool for borrowing books, audiobooks, CD's, CD-ROM's, videos and DVD's at all Muskingum County locations.

A group of Teen Summer Readers recently visited the Columbus Museum of Art and Franklin Park Conservatory as part of the 2009 Summer Reading program – Be Creative @ your Library!

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First Dog
J. Patrick LewisDog travels the world looking for the perfect place to live, meeting dogs of many breeds before finally returning to Washington, D.C., where he learns of a special family seeking a pet to live in their big, white house. Picture Book.
LIBRARY HEADLINES
As of Monday afternoon, legislators are passing a temporary budget for the next 7 days to allow time to finalize the 2009-2011 biennium budget. We understand legislators heard your voices of support for public libraries. However, a report indicated libraries can still expect "significant cuts" in the next budget. Please check back for updates. We may need to call on your assistance again in the coming days.
E-mail contact information for our area legislators are listed on the link. If you prefer to call, the phone numbers are: Governor Strickland - 614-466-3555; Senator Stewart - 614-466-8076; Representative Balderson - 614-644-6014; and Representative Garrison - 614-644-8728. If the line is busy or your e-mail bounces back, PLEASE try again.
CALL TO ACTION
Looking for plans to build a deck or make other improvements? Click here for the definitive online tool for home improvement assistance, including: maintenance, remodeling, electrical work, plumbing, wood projects, outdoor improvements, decorating home & garden, etc.
Home Improvement Reference Center - click here
Do you have a motor or small engine to repair? Click here for small engine repair assistance, including: ATVs, commercial mowers, farm tractors, generators, motorcycles, marine (boats), outdoor power equipment, PWC (personal watercraft/jet ski), snowblowers, snowmobiles, tillers and other small engines.
Small Engine Repair Reference Center - click here
Students in Grades 4-12 can click here for a one-on-one tutor session between the hours of 2 and 9 PM. Note: Newly Expanded Hours!
Live Homework Help
Registration for the 6 week read-for-fun Summer Reading program opens Monday,June 8 at all 6 public libraries in Muskingum County. The Summer Reading program runs June 15 through July 25. Special programs are planned for children and teens. Adults can be a part of the Summer Reading fun by participating in the Book Bag to Go! program. Be Creative @ your Library this summer - be a Summer Reader!
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