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RFL November Calendar

To download the calendar, scroll to the bottom of this post! 11/3-11/7 Baby's Keepsake Handprint Drop In (families), Drop in ...
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RFL October Calendar

To download the calendar, scroll to the bottom of this post! 10/1 Needle Felting (Kids age 6-11) Drop-in between 1 ...
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Hale Award 2025 – Author Peter Heller

As summer comes to a close, we head straight into fall and the annual Hale Award Ceremony! For those of ...
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We’re Hiring a Teen Services Library Assistant

We are happy to announce that we have hired a new Teen Services Library Assistant. We are seeking a self-motivated, ...
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We’re Hiring a Library Page!

We are happy to announce that we have hired a new Library Page. Are you a high school student, at ...
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RFL to Change Hours of Operation

Please note there will be a change to the hours of operation beginning Tuesday, September 30th: The library will be ...
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RFL September Calendar of Events

September To download the calendar, scroll to the bottom of this post! 9/2 Temporary Tattoos (grades 6-12), 3 PM. 9/3 ...
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August 4th-9th 2025

Monday August 4th: No program, but feel free to come hang out in our teen space and use the computers, ...
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2025 Library Festival!

The Library Festival Book Sale is on August 23rd! Don't miss our famous annual Library Festival with its huge book ...
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