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Beyond WebMD: A Local Resource for Reliable Health Information
by Debbie Wiedeman
MGPL partners with Advocate Children's Hospital to help get your health questions answered.
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Calling All Plant People 🌱
by Brenda Ross
Meet other plant enthusiasts and take home a new plant friend at our Plant Swap on May 7.
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3 Crafty Projects Coming Soon to Creativebug
by Mark Knox
Paperweights, embroidery, and DIY bags await you at our go-to resource for free video arts & crafts workshops.
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Spirit Week: Fun Daily Activities (and a Prize) for National Library Week
by Karina Guico
We've got spirit! Yes we do! We've got spirit! How 'bout YOU?
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Meet the New Library Trustees
by Pam Leffler
A short Q&A with Mark Flores and Mohammed Hussain, the Library's newest trustees.
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How Are We Doing? Results from the Patron Satisfaction Survey
by Chad Comello
A few general takeaways from what you like about the library, what you don't like, and how we can improve.
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5 household tools you should borrow instead of buy
by Edmund Balzer
They might sound boring, but they're actually super helpful for making your home healthier and more efficient.
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Coming Together with Kids Book Clubs
by Debbie Wiedeman
We're excited to host several kids book discussions at MGPL in March related to disability awareness.
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4 Myths About Comics, Graphic Novels, and Manga
by Chad Comello
"They're just for kids" and other assumptions about visual stories that need to change.
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A Special StoryWalk Message and Recipe
by Jess Alexander
The author of our January StoryWalk® book shares her family recipe for stuffed grape leaves.
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