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Spring 2025 Makers - Writing Workshop - Cali Cage and Morgan Paige Shorts
Spring Maker in-Residence

The Maker-in-Residence program was created to connect the public with art and the people who create it. Our spring Makers are spoken word artists and authors from The Sparrow's Fortune Spoken Word Collective. Join them for a writing workshop!

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The Big Read

We will be celebrating “Beloved” by Toni Morrison through the National Endowment for the Arts annual Big Reads grant. Click herefor more information on this exciting partnership with other community entities to provide months of educational events and activities around the theme of “Where We Live.”

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Columbia Branch Levy

Click here to learn more about this levy and what it means for the branch.

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Genealogical Reference Resources

Whether you are just starting out or stuck along the way in researching your family tree, we can help! Click here for our Genealogy Resources page and email us at local-history@lpls.info if you need assistance.

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Treat Your Shelf

Receive personalized reading recommendations straight to your email! Click here to get started and the library staff will get busy creating a list of five book titles for your reading pleasure.

“Great service! Found several authors new to me and enjoyed every one of them! Thanks 😊” – Sue R.

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America's News

Explore and stay informed on local and national topics, people and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more.