February 17, 2025
Good Morning!
On The Calendar:
Mon Feb 17 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Mon Feb 17 at 2:00 Book Club
Mon Feb 17 at 5:30 Chat & Chew
Tues Feb 18 at 1:30 Tuesday Quilters
Tues Feb 18 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Wed Feb 19 at 10:15 Story Time
Wed Feb 19 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Wed Feb 19 at 2:00 Around the World- Serbia
Wed Feb 19 at 2:30 Lots of Layers with Jenny Hulme- for grade K-5th
Thurs Feb 20 at 10:00 Cribbage and Rummikub
Thurs Feb 20 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Fri Feb 21 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Mon Feb 24 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Mon Feb 24 at 2:00 BINGO
Tues Feb 25 at 1:05 Outside the Lines Adult Coloring
Tues Feb 25 at 1:30 Tuesday Quilters
Tues Feb 25 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Wed Feb 26 at 10:15 Story Time
Wed Feb 26 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Wed Feb 26 at 2:00 Not Your Father’s Board Game
Wed Feb 26 at 2:30 Early Out Activity -Bingo- for grades 3rd-6th
Thurs Feb 27 at 10:00 Cribbage and Rummikub
Thurs Feb 27 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Thurs Feb 27 at 5:30 Winter Boredom Buster Game Night
Fri Feb 28 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
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Book Clubs:
Join our Monday Book Club TODAY Monday, February 17 to discuss A Lantern in her Hand by Bess Streeter Aldrich, while enjoying a hot beverage. We will also hand out next month’s selection If You Ask Me (And of Course You Won’t) by Betty White.
Our Chat & Chew Book Club also meets tonight Monday, February 17 at 5:30. This is an informal group that gathers to discuss books we have been reading lately or have heard about, while munching on a snack. Please join us for either group – newcomers are always welcome!
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Around the World in 8 Months: Serbia
Join Laurie in exploring a new country each month! We'll sample cuisine and learn about the countries from people who have lived or visited there.
Our next destination is Serbia with Kristin & Pete McMillan-Stefanovic on Wednesday, February 19 at 2:00. Join us to learn more.
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Early-Out Program:
Join Miss Sue for our Early Out program on Wednesdays at 2:30.
February 19 - Lots of Layers with Jenny Hulme grades K-5
February 26 - Bingo- for grades 3rd-6th
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Not Your Father’s Board Game:
Join us Wednesday, February 26 at 2:00 as David Means, a board game enthusiast shares “Not Your Father’s Board Games”. Come learn about the history of board games.
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Winter Blues Boredom Buster:
Join Laurie Thursday, February 27 at 5:30-7:00 for a Game Night with David Means. Snack, Drinks and games provided. Please stop at the library for more information.
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Outside the Lines Coloring:
Come to the library for a relaxing hour of coloring and visiting this Tuesday January 28 at 1:05. We provide bookmarks and greeting cards for all occasions for you to color. We also provide colored pencils and markers, or bring your own! There is no cost or sign up required.
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Tumblebooks – FREE kids ebooks online:
Tumblebooks is an online collection of e-books for children. It can be accessed from any device with internet, so they can read on a computer, tablet or phone. This is a great resource to use anytime your kids say “I’m bored!”, or as an additional way to get them reading more books!
Kids can read along with over 1,100 animated, talking picture books, as well as chapter books, non-fiction books, and graphic novels, and play games and put together puzzles. And it’s all FREE for our library patrons! Just go to our website (link below), click on the Tumblebooks box on the homepage, and put in your library card number. Or download the free Tumblebooks app.
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Launch Pads:
We have 5 launch pads in our circulation until the end of February. Kids Launchpads are loaded with learning apps, videos, games, and more for hours of interactive learning and play. Stop in and check one out!
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2025 Book Challenge:
Our 2025 Reading Challenge focuses on books about Iowa or Iowans! During 2025, read one book from each category that is:
· by an Iowa author (born and/or resided in) or
· set in Iowa or
· connected to Iowa or Iowans.
Stop in the library to pick up a log sheet, and one of our librarians will be happy to help you with suggestions for book ideas!
There is no set time frame to follow when completing this challenge. You have the entire year to complete at least one book from each category. Expand your literary experience, and try something new!
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New Books:
Nonfiction:
Crochet Animal Friends: Techniques & Patterns
Crochet Cute Critters: 26 Easy Amigurumi Patterns
Mama Made Minis Knotted Loveys: 16 Heirloom Amigurumi Crochet Patterns
Children’s Fiction:
That's Not My Kitten by Fiona Watt
That's Not My Bunny by Fiona Watt
That's Not My Dragon by Fiona Watt
New DVD:
Cabrini
Reagan
Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot
Venom: The Last Dance #3
Wicked
Pun-Of-The-Week:
HE THREW SODIUM CHLORIDE AT ME! THAT’S A SALT!
Have a great week!
Donna DeBoef
Traer Public Library
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February 10, 2025
Good Morning!
On The Calendar:
Mon Feb 10 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Mon Feb 10 at 2:00 Yarnworks Social Club
Tues Feb 11 at 1:30 Tuesday Quilters
Tues Feb 11 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Wed Feb 12 at 10:15 Story Time
Wed Feb 12 at 11:30 Scones & Tomes
Wed Feb 12 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Wed Feb 12 at 2:00 UNI Dementia Simulation House
Wed Feb 12 at 2:30 Marshmallow Fun - for grade 3rd-6th
Thurs Feb 13 at 10:00 Cribbage and Rummikub
Thurs Feb 13 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Thurs Feb 13 at 2:00 Yarnworks Social Club
Fri Feb 14 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Mon Feb 17 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Mon Feb 17 at 2:00 Book Club
Mon Feb 17 at 5:30 Chat & Chew
Tues Feb 18 at 1:30 Tuesday Quilters
Tues Feb 18 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Wed Feb 19 at 10:15 Story Time
Wed Feb 19 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Wed Feb 19 at 2:00 Around the World- Serbia
Wed Feb 19 at 2:30 Lots of Layers with Jenny Hulme- for grade K-5th
Thurs Feb 20 at 10:00 Cribbage and Rummikub
Thurs Feb 20 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Fri Feb 21 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
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Yarnworks Social Club:
Join us today Monday, February 10 at 2:00 and Thursday, February 13 at 5:30 for a fun and informal get-together for crocheters and knitters! We will meet monthly on the 2nd Monday at 2:00 and the 2nd Thursday at 5:30 to knit, crochet, socialize and enjoy a hot beverage.
Someone will be available to answer questions or show you how to get started. We have yarn and hooks and needles you can use, or bring your own supplies and projects to work on.
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UNI DEMENTIA SIMULATION HOUSE:
UNI has created an innovative hands-on learning experience for the community in the Dementia Simulation House, a home where individuals use goggles, headphones and gloves to experience what it’s like to live with dementia.
It focuses on educating individuals about Alzheimer's and other dementias, increasing empathy for those living with dementia, and empowering care partners.
Please join us Wednesday, February 12 at 2:00 pm to learn more
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Early-Out Program:
Join Miss Sue for our Early Out program on Wednesdays at 2:30.
February 12 - Early Out Activities - Marshmallow Fun grades 3-6
February 19 – Lots of Layers with Jenny Hulme grades K-5
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Book Clubs:
Join us for an informal book club Scones & Tomes this Wednesday,
February 12 at 11:30. We share and discuss the books we have read lately while enjoying a sweet treat and a hot beverage. Attendees always get ideas for great books to add to their reading lists. Newcomers are always welcome.
Join our Monday Book Club Monday, February 17 at 2:00 to discuss A Lantern in her Hand by Bess Streeter Aldrich, while enjoying a hot beverage. We will also hand out next month’s selection If You Ask Me (And of Course You Won’t) by Betty White
Our Chat & Chew Book Club also meets Monday, February 17 at 5:30. This is an informal group that gathers to discuss books we have been reading lately or have heard about, while munching on a snack. Please join us for either group – newcomers are always welcome!
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Launch Pads:
We have 5 launch pads in our circulation until the end of February. Kids Launchpads are loaded with learning apps, videos, games, and more for hours of interactive learning and play.
Stop in and check one out!
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Around the World in 8 Months: Serbia
Join Laurie in exploring a new country each month! We'll sample cuisine and learn about the countries from people who have lived or visited there.
Our next destination is Serbia with Kristin & Pete McMillan-Stefanovic on Wednesday, February 19 at 2:00. Join us to learn more.
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Stay Sharp Memory Kits available for checkout:
The Library has 3 Stay Sharp Memory Kits available for check out. The kits help support those experiencing Alzheimer’s, dementia, memory loss, and other cognitive impairment, or those just wishing to keep their minds sharp.
Each kit is intended to help you interact, converse, or reminisce with others, including those with cognitive decline. The kits include items that stimulate memory and help spark conversations about life experiences, such as books, photos, sensory tools, puzzles and games.
We have 3 kits available: Garden, Handyman, and Birds & Butterflies
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Not Your Father’s Board Game:
Join us Wednesday, February 26 at 2:00 as David Means, a board game enthusiast shares “Not Your Fathers Board Games”. Come learn about the history of board games.
Winter Blues Boredom Buster:
Join Laurie Thursday, February 27 at 5:30-7:00 for a Game Night with David Means. Snack, Drinks and games provided. Please stop at the library for more information.
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New Books:
Fiction:
Shattering Dawn- #3 The Lost Night Files by Jayne Ann Krentz
Lady Macbeth by Ava Reid
Daughter of No Worlds - #1 War of lost hearts by Carissa Broadbent
The Clockwork Three by Matthew Kirby
Searching for Dragons - #2 Enchanted Forest Chronicles by Patricia Wrede
Children’s Fiction:
5-Minute Moana Stories
New DVD:
Wicked
Thicker Than Water
Dragon Kingdom
Prenatal Yoga
6 Puppy Tails
Pun-Of-The-Week:
I HEARD OXYGEN WAS DATING MAGNESIUM AND I WAS LIKE…OMG
Have a great week!
Donna DeBoef
Traer Public Library
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February 3, 2025
Good Morning!
On The Calendar:
Mon Feb 3 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Tues Feb 4 at 1:30 Tuesday Quilters
Tues Feb 4 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Tues Feb 4 at 4:00 Silent Book Club
Wed Feb 5 at 10:15 Story Time
Wed Feb 5 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Wed Feb 5 at 2:00 Coffee & Crafty Cards
Wed Feb 5 at 2:30 Lego Boat Challenge - for grade 3rd-6th
Thurs Feb 6 at 10:00 Cribbage and Rummikub
Thurs Feb 6 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Fri Feb 7 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Fri Feb 7 at 2:00 Watercolors with Stephenie
Mon Feb 10 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Mon Feb 10 at 2:00 Yarnworks Social Club
Tues Feb 11 at 1:30 Tuesday Quilters
Tues Feb 11 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Wed Feb 12 at 10:15 Story Time
Wed Feb 12 at 11:30 Scones & Tomes
Wed Feb 12 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Wed Feb 12 at 2:00 UNI Dementia Simulation House
Wed Feb 12 at 2:30 Marshmallow Fun - for grade 3rd-6th
Thurs Feb 13 at 10:00 Cribbage and Rummikub
Thurs Feb 13 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Thurs Feb 13 at 2:00 Yarnworks Social Club
Fri Feb 14 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
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Silent Book Club:
Come read with friends February 4 from 4-5!
At Silent Book Club there's no assigned reading. SBC members gather to read together in quiet camaraderie. All readers are welcome - ebooks or audiobooks, poetry or prose, fiction or non-fiction... it's BYOBook.
Welcome to introvert happy hour!
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Get Active at the Library!
Our Fit & Feisty exercise group meets every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 1:00. We offer a variety of exercises, and you can participate from either a sitting or standing position, so it’s appropriate for all fitness levels.
We also offer Chair Yoga on Tuesdays &Thursdays at 2:15. This is a very basic yoga class that focuses on relaxation, stretching, balance, and breathing. All exercises are done from either from a seated position, using the chair, or beside your chair.
There is no cost for either of these programs. Give one of them a try!
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Carnegie Café Coffee & Crafty Cards:
Craft a cute greeting card with Jenny Bledsoe on
Wednesday, February 5 at 2:00 while enjoying a cup of coffee, tea or cocoa.
There is no cost, and no sign-up is required. We provide all supplies.
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Watercolors with Stephenie:
Join Stephenie on Friday, February 7 at 2:00 in the Talen Community Room for another watercolor painting class. We focus on learning a different painting technique each month.
Newcomers are welcome! You do not need any prior painting experience to enjoy her classes! All supplies are provided.
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Early-Out Program:
Join Miss Sue for our Early Out program for grades 3-6 on Wednesdays
at 2:30. February 5 - Early Out Activities - Lego Life boat
February 12 - Early Out Activities - Marshmallow Fun
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Launch Pads:
We temporarily have 5 launch pads in our circulation. Kids Launchpads are loaded with learning apps, videos, games, and more for hours of interactive learning and play. Stop in and check one out!
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2025 Reading Challenge:
Our 2025 Reading Challenge focuses on books about Iowa or Iowans! During 2025, read one book from each category that is:
· by an Iowa author (born and/or resided in) or
· set in Iowa or
· connected to Iowa or Iowans.
Stop in the library to pick up a log sheet, and one of our librarians will be happy to help you with suggestions for book ideas!
There is no set time frame to follow when completing this challenge. You have the entire year to complete at least one book from each category.
Expand your literary experience, and try something new!
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Yarnworks Social Club:
Join us for a fun and informal get-together for crocheters and knitters! We will meet the 2nd Monday at 2:00 and the 2nd Thursday at 5:30 to knit, crochet, socialize and enjoy a hot beverage. We have yarn and hooks and needles you can use, or bring your own supplies and projects to work on.
This month's club will meet Monday, February 10 at 2:00 and Thursday, February 13 at 5:30 Pros & newbies welcome!
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UNI DEMENTIA SIMULATION HOUSE:
UNI has created an innovative hands-on learning experience for the community in the Dementia Simulation House, a home where individuals use goggles, headphones and gloves to experience what it’s like to live with dementia. It focuses on educating individuals about Alzheimer's and other dementias, increasing empathy for those living with dementia, and empowering care partners.
Please join us Wednesday, February 12 at 2 pm to learn more
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New Books:
Fiction:
Eddie Winston is Looking for Love by Marianne Cronin
Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney
Unforgotten by Shelley Shepard Gray
Part of Your World - #1 Part of Your World Series by Abby Jimenez
Yours Truly- #2 Part of Your World Series by Abby Jimenez
Distant Sons by Tim Johnston
Track Her Down #9 Bree Taggert Series by Melinda Leigh
Where the Creek Bends by Linda Lael Miller
Happily Never After by Lynn Painter
Normal People by Sally Rooney
Rez Ball by Byron Graves
Powerless - #1 Powerless trilogy by Lauren Roberts
Variation by Rebecca Yarros
The Wild Robot Escapes- #3 Wild Robot by Peter Brown
The Wild Robot Protects- #2 Wild Robot by Peter Brown
Escaping Peril- #8 Wings of Fire Graphic Series
Children’s:
Paw Patrol- Rescue Wings
The Little Puppy by Nicola Killen
Nonfiction:
The Worlds between two rivers: Perspectives on American Indians in Iowa by Gretchen Bataille
Pun-Of-The-Week:
I WAS A CONTESTANT IN A BUBBLE BUM CONTEST, BUT I BLEW IT!
Have a great week!
Donna DeBoef
Traer Public Library
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January 27, 2025
Good Morning!
On The Calendar:
Mon Jan 27 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Mon Jan 27 at 2:00 BINGO
Tues Jan 28 at 1:05 Outside the Lines Adult Coloring
Tues Jan 28 at 1:30 Tuesday Quilters
Tues Jan 28 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Wed Jan 29 at 10:15 Story Time
Wed Jan 29 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Wed Jan 29 at 2:00 Ioponics with Dr. Michael Bechtel
Wed Jan 29 at 2:30 Early Out Activities – BINGO for grade 3rd-6th
Thurs Jan 30 at 10:00 Cribbage and Rummikub
Thurs Jan 30 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Thurs Jan 30 at 5:30 Winter Blues Boredom Buster
Fri Jan 31 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Mon Feb 3 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Tues Feb 4 at 1:30 Tuesday Quilters
Tues Feb 4 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Tues Feb 4 at 4:00 Silent Book Club
Wed Feb 5 at 10:15 Story Time
Wed Feb 5 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Wed Feb 5 at 2:00 Coffee & Crafty Cards
Wed Feb 5 at 2:30 Lego Boat Challenge - for grade 3rd-6th
Thurs Feb 6 at 10:00 Cribbage and Rummikub
Thurs Feb 6 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Fri Feb 7 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Fri Feb 7 at 2:00 Watercolors with Stephenie
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BINGO TODAY:
Join Anne today, January 27 at 2:00 for a fun hour of BINGO in the Community Room. There is no cost or sign-up. You can win exciting prizes!
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Outside the Lines Coloring:
Come to the library for a relaxing hour of coloring and visiting this Tuesday January 28 at 1:05.
We provide bookmarks and greeting cards for all occasions for you to color. We also provide colored pencils and markers, or bring your own!
There is no cost or sign up required
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Chair Yoga - Get Active at the Library!
Join us for Chair Yoga on Tuesdays &Thursdays at 2:15. This is a very basic yoga class that focuses on relaxation, stretching, balance, and breathing. All exercises are done from either from a seated position, using the chair, or beside your chair.
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Early-Out Program –
Join Miss Sue for our Early Out program for grades 3-6 on Wednesdays at 2:30.
January 29- Early Out Activities - BINGO
February 5- Early Out Activities - Lego Life boat
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Down & Dirty Gardening:
FREE Seeds! We received a donation of 2024 seed packets from Home Depot, and we are giving them away! Seed give-a-way is on the lower level at the bottom of the
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IOPONICS:
Sign up for a hands on learning time about Ioponics with Dr. Michael Bechtel on Wednesday, January 29 at 2:00. The cost is $4 and everyone will make an Ioponic system
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Silent Book Club:
Come read with friends February 4 from 4-5!
At Silent Book Club there's no assigned reading. SBC members gather to read together in quiet camaraderie. All readers are welcome - ebooks or audiobooks, poetry or prose, fiction or non-fiction... it's BYOBook.
Welcome to introvert happy hour!
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Launch Pads:
We temporarily have 5 launch pads in our circulation.
Kids Launchpads are loaded with learning apps, videos, games, and more for hours of interactive learning and play. Stop in and check one out!
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2025 Book Challenge:
Our 2025 Reading Challenge focuses on books about Iowa or Iowans! During 2025, read a book from each category that is:
· by an Iowa author (born and/or resided in) or
· set in Iowa or
· connected to Iowa or Iowans.
Stop in the library to pick up a log sheet, and one of our librarians will be happy to help you with suggestions for book ideas!
There is no set time frame to follow when completing this challenge. You have the entire year to complete at least one book from each category.
Expand your literary experience, and try something new!
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New Books:
Fiction:
Anastasia by Sophie Lark
Jack by Susan May Warren
Full Measures by Rebecca Yarros
More Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
The Surrogate Mother by Freida McFadden
UFO of God: The Extraordinary True Story of Chris Bledsoe by Chris Bledsoe
Nonfiction:
All the Beauty in the World:The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me by Patrick Bringley
Ugly: A Memoir by Robert Hoge
Cartoons as Commentary: Three decades at the Register by Frank Miller
Pun-Of-The-Week:
A PIG LOST HIS VOICE. NOW HE’S SO DISGRUNTLED.
Have a great week!
Donna DeBoef
Traer Public Library
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