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Amazon recently announced its Kindle Owners Lending Library, with the words “borrow for free” in its advertising copy. Well, just like your own public library, the Kindle Lending Library is not free. We often see the word “free” next to “library,” but as we all know, public libraries are not free, they are funded by taxes and [...] We fondly and gratefully remember Bob Risch, who served as Madison Library Trustee from 1994 to 2011, serving many of those years as Treasurer. Bob’s commitment to our library and his community is remarkable in that he performed his office with grace, humor, and a willingness to share his expertise as a board member and [...] The Madison Garden Club has done wonders for the library’s gardens this spring. Be sure to stop and smell the flowers next time you come to the library. Thanks go to Merle, Emily, JP, Bonnie, Jan, Marty. (Can you spot the lupine in this photo?) The Madison Library will be closed on Thursday, May 5, Friday, May 6, and Saturday, May 7 so that new carpet can be installed in the main room of the library. April is many things: National Poetry Month, Jazz Appreciation Month, Autism Awareness Month. April has Earth Day, Arbor Day, and Tax Day, major religious holidays, and this year, April 12 marks the 150 anniversary of the start of the Civil War. What do these have to do with the library? This is where you can explore [...] Ray Stineford and Bob Risch smile for the camera at the February 16, 2011 Board of Trustees meeting as they both end multi-year terms as Madison Library Trustees. Also finishing up her service of several years as Library Trustee is Judy Burton. Thank you to all Trustees who work hard to ensure the library fulfills [...] Our town highway department has done a fine job keeping our parking lot clear this winter despite the frequent snow storms. One person who stopped in the library this week said our parking lot was the best plowed of all she had visited during a day of running errands. We believe we have one of [...] Wednesday, November 24: 2 to 5 pm (closing early) Mustang Academy’s pet rock sleepover at the library The Madison Library will be open shorter hours, from 2 pm to 6 pm, on Friday, May 14, so that staff may attend the New Hampshire Library Association conference. |
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