ROCHESTER HILLS PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWSLETTER | SPRING 2022 CONNECTING PATRONS TO INFORMATION In This Issue WINE, WIT & WISDOM RETURNS AUTHORS IN APRIL AUTOGRAPH PARTY Page 2 Cover: Circulation Assistant Amber H. and RHPL's Circulation Services team help connect patrons of all ages to information every day. Photo: Courtney Allen. GENERAL INFORMATION Juliane Morian, Library Director juliane.morian@rhpl.org General..........................248-656-2900 Adult.....................................650-7130 Youth....................................650-7140 Outreach/Bookmobile..........650-7150 TDD.......................................650-7153 Hours....................................650-7170 Item Renewals......................650-7174 Friends Membership.............650-7160 Friends Events.......................650-7176 Friends Book Sales................650-7178 Friends Gift Shop..................650-7179 LIBRARY BOARD Madge Lawson........................ President Anne Kucher.................... Vice-President Charles Stouffer....................... Secretary Robert Bonam......................... Treasurer Melinda Deel.............................. Trustee Julianne Reyes............................ Trustee City of Rochester Liaison: Alice Moo Oakland Township Library Board Liaison: Michael Tyler The library board meets monthly on the second Monday. Meetings are open to the public. Reasonable auxiliary aids & services are available. NEWS & VIEWS STAFF Tiffany Dziurman Stozicki, Editor & Public Relations Manager Courtney Allen, Graphic Designer & Public Relations Assistant Contributors: Mary Davis, Rebecca LaFave, Betsy Raczkowski, Allison Sartwell REGISTRATION & LIBRARY CARD INFORMATION This icon indicates registration is required. Many programs require registration with an active RHPL card unless otherwise noted. To apply for an RHPL card, visit rhpl.org/use-the-library/get-a-library-card. A LETTER FROM THE LIBRARY DIRECTOR This is the time of year when we reflect on the word “renewal.” The feature story in this issue of News & Views highlights the library’s circulation department and the many ways this team assists in distributing materials to the public. RHPL is among the more advanced libraries using technology to meet and exceed patron expectations. For example, automatic renewal is a form of innovation where the library allows up to eight renewals on most items if no one else is waiting for them. Automatic renewals ensure that items are where they should be – in the hands of readers – and not sitting on library shelves. RHPL staff curate a dynamic collection of materials and strive to have 50% of the collection checked out at any one time. Yet, “renewal” can also mean a refresh of library materials. Just as we in Michigan look forward to the spring and a reawakening of warm air and green leaves, the library staff keeps collections of books, DVDs, and other loanable items updated throughout the year. You could say it is always springtime at the library! Annually, library staff deselects or “weeds out” about 5-7% of the collection. Weeding is based on standard collection development practices. Librarians consider a range of factors such as the condition of items in the collection. They review shelf-sitters that no longer hold much interest from patrons. Librarians also use checkout data to see patterns in contemporary community interests. The result is a fresh collection that is reflective of the community. Therefore, as you prepare for spring, consider visiting the library either in person or online, at the Community Bookmobile, or at the drive-thru window to check out new items that enlighten, educate, entertain, and inform. A special thank you to the Huizenga Endowment Fund for underwritinig the cost of two new AED devices for the library. Juliane Morian Page 3 FRIENDS USED BOOK SALES RETURNED IN 2021 Last year’s used book sales were quite successful for Friends! From January through May, the sale was by appointment only. In July, Friends hosted a sidewalk sale of children’s books. In the fall, the sale returned to its second-floor location and was open to the public – the first time since February 2020. The year ended with the Quality Sale filled with gift-giving items. The year 2021 ended with a profit of $111,114 – made possible by the many volunteers and happy patrons! Library staff, in turn, helped Friends cope with changing circumstances. The next sale is April 20-24. Visit calendar.rhpl.org for times and any changes to the schedule. We look forward to seeing you in Spring! LITTLE FREE LENDING LIBRARY SEASON IS HERE! It is time again for neighbors, business owners, and residents in Rochester Hills, Rochester, and Oakland Township to consider installing Friends of RHPL Little Free Lending Library! These little libraries are popular throughout the country and are seen on street corners, parks, and front yards. They house books for all ages to exchange and share. Friends of RHPL offers a pre-constructed library with post and installation instructions for $325. Purchasers paint, varnish, and decorate the libraries, choose a location, dig a hole, and keep them stocked with books. For more information, contact Kim Whitney at 248-224-0889 or send an email to whitney.kim2347@yahoo.com. Orders are filled within one-to-three weeks and will be available for pick up. THE FRIENDS LIBRARY STORE NEEDS YOU! The Friends Library Store is a great place to shop. But it is also a great place to volunteer! Right now, the store needs volunteers to fill or complete several shifts. You need to be able to work a three-hour weekly shift, and know that a seasoned volunteer works with new candidates for training purposes. For questions or to volunteer, please call 248-650-7179 and leave a message. You can stop by the store to pick up an application, or email the store manager at darlene.tomczyk@rhpl.org to have an application emailed to you. Page 4 Connecting Patrons to Information to Information Circulation Services plays a vital role in library operations When you walk into Rochester Hills Public Library, the first friendly faces you see belong to our Circulation Services team. Circulation Services is one of the library's key departments. Located near the library's main entrance, Circulation assists patrons with a variety of needs. Did you know RHPL's Circulation team oversees the flow of over 5,000 library materials in and out of the building every day? That is nearly two million items per year! Circulation Services connects patrons with the items they want in the library. The team's primary task is to get library materials to readers, thinkers, and doers as quickly and efficiently as possible. Page 5 Circulation Services also secures materials from other libraries (MeLCat), sorts returned items, and helps patrons apply for a library card, pay fines, and locate held items. When materials are returned to RHPL, the Circulation team checks them in and prepares them to be shelved or repaired. Overall, they keep items in good condition so they can circulate for as long as possible. Many books, DVDs, and CDs are returned and checked in with the library’s automated machine at the drive-up deposit box. This machine reads the library barcodes, checks in items, and sorts them by collection. With such a streamlined return process, the Circulation team can get library items to their next destination as quickly as possible. The drive-up window offers patrons quick and convenient library service from the comfort of their car. Over the past two years, the use of RHPL's drive-up service has grown increasingly popular and remains an active patron service. Additionally, Circulation Services engages with patrons in person and over the phone by answering questions and directing them to librarians and other departments. If you live, work, attend school, or own property in Rochester, Rochester Hills, or Oakland Township, you are eligible for a Rochester Hills Public Library card. Apply for a library card online at rhpl.org and visit the Circulation Desk or the drive-up window to meet a Circulation Services staff member who will issue your library card. Questions? Call 248-650-7174. Page 6 ADULT PROGRAMS Register online at calendar.rhpl.org or scan the QR code using the camera on your mobile device. Questions? Call the Adult Reference Desk at 248-650-7130 or send an email to adult.reference@rhpl.org. Registration opens one month before the programs begin. ECOLOGY &ENVIRONMENT Owls in Michigan Tuesday, March 29, 7 p.m. Multipurpose Room. Amanda Felk of Dinosaur Hill leads a fun program for all ages to learn about the species of owls commonly and uncommonly found in Michigan. Prepare Your Garden for Spring Cleanup Thursday, March 31, 7 p.m. Multipurpose Room. Members of Rochester Pollinators teach multiple ways to get your garden ready for spring. Improving Water Quality Begins in Your Backyard Tuesday, April 19, 7 p.m. Multipurpose Room. Katie Yates, education director for the Clinton River Watershed Council, discusses natural solutions for handling stormwater. This program is in partnership with Rochester Pollinators. Preparing the Road Ahead: Water and Infrastructure Tuesday, May 10, 7 p.m. Multipurpose Room. Oakland County Water Resource Commissioner Jim Nash discusses water infrastructure, funding, and drains. Craig Bryson, senior communications manager for the Oakland County Road Commission, answers questions about road drains and other road matters. HEALTH & WELLNESS Public & Private: Motivate Responsible Use of Technology & Prevent Digital Abuse Tuesday, April 12, 7 p.m. Ages 13+. Zoom Meeting. In partnership with Rochester Area Youth Assistance, author Richard Guerry presents an award-winning program about the myths surrounding online anonymity, privacy, and disappearing digital content. What Food Labels Tell Us: How to Be an Informed Eater Thursday, April 21, 7 p.m. Multipurpose Room. Lisa Howard, “The Cultured Cook,” explores ingredients, nutritional terms, and marketing claims to help you walk the grocery store aisles with confidence! Page 7 Coping Effectively with Big Feelings: Strategies to Metabolize Unsettling Feelings Tuesday, April 26, 7 p.m. Multipurpose Room. In partnership with Rochester Area Youth Assistance, clinical psychologist James D. Jones, Ph.D, P.C., discusses unsettling feelings and strategies to minimize them. MI Rehabilitation Services: Assisting individuals with Disabilities Obtain Employment Tuesday, May 17, 7 p.m. Zoom Meeting. A vocational rehabilitation counselor from Michigan Rehabilitation Services discusses customized solutions for businesses and individuals with disabilities. HISTORY, ART & CULTURE Women’s Experiences During the Holocaust Thursday, March 10, 7 p.m. Multipurpose Room. Representatives from the Zekelman Holocaust Center, located in Farmington Hills, examine the unique experiences of women, particularly marginalized women in Germany, during World War II. Zekelman Holocaust Center is a Michigan Activity Pass (MAP) participant. Genealogy Club Saturdays: March 12 & April 9, 2 p.m. Online Meeting. Do you have questions about researching your family history? An expert genealogy volunteer provides tips and tricks to help you build your family tree. Turn the Page: The Bob Seger Story Tuesday, March 15, 7 p.m. Multipurpose Room. In this multimedia presentation, author Edward Sarkis Balian, Ph.D., shares stories from his book, Turn the Page, the first and only biography of musician Bob Seger. Legendary Women of the Mesopotamia Thursday, March 24, 7 p.m. Multipurpose Room. Weam Namou, executive director of the Chaldean Cultural Center in West Bloomfield Township, presents the fascinating history of the legendary women of Mesopotamia (Iraq). The Chaldean Cultural Center is a Michigan Activity Pass (MAP) participant. The History of Stagecrafters in Royal Oak Tuesday, April 5, 7 p.m. Multipurpose Room. Stagecrafters members share the history of their troupe located at the Baldwin Theatre in Royal Oak, Michigan. Stagecrafters is a Michigan Activity Pass (MAP) participant. An Evening with Orville & Katharine Wright Thursday, April 14, 7 p.m. Multipurpose Room. Dorè Productions presents an entertaining evening with aviator Orville Wright and his sister, Katharine. The Piet Oudolf Story: Gardening Design Thursday, April 28, 7 p.m. Zoom Meeting. Deborah Chud traces her discovery of Piet Oudolf, one of the world’s leading naturalistic landscape and garden designers. The Purple Gang: Detroit’s OwnProhibition-Era Criminal Gang Tuesday, May 3, 7 p.m. Zoom Meeting. Historian Joe Oldenburg dives into the history of Detroit’s most notorious gang. Solving the Great Lakes First Maritime Mystery Thursday, May 12, 7 p.m. Multipurpose Room. Steve and Kathie Libert take you on their journey of discovery in solving the first Great Lakes maritime mystery of Robert La Salle's flagship, "Le Griffon." Page 8 CRAFTS Register for a time to make crafts at RHPL! Textured Art Canvas Thursday, May 5, 6-7 p.m. Paint a textured canvas with monochrome neutral paint colors. Cardboard Cat Castle Saturday, May 14, 2-4 p.m. Create a purr-fect custom cardboard creation for a favorite kitty! TAKE & MAKE Register for the programs below to reserve supplies, pick up your kits on the date listed, and take them home! Kits will be available for pick up at the Adult Reference Desk. Ear Saver Mask Extenders Tuesday, March 1. Make a mask extender and give your ears some relief while wearing face masks. All supplies included. Self-Watering Seed Tray Tuesday, April 4. Interested in getting into gardening but worried you do not have a green thumb? Make a self-watering seed tray and watch your plants grow! Strawberry Cross Stitch Tuesday, May 3. Pick up supplies. Sew a miniature cross-stitch strawberry. All supplies except scissors are included. SUNDAY CONCERTS The Boogie Woogie Kid: Matthew Ball Sunday, March 27, 2 p.m. Multipurpose Room. Piano player Matthew Ball performs songs from the “American Songbook” and other favorite tunes for the whole family! Singing the Good Old Songs Again Sunday, April 10, 2 p.m. Multipurpose Room. Jackie Davidson, an original member of the Grammy-award-winning The New Christy Minstrels, and Gary Brandt, a popular folk performer and accomplished songwriter, perform an energetic show filled with classic and original folk songs, lighthearted humor, and personal stories. The Magnificent 7 Sunday, May 22, 2 p.m. Multipurpose Room. From Oakland University’s School of Music, Theatre, and Dance comes the award-winning percussion septet, The Magnificent 7, to perform chamber pieces and solo arrangements. Register for concerts online at calendar.rhpl.org. Page 9 WRITING & BOOK DISCUSSIONS 50 Books In a Year Reading Challenge January-December 2022. Online. (rhpl.beanstack.org). Register for this challenge anytime of year using Beanstack (online and available as an app for Android and Apple devices). Read at your own pace and earn prizes! Books on Tap Mondays: March 14 & May 9, 7 p.m. Main Street Billiards, VIP Room (215 S. Main Street). Meet at Main Street Billiards for a casual book club in a relaxed setting. Food and drinks are available for purchase. Pick up a copy of the books at the Adult Reference desk upon registration or download the eBook edition using the Libby app. March 14: Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Morena-Garcia May 9: How to Write an Autobiographical Novel: Essays by Alexander Chee Between the Lines Tuesdays: March 15, April 19 & May 17, 2 p.m. Multipurpose Room. Join RHPL’s lively monthly book discussion! Pick up a copy of the book at the Adult Reference Desk or download an audiobook edition using the Libby app. March 15: Henna Artist by Alka Joshi April 19: Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi May 17: Feather Thief by Kirk W. Johnson POP CULTURE GAMES Adult Game Night Tuesdays: March 15, April 19, May 17, 7-8:30 p.m. Drop-In. March 15: Machi Koro (Board Game) April 19: Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes (Nintendo Switch) May 17: Sushi Go (Card Game) Know-It-All Trivia Smackdown! Monday, April 11, 7 p.m. Main Street Billiards, Solarium (215 S. Main Street). Know a little bit about everything? Then bring a team of up to six people to Main Street Billiards and see if you have what it takes to be crowned champions! The top team will win a prize. Food and drinks are available for purchase. Programs are offered, in part, with financial support from Friends of RHPL. Page 10 SHARE YOUR STORY WITH RHPL “Thank you so much to the Rochester Hills Public Library and all the staff that keep it running! The library has always been such a solace and place of learning and curiosity. More than ever, in the current time of our world, the library has continued to be a blessing. Thank you again to everyone! Stay safe and many blessings.” ~ RHPL Patron, August 2021 "The library has been the place that has always brought my family joy. It is our solace and a place we find adventures and fun. It has sparked curiosity even in our most reluctant reader." ~ Ann E. WINE, WIT & WISDOM RETURNS Long considered one of the Rochester area’s must-attend events, Wine, Wit & Wisdom, a Friends of Rochester Hills Public Library fundraiser, returns to RHPL on Saturday, April 30. Postponed for two years, this popular program will again entertain with a lively mix of sustenance and knowledge while raising funds for our favorite public library! The evening includes a buffet dinner, beverages (beer, wine, and soft drinks), and a choice of two presentations from an engaging and entertaining roster of six guest speakers. The speakers will cover topics ranging from world history to the arts, and from music to fine dining. Additionally, there will be a silent auction. Registration opens March 1. To register, complete a form online at winewitwisdom2022.eventbrite.com or in person at the library’s Circulation Desk. Tickets are $80 per person; $90 per person after April 11. Registration closes April 25. A $6.50 fee per ticket will be added to online purchases. Registration and attendance are limited to guests aged 21 or older. Tickets will be emailed to purchasers. For more information, visit rhpl.org/friends-of-rhpl and click on the Special Events tab. Do you have a story or comment to share? Visit rhpl.org/contact-us and click on the Share Your Story tab to submit online. Page 11 CELEBRATE NATIONAL POETRY MONTH! Register online at calendar.rhpl.org or scan the QR code using the camera on your mobile device. Questions? Call Outreach Services at 248-650-7150 or send an email to outreach@rhpl.org. Join the Rochester Poetry Society and RHPL to celebrate National Poetry Month along with current Rochester Poet Laureate Robert Lytle. The program also includes an open mic opportunity for local poets to read their work. No registration is required. Sunday, April 3, 2 p.m. Multipurpose Room. BEHIND-THE-SCENES LIBRARY TOURS Have you ever wondered how a library works? Join library director Juliane Morian for a behind-the-scenes look at RHPL’s inner workings. Space is limited. Register in advance at calendar.rhpl.org. Wednesday, April 6, 10 a.m. Thursday, May 12, 10 a.m. OUTREACH SERVICES ELL Book Club Fridays: April 8-July 1, 9:30 a.m. Conference Room B. Meet Rebecca and other English language learners to discuss the book Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner. Copies of the book are available in Outreach Services. English Matters: ELL Conversation Group Tuesdays: March 29- May 31, 10 a.m. Conference Room A. Thursdays: March 31-June 2, 10 a.m. Conference Room A. Saturdays: April 2-June 4, 10 a.m. Conference Room A. Come together and discuss hometowns, food, hobbies, jobs, and other informal topics with new friends! American Culture Mondays: April 4, 11, 18 & 25, 10 a.m. Conference Room A. This informal group discussion is open to ELL students and newcomers. Discuss and share experiences and observations about the customs and manners of American culture. Page 12 TEEN PROGRAMS Register online at calendar.rhpl.org or scan the QR code using the camera on your mobile device. Questions? Call the Adult Reference Desk at 248-650-7130 or send an email to teen@rhpl.org. TEEN ADVISORY BOARD (TAB) Wednesdays: March 2 & 16th, April 6 & 20, May 4 & 18, 4 p.m. Discord. Share ideas about teen programs, prizes, displays, and other library matters at these fun-filled online meetings! Visit Teen Services at rhpl.org and fill out the TAB application to join. SENIOR AWARD LETTER WORKSHOP Monday, March 7, 6 p.m. Multipurpose Room. A financial-aid expert from Oakland University offers tips and information about financial aid award letters for high school students and their parents/guardians. Students should bring all awards letters and usernames/passwords for their college/university accounts. TEEN WRITERS GROUP Saturdays: March 12, April 9 & May 14, 1 p.m. Discord. This club is for all writers! Share, write, and talk with fellow writers. All writing styles and genres are welcome! Send an email to teen@rhpl.org for a server invite link. JUNIOR FINANCIAL AID NIGHT Monday, April 4, 6 p.m. Multipurpose Room. This informative session for high school students and their parents/guardians offers helpful tips about applying for college financial aid. Learn what types of aid are available, how to find scholarships, and how to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). GIANT GAME DAY Saturday, May 21 (Rain Day is June 4), 1 p.m. Outside. Join RHPL outside for a day filled with larger-than- life games including, Mega Connect Four, Giant Jenga, and a few board games so big you can be the player pieces! Pag 13 EUREKA LAB Register online at calendar.rhpl.org or scan the QR code using the camera on your mobile device. Questions? Call the Adult Reference Desk at 248-650-7130 or send an email to adult.reference@rhpl.org. FOR TEENS Crafternoon Thursdays: April 7, 14, 21 & 28, 4-5 p.m. Make a new craft every week using different materials and equipment in the RHPL Eureka Lab. Book Page Art Thursday, April 21, 6-7 p.m. Get creative and make art with upcycled book pages! Air Dry Clay Jewelry Wednesday, May 4, 6-7 p.m. Make jewelry out of air-dry clay. Create something for yourself or for Mothers Day! TAKE & MAKE Register for the programs below to reserve supplies, pick up your kits on the date listed, and take them home! Kits will be available for pick up at the Adult Reference Desk. STEAM Kit (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) Tuesday, March 1. Wednesday, May 25. SELECT YOUR TIME CLASSES Register for a time to come in for each activity. Custom Door Mats Saturday, March 12, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Make a personalized or unique doormat using equipment in RHPL’s Eureka Lab. Terracotta Foil Pots Tuesday, March 22, 4:30-6 p.m. Learn to decorate pots with foil! Personalized Engraved Wood Signs Saturday, April 9, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Design a personalized wooden sign for your home décor. Virtual Egg Hunt Thursday, April 14. Online. RHPL has hidden a virtual egg somewhere in the world and it is up to you to follow the clues and find it! Clues go live April 14. Engraved Leather Bookmarks Tuesday, April 12, 5-7 p.m. Personalize a leather bookmark with designs using RHPL’s laser engraver in the Eureka Lab. Custom Window Clings Saturday, May 14, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Create a window cling to liven up any window! Page 14 YOUTH Register all children attending with the child’s RHPL card (if required). See page 2 for information on how to sign up for a library card. Register online at calendar.rhpl.org or scan the QR code using the camera on your mobile device. Questions? Call the Youth Reference Desk at 248-650-7140 or email youthreference@rhpl.org. Registrations for youth programs open one week before the programs begin. Evening Family Storytime Wednesdays: March 9, April 13 & May 11, 7 p.m. All Ages. Take & Make/Zoom Class. Join Ms. Wendy for monthly live storytimes and related projects for the whole family. She will send you an email with instructions. Raise your Flag! Friday, March 18, 2 p.m. Grades 1-5. Multipurpose Room. Flags can represent many things: a country, a state, or an idea. What if you had to design a flag that represents you? Learn flag facts and create a flag of your own! Storytime at Rotary Park Tuesdays: April 12, 26 & May 10, 24, 11 a.m. Wednesdays: April 13, 27 & May 11, 25, 11 a.m. Thursdays: April 14, 28 & May 12, 26, 11 a.m. Ages Birth-5 w/Caregiver. Rotary Park. We have missed seeing you in person! Join your favorite youth librarians for a fun storytime in the park. Each storytime has a separate registration; only register for one each week. Let’s Look at X-Rays Friday, April 15, 2 p.m. Ages 5+. Have you ever wondered what your bones look like? Let’s look at X-rays to see how our bodies look, then create an artistic X-ray of your hand with Ms. Kim. RHPL Moms Walking Club Mondays: May 2, 9, 16, & 23, 10 a.m. Ages 1-5 w/Caregiver. RHPL West Entrance. With your little one in a stroller, join Ms. Wendy for a fun and active way to meet other moms, dads, grandparents, or caregivers while learning about your child’s development. Walks will be approximately one mile and end with a brief storytime. Page 15 Sew a Wookie Friday, May 6, 2 p.m. Grades 5-8. Multipurpose Room. May the force be with us as we attempt to sew the cutest Wookie! Villain Crafts Saturday, May 7, 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m., or 1 p.m. Grades 4-8. Outside. Join Miss Lucia and Miss Wendy on Comic Book Day to make a cool craft featuring your favorite comic villains. TAKE & MAKE Register for the programs below, pick up your kits on the date listed, and take them home! Kits will be available for pick up at the Youth Reference Desk. One kit per registered child. Broken Crayons March 1-31. Grades K-5. Make art with a broken crayon and bring it to the library for display. Broken crayons are also available at the library. Frog Origami Monday, April 11. Grades 1-4. April is National Frog Month! Learn to make a frog origami out of paper. YOUTH HIGHLIGHTS Authors in April Autograph Party Wednesday, April 27, 4-6 p.m. All Ages. Multipurpose Room. The 2022 authors, Erica Perl (K-1), James Burks (2-3), Gennifer Choldenko (4-5), and Varian Johnson (Middle School), will be in-person to sign books. Limited quantities and titles are available for purchase. Visit authorsinapril.org for more information. Volunteers Needed! Do you speak a language other than English? RHPL is looking for bilingual or multilingual volunteers to record stories for the World Languages Phone-a-Story telephone storytime. Call Ms. Wendy at 248-650-7140 for more information. Bright by Text Text FAMILYPLACE to 274448 or visit brightbytext.org to receive pertinent information on child development, local events, and other resources for your child’s age. Page 16 LIBRARY HOURS Sunday….....................................1 p.m.-6 p.m. (through May 22) Monday-Thursday.............9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday..................9 a.m.-6 p.m. Visit rhpl.org for hours & holiday closures. 500 Olde Towne Road Rochester, MI 48307 248-656-2900 www.rhpl.org SIGN UP FOR EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS Did you know you can receive News & Views directly to your email inbox? Visit rhpl.org/community-programs/news-views and sign up with a valid email address. 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