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#HappyHalloween #SpiceGirls
               
            
            
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            We offer a library card. The total value of our physical materials comes in at just under $7 million, so we think it's a pretty sweet deal.
               
            
            
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            We offer a library card. We tallied up the value of all our materials, and it came in at just under $7 million. Do we have a deal?
               
            
            
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                                            Dungeons & Dragons Return of the Tarrasque. Saturday, November 1. 2-8 p.m. KHCPL Main. Meeting Rooms A&B. Teens & Adults. After the devastating defeat against the world-ending monster known as the Tarrasque one year ago, adventurers will turn back time to attempt to save the magical kingdom of Kokomovia! 
                                                
    
    
    
    
            Our library battles giant monsters. Protecting our community in all the ways.
               
            
            
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            Our library offers a weekly sewing program, where you can learn how to use a sewing machine and get help on your project. It's just one of the many things you can do at your library in addition to checking out books. 
Any other libraries out there offering sewing classes? βπ§΅
               
            
            
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            Every week, we're highlighting a Dewey Decimal section. What's spookier than true crime?
               
            
            
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            The #library is here to help you stick to your New Year's resolutions, whether it be working on your mental health with our free Mental Health Clinic or sticking to your fitness goals with our weekly walking book club, Drums Alive or free yoga classes. #NewYearsResolutions
               
            
            
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            Gifting someone an expensive gaming console this holiday season? Here's a hack to help you save money after that big purchase: Use your library card to try video games before you buy them. Especially if it's the kind of game you'll only place once. #VideoGames #Christmas
               
            
            
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                door delivery
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            To Your Door is great for when you're too busy (or too cold) to come to us. As often as once a week, we can drop materials you request at your door. Then, just bring everything back when it's convenient for you. Learn more and sign up here: www.khcpl.org/door-delivery
               
            
            
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                Homebound
                Kokomo Howard County Public Library
            
        
    
    
            Our Library at Home service is offered to homebound people who physically can't get out and about. We can bring up to 50 items to your home each month, and then we pick everything up the following month. Learn more: www.khcpl.org/homebound
               
            
            
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            Did you know? The library can come to you! KHCPL is one of many libraries to offer services where we can bring materials directly to your home. It's especially convenient when it's brutal outside, meaning you don't have to worry about bundling up to enjoy what the library offers. #libraries #books
               
            
            
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            Our team played a guessing game for what they thought would be on the cover of the new #WorldBook encyclopedias. 
Guesses included space, flowers, dinosaurs, transportation and sports. No one guessed correctly!
               
            
            
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            Libraries are a great place to start for crafting handmade gifts over the holidays. For example, our Digital Den has tools like the Cricut, 3D printers, button makers and a poster printer. This space is a cost-effective place to start for thoughtful, unique gifts. #Makerspace #HolidayGifts #Handmade
               
            
            
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