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Greetings!
In this month's issue we're featuring some cool photos of our new downtown library, our popular Reading Day at Valley Mall, winners of our picture book contest, and more. Remember - whenever you have questions or need help with any kind of information, feel free to contact your nearest branch. If you'd prefer not to get this newsletter, just click the unsubscribe link at the top or bottom. |
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New Photos: Downtown Library Under Construction
Local photographer Magnus Dahlgren has taken some more terrific panoramas of the new downtown library under construction. The view of the atrium below is just a stationary excerpt. In the real photos you can rotate your viewpoint 360 degrees. There are shots of the cool ironwork on the second floor, the space that will become the new community room, and more. Click the white arrows on those photos to see other ones.
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Library Events
Reading Day is Coming to Valley Mall!
 Washington County Reading Day is Saturday, May 5th at the Valley Mall. Doors open at 10:00 AM and all children attending will receive a free book while supplies last.
Highlights: - Children's authors Mary Amato and Erica S. Perl will be making guest appearances.
- Master of ceremonies Michael T will present a magic show.
- Visit with over 30 authors. Purchase books and get them signed.
- Enjoy a scavenger hunt, face painting, games and more.
- Performances by Washington County Teen Idols
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Featured Online Resource
Auto Repair Reference Center
 Do you need to repair your car, or someone else's, or check service bulletins and recalls? Or maybe just learn more about the workings of your vehicle?
Check out our Auto Repair Reference Center, a comprehensive guide to car repair. It's available on our website - select Using Your Library / Databases / Auto Repair - or click the link above. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, ARRC includes millions of drawings, step-by-step photographs, technical service bulletins and recalls, enhanced wiring diagrams, specs and maintenance schedules, diagnostic information, and more. |
Kids' Corner
Picture Book Contest Winners
 Congratulations to this year's Easy Picture Book Writing Contest Winners! Thanks to all who participated - over 60 budding authors entered this year's contest, sponsored by the Friends of the library in celebration of Children's Book Week being celebrated this year May 7-12. First place winners receive a hardback copy of their work and an additional copy will be placed in the library's collection. All participants are invited to a reception honoring this year's winners on May 9th @ 7:00 PM at the Smithsburg Branch. Please call 301-739-3250 x 128 and let us know you will be attending. And the winners are ...
Grades 2-3 1st place-Amy Hatcher 2nd place-Lillian Merrill 3rd place-Ariona Heise Grades 4-5 1st place-Rebecca Stell 2nd place-Stephanie O.Vicarte 3rd place-Max Schupp Grades 6-8 1st place-Quinn Wandalowski 2nd place-Hazel Wechsler 3rd place-tie: Elizabeth J. Vicarte Allyson Goetz & Skyla Shelby Grades 9-12 1st place- Julianna & Clara Jenkins 2nd place- Janai Heise no 3rd place winner Adult division 1st place-Mary Thayer Haugen 2nd place-Robin Vance 3rd place-Natalie Idalis Feliciano |
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That's it for this month. We hope you like our new format for the newsletter. Please feel free to reply with any comments or questions.
Sincerely,
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Your friends at the Washington County Free Library |
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