All CMRLS Libraries will be closed April 24, 2026, for Team Development. Regular library hours will resume on Saturday, April 25, for branches with regular Saturday hours. Join us for these celebration days during National Library Week! Monday, April 10: Right to Read Day, a day for readers, advocates, and library lovers to take action to protect, defend, and celebrate the right to read. Tuesday, April 21: National Library Workers Day, a day for library staff, users, administrators, and Friends groups to recognize the valuable contributions made by all library workers. Wednesday, April 22: National Library Outreach Day, a day to celebrate library outreach and the dedicated library professionals who are meeting their patrons needs where they are. Thursday, April 23: Take Action for Libraries Day, a day to rally advocates to support libraries |
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April is Car Care Month!
Did you know that our library provides access to a wealth of information to help you diagnose, repair and maintain your car or truck? Get into gear with a reliable do-it-yourself auto repair resource! If you’re looking to perform a repair or service to your vehicle, Auto Repair Source has all the information you need. All content comes from the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), and you can use it to help you diagnose, repair and maintain your car, truck or SUV. You can also take this valuable resource on the road — it’s designed for devices such as laptops and tablets! |
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Sandhill April Events Library Crawl Pick up a passport at any of our 20 branches. Get a stamp for each visit to a different library for a chance to win prizes! Craft Corner April 2, 3:00 p.m. Come make an Easter craft. National Library Week Game Day: Book Hunt April 20, all day Come by and try your luck at the game Book Hunt. National Library Week Celebration April 21, all day Celebrate your Librarian. Stop by and visit with your favorite librarian and get one of my home-made sweet treats! Crafty Seniors April 22, 10:00 a.m. Create a unique vase from repurposed books. Craft Corner April 23, 3:00 p.m. Come make a Spring craft! Egg Scavenger Hunt All week See if you can find the golden egg for a prize. Coloring Pages available all month. |
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Jessica's News I hope everyone had a good spring break last month. I am happy to report that "Twea the fetching cat" has learned to sit and is starting to shake. I have had many cats over the years, but this little guy has impressed me. When he wakes up he brings the ball to play fetch, I fear I have created a little monster. I wouldn't take anything for him though.
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 April 19-25 is National Library Week! This year's theme is "Find Your Joy" and features Honorary Chair Mychal Threets, new host of children's program "Reading Rainbow!" National Library Week is a time to celebrate our nation's libraries, library workers' contributions, and promote library use and support.
We are super excited and are celebrating all month long with a CMRLS Library Crawl, a fun month-long event where participants visit different libraries and collect stamps in a passport while exploring programs, resources, and communities!
Stamps = entries for some exciting prizes!! Check your library's calendar for a list of fun events! |
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An Easter egg hunt for Jesus : God gave us Easter to celebrate his life by Susan Jones
Waking up with the rest of the forest animals after a long winter sleep, Little Bunny excitedly anticipates the arrival of the spring season and learns how the messages of Easter can help him transform the disappointment of a mistake into hope. By the author of Everyone Is Invited to Christmas
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A Galactic Easter!
by Ray O'Ryan
Zack and Drake venture to Gluco, the candy planet, for some Easter fun but while competing in such activities as an egg toss and a three-legged race, Zack is so determined to come in first that he considers cheating to win.
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Journeys of a Lifetime, Second Edition: 500 of the World's Greatest Trips
by National Geographic
A collection of the 500 most alluring travel experiences on the planet! The perfect resource for travelers who crave adventurous trips, or those searching for specific experiences, this title has been fully revised and updated just in time for its 10th anniversary. The characters are organized by means of transportation. They are designed to help you plan your trip, telling you the best time to visit, sights you can't miss, and how to get there, as well as sidetrips for stargazing and exploring ecosystems.
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Click here to read last month's blog: - Auto Repair Source
- Neurodiversity Celebration Week - Neurodiversity in the Library
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