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Programs and learning activities focus on building a love for reading from books to blocks and spaces for children and families to give cozy opportunities for time together. <\/p>\n<br>\n<\/div>\n<br>\n<div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-72-3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-72-3-1-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div class=\"middleContentThird\">\n\n<div class=\"topSection\">\n<div class=\"middleHead\">\n<span><a href=\"\/?page_id=580\">Adult<\/a><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p>Whether you join us for a delicious lunch event or participate in a special series, the library has programs to interest everyone.  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