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Some of you may be wondering about the new lockers outside the library. They are a new feature that allows library patrons to collect books they've ordered outside of library opening hours. Patrons order books as usual, then when they arrive and are available, they'll receive a call or email and can collect their books whenever it's convenient.

Thank you to all that promoted, attended and bought pizzas for our Friends go to Sittin’ Pretty Friday Pizza night with musical...

“Completing the Puzzle, One Orphan Train Rider’s Journey” is a portrait into this country’s past before social networks were in place,...

Many thanks to all that donated items, bought and volunteered for the Rummage on the River. It was a day of all the weather. From sun to...

From left to right: The De Soto Area Lions, Kari Sanding, and the Great River Roadhouse. Our Friend Scott Gelzer presented at the...

Some of the Easter goodies hunted down! Thank you to all the friends that helped hide Easter Eggs with the Bunny after the meeting on...

Maryann Baldwin training the next generation of sleuths. We had a wonderful time with the Lansing Works founder and our Friend, Maryann...

Kari is still seeking Penpals for the kids! We need 9 more participants. Contact the library for details.

Don’t forget to stop by the Great River Roadhouse to partake in the Pizza of the Month. A portion of this month’s sales will go towards...

CFSW Awards Notice This past week Crawford County Community Fund made their final decisions on Award Recipients. The De Soto area...

Folks gathering at our little library to exchange seeds, ideas, and information. On Saturday March 12, our Friends Hawthorn and Chris...

Outreach and Advocacy is part our mission as we all know, and we reached out hard last week! Who knows? One day the Friends may even be...

A chair! The Friend’s mission to find chairs for adult seating has come to fruition. After careful deliberation, including learning about...

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