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Libraries Need Your Help

HelpOn Tuesday, January 11, the Texas Legislature started their 2011 session.  The #1 thing on their agenda is covering a $27 billion budget shortfall.  We need your help to minimize the damage to libraries.  Please contact as many state senators and representatives as you can and let them know how important libraries are to you and your community.  You can find out who YOUR representatives are at the legislature’s “Who Represents Me?” page.  You can also fill out a "Texans Love Libraries" card here in the library and we'll pass it on to the legislators for you.  The Texas L

Ear Buds for Sale

Ear budsDoes the idea of using the same library headphones as everybody else creep you out a little bit? If so, the Friends of the Library have an outstanding offer for you – your very own handy little ear buds for only $2! See any staff member to buy them.

Tax Forms Delayed

Tax FormsRemember all that talk on the news about Congress voting on whether to continue the “Bush tax cuts” or not?  Well, because the final tax rates were not established until December 17, the printing of the income tax forms and instructions was substantially delayed.  The library staff will put the forms in the front hallway as soon as we can.  In the meantime, they can be printed from the IRS web site.

New Year's Resolution

Pride-Prejudice

I don’t know about you, but every New Year I make resolutions to eat healthier and to exercise, and I never accomplish either. Here’s an idea for a resolution that can actually be accomplished with some pleasant moments and little or no pain: reading classic literature. Some possibilities include Jane Austen,

Christmas Holidays

Christmas bellsAll of us on the staff at the Fairbanks Branch Library wish you and your family safe and happy Christmas holidays.

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