Siobhan

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When Siobhan and her family visit the library, they are where they belong.

I love that no matter what branch of library I enter, I’m always greeted by the special feeling of being someplace cozy & creative. All the answers lie in the library! My children get just as excited to borrow books & movies as I do. What a wonderful gift a public library is to a community. Thank you!

– Siobhan

 

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Siobhan’s favorite book

Hawaiian Seashells
Mike Severns

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