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Back-To-School Book Fair at RFPL

Wednesday, August 17, 2011 — Issue 114

BELLOWS FALLS — Got your cool back-to-school tools? Come to the Rockingham Free Public Library's Youth Department and find some great deals for the new school year.

Librarian Samantha Maskell is hosting a fun school book fair from Aug. 22– 26. The sales will directly support programs, events, and books for the Youth Department.

At the fair, you'll find everything from neat erasers and sweet staplers, to hot-off-the-press books, children's classics, dictionaries, and interactive software games, all at special kid-friendly prices.

The fair will be open each day during Library hours.  Everyone - parents, children, teachers, and the community - is invited to get great deals and shop for your Library's sake! 

For more information, contact Maskell at the library at 802-463-4270 or bfyouth@sover.net.

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