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Raised in a family consisting almost entirely of single women, I was surrounded by smart and strong females every day.

These women should get most of the credit for raising me. 

And today, in honor of Women’s History month, I’m here to celebrate the library ladies who raised me.

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It's Food for Fines time March 16 - March 26.

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I love to bake, there is nothing better than my house smelling like fresh bread or cookies in the oven.

My husband proposed to me while we were watching The Great British Baking Show because he loves how much I love to watch it. I'm always the first to volunteer to create a tasty treat for family and friends.

In my world, baking is love.

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Never heard of National Nutrition Month?

Each March the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics casts a spotlight on the importance of making informed choices about the food you buy, and about establishing good eating and activity habits.

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Vote early for the April 2019 election at Des Plaines Public Library

The polling site is located in Meeting Room A on the North side of the building.

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