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            Rocky’s Recs

            Picks For Kids: Rocky’s Recs August 2024

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            08.20.24

            The Youth Services Team loves going on adventures together through books, movies, video games, and much more. Find out where your favorite librarians have traveled this month!

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            Miner Recs Episode 89: Hugo Awards 2024

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            08.16.24

            On this episode, Angelo, Christa, Sarah, Quinn, and Cameron discuss works nominated at the 2024 Hugo Awards, science fiction and fantasy's most prestigious awards ceremony. Listen to their conversation in the player below:

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            Read, Watch & Listen: Miner Recs August 2024

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            08.15.24

            Here's what DPPL's Readers' Advisory staff recommends you read, watch, or listen to this month!

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            Happening at DPPL in August

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            08.01.24

            Check out more than 50 things to do at DPPL this month. Programs, crafts, classes and more for Adults, Kids and Teens.

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            Rocky’s Recs

            Picks For Kids: Rocky’s Recs July 2024

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            07.17.24

            The Youth Services Team loves going on adventures together through books, movies, video games, and much more. Find out where your favorite librarians have traveled this month!

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