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From Our Blog
- Jan. 04: Meet Our New Director
  We are delighted to introduce Kitty Little, who became Director of the Library on January 3. Kitty graciously agreed to answer a few questions for us.
- Dec. 22: Library Closed on Sundays in 2011
  Due to budget cuts
- Jun. 24: Answer the Call and Help the Library Plan for the Future
  Starting next week, the library will begin conducting telephone surveys to gather information for a long-range plan.
- Jun. 22: RyeTV Airs Program with Astronaut Nicholas Patrick
  RyeTV will broadcast the library program featuring NASA astronaut Nicholas Patrick.
- Jun. 21: New Museum Pass
  The Barnum Museum is dedicated to the life of Phineas Taylor Barnum. The 1893 building houses exhibits including a miniature circus model, an ancient mummy, historic costumes and Tom Thumb's carriages.