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armstronglibraries
- Dec 31, 2020
- 1 min
Season's Greetings
A Yuletide Walk By Anita Bowser A soft snow began just before Christmas last week and covered the neighborhood in a thick blanket of whit...
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armstronglibraries
- Dec 24, 2020
- 7 min
A Year in Books
More Recommendations from 2020 Reviewer: Micheal O'Hare formerly of North Buffalo, is retired editor of the Leader Times & lives in Belle...
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armstronglibraries
- Dec 17, 2020
- 7 min
A Year in Books
Recommendations from 2020 Reviewer: Stephen Harkleroad of Butler, formerly of Kittanning Sid Meier’s Memoir: A Life in Computer Games: Si...
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armstronglibraries
- Nov 26, 2020
- 6 min
The Writers Next Door
Buy Local Authors for Holiday Giving Whether you like mystery or romance, nonfiction or science fiction, poetry or prose, your next favor...
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armstronglibraries
- Nov 19, 2020
- 5 min
November Book Look
Local bibliophiles review their recent reads This Book Look is the latest installment of a recurring round-up of book reviews by local re...
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armstronglibraries
- Nov 12, 2020
- 1 min
Fall's Warm Glow
Autumn Images of Western Pennsylvania This week's post comes from our friend Mary Alvarado who is kind enough to share photos from her re...
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armstronglibraries
- Oct 22, 2020
- 3 min
Stay Informed & Vote
In Celebration of Demanding Women Images & Post by Tiffany Harkleroad When you hear the phrase “demanding women,” does it conjure up imag...
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armstronglibraries
- Oct 15, 2020
- 3 min
Moody Meanderings
Take Time for Creepy Places in October Post & Photos by Tiffany Harkleroad This is the time of year when many of us like the spooky ambia...
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armstronglibraries
- Sep 24, 2020
- 3 min
Nature as Healer
Escape to the Outdoors By Kay Owen Are you stressed? Worried about COVID-19? Concerned about your kids going back to school? Frantic thin...
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armstronglibraries
- Sep 17, 2020
- 4 min
September Book Look
Local bibliophiles review their recent reads This Book Look is the latest installment of a recurring round-up of book reviews by local re...
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