With various people in the health care profession getting the vaccine and rollouts set for the different tiers of people, a common question is why should we continue to social distance and wear masks after receiving the shot. The article from NPR details those reasons and explains various aspects of the vaccine.

On February 12th and 15th, all library branches will be closed due to Lincoln’s birthday and Presidents’ Day respectively. Only the BCL branch will be open from 9 am to 5 pm on those days.

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As the weather outside turns cold and frigid, walks through the park are becoming a distant memory. Why not bring some of the outdoors inside with these 12 plants that can brighten any room?

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Here is an article from NPR about how to talk to your kids about the current events taking place in the US Capitol. Teaching and talking to your kids about civics can seem daunting but it doesn’t need to be difficult!

2020 was a wild year with many changes. NPR put together a list of things that helped get people through 2020 including pets and hobbies. How many of these things helped you get through 2020 and how can we continue to appreciate these things in 2021?