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Crafty Kids | May 16

Let’s get ready for our summer reading program at our next Crafty Kids! This year’s summer reading theme is “Unearth a Story,” so we’re going to make dinosaur crafts and decorations on May 16 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.! We’ll display our decorations at …

Storytime at Billings Park begins June 23!

Storytime at Billings Park kicks off Tuesday, June 23! Join us at Pavilion 2 on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. for stories, songs, crafts, and FUN — rain or shine!

While you’re at the park, visit the waterfront trail near the boat launch and check out our …

Get Local History Help on Tuesdays & Thursdays

Are you starting out making a family tree? Curious about local history? Want someone to teach you how to load and operate a microfilm reader? Our local history librarian is available twice a week for drop-in visits helping patrons connect with …

KidCrafts at Solon Springs | May 18

We’re getting crafty at the Joan Salmen Memorial Library in Solon Springs on May 18 from 4:30-5:30 p.m.! Join us for a fun rock-painting craft! All supplies provided and no registration is required. The Joan Salmen Memorial Library is located on the lower level of …

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NewsBank

NewsBank offers a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources spanning the U.S., including the Superior Telegram and the Duluth News Tribune. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.

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BadgerLink

The BadgerLink* database portal offers Wisconsin residents access to businesshealth,   literaturemagazine and newspaper resources, many available in full-text.

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Hoopla Digital!

Hoopla is a web and mobile streaming platform for audiobooks, comics, e-books, magazines, movies, music, and TV that can be used on mobile devices, desktop computers, and "smart" TVs! **Access to this resource is limited to Superior & Douglas County residents only**

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