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That Darn Dewey Decimal System

Ok, you have arrived at the Library, and you need to find some information about World War II. So, you go the computer, enter WWII, and up comes this number.  You write down this random, seemingly meaningless, number on a piece of paper and head off into the stacks to find. When you locate the number and your book, you notice that the other books around it also appear to be about WWII. You assume that the number somehow indicates books on WWII, but you have no idea why. Nor do you probably care. You just want to get your book.

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Quilts Galore For You to Explore

My journey into the quilting world began in the car while traveling with a friend. I was bored, so I grabbed one of her quilting magazines to pass the time. I was immediately hooked. Before we arrived home, I was already planning my first project, a "foundation pieced" Christmas, wall hanging. If you are not familiar with this process, I suggest a book we have entitled Foundation-Pieced Quilts 14 Favorites from Quiltmaker Magazine.

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The Antioch Branch

The Antioch Branch

The current Antioch Branch opened in 1988. Previous homes of the Antioch Branch included a Book Mobile, a basement, and a bowling alley. Last year, 251,141 patrons visited the library.

Eagle Scout Contribution

Eagle Scout Connor Verhulst and his crew constructed, donated, and installed benches at the front of the Library for customers waiting for rides.

The computers at the Antioch Branch.

The Library in the Digital Age

Public computers are one of the most used resources in a modern library. You can use the computers to check email, apply for jobs, research a new topic, and much more.

Gladfest Parade

MCPL participated in the Gladfest Parade and won the Parade Marshal’s Choice Award! MCPL’s Book Cart Drill Team was joined by the Cat in the Hat.