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Your Library Card May Have More to Offer Than You Think
Borrow something unexpected, explore digital resources or preserve a family recording. Two local library systems offer useful reasons to look beyond the bookshelves.
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Civic, Schools & Community
Discover useful library services, find the right route for local help and turn a good intention into a worthwhile volunteer day. Practical connections to the community around you.
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CVA Editorial 3 min read
Who Handles This? A Better Way to Find Local Help
A city service request, a utility problem and a need for community assistance start in different places. Here is how to identify the right route and keep a useful record.
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A Better Volunteer Day Starts with What the Organization Needs
Before gathering coworkers or friends for a service day, confirm the actual assignment, group fit and preparation. A useful contribution begins with the host’s needs.
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A night out for our waterways
Sunk Ship Gala IV · The Gala 417 · 5–10 p.m.
Meet the people behind VDRF’s vessel-removal work and help support cleaner local waterways. Explore the gala, its mission and sponsorship opportunities.
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