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Dickinson Reads Book Club

Dickinson Reads Book Club

Join Dickinson Reads Book Club monthly on Wednesday mornings at the Ruth E. Dickinson Branch! We meet to enjoy lively good-natured discussions of a wide variety of books selected by our members. All assessments, interpretations, and opinions are valued and respected. Copies of monthly reads will be available for pick-up in branch one month in advance. Everyone is welcome!

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Slow Stitchers and Handcrafters

Ottawa Public Library — Ruth E. Dickinson

Calling all slow-stitchers and handcrafters. If you hand sew, quilt, knit, crochet, needlefelt, cross-stitch, embroider, needlepunch, english paper piece or any other handcraft, please join us for ...

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Employment Support

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