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How do I determine credibility of health news?

Listen to this 20 minute podcast from the Public Libraries Association to help! Then check out our Health Resources page online

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Health Literacy Resources

Check out our Health Literacy web site.  It will evolve as reliable resources get updated and change.  For now, be sure to keep tabs on your own health and check this space regularly.  https://bigelowlibrary.org/health/  

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Little Free Library

Visit our Little Free Library at the Philbin Memorial Park (the Acre Playground – at the corner of Berlin St. and Chase St.) From the ITEM on 8/4/17 CLINTON – Libraries don’t need to be big to make a huge … Continue reading

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Support Library Funding

The president’s first pass at a budget eliminates the IMLS (Institute of Museum and Library Services) entirely. This federal department coordinates and distributes grant monies to state libraries (including the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners –MBLC) for local distribution in … Continue reading

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Thanks to our Library Supporters

The library hosted a very successful Legislative Breakfast with positive comments about the library from patrons as young as 3! The following state senators and representatives were in attendance to listen about the importance of libraries: Harriette Chandler, Harold Naughton, … Continue reading

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Just a Reminder

Sometimes we don’t appreciate what is right in front of our faces (or down the block). Do you say, “I could go to the Museum of Russian Icons anytime,” because it’s in town, then go to Worcester instead? Do you … Continue reading

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Happy New Year

We would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year! Whether you make New Year’s Resolutions or not, make it a point to stop by some time this year to check out the library–and get a library card. Did you … Continue reading

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Library, by the numbers

Recently, there was an article in the Item written by Marie Mueller, Library Director.  It’s a great read if you’ve ever wondered what goes on at the library.  To read, click the link below: http://www.telegram.com/news/20160912/library-by-numbers

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CHS Yearbooks Online

We have Clinton High School yearbooks available online from 1914 to 2020 (missing 1919) through a grant program funded by the Boston Public Library and Digital Commonwealth.     Learn more about the Report on the Boston Public Library Free Digitization Program.

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How much is the library worth to you?

Do you check out movies? Attend programs? Borrow books? However you engage with the library, it’s worth something. We invite you to calculate your library use into real money:

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