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When you find something in NoveList that interests you, you can connect directly to that item in our catalog. If we don't have the item, there is also a link to search MelCat for the item, so it is extremely likely, that one way or another, you will be able to get the item from your library. The following illustration shows where you will find the catalog links when viewing an item in the NoveList database.
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Bake Sale
and Santa Visit
at Howard
Stop in to the Howard Branch library to purchase some tasty treats at the annual holiday fundraiser.
Santa will be visiting the library from 11:00-12:00. It is free to visit with Santa and parents are welcome to take their own photos.
There will also be a mini book sale and a silent auction taking place at this fundraiser day. All proceeds benefit the Howard Branch library. These events are sponsored by the Howard Branch Friends group.
Bake Sale
and Book Fair
at Mason/Union
Pick up some delicious holiday baked goods at the annual bake sale at the Mason/Union Branch library. This Bake Sale is sponsored by the Mason/Union Branch Friends group.
Remember to visit the Book Fair for wonderful holiday gifts and great deals. A book representative for Usborne/Kane Miller books will be at the library for this annual fundraiser. Proceeds will benefit the library.
Silent Auction: Handmade Afghan
Stop in to the Howard Branch library and bid on a beautiful hand knitted afghan by Lillian Couch. The size of the afghan is roughly four feet by five feet.
The silent auction will begin November 16 and end on Saturday, December 5, at 1:00 p.m. at the Annual Holiday Bake Sale. All proceeds will benefit the Howard Branch Library.
The Giving Tree
The Friends of the Cass District Library Howard Branch are accepting donations of new hats, scarves, mittens, and gloves for people in need in our community. All donations will be given to the Salvation Army for distribution.
Please drop off your donations during regular business hours at the Howard Branch Library. Donations will be collected through Saturday, December 12.
Free Clubs
at the Library
Book Bunch Book Club
Howard Branch @ 5:30 p.m.
Second Tuesday of the month.
December and January: No Meeting
February 9
I Know This Much Is True by Wally Lamb.
Knit Wits: Knitting Club
Howard Branch @ 1:00 p.m.
Join us on the first and third Tuesday of the month.
New members are always welcome to join any club!
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