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The Tortoise and the Elephant

By admin | Published: June 26, 2012

Download Audio You have no doubt heard of the Hare and the Tortoise? Well this is an African fable from Zaire which shows that tortoises are good at winning all over the world. This story is about a trial of strength. Who do you think is stronger, an elephant or a tortoise? As with many [...]

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Dream big this summer — read!

By admin | Published: June 23, 2012

At Your Library by Kathleen Whalin June 13, 2012 4:01 PM Like the rest of our seacoast community, the rhythm of life changes at the library in the summer. we are busier than we are during the other seasons, welcoming, as we do, not only our year-round library users but also York’s summer residents and [...]

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Library gears up for out-of-this-world summer of reading

By admin | Published: June 13, 2012

the McPherson Public Library kicked off its Summer Reading Program with a picnic, carnival and star-gazing Friday night. the theme for this year’s program is “Dream Big – Read!” the library is offering special reading programs for three different age groups — youth, teen and adult. “I think it is important for kids to read [...]

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Desert Elephants children’s book – The WILD Foundation

By admin | Published: November 13, 2011

WILD has worked to protect the unique “Desert Elephants of Mali” since 2002.  we collaborated closely with author Helen Cowcher to present this lovely children’s book that conveys the essential message of the elephants, the people, and our work in Mali. The Tuareg nomads of Mali have a saying: “We live with the elephants, and [...]

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