As we turn the calendar over to November this weekend, many of us have already started thinking about end-of-year charitable giving and saving some money in taxes for 2020. With that thought in mind, I would like to further explain how much a contribution to our public library can help in more tax savings. Monetary […]
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Since establishing the Memorial Fund to honor the important people in our lives, the list that Clearwater Memorial Public Library (CMPL) maintains on its website continues to lengthen, with the latest being that of Doug Crockett, a well-known figure and an important asset to the library itself. Doug used his computer skills to keep the […]
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Clearwater Memorial Public Library Foundation is pleased to introduce Larry Boyd who is our featured artist for the Oktoberfest to be held Saturday, September 29 at the High Country Inn. One picture per seating will be auction off during the event. Larry and his wife, Charlotte of over 35 years live in Eagle, Idaho. They […]
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By Jo Moore Well, this might not be Hollywood, but a filming crew will soon be at the Clearwater Memorial Public Library to shoot a short video, and local patrons of the library might star in it! The purpose of the video will be to acquaint the community and others with the need for more […]
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From the Clearwater Tribune, July 20, 2016: Five entertainers, seven or eight musical instruments, including a washboard, tambourines, kazoo, banjo, and two guitars are preparing a rip-roaring, toe-stomping program, interspersed with lots of corny jokes and wisecracks written by Susie Larson, promises that the CMPL Friends’ 7th annual summer fundraising event will be a rousing […]
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By Jo Moore Although a work still in progress, the newly-formed Clearwater Memorial Public Library (CMPL) Foundation, Inc. plans to launch its new website this week. It will be a means to let our readers gain more information about upcoming plans for library expansion; as well as news on what is happening at that copper-roofed […]
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By Jo Moore Last week’s splendid article featuring Ellen Tomlinson’s tenure as CMPL Director elicited many responses, such as, “I didn’t know our library does all that!” It is true that in the six or so years since Ellen took over as Director, so many advances were made that the library has certainly outgrown the […]
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By Jo Moore In 2009 Ellen Tomlinson took over the reins of the Clearwater Memorial Public Library (CMPL), succeeding Chris Ashby. Ellen’s tenure has been almost exactly the same length as that of Chris: six and a half years. During Ellen’s time as director, a whirlwind of modern developments and improvements have taken place, and […]
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Ellen Tomlinson Ellen Tomlinson, retiring director of Clearwater Memorial Public Library, is holding a book about guns that was recently replaced for the third time, because the book is so popular. This has led to the book being moved to reference, which means patrons can no longer check it out. They can, however, come in […]
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By Jo Moore As Clearwater Memorial Public Library (CMPL) moved into the 21st century its purpose and motivation moved more towards involvement of the public, emphasis on computer education, reading discussion groups, and exciting summer reading programs. It was forward-looking thinkers and librarians like Peggy Flowers, Pam McBride, and Chris Ashby who could see the […]
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