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Building Closed:
Memorial Day
Saturday, 25 May 2013
to Monday, 27 May 2013
Notice:
Library Closing @ 4:00
Wednesday, 29 May 2013
Notice:
Library Closing @ 3:00
Thursday, 30 May 2013
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Events
Brown Bag
Representing the Race: African American Performances of Slavery and Freedom in the 19th Century
12:00PM Wednesday, 29 May 2013
Sounds of the Civil War
6:00PM Wednesday, 29 May 2013
MHS Tour
MHS Tour: The History and Collections of the MHS
10:00AM Saturday, 1 June 2013
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