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Butterflies In Our Backyard

Across all cultures, the butterfly has become a symbol of transformation and hope.  Its change from a common caterpillar to a beautiful winged creature inspires us as an image of rebirth and exemplifies the ultimate triumph of the spirit over life’s physical prisons. The United States has around 750 species of butterflies, while Indiana has

Butterflies In Our Backyard2024-06-12T15:20:06+00:00

Sustainable Landscapes with Native Plants

If you look around the library grounds, you'll see lots of different native plants and grasses.  When we renovated the library a few years ago, we planted native plants around our building and on our property.  Native plants provide nectar for pollinators, including birds, bees, butterflies, moths, and bats.  They provide shelter for many mammals

Sustainable Landscapes with Native Plants2023-06-22T19:57:09+00:00

Enjoy the Outdoors

We keep improving our outdoor spaces for your benefit. This fabulous pergola provides much-needed shade in our Reading Garden. Anyone is welcome to grab a book or simply meet some friends to gather on the patio. Surrounded by native plants, you’ll enjoy nature right alongside your book. You could also check out a laptop at

Enjoy the Outdoors2022-05-17T16:32:24+00:00
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