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New books are arriving here at Rhoads Memorial Library with increased frequency. We have spent months suffering from slow arrivals of newly-released books after our main supplier went out of business late last year.

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Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRANDNewspaper Humor Ideas Things You Know If You Live in a Small Town1. You wave at people you don’t know because you probably know their cousin.2. “Going to town” means driving 10 minutes.3.

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“The Wizard of Oz” is featured as the Display for the month of August here at Rhoads Memorial Library. It is exhibited in memory of the late Libby Cleveland.One of our favorite patrons, Libby adored the whimsical tale written by L.

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The final Terrific Tuesday for 2026 was held here recently at Rhoads Memorial Library. 'Ricky, The Rock that Couldn't Roll' was read aloud to youngsters by Felice Acker, local agent with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.The book, written by Mr.

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'Diary of a Worm: Nat the Gnat' was the scintillating book read to youngsters who attended Terrific Tuesday recently, here at Rhoads Memorial Library. Felice Acker, local agent with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, presented the story to the children.

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The last Terrific Tuesday session 2026 for youngsters will be held next Tuesday, July 14, 2026, in the meeting room here at Rhoads Memorial Library. It starts at 4 p.m. and will be led by Felice Acker, local agent with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.

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July 4, 2026, is upon us and we pause to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding.

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The 250th anniversary of the United States will be observed in 2026, and Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) is doing their part by noting key moments in the Lone Star State's history.

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Actual bumper stickers* I don’t suffer from insanity, I enjoy every minute of it.* Hard work has a future payoff. Laziness pays off NOW.* Tell me to ‘stuff it’ – I’m a taxidermist.* IRS: We’ve got what it takes to take what you’ve got.

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'Dirt: The Scoop on Soil' was the book read at this year's debut of Terrific Tuesday. The event, a perennial favorite of area children, is led by Felice Acker, local agent with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.The book, written by Natalie M.