In this edition of connectnow magazine, learn about a new reading program for babies. Plus, find out how babies to 12th graders can read (or be read to) for prizes. And, important information for patrons of our annual Friends of the Library booksale.

This is the issue for information on SummerFest programming. Find out what fun things the kids can do at the library this summer. For the adults... for home improvement ideas without the sales pitch come to the library. A new Home Improvement neighborhood will be dedicated to the do-it-yourselfer. Another new neighborhood on Pets has information on subjects ranging from pet training to non-traditional pets. Both neighborhoods open this summer.

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The library is continually evolving to make browsing our stacks easier. That service expands with the launch of two one-stop browsing areas, the Cooking and Lawn & Garden neighorhoods, in April. Plus, learn why this year's El Dia de los Ninos/El Dia de los Libros, scheduled for April 29, will be better than ever.

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The library is here to assist your tax needs. That service may be more valuable than you think as the state Department of Revenue aims to change the way you file your taxes. Plus, the community will come together in February for Kansas Reads. Find out what high-profile Kansan will be visiting the library (on page 1 of connectnow).

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The library is changing the way it mails books. Our audiobooks and DVDs are on the move. And, why you might want to turn to the library for help with your upcoming New Year's Resolution.