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There is also a sprawling playground and a public library.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

In South Hadley, Lisa Wong, the town administrator, has held a number of information sessions, including at the airy modern public library overlooking the Connecticut River where it spills over a century-old dam.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

In 1960, he was arrested with seven other students after a silent demonstration in a whites-only public library, which led to the desegregation of the library.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

Their paths initially crossed at the Anaheim public library, where they went to peruse its Disneyland collection.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2025

She was able to check out a laptop from the public library for three weeks.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy



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