Public libraries are facing tough times of late, but I was shocked and saddened to learn recently that my local library is scheduled to close next year due to city budget cuts. It seems Covina voters last year opted not to renew the city utility tax, which funds libraries, parks, and recreational facilities, among other services. Without the utility tax, the library will be forced to shut down, along with a host of other community services and even a fire station. Continue reading What’s a Library Worth?

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This capuchin monkey has excellent taste in books!

Want to win your own copy of Monkey Star? Just write a monkey-themed haiku and enter it into my online contest.

P.S. Monkey Star is even funnier if you read it rightside up!

Did you?

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