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April 6: A New Day in 113A, Scholarship Reminder, Library Book Sale

Five things every Lemonter needs to know Wednesday.

1. Tuesday's Headlines

2. Friends of the Lemont Library Book Sale

Find books at a bargain price at the Lemont Public Library, 50 E. Wend St., during the Friends of the Library Annual Spring Sale. Hardcover books are $1, paperbacks are $.50. Guests can also buy a Friends book bag for $1 to fill on Sunday for $2. The sale will run Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

3. Lemont Chamber of Commerce Scholarship

The is offering two $500 scholarships to high school seniors who intend to continue their education in college, vocational or technical schools. Students must live in Lemont Township, and must submit an essay with the following theme by April 15: "What kind of business would you start in Lemont? Why would you locate your business in the Village of Lemont, and how would this business benefit the community? Visit www.lemontchamber.com for more information.

4. Design Your Own Book Cover Contest

In honor of National Library Week, the , 50 E. Wend St., is holding a Design Your Own Book Cover contest for kids ages 5 to 11. Covers can be of real or made up books. All designs must be submitted by Thursday, April 7, so they can be displayed during National Book Week, April 10-17. For more information, call 630-257-6541.

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5. District 113A Meeting for Special Education Parents

A special education meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the Old Quarry Conference Room. For more information, contact Susan Wulczyn at 630-257-2286, ext. 4611, or email swulczyn@sd113a.org.


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