Top Story Spotlight Library Corner: Here’s what is happening at your library in August By JULIE MCKINNEY Program & outreach librarian, McDowell County Public Library Jul 21, 2026 Jul 21, 2026 Updated 1 hr ago 0 × Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Here is a list of what is happening at the McDowell County Public Library in August.kAmkDEC@?8m\\ |@?52J[ pF8] bk^DEC@?8mk^AmkAmp5F=ED \ |2<6C |@?52J 2E E96 *|rp |F=E:AFCA@D6 #@@>[ `_ 2]>] E@ ?@@?]k^AmkAmr@>6 ;@:? 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