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Time for big book finds at the Spring Book Sale at East Library, 5550 N. Union Blvd. Hours for nonmembers: Noon to 4 p.m. March 13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 14 and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 15.

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