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Check out a Kill-A-Watt Power Meter

The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that about 10 percent of household electricity used is consumed by idle devices. Idle devices are still utilizing electricity even when they are powered "off" This 'phantom' electricity usage can be addressed by the Kill-A-Watt™ device which allows you to find out how much energy household appliances use.

By connecting your household appliances to the Kill-A-Watt™, you can assess how energy efficient they are and better understand your energy consumption at home. The device readings allow you to track and calculate the appliance's electricity usage by day, week, etc. The device calculates consumption by the Killowatt (KW) hour, the same standard used by National Grid or Nstar does when they process your utility bill.

Kill-A-Watt™ power meters are now available to Dixon residents for check-out from the Dixon Public Library. They serve as valuable tools for residents looking to lower their utility bills and cut down on phantom electrical use around the home. Visit the Dixon Public Library to borrow a Kill-A-Watt™ power meter now and start cutting your energy use today.

Kill-A-Watt Meter Operation Manual

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Book Discussion Group

Meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of each month. Everyone is welcome to attend the Library's monthly book discussion in the meeting room on the lower level of the building. If all of our copies of the book are check out you can place a hold on the book or request a copy through Interlibrary Loan.

July 27th Is Poetry Night

picture of stack of books with the word "Poetry" written in large letters on spine of book at bottom of stack.

Pick a poet to share with the group
Tell something about the poet and read a selection of poetry

Meeting - July 27th
from 6:30 - 8:00

August 2010 Selection

copy of A Reliable Wife book jacket by Robert Goolrick

A Reliable Wife by Robert Goolrick

Meeting - Tuesday August 24th
from 6:30 - 8:00

September 2010 Selection

Picture of Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan book jacket

Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan

Meeting - Tuesday September 28th
from 6:30 - 8:00

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KNIT WITS Knitting Circle

JOIN US in July on Wednesday August 11th
from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
at the Dixon Public Library's
"KNIT WITS"

This group is for anyone interested in knitting, crocheting, spinning, weaving
or other fiber arts.

We will meet in the Theresa A. Devine Room on the Library's lower level. knitting basket filled with yarn

Participants should bring a project that they are currently working on. There is no fee to attend the knitting circle.

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July - Book Sale

The Friends of the Library "Little Bookstore" will be on July 24th, 2010 from 10:00-12:00. The library accepts donations of used books - not more than 5 years old, in good condition (no magazines or textbooks, please). Money from the "Little Bookstore" helps fund programs and special projects for the library.

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