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bullet Book Discussion Group bullet "Knit Wits" Knitting Circle
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bulletCheck out a Kill-A-Watt Power Meter
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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.  The meeting room is is handicapped accessible. 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.

No Meeting in December

January Book Selection

Meeting - Tuesday January 24th

from 6:30-8:00

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KNIT WITS Knitting Circle

JOIN US on the following Wednesdays
from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.:

December 7th, 2011

January 4th, 2012

January 18th, 2012

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.

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

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Friends of the Library BOOK SALE ~ ongoing

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The Friends of the Library  has a selection of books available in the Adult Services Department.   The library accepts donations of used books - not more than 5 years old, in good condition (no magazines or textbooks, please). Money from book sales helps fund programs and special projects for the library.

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A Monday 9:10 a.m. radio program on WIXN 1460 AM features library activities.  Please tune in and listen.

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Adult Education GED Prep Classes
will no longer be held at Dixon Public Library
classes will be held at SVCC Room 1E8

Call SVCC, Kathleen Hughes, at  815-835-6312 for more info.

Summer Session registration June 1 & 2, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm SVCC Room 1E8 (Adult Ed Dept.)

Summer Session June 7-July 28 Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 5:00pm-7:00pm

ABE/GED, ESL, and ASE/GED-i

SVCC Room 1E8 (Adult Ed Dept.)

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