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Money, with shelf labels and informational papers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee65f551f286f4be786a06a/758c0551-13c9-46d0-b5e7-bef01a15954c/PXL_20231005_175357415.jpg library Banned Books Week Display - celebrating our right to read what *we* want. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee65f551f286f4be786a06a/a6c2b965-bc3c-43ee-8025-a1ddfdaaa125/PXL_20230908_144621840.jpg library Display of books and decorative stickers about dogs, titled 'The Dog Days of Summer,' 'Dogs Who Work,' and 'Wild Dogs Past & Present,' featuring images of various dog breeds and playful dog-themed stickers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee65f551f286f4be786a06a/68725ec0-8693-4722-9410-38addef7d0e9/PXL_20230605_163557854.jpg library Library display promoting debut novels with signs, book covers, and decorations, including a small swimming girl illustration and a plush dog on top of the pillar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee65f551f286f4be786a06a/82cb7a1b-db70-4809-bc8d-33ac16c97e73/PXL_20230608_190007480.jpg library Book display in a library celebrating Pride Month with rainbow-themed decorations, book recommendations, and related information. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee65f551f286f4be786a06a/3a6f6f67-c787-42cc-9745-23fcf8988a64/PXL_20230608_190012415.jpg library A book display in a library with a sign at the top reading "June is" and rainbow-colored banners. 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