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History

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The entryway was the idea of the Bosler family and was a hit even a century ago.

The Lila stained glass window was put in as a memorial to Lila McClellan Bosler, Bosler’s daughter. It, too, proved a hit with library visitors and others. “It is lovely. It is what most people want to see when they come here,�

Rice said.

It was important that the reconstructed building continue to fit in with the downtown’s historic district, Rice said.

When construction is done, visitors who appreciate the history of Bosler will have other surprises, Rice said.

The colors on the columns of the new building will be sage green, rustic red and gold, which are the same colors of the mosaic tile that sits at the entrance, Rice said. “I hadn’t thought of it until (re-

cently) when I noticed all of the colors� she said. “It matches the mosaic tile from the original entrance. It is something else that makes the construction so exciting.�

The preserved architectural style of the building will include the Colonial and Ionic columns at the entrance and the quartered oak and Georgia pine floors. “The pediment of the old post office we had in the library will remain and will be used in the new children’s room. Also, we will use the old podium at the children’s room so as to keep that historic feel,� Rice said.

Even newly reconstructed roofs on the library and its adjacent buildings will reflect past glory as they will be adorned with cathedral ceilings and unique shapings on each sides, Rice said. “I think we got everything we Jason Malmont/The Sentinel wanted,� she said. “We wanted everything to fit by historical standards, The Mulgrew Commons will be the first area patrons will see when they enter the expanand I think we accomplished that by sion part of the library. preserving all of this history.�

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Dear Friend,

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Since Bosler Memorial Library opened in 1900, it has opened the doors to learning and adventure for generations of people. It has sparked their imaginations, unleashed their creativity and taken them to places far around the world. Many of you were first brought to Bosler Library’s Story Time by your parents or grandparents or made the library one of your first stops when you moved into town. That is the library’s mission and fulfillment.

As Bosler’s collection, programs and patron traffic grew over the years, so did the need for more space. The library has been expanded twice — in 1987 and 1993 — and renovated once in 2000. Today this space is filled to its limits, and our community looks for more – more children’s programs, more multi-media and more computers.

Over 900 people walk in Bosler Library’s doors every day, and many more people use our online resources. To keep up with these ever growing needs and to provide for growth for decades to come, Bosler Library must expand significantly. We have almost completed the fund drive to achieve this goal.

Our Board of Trustees, Friends of Bosler and staff invite you to share our enthusiasm and commitment to this important endeavor by joining the over 742 donors who have brought us to 88 percent of our goal of $6.5 million, an incredible acknowledgement of the library’s mission.

Together, we will create a legacy to honor the past, assure a vibrant present, and endow a future filled with promise.

Our sincere thanks for your thoughtful consideration, Nancy J. George, Chair Jeffrey S. Wood, President

The picture above shows the Bosler Memorial Library as it will look after the multimillion dollar renovations are completed.

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Library’s former grand entrance to be restored Preserving the library’s rich history during construction has been a primary goal of staff by stacy brown sentinel reporter sbrown@cumberlink.com

“I think we got everything we wanted. We wanted everything to fit by historical standards, and I think we accomplished that by preserving all of this history.”

The steps that lead up to what was once the grand entrance of the Bosler Memorial Library in Carlisle have had very little activity since the entryway was closed 25 years ago.

The closure was, in part, a result of a need for a handicapped-accessible entryway.

But, visitors still reported that they sorely missed the climb of the sightly, if not legendary, Lila the steps where Colonial and Ionic stained glass window, which made columns adorn each side. for the most welcome of greetings.

The climb also slowly revealed When the $6.5 million recon-

Linda Rice

Bosler Memorial Library Director

struction of the library is com“Anyone who wants a sense of pleted in January, Bosler will again the library’s history need only to be greeting guests through that go up those steps,” said director most grand of entrances.

Linda Rice. To help augment the

scenery, skylights will be installed inside the foyer of the entrance to provide one of the better entry ways at any library, Rice said.

Preserving the library’s rich history during construction has been a primary goal, according to staff members.

The library itself was a gift from the family of J. Herman Bosler, according to records at the county’s Historical Society.

It first opened to the public on Jan. 19, 1900.

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At left: The seldom seen hand-crafted ceiling of the rotunda of the Bosler Memorial Library. This part of the library has been closed off to the public since 1988. It will be reopened to the public after the renovations are complete.

Above: A large stained-glass window, which was once part of the exterior wall of the original library, is covered with plywood to protect it during construction.

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I remember when...

Current and former Cumberland County residents share their memories of the Bosler Memorial Library.

As a kid I was always impressed by the ornate space of the library, the naturally stained wood and the wrought iron work. Climbing the great stone steps and entering through great large doors signified that you were entering a special place. Until the age of nine years I lived at 148 W. High St., only a couple of doors from the library so I had ample opportunities to visit then and also later when I could bike from home on S. Hanover St. The front desk was imposing to a small kid but more imposing was the librarian, Miss Small. She was as her name but she ran a tight ship and made sure you weren’t checking out anything that she didn’t deem appropriate. Fortunately she approved of the Hardy Boys. Later in Junior and Senior High School, with the help of the great wooden card catalog, information was made readily available using the Dewey Decimal System.

M. M. (Bud) Riddlesberger Jr. Charlotte, N.C.

My Mother was a voracious reader. I can’t recall our home being without several novels checked out from the Bosler with library due dates stamped neatly on the inside covers.

As a young child, I recall accompanying her to the library often. As she searched for her next read, I explored the biographies and histories. To this day, both remain my favorite reads. The temple like interior, the quiet, stacks of books and my first library card ... great memories.

Kurt Grabey Dayton, Ohio During the summer months we would ride our bikes to the library with the guise that we were going there to borrow books. In reality we were there just to go to the children’s section that was located in the cool confines of the basement. We did make use of the books available but we also made sure that we stayed long enough to read a book or two depending on how hot it was outside.

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When I was growing up back in the late 70s and 80s, my mom would take us to Bosler Library once a week for books to read during the summer. That library was magical to me. It wasn’t like a school library, it looked like a “real” library like I had seen on TV. It was old, but beautiful and it smelled of books. The books themselves opened a whole new world to me. I went places and met people I had never dreamed about before. My imagination was free to run wild. Summer reading was the best adventure ever! In time, when I had my own children, I introduced them to this wonderful, magical world of mine. They loved the summer reading programs. I don’t remember those as a kid, but am grateful for the encouragement my kids received from Bosler Library, too.

Libraries truly have an appeal to all generations and have a way of bridging those gaps. My kids can still find common ground with their grandparents through a book that they’ve both read. Bosler Library truly does hold some of my fondest summer memories and I still love a good book!

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The Bosler Memorial Library isn’t your traditional library, according to its director Linda Rice.

However, Rice doesn’t fancy herself as the traditional librarian.

Born and raised in West Virginia and a Carlisle resident since 1985, Rice had a rather inauspicious start to her now 40 year career working in libraries. “After I graduated from Marshall University, I sat

“I also tell everyone this is not a shush, be quiet place. I know that’s how libraries are supposed to be or are known to be, but I want this to be like a home away from home for those who come here. I want everyone to come here and have fun.�

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Kids Speak Out The reconstruction of the Bosler Memorial Library will provide daily children’s programs in the dedicated Story Time Room and double the current amount of space for young people.

So, The Sentinel recently asked the young people who often frequent the library with their parents, what they liked best about the library.

I like the library because...

“I like that it doesn’t cost any money for books.” — Josh, 9, Newville

“I like the library because I can take books home.” — Matthew, 5, Carlisle

“The library has good books.” — Abby, 8, Boiling Springs

“I like the library because it’s quiet at story time and fun when it’s not story time.” — Alex, 5, Newville

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home for the summer before finally going to the employment office where they had a job at the public library,” Rice said.

The then wide-eyed and admittedly confused 21-year-old reported to work at the local library only to find that it was housed at a former Sunoco gas station.

Grease from automobiles still stained the place when she arrived and Rice’s initial tasks included painting walls, pouring concrete and laying carpet.

“That was my introduction into the library,” she said. “At that library, we had an event with live animals once and a monkey got loose and it was such a cramped space, we didn’t know what to do.”

The new fiction area of the library under construction at the beginning of June.

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“We will get there – this community has always supported the library.”

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On reaching the library’s fundraising goal

Renovations • Continued from H5 While the Bosler library also once had its own infamous animal moment – an alligator once urinated on its trainer during a live exhibit – it isn’t in the kind of disrepair the old Sunoco station was in.

An obvious buzz can be felt even before entering the library today, and Rice and other staffers have found it difficult to hide their enthusiasm for the ongoing $6.5 million renovation they said will be completed in January, about four months ahead of schedule.

“We will now have a huge meeting room, and the children’s department won’t have to share its space anymore,” Rice said. “The floor space will double and there will be a lot more needed shelf space.”

More than 23,000 people currently hold Bosler library cards and at least 500,000 books, DVDs, CDs and other items were checked out there in 2011, according to officials.

“We’ve outgrown the (current space),” said Melissa Killinger, assistant director

A sign outside of the Bosler Memorial Library tells patrons about the ongoing renovations.

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At left: Construction of the new expansion and renovations at the library.

Top: Construction crews work on the Quiet Reading Room at the library.

Bottom: Once completed, this will be a computer lab at the library.

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When finished, the new library will include a larger Children’s section that will provide regular programs in the Story Time room and will double the space for young visitors.

Internet access will improve greatly, and the library will have an expanded fiction, spoken books and DVD wing, a new community room and expanded parking, officials said.

The seed to renovating the 112-yearold library was planted in 2002 when the staff realized more space was required, Rice said. A long-range study of Cumberland County libraries completed over a two-year period in 2003 and 2004 found that Bosler was the library that most needed to expand, Rice said.

A $2.5 million state grant approved in 2010, along with money already saved by the library, is included in the $5.7

million on hand, which is $800,000 short of what the renovation cost.

“We will get there – this community has always supported the library,” Rice said.

The confidence Rice has is a by-product of her lifelong love of the library system, she said.

“My mother always made it a point to take me to the library when I was a little girl,” Rice said.

While library-goers will see obvious upgrades in space, equipment and in the amount of books and other products, Rice said it still won’t be the typical library where many simply go for quiet time.

“You never know what you have that can help people. You don’t have to know it all, you just have to know where to find it,” Rice said.

“I also tell everyone this is not a shush, be quiet place. I know that’s how libraries are supposed to be or are known to be, but I want this to be like a home away from home for those who come here. I want everyone to come here and have fun.”

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“We will get there – this community has always supported the library.”

Linda Rice

On reaching the library’s fundraising goal

Renovations • Continued from H5 While the Bosler library also once had its own infamous animal moment – an alligator once urinated on its trainer during a live exhibit – it isn’t in the kind of disrepair the old Sunoco station was in.

An obvious buzz can be felt even before entering the library today, and Rice and other staffers have found it difficult to hide their enthusiasm for the ongoing $6.5 million renovation they said will be completed in January, about four months ahead of schedule.

“We will now have a huge meeting room, and the children’s department won’t have to share its space anymore,” Rice said. “The floor space will double and there will be a lot more needed shelf space.”

More than 23,000 people currently hold Bosler library cards and at least 500,000 books, DVDs, CDs and other items were checked out there in 2011, according to officials.

“We’ve outgrown the (current space),” said Melissa Killinger, assistant director

A sign outside of the Bosler Memorial Library tells patrons about the ongoing renovations.

Photos by Jason Malmont/The Sentinel

At left: Construction of the new expansion and renovations at the library.

Top: Construction crews work on the Quiet Reading Room at the library.

Bottom: Once completed, this will be a computer lab at the library.

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and children’s librarian. “What I’m looking forward to most with the renovation is that we will have more room and we will be able to increase programs.”

When finished, the new library will include a larger Children’s section that will provide regular programs in the Story Time room and will double the space for young visitors.

Internet access will improve greatly, and the library will have an expanded fiction, spoken books and DVD wing, a new community room and expanded parking, officials said.

The seed to renovating the 112-yearold library was planted in 2002 when the staff realized more space was required, Rice said. A long-range study of Cumberland County libraries completed over a two-year period in 2003 and 2004 found that Bosler was the library that most needed to expand, Rice said.

A $2.5 million state grant approved in 2010, along with money already saved by the library, is included in the $5.7

million on hand, which is $800,000 short of what the renovation cost.

“We will get there – this community has always supported the library,” Rice said.

The confidence Rice has is a by-product of her lifelong love of the library system, she said.

“My mother always made it a point to take me to the library when I was a little girl,” Rice said.

While library-goers will see obvious upgrades in space, equipment and in the amount of books and other products, Rice said it still won’t be the typical library where many simply go for quiet time.

“You never know what you have that can help people. You don’t have to know it all, you just have to know where to find it,” Rice said.

“I also tell everyone this is not a shush, be quiet place. I know that’s how libraries are supposed to be or are known to be, but I want this to be like a home away from home for those who come here. I want everyone to come here and have fun.”

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Kids Speak Out The reconstruction of the Bosler Memorial Library will provide daily children’s programs in the dedicated Story Time Room and double the current amount of space for young people.

So, The Sentinel recently asked the young people who often frequent the library with their parents, what they liked best about the library.

I like the library because...

“I like that it doesn’t cost any money for books.” — Josh, 9, Newville

“I like the library because I can take books home.” — Matthew, 5, Carlisle

“The library has good books.” — Abby, 8, Boiling Springs

“I like the library because it’s quiet at story time and fun when it’s not story time.” — Alex, 5, Newville

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home for the summer before finally going to the employment office where they had a job at the public library,” Rice said.

The then wide-eyed and admittedly confused 21-year-old reported to work at the local library only to find that it was housed at a former Sunoco gas station.

Grease from automobiles still stained the place when she arrived and Rice’s initial tasks included painting walls, pouring concrete and laying carpet.

“That was my introduction into the library,” she said. “At that library, we had an event with live animals once and a monkey got loose and it was such a cramped space, we didn’t know what to do.”

The new fiction area of the library under construction at the beginning of June.

Michael Bupp/The Sentinel

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Read The Sentinel E-Edition, “I like the library because it’s fun to come here and it’s “I like the library because I can learn things. It’s like school.” — Shelly, 5, Mechanicsburg fun to listen to all the good stories.” — Sadie, 7, Carlisle

“The library has great books and I like when Ms. Barb reads at story time.” — Kate, 5, Carlisle

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“I like how the library has informational books and how, if you want to do research, you can find the materials here.” — Bradley, 12, Carlisle

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“We’re disappointed” with the line of criticism, said Thomas Donohue, the head of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The business group doesn’t endorse in presidential campaigns, but Donohue said: “We think Romney has had a pretty good track record. Perfect? Hell no, but damn good.”

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, who ran against Romney four years ago, wrote in an online letter: “It’s surprising to see so many Republicans embrace that leftwing argument against capitalism.” And another 2008 foe, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, told Fox News Channel: “I’m shocked at what they are doing. I’m going to say it’s ignorant. Dumb. It’s building something we should be fighting — ignorance of the American eco nomic system.”

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BY STACY BROWN

SENTINEL REPORTER SBROWN@CUMBERLINK.COM

The Bosler Memorial Library isn’t your traditional library, according to its director Linda Rice.

However, Rice doesn’t fancy herself as the traditional librarian.

Born and raised in West Virginia and a Carlisle resident since 1985, Rice had a rather inauspicious start to her now 40 year career working in libraries. “After I graduated from Marshall University, I sat

“I also tell everyone this is not a shush, be quiet place. I know that’s how libraries are supposed to be or are known to be, but I want this to be like a home away from home for those who come here. I want everyone to come here and have fun.�

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I remember when...

Current and former Cumberland County residents share their memories of the Bosler Memorial Library.

As a kid I was always impressed by the ornate space of the library, the naturally stained wood and the wrought iron work. Climbing the great stone steps and entering through great large doors signified that you were entering a special place. Until the age of nine years I lived at 148 W. High St., only a couple of doors from the library so I had ample opportunities to visit then and also later when I could bike from home on S. Hanover St. The front desk was imposing to a small kid but more imposing was the librarian, Miss Small. She was as her name but she ran a tight ship and made sure you weren’t checking out anything that she didn’t deem appropriate. Fortunately she approved of the Hardy Boys. Later in Junior and Senior High School, with the help of the great wooden card catalog, information was made readily available using the Dewey Decimal System.

M. M. (Bud) Riddlesberger Jr. Charlotte, N.C.

My Mother was a voracious reader. I can’t recall our home being without several novels checked out from the Bosler with library due dates stamped neatly on the inside covers.

As a young child, I recall accompanying her to the library often. As she searched for her next read, I explored the biographies and histories. To this day, both remain my favorite reads. The temple like interior, the quiet, stacks of books and my first library card ... great memories.

Kurt Grabey Dayton, Ohio During the summer months we would ride our bikes to the library with the guise that we were going there to borrow books. In reality we were there just to go to the children’s section that was located in the cool confines of the basement. We did make use of the books available but we also made sure that we stayed long enough to read a book or two depending on how hot it was outside.

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When I was growing up back in the late 70s and 80s, my mom would take us to Bosler Library once a week for books to read during the summer. That library was magical to me. It wasn’t like a school library, it looked like a “real” library like I had seen on TV. It was old, but beautiful and it smelled of books. The books themselves opened a whole new world to me. I went places and met people I had never dreamed about before. My imagination was free to run wild. Summer reading was the best adventure ever! In time, when I had my own children, I introduced them to this wonderful, magical world of mine. They loved the summer reading programs. I don’t remember those as a kid, but am grateful for the encouragement my kids received from Bosler Library, too.

Libraries truly have an appeal to all generations and have a way of bridging those gaps. My kids can still find common ground with their grandparents through a book that they’ve both read. Bosler Library truly does hold some of my fondest summer memories and I still love a good book!

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Dear Friend,

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Since Bosler Memorial Library opened in 1900, it has opened the doors to learning and adventure for generations of people. It has sparked their imaginations, unleashed their creativity and taken them to places far around the world. Many of you were first brought to Bosler Library’s Story Time by your parents or grandparents or made the library one of your first stops when you moved into town. That is the library’s mission and fulfillment.

As Bosler’s collection, programs and patron traffic grew over the years, so did the need for more space. The library has been expanded twice — in 1987 and 1993 — and renovated once in 2000. Today this space is filled to its limits, and our community looks for more – more children’s programs, more multi-media and more computers.

Over 900 people walk in Bosler Library’s doors every day, and many more people use our online resources. To keep up with these ever growing needs and to provide for growth for decades to come, Bosler Library must expand significantly. We have almost completed the fund drive to achieve this goal.

Our Board of Trustees, Friends of Bosler and staff invite you to share our enthusiasm and commitment to this important endeavor by joining the over 742 donors who have brought us to 88 percent of our goal of $6.5 million, an incredible acknowledgement of the library’s mission.

Together, we will create a legacy to honor the past, assure a vibrant present, and endow a future filled with promise.

Our sincere thanks for your thoughtful consideration, Nancy J. George, Chair Jeffrey S. Wood, President

The picture above shows the Bosler Memorial Library as it will look after the multimillion dollar renovations are completed.

Building a Better Bosler Campaign Bosler Board of Trustees

Library’s former grand entrance to be restored Preserving the library’s rich history during construction has been a primary goal of staff by stacy brown sentinel reporter sbrown@cumberlink.com

“I think we got everything we wanted. We wanted everything to fit by historical standards, and I think we accomplished that by preserving all of this history.”

The steps that lead up to what was once the grand entrance of the Bosler Memorial Library in Carlisle have had very little activity since the entryway was closed 25 years ago.

The closure was, in part, a result of a need for a handicapped-accessible entryway.

But, visitors still reported that they sorely missed the climb of the sightly, if not legendary, Lila the steps where Colonial and Ionic stained glass window, which made columns adorn each side. for the most welcome of greetings.

The climb also slowly revealed When the $6.5 million recon-

Linda Rice

Bosler Memorial Library Director

struction of the library is com“Anyone who wants a sense of pleted in January, Bosler will again the library’s history need only to be greeting guests through that go up those steps,” said director most grand of entrances.

Linda Rice. To help augment the

scenery, skylights will be installed inside the foyer of the entrance to provide one of the better entry ways at any library, Rice said.

Preserving the library’s rich history during construction has been a primary goal, according to staff members.

The library itself was a gift from the family of J. Herman Bosler, according to records at the county’s Historical Society.

It first opened to the public on Jan. 19, 1900.

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At left: The seldom seen hand-crafted ceiling of the rotunda of the Bosler Memorial Library. This part of the library has been closed off to the public since 1988. It will be reopened to the public after the renovations are complete.

Above: A large stained-glass window, which was once part of the exterior wall of the original library, is covered with plywood to protect it during construction.

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History

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The entryway was the idea of the Bosler family and was a hit even a century ago.

The Lila stained glass window was put in as a memorial to Lila McClellan Bosler, Bosler’s daughter. It, too, proved a hit with library visitors and others. “It is lovely. It is what most people want to see when they come here,�

Rice said.

It was important that the reconstructed building continue to fit in with the downtown’s historic district, Rice said.

When construction is done, visitors who appreciate the history of Bosler will have other surprises, Rice said.

The colors on the columns of the new building will be sage green, rustic red and gold, which are the same colors of the mosaic tile that sits at the entrance, Rice said. “I hadn’t thought of it until (re-

cently) when I noticed all of the colors� she said. “It matches the mosaic tile from the original entrance. It is something else that makes the construction so exciting.�

The preserved architectural style of the building will include the Colonial and Ionic columns at the entrance and the quartered oak and Georgia pine floors. “The pediment of the old post office we had in the library will remain and will be used in the new children’s room. Also, we will use the old podium at the children’s room so as to keep that historic feel,� Rice said.

Even newly reconstructed roofs on the library and its adjacent buildings will reflect past glory as they will be adorned with cathedral ceilings and unique shapings on each sides, Rice said. “I think we got everything we Jason Malmont/The Sentinel wanted,� she said. “We wanted everything to fit by historical standards, The Mulgrew Commons will be the first area patrons will see when they enter the expanand I think we accomplished that by sion part of the library. preserving all of this history.�

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