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Unwrapping Christmas Past Tri-County Heritage Library Features Holiday Display BY FRANCINE FULTON
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ven though Dec. 25 has passed, there is still time to learn about Christmas past through a visit to the Tri-County Heritage Library, which opened at new location this past summer at 219 Mill Road, Morgantown, next to Masthof Press and Bookstore. In addition to historical documents, artwork, photographs, newspapers and other artifacts relating to the history of Berks, Chester and Lancaster counties, the library is currently featuring Christmas items on display, including old postcards and ornaments. The exhibit, which will remain open through Tuesday, Jan. 13, can be viewed during the library’s operating hours on Tuesdays from noon to 5 p.m. or by appointment. “During the holiday, people are very busy, so they may be looking to do some things early in Jan- Items on display include a vintage Santa suit (left photo) and vintage postcards (right photo). uary,” said Mark Zerr, executive Historical Association (HCVHA), 2021. “Everything is laid out in postcards, antique and vintage director of the Hay Creek Valley which acquired the librar y in our mini-museum area. We have ornaments in our display case
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The Animal Rescue League (ARL) of Berks County presented kitten yoga on Dec. 20 at the Exeter Community Library. During the program, adoptable kittens were able to roam and interact with the participants. The fundraising event was designed to promote the kittens’ social skills and possibly introduce them to their potential forever families. Attendees paid a registration fee to take part in the class, with all proceeds benefiting
the ARL. The class was presented by instructor Liz Bentz, who volunteered her time to lead the class. “I have done research on animal-assisted therapy. When you pet an animal, the animal and the human being get calm at the same time. It benefits both of them,” Bentz said. “I am an occupational therapist, and I got my doctorate in OT and I studied the use of animals in occupational therapy. That also added to my knowledge of how to do yoga with animals.” Maryellen Reichart visits with an adoptable kitten See Kitten Yoga pg 5 during kitten yoga class. Photo by Francine Fulton
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