The Little Library That Could

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May 10, 2012

The Little Library That Could

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Dick looks into the debate that bubbled up about a small library in Shutesbury, Mass. While some residents want a new one and are willing to pay with new taxes, others say no. It is the talk of the town and no end is in sight yet. Dick speaks with Bob Mahler, principal of Shutesbury Elementary School. [Watch a viral video about the library here.]

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