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Community Corner Interview: Peter Manno of Friends of the Library

Community Corner Interview: Peter Manno of Friends of the Library

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Samantha spoke with Peter Manno, manager of Friends of the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library on how their non-profit supports the fun programs of the library system, through their spring and fall book sales. 106.1 The Corner and Charlottesville Radio Group are hosting a Donation Drive for the upcoming spring sale now through Friday March 17th.

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