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New Washington library opens with modern design and growth
Eight months after opening the Washington Public Library, director Patrick Finney reports about a 20 percent rise in circulation from the old site. The $6 million facility includes 30 000 square feet plus 4 000 basement space, geothermal systems, more computers, separate adult and child areas, and rentable study rooms.
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Washington County Riverboat Foundation
Finney
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West Chester
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