

Library teaches Idyllwild younsters about Africa
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The country of Africa was the next topic in a series of cultural presentations to youngsters at the Idyllwild Library Summer Reading Program. Sporting African masks they made, the youngsters pose with coordinators (from left) Bonnie Doshier, Rachel Torrey and Tawny Reynosa. Photo by Cid Castillo

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