🌱 Want to borrow tools and gadgets free with your Anniston library card?

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In today's newsletter:

• Want to borrow tools and gadgets free with your Anniston library card?
• Could Anniston’s lifeguard shortage cut your kids’ pool time?

Today's riddle: If you have 13 apples in one hand and 10 oranges in the other, what do you have ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Cloudy, heavy t-storms; humid, with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.
• Sunday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid, temps: high: 79, low: 67.
• Monday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 87 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

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📰 News we're reading

• Anniston Library to Host Program Highlighting 'Library of Things' Collection (calhounjournal.com) — Anniston residents can explore the Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County’s “Library of Things” at a free program on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 2 p.m. You’ll learn how to borrow tools, tech, games, instruments, and more, plus how the checkout process works and how these items can support projects, hobbies, and family activities.
   

• Lifeguard shortage in Anniston could limit pool times for kids (wbrc.com) — Anniston’s public pools may have reduced hours this summer because the city is struggling to hire enough qualified lifeguards. Local parks and aquatics leaders warn this could limit kids’ swim lessons and safe outdoor play, but they’re offering training and urging interested residents to apply now.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Question: where do you board your dog for overnights?
  Where would you have your dog go for a Day Stay, drop up in am and pickup late afternoon/evening? Older dog, 47#s, without chain link enclosures… (Nextdoor Victoria Households)
• Hey Alabama!
  We want to know what health issues are important in your community. Your answers can help make things better for everyone. The survey just takes 10… (Nextdoor )

• Arcosa, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service & Quotations Manager in Anniston. Apply here.
• KRONOSPAN posted a job opening for Particle Board Finishing Lead Operator in Anniston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Anniston here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Oxford

• Oxford Parks and Recreation to Host Junk Journal Night on June 1 (calhounjournal.com)
• Oxford City Council Recognizes Officer Logan Johnson as ALEAF 2026 Police Officer of the Year (calhounjournal.com)
• MCC record-setting season ends with two World Series wins (mccookgazette.com)

Jacksonville

• Jacksonville Public Library to Host Weekly Free 'Lunch Munch Movies' During Summer Reading Program (calhounjournal.com)
• JSU Trustees Approve Design for New Emergency Care and Health Center in Jacksonville (calhounjournal.com)
• Jacksonville State University Opens Randy Owen Center for the Performing Arts, Announces Inaugural Season (calhounjournal.com)

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Ok Anniston! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Big hands ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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