Illinois Extension to offer moth program Aug. 6 in Putnam

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Illinois Extension to offer moth program Aug. 6 in Putnam

The University of Illinois Extension will offer a program for community members to learn about moths as part of National Moth Week from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, at the Putnam County Public Library District’s Condit branch, 105 N. Center St., Putnam.

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