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At the library

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Marvin and Leah visit the library. Marvin chooses a red book about animals. Leah finds a book about space. They want different places to read today.

One sign says, "Talking table: talk about books here." Another says, "Quiet room: read without talking here." Marvin wants the quiet room. Leah wants the talking table.

They agree to meet by the door when they finish. Marvin reads in the quiet room. Leah talks about her book with the librarian, who helps people find books. Later, the friends meet by the door. Marvin borrows his book to read at home. He will return it next week.

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quiet
without talking in this room.
librarian
someone who works at a library and helps people use it.
borrows
takes something to use and return later.

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What is Marvin's red book about?

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