5 Things, Feb. 17: Books, Business, Blah

Books: Marian J. Mohr Library, 1 Memorial Ave., is scheduled to host a book sale today starting at noon. Prices from 25 cents to $2, proceeds benefit The Friends of Mohr Library.

Business: Here's a little Business 101 test for you: What's the best way to reach thousands of potential customers in Johnston — and have a great-looking presence on the web where people will actually see your business? Answer: Claim your FREE listing on JohnstonPatch. [Click to learn how.] In about five minutes, you'll be able to take advantage of our free listing service, and give your company great visibility right here in town.

Blah: Cloudy with rain during the day, sayeth the JohnstonPatch Weatherbug forecast. Clearing later in the day, with overnight lows in the upper 20s.

Drive: Check the JohnstonPatch Traffic & Gas page for two pieces of important information — cheapest gas near you, and possible traffic trouble.

Ire: On this date last year, we reported on the school committee's decision to spend $91,000 on the district's student information system, but that wasn't what go our readers' attention — several people commented on the appointment of a new girls' middle school softball coach. [Click the link to read more about it.]