While the summer reading program at the library is over (if you still have your reading log out, bring it in now), summer vacation is far from over. There are still about six weeks left until school starts and kids are starting to get bored. Vacations and a trip to grandma’s house might kill a few of those weeks. But when you are in Liberal trips to the library can fill in some of that boredom. Here are three boredom busters for kids in Liberal.
#1 Programs at the library. Story times on Mondays and Thursdays at 11:15 and Tuesday evenings at 6:00 will be opened up to children of all ages, so come on the day of the week that is most convenient. We have another movie at the library (with tons of hot, fresh popcorn and cold lemonade). We are playing Pictionary, forming a book club for those in grades 3-6, playing sports on the lawn of the library and starting up chess at the library again. For younger kids we have a special toddler music hour with musical instruments, songs, dance and movement. To get a calendar, stop by the library, look online for the dates and times or call the library at 626-0180.
#2 Tumblebooks. Just because summer reading is over, doesn’t mean that kids should stop reading. To encourage reading, Liberal Memorial Library now has access to Tumblebooks as part of the Kansas EZ Library databases. Tumblebooks are ebooks with audio for kids. You can access talking stories in English or Spanish with any computer, cell phone or tablet that can access the Internet through the library’s website. If you are waiting in line at the grocery store or stuck in an airport with your kids, go to lmlibrary.org and click on the Tumblebooks icon to begin listening to stories.
#3 Books. We have so much great fiction for children of all ages at the library that sometimes our non-fiction section gets overlooked. Summer is a great time to encourage readers to pick a topic and learn more about it. If you are playing baseball this summer, check out a book improving baseball skills. We have books on crafts, disgusting animals, dinosaurs, the outdoors, famous people and how-to and building books. Why not try to break a world record this summer? I always wanted to break a pogo stick jumping record, but sadly never achieved pogo greatness. Copies of the Guinness Book of World Records are always flying off the shelf.
Stop by the library to pick up a July calendar, check out books or just hang out. For more information call us at 620-626-0180 (extension four for the children’s department).
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Sunday, June 30, 2013
Sunday, June 23, 2013
Fiction Column
Hi! Let’s play Twenty Questions—who is this writing? Well, I’m gorgeous, witty, talented, educated and opinionated---certainly the last two, at the very least! Okay—it’s me, Constance Clarke of Chicago, writing a new column for your (I hope!) enjoyment, courtesy of my employer of the last 30 years, using the books from Memorial Library. First, I have—finally—realized the great value of the computer, since I use it for my columns no matter what my home address is; i.e. I am now in Texas but I am moving back to Kansas—Maize, outside of Wichita’s West side, to be precise—in late Sept. and, if Jill, our director, still agrees, I’ll send the column from there this Fall. The main reason to do move is that all of our family is up and down Hwy 54, and we are 10 to 14 hours away!
All of this is true, while the column for today deals in Fiction---and I apologize for my haste into the column but our hot water heater sprung a leak, while we were gone from home 12 days!, and a scorpion greeted me on our kitchen rug this a.m. So, we’ve had ruined carpet, pads, kitchen sink bottoms, mold—and I’ve never been so anxious to leave on a fun trip with friends as I am next week!
Okay, one of my favorite subjects—provided it’s well written—is a mystery and, especially, if it’s a British one. To wit: “Murder as a Fine Art”, by David Morrell, and you may have already read one of his 27 novels. He’ been nominated for every major mystery award and his first novel, “First Blood”, introduced the character Rambo. A series of horrific murders terrified London some 43 years before our mystery begins, and a Thomas De Quincy, “infamous for his memoir ‘Confessions of an Opium-Eater’ is the major suspect in these mass murders identical to the ones that terrorized London earlier.” So, he’s anxious to clear his name—“clear” being a relative term here since he is crippled by his addiction—so he gets aid from “his devoted daughter, Emily, and a pair of determined Scotland Yard detectives, “and England becomes a battleground between a literary star and a brilliant murderer whose lived are linked by secrets from long ago.” I practically drooled on the page. In reading small sections of it, as is my wont, I found the policemen believable, the characters just that—characters—, and the probable ending quite satisfying. Do go into LML (Liberal Memorial Library, of course!) and find it, settle in a favorite chair and enjoy! (There really IS something special about a Brit mystery!)
Now, we come to an adventure story, “The Barbed Crown; an Ethan Gage Adventure”, by William Dietrich, full of high seas adventure, guns going off at enemy ships, Mr. Gage’s many adventures with and against Bonaparte, his wife, Astiza and another seductress (out to trap him and to turn him from thwarting Bonaparte’s plans to conquer Europe to help Bony). All of this is alongside the kidnapping and freeing of his son, Harry, and, when his careful plans fail, he is put in the middle of the famous sea battle, “Battle of Trafalgar”—and that, dear readers, was a humdinger of a chapter to read—my ears hurt from the cannon’s constant firing that was taking place on many warships from several nations---water everywhere, dead bodies floating, ship’s masts hitting the ocean in broken pieces, orders yelled, people falling overboard—I was exhausted by the end of it, and I strongly recommend the book for the battle description, if nothing else! What a movie scene that would make—with or without Johnny Depp! (Speaking of, I am curious to see Depp play Tonto in the upcoming “Lone Ranger” movie.) This action-adventure is as good as a wild movie, in the same vein, and quite a fun read—go—find—read.
Sophie Kinsella is the favorite author of a lot of readers—mainly women—and she’s really quite funny, for an English girl, that is, and her newest book is “Wedding Night.” “Lottie just knows that her boyfriend is going to propose during Lunch at one of London’s fanciest restaurant”—except he doesn’t. So, when Ben, an old flame, calls her, to her surprise, “and reminds Lottie of their pact to get married if they were both still single at 30”, she jumps at the chance. Well, family and friends are stunned. So, her sister, Fliss, and Ben’s closest friend, Lorcan (Lorcan?) are determined to stop the wedding, and Fliss concocts “an elaborate scheme to sabotage their wedding night.” I mean, if you can’t depend on sisters and friends to decide what’s best for you, who can you really trust? The personalities are vividly drawn, and maybe the wedding night will go on, smoothly, or not—between oil and peanuts (well, read the book!) Seriously, it’s a light, fun, summer read from an author who knows how to write them.
This next book looked intriguing, when I was checking books in Publisher’s Weekly for Jill to consider, and she sent it to me for this column the title is “Evidence of Life”, by Barbara Sissel, and while it’s not really a great or hold-your-interest story, it’s easily worth a “B”, as a choice for summer reading. Abby’s husband, Nick, and daughter, Lindsey, go on a father-daughter trip and disappear. So, Abby sets out to find out what happened and as disturbing clues begin to surface, “Abby realizes that the truth may be far more sinister than she imagined” and that everything she once believed about her marriage and family may be wrong. There’s a few more characters involved, the suspense quotient is fairly high, so, as I said, or implied, the edge-of-your-seat kind of feeling is not the kind that C.J.Box or Jeffrey Deaver gives, but it’s not at the bottom of my list, either, so get it and enjoy it.
Wouldja like a preview of what’s coming?
All of this is true, while the column for today deals in Fiction---and I apologize for my haste into the column but our hot water heater sprung a leak, while we were gone from home 12 days!, and a scorpion greeted me on our kitchen rug this a.m. So, we’ve had ruined carpet, pads, kitchen sink bottoms, mold—and I’ve never been so anxious to leave on a fun trip with friends as I am next week!
Okay, one of my favorite subjects—provided it’s well written—is a mystery and, especially, if it’s a British one. To wit: “Murder as a Fine Art”, by David Morrell, and you may have already read one of his 27 novels. He’ been nominated for every major mystery award and his first novel, “First Blood”, introduced the character Rambo. A series of horrific murders terrified London some 43 years before our mystery begins, and a Thomas De Quincy, “infamous for his memoir ‘Confessions of an Opium-Eater’ is the major suspect in these mass murders identical to the ones that terrorized London earlier.” So, he’s anxious to clear his name—“clear” being a relative term here since he is crippled by his addiction—so he gets aid from “his devoted daughter, Emily, and a pair of determined Scotland Yard detectives, “and England becomes a battleground between a literary star and a brilliant murderer whose lived are linked by secrets from long ago.” I practically drooled on the page. In reading small sections of it, as is my wont, I found the policemen believable, the characters just that—characters—, and the probable ending quite satisfying. Do go into LML (Liberal Memorial Library, of course!) and find it, settle in a favorite chair and enjoy! (There really IS something special about a Brit mystery!)
Now, we come to an adventure story, “The Barbed Crown; an Ethan Gage Adventure”, by William Dietrich, full of high seas adventure, guns going off at enemy ships, Mr. Gage’s many adventures with and against Bonaparte, his wife, Astiza and another seductress (out to trap him and to turn him from thwarting Bonaparte’s plans to conquer Europe to help Bony). All of this is alongside the kidnapping and freeing of his son, Harry, and, when his careful plans fail, he is put in the middle of the famous sea battle, “Battle of Trafalgar”—and that, dear readers, was a humdinger of a chapter to read—my ears hurt from the cannon’s constant firing that was taking place on many warships from several nations---water everywhere, dead bodies floating, ship’s masts hitting the ocean in broken pieces, orders yelled, people falling overboard—I was exhausted by the end of it, and I strongly recommend the book for the battle description, if nothing else! What a movie scene that would make—with or without Johnny Depp! (Speaking of, I am curious to see Depp play Tonto in the upcoming “Lone Ranger” movie.) This action-adventure is as good as a wild movie, in the same vein, and quite a fun read—go—find—read. 
Sophie Kinsella is the favorite author of a lot of readers—mainly women—and she’s really quite funny, for an English girl, that is, and her newest book is “Wedding Night.” “Lottie just knows that her boyfriend is going to propose during Lunch at one of London’s fanciest restaurant”—except he doesn’t. So, when Ben, an old flame, calls her, to her surprise, “and reminds Lottie of their pact to get married if they were both still single at 30”, she jumps at the chance. Well, family and friends are stunned. So, her sister, Fliss, and Ben’s closest friend, Lorcan (Lorcan?) are determined to stop the wedding, and Fliss concocts “an elaborate scheme to sabotage their wedding night.” I mean, if you can’t depend on sisters and friends to decide what’s best for you, who can you really trust? The personalities are vividly drawn, and maybe the wedding night will go on, smoothly, or not—between oil and peanuts (well, read the book!) Seriously, it’s a light, fun, summer read from an author who knows how to write them. 
This next book looked intriguing, when I was checking books in Publisher’s Weekly for Jill to consider, and she sent it to me for this column the title is “Evidence of Life”, by Barbara Sissel, and while it’s not really a great or hold-your-interest story, it’s easily worth a “B”, as a choice for summer reading. Abby’s husband, Nick, and daughter, Lindsey, go on a father-daughter trip and disappear. So, Abby sets out to find out what happened and as disturbing clues begin to surface, “Abby realizes that the truth may be far more sinister than she imagined” and that everything she once believed about her marriage and family may be wrong. There’s a few more characters involved, the suspense quotient is fairly high, so, as I said, or implied, the edge-of-your-seat kind of feeling is not the kind that C.J.Box or Jeffrey Deaver gives, but it’s not at the bottom of my list, either, so get it and enjoy it.
Wouldja like a preview of what’s coming? - James Lee Burke’s “Light of the World: A Dave Robicheaux Novel”
- “Unseen” by Karin Slaughter
- “Save Yourself”, by Kelly Braffet (this title got a star and a box around its description, which is the top rating that Publisher’s Weekly can give a title)
- “Human Remains”, by Elizabeth Haynes (well known and popular)
- ”Lemon Orchard”, by Luanne Rice
- ”JFK’s Last Hundred Days: The Transformation of a Man and the Emergence of a Great President”, by Thurston Clarke
- “Miss Anne in Harlem; The White Women of the Black Renaissance”, by Carla Kaplan (starred and boxed).
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Audiobooks and eBooks for Dad
Celebrate Father’s day by getting Dad set up to check out free audiobooks and eBooks from the library.
Kansas EZ Library (http://www.kslib.info/digitalbooks.html) is a service of the Kansas State Library and other contributing Kansas Libraries. Any resident of Kansas can use the service to checkout audiobooks and eBooks online.
Registration requires a Kansas Library Card (http://www.kslc.org). If you don’t already have a Kansas Library Card, (not the same as a regular local library card) you can get one at any Kansas public or school library.
Because June is national audiobook month, now is the perfect time to talk about the audiobook side of Kansas EZ Library. With tablets, dedicated eReaders, and all things eBook on the rise, but you might be surprised to know that the audiobook side of Kansas EZ Library is actually still more popular.
The well-established audiobooks platform called One Click Digital has more Kansas users, more daily circulations (more than 10,000 checkouts in May alone), and more new books available for checkout than the eBook platforms.
Newly added audiobooks that might appeal to Dad include:
"Inferno" by Dan Brown - From the Book Description - In the heart of Italy, Harvard professor of symbology Robert Langdon is drawn into a harrowing world centered on one of history's most enduring and mysterious literary masterpieces--Dante's "Inferno"--as he battles a chilling adversary and grapples with an ingenious riddle.
"A serpent's tooth" by Craig Johnson - From the Book Description - When a lost Mormon child wanders into Absaroka County, the intrepid Wyoming sheriff teams up with feisty deputy Victoria Moretti and longtime friend Henry Standing Bear on a high plains scavenger hunt that leads them to a violent interstate polygamy group.
"Shattered trident" by Larry Bond - From the Book Description - While trailing a Chinese nuclear attack sub, Jerry Mitchell, the captain of USS North Dakota, is shocked to see the Chinese boat torpedo a Vietnamese merchant ship.
This blatant act of aggression is the opening gambit in a war that has blindsided the U.S. and quickly embroiled all nations in the western Pacific. These nations, bound together in the newly formed Littoral Alliance, have begun a covert submarine campaign aimed at crippling China's economy before China can set in motion its own plot to dominate the region...
"A delicate truth" by John Le Carré - From the Book Description - A counter-terrorist operation, codenamed Wildlife, is being mounted on the British crown colony of Gibraltar. Its purpose: to capture and abduct a high-value jihadist arms buyer. Its authors: an ambitious Foreign Office Minister, a private defense contractor who is also his bosom friend, and a shady American CIA operative of the evangelical far-right. So delicate is the operation that even the Minister’s personal private secretary, Toby Bell, is not cleared for it...
"Zero Hour" by Clive Cussler and Graham Brown - From the Book Description - It is called zero point energy, and it really exists--a state of energy contained in all matter everywhere, and thus all but unlimited. Nobody has ever found a way to tap into it, however--until one scientist discovers a way. Or at least he thinks he has. The problem is, his machines also cause great earthquakes, even fissures in tectonic plates. One machine is buried deep underground; the other is submerged in a vast ocean trench. If Kurt Austin and Joe Zavala and the rest of the NUMA team aren't able to find and destroy them, and soon, the world will be on the threshold of a new era of earth tremors and unchecked volcanism.
Of course, you don't have to go online to check out audiobooks. You can also come into the library and check out some of the following new books on CD:
Kansas EZ Library (http://www.kslib.info/digitalbooks.html) is a service of the Kansas State Library and other contributing Kansas Libraries. Any resident of Kansas can use the service to checkout audiobooks and eBooks online.
Registration requires a Kansas Library Card (http://www.kslc.org). If you don’t already have a Kansas Library Card, (not the same as a regular local library card) you can get one at any Kansas public or school library.
Because June is national audiobook month, now is the perfect time to talk about the audiobook side of Kansas EZ Library. With tablets, dedicated eReaders, and all things eBook on the rise, but you might be surprised to know that the audiobook side of Kansas EZ Library is actually still more popular.
The well-established audiobooks platform called One Click Digital has more Kansas users, more daily circulations (more than 10,000 checkouts in May alone), and more new books available for checkout than the eBook platforms.
Newly added audiobooks that might appeal to Dad include:
"A serpent's tooth" by Craig Johnson - From the Book Description - When a lost Mormon child wanders into Absaroka County, the intrepid Wyoming sheriff teams up with feisty deputy Victoria Moretti and longtime friend Henry Standing Bear on a high plains scavenger hunt that leads them to a violent interstate polygamy group.
"Shattered trident" by Larry Bond - From the Book Description - While trailing a Chinese nuclear attack sub, Jerry Mitchell, the captain of USS North Dakota, is shocked to see the Chinese boat torpedo a Vietnamese merchant ship.
This blatant act of aggression is the opening gambit in a war that has blindsided the U.S. and quickly embroiled all nations in the western Pacific. These nations, bound together in the newly formed Littoral Alliance, have begun a covert submarine campaign aimed at crippling China's economy before China can set in motion its own plot to dominate the region...
"A delicate truth" by John Le Carré - From the Book Description - A counter-terrorist operation, codenamed Wildlife, is being mounted on the British crown colony of Gibraltar. Its purpose: to capture and abduct a high-value jihadist arms buyer. Its authors: an ambitious Foreign Office Minister, a private defense contractor who is also his bosom friend, and a shady American CIA operative of the evangelical far-right. So delicate is the operation that even the Minister’s personal private secretary, Toby Bell, is not cleared for it...
"Zero Hour" by Clive Cussler and Graham Brown - From the Book Description - It is called zero point energy, and it really exists--a state of energy contained in all matter everywhere, and thus all but unlimited. Nobody has ever found a way to tap into it, however--until one scientist discovers a way. Or at least he thinks he has. The problem is, his machines also cause great earthquakes, even fissures in tectonic plates. One machine is buried deep underground; the other is submerged in a vast ocean trench. If Kurt Austin and Joe Zavala and the rest of the NUMA team aren't able to find and destroy them, and soon, the world will be on the threshold of a new era of earth tremors and unchecked volcanism.Of course, you don't have to go online to check out audiobooks. You can also come into the library and check out some of the following new books on CD:
- The tooth tattoo by Peter Lovesey
- Screwed by Eoin Colfer.
- The golden egg by Donna Leon
- The redeemer by Jo Nesbo and Don Bartlett
- A chain of thunder: a novel of the siege of Vicksburg by Jeff Shaara
- 12th of Never by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro
Sunday, June 9, 2013
Databases are hidden gems at the Library
One of the hidden gems of the Library is our access to the Kansas State Library databases. It is one of the most valuable resources that the Library has to offer. The information that you can find is vast and right at your fingertips.How do you find the databases? It’s easy. Log in to a computer, go online and get to the library web page at lmlibrary.org. Then right below the banner on top of the page, you’ll see several categories across the page. Move the mouse to online databases and a drop down menu will appear. You’ll see Databases for Kansas Residents, click on it and then you’re off.
Here are some of the resources you’ll find in the databases.
GENERAL RESEARCH
* MasterFile Premier: Delivers articles, reference books, and an extensive image collection for every subject area, including access to Consumer Reports.
* Academic Search Premier: Scholarly multi-disciplinary research database.
* Student Research Center: Browse or search topics from current events to art to math. Includes biographies and images.
* Newspaper Source Plus: Access full articles from over 850 newspapers. This database now includes transcripts of television and radio news.
* Kansas Periodical Index: Find articles in 14 current and discontinued Kansas publications, 2002-2012. The index contains citations only, no full-text or links to articles.
* Encyclopedia Britannica Online (select a version):
Public Library Edition
Academic Library Edition
School Library Editions
EN ESPAÑOL
* Mango: Aprendizaje de idiomas, incluye ingles para hispanohablantes. Folleto en español.
* Learning Express: Incluye recursos para hispanohablantes y preparación para examen de ciudadania Estados Unidos de América.
* MedicLatina: Colección de revistas especializadas en la investigación médica, en español nativo.
* Fuente Academica: más de 450 publicaciones académicas de América Latina, Portugal y España que cubren todas las áreas temáticas principals. La base de datos se actualiza semanalmente.
* Enciclopedia Britannica: Enciclopedia Moderna para adultos y estudiantes y Britannica Escolar Online para estudiantes de 6 a 12 años de edad.
TEACHER/LIBRARIAN PROFESSIONAL SOURCES
* ERIC (Education Resource Information Center): Online digital library of education research and information sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) of the U.S. Department of Education.
* Professional Development Collection: Education journals and reports.
LISTA (Library, Information Science and Technology Abstracts).
LEARNING MODULES
* Mango: Courses in over 40 languages (basic & complete lessons available). Creating a username and password is optional, but doing so will allow you to pick up where you left off between learning sessions.
* LearningExpress: Learning Centers by subject (up to college level), computer software tutorials, and practice tests for college and occupational exams and the GED. The Job & Career Accelerator section provides help with resumes, interview skills, and exploring occupations.
BOOKS
* Kansas EZ Library: Learn to use the statewide digital audiobooks and ebooks library on your home computer or mobile device.
* EBSCO Book Collection: Non-fiction: Online access to a variety of non-fiction for all ages. Books are read within your internet browser.
* NoveList: Explore authors or a specific book to discover read-a-like recommendations, book discussion guides, reviews, and more.
* Literary Reference Center: Browse and search full-text of literary works alongside journal articles, author biographies, and reviews.
* Kansas Library Catalog: Search materials held at libraries across Kansas. If you are interested in borrowing an item found in this catalog, please contact your local school or public library for Interlibrary Loan. Mobile Device Access Link (no flash)
* Talking Books Catalog: Books, magazines and other materials available to qualified patrons through the Talking Books Program.
* WorldCat (OCLC): Catalog of library holdings worldwide.
POPULAR TOPICS
* Auto Repair Reference Center: Access to repair, maintenance, and service information.
* HeritageQuest: Genealogical resource to search federal census records (1790-1930), family and local histories, and more.
* Genealogy Connect: Collection of nearly 600 genealogy research and reference publications in searchable PDF format.
* History Reference Center: Articles, full text of historical documents, biographies, historical photos, maps, and videos.
* Kansas History, Territorial through Civil War Years, 1854-1865: Expansive and unique collection of historical documents that include personal narratives and memoirs, pamphlets and political speeches, sermons and songs, legal treatises and children's books.
* Art Full Text: Database specializing in fine, decorative and commercial art, folk art, photography, film, and architecture.
* Legal Collection: Journals covering current issues, studies, and trends of the legal world.
* Agricola: Research agricultural information dating back to 1970. Contains records from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Library.
* GreenFile: Scholarly, government and general-interest titles covering all aspects of human impact to the environment.
HEALTH AND MEDICAL
* Consumer Health Complete: Browsable medical database including drug information, topic fact sheets, medical dictionaries, and ebooks.
* MEDLINE: Information on medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, the health care system, and more. Created by the National Library of Medicine.
* ProQuest Nursing & Allied Health: Research nursing, allied health, alternative & complementary medicine topics.
BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY
* Small Business Reference Center: Business basics, start-up kits, industry information, and access to ebooks on a variety of business and career topics.
* Business Source Premier: Coverage in all disciplines of business, including marketing, management, accounting, finance and economics.
* Computer Source: Latest information and trends in technology.
* Vocational & Career Collection: Created for technical schools, this collection covers trade and industry journals.
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SUMMER READING ACTIVITIES FOR THIS UPCOMING WEEK:
(All activities are free and open to the public.)
Lunch and Library will be held on Tuesday, June 11 at noon in the Cooper Clark Room. The book "Where’d You Go, Bernadette" by Maria Semple will be discussed.
Did you know that underground tunnels exist beneath us on Main Street? Find out more from Lidia Hook Gray on Tuesday, June 11 at 2 p.m. We’ll head underground, take a look at a local business and learn a little history about the buildings and tunnels that are connected to one another.
The Liberal Memorial Library and Dr. Patrick Ross of Southwestern College present “Life in A Dirt Cup” on Wednesday, June 12 at 4 p.m. You’ll find out that soil is more than just dirt, but a living ecosystem with a diverse array of inhabitants. And you might even get to make your own soil from basic ingredients and predict what is needed to make soil that is good for different types of organisms.
Unleash your inner hero as we delve into the magical world of Dungeons and Dragons with Brad Kearn on Thursday, June 13 at 4 p.m. Learn about how you can guide your heroes through quests for treasure, battles with deadly foes, daring rescues, courtly intrigue, and much more. We’ll also be serving pizza and lemonade.
Join us for a movie on Friday, June 14 at 2 p.m. Star-crossed garden gnomes have obstacles to overcome when they are caught up in a feud between neighbors. But with plastic pink flamingos and lawnmower races in the mix, can this young couple find lasting happiness? Popcorn and lemonade will be served.
Sunday, June 2, 2013
Summer reading …it’s not just for kids!
It’s that time of year again… summer reading! Sign up has been steadily moving along as kids, teens, and adults are embarking on the adventures of reading through the hot sweltering days ahead. The children and teen programs run through the end of June and the adult program runs through July. There are many activities and drawings involved for all age groups in the next few weeks.
The theme of adult summer reading is "Groundbreaking Reads". For chances to win t-shirts and other prizes, adults must fill out a line on a Bingo sheet and enter into a drawing to be held the first week in August. It’s a chance for adults to get out of their comfort zone and read books in categories such as classic fiction, spy novels, biographies, historical fiction, science fiction, westerns, romance, fantasy, Kansas authors, short stories, favorite books from childhood, etc. If left to my own devices, mysteries and biographies would be the only genres I’d read.
The first event on the adult summer reading agenda will be a Social on Tuesday, June 4 at 6:30 p.m. It’s a chance for adults who are participating in the program to get together and kick start the program. Library and Lunch will be held on Tuesday, June 11 at noon. The book "Where’d You Go, Bernadette" by Maria Semple will be discussed. Gardening Club will be meeting on Tuesday, June 18 at 6:30 p.m. for Some Like It Hot to discuss growing vegetables particularly peppers and other spicy items. Book Chat will meet on Thursday, June 20 at 6:30 p.m., a social get together to discuss what books we are currently reading and seeing who may or may not have gotten a Bingo on their sheets. Recipe Swap on Monday, June 24 at 6:30 p.m. will continue the theme of Some Like It Hot. Bring a copy of a recipe (and the recipe if you’re so inclined!) that is hot and spicy.
The conclusion of Groundbreaking Reads this year will once again be a Murder Mystery. The date is yet to be announced. To be eligible, participants in the summer reading program must have earned at least one Bingo.
The teen summer reading program theme is "Beneath the Surface". Teens set a goal of how many hours they plan on reading during the program's five weeks. If they reach their goal, they are eligible to win a t-shirt and those who read 35 or more hours have the opportunity to join in on the High Readers Party at the end of the program.
Beneath the Surface activities will include Zumba with Lydia Augustine, Wild hairstyles with Sheila Schieb and SCCC students, Soil tunnel, a tunnel tour with Lydia Hook-Gray, Life in a Cup of Dirt with Dr. Patrick Ross, Dungeons and Dragons with Brad Kearn, Dig it with J & R Sand, Tai Chi with Terri Barnes, Mad Science, Yoga with Alli Lyons, Learn to Juggle, and the end of the summer reading Ice Cream Party in August! These are the events in store for teens at the library this summer. For dates and times, check out our website or grab a calendar from the circulation desk.
For both adults and teens, if you prefer to read at home instead of joining in on library activities that’s fine as well! We’d still love to see you signed up this summer and participating in the capacity that you are able.
So pick up a summer reading packet and sign-up sheets this month and grab a newsletter at the circulation desk. Stay tuned and connected through our social media pages. If you have any questions or suggestions don’t hesitate to ask. Hope to see you at the library this summer!
The first event on the adult summer reading agenda will be a Social on Tuesday, June 4 at 6:30 p.m. It’s a chance for adults who are participating in the program to get together and kick start the program. Library and Lunch will be held on Tuesday, June 11 at noon. The book "Where’d You Go, Bernadette" by Maria Semple will be discussed. Gardening Club will be meeting on Tuesday, June 18 at 6:30 p.m. for Some Like It Hot to discuss growing vegetables particularly peppers and other spicy items. Book Chat will meet on Thursday, June 20 at 6:30 p.m., a social get together to discuss what books we are currently reading and seeing who may or may not have gotten a Bingo on their sheets. Recipe Swap on Monday, June 24 at 6:30 p.m. will continue the theme of Some Like It Hot. Bring a copy of a recipe (and the recipe if you’re so inclined!) that is hot and spicy.
The conclusion of Groundbreaking Reads this year will once again be a Murder Mystery. The date is yet to be announced. To be eligible, participants in the summer reading program must have earned at least one Bingo.
The teen summer reading program theme is "Beneath the Surface". Teens set a goal of how many hours they plan on reading during the program's five weeks. If they reach their goal, they are eligible to win a t-shirt and those who read 35 or more hours have the opportunity to join in on the High Readers Party at the end of the program.
Beneath the Surface activities will include Zumba with Lydia Augustine, Wild hairstyles with Sheila Schieb and SCCC students, Soil tunnel, a tunnel tour with Lydia Hook-Gray, Life in a Cup of Dirt with Dr. Patrick Ross, Dungeons and Dragons with Brad Kearn, Dig it with J & R Sand, Tai Chi with Terri Barnes, Mad Science, Yoga with Alli Lyons, Learn to Juggle, and the end of the summer reading Ice Cream Party in August! These are the events in store for teens at the library this summer. For dates and times, check out our website or grab a calendar from the circulation desk.
For both adults and teens, if you prefer to read at home instead of joining in on library activities that’s fine as well! We’d still love to see you signed up this summer and participating in the capacity that you are able.
So pick up a summer reading packet and sign-up sheets this month and grab a newsletter at the circulation desk. Stay tuned and connected through our social media pages. If you have any questions or suggestions don’t hesitate to ask. Hope to see you at the library this summer!
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