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CLEMMONS BRANCH LIBRARY NEWSLETTER Don't miss out on the excitement this summer at the library! An author visits book club, the Cookin' Club gets things started right, Summer Reading rocks and the Friends of the Library book sale rolls on at the Clemmons Branch Library in May and June.
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The Friends of the Clemmons Branch Library sponsors an ongoing book sale every day. Support the library and get great deals on books! Hardbacks.......................................... $2 Paperbacks........................................ $1 Small Paperbacks (pocket books)...... $0.50 Childeren's Books.............................. $0.50 Magazines......................................... $0.25 New Books...............................................$5 Periodically there are recently published books that are no longer needed by the library. When available, these books are sold for $5 each.
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Author Visit! Author Larry G. Morgan will visit the book club on May 7 to discuss his book Mountain Born, Mountain Molded. On June 4, the book club will discuss Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly. Call the library at 336-703-2920 for more details. Meets on the first Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
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Clemmons Cookin' Book Club
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Choose a recipe from a pre-selected book and we’ll make a copy for you. Bring in the finished dish on the day of the meeting to share with other members. Must bring a dish to attend. On May 16, the Cookin' Club will be making appetizers. The Club will also meet on June 20, and will feature recipes across America. Meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 12:30 p.m.
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NO STORY TIMES MAY 15-31 There will be no Toddler, Preschool, Night Time or Music & Movement Story Times from May 15 through May 31.
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Toddler Story Time Transform your toddler into a lifelong reader! Come enjoy books, puppets, and songs! Every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.
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Preschool Story Time Join us for great books, songs, and crafts! A fun way to develop emerging literacy skills! Every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
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Story Time at Night Join us for stories, fingerplays, songs, and dancing. Pajamas are encouraged! For more information, please call (336) 703-2920. 4th Monday of the month at 6 p.m. June 25
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Music & Movement Join us for dancing, singing and shaking out those sillies! Best for children 18 months to 5 years and caregivers, but all ages are welcome! Second Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. May 9 & June 13
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FOR CHILDREN Clemmons Fire Department Visit Thursday, June 21 @ 10:30 a.m. The Clemmons Fire Department will visit the library to discuss the importance of fire safety, show us some of their special gear, and give a tour of the fire truck!
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Learn about Japanese culture with events presented by the Museum of Anthropology's Japanese Outreach Initiative Coordinator, Nana Watanobe |
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FOR TEENS Japanese Music & Origami Wednesday, June 20 @ 4:00 p.m. Learn about Japanese music and culture, and make origami.
For teens grades 6-12
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FOR ADULTS Rock The Ring - The History of Sumo Friday, June 22 @ 1:00 p.m. How is the traditional sport connected to religion, nationalities and gender issues? Come learn the history of sumo.
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How To Download From The Library
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Friday, May 18 @ 2:00 p.m. Learn how to download eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines, music, and more for FREE from the library. Topics covered include Libby/North Carolina Digital Library, RBDigital, and Freegal. Be sure to bring your device so you can download these services and get all your questions answered.
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Library Closings in May and June
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All Forsyth County Public Library locations will be closed for Memorial Day on May 28
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New Items at the Clemmons Branch
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Close Encounters With Humankind : A Paleoanthropologist Investigates Our Evolving Species
by Sang-Hee Lee
An international best-seller by Korea's first paleoanthropologist explores how the field enables new insights into some of the world's leading evolutionary questions, drawing on cutting-edge findings to explore such topics as the life cycles of ancient people, the origins of social nature and the common traits between today's humans and Neanderthals.
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The Strange Bird : A Borne Story
by Jeff VanderMeer
Built in a laboratory, a creature that is part bird, part human and part other things endures the betrayal of its scientist designers and escapes into a world of hostile wildlife and the technological detritus of a civilization in decline before finding itself in the company of a collapsed biotech firm's successful and failed experiments.
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The Hidden Light of Northern Fires
by Daren Wang
A tale inspired by the lesser-known history of the only secessionist town north of the Mason-Dixon Line follows the experiences of an outspoken abolitionist who navigates Confederate adversaries, a slaver and her own brother to help a handsome escaped slave cross to freedom. A first novel.
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Justice League
Inspired by Superman's selfless act, Bruce Wayne joins forces with his new ally, Diana Prince, and goes to battle with a greater enemy
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