JUNE 2025 | LIBRARY NEWS

NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR
Welcome Summer!  May was a month of celebration for our family-as our youngest graduated from high school.  I still can’t believe I have three kids in college now-it’s crazy how time flies.  I’m so proud of each one of them and the amazing humans that they are growing up to be. 
At the library, we have spent the month of May preparing for our annual Summer Reading Program.  As a mom and former educator, I know how easy it can be for kids to spend their free time over the summer on screens, but we hope our summer reading program will encourage them to keep reading all summer!  Even a little bit of reading each day makes a huge difference.  Our program is for adults too!  After all, if kids see us making time to read, they will do the same.  Please join us for our Kick Off event on June 4, from 3-6pm.  If you can’t make it, don’t worry!  Just stop by the library and we’ll help you get signed up.  We have some really fun events planned for June-check out our event calendar on our website, our social media pages, or stop by the library.
My book recommendations for the month include:
  • The Favorites, by Layne Fargo
  • Say You’ll Remember Me, by Abby Jimenez 
  • The Let Them Theory, by Mel Robbins
  • Good Morning, Monster, by Catherine Goldener
See you at the library-
Jamie Sparks, Director

SUMMER READING PROGRAM LAUNCH
Get ready for a summer full of reading, prizes, and fun for all ages! Our Summer Reading Program kicks off Wednesday June 4th, 3-6pm and we have exciting activities and rewards for children, teens, and adults.
 
Children's Program (Ages 0-11)
Kids can pick up a weekly reading log at the library or print one from our website. Each week they complete and return a log, they'll get to choose a prize from our treasure chest!
Come back every week to keep the fun going and collect all the prizes!
Complete at least 7 out of 8 weekly logs to attend our Summer Reading Completion Party at PowerUp! Arcade! August 4th 6-8pm
 
Adult Program (Ages 18+)
Adults, get in on the fun! Complete a monthly log to earn an entry into one of our 3 grand prize drawings -- including a chance to win a ticket to our exclusive End of Summer Paint & Sip Party at The Local Tap! August 10th, 2-4pm
Just fill out your reading log and drop it into the drawing bucket of your choosing, near the Main Circulation Desk. Don't wait-- the first 24 readers to return their completed log get a prize bag!
 
Teens Choose Their Path (Ages 12-17)
Teens can decide how they want to participate -- either through the Children's Program with weekly logs and instant prizes, or the Adult Program with entries into grand prize drawings and a shot at the end-of-summer celebration.
Pick your adventure and start reading!

UPCOMING EVENTS
Summer Reading Program Kick-Off Party June 4th, 3-6pm
 
Weekly Programs for Kids:
  • Wednesdays at 10am -- Special Children's Programs
    • June 11th: Watercolor with Lindsey of Artistic Isle
    • June 18th: Science Heroes Show: Adventure of the Missing Color
    • June 25th: Origami with Roxy
  • Thursdays at 10am -- Preschool Storytime
  • Monday Evenings -- Kids' Clubs
    • LEGO Club - 1st & 3rd Mondays 4:30-6:30pm drop-in
    • Bookworms - 2nd Monday 5:45pm
    • Evening Storytime - 4th Monday 5:45pm
  • Special Teen & Adult Events
    • June 9th & 10th: Adult Book Club
    • June 11th: Chronic Disease Self-Management Series Start 1:30pm
    • June 21st: Bedazzled Books 10am
    • June 23rd: Create and Connect Craft Night 5:30pm
    • June 30th: Teen Bad Art Night 5:30pm
Check our website calendar for more details!
PASSIVE PROGRAMS
Stop in the Reference Room any time this month to participate in our Community Ties program-- grab one of the provided yarn pieces and thread your way through the questions on the board to help create a colorful web!
Contribute to our growing Community Book Chain by adding a title you've read and loved this month! Watch it grow across the library walls all summer long!
 
Make a Father's Day keychain! Looking for a fun and thoughtful Father’s Day gift? Kids can stop by the Children’s Department to make their very own keychain for Dad (or another special grown-up). All materials provided—just drop in and create!
 
Get crafty with a colorful fuzzy magnet! Kids can decorate their own magnet to take home or give as a gift. All supplies are available in the Children’s Department—no registration needed.
 
READS FOR THE MONTH
Reading suggestions to inspire a colorful summer!
 
The art forger [electronic resource] : a novel
by Barbara A. Shapiro

An artist whose reputation has been tarnished stumbles on a piece of art that disappeared twenty-five years ago and agrees to forge it for a gallery owner, until she realizes that the art she is forging may itself be a forgery
Still life
by Sarah Winman

In 1944 Tuscany, as Allied troops advance, a young English soldier has a chance encounter with a middle-aged art historian with whom he finds a kindred spirit and who sets him off on a course of events that will shape his life for the next four decades.
The Lost Painting
by Jonathan Harr

The author of A Civil Action offers a compelling account of the search for a long-lost masterpiece by Italian Baroque master Michelangelo Caravaggio, one his era's most colorful and turbulent figures, following a young graduate student across hundreds of years and four countries to uncover the mystery of "The Taking of Christ." 250,000 first printing.
BOOK DISPLAYS TO SEE
Browse our hand-picked selection of books that honor the themes of this month’s featured displays.
African-American Music Appreciation Month
Celebrate the rich legacy and ongoing influence of African American music. From spirituals and blues to hip-hop, R&B, and beyond, Black artists have shaped and redefined music for over 400 years. This month, our book display features biographies, histories, and cultural explorations that highlight the contributions of Black musicians across all genres. Discover the stories behind the sounds that have defined generations.
Pride Month
 
 Pride Month honors a pivotal moment in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights—the 1969 Stonewall Riots, a courageous stand against discrimination that sparked a lasting movement. For 55 years, Pride has grown into a powerful celebration of identity, diversity, and resilience. Our book display features stories that reflect the history, voices, and vibrant spirit of the LGBTQ+ community. Come explore and celebrate with us!
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