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Summer Reading for Adults. June 25, 2020.
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Everyone Has Their Own Story |
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A widow's struggle in mid-century Ireland; a fairy tale recast in New York speakeasies in the Roaring Twenties; a man's journey out of slavery. |
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The Mapinguary is a creature from the Amazon rainforest, standing seven feet tall or more on two legs. It emits a strong, extremely unpleasant smell, and has thick, matted fur covering a carapace that makes it nearly impossible to injure with weapons. |
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The Giant Beaver's clashes with the hero Gluskap left such an impression on the landscape of eastern Canada that it's still possible to see some of the results today. |
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The Bunyip is an Australian monster that lives in swamps and other watery environments. Descriptions of it vary widely, but it's sometimes depicted as a predator that eats humans. |
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Descriptions of the Questing Beast from Arthurian legends also vary, but it's commonly said to have had the head and neck of a snake, the body of a leopard, the hindquarters of a lion, and the feet of a deer. |
Cornelius library volunteer, Mayra Vasquez, ready to search for dessert recipes. (Photo credit: Itzel Andrade, Publicity and Outreach Services) |
The Cornelius Public Library, like you, has its own story! Our e-book usage went off the charts in April, with an increase of 88 percent over last year. We're growing! Look for our check- out laptops, binge boxes, Kindle readers with best sellers, and much more. You can count on your friendly bilingual staff. |
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"Just Mercy is the true story of a real-life hero battling systemic racism in the United States criminal justice system. This book may make you disheartened, overwhelmed, disappointed, and less ignorant. Everyone needs to read this book." - Rachael P., Cornelius Public Library |
"This book is about a man's spiritual journey and finding God. Donald Miller, once a Portland local, is a great storyteller -- this is a book everyone can enjoy. Don's failures and triumphs are so real they resonate in a positive way." - Rachael P., Cornelius Public Library |
"A question many of us are asking ourselves right now is 'how do we approach race in schools?' This book shares the experiences and opinions of many who have been working to answer that question. It breaks down the language used about race, the origins of words like Caucasian, and the completely wrong ideas people have about skin color." - Rachael P., Cornelius Public Library |
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Online (Zoom) | En línea (a través de Zoom)
Do you love to knit, crochet, or embroider? Come join us online! Bring your own supplies, work on your own projects, and chat. All are welcome! Or, call +1 (253) 215-8782 to join by phone. Meeting ID: 899 8807 1018 Password: 350971 _ ¿Te encanta tejer o bordar? ¡Ven, acompáñanos en línea! Trae sus propios tejidos, costuras y materiales para trabajar y platicar. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! O, tu puedes llamar al +1 (253) 215-8782 para acompañarnos por telefono. ID de la reunión: 899 8807 1018 Contraseña: 350971 |
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Online (Zoom) | En línea (a través de Zoom)
Take and make with us! We will make a colorful mosaic with seeds! Call us at (503) 357-4093 or register yourself through the WCCLS Events Calendar to pick up your art supplies. Registration to pick up the supplies closes on Thursday, June 25, or until supplies last. Password: 686018 _ ¡Lleva y crea con nosotros! ¡Crearemos mosaicos coloridos con semillas! Llámanos al (503) 357-4093 o regístrate tu solo atraves del Calendario de Eventos de WCCLS para que recojas los materiales que utilizaremos. La registración para recoger los materiales cerrará el jueves, 25 de junio, o hasta que los materiales se terminen. ID de la reunión: 874 5972 3922
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Everyone has a story to tell, what's yours? In this TEDx talk, Brent Drever will take you through a journey of life's most outstanding moments, such as the power of friendship. Be ready for a heartfelt friendship conversation! Watch >> |
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*Every week through the end of August we will randomly draw a name from the list of people who sign up for adult summer reading. Even if you unsubscribe from the WCCLS Reads newsletter, you will remain eligible. Library staff, library board members, and their immediate families are not eligible for prize drawings. |
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This newsletter was handcrafted by Maggie and the staff at your local library. |
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