From the Library Director

                                Library Life

                with Director

               Autumn Yosten

 

Summer may be waning, but Summer Reading Programs are roaring!

 

The last week of July features a unique Tonies storytime to the library. Tonies boxes are a screenfree storytelling device that can be checked out with numerous add-ons including characters, games, and age-appropriate headphones. Come Thursday the 30th at 11:20 to get a hands-on Tonies experience. 

 

Our Author visit story times continue into August! Tuesday, August 4th brings Glenwood author Chelsi Balfour and her story about race cars, then stay and race cars with our new Blu Track system. Come Tuesday, August 11th for Sandra Harmon’s animal stories and be on the lookout for an extra special guest the following Thursday. 

 

STEAM activities abound in August with Bee Bots (coding Robots) and magnet activities for kids and parents. Summer reading logs can be turned in for prizes, including our end of summer prizes from Sugar Makery and Round Table Tea Bar. We wrap up summer with a foam party at the park on Friday, Aug. 21st. We invite our youngest participants to come from 6-7, and our older elementary patrons to come from 7-8. 

 

The library will participate in Cultivate Community on Weds. Aug 5th with a book and craft swap table. Bring your gently loved paperbacks and discarded craft items, then take home “new to you” items! The swap carries into the next day at the library for a second day of fun.

 

Adult summer reading carries on with Silent Book Club Mon, August 10th at A BEan ABove from 6-8 pm, then an author visit to Parea on Thurs. August 13th. Science Fantasy writer James McGowan will speak at 6:30, before which patrons can be the first to check out brand new library books. Adult Show and Tell Mon. August 24th at 6pm, so bring a bit of your unique collection to share with the community. Book Bingo closes out the month on Thurs, Aug. 28th at 11am. 

 

Check our website, social media, or pick up a paper calendar in the library for these and more details about all the goings on at the library!