Adventure Begins at Your Library! Summer reading isn’t just for kids!
Discover, learn, and explore with us this summer and earn raffle tickets for: Reviewing a book, attending a program, using Hiveclass, using HeritageQuest, participating in our reading challenge on Beanstack, and more!
All tickets must be submitted by 5:00pm on August 28, 2024.
Hiveclass is a digital learning platform that provides access to over 1,800 skill based, high quality, educational videos covering 16 sports and activities.
Beanstack is an online reading log and challenge platform. Log your reading history, review books, and get book recommendations.
HeritageQuest is a digital genealogy and history resource. Discover your family history today. Search census, military, and immigration records.
August Events:
Fridays, August 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd at 10:00am – Phoebe’s Morning Meditation
Join us in the native garden, weather permitting, or in the Community Room for a 20 minute recorded guided meditation. Bring your own blanket or cushion or use one of the chairs provided. Beginners welcome!
No registration required.
Wednesday, August 7th at 2:00pm – Virtual Author Talk with Smithsonian Curator Dr. Jennifer Levasseur
Your All Access Pass Behind the Scenes at the Space Station. You’re invited to virtually step inside one of the greatest international achievements with a behind-the-scenes guide to space exploration with the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum curator Dr. Jennifer Levasseur.
Click here to register through our Author Talk Platform.
Wednesday, August 7th at 6:30pm – Hiveclass Community Yoga
All are welcome to attend this casual yoga class to get acquainted with Hiveclass! Hiveclass is a free digital learning platform for sports and physical activity. Allow Hiveclass to guide you through foundational poses and flows and learn how to access classes at home. Bring your own yoga mat!
Registration requested.
Thursday, August 8th at 11:00am – Phoebe’s Morning Book Chat
Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson
Phoebe’s Morning Book Chat takes place on the second Thursday of every month at 11:00 am. Multiple copies of the selected book are available.
No registration required.
Wednesday, August 14th at 6:30pm – Pearls from Carol
For two decades, Carol Ruggiero filled pages and pages with her thoughts and memories, and now they fill Pearls from Carol, the book her husband, Albert, devotedly assembled, published, and promotes. Join us for a chat with Albert about his wife’s exceptional work and life.
Registration required.
Thursday, August 15th at 2:00pm – Virtual Author Talk with Irena Smith, PhD
The golden ticket to college admissions is not what you think: redefining success for parents of teens. Another college application season is around the corner, and stress is already beginning to ratchet up for teens and their parents. You’re invited to join us for this must-watch talk by Irena Smith, PhD. You will hear about constructive and healthy ways to approach the college application process, preserve your relationship with your teen, and help them define success on their terms instead of chasing the elusive “golden ticket.”
Click here to register through our Author Talk Platform.
Wednesday, August 21st at 6:30pm – Dark Nonfiction Book Club
The Radium Girls by Kate Moore
A book club for the morbidly curious. We will explore dark topics such as true crime, natural disasters, war stories, death and dying, manmade disasters, forensic science, burial and funerary practices, and cults. All are welcome, multiple copies of the selected book available at the service desk.
Registration appreciated.
Wednesday, August 21st at 7:00pm – Virtual Author Talk with Shelby Van Pelt
An exploration of friendship reckoning and hope. We invite you to join us as we chat with the amazing New York Times bestselling author Shelby Van Pelt about her beloved novel Remarkably Bright Creatures. You don’t want to miss this deep-dive exploration of friendship, reckoning, hope, and so much more!
Click here to register through our Author Talk Platform.
Wednesday, August 28th at 6:00pm – 21+ End of Summer Patio Party
We’ll be drawing prizes for the Summer Reading For Adults Program! Prizes include:
- Amazon Kindle
- Camping Hamock
- Solar Portable Charger
- $25 Blackhall Outfiters Gift Cards
- S’Mores Making Set
Join us to close out the summer with lawn games, music, beer, hard seltzer, and cookout food.
RSVP required.
Summer Reading for Adults Prizes
Winning tickets will be drawn at the End of Summer Patio Party on August 28th. RSVP here! Prizes include an Amazon Kindle, a solar powered camping charger, a camping hammock, a tabletop s’mores maker, a set of hiking poles, and a $25.00 gift card to Blackhall Outfitters.
