Bookaholics Book Club and more
The Bookaholics Book Club is not meeting in July, but will resume our monthly trips to Bruno’s Bar on Thursday, August 15 at 7:30pm. When we meet in August, we will be talking about “This Beautiful Life” by Helen Schulman, a topical story about a family torn apart when their 15-year old son receives a private video from a younger admirer, and then sends it to a trusted friend. The novel raises tough questions about child rearing, morality, privacy, and the sacrifices and choices we make in the name of love. Copies of the book are now available at the library circulation desk. All adult patrons ages 21 and up with a valid library card are invited to join.
We’re Off to See the Wizard
Our next Tween program is on Monday, July 29th from 7-8 pm and is inspired by the wonderful “Wizard of Oz.” This promises to be an exciting evening for Tweens (ages 9-12) to play the Wizard of Oz trivia game, enjoy some snacks, and make a fun craft. So be sure to “follow the yellow brick road” to the Library to get acquainted with Dorothy, the Tin Man, Scarecrow, Cowardly lion and of course, the wonderful Wizard of Oz. Registration is required.
Chapter Chatter Program “Table of Contents”
1) Summer fun 2) Stories, some serious , some seriously silly 3) Music, marshmallows and paint 4) Shiny new “lucky” pennies 5) Chalk talk 6) Hands-on ink pads 7) Snacks of course! So sign up for lots of fun for kids ages 6-8 on Monday evenings, 7-8 pm, August 5-26. Registration is required.
Summer Reading Program
Week four’s guessing contest winner is Jamie Voisinet who guessed 150 “zoo treats” and there were 152! The swan at the zoo was waiting for you and Justin Nurenberg was the guessing contest winner with a guess of 47 scoops. There were 45 scoops of water. Congratulations Justin!
The contests will continue throughout the summer so put on your estimation hat and come on in. There are also great books old and new on animals that you might see in a zoo. Don’t forget to mark your calendar for the Potter’s Park Zoo Program that will be at the library on Tuesday, July23rd. The zoo program is from 7-7:45 pm. There will be refreshments before the program from 6:30-7 pm. Registration is not required but appreciated.
Library Closure
The Library will be closed on Saturday August 10th for the Mint Festival. The drop box on the Library porch will be available for returns throughout this closure.
Contact Information:
Library Director: Sara Morrison
Phone: 989-224-4702 * Fax: 989-224-1205
E-mail: smorrison@briggspubliclibrary.org
Street address: 108 E Railroad * Saint Johns, MI 48879