“It's SHOWTIME And You Are In
The SPOTLIGHT!...”
Every participant gets a star on our WALL OF FAME inside the library.
Sarah just counted over 250 superstars.
There's plenty of room for you name here too!
Summer Reading is for Everyone
Librarian's Corner
Summer Reading Program for kids, teens, and adults It's not too late to join in on the fun!

For kids
We've doubled our activities for kids ages 2 - 12 with plenty of events and activities to keep them busy throughout July. Check out the events calendar for information or pick up a playbill and follow along with weekly events, activities, and fun things to do within the pages.

For Teens
Teen Game Time and Zentangel Drawing are popular and we're happy to have so many teens become regulars at the library. Pick up a special playbill with activities and reading perks tailored to teen interests.

For Adults
Read to Feed: Our adult readers are excited to have their reading make a difference in the world. Mercy Corp Community Gardens Project helps under served communities without access to water or fresh food by creating sustainable community gardens. Adults report their reading hours in the Read to Feed log and turn it in to the library by the 31st of July. For a cumulative total of 1000 hours, the library will donate $100 to Mercy Corp Community Garden Project . For each additional 1000 hours, we will donate an additional $50.
The Adult Summer Reading Bingo Card is Back by
Popular Demand
&
We Have Our First
BINGO Winner!

Complete a row of reading challenges and win a free book. The hours spent reading can also be recorded in the Read to Feed log so that everyone can be a winner!
We lose ourselves in books...We find ourselves there too!
Looking forward to seeing you at one of our many events in July!
~ Sarah Comstock
Community Engagement Librarian
Summer Blowout Book Sale!
July 26, 10 am - 4 pm
July 27, 10 am - 3 pm
Our shelves are bursting and we have a great selection of everything from new best sellers to classics and collectibles. All proceeds benefit library programs and also go toward new materials. Your purchases keep our library vibrant!
FREE movies. There's something for everyone!
Every Saturday though July 20th

Here's our lineup for July:
  • Anastasia (1997) (G) 3-4:30 pm
  • Norma Rae (1979) (PG-13) 3-5 pm
  • Star Wars IV: A New Hope (1977) (PG)

The Star Wars movie will have a special introduction with Mike Troyan, author of Twentieth Century Fox: A Century of Entertainment.

We will provide popcorn and water. Feel free to bring your favorite snacks and non-alcoholic beverages.

Please note: The Jessie Helms room has a maximum capacity of 70 people. Tickets will be issued at the service desk on a first-come-first-serve basis on the day of the screening.
Check out our Events Calendar for ongoing and special events!

July events include:
  • Teen Game Time 7/3, 7/10, 7/17

  • Zentangle Drawing for Teens every Friday

  • Drama Circle ages 9-12, 7/5, 7/12, 7/19

  • Craft: Kids ages 2-10, Magic with Colors 7/3

  • Movie: Anastasia (G) 7/6

  • Puppets & Ventriloquism Show-Roger Carroll 7/6

  • Craft: Fandango Puppets 7/10

  • Pre-school Storytime - Every Friday

  • Friends of the Library Meeting 7/11

  • Origami for Beginners 7/13

  • Project Runway 7/13

  • Movie: Norma Rae (PG-13) 7/13

  • Apollo 11: 50th Anniversary Presentation with NASA ambassador Tim Pinkney 7/16

  • McLaughlin Community Orchestra: Show Tunes! 7/16

  • Craft: What's That Thing? 7/17

  • Historical Society Meeting 7/17

  • Genealogy Workshop: Sometimes It's Not that Easy 7/18

  • Movie: Star Wars IV 7/20

  • BOOK SALE! 7/26 & 7/27

  • Read to a Dog 7/27
Become a Member of the Friends of the Loomis Library!
Your Membership Contribution Supports Library Programs, Events, the Summer Reading Program, Book and Material Purchases, plus all the Little Extras that Mean so much!

Basic membership is only $15 a year or $25 for your whole family.
Higher levels are always welcome. All memberships are tax deductible per
IRS 501(c)3 charitable rules.

To renew or join, visit the library and pick up a FOL membership envelope located at the front desk or at the FOL Book Sale.

Thanks in advance! You are helping to support the library and our community for today and the future.
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