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by Suzanne Simard

Suzanne Simard is a pioneer on the frontier of plant communication and intelligence; she's been compared to Rachel Carson, hailed as a scientist who conveys complex, technical ideas in a way that is dazzling and profound. Simard writes of her own life, born and raised into a logging world in the rainforests of British Columbia, of her days as a child spent cataloging the trees from the forest and how she came to love and respect them.

by Jennifer Weiner

Daisy Shoemaker can't sleep. With a thriving cooking business, full schedule of volunteer work, and a beautiful home in the Philadelphia suburbs, she should be content. But her teenage daughter can be a handful, her husband can be distant, her work can feel trivial. Still, Daisy knows she's got it good. So why is she up all night?Daisy is receiving emails meant for a woman named Diana Starling, whose email address is just one punctuation mark away from her own. While Daisy's driving carpools, Diana is chairing meetings. Diana's glamorous, sophisticated, single-lady life is miles away from Daisy's simpler existence. When an apology leads to an invitation, the two women meet and become friends. However, we learn that their connection was not completely accidental. Who IS Diana?

by Stacey Abrams

Avery Keene, a brilliant young law clerk for the legendary Justice Howard Wynn, is doing her best to hold her life together. When the shocking news breaks that Justice Wynn has slipped into a coma, Avery's life turns upside down. Plunged into a role she never anticipated, Avery finds that Justice Wynn had been secretly researching one of the most controversial cases before the court--a proposed merger between an American biotech company and an Indian genetics firm, which promises to unleash breathtaking results in the medical field. She also discovers that Wynn suspected a dangerously related conspiracy that infiltrates the highest power corridors of Washington.

by Malcolm Gladwell

The Bomber Mafia weaves together the stories of a Dutch genius and his homemade computer, a band of brothers in central Alabama, a British psychopath, and pyromaniacal chemists at Harvard to examine one of the greatest moral challenges in modern American history. Gladwell analyzes and critiques the bombing of Tokyo, the deadliest night of the war that was initiated by General Curtis LeMay. LeMay's scorched-earth tactics cost thousands of civilian lives in Japan.

by Eddie Jaku

Eddie Jaku always considered himself a German first, a Jew second. He was proud of his country. But all of that changed on 9 November 1938, when he was beaten, arrested and taken to a concentration camp. Over the next seven years, Eddie faced unimaginable horrors every day, first in Buchenwald, then in Auschwitz, then on the Nazi death march. He lost family, friends, his country. Because he survived, Eddie made the vow to smile every day. He pays tribute to those who were lost by telling his story, sharing his wisdom and living his best possible life. He now believes he is the 'happiest man on earth'.

by Seth Rogen

A collection of funny personal essays from one of the writers of Superbad and Pineapple Express and one of the producers of The Disaster Artist, Neighbors, and The Boys. Yearbook is a collection of true stories that Rogen hopes are just funny at worst, and life-changingly amazing at best.

by Andy Weir

Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a last-chance mission and if he fails, humanity and the earth itself will perish. Except that right now, he doesn't know that. He can't even remember his own name, let alone the nature of his assignment or how to complete it. All he knows is that he's been asleep for a very, very long time. And he's just been awakened to find himself millions of miles from home, with nothing but two corpses for company. And with the clock ticking down and the nearest human being light-years away, he's got to do it all alone. Or does he?

by Mary Alice Monroe

Spring 2020, Linnea Rutledge faces another layoff, this time from the aquarium she adores. For her and her family--finances, emotions, and health teeter at the brink. To complicate matters, her new love interest, Gordon, struggles to return to the Isle of Palms from England. Meanwhile, her old flame, John, turns up from California and is quarantining next door.

Love in the time of the coronavirus proves challenging, at times humorous, and ever changing. As the weeks turn to months, and another sea turtle season comes to a close, Linnea learns there are more meaningful lessons learned during this summer than opportunities lost, that summer is a time of wonder, and that the exotic lives in our own back yards.

by Danielle Steel

Melissa Henderson is leading a quiet life. Once a bestselling author, she now pours all her energy into renovating a Victorian house in the foothills of rural New England. Six years ago, she lost her young son to cancer, and her marriage dissolved. Melissa receives a call from her sister, Hattie, who became a nun at twenty-five and is determined to help Melissa turn a new page. At sixteen, a pregnant Melissa was sent to a convent in Ireland to have and give up her baby. All these years later, Hattie feels compelled to embark on a journey that will change both their lives forever, and track down the child Melissa gave up.

by Billie Eilish

Billie Eilish is a phenomenon. With distinctive visual flare and darkly poignant lyrics that are unparalleled among music icons of the 21st century, Billie is a musician who stands out from the crowd. Now in this stunning visual narrative journey through her life, she is ready to share more with her devoted audience for the first time, including hundreds of never-before-seen photos. This gorgeous book will capture the essence of Billie inside and out, offering readers personal glimpses into her childhood, her life on tour, and more.

Bruce Duncan Perry and Oprah Winfrey

Through deeply personal conversation, Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Perry explore how what happens to us in early childhood influences the people we become. Many of us experience adversity that has lasting impact on our physical and emotional health. What happened to us in childhood is a powerful predictor of our risk for health problems down the road, and offers scientific insights in to the patterns of behaviors so many struggle to understand.

Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard

Covering the period from the 1930s to the 1980s, O'Reilly and Dugard trace the prohibition-busting bank robbers of the Depression Era, such as John Dillinger, Bonnie & Clyde, Pretty Boy Floyd and Baby-Face Nelson. In addition, the authors highlight the creation of the Mafia Commission, the power struggles within the "Five Families," the growth of the FBI under J. Edgar Hoover, the mob battles to control Cuba, Las Vegas and Hollywood, as well as the personal war between the U.S. Attorney General Bobby Kennedy and legendary Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa.

For the most up-to-date information on Northwest Regional Library System location hours and services, visit the NWRLS Library Website.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we continue to encourage all patrons to wear a mask and maintain social distancing at 6 feet while inside the library. Please do not enter the library if you are sick! All children under the age of twelve must be accompanied by an adult. Computer time is limited to 2-hour per person, per day. Meeting and Study Rooms will be closed until further notice.

This year's Summer Reading Program is Tails and Tales all about animals. Our programming is still virtual, however we have many in-library activities planned throughout our Northwest Regional Library System locations! Read the entire eNewsletter to find out about Craft Kits, Movie Night Bundles, Pet Food Drives, Storywalks, and MORE!

To give back to the community during this year's Tails and Tales Summer Reading Program, libraries will be collecting pet food, toys, and cleaning supplies.

Fur-Baby Food Drive (June 1st - July 31st)

Gulf County library locations have partnered with the St. Joseph’s Bay Humane Society and Gulf County United to collect pet food for those in need, as well as toys and cleaning supplies for the shelter. Requested items include dry dog and cat food, canned dog or cat food, Tidy Cats non-clumping cat litter, Dawn dish soap, laundry detergent, tough dog toys (no stuffed dog toys), and cat toys

Pet Food Drive (June 1st - July 31st)

Throughout the summer, the Liberty County library locations will be collecting donations to benefit Partners for Pets, a nonprofit shelter in Marianna, Florida. A list of items that are most needed by the shelter will be provided at your library.

Pet Food Drive (July 1 - July 31st)

All Bay County library locations will begin collecting for the Pet Food Drive throughout the month of July. Donated items will go to local animal rescues, including the Salty Cats of St. Andrews Rescue!

Enjoy songs and stories with Tania and Kyle!

Thursday, June 10th at 10 a.m. CST / 11 a.m. EST Animal Tales

Thursday, June 17th at 10 a.m. CST / 11 a.m. EST Tales in the Dark

Thursday, June 24th at 10 a.m. CST / 11 a.m. EST Zoo Tales

Thursday, June 17th at 2 p.m. CST / 3 p.m. EST

Join us as we celebrate various animals that appear in our favorite Japanese anime and manga with a quiz!

Underwater Archaeology for Kids: Discovering Stories from the Past - Zoom (School Age Children & Parents)

Thursday, June 17th at 2 p.m. CST / 3 p.m. EST

The Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN) and the Northwest Regional Library System are excited to team up to bring you this fun exploration of underwater archaeology! Archaeologists work in a variety of settings and underwater is one of the “coolest”! Learn about how archaeologists work in this alien environment, the types of sites they study, the issues and problems facing underwater archaeological sites, and the ways underwater archaeologists discover stories from the past! The program will be presented by FPAN Public Archaeologist Nicole Grinnan. Pre-register for this Zoom program: http://bit.ly/FPAN-NWRLS-UWArchforKids

Monday, June 21st at 2 p.m. CST / 3 p.m. EST

Learn how to fold origami puppies.

Thursday, June 24th at 2 p.m. CST / 3 p.m. EST

Enjoy a retelling of "Goodnight Gorilla" by library staff.

Monday, June 28th at 2 p.m. CST / 3 p.m. EST

Create cool animals out of food!

Wednesday, June 9th @ 2 p.m. CST / 3 p.m. EST

Recycle an old sock by turning it into an octopus.

Wednesday, June 16th at 2 p.m. CST / 3 p.m. EST

Learn how to make a small bag based on the character Totoro from Studio Ghibli's film, My Neighbor Totoro.

Wednesday, June 23rd at 2 p.m. CST / 3 p.m. EST

Learn how to fold a fox, a rabbit, and a squirrel!

Wednesday, June 30th at 2 p.m. CST / 3 p.m. EST

Learn how to make a bird feeder for wild birds!

Mondays, June 7th, 14th, & 21st @ 10 a.m. CST / 11:00 a.m. EST

Heather, BCPL Outreach Librarian, shares reading trends and Buzz-worthy books!

Tuesday, June 1st @ 2 p.m. CST / 3 p.m. EST

Learn how to edit text, add graphics, and upload logos to a flyer on Canva.com. Create your own FREE Canva account online.

Tuesday, June 8th at 2 p.m. CST / 3 p.m. EST

Create your own unique fish using different line drawing techniques. It's a fun way to relax!

Wednesday, June 16th @ 2 p.m. CST / 3 p.m. EST

The price of scams against seniors is much more than financial. Learn how to protect yourself from scams. Program presented by Christopher Cardinal of Humana. Register in advance for this Zoom webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_42MnhC4qQYe3DFhYRRIZsA

Friday, June 18th @ 2 p.m. CST / 3 p.m. EST

Zoom Registration Required. Email sburris@nwrls.com for the Zoom invitation and the mountain dulcimer music.

Tuesday, June 22nd @ 2 p.m. CST / 3 p.m. EST

Local author, Willie Spears, is the great grandson of Bay County pioneer, Hawk Massalina. Learn about Hawk's life through this family-friendly program. Register in advance for this Zoom webinar:

Tuesday, June 29th @ 2 p.m. CST / 3 p.m. EST

Learn about local shipwrecks including the SS Tarpon lost in a gale near Bay County and Vamar which sunk mysteriously near Port St. Joe during WWII. This program will be presented by Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN) Archaeologist, Nicole Grinnan. This talk is geared toward ages 16+, but is family-friendly! Register in advance for this Zoom webinar: http://bit.ly/FPAN-NWRLS-ShipwrecksNWFL

Recycled Book Club: Hedgehog Photo Holder

Tuesday, June 29th @ 2 p.m. CST / 3 p.m. EST

Learn how to fold a hedgehog-shaped photo holder with Rachael from the Bay County Public Library!

Pet Show (All Ages)

June 1st - July 31st

Artwork of pets by local artists in Adult Services gallery space. Photographs and pet tales by library staff in the library gallery spaces.

Family Movie Night Bundles (G - PG13)

June 7th - July 31st

Bundles include two "Tails and Tales" themed library DVDs, candy, and microwave popcorn. You must present a library card to check out a movie bundle. One per library card. Return library DVDs like a normal checkout. Available while supplies last. Sponsored by the Bay County Public Library Foundation. 

Animal Scavenger Hunt (School Age Students)

June 10th - July 15th

Search the library for different animals and learn fun facts!

Guess the Origami Cranes (School Age Students)

June 10th - July 15th

Guess how many origami cranes at the Youth Services desk. Those that guess closest to the exact number will win an origami book. Winner declared on July 15th.

Fakemon Art Contest (School Age Students)

June 17th - July 15th

Children are encouraged to draw, paint or sculpt their own Fakemon (a fictional monster inspired by Pokemon). Winner declared on July 15th.

Animal Mask Wearables Take Home Craft Kit (School Age Students)

Week of June 10th

Available in Youth Services department while supplies last. Video Tutorial will release on the BCPL Facebook at 11 a.m. Sponsored by the Northwest FL Music Teachers Association. 

Anime Character Cubee Craft Make & Take (School Age Students)

Week of June 17th

Cut out and assemble a cubee Anime character. Sponsored by the Northwest FL Music Teachers Association. 

Elephant Zoo Craft Take Home Craft Kit (School Age Students)

Week of June 24th

Available in Youth Services department while supplies last. Video Tutorial will release on the BCPL Facebook at 11 a.m. Sponsored by the Northwest FL Music Teachers Association. 

Teen Prize Giveaway (Ages 11 - 18)

June 10th - July 15th

Put your name in for a prize giveaway! One entry per teen. Winner declared on July 15th.

Book Bingo (Adults)

June 1st - July 31st

Complete a match from your book bingo card through June and July to be entered into our prize giveaway! Pick up a bingo card at the information desk or contact rfillingame@nwrls.com to be emailed one.

Beginning the week of June 21st, be one of the first 25 people to check out our Tails and Tales movie bundle. The movie bundles will include 2 children's DVDs, microwave popcorn and a theater candy box. You must

present a library card in order to check out a movie bundle. One bundle per library card! Return library DVDs like a normal checkout. Available while supplies last. Movie Bundles sponsored by the Panama City

Tails and Tales Animal Photography (All Ages)

June 21st - July 31st

Stop by the library and check out our Tails and Tales animal photography presented by their library staff humans!

Summer Reading Bags for children will include various zoo and wildlife webcam links to see cool live animals!

June Children's Reading Log (School Age Children)

June 1st - June 29th

Pick up a reading log and stickers to track your reading progress. Turn in completed reading logs by June 29th and July 31st to earn a certificate, playful prize, and enter a prize drawing!

Read to the Turtles! (School Age Children)

June 1st - 30th

Pick up a pre-selected sack of books about turtles (or any other books) from the library, then visit the Forgotten Coast Sea Turtle Center to practice your reading skills with the gopher tortoises, terrapins, and snapping turtles! Come back and tell us about it, and receive a prize! Forgotten Coast Sea Turtle Center: 1001 10th Street, PSJ. Hours are Tuesday - Friday and Sunday from 12 - 4 p.m. ET.

Tails in the Forest, Tails in the Sea! (School Age Children)

June 7th - July 13th

Pick up your DIY panther, coyote or black bear mask, play a bottlenose dolphin game, and take-home an activity pack!

Storywalk: The Full Belly Bowl (School Age Children)

June 14th - 19th

Outdoor Storywalk featuring "The Full Belly Bowl" by Jim Aylesworth is an enchanting Tall Tale of an old man whose kindness is rewarded with a magical bowl; no matter how much he eats from it, the bowl magically refills itself! What could go wrong? Everything! Be sure to let us know how you liked the story - and stop in to pick up your own magical coins, just like the old man in the story!

Reptile House! (School Age Children)

June 21st - June 26th

Get acquainted with Florida snakes and lizards! Stop in for a ssssnake-y craft project, reptilian swag, and an activity pack!

Storywalk: Bigfoot Cinderella (School Age Children)

June 28th - July 3rd

Outdoor Storywalk featuring "Bigfoot Cinderella" by Tony Johnston is a delightful story about a Bigfoot Prince in search of a bride who is as big and stinky as he is! When you reach the end, be sure to get your photo taken with Bigfoot and compare your foot with Bigfoot’s!

Weekly Take and Make Craft Projects (School Age Children)

Available each week while supplies last. Sponsored by the Friends of the Gulf County Public Libraries.

Fur-baby Reader's Prize Drawing (Adults)

June 1st - July 31st

For every five books you check out, earn an entry ticket for a special gift basket you and your fur-baby will love! Winner will be announced July 31st. Sponsored by the Friends of the Gulf County Public Libraries. 

June Children's Reading Log (School Age Children)

June 1st - June 29th

Pick up reading log and stickers to track your reading progress. Turn in completed reading log by June 29th to earn a certificate, a goody bag, and enter a prize drawing!

Storywalk: The Alphabet Tale (June 1 - 30th)

Outdoor Storywalk featuring "The Alphabet Tale" by Jan

Garten. Twenty-six letters, twenty-six clues. Whose animal tale is it?

Weekly Take and Make Craft Projects (School Age Children)

Available each week while supplies last. Sponsored by the Friends of the Gulf County Public Libraries.

Crafts in the Library (School Age Children)

Please call to make an appointment at (850) 639-2419. Limit to one child/family at a time. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. All supplies will be available for you at a designated table.

Fridays, June 4th and 11th

Fridays, June 18th and 25th

Crafts in the Library (Adults)

Please call to make an appointment at (850) 639-2419. Limit to two individuals, must be scheduled together. All supplies will be available for you at a designated table.

Mondays, June 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th

Mondays, July 12th, 19th, and 26th

Feathered Friends Drawing (Adults)

June 1 - June 29

Identify birds at the library bird feeder or your home. Submit your answer for a chance to win a Florida bird field guide. Winner will be announced on June 29th.

Monthly Take & Make Craft Kits (Ages 5 - 10)

Kits available while supplies last.

Senior Monthly Activity Packets (Adults)

Packets contain coloring pages, word searches, and more!

Summer Take and Go Activity and Craft Bags (Ages 4 - 12)

Weekly activity bags include coloring, hidden pictures, word finds, early literacy sheets and a craft. The bags will vary depending on the age group. Available while supplies last.

Self-directed Craft Table (School Age Children)

Designated craft table set up so that one family at a time may pick up their weekly-themed activity bag and complete the craft with supplies fully provided by the library.

Wednesday, June 2nd @ 10:30 a.m. CST / 11:30 EST

Book: The Book of Joy by Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu

Email asmith@nwrls.com for Zoom invitation.

Thursday, June 10th @ 11:30 a.m. CST / 12:30 p.m. EST

Book: Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George

Email rfillingame@nwrls.com for Zoom Invitation.

Book Buzz! Club (Zoom)

Wednesdays, June 9th and 23rd @ 11:00 a.m. CST / 12:00 p.m. EST

Talk about what you are reading! Email hogilvie@nwrls.com for Zoom invitation.

by Michelle Zauner

From the indie rockstar of Japanese Breakfast fame, and author of the viral 2018 New Yorker essay that shares the title of this book, an unflinching, powerful memoir about growing up Korean American, losing her mother, and forging her own identity. In this exquisite story of family, food, grief, and endurance, Michelle Zauner proves herself far more than a dazzling singer, songwriter, and guitarist. With humor and heart, she tells of growing up one of the few Asian American kids at her school in Eugene, Oregon; of struggling with her mother's particular, high expectations of her; of a painful adolescence; of treasured months spent in her grandmother's tiny apartment in Seoul, where she and her mother would bond, late at night, over heaping plates of food.

by America's Test Kitchen

Meal prep no longer means filling your freezer with boring casseroles or spending all day Sunday cooking. Instead, use these smart meal plans to customize fast, fresh dinners that fit your ever-changing schedule. We've done the work of building 25 weekly plans that minimize shopping and kitchen time and guide you through prep-ahead options, make-ahead options, and ingredient substitutions. So now you can reap the benefits to make your life easier, your grocery bill lower, and your dinners better.

by Stacey Abrams

From celebrated national leader and bestselling author Stacey Abrams, a gripping, complexly plotted thriller set within the halls of the U.S. Supreme Court. Avery Keene, a brilliant young law clerk for the legendary Justice Howard Wynn, is doing her best to hold her life together—excelling in an arduous job with the court while also dealing with a troubled family. When the shocking news breaks that Justice Wynn—the cantankerous swing vote on many current high-profile cases—has slipped into a coma, Avery’s life turns upside down. 

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