JULY 2021
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Cross-Stitch Sushi Magnets
(Registration begins July 7)
Those in grades 6-12 can register beginning July 7 to receive a free cross-stitch sushi magnets kit.

The kit comes with the supplies to create a magnet (scissors and glue not included) and a link to video instructions.

Kits can be picked up at any DPLS library. 

To reserve one and arrange for pick up, contact Pam at 419-782-1456 ext. 1406 or prellstab@defiancelibrary.org.
Harry Potter Trivia
Defiance Public Library
(July 1 @ 4:00)
Sherwood Branch Library (July 12 @ 4:00)
Those in grades 6-12 are invited to join DPLS for Harry Potter Trivia on Thursday, July 1, from 4-5 p.m. at Defiance Public Library and on Monday, July 12, from 4-5pm at Sherwood Branch Library.

Test your knowledge of Harry Potter and the beasts of his fantastic world during this intense trivia challenge. Following the challenge, you’ll take home some Harry Potter inspired crafts.


Register early, space is limited!
Anime Club
Johnson Memorial Library
(July 6 @ 4:00)
Those in grades 6-12 are invited to join Johnson Memorial Library Tuesday, July 6 at 4:00 PM for a special Summer Edition of Anime Club!

We will view and discuss anime, play games, and take home crafts. Space is limited; use the link above to register!
WHAT'S TO COME
What August has in store!

  • YA book subscription box (LitKit)
  • Polymer Clay Animals
  • Pokemon Go Scavenger Hunt

Watch the calendar for these future events, dates, and information.
LITKIT
(YA BOOK SUBSCRIPTION BOX)
They're themed, monthly boxes stuffed with library books (for checkout) and other goodies for cardholders ages 13-25.

They will be available for pickup and drop-off at any DPLS library BUT here's the catch: We have a limited amount, only 10 to give out!

The August theme is "The Traveler"

Pictured are the contents of July's LitKit "Get in the Game"
THE GREAT TEEN READ
It's a book discussion (#thegreatteenread) solely on Instagram! We post a picture or a video of the month's teen title and you leave your comments. This month we will be reading the novel "Ghost Wood Song" by Erica Waters.

5 Reasons why you should read this book...

1) An LGBTQ love triangle.

2) A haunted house and the ghosts of the woods.

3) A fiddle with the ability to bring ghosts from the grave along with the horrors of the past.

4) Jessie, a brother who is wrongfully accused of murder.

5) Shady Grove, a 16-year-old bluegrass musician who will call the ghosts to clear her brother's name.
TRY THESE NEW BOOKS
Just a small list of some new YA books.

We Can't Keep Meeting Like This by Rachel Lynne Solomon
The Memory of Babel by Christelle Dabos
The Hollow Inside by Brooke Davis
Blood Like Magic by Liselle Sambury
Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon
One Great Lie by Deb Caletti
The Lucky List by Rachael Lippincott
BOOKSTAGRAM
Check out the latest YA book recommendations on our Instagram @dplslibraries

This Instagram Reel features YA books to feed the flame.
SQUEEZY McSQUEEZY
On Saturday, June 12, I hitched a ride on the bookmobile to attend Def-Com 5.5! Despite the heat, I had a blast; listening to music, looking at the vendor booths, hanging out with the DPLS library peeps, and watching the cosplay contest. Here are a few pics of me at the mini-con.
HELPFUL LINKS
Let us help with homework, discovering a good book, or with life in general. Click the links for a list of amazing sources compiled by us.