June 14 - July 25th

It's the final week of summer reading!
Get caught up entering your reading minutes, and be sure to stop by the library to pick up your completion prize.
ADULT LIBRARY PROGRAMS
Imperfect by Jim Abbott
July 26th, 7:00 p.m.

Join us for this month's book discussion

Books available at the Adult Help Desk
July 28th, 7:00 p.m.

Join Samantha Lesher. from the Academy of Ballet Wauconda, for stretching and a basic ballet movement class. If you have never taken a ballet class or haven't taken one since childhood, you will love this chance to become stronger and more flexible. A chair back can be used as a barre. Please dress in comfortable clothing.
Register to receive the meeting link.
CHILDREN'S/FAMILY LIBRARY PROGRAMS
Summer STEM Club
July 27th, pickup available all day

Register to pick up the project supplies. Then, find the video explaining the project and how to do it on the Library's website.
July 28th

Don't let your daily reading slide through the cracks this summer! Register to read with a librarian.
Each child will receive their own 20 minute appointment to read one-on-one via Zoom. A great way to build confidence and increase fluency.
July 21st

Visit Kid City any Wednesday during the month of July, and see if you can spot something "out of whack." If you can find the crazy change, you will earn a crazy prize! 
For Preschool-Grade 6 
July 26th - August 1st

Interactive story walks combine reading with lots of action and quality family time. We will feature a new story each week in the months of June and July. Bring your family over to our back yard to play and read.
READING RECOMMENDATIONS
by Steven Rowley

Submitted by Kelly K.
This is a great summer read! Gay Uncle Patrick (Guncle or GUP) is left in charge of Maisie (9) and Grant (6) after their mom dies and their dad seeks treatment for 90 days. Patrick is funny, relatable, and tender with the kids who come to stay with him in Palm Springs. This one will make you laugh out loud and tug at your heartstrings. The movie rights have already been purchased and you will see why! A+++
by Judy Batalion

Submitted by Molly J.
This fascinating and harrowing book tells the true story of the brave Jewish women who became resistance fighters in Poland under Nazi occupation. This group of heroes’ stories have never been fully documented until now. Readers of Hidden Figures, In the Garden of Beasts, and Radium Girls will find the book similarly enthralling and disturbing all at once. I will be looking forward to the Steven Spielberg movie adaption of this book.
by Ash Van Otterloo

Submitted by Julianne M.
In Holler’s Hallow, magic is no longer allowed. Meet two sixth grade witches named Katybird and Delpha who come from rival families. Both desperately want to use magic but are not allowed to do so. Delpha finds her family’s book of spells and starts to practice magic in secret hoping she can save her family from financial problems. Katybird is experiencing weird things like glowing hands and is worried that her magic might be wonky. Delpha and Katybird get into a fight, and they accidentally resurrect all of their ancestors who are determined to destroy the town. Can Delpha and Katybird put aside their differences and save the town and the people they love? Grades 3-8th
by Alexandra Penfold

Submitted by Donna S.
This new read-aloud, by the author of All Are Welcome helps children answer the question, “What should we do when things don’t go as planned?”
Colorful illustrations and simple words show ways to deal with some common childhood situations and emotions.
Character diversity including different skin-tones, a variety of hair colors, and visible disabilities help to show that we can all work together even as we celebrate individuality.
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