June 14 - July 25
All Ages

Join us for this summer’s reading challenge!
Our online reading tracker makes it easy to log reading minutes for you and the whole family. Read a book, a magazine, the newspaper, a graphic novel, an audiobook, a picture book – all reading counts!
Everyone must complete all six weeks of reading to pick up your prize bag.
Pre-register today!
ADULT LIBRARY PROGRAMS
June 5th, 11:00 a.m.

Hopefully you have been able to enjoy some lovely weather on your bicycle. Have you noticed any problems with your bike? Are you wondering what kind of maintenance you should be doing on your bike? Join us and learn more about what you should be doing to keep you bicycle safe and reliable. We will cover basic maintenance and repairs that you can do yourself.
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June 8th, 7:00 p.m.

We will explore the patterns and rhythms in nature that inspire the Anderson Japanese Gardens in Rockford, IL with horticulturalist Catherine Marsh, and discover connections between garden and architecture.
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The Stationery Shop by Marjan Kamali
June 9th, 7:00 p.m.
Books available at the Adult Help Desk

Join us as we discuss The Stationery Shop by Marjan Kamali 
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CHILDREN'S/FAMILY LIBRARY PROGRAMS
June 7th-13th

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.
June 9th

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.
Family Fun Backyard Storytime

Come sing, dance, and learn with us!

Storytimes will be held on the library lawn, weather permitting. 
COMMUNITY EVENTS
READING RECOMMENDATIONS
by Emily Henry

Submitted by Kelly K.
What a fun romantic comedy full of travel adventures and witty dialogue! Poppy and Alex, friends since college, take annual summer trips together – until something goes awry. After reconnecting, they decide to try it again. It is a slow burn but worth bouncing around with them for the ride. You might just fall in love with this book, perfect for summer reading.
by Angie Thomas

Submitted by Kathryn S.
This is the story of Starr Carter’s (The Hate U Give) dad when he was a teenager. It is a quick and engaging read for fans of Angie Thomas' previous books.
I would recommend reading The Hate U Give before starting this one.
by Megan Wagner Lloyd & Michelle Mee Nutter

Submitted by Stefanie M.
Maggie constantly feels left out of her family - her parents are expecting a new baby and her twin siblings always have each other. The answer to all of her troubles is...a puppy! But all goes wrong when she discovers she’s severely allergic to puppies, and all furry animals for that matter.
Join Maggie in her quest to find the perfect pet, one that won’t make her break out in hives.
(Children's Graphic Novel)
by Pamela Paul

Submitted by Donna S.
What a fun book for cat fans! 
This wonderful story is all about growing up, embracing change, and adapting to it, but interestingly, told from the family feline’s perspective. 
(The “rectangle” in the title is a book!)

See if you and your child recognize the many common cat antics that I did!
DATABASE OF THE WEEK
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