Upcoming Events
See what's happening this month.
Click on the Events Calendar to see a detailed listing of programs and events happening at SCPL.
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As the summer sun sets and the pages of countless books turn, we, the staff of Spencer County Public Library, extend our warmest and sincerest gratitude to all the incredible participants of this year's Summer Reading Program, All Together Now.
Your dedication to learning and fostering a love for reading within our community has been truly inspiring.
Remember, the magic of reading knows no bounds, and our library's doors are open to welcome you, any time, to embark on new literary journeys.
To every summer reading participant, young and old, thank you for being a part of our summer. As we move forward, let's continue to celebrate the power of words, the joy of reading, and the strength of our community.
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Have you tried Kanopy?
Kanopy is a new library service available to SCPL residents that offers thousands of documentaries, independent films, and classic movies to stream for free with your library card! Watch on your TV, computer, phone, or tablet.
In the Kanopy Kids section, you'll see only content suitable for children, focusing on ages 2-8. Kids can browse this section freely, and you can set up parental controls to ensure children can't view content outside of Kanopy Kids. Once parental controls are enabled, a PIN is required to exit Kanopy Kids.
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Indiana Library Passport
The Indiana Library Passport is a great way to learn about different libraries in your state and meet new people. So what are you waiting for? Start exploring today!
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You Will Get Wet!!
Water Day promises an unforgettable day of watery wonder and excitement! The scene is set with water-filled stations and an array of thrilling games that will keep children engaged and entertained.
Kids may participate in friendly competitions, splash through water obstacle courses and race with water-filled balloons. The Water Day party provides the perfect opportunity for kids to cool off, stay active, and create lasting memories.
The fun begins at 10 am and will continue until 1 pm. Feel free to stop by anytime during these hours.
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Story Time
Our early literacy programs play a pivotal role in shaping the educational and personal development of young children, laying the foundation for a lifetime of learning and success. Our programs are designed to introduce children to the magical world of books and reading from a very young age. By engaging in interactive storytelling, rhymes, and reading activities, children not only develop essential pre-reading skills, but they cultivate their imagination and creativity. Our programs promote strong parent-child bonding and encourage parents to actively participate in their child's learning journey.
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1000 Books Before Kindergarten |
Do you have a baby, toddler, or preschooler? If so, join SCPL's 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program to help your child be ready for school. This program promotes reading to newborns, infants, and toddlers and encourages parent and child bonding through reading. The goal of the program is to establish strong early literacy skills that will allow children to gain the confidence to become strong readers. There are 1,824 days between birth and turning 5 years old. That is less than 1 book per day! Contact our Children's Department or Click here for more information.
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Each month SCPL will feature a new puzzle challenge. For this month's challenge, download or pick up an August sheet at any branch. Return your sheet by email or drop it off at any SCPL location. Each person who solves the puzzle correctly will be entered into a drawing for a $10 local gift card.
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Memorial and Honor Donations |
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Looking For Your Next Read? |
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Discover this month's most exciting new books in the current issue of BookPage, provided courtesy of Spencer County Public Library. |
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Selections From the New Shelf |
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August 4th at 1:00 PM at Rockport in the Small Meeting Room
Discussing Tied Up in Knotts: My Dad and Me by Karen Knotts
Much has been written about Don Knotts’s career, especially about his iconic role as Barney Fife on The Andy Griffith Show, but personal views into the man himself are few and far between. In Tied Up in Knotts, a loving daughter provides a full-life narrative of her father: Don’s difficult childhood in an abusive home, his escape into comedic performance, becoming a household name, his growth as a feature film actor, his failing health, and his family life throughout, leading to touching and hilarious moments that will make the reader laugh and cry.
Those looking for a behind-the-scenes peek at the show, from the nuts and bolts of production to the hilarious pranks and heartfelt moments between the cast and crew, will see it all through the eyes of the little girl who grew up on the set. Knotts will delight readers with the memories of celebrities touched by Don’s life, including Ron Howard, Tim Conway, Andy Griffith, Elinor Donahue, John Waters, Barbara Eden, Katt Williams, and Jim Carrey.
-Excerpt from Amazon
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*August 31st at 1:00 PM at Rockport in the Small Meeting Room
Discussing The Ways We Hide by Kristina McMorris
As a little girl raised amid the hardships of Michigan's Copper Country, Fenna Vos learned to focus on her own survival. That ability sustains her even now as the Second World War rages in faraway countries. Though she performs onstage as the assistant to an unruly escape artist, behind the curtain she's the mastermind of their act. Ultimately, controlling her surroundings and eluding traps of every kind helps her keep a lingering trauma at bay.
Yet for all her planning, Fenna doesn't foresee being called upon by British military intelligence. Tasked with designing escape aids to thwart the Germans, MI9 seeks those with specialized skills for a war nearing its breaking point. Fenna reluctantly joins the unconventional team as an inventor. But when a test of her loyalty draws her deep into the fray, she discovers no mission is more treacherous than escaping one's past.
Inspired by stunning true accounts, The Ways We Hide is a gripping story of love and loss, the wars we fight―on the battlefields and within ourselves―and the courage found in unexpected places.
*Schedule Change
-Excerpt from Amazon
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August 9th at 3:30 PM at Hatfield Branch
Discussing To Whisper Her Name by Tamera Alexander
Olivia Aberdeen, a destitute widow of a man shot as a traitor to the South, is shunned by proper society and gratefully accepts an invitation from Elizabeth Harding, mistress of Belle Meade Plantation. Expecting to be the Hardings' head housekeeper, Olivia is disillusioned when she learns the real reason Elizabeth's husband, Confederate General William Giles Harding, agreed to her coming. Not finding the safe haven she expects, Olivia is caught off guard by her feelings for Ridley Adam Cooper, a man who seems anything but a Southern gentleman.
Branded a traitor by some, Ridley Cooper, a Southern son who chose to fight for the Union, is a man desperate to end the war still raging inside him. Determined to learn "the gift" that Belle Meade's head horse trainer and former slave, Bob Green, possesses, Ridley harbors secrets that threaten both their lives.
As Ridley seeks to make peace within himself for fighting against the South he loved, Olivia is determined to never be betrayed again.
-Excerpt from Amazon
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September 13th at 3:30 PM at Hatfield Branch
Discussing The Couple At the Table by Sophie Hannah
Jane and William are enjoying their honeymoon at an exclusive couples-only resort…
…until Jane receives a chilling note warning her to “Beware of the couple at the table nearest to yours.” At dinner that night, five other couples are present, and none of their tables is any nearer or farther away than any of the others. It’s almost as if someone has set the scene in order to make the warning note meaningless—but why would anyone do that?
Jane has no idea.
But someone in this dining room will be dead before breakfast, and all the evidence will suggest that no one there that night could have possibly committed the crime.
-Excerpt from Amazon
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August 14th at 1:30 PM at Richland
Discussing The Body in the Belfry by Katherine Hall Page
During her years spent in New York City, Faith Fairchild was convinced she had seen pretty much everything. But the transplanted caterer/minister's wife was unprepared for the surprises awaiting her in the sleepy Massachusetts village of Aleford. And she is especially taken aback by the dead body of a pretty young thing she discovers stashed in the church's belfry. The victim, Cindy Shepherd, was well-known locally for her acid tongue and her jilted beaux, which created a lot of bad blood and more than a few possible perpetrators — including her luckless fiancé, who had neither an alibi nor a better way to break off the engagement. Faith thinks it's terribly unfair that the police have zeroed in on the hapless boyfriend, so she sets out to uncover the truth. But digging too deeply into the sordid secrets of a small New England village tends to make the natives nervous. And an overly curious big-city lady can become just another small-town death statistic in very short order.
-Excerpt from Amazon.
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September 11th at 1:30 PM at Richland
Discussing a favorite book of each member's choice.
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Summer is upon us! Join SCPL's Virtual Recipe Swap page on Facebook to share fresh and tasty recipes. Click here to request to join. This group allows members to share tips, tricks, and recipes with each other. Join today!
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