September 2021 Newsletter

Programs & Events

Coloring Club for Adults Tuesday - September 7, 2021 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Hosted at the Library We'll supply the coloring books, colored pencils, snacks, drinks, and relaxing environment! All you need to do is come ready to color away some stress and maybe do some light chatting! ​ The Club meets the 1st Tuesday of every month! ​New members are always welcome! Questions? email susanna.beck@wallington.bccls.org

Read to a Therapy Dog Friday - September 17, 2021 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM Hosted at the Library All children ages 3 and up are invited to come to the Library to read to our friend Rosie! Rosie is a therapy dog who loves being read to! Registration is required for this event and space is limited. Be sure to sign up soon! To register for the event or if you have questions please email ennist@wallington.bccls.org

Book Bingo for Adults Begins Monday - September 20, 2021 Ends Monday - December 20, 2021 Starting on September 20th, stop in at the Library to pick up a Bingo Card and instruction sheet. Read! Read! Read! Match what you read to the corresponding boxes on your Bingo Card to get Bingo, multiple Bingos, or Blackout the whole card!  We'll be raffling off some small prizes at the end of the game! For each Bingo you get you'll receive a raffle ticket. If you get a Blackout you'll receive two additional tickets.       For more information email susan.kowalski@wallington.bccls.org.

Monday Afternoon Book Club September 20, 2021 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Hosted at the Library Join us for a great discussion of The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead (and some light refreshments). Copies of the book are available for pickup at our circulation desk. Call or email us to reserve a copy today! Interested? For questions or to register please email susan.kowalski@wallington.bccls.org

English Conversation Circle Thursday - August 26, 2021 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Hosted at the Library Are you a non-native English speaker who would like an opportunity to practice your conversational English with other adult learners in a relaxed and informal group setting? If so, try out our English Conversation Circle, where you can talk about current events, travel, dining, entertainment, and more! The Circle meets the 4th Thursday of every month. Interested? For questions or to register please email susanna.beck@wallington.bccls.org

Check Out Some New Releases Hitting Shelves in September! & Visit Us to Find Even More!

Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney Release Date: 9/7/2021 Genre: Mystery/Thriller Age: Adult

Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach Release Date: 9/14/2021 Genre: Nonfiction Age: Adult

Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr Release Date: 9/28/2021 Genre: Literary Fiction Age: Adult

All These Bodies by Kendare Blake Release Date: 9/21/2021 Genre: Mystery/Thriller Age: Teen

The Cursed Carnival and Other Calamities by Rick Riordan Release Date: 9/28/2021 Genre: Fantasy Age: Middle Grade

Twinkle Twinkle Little Kid by Drew Daywalt Release Date: 9/7/2021 Genre: Picture Book Age: Children

DID YOU KNOW?

The Library Board of Trustees Meetings are Open to the Public? The Library's Board of Trustees meets the third Thursday of every month at 5:00 PM. Meetings are held at the Library. The public is always invited to attend meetings, and can also send correspondence to the Trustees which is shared during the following meeting after it is received. For more information about our Library Board of Trustees and their meetings visit our website!

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