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Things to do: Summer Sizzle Used Book Sale July 20 at San Tan Valley Library

July 19, 2024 Dedicated Hosting News 0

“Imagine stepping into our cool, air-conditioned Bronze Room with thousands of books waiting just for you,” said Gloria Moreno, manager of the San Tan Valley Library. “Take your time browsing and visit our special Children’s Corner, perfect for young readers to discover new adventures in books.”

It’s another extreme heat warning weekend so what better way to escape the elements than to get lost in a good book?

Book lovers and bargain hunters won’t want to miss the Summer Sizzle Used Book Sale at the San Tan Valley Library from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 20.

Hosted by Friends of the San Tan Valley Library, a group of volunteers dedicated to literacy and community support, is hosting this event tomorrow at the San Tan Valley Library’s Bronze Room, located…


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Mentor Public Library hosting online author talks in July

June 30, 2024 Web Shared Hosting News 0

Families can enjoy free online author interviews with popular and award-winning juvenile and young-adult fiction writers this July, courtesy of Mentor Public Library.

Sign up to watch them at libraryc.org/mentorpl.

The authors include:

• Kate DiCamillo at 2 p.m. July 9. DiCamillo is best known for her “Mercy Watson” and “Tales from Deckawoo Drive” series. She’s written more than 30 books — several of which have been turned into movies. One was even adapted into an opera. This program is designed with children in pre-kindergarten through second grade in mind. However, all ages may enjoy it, according to a news release.

• Max Brallier at 2 p.m. July 16. Brallier is the bestselling author of “The Last Kids on Earth” series. He’ll share how he came up with the different…


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Ukiah Library hosting Lines and Spines Book Club July 11 on Zoom – The Ukiah Daily Journal

June 25, 2024 Web Shared Hosting News 0

Ukiah Branch Library will be hosting Lines and Spines Book Club on Zoom on Thursday, July 11 from 6-7 p.m.

Lines and Spines is scheduled for the first Thursday of every month, but will be meeting July 11 because the library is closed on July 4 for the Independence Day holiday. The July 11 book will be “Just As I Am” by Cicely Tyson.

Email Melissa Carr at carrm@mendocinocounty.org or call 707-234-2862 to sign up. All registrants will receive an email invite to participate via Zoom.

 


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Sherrod Library hosting dead week events

April 25, 2024 Web Shared Hosting News 0



Photo of Sherrod Library.(Contributed/@ETSUAlumni X)

As the end of the semester quickly approaches, ETSU students gear up for finals during the dead week. To help students during this time, Sherrod Library is hosting stress-relief events.  

Outreach and Distance Library Coordinator Jonathan Wilson shared the week is one of his favorites because it allows the library to give appreciation back to the students. “It’s a high anxiety part of the year,” said Wilson, “It’s our job to make that a little bit less stressful for you.” 

The week began with graduation cap decorating and rock painting in the University Commons from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, April 22. Board games were set up from 12 to 4 p.m. and popcorn…


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Mentor Public Library hosting talk on Civil War female spies – News-Herald

February 22, 2024 Web Shared Hosting News 0

Discover the stories of Southern women who spied for the Confederacy during the newest Leaders and Legacies of the Civil War lecture at noon, March 13 at Mentor Public Library’s Main Branch, 8215 Mentor Ave.

Michelle Seddon of James A. National Garfield Historic Site will explain how these women gathered intelligence, shared that information with Confederate leaders, and what happened to them after the war.

Her talk is free and open to all, but due to limited space, registration is encouraged. Sign up at www.mentorpl.org or by calling the library at 440-255- 8811, ext. 1.


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