Virtual Trivia Night is Thursday, April 29, at 7 p.m.
The general knowledge trivia night keeps you thinking and is sure to be a fun evening at home with some friendly competition. Play trivia from the comfort of home, as an individual or team. No registration necessary, just visit the website, click on the calendar and find the Zoom details to join. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team.
Solon Area Garage Sales sponsored by the Friends of the Library
The annual Solon Area Garage Sales are June 4 and 5. The Friends of the Solon Public Library are collecting registrations through May 21 at 5 p.m. Registration details are found on the website by clicking on “Solon Area Garage Sales” or by picking up a paper copy during the next library visit.
When preparing for a garage sale, keep the library in mind. We’re in need of an electric clothes dryer. If you have upgraded and would like to donate that old clothes dryer, call 319-624-2678.
Library access is open
Staff are available Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. via telephone, email or live chat on the website.
Single household appointments are available Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and noon. The 20-minute appointments are great for browsing materials, using a computer, sending a fax or making copies. To make an appointment, visit the website and click on “Book a Visit” or call the Library.
Walk-In Browsing continues in May with browsing hours daily. Monday through Thursday from 3-7 p.m., Friday from 3-5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Walk-In Browsing is available for up to 20 patrons in the building at once and allows patrons to visit without needing an appointment. Patrons can use the 30-minute visits for browsing, computers, faxing and copies. Longer computer sessions are also available, and can be made in advance by calling the library or on a walk-in basis.
Library pick-up available Monday through Saturday
Place materials on hold using the online catalog or by calling before 5 p.m. the day before pick-up. Available materials include books, audiobooks, DVDs, puzzles and cake pans.
Pick up location is just inside the library entryway from 1:30-7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 1:30-5 p.m. on Friday, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. Staff emails or calls to confirm materials are ready.
BAM POW: Play It! Finger Twister
Kindergarten-fourth graders can grab this week’s BAM POW to go and play the small-scale Twister game.
Bags are available during pick-up hours while supplies last. Each participant is asked to take one kit so there are enough for all to participate. Kits go fast, grab one today.
Digital Storytime
Tune in to the Facebook page or YouTube channel Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. for new Digital Storytimes. In May, read, sing and play games about spring time. Find all past videos on the website by clicking on the “Digital Storytime” button or on the YouTube channel. Join live or at a time working best for you.
DIY Night: May 11 at 6:30 p.m.
Think spring with Seed Bombs. DIYers use potting soil, seeds and clay to make seed bombs to plant flowers in hard-to-reach places or in flowerbeds. Pick up a Take and Make kit and join on Zoom to learn a new project each month. Kits are limited, pick up one today.
2021 Teen Reading Challenge
Teens in fifth-12th grades can participate all year long. Read a book, fill out the Google form on the website, claim a prize, be entered to win an Amazon Fire Tablet and complete the challenges to earn a $10 local gift card.
Donations for the Solon Community Food Pantry accepted at the library
Drop off donations at the table in the library hall during regular hours and a weekly donation to the pantry will be made. The pantry is currently seeking toiletries, most needed items are toilet paper, shampoo, conditioner, body wash and toothpaste.
Cookbook Club– May’s ingredient: Cumin
Join the Facebook group to post photos and talk about tasty creations. Packets are available for pick up during curbside pickup or library appointment times. Join the Facebook Group at www.tinyurl.com/fbcookbookclub and check out the Pinterest page at Pinterest.com/SolonPublic for recipe ideas. Visit the website or call the library for more details.
Color Your World with Solon Public Library’s Summer Reading Program
Details on the all-ages program will be made available soon. Keep an eye out for information in the weekly column, the email newsletter, website and on social media regarding the fun all summer long.