New Fiction
The Windsor Knot, by S.J. Bennett: “The first book in a highly original and clever new crime series featuring Queen Elizabeth II as an amateur detective solving crimes in secret and behind the scenes, in between her royal duties.”
Northern Spy, by Flynn Berry: “A producer at the Belfast bureau of the BBC, Tessa is at work one day when the news of another raid comes on the air. The IRA may have gone underground after the Good Friday agreement, but they never really went away, and lately, bomb threats, arms drops and helicopters floating ominously over the city have become features of everyday life.”
Mother May I, by Joshilyn Jackson: “Blackmailed by a mysterious kidnapper to commit a seemingly harmless act, a once-poor woman who married into wealth triggers a devastating chain of consequences.”
Friends of the Library sponsors garage sales
The annual Solon Area Garage Sales are June 4-5. The Friends of the Solon Public Library are collecting registrations through May 21 at 5 p.m. Registration details can be found on the website by clicking on “Solon Area Garage Sales” or by picking up a paper copy during a library visit.
The Friends will also host the annual plant sale in conjunction with the garage sale days. While spring cleaning flower beds, donate the overgrown plants to the Friends. Plant donations should be potted and labeled, drop off donations are accepted at the west side of the library June 2-3.
Book and garage sale donations are accepted during regular library staff hours. Call ahead to notify staff to be met at the lower entrance on the west end of the building for collection of donations of books and garage sale items for the Friends of the Library.
When preparing for the garage sales, keep the library in mind. The library is in need of an electric clothes dryer. If upgrading and seeking to donate that old clothes dryer, give us a call at 319-624-2678. Thank you for thinking of the library.
Library access
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 today.
Walk-In Browsing 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 a time, allowing 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, made in advance by calling the library or on a walk-in basis.
BAM POW: Watch It! Cardboard TV
Kindergarten-fourth graders can pick-up this week’s BAM POW to go and get creative making a low-tech “TV” for hours of fun.
Bags are available during Pick-up Hours, while supplies last. Each participant is asked to take one kit so there are enough for all wishing to participate. Kits go fast, grab one today.
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.
Color Your World with the Summer Reading Program
Details on the all-ages program will be available soon. Keep an eye out for information on the website about the fun coming all summer long.
Donations for Solon Community Food Pantry are accepted at the library
Drop off donations on the table in the library hall during regular hours and they’ll be delivered weekly to the Pantry. The pantry is currently seeking toiletries, the most needed items are toilet paper, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothpaste, etc.
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. All past videos are on the website available by clicking on the “Digital Storytime” button or on the YouTube channel. Join live or at a time working best for you.
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.
The pick-up location is just inside the library entryway, 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.
Dates to Remember:
May 28 at 8:45 p.m.: Family Movie Night
Everyone’s invited to the first Family Movie Night in the summer series. Movies take place outdoors, weather permitting. Masks and social distancing are required.
May 29 at 8:45 p.m.: Teen Movie Night
Fifth-12th grades are invited to the first in the summer series of Teen Movie Nights. Movies take place outdoors, weather permitting. Snacks are provided. Masks and social distancing are required.
Visit the website for details on the summer movie nights.