Find Your Voice with the summer reading program at the Library. The Summer Reading Program is for everyone! We have programs for every reader, from babies to kids to teens and adults. Slips can be turned in anytime during the summer starting June 1 and the final deadline is Monday, July 31. Pick up a program brochure, reading logs, and calendar to plan your summer fun!
Library Events
It’s summer picnic time! Cookbook Club is Saturday, June 17 at 11:00 a.m. Join us on the Library patio and share picnic dishes with us. Prepare a favorite or try something new for our Cookbook Club picnic, a few fun cookbooks are available with picnic ideas if you need inspiration.
This month the Solon Book Club will meet on Tuesday, June 20 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss The Other Einstein by Marie Benedict. It’s the story of Einstein’s wife, a brilliant physicist in her own right, whose contribution to the special theory of relativity is hotly debated and may have been inspired by her own profound and very personal insight. Stop by the Library to pick up a copy of the book and join us in the meeting room to discuss.
Have you heard about light painting photography? Photographers create photos by setting long exposure times on a camera and moving light sources to create a paint-like effect. Register to join us on Thursday, June 22 at 6:30 p.m. Light painting photography is for adults and young adults, ages 16+ with registration available on our website calendar or in the library.
Join us on the Library patio Saturday, June 24 at 10:30 a.m. to hear from the Solon Volunteer Fire Department about summer fire safety and see a fire truck (or two) up close!
Teens (incoming 6th-12th graders) can enjoy Teen Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m. with special activities each week, just for teens! Teen Tuesdays will run from June 6 through July 25, no program on July 4.
Kids Connect (incoming 1st-5th graders) is each Thursday at 2:00 p.m. Weekly kids activities that encourage kids to find their artistic voice, their scientific voice, their playful voice. Kids Connect will run June 8 through July 27, no program on July 6.
Library Access
Regular Library hours are Monday-Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday-Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed Sundays.
The Library is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 23 to allow time for staff in-service.
Don’t forget, the digital library is always available! Find an eBook, eAudiobook, magazines and more with Bridges, or with the Libby app on your favorite smart device. You can even stream classic films, discover new favorites, and more with Kanopy on your favorite smart device.
Everyone is welcome at the Library and our programs. Please contact us with access needs.
What’s New?
Find Your Voice with a new hobby or interest with one of these new titles in our non-fiction collection.
Digital Photography Complete Course by David Taylor. The perfect one-to-one learning program for beginners, this book will teach you how to take great shots in as little as 20 weeks. Combines practical demonstrations, step-by-step tutorials, and creative assignments.
Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine by Andrew Chevallier. This fully revised and updated guide is the definitive reference on herbal plants and their medicinal properties for those seeking natural remedies. Includes detailed descriptions, properties, and uses for over 550 plants, practical how-to remedies for more than 80 ailments, ranging from headaches to arthritis.
Handmade Houses and Feeders for Birds, Bees, and Butterflies by Michele McKee-Orsini. This beautifully illustrated guide artist McKee-Orsini shows you how to make 35 havens to attract more wildlife to your garden.
The Midwest Native Plant Primer by Alan Branhagen. Do you want a garden that makes a real difference? Choose plants native to our Midwest region. The rewards will benefit you, your yard, and the environment –from reducing maintenance tasks to attracting earth-friendly pollinators such as native birds, butterflies, and bees. Native plant expert Alan Branhagen makes adding these superstar plants easier than ever before, with proven advice that every home gardener can follow.
Quilling Art by Sena Runa. Unleash your creativity and follow the illustrated steps in this fabulous book to make 20 beautifully stylized quilled designs. Sena Runa uses bright pops of color and graduating shades to create exciting effects and guaranteed impact. The projects look striking framed or make wonderful greeting cards.