Whether you’re planning a trip or doing a research project, check out A to Z Databases from World Trade Press. Library users have access to both The USA and World Travel databases. You can learn more about different cities around the world, including their cuisine, maps, activities, and more! This valuable resource is available on the Library’s website under Online Resources. Please reach out if you have any questions or need assistance logging in.
September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month! Celebrate with us by signing up for a Library card, renewing your current card, and with a visit to the Library. “Having fun isn’t hard, when you’ve got a Library card!” — Marc Brown.
Library Events
Dust off your Scrabble skills, prepare for a tough game of Cribbage or try something new! Game Night is Thursday, August 31 at 6:30 p.m. This monthly evening is a great opportunity to enjoy stretching your brain with games and to squeeze in some socializing. Join us!
September’s Storytime theme is magical creatures! Join us Tuesday mornings at 10:30 for songs, books, and games all about magical creatures. We also have our monthly Family Storytime Saturday, September 9 at 10:30 a.m.
Your Space for Teens begins Tuesday, September 5. Each Tuesday while school is in session, students in 6th-12th grades can enjoy games, snacks, and a space to de-stress at the Library from 3:30-4:30 p.m.
BAM POW Activities begin Thursday, September 7 for students in 1st through 8th grades.
From 1:45-2:45 p.m., we’re making our own catapult! We look forward to seeing the creativity!
Saturday, September 9 will be the last outdoor Fun For All Night of the season. Our friends at the Recreation Dept. will have fun games set up at 6:30 p.m., enjoy some outdoor playtime with stomp rockets, sidewalk chalk, giant Jenga, and more! We’ll then show the movie Ferdinand [PG] at 7:30 p.m. on our giant inflatable movie screen with state-of-the-art projector and sound system. Bring a lawn chair, enjoy some fresh popcorn and the movie.
This month’s DIY Night participants are making a crayon wreath Tuesday, September 12 at 6:30 p.m. These back-to-school themed wreaths are perfect for brightening up your door or to give as teacher gifts. Space is limited, register online or at the Library to save your spot!
Cookbook Club is all about pastries in September! Pastries are small buns made using a stiff dough enriched with fat. Some dishes, such as pies, are made of a pastry casing that covers or completely contains a filling of various sweet or savory ingredients. Check out a pastry cookbook, try a recipe or two, and bring it to share on Saturday, September 16 at 11:00 a.m.
The Solon Book Club is reading The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune. This staff favorite is sure to be a great discussion, as it is an enchanting love story, masterfully told, about the profound experience of discovering an unlikely family in an unexpected place – and realizing that family is yours. Pick up a copy of the book and join us at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 19 to discuss.
Don’t get frustrated with technology, let us help! We’re holding Tech Talk on Thursday, September 21 at 9:30 a.m. and featuring the Libby App. We’ll explain how Libby works, help you set up your Library account, and get you started with borrowing eBooks, eAudio, magazines, and more!
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 will be closed on Monday, September 4 in observance of Labor Day. Have a great holiday weekend!
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?
Binge-watch your favorite tv series, or movie series with a check-out from the Library! Whether you want to enjoy Yellowstone (Seasons 1-5) and its origin stories, or watch the Fast & Furious saga, or jump into Transylvania from the beginning. We’ve got you covered!
1923. A Yellowstone origin story introduces a new generation of the Dutton family as they explore the early twentieth century when pandemics, historic drought, the end of Prohibition and the Great Depression all plague the mountain west, and the Duttons who call it home. Starring Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford. [Rated TV MA]
Fast X. Over many missions and against impossible odds, Dom Toretto and his family have outsmarted and outdriven every foe in their path. Now, they must confront the most lethal opponent they’ve ever faced. Fueled by revenge, a terrifying threat emerges from the shadows of the past to shatter Dom’s world and destroy everything — and everyone — he loves. [Rated PG-13]
Hotel Transylvania: Transformania. Van Helsing’s mysterious new invention transforms Drac and his pals into humans, and Johnny into a monster. With their new mismatched bodies, Drac and the pack must find a way to switch themselves back before their transformations become permanent. [PG]
Love Again. Coping with the loss of her fiancé, Mira Ray (Pryanka Chopra-Jonas) sends a series of romantic texts to his old cell phone number, not realizing it was reassigned to journalist Rob Burns (Sam Heughan). Rob becomes captivated by the honesty of her words in the beautifully constructed texts. When he’s assigned to write a profile of superstar Celine Dion, he enlists her help to figure out how to meet Mira in person — and win her heart. [Rated PG-13]