As we continue celebrating National Library Week, we like to highlight all the people who help make the Library what it is. Without the support of our wonderful volunteers, Friends of the Library, Foundation, Board of Trustees, the City of Solon Public Works team, mail carriers, delivery drivers, Solon Economist team, and so many others, we couldn’t be the place we are today! Thank you to all of our community and supporters.
During your next visit to the Library take a moment to share your “Library Love” with us. When you fill out a short note about the Library we’ll add it to our large display bulletin board to enjoy as we celebrate the Library all month long.
Garage Sale season is getting closer! The Friends of the Library host the annual Solon Area Garage Sales Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1. Registration is now open on our website, with additional details about this process available. Please note that all registrations must be completed online, payments are to be dropped off at the Library, and the final date to register is Monday, May 20. If you need assistance completing the online registration, stop by the Library during regular hours, we’re happy to help!
Library Events
Spend time with your little one building pre-reading skills while making new parent and caregiver friends at Baby Time. Tuesdays in April at 9:15 a.m. we’ll share nursery rhymes, sing songs, read books, and enjoy free play with age-appropriate toys. Attend one or more classes: we’d love to see you anytime!
Don’t miss our final Fun For All Night program of the season Saturday, April 13. Join us at the Solon Community Center for gym games at 6:00 p.m. and in the auditorium at 7:00 p.m. for the movie Wish [PG] and popcorn. This program is fun for all and brought to you in partnership with Solon Recreation.
It’s time for a tea party! This month at Cookbook Club we’re trying new tea party inspired treats and sharing them with a great cup of tea Saturday, April 20 at 11:00 a.m. Check out a cookbook at the Library for inspiration or make a favorite recipe and bring them along to share with the group.
If you enjoy a good brain tease or a little friendly competition, then we have just the thing for you! Trivia Night is Friday, April 26 at 6:30 p.m. Teams (max of six members) compete in four rounds of trivia questions for prizes and bragging rights! Arrive early to get settled, share a snack, and the game will begin promptly at 6:30. Our Trivia is unlike any other – you can check out up to five books from the Library to use as references during play! Registration for this free event is required, visit our website calendar to complete this process.
Library Access
Regular Library hours are Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. and Friday-Saturday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Closed Sundays.
Please note on Friday, April 26 the Library will be open 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. to allow time for our monthly 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 We’re Reading
Teen and Young Adult books that you don’t outgrow.
Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson. Raised in South Carolina and New York, Woodson always felt halfway home in each place. In vivid poems, she shares what it was like to grow up as an African American in the 1960s and 1970s, living with the remnants of Jim Crow and her growing awareness of the Civil Rights movement. Touching and powerful, each poem is both accessible and emotionally charged, each line a glimpse into a child’s soul as she searches for her place in the world. Woodson’s eloquent poetry also reflects the joy of finding her voice through writing stories, despite the fact that she struggled with reading as a child. Her love of stories inspired her and stayed with her, creating the first sparks of the gifted writer she was to become.
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson. Everyone in Fairview knows the story. Pretty and popular high school senior Andie Bell was murdered by her boyfriend, Sal Singh, who then killed himself. It was all anyone could talk about. And five years later, Pip sees how the tragedy still haunts her town. But she can’t shake the feeling that there was more to what happened that day. She knew Sal when she was a child, and he was always so kind to her. How could he possibly have been a killer? Now a senior herself, Pip decides to reexamine the closed case for her final project, at first just to cast doubt on the original investigation. But soon she discovers a trail of dark secrets that might actually prove Sal innocent . . . and the line between past and present begins to blur. Someone in Fairview doesn’t want Pip digging around for answers, and now her own life might be in danger.
Pet by Akwaeke Emezi. There are no monsters anymore, or so the children in the city of Lucille are taught. Jam and her best friend, Redemption, have grown up with this lesson all their life. But when Jam meets Pet, a creature made of horns and colors and claws, who emerges from one of her mother’s paintings and a drop of Jam’s blood, she must reconsider what she’s been told. Pet has come to hunt a monster, and the shadow of something grim lurks in Redemption’s house. Jam must fight not only to protect her best friend, but also to uncover the truth, and the answer to the question–How do you save the world from monsters if no one will admit they exist?
Scythe by Neal Shusterman. A world with no hunger, no disease, no war, no misery: Humanity has conquered all those things and has even conquered death. Now Scythes are the only ones who can end life – and they are commanded to do so in order to keep the size of the population under control. Citra and Rowan are chosen to apprentice to a scythe – a role that neither wants. These teens must master the “art” of taking life, knowing that the consequence of failure could mean losing their own. Scythe is the first novel of a thrilling new series by National Book Award-winning author Neal Shusterman in which Citra and Rowan learn that a perfect world comes only with a heavy price.
With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo. Ever since she got pregnant freshman year, Emoni Santiago’s life has been about making the tough decisions—doing what has to be done for her daughter and her abuela. The one place she can let all that go is in the kitchen, where she adds a little something magical to everything she cooks, turning her food into straight-up goodness. Even though she dreams of working as a chef after she graduates, Emoni knows that it’s not worth her time to pursue the impossible. Yet despite the rules she thinks she has to play by, once Emoni starts cooking, her only choice is to let her talent break free.
National Library Week 2024 Proclamation
WHEREAS, libraries offer the opportunity for everyone to connect with others, learn new skills, and pursue their passions, no matter where they are on life’s journey;
WHEREAS, libraries have long served as trusted institutions, striving to ensure equitable access to information and services for all members of the community regardless of race, ethnicity, creed, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or socio-economic status;
WHEREAS, libraries adapt to the ever-changing needs of their communities, developing and expanding collections, programs, and services that are as diverse as the populations they serve;
WHEREAS, libraries are accessible and inclusive places that promote a sense of local connection, advancing understanding, civic engagement, and shared community goals;
WHEREAS, libraries play a pivotal role in economic development by providing resources and support for job seekers, entrepreneurs, and small businesses, thus contributing to local prosperity and growth;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that I, Dan O’Neil, Mayor of the City of Solon, proclaim National Library Week, April 7-13, 2024. During this week, I encourage all residents to visit their library and celebrate the adventures and opportunities they unlock for us every day. Ready, Set, Library!
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