It’s Back to School time! We’re excited for all of our friends to return to school and look forward to providing after school programs in September. Please be sure to read along and grab a calendar for all of the details.
Teens (6th-12th graders) can enjoy Switch & Social Tuesdays after school until 4:30 p.m. We’ll have snacks, games, and fun with friends with a new addition – every week we’ll have a theme with additional fun: we’ll get creative with art projects, bring out our Maker’s Carts, learn new skills, and cook fun recipes. Grab a flier with the schedule, bring a friend and enjoy this “Teen Only” time at the Library. Switch & Social begins Tuesday, September 3.
Our Thursday early-out program, BAM POW, begins September 5! All participating children in 1st-3rd grades MUST attend the program and be picked up by a caregiver at 2:45 p.m. Older children may enjoy the program or the rest of the Library. This is a drop-in program, no registration. There is no adult supervision outdoors at any time. We recommend parents and caregivers discuss these expectations, pick-up plans, etc. with their children.
Library staff are sharing these programs for participating children but this does not provide the need for supervised childcare.
Library Events
Storytime continues Tuesday mornings at 10:30. While gardeners are harvesting this year’s crop, we’re also planning for next year! Learn all about hügelkultur from Johnson County Master Gardener, John Weeg, Tuesday, August 27 at 6:30 p.m. This gardening method has been utilized in Europe for hundreds of years, why not give it a try at home?
There’s nothing better than a night with friends! Join us for Game Night Thursday, August 29 at 6:30 p.m. and play a classic game or try something new.
Another great after school program at the Library for students in 4th-8th grades! Join us for a 6-week Drawing Club! Beginning Wednesday, September 4 through October 9 from 3:45-4:45 p.m. Each week we will focus on learning about a different drawing skill or technique, followed by free-drawing time. Participants will enjoy a snack and artwork sharing circle at the end of each workshop. Registration is required. Participants are encouraged to attend all six sessions but may register for individual sessions as space allows. Supplies will be provided, register on our website calendar to save your spot!
Save the date! On Saturday, September 21 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. we’re hosting a Car Seat Safety Inspection program. Car Seat Safety Week is the third Week of September! Parents and Caregivers, bring your child safety seat, your vehicle, and your child! Certified technicians will be on hand to answer questions, check for recalls, and assist with making sure your child safety seat is correctly installed. Registration is recommended, as a limited number of walk-in appointments will be available. Plan to spend 20-30 minutes at your appointment, making sure your child is safe!
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.
The Library is open 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Friday, August 23 to allow time for our monthly staff in-service.
The Library will be closed Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day.
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 We’re Reading
It’s that time of the year again! We have staff recommendations on display by the front desk. If you’re looking for your next read (or watch) visit the display shelves and find something we’ve enjoyed.
Iris Kelly Doesn’t Date by Ashley Herring Blake. Everyone around Iris Kelly is in love. Her best friends are all coupled up, her siblings have their perfect partners, and her parents are still blissfully married. And she’s happy for all of them, truly. Iris doesn’t want any of that – dating, love, romance. This romantic comedy features a fake relationship and a lot of laughs!
The Family Romanov: Murder, Rebellion & the Fall of Imperial Russia by Candace Fleming. This award-winning author brilliantly showcases the extraordinary lives of the royal family, from their opulent upbringings to the crumbling of their massive empire, and finally to their tragic murders. Readers will be transported back to a remarkable time when both a family and an empire came tumbling down.
We Hunt the Flame by Hafsah Faizal. Zafira is the Hunter, disguising herself as a man when she braves the cursed forest of the Arz to feed her people. Nasir is the Prince of Death, assassinating those foolish enough to defy his autocratic father, the sultan. If Zafira is exposed as a girl, all of her achievements will be rejected; if Nasir displays his compassion, his father will punish him in the most brutal of ways. Both Zafira and Nasir are legends in the kingdom of Arawiya – but neither wants to be.