The Great Pumpkin Decorating Contest brought out so much creativity and joy! Independent judges from our
community used their critical eyes to assess the entries for originality, ingenious use of inexpensive materials, suitabil- ity of the title, and quality of work in light of the participant’s age. This year we added a patron favorite category, and we had overwhelming support from everyone visiting to place votes for their favorites. Congratulations to the winners and thank you to all for participating!
Election Day is Tuesday, November 5! The Library is a polling site for City of Solon residents, the polls are open 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. If you are unsure of your polling location, please contact the Johnson County Auditor’s office, or visit their website for full details.
The Library will be open our regular hours, 9:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. Please note that Storytime and Switch & Social are both canceled on November 5th due to the election taking place in the community meeting room.
Library Events
Our November book for KNIT-LIT is The Knitter’s Book of Socks by Clara Parkes. We’d love to have you join us
Wednesday, November 6, at 6:30 p.m. to work on fiber art projects and talk about our crafts.
Early-out Thursdays at the Library are all about the kids! BAM POW activities begin at 1:45 for 1st through 8th
graders, walk over to the Library after school to Build and Make, Play or Watch with us! On Thursday, November 7, it’s painting day! This library program is offered as a service to our community, it is a drop-in program, no registration. Supervision is provided during the Library program in the meeting room. All 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 rest of the Library. 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. Teens (6th-12th graders) are invited to join us for Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh, or Magic: The Gathering at Trading
Card Game Day Thursday, November 7, from 4-5:00 p.m. You’ll be able to meet, challenge, and trade with other players while enjoying snacks & drinks. No experience required,we’ll have decks on hand for anyone ready to learn!
The next Fun For All Night is Saturday, November 9, at the Solon Community Center. This free night of fun for all- ages is sponsored by the Solon Public Library and Solon Recreation Department. We’ll enjoy gym games at 6:00 p.m. and then the movie Trolls Band Together [PG] with popcorn at 7:00 p.m. Don’t forget to bring lawn chairs or blankets to get comfy in the gym for the movie.
Learn how to transform simple paper bags into stunning snowflakes at DIY Night Tuesday, November 12, at 6:30 p.m. Registration is required, as space is limited.
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. As we approach the holiday season and winter weather, please always refer to our website calendar or call to check hours.
We will be open Thursday, October 31, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. to allow staff and community members time to safely travel home before trick-or-treating begins.
The Library will be closed in observance of Veteran’s Day on Monday, November 11.
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?
Make your popcorn and get ready for movie night! These are a few of the new release movies available at the Library. Deadpool & Wolverine. Deadpool’s (Ryan Reynolds) peaceful existence comes crashing down when the Time
Variance Authority recruits him to help safeguard the multiverse. He soon unites with his would-be pal, Wolverine (Hugh Jackman), to complete the mission and save his world from an existential threat. [Rated R] Despicable Me 4. Gru welcomes a new member to the family, Gru Jr., who’s intent on tormenting his dad. However, their peaceful existence soon comes crashing down when criminal mastermind Maxime Le Mal escapes from prison and vows revenge against Gru. [Rated PG] Harold and the Purple Crayon. Inside his book, adventurous Harold (Zachary Levi) can make anything come to life simply by drawing it. After he grows up and draws
himself off the book’s pages and into the physical world, he soon learns his trusty crayon can set off more hilarious hijinks than he thought possible. However, when the power of unlimited imagination falls into the wrong hands, it will take all of his creativity to save both the real world and his own. [Rated PG]
A Quiet Place: Day One. When New York City comes under attack from an alien invasion, a woman (LupitaNyong’o) and other survivors try to find a way to safety. They soon learn that they must remain absolutely silent as the mysterious creatures are drawn to the slightest sound. [Rated PG-13]
Twisters. Haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado, Kate Cooper (Daisy Edgar-Jones) gets lured back to the open plains by her friend, Javi (Anthony Ramos), to test a groundbreaking new tracking system. She soon crosses paths with Tyler Owens (Glen Powell), a charming but reckless social-media superstar who thrives on posting his storm-chasing adventures. As storm season intensifies, Kate, Tyler and their competing teams find themselves in a fight for their lives as multiple systems converge over central Oklahoma. [Rated PG-13]