As we enter into shorter daylight hours, cold temps, and winter weather, we’re dreaming about travel to places near and far. Did you know the Library offers a fantastic resource for planning those trips? You can use A to Z World Travel or A to Z the USA to plan your next adventure, and learn about different cities, countries, and cultures. This online resource is available 24/7 to our Library patrons. Visit our website, solon.lib.ia.us and click on “Online Resources” to f ind all of these great tools available. Please let us know if you need help getting started, we’re happy to help!
Library Events
Saturday Storytime is perfect for the whole family to enjoy! Join us Saturday, November 9, at 10:30 a.m. for songs, games, and books.
Join us at Fun For All Night 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. DIY Night is for adults and young adults, 16+. Registration is required, as space is limited.
Join us at Cookbook Club for a delicious culinary adventure with Dips & Sauces Saturday, November 16, at 11:00 a.m.! This unique program invites food enthusiasts of all levels to explore the world of dips and sauces, perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re a novice cook or a seasoned chef, you’ll discover new recipes and techniques that elevate your appetizer game. Bring your dip, sauce, and foods to dip in them to share with our group.
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.
The Library will be closed in observance of Veteran’s Day Monday, November 11.
The Library will be open 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, due to staff in-service.
Plan ahead for Thanksgiving Holiday Hours! On Wednesday, November 27, the Library will be open 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. The Library will be closed Thursday, November 28 through Saturday, November 30.
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?
Our nonfiction collection is always growing, these are a few of the latest additions.
The Barn: The Secret History of a Murder in Mississippi by Wright Thompson. A shocking and revelatory account of the murder of Emmett Till that lays bare how forces from around the world converged on the Mississippi Delta in the long lead-up to the crime, and how the truth was erased for so long.
By the Fire We Carry: The Generations-Long Fight for Justice on Native Land by Rebecca Nagle. A powerful work of reportage and American history that braids the story of the forced removal of Native Americans onto treaty lands in the nation’s earliest days, and a small-town murder in the 1990s that led to a Supreme Court ruling reaffirming Native rights to that land more than a century later.
The New Rules of Aging Well by Frank Lipman, MD and Danielle Claro. From the renowned integrative doctor Frank Lipman comes a radically simple program to reverse the symptoms we reflexively call “normal aging,” including feeling achy, stiff, sluggish, weak, and vulnerable to chronic illness. This improves not only our life span but, more importantly, our health span—our quality of life and how we feel.