We’re pleased to announce our new catalog system, Apollo, has officially launched! We started the day Tuesday, January 14, with the new catalog.
If you haven’t already, visit our website, www.solon.lib.ia.us, and click on “Catalog Search” in the upper right hand corner.
Once on Apollo, you’ll see “Log in to your Account” in the upper right hand corner. In the top field you’ll enter your Library Card Number, and in the second field you’ll enter your password. To begin, your default password is your phone number associated with your Library account.
Once you’re logged in you’ll be able to click on the “My Account” button to see your personal details, update your password if desired, and of course browse for more materials.
If you’d rather we assist you with this process, visit the Library and let us know. We’re thrilled to have this upgrade and we are sure you’ll enjoy it too.
Library Events
The Winter Library Challenge continues until Friday, January 31. All-ages can participate in activities and challenges at the Library in December and January to earn secret codes. It’s as simple as joining us for one of our events, checking out different types of materials, and enjoying activities around the Library. Redeem four secret codes for a small prize and a chance to win a grand prize! You can track your progress on paper slips or using READsquared. Be sure to turn in your completed slips by Friday, January 31. Challenge yourself and win this WIN-ter!
Our All-Ages Art Night is Monday, January 20, at 6:00 p.m. Everyone’s invited to get artsy and enjoy different stations with a variety of art supplies. No registration necessary, grab your friends and join us!
Teens and young adults are invited to Auto Repair 101 Saturday, February 1, at 12:30 p.m. We’ll learn from guest speaker Charlie Christie the basics of what’s under the hood, common car problems, and basic maintenance. Participants will leave with a better understanding of their car and gain confidence at the mechanics. Space is limited so head to our website calendar to register or call the library.
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! When the winter weather creates chaos with our Thursday schedule and school is canceled or isn’t an early-out, we will not have a BAM POW program for 1st-8th graders.
When the weather has you feeling cabin fever, get out and join us for Chair Yoga! Patrons have remarked about increased range of motion, improvements to quality of life, and everyone enjoys the social interaction. You can join us to see what the fuss is all about! Mondays at 12:30 p.m. and Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. Please note the class size is capped at 25 to allow adequate space and optimal instruction.
Join us at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday mornings for Coffee & Conversations and stick around for Chair Yoga at 10:00 a.m.
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 always refer to our website calendar or call to check hours as winter weather may impact our ability to be safely open.
We’ll be open 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Friday, January 24, 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’s New?
Whether you’re in the mood for a sequel to a childhood favorite, an inspirational tale, or an animated story for the whole family…there’s something for you at the Library! Check out a DVD to enjoy movie night at home.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s life gets turned upside down when her daughter discovers a portal to the afterlife. When someone says Beetlejuice’s name three times, the mischievous demon soon returns to unleash his very own brand of mayhem. [PG-13]
The Forge. A year out of high school with no plans for his future, a boy is challenged by his single mom and a successful businessman to start charting a better course for his life. Through the prayers of his mother and biblical discipleship from his new mentor, he begins discovering God’s purpose for his life is so much more than he could hope for or imagine. [PG]
Joker: Folie à Deux. Struggling with his dual identity, failed comedian Arthur Fleck stumbles upon true love while incarcerated at Arkham State Hospital. Awaiting trial for the murder of five people, Fleck soon discovers the music that’s always been inside him. [R]
Transformers One. Once upon a time, Optimus Prime and Megatron were friends bonded like brothers who managed to change the fate of the Cybertron planet forever. This is their untold original story, before they end up being bitter opponents. [PG]