We have new puppets available to check out! Aren't they adorable?Notpictured, but available soon, is an elephant and an ostrich.
- Linda Heimstead, Library Director
One of the goals of our Library Book Club is to select and read a different genre each month. This month, our staff chose for us a Young Adult novel entitled "EVERYTHING, EVERYTHING" written by author Nicola Yoon, who has also written "THE SUN IS ALSO A STAR."
This is the story of a teenage girl who's literally allergic to the outside world. When a new family moves in next door, she begins a complicated romance that challenges everything she's ever known..."
Join us on Tuesday, September 10th at 2:00 as we discuss this powerful, heart-wrenching story of love. Hope you come and you are always welcome to bring a friend. Our Book Club is a great event to participate in as we head into a change of the season.
Three of several new novels just arriving at our Library are "NEVER HAVE I EVER" by Joshilyn Jackson, "THE OSTERVILLE SEWING CIRCLE" by Susan Wiggs and "WHISPER MAN" by Alex North. New Audio Books are "THE NEW GIRL" by Daniel Silva and "HER DEADLY SECRETS" by Laura Griffin. By requesting these titles on you library account, you could be one of the first to read these latest releases. If you would like to know about this advantage, our staff is here to show you MORE.
- Jeanne Johnson, Assistant Librarian
Our STEAM Wednesdays have been very popular for families with children of all ages! So we're going to continue scheduling them throughout the school year on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 4 PM. STEAM Night will feature open play to use your imagination and creativity with all our hands-on activities such as Snap Circuits, Picasso Tiles, Legos, Ozobot, Bit Bot, coloring, games, floor puzzles and more!
I'm looking forward to seeing all my Story Time friends on Tuesday mornings, special story & movie events with the Endeavors Day Group and introducing our NEW home school group Discovery Club! This group is open to families with children of all ages. We will meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 1:30 pm for STEAM based activities, special guest presentations and an occasional local field trip.
Upcoming Events-
Sept 3rd- Open Play at 10:30 AM
Sept 10th- Fall Story Time kick-offat 10:30 AM with Master Gardener, Cheryl,Transplanting baby lemon trees!
Sept 11th- STEAM Night at 4 PMBring your imagination and friends! Snacks will be provided
Sept 17th & 24th- Pages in the Park at 10:30 AM. Meet by the shelter for songs, stories, parachute play, bubbles and outdoor play in nature. In case of rain, we will be at the library.
Sept 19th- Discovery Club at 1:30 PM - For our first meeting will be going on a tour of Baker Apple Orchard.All home school children are welcome to join us for STEAM based activities.
It’s not an easy job being a “coincidence maker.” It’s a skilled art and takes a lot of maneuvering, planning ahead, and taking in consideration emotions, choices, actions and reactions, and circumstances.
Gus is one of the lower level coincidence makes (C-M) in this book and he refers to the rulebook frequently. ...READ MORE
As we head back to school, check out some of our great digital resources for education & learning!
- Rebekah Smith, Marketing/Technology Librarian
Visit our Little Free Libraries! Take a book and return a book. Anytime - 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week. They are located at the beach, the park and the Polk County building.
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One of the goals of our Library Book Club is to select and read a different genre each month. This month, our staff chose for us a Young Adult novel entitled "
This is the story of a teenage girl who's literally allergic to the outside world. When a new family moves in next door, she begins a complicated romance that challenges everything she's ever known..." 
Our STEAM Wednesdays have been very popular for families with children of all ages! So we're going to continue scheduling them throughout the school year on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 4 PM. STEAM Night will feature open play to use your imagination and creativity with all our hands-on activities such as Snap Circuits, Picasso Tiles, Legos, Ozobot, Bit Bot, coloring, games, floor puzzles and more!
