The public is invited to take their best shot at an Escape Room. The room will challenge your powers of deductive reasoning to figure out secret clues that will unlock other clues that allow you escape before time runs out. A family friendly event. your time limit will 30 minutes. Group size is limited to a maximum of 10. You can sign up for a preferred time in advance by calling the library.
Wednesdays: August 7 and 14
This summer, Darby worked in a research position at State University of New York in Geneseo, NY.She worked on a project to with other undergraduates to study characteristics of Extra-Galactic Planetary Nebulae. The catalogs Darby studied were images taken by the Hubble Space Telescope.Darby will share her experiences working with Hubble Space Telescope images.
Darby attends Wartburg college pursuing studies in physics and mathematics. She plans to become an astrophysicist.
Teen Book Club In order to develop a secure defense against a hostile alien race's next attack, government agencies breed child geniuses and train them as soldiers. A brilliant young boy, Andrew "Ender" Wiggin lives with his kind but distant parents, his sadistic brother Peter, and the person he loves more than anyone else, his sister Valentine. Peter and Valentine were candidates for the soldier-training program but didn't make the cut--young Ender is the Wiggin drafted to the orbiting Battle School for rigorous military training.
Ender's skills make him a leader in school and respected in the Battle Room, where children play at mock battles in zero gravity. Yet growing up in an artificial community of young soldiers, Ender suffers greatly from isolation, rivalry from his peers, pressure from the adult teachers, and an unsettling fear of the alien invaders. His psychological battles include loneliness, fear that he is becoming like the cruel brother he remembers, and fanning the flames of devotion to his beloved sister.
Is Ender the general Earth needs? But Ender is not the only result of the genetic experiments. The war with the Buggers has been raging for a hundred years, and the quest for the perfect general has been underway for almost as long. Ender's two older siblings are every bit as unusual as he is, but in very different ways. Between the three of them lie the abilities to remake a world. If the world survives, that is.
Winner of the Hugo and Nebula Awards. Copies Available at the Library Desk Book Discussion - Tuesday, August 13 at 1 pm
The theme for the Mini Golf is A Universe of Stories. Themes for our 9 hole Mini golf course are Harry Potter, It, Stranger Things, Shandow Hunters, Umbrealla Academy, Star Wars, Godzilla, Birdbox, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid All Teens are invited decorate their own Golf ball for this event. Teens will also vote on the best decorated golf ball!
You're invited to create your very own Memory Garden - Fairy Garden Style
Must register, limited space available.
Call the Library at 465-3354 to schedule your start time.
Free Event, all supplies provided
Bring your creativity to create a memorable garden.
All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Groups are welcome and encouraged.
September Programs
September 6 @ 6:30PM
The Jitney
Bring a friend and hear about some great books over some great food and drinks!
Exciting Libby News!
A small collection of simultaneous use eBooks and audiobooks covering several topics including mental health, addiction, abuse, and more has recently been added to Bridges. These topics and titles were selected with the intention that patrons in need of assistance would have access to resources when they need them most.
The E-Magazine pilot program offered through our E-book Service (BRIDGES) has been extended for another year. You are able downlaod and read digital copies of 80+ magazines.
Marvel has recently partnered with OverDrive to offer 600 titles to public libraries worldwide, and the funding has made it possible to add all the Marvel titles as well as others from DC, Dark Horse & Archie.
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Summer Excursions & Vacations Now!
Available to Jones County Residents Can be reserved up to 90 days prior to your trip Dates for August, September and October are currently available
November dates become available during August
December dates become available in September
January dates become available in October
Lunch Bunch Building is always great fun! Join us on Thursday, August 8th for our next Lunch Bunch Building. Remember to bring your lunch!
NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador, Mark Brown, presented a wonder program on the history of the Space Program and accomplishments that led up to the success of the Apollo 11 mission. Mark Brown will return to speak about the future Lunar upcoming Lunar missions on October 5th for our International Observe the Moon Night at Edinburgh Pioneer Village!
6-12 Graders created some Acrylic Resist Painting with acrylic paints, dish soap, spray paint and water. Everyone had a different approach to this project with unique results!
On Thursday, July 25 we held Teen Water Relays and Pool Party. Our next Teen event is a Mini Golf in the Library on Friday, August 16.
