Ready . . . Set . . . Give!
The 15th Annual Tin Cup Challenge begins on June 1! Your gift to Valley of the Tetons Library through the Friends will enable continued improvements and expanded programs at both library branches to meet our community’s growing needs. On behalf of the staff, the Friends, the trustees, and everyone who benefits from library services, thank you for your support!
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REGISTRATION BEGINS JUNE 6
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1000 BOOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN
Help prepare your children for one of life’s big milestones.
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Earn a prize and reading buck for each weekly check-in through July 22. Spend your reading bucks at the summer reading store July 25-29 at both library locations (ages 5-12).
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Receive a scratch off ticket for every 300 pages of reading. Every scratch off ticket redeemed will be entered to win a grand prize (ages 13-18).
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Register for “Oceans of Possibilities” summer reading at Valley of the Tetons Library. Stop by either branch beginning Monday, June 6 to pick up a sticker chart and reading log, or download the Read Squared app to track your progress online.
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A Reading Challenge for Adults
Get your game on with BOOKOPOLY. The Challenge starts June 15 and runs through December 15. Read 30 books to complete the challenge. Download a game board or pick one up at either library (ages 18+).
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June is Pride Month
Pride Month recognizes and uplifts LGBTQ voices across America. Join the Library in celebrating LGBTQ awareness throughout June with these new and recommended titles.
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Makerspace News
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Kids Cooking Demo
EVERY THURSDAY, 3-5 PM
Something yummy is cooking! Kids and teens learn to make crepes, muffins, apple snacks and other delicious goodies with help from a local volunteer. Thanks to Teton Valley Food Pantry for the ingredients.
Suggested age 7+
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Basic Bike Tune-Up
MONDAY, JUNE 6
3-5 PM | MAKERSPACE
Bring your helmet and bike to our front sidewalk and learn the basics of bike maintenance from a local library volunteer. Fix tire leaks, adjust your seat and handlebars, inspect the brakes, maintain your chain and more.
See you on two wheels!
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 Book Discussion groups are on hold for the summer. In the meantime, if you're wondering what to read next, NOVELIST PLUS has you covered!
- Log into LiLl.org, our collection of databases.
- Type "Novelist Plus" in in the "Find a Database" search box and click "GO."
- Click on "Access Resource."
- If asked, enter your zip code and city and click "Login."
- Find the "Recommended Reads List" located on the left side of the home page.
- Choose from a selection of great books organized by genre and age level.
- There is also a NoveList K-8 Plus to help your kids find their next book.
- Happy reading!
Need help accessing NoveList? A librarian will be happy to help. You can also find Novelist tutorials @ NoveList 101 Youtube channel.
*Not all titles found on NoveList are owned by the library. If you find a book that is not in our catalog, ask a librarian for an Interlibrary Loan.
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The Reading Buddies program helps boost young readers' skills and gets kids excited about books and the library. Your Little Buddy will be paired with a Big Buddy, a teen library volunteer who is trained to read with kids in a way that helps encourage a love of reading.
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Please call or email the library for Little and Big Buddy Applications: r.stanger@votlib.org
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Storytime in the Park
Family fun for all ages and abilities. We hope you'll join us for songs, rhymes and books. Begins June 15.
WEDNESDAYS, 2 PM | VICTOR CITY PARK
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 Love the Library?
Charitable gifts and volunteer efforts ensure that the library can continue to offer invaluable programs and services for our community. Want to learn more about helping the library through our Friends organization? Visit the Friends of the Library page on our website or contact Laura Curtis at friends@votlib.org.
 Please remember Valley of the Tetons Library when you make your Tin Cup donations. We are listed as Friends of the Valley of the Tetons Library.
Check out the Friend's Newsletter for the latest. Read more HERE.
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