Unless something unforeseen comes up, meteorologist Jacob Riley was scheduled for be at library for the children’s summer reading program on Tuesday, July 13, at 10 a.m. With the weather we’ve had so far this year, there is no telling what might happen between now and then. Hopefully all will go as planned and Jacob will be here to speak to the children about the weather. You don’t have to be a child or even bring a child to come to the summer reading program. Every program we have had this year has entertained young and old alike. I will keep you posted on social media if there is any change.
Craft Night had to be held on Tuesday this month because Monday was a holiday. The next Craft Night will be Monday, August 2, at 5:30 at the library. If anyone has a craft they would like to share please call me at the library or message me on Facebook. We love to have guest instructors.
I have most definitely become spoiled to listening to audiobooks. I enjoy being read to while I continue to do other things like vacuum or wash dishes. I gave up waiting for Jeanette Brown’s novel “The Illusion of Leaving” to come out in audio format and actually picked up the book and read it. I am so glad I did. Jeanette Brown graduated from Spur High School with the class of 1966. I know I have driven by the painted sign on the building in Swenson Park that says “Class of ’66 Galveston” many times. I have yet to meet Ms. Brown, but in reading her debut novel, I felt like I must know her. Everyone from here who has read her novel knows that the fictional town of Silver Falls is based on Spur. Every time I would read something exclusively “Spur” it brought a smile to my face. The mention of Mac’s parking lot brought back memories of my high school days, when we would park on that parking lot and honk at everyone driving by. “The Illusion of Leaving” is a great read. Even if you’re not from Spur I believe you would enjoy reading this “coming of age” story about a woman who comes back to a place she hated to bury her father, sell the ranch, and never look back, but everything doesn’t go as planned.
We received some new books for the little ones this week. “This Is Owl” is by Libby Walden and illustrated by Jacqui Lee. Children will want to visit Owl again and again in this hilarious book with flaps, call-outs, and interactive play that will have everyone clapping and flapping along!
“Bear Feels Sick” is by Karma Wilson and illustrated by Jane Chapman. Sweet Bear isn’t feeling well at all. He is achy, sneezy, wheezy, and just plain sick! He’s in no shape to go outside to play. So Mole, Hare, Mouse, and the rest of the gang try to make Bear feel as comfortable as possible in his cave. Bear starts to get better—but as soon as Bear is well, all of his friends get sick!
“I’m a Good Friend” is by David Parker and Patti Goodnow. For Harry Potter fans we have “Harry Potter: Cinematic Guide” that invites readers to relive all the magic of Harry’s world. This cinematic guide is the essential companion for fans of the Harry Potter films!
“Max Einstein: Rebels with a Cause” is by James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein and illustrated by Beverly Johnson. Kirkus Reviews had this to say about it: “Max's morality, love for humanity, and free spirit make a refreshing counter to the familiar computer like, elitist genius archetype; evasion scenes bring thrills; problem-solving provides delightful role-modeling. The ending promises a sequel. A fun, positive book with plenty of heart.”
In large print this week we have two from New York Times bestselling author Fern Michaels, “The Brightest Star” and “Truth and Justice.”
The bodies pile up and the danger mounts in John Nesbitt’s “Great Lonesome.” Red Ryan is one of the fastest guns in the West. But this time, he’s in for the longest, hardest ride of his life.
“Where danger lurks around every turn—and all roads lead to hell” is the teaser for William W. and J.A. Johnstone’s “Bullet for a Stranger.”
Check it all out at the Library.
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