We’d like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Texas/ Dickens County Farm Bureau and their representative, Kami Cabler, for presenting the final program in our Collaborative Summer Reading series. Kami read the delightful book “Grandpa, the Tree, and Me” to the children and led a fun and informative discussion about pecans. The Farm Bureau generously donated the book to our collection it’s now cataloged and ready to be checked out!
This week is the final stretch of our children’s summer reading contest! For every 10 books a child reads or has read to them they’ll earn an entry into our grand prize drawing and get to choose a treasure from our prize chest. Reading logs are available at the library. Don’t miss out the drawing will take place Monday, June 30, at 4 p.m., live on our Facebook page.
Our adult reading contest continues through August 28. To participate, readers must be 18 or older, live in Dickens County, and have a valid library card from the Dickens County–Spur Public Library. For every 3 books, ebooks, or audiobooks read, you’ll earn an entry into the drawing for a $50 gift certificate to Lawrence Brothers Grocery Store. Be sure to get your entries in by August 27!
Thanks to a generous grant from the Tocker Foundation, we’ve just added some exciting new titles to our large print collection.
James Patterson’s latest thriller delivers suspense from start to finish. In “Murder Island,” readers are taken on a gripping journey through a series of chilling murders on a remote island. The combination of intricate plot twists and well-developed characters keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Patterson masterfully blends psychological tension with a fast-paced narrative, making this book a must-read for thriller enthusiasts.
Terri Blackstock’s “Double Minds” is an intriguing blend of suspense and faith-based fiction. The story follows a woman who must unravel the mystery behind a series of cyber-attacks that threaten her family’s safety. Blackstock’s writing is both thought-provoking and heart-pounding, with a strong focus on themes of trust and redemption. The complex characters and unexpected plot developments make this book a compelling read for fans of contemporary suspense novels.
Lisa Jackson’s “Devious” is a masterclass in suspense and intrigue. This gripping novel centers around a chilling mystery involving a series of unsettling events in a small town. Jackson’s expert storytelling and well-crafted characters draw readers into a web of secrets and lies. The suspense builds with each page, keeping you guessing until the very end. “Devious” is a mustread for fans of suspense and thriller genres.
Check it out at the library.
