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2025 SUMMER Library PROGRAM
Begins June 9!
MOVIES
Bring a beverage and we’ll furnish the popcorn. Ages 18+
LPL Flix
Whether it’s the latest Best Picture or a lighthearted rom-com, enjoy an afternoon movie on our big screen. Popular recent releases are shown the first Friday of every month at 1:00 PM.
Click on our events calendar for the upcoming feature.
International Film
Develop a deeper appreciation for the diversity of human experience. International films are shown at 6:00 PM the third Tuesday of each month (except December).
Click on our events calendar for the next feature.
Book clubs
Pick up a copy of the current selections at the front desk or drive-thru. New members always welcome!
Book Discussion Group
Lively discussions on popular fiction and nonfiction titles. Meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month at 4:00 PM.
Strictly Fiction
Read and discuss different genres—mysteries, westerns, historical fiction, romance and more. There’s something here for everyone. Meet the first Monday of the month at 6:30 PM down by the fireplace.
Book to Art
Read a book and create art it inspires. And by art, we mean any form, from baking and batik to watercolor and woodwork. Meet to share impressions of the book, show your art and describe your creative process. Meet at 11:00 AM the fourth Saturday of every other month.
reading challenges
Summer Reading Challenges begin june 9.
READY to READ?! And yes, audiobooks count! Use Beanstack to easily maintain your reading records. Access it online via our website, or download the app. Log books you read to earn digital badges and prizes, and adults earn automatic entries into a drawing for $100 in Chamber Bucks.
Parents: If you read one book to all your kids, just scan the barcode (or enter the title) ONCE—no maintaining multiple paper reading logs!
Lots of folks like to keep an ongoing record of books they read; that’s easy, too. Stop at the Help Desk for assistance getting started with anything Beanstack! Don’t want to go digital? Paper reading logs are available—just ask!
Adult (18+)
Receive a prize for reading two books. Read up to 20 books to automatically earn entries into the drawing for $100 in Chamber Bucks—the more you read, the better your odds!
Teen (12-17)
Earn reading badges & PRIZES like backpacks, water bottles, art supplies & books! Read five books to complete the challenge.
Read on My Own (6-11)
Earn a reading badge & PRIZE for every two books. Read 20 books to complete the challenge.
Read to Me (0-5)
Earn a reading badge & PRIZE for every five books. Read 50 books to complete the challenge.
Ongoing challenges: build your home library!
Use Beanstack, a web and mobile app, to participate. Beanstack makes it easy to register, track reading, and earn incentives. Download the app or access it here.
Above Average Reader
Through December 31 for ages 14+
American adults read an average of 12 books each year, with half reading four or fewer. How do you rank? Upon completing your 13th book, attain ABOVE AVERAGE status and receive a congratulatory canvas tote or patch. Continue reading to achieve SUPERIOR status: log 52 books in 2024 to receive a patch for your tote.
Mystery maven
Ongoing for ages 18+
Don your deerstalkers, dear readers: On dark and stormy nights (sunny afternoons will work too), investigate different subgenres and award-winning titles. Upon completion of this clandestine operation (well, it’s really a public challenge open to all adults), snag an elusive patch that reveals the intriguing secret to sharp-eyed operatives (your friends and neighbors) that the bearer is a shrewd connoisseur of mystery.
NEW! In IT 4 LOVE
Ongoing for ages 18+
For those who swoon at the thought of love at first sight and melt over heartwarming rom-coms. Indulge in the magic of romance! Explore irresistible tropes, discover award-winning stories, and fall head over heels for unforgettable romantic leads.
Complete each activity to earn a special patch that showcases your dedication to the genre.
Other programs
Worker Connection
Mondays • 10:00 AM-noon
Seeking a good job in our area? Gain insight from a career navigator. Explore career paths, get referrals, and focus on transferring your skills to high-paying, in-demand jobs. Meet-ups are part of the Department of Workforce Development Worker Connection program.
Genealogy Club
1st Thursday of the month • 10:15 AM
January-May & September-December
Navigate your family’s story. Explore research methods, organize information, overcome roadblocks, discover online resources, and solve mysteries! Just beginning? We’ll help you get started.
New members always welcome.
Craft Classes
Monthly
Find a new interest, gain inspiration, and enjoy time with other crafters. A delightful little project offered with expert guidance monthly.
Click on our events calendar for specific program details.