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24 Jun, 2024

July’s Open Book Club: The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

By |June 24th, 2024|Adults, Events, Library News, Open Book Club, Reader Services|

In 1972, when workers in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, were digging the foundations for a new development, the last thing they expected to find was a skeleton at the bottom of a well. Who the skeleton was and how it got there were two of the long-held secrets kept by the residents of Chicken Hill, the dilapidated neighborhood where immigrant Jews and African Americans lived side by side and shared ambitions and sorrows. As these characters’ stories overlap and deepen, it becomes clear how much the people who live on the margins struggle and what they must do to survive. There are two in-person sessions each month and a virtual option for those who can't make the in-person meetings!

14 Jun, 2024

Teen After-Hours Adventure: Mystery at Camp Harmony Hollow on June 21

By |June 14th, 2024|Events, Library News, Summer Reading - Kids, Teens, Youth|

Summer Camp at Harmony Hollow is usually full of outdoor fun and frolic.  But suddenly it’s full of danger and discord: the Camp’s beloved mascot is missing! Was it foul play? Teens explore the Library for clues, solve puzzles, and complete fast-paced challenges to unravel the mystery. We’ll also have prizes and snacks for our tenacious teen detectives. For teens ages 12 - 18 - registration is required.

13 Jun, 2024

Audubon Bird Presentation with Randy on June 19

By |June 13th, 2024|Adults, Events, Kids, Library News, Summer Reading - Adults, Teens, Youth|

Come learn about the history of the National Audubon Society and the Loess Hills Audubon Society from Randy Williams, member of the Loess Hills Audubon Society. Randy will also introduce us to the sport of birding (and share intel on local birding hotspots!) and highlight some of the tools — both old and new — available to help people become involved in this highly rewarding activity.