Library News - August 30, 2021

Fiction:  Bloodless (Pendergast: Book 20 of 20) by Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child, et al; The Anatomy of Desire by L. R. Dorn; All the Water I’ve Seen is Running by Elias Rodriques; Billy Summers by Stephen King; Comrade Koba by Robert Littell; and A Deadly Fortune by Stacie Murphy, Eryn O’Sullivan, et al.

Nonfiction:  The Brilliant Abyss: Exploring the Majestic Hidden Life of the Deep Ocean, and the Looming Threat That Imperils It by Helen Scales; Bringing up Race: How to Raise a Kind Child in a Prejudiced World by Uju Asika; and Get Good with Money: Ten Simple Steps to Becoming Financially Whole by Tiffany Aliche.

Young Readers New Books:

Yes and No by Elisha Cooper (ages 2-6).

The Caiman by Maria Eugenia Enrique and Ramon Paris (ages 5-8).

History Smashers Series: The American Revolution by Kate Messner

and Justin Greenwood (ages 8-12).

Activities:

Preschool Story Hour:  Fall Story Hour will begin again on Wednesday, September 15, from 10:15 to 11:00 a.m., and will continue every Wednesday through October 27.   Join us for stories, music, and movement.  Take-home snack will be provided.  Babies and toddlers are welcome to join the class!

Sculpture and Stories with John Mooy:  John Mooy will tell stories from his more than 40 years as a stone sculptor on Friday, September 3 at the library from 5:00-7:00 p.m. during First Friday activities.

Crochet Classes with Korinne New will begin on September 23 at 5:30 p.m. at the library.  Call the library to RSVP at 646-9654.

The Hobbit:  Douglas A. Anderson, local resident and worldwide expert on the

textual history of The Hobbit, will present a program on September 23 at 7:00 p.m. at the library.

Yoga for Beginners returns to the library:  Instructor Dave Sivley will hold yoga classes every Tuesday from September 14 to October 19, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the library.  Cost:  $5.00 per class, payable to Dave.  Bring mat, towel and water.  RSVP to the library (646-9654) or to Dave Sivley at 269-365-6315.

Adult Book Club meets the first Thursday of every month at 12:00 noon at the library.