From: Marian Sutherland Kirby Library <[email protected]>
Subject: M S Kirby Library JuneNewsletter
Preheader: Here's what's new!
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Marian Sutherland Kirby Library
In This Issue:
American Girl Doll Bingo
Children
Teens
Adults
Basic computer classes
New Materials
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Kirby Café
June 2017 35 Kirby Avenue
Mountain Top, PA 18707 570-474-9313 www.kirbylib.org Fax 570-474-2587
American Girl Doll Bingo
Enjoy coffee, tea, or hot chocolate for $1.50
plus tax.
Want to become a volunteer?
Applications for age 13 & up can be obtained from the Circulation Desk or
from www.kirbylib.org. Contact Audrey at 570-474-9313
ext. 303 for more information.
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Book Sale!
Shop for great bargains at our book sale. Items may be purchased individually (plus tax ) or buy a bag to fill up for 5.00 tax included.
Lapsit--0-23 months
Wednesdays, June 8 & 22 -- 9:30 am
Early Lit Story Time--Ages 2-4
Wednesdays, June 7, 21, & 28 -- 11:00 am
Kindergarten Readiness Story Time--Ages 3 1/2 - 5
Thursday, June 1 -- 10:00 am
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Build A Better World!
2017 Summer Reading Program
Sign up begins Tuesday, June 13!
Read & win prizes throughout the summer. Attend programs to be eligible for additional prizes! A complete list of programs and Summer
Reading Program instructions will be available at registration.
Summer Reading Program Kick-Off Party -- Ages birth-11 & Families
Tuesday, June 20 -- 6:00 pm
Build a Birdfeeder -- Grades K-2
Thursday, June 22 -- 2:00 pm
Make Tie Dye Shirts -- Grades 3-5
Friday, June 23 -- 2:00 pm
Don't forget to bring a shirt!
Binghamton Zoo Animals -- All ages
Tuesday, June 27 -- 6:00 pm
Sciencetellers will present Pirates: Lost at sea -- All ages County-wide program at 2 locations:
Thursday, June 29 -- 10:30 am Jewish Community Center
60 South River Street, Wilkes-Barre,18702
Thursday, June 29 -- 1:30 pm Hazleton Elementary/Middle School
700 N. Wyoming Street, Hazleton, 18201
Set sail on a thrilling, action packed adventure about a crew of quirky pirates marooned on a desert island.
Along the way the audience will explore the science behind clouds, combustion. air pressure and more!
Obstacle Course -- Grades 3-5
Friday, June 30 -- 2:00 pm
Furry Tails
Is your child a shy or hesitant reader, or does your child just love to read? Angie visits the
library at 6:30pm on the fourth Wednesday of every month! Call or visit to sign your child up to
read to this gentle, certified therapy dog! Her next visit is June 28 .
Teens (Grades 6-12)
Build A Better World!
2017 Teen Summer Reading Program
Sign up begins Tuesday, June 13
Read & win prizes throughout the summer. Attend programs to be eligible for additional prizes! A complete list of teen programs and Summer Reading Program instructions will be available at registration.
Teen Summer Reading Program Kick-Off Party
Saturday, June 24 -- 1:00 pm Pizza, Games, photos, & fun!
Adults
Register for programs at the library or call 570-474-9313
Color Me Calm!
Wednesday, June 14 -- 6:00 - 7:30
Come color your cares away while listening to relaxing music. Coloring pages & supplies will be provided or feel free to bring your own.
Painting & Wallpapering 101
Wednesday, June 21 at 6:30 pm. -- Steve Wallace from Wall-Aces Wallpaper & Painting Learn the basics of what you should know about painting & wallpaper before you tackle your home project! Topics include steps to prepare for your project, the correct tools & products to use, & the virtues of wallpaper over paint. Various types of paint, how it is priced, & color selection will also be covered. Master Paperhanger/Painter, Steve Wallace is the owner of Wall-Aces Wallpapering & Painting & has over 40 years experience in residential & commercial work.
Kirby Book Club
Saturday, June 24 -- 1:00 pm Meet in the Reading Room
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Keeper comes a "moody, suspenseful page-turner" (People Magazine Best Book Pick) filled with mystery & spellbinding secrets. A lush, atmospheric tale of intertwined destinies from a masterful storyteller, The Lake House is an enthralling, thoroughly satisfying read. Pick up a copy at the Circulation Desk. New members age 18 &
older are welcome!
Socrates Cafe
Wednesday, June 28 -- 6:30pm
Conducted by Steve Wallace
Adults from all walks of life gather for conversation and intellectual interaction. The group meets the fourth Wednesday of the month in the Reading Room.
Registration is not necessary just show
up!
Basic Computer Classes
FREE Computer Classes
Are you or is someone you know struggling to learn the basics of computers? Join one of our free classes today simply by calling or visiting the library to sign up.
Adults ages 18 & older may choose from two basic computer classes.
Beginner Computer Lessons
Every other Thursday from 2:00pm - 3:00pm.
One-on-one training of basic computer skills.
Intended for people with no previous experience.
Second Level Computer Lessons
Every other Wednesday from 3:30pm - 4:30pm.
One-on-one training for email and web browsing.
Great if you already know the basics!
New Materials
New Materials May 2017
FICTION
Star Wars: Thrawn: Timothy Zahn
The boy on the bridge ~ M.R. Carey
The book of summer ~ Michelle Gable
Some rise by sin ~ Phillip Caputo
The thirst ~ Jo Nesbø
Price of duty ~ Dale Brown
G-Man ~ Stephen Hunter
Bear town ~ Fredrik Backman
Into the water ~ Paula Hawkins
Frozen hours ~ Jeff Shaara
A dog's way home ~ W. Bruce Cameron
NONFICTION
Anatomy of terror ~ Ali Soufan
Killers flower moon ~ David Grann
This fight is our fight ~ Elizabeth Waren
The American spirit: who we are & what we stand for ~ David
McCullough
Women who work ~ Ivanka Trump
The true Jesus ~ David Limbaugh
Option B: facing adversity, building resilience, & finding joy ~
Sheryl Sandberg
Undoctored ~ William Davis
Rising star: the making of Barack Obama ~ David J. Garrow
Democracy: stories from the long road to freedom ~ Condoleezza
Rice
The well-tended perennial garden ~ Tracy Disabato-Aust
Apollo 8: the thrilling story of the first mission to the moon ~
Jeffrey Kluger ~ donated by Nick & Claire Krutz in memory of
Frederick Pape
The secrets of my life ~ Caitlyn Jenner
Climate of hope ~ Michael Bloomberg
Note to self ~ Connor Franta
Astrophysics for people in a hurry ~ Neil DeGrasse Tyson
Churchill & Orwell : the fight for freedom ~ Thomas E. Ricks
New York Times book of crime ~ Kevin Flynn
Becoming a U.S. Citizen ~ Ilona Bray
CD BOOKS
Miss you ~ Kate Eberlen
DVD
A dog's purpose
YOUNG ADULT FICTION
Alex & Eliza ~ Melissa De La Cruz
Flamecaster ~ Cinda Williams Chima
Rebel rising ~ Beth Revis ~ donated by Robert & Patricia Knight
in memory of Joseph M. (Joey) Jacob Jr.
All American boys ~ Jason Reynolds
Just fly away ~ Andrew McCarthy
Crazy house ~ James Patterson
Dear reader ~ Mary O'Connell
JUVENILE FICTION
Hazy Bloom and the tomorrow power ~ Jennifer Hamburg
A boy called Bat ~ Elana K. Arnold
JUVENILE CD BOOKS
Guys read: Heroes & villans ~ Jack Scieszka
EASY BOOKS
Laundry day ~ Jessixa Bagley
Short stories for little monsters ~ Marie-Louise Gay
Snail worm again ~ Tina Kugler
Mouse and Hippo ~ Mike Twohy
Marian Sutherland Kirby Library, 35 Kirby Avenue, Mountain
Top, PA 18707
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