Weekly Newsletter Emails

Good Morning!
 
On The Calendar:
Mon Nov 18 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty 
Mon Nov 18 at 2:00 Monday Book Club
Mon Nov 18 at 5:30 Chat & Chew Book Club
Tues Nov 19 at 1:30 Tuesday Quilters
Wed Nov 20 at 10:15 Story Time 
Wed Nov 20 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Wed Nov 20 at 2:00 Around the World – Czech Republic w/ Jean Kruse & Marilyn Chizek
Wed Nov 20 at 2:30-3:30 “The Greedy Triangle” w/ Jenny H for Grades K-5
Thurs Nov 21 at 10:00 Cribbage and Rummikub
Thurs Nov 21 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Fri Nov 22 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Mon Nov 25 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Mon Nov 25 at 2:00 BINGO
Tues Nov 26 at 1:05 Outside the Lines Coloring
Tues Nov 26 at 1:30 Tuesday Quilters
Wed Nov 27 at 10:15 Story Time
Wed Nov 27 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Wed Nov 27 at 2:00 Safety Talk w/ Tama Co Deputy Dallas Dvorak
Thurs Nov 28 – Sunday Dec 1 Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

Book Clubs This Week:
The Monday Book Club meets TODAY at 2:00, to discuss Say Nothing: a true story of murder and memory in Northern Ireland by Patrick Radden Keefe. We will be handing out next month’s selection Still Life with Bread Crumbs by Anna Quindlen.
 
Still Life with Bread Crumbs begins with an imagined gunshot and ends with a new tin roof. Between the two is a wry and knowing portrait of Rebecca Winter, a photographer whose work made her an unlikely heroine for many women. Her career is now descendent, her bank balance shaky, and she has fled the city for the middle of nowhere. There she discovers, in a tree stand with a roofer named Jim Bates, that what she sees through a camera lens is not all there is to life.
 
The Chat & Chew Book Club also meets TODAY at 5:30. We talk about favorite authors and share books we have been reading lately, while enjoying a slice of pizza. Drop in and join us.

Around the World in 8 Months: Czech Republic
Join Laurie in exploring a new country each month! We'll sample cuisine and learn about the countries from people who have lived or visited there.
 
Our next destination is the Czech Republic with Jean Kruse and Marilyn Chizek on Wednesday, November 20 at 2:00. Jean taught English at a technical school for 14-17 year-olds in Zdar nad Sazavou, and returned later for another visit. Marilyn has explored her Czech heritage by traveling in the Czech Republic with her cousin.  Join us to learn more!

Early Out Program:
Attention kids Grades K-5! Join Jenny Hulme for another fun Early Out Program on Wed Nov 20 at 2:30. Her theme this month is Gratitude & Shapes. Join us for fun activities and the story “The Greedy Triangle”.

Westerns! 
“Western”-themed tv shows have become extremely popular. We have lots of books (and DVDs) at the library that can be considered Westerns. Westerns are primarily set in the American Old West between the late eighteenth century and late nineteenth century and tell the stories of cowboys, settlers, and outlaws exploring the western frontier and taming the Wild West.

We have a variety of books in our own collection, plus we get 10 Large Print Westerns from the Drake Community Library in Grinnell every month.  We keep these books for 3 months before returning them.  We receive classic authors like Zane Grey, Max Brand, William W. Johnstone, and Louis L'Amour, and also newer authors such as Ralph Cotton, Lauran Paine, and many others.  Stop in and check one out!

New DVD:
It Ends With Us

Pun-Of-The-Week: 
What did the fisherman say to the magician?  Pick a cod, any cod.

Have a great week!
Diane Panfil
Traer Public Library

Good Morning!
 
On The Calendar:
Mon Nov 11 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Mon Nov 11 at 2:00 Yarnworks Social Club
Tues Nov 12 at 1:30 Tuesday Quilters
Wed Nov 13 at 10:15 Story Time
Wed Nov 13 at 11:30 Scones and Tomes Book Club 
Wed Nov 13 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Wed Nov 13 at 2:30-3:30 Early Out Activities Grades 3-6 – LEGO challenge
Thurs Nov 14 at 10:00 Cribbage and Rummikub
Thurs Nov 14 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Thurs Nov 14 at 5:30 Yarnworks Social Club
Fri Nov 15 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Fri Nov 15 at 2:00 Homeschooling Support Group
Mon Nov 18 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty 
Mon Nov 18 at 2:00 Monday Book Club
Mon Nov 18 at 5:30 Chat & Chew Book Club
Tues Nov 19 at 1:30 Tuesday Quilters
Wed Nov 20 at 10:15 Story Time 
Wed Nov 20 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Wed Nov 20 at 2:00 Around the World – Czech Republic w/ Jean Kruse & Marilyn Chizek
Wed Nov 20 at 2:30-3:30 “The Greedy Triangle” w/ Jenny H for Grades K-5
Thurs Nov 21 at 10:00 Cribbage and Rummikub
Thurs Nov 21 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Fri Nov 22 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty

Yarnworks Social Club: 
Join us for a fun new and informal get-together for crocheters and knitters! We will meet the 2nd Monday each month at 2:00, and the 2nd Thursday at 5:30 to knit, crochet, socialize and enjoy a hot beverage. Callum Watson is volunteering to lead the group and will be available to answer questions or show you how to get started. We have yarn and hooks and needles you can use, or bring your own supplies and projects to work on.
 
This month's club will meet  today, November 11 at 2:00pm and Thursday, November 14 at 5:30. Pros & newbies welcome!

Scones & Tomes:
Join us for an informal book club this Wednesday, November 13 at 11:30. We share books we have been reading lately while enjoying a sweet treat and a hot beverage.  Attendees always get ideas for new books to add to their reading lists. Newcomers are always welcome.

Homeschooling Support Group: 
The Homeschooling Support Group will meet on Friday, November 15 at 2:00 in the Kupka Cultural Center. This is an informal group that will gather to share knowledge, bounce ideas off of one another, and ask questions.

Come to visit and share with other homeschoolers. Kids are welcome to come. We will have some toys for the younger ones, and a DVD player and TV available. You may bring snacks and drinks.

Around the World in 8 Months: Czech Republic
Join Laurie in exploring a new country each month! We'll sample cuisine and learn about the countries from people who have lived or visited there. 

Our next destination is the Czech Republic with Jean Kruse and Marilyn Chizek on Wednesday, November 20 at 2:00. Jean taught English at a technical school for 14-17 year-olds in Zdar nad Sazavou, and returned later for another visit. Marilyn has explored her Czech heritage by traveling in the Czech Republic with her cousin.  Join us to learn more.

New Materials:
Fiction:
Her Last Tear - #7 Nikki Hunt Series by Stacy Green
One Last Stand - #4 Alaska Air One Rescue by Susan May Warren
Untouched by Anna Campbell
The Secret by Julie Garwood
All About Passion by Stephanie Laurens
The More the Terrier - #30 Andy Carpenter by David Rosenfelt
 
New DVDs:
Twisters
 
 
Pun-Of-The-Week: 
Someday I want to make an edgy football joke on Facebook.  It’s my goal post.


Have a great week!
Diane Panfil
Traer Public Library

Good Morning!
 
On The Calendar:
 
Mon Nov 4 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Tues Nov 5 at 1:30 Tuesday Quilters
Wed Nov 6 at 10:15 Story Time
Wed Nov 6 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Wed Nov 6 at 2:00 Coffee & Crafty Cards w/ Laurie
Wed Nov 6 at 2:30-3:30 Early Out Activities Grades 3-6 – Games
Thurs Nov 7 at 10:00 Cribbage and Rummikub
Thurs Nov 7 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Fri Nov 8 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Mon Nov 11 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Mon Nov 11 at 2:00 Yarnworks Social Club
Tues Nov12 at 1:30 Tuesday Quilters
Wed Nov 13 at 10:15 Story Time
Wed Nov 13 at 11:30 Scones and Tomes Book Club
Wed Nov 13 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Wed Nov 13 at 2:30-3:30 Early Out Activities Grades 3-6 – LEGO challenge
Thurs Nov 14 at 10:00 Cribbage and Rummikub
Thurs Nov 14 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Thurs Nov 14 at 5:30 Yarnworks Social Club
Fri Nov 15 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Fri Nov 15 at 2:00 Homeschooling Support Group

Carnegie Café Coffee & Crafty Cards:
Join Laurie to craft a cute greeting card on Wed. Nov 6 at 2:00 while enjoying a cup of coffee, tea, cocoa or cider. There is no cost, and no sign-up is required. We provide all supplies.

Get Active at the Library!
Our Fit & Feisty exercise group meets every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 1:00. We offer a variety of exercises, and you can participate from either a sitting or standing position, so it’s appropriate for all fitness levels.  

We also offer Chair Yoga on Thursdays at 2:15. This is a very basic yoga class that focuses on relaxation, stretching, balance, and breathing. All exercises are done from either from a seated position, standing and using the chair, or beside your chair. You do not have to get down on (or up from) the floor! There is no cost for either of these programs. Give one of them a try!

Yarnworks Social Club:
Join us for a fun new and informal get-together for crocheters and knitters! We will meet the 2nd Monday at 2:00 and the 2nd Thursday at 5:30 to knit, crochet, socialize and enjoy a hot beverage.

This month's club will meet November 11 at 2:00pm and November 14 at 5:30. Pros & newbies welcome! 

New Books:
Fiction:
Peppa Goes Ice Skating by Vanessa Moody
I Am We: A Book of Community by Susan Verde
An Eye for an Eye #7 in William Warwick series by Jeffrey Archer
Society of Lies by Lauren Ling Brown
The Bookshop of Hidden Dreams #4 in Dove Pond series by Karen Hawkins
Bad Liar by Tammy Hoag
The Christ­mas Cot­tage #9 Mi­ra­mar Bay series by T Davis Bunn
In­to the Fire #1 Undaunted Courage series by Irene Hannon
What ­Does it Feel ­Like? By Sophie Kinsella
The Forest of Lost ­Souls by Dean Koontz
The Love Elixir of Au­gus­ta Stern by Lynda Cohen Loigman
Love at First Book by Jennifer McKinlay
One Big Happy Family by Susan Mallery
The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden
Wrath of the Triple ­God­dess #7 Percy Jackson & the Olympians by Rick Riordan
Baby-Sit­ter­s Lit­tle ­Sis­ter- Karen's ­Grand­moth­er­s #9 by DK Yingst
Pizza & Taco books 1-3- graphic novels by Stephen Shaskan
Temple of Secrets #4 Legends of Lotus Island by Christina Soontornvat
 
Nonfiction:
Melania: a Memoir by Melania Trump
Book and Dag­ger: How Schol­ars and Li­brar­i­an­s Be­came the Un­like­ly Spies of World War II by Elyse Graham
LEGO S­tar Wars Vi­su­al Dic­tionary by Simon Beecroft

Pun-Of-The-Week: 
Everyone told Sam not to sing, but Samsung anyway!

Have a great week!
Diane Panfil
Traer Public Library

Good Morning!
 
On The Calendar:
 
Mon Oct 21 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty 
Mon Oct 21 at 2:00 Monday Book Club
Mon Oct 21 at 5:30 Chat & Chew Book Club
Tues Oct 22 at 1:05 Outside the Lines Coloring
Tues Oct 22 at 1:30 Tuesday Quilters
Wed Oct 23 at 10:15 Story Time 
Wed Oct 23 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Wed Oct 23 at 2:30-3:30 Early Out Activities Grades 3-6 – Games
Wed Oct 23 at 5:00 Friends of the Library Meeting – all welcome!
Thurs Oct 25 10:00 – 7:00 Traer Fall Fest Open House
Thurs Oct 24 at 10:00 Cribbage and Rummikub
Thurs Oct 24 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Fri Oct 25 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Mon Oct 28 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Mon Oct 28 at 2:00 BINGO
Tues Oct 29 at 1:30 Tuesday Quilters
Wed Oct 30 at 10:15 Story Time 
Wed Oct 30 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Wed Oct 30 at 2:00 Coffee Talk w/ Tama Co Public Health
Wed Oct 30 at 2:30-3:30 Early Out Activities Grades 3-6 – BINGO
Thurs Oct 31 at 10:00 Cribbage and Rummikub
Thurs Oct 31 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Thurs Oct 31 at 4-7 Traer Trick or Treat
Fri Nov 1 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Fri Nov 1 at 2:00 Watercolors with Stephenie

Book Clubs This Week:

The Monday Book Club meets TODAY at 2:00, to discuss “Hallowe’en Party” by Agatha Christie. Also, be thinking of book suggestions you'd like on the ballot when we choose next years selections. We will be handing out next month’s selection Say Nothing: a true story of murder and memory in Northern Ireland.

  ''Masked intruders dragged Jean McConville, a 38-year-old widow and mother of 10,  from her Belfast home in 1972. In this meticulously reported book—as finely paced as a novel—Keefe uses McConville's murder as a prism to tell the history of the Troubles in Northern Ireland. Interviewing people on both sides of the conflict, he transforms the tragic damage and waste of the era into a searing, utterly gripping saga." —New York Times Book Review

  Jean McConville's abduction was one of the most notorious episodes of the vicious conflict known as The Troubles. Everyone in the neighborhood knew the I.R.A. was responsible. But in a climate of fear and paranoia, no one would speak of it. In 2003, five years after an accord brought an uneasy peace to Northern Ireland, a set of human bones was discovered on a beach.

  McConville's children knew it was their mother when they were told a blue safety pin was attached to the dress--with so many kids, she had always kept it handy for diapers or ripped clothes.  Patrick Radden Keefe's mesmerizing book on the bitter conflict in Northern Ireland and its aftermath uses the McConville case as a starting point for the tale of a society wracked by a violent guerrilla war, a war whose consequences have never been reckoned with. 
 
The Chat & Chew Book Club also meets TODAY at 5:30. We talk about favorite authors and share books we have been reading lately, while enjoying a snack. Drop in and join us.

Outside the Lines Coloring:
Come to the library for a relaxing hour of coloring Tuesday, October 22 at 1:05. We provide bookmarks and greeting cards and all supplies needed.

Become a Friend of the Traer Public Library:
National Friends of the Library Week is this week, Oct 20-26. We are inviting anyone and everyone to become a Friend of the Traer Public Library! All that is required is a love of our library and a willingness to support it.  
 
Our Friends of the Traer Public Library group was formed in 2004, but has not met for several years.  We will be getting together this Wed. October 23 at 5:00 at the library. We would like to brainstorm ideas for future programs, and gather a list of people who would be willing to volunteer at the library (help with a program, help decorate, make cookies, etc).
 
There is no cost to become a Friend. However, if you would like to support the library monetarily, donations to the Traer Public Library Foundation are always welcome. For a $100 donation, you can have the prestigious distinction of being a Lifetime Friend of the Traer Public Library!

Traer’s Fall Fest Open House:
Stop by for our Open House on Thursday, October 24 from 10:00 – 7:00 during Traer’s Fall Fest.  Enjoy coffee or cider and a cookie, and sign up to win a fall gift basket.

Freaky Freida Friday Book Giveaway:
Who loves books by bestselling author Freida McFadden? Freida writes psychological thrillers and medical humor novels and has recently become a very popular author.
 
In celebration of spooky season, we are giving away 2 of her books: her first book “The Devil Wears Scrubs”, and her bestseller “The Housemaid”.
 
Enter daily through Oct. 31 for a chance to win! Winners will be drawn on Friday, November 1.

Pun-Of-The-Week: 
The grim reaper just got fired from the shoe factory.  He was stealing everybody's soles.


Have a great week!
Diane Panfil
Traer Public Library

Good Morning!
 
On The Calendar:
Mon Oct 14 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Tues Oct 15 at 1:30 Tuesday Quilters
Wed Oct 16 at 10:15 Story Time 
Wed Oct 16 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Wed Oct 16 at 2:00 Around The World in 8 Months – Italy w/ Rosanne Foster
Wed Oct 16 at 2:30-3:30 Tailgate Party w/ Jenny H & Tama Co 4-H – Grades K-5
Thurs Oct 17 at 10:00 Cribbage and Rummikub
Thurs Oct 17 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Fri Oct 18 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Fri Oct 18 at 2:00 Homeschooling Support Group
Mon Oct 21 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty 
Mon Oct 21 at 2:00 Monday Book Club
Mon Oct 21 at 5:30 Chat & Chew Book Club
Tues Oct 22 at 1:05 Outside the Lines Coloring
Tues Oct 22 at 1:30 Tuesday Quilters
Wed Oct 23 at 10:15 Story Time 
Wed Oct 23 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Wed Oct 23 at 2:30-3:30 Early Out Activities Grades 3-6 – Games
Wed Oct 23 at 5:00 Friends of the Library Meeting – all welcome!
Thurs Oct 25 10:00 – 7:00 Traer Fall Fest Open House
Thurs Oct 24 at 10:00 Cribbage and Rummikub
Thurs Oct 24 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Fri Oct 25 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty

Around the World in 8 Months: Italy
Join Laurie in exploring a new country each month! We'll sample cuisine and learn about the countries from people who have lived or visited there. Our next destination is Italy with Rosanne Foster on Wednesday, October 16 at 2:00.

Rosanne and her husband Steve lived in Rome for 2 years while Steve served as elementary principal at the American Overseas School of Rome. Join us to hear about their experiences and learn more about Italy. You might even get a taste of Cacio e pepe (a pasta dish) and gelato!

Tailgate Party: Grades K-5
Play games and get crafty with Jenny and Tama Co 4-H at an after-school Tailgate Party on Wed. Oct 18 from 2:30-3:30 in the Kupka Cultural Center. This is for children Grades K-5. No signup or fees – just come for fun!

Homeschooling Support Group: 
The Homeschooling Support Group will meet on Friday, October 18. The group meets monthly on the 3rd Friday of the month at 2:00 in the Kupka Cultural Center.

This is an informal group that will gather to share knowledge, bounce ideas off of one another, and ask questions. There is no "leader" for this group, just come to visit and share with other homeschoolers. Kids are welcome to come! We will have some toys for the younger ones, and a DVD player and TV available. You may bring snacks and drinks.

Monday Book Club NEXT Week:
The Monday Book Club meets NEXT Monday, Oct 21 at 2:00, so there is still time to read this month’s selection "Hallowe’en Party" by Agatha Christy.

Enjoy Agatha Christie’s beloved classic, Hallowe’en Party—the inspiration for the major motion picture A Haunting in Venice, directed by and starring Kenneth Branagh!

At a Halloween party, Joyce—a hostile thirteen-year-old—boasts that she once witnessed a murder. When no one believes her, she storms off home. But within hours her body is found, still in the house, drowned in an apple-bobbing tub. That night, Hercule Poirot is called in to find the `evil presence'. But first he must establish whether he is looking for a murderer or a double-murderer...

Freaky Freida Friday Book Giveaway:
Who loves books by bestselling author Freida McFadden? Freida  writes psychological thrillers and medical humor novels, and has recently become a very popular author.

In celebration of spooky season, we are giving away 2 of her books: her first book “The Devil Wears Scrubs”, and her bestseller “The Housemaid”.

Enter daily through Oct. 31 for a chance to win! Winners will be drawn on Friday, November 1.

Traer’s Fall Fest Open House:
Stop by for our Open House on Thursday, October 24 from 10:00 – 7:00 during Traer’s Fall Fest.  Enjoy coffee or cider and a cookie, and sign up to win a fall gift basket.

Become a Friend of the Library:
National Friends of Libraries Week is next week, Oct 20-26. We are inviting anyone and everyone to become a Friend! All that is required is a love of our library and a willingness to support it.  
 
Our Friends of the Traer Public Library group was formed in 2004, but has not met for several years.  We will be getting together on Wed. October 23 at 5:00 at the library. We would like to brainstorm ideas for future programs, and gather a list of people who would be willing to volunteer at the library (help with a program, help decorate, make cookies, etc).
 
There is no cost to become a Friend. However, if you would like to support the library monetarily, donations to the Traer Public Library Foundation are always welcome. For a $100 donation, you can have the prestigious distinction of being a Lifetime Friend of the Traer Public Library!

New Books:
Fiction:
Lost Coast Literary by Ellie Alexander
Paradise for Christmas by Carolyn Brown
The Devil Wears Scrubs by Freida McFadden
 
Nonfiction:
The Official ACT Prep Guide 2022-2023
 
DVDs: 
The Best of the Cedar Valley Honor Flights
Harold and the Purple Crayon
A Quiet Place: Day One


Pun-Of-The-Week: 
Never lie to an X-ray technician.  They can see right through you.


Have a great week!
Diane Panfil
Traer Public Library

Good Morning!
 
On The Calendar:
Mon Oct 7 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty 
Tues Oct 8 at 1:30 Tuesday Quilters
Wed Oct 9 at 10:15 Story Time 
Wed Oct 9 at 11:30 Scones & Tomes
Wed Oct 9 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Wed Oct 9 at 2:00 Senior Behavioral Health Services with Shelly Schafer-Grundy Co Hospital
Wed Oct 9 at 2:30-3:30 Early Out Activities Grades 3-6 – Lego challenge
Thurs Oct 10 at 10:00 Cribbage and Rummikub
Thurs Oct 10 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Fri Oct 11 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Mon Oct 14 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Tues Oct 15 at 1:30 Tuesday Quilters
Wed Oct 16 at 10:15 Story Time 
Wed Oct 16 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Wed Oct 16 at 2:00 Around The World in 8 Months – Italy w/ Rosanne Foster
Wed Oct 16 at 2:30-3:30 Tailgate Party w/ Jenny H & Tama Co 4-H – Grades K-5
Thurs Oct 17 at 10:00 Cribbage and Rummikub
Thurs Oct 17 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Fri Oct 18 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Fri Oct 18 at 2:00 Homeschooling Support Group

Scones & Tomes Book Club:
Join us for an informal book club this Wednesday October 9 at 11:30. We share and discuss the books we have been reading lately while enjoying a sweet treat and a hot beverage.  Attendees always get ideas for great books to add to their reading lists. Newcomers are always welcome.

Senior Behavioral Health Services with Grundy County Memorial Hospital:
Join us this Wednesday, October 9 at 2:00 in the Talen Community Room for an informational presentation on Senior Behavioral Health Services.  Shelly Schafer, a Program Therapist from Grundy County Memorial Hospital's Senior Life Solutions group will be sharing how they can help meet the needs of adults 65 years and older who may be experiencing symptoms of depression and anxiety related to aging.

Around the World in 8 Months: Italy
Join Laurie in exploring a new country each month! We'll sample cuisine and learn about the countries from people who have lived or visited there. Our next destination is Italy with Rosanne Foster on Wednesday, October 16 at 2:00. Rosanne and her husband Steve lived in Rome for a year while Steve was working there. Join us to hear about their experiences and learn more about Italy.

Homeschooling Support Group: 
The Homeschooling Support Group will meet on Friday, October 18. The group meets monthly on the 3rd Friday of the month at 2:00 in the Kupka Cultural Center. This is an informal group that will gather to share knowledge, bounce ideas off of one another, and ask questions. There is no "leader" for this group, just come to visit and share with other homeschoolers. Kids are welcome to come! We will have some toys for the younger ones, and a DVD player and TV available. You may bring snacks and drinks.

Needed: More Plastic Bags
If you have extra plastic “grocery bags” lying around, the library could use them. Our supply is very low again, and we use them at the Share Your Bounty table, as well as to send checked-out materials home with patrons. Just drop your clean bags off at the circulation desk – we’d really appreciate it!

New Books:
Fiction:
Talking to Strangers - #2 Elise King Series by Fiona Barton
Sleepless City: a Nick Ryan Novel by Reed Farrel Coleman
The Night We Lost Him by Laura Dave
The Outlier by Elisabeth Eaves
Echo Road by Kendra Elliott & Melinda Leigh
Presumed Dead - #18 Shelby Nichols Series by Colleen Helme
Target Acquired - #2 Lake City Heroes Series by Lynette Eason
Before We Were Us by Denise Hunter
The Orchard by Beverly Lewis
The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston
Kill or Bee Killed - #2 Beekeeping Mystery by Jennie Marts
Cold Trail - #4 Garrett Kohl Series by Taylor Moore
Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty
Worst Case Scenario by T.J. Newman
The Banned Books Club by Brenda Novak
We Solve Murders by Richard Osman
Ashes in the Snow by Oriana Ramunno
Joy by Danielle Steel
Tell Me Everything  - #5 Amgash Series by Elizabeth Strout
Errands and Espionage by Sam Tschida
 
Nonfiction:
Second Fifty: Answers to the 7 Big Questions of Midlife and Beyond by Debra Whitman
The Comfort of Crows: a backyard year by Margaret Renkl
The Cedar Valley Honor Flight Story: a photographic Journey by Michael Whittlesey
Confronting the Presidents: No Spin Assessments from Washington to Biden by Bill O’Reilly
Something Lost, Something Gained: Reflections on Life, Love and Liberty by Hillary Rodham Clinton

Junior Fiction:
Kristy and the Walking Disaster - #16 Babysitters Club Graphic Novel by Ann Martin
When We Flew Away: a novel of Anne Frank before the diary by Allice Hoffman
Judy Moody Sunny-Side Up (#17) by Megan McDonald
Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell
Legends of Lotus Island Series #1-3 by Christina Soontornvat
 
Junior Nonfiction: 
Boxelder Bugs by James (Jimmy) Currens (grandson of Jim and Kari Currens of rural Traer)

Pun-Of-The-Week: 
My friend said to me “It could be worse. You could be in a dark room filled with water.” I know she means well.


Have a great week!
Diane Panfil
Traer Public Library

Good Morning!
 
On The Calendar:
 
Mon Sept 30 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Mon Sept 30 at 2:00 BINGO
Tues Oct 1 at 1:30 Tuesday Quilters
Wed Oct 2 at 10:15 Story Time 
Wed Oct 2 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Wed Oct 2 at 2:00 Crafty Cards
Wed Oct 2 at 2:30-3:30 Early Out Activities Grades 3-6 – Halloween Craft
Thurs Oct 3 at 10:00 Cribbage and Rummikub
Thurs Oct 3 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Fri Oct 4 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Fri Oct 4 at 2:00 Watercolor Class w/ Stephenie
Mon Oct 7 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty 
Tues Oct 8 at 1:30 Tuesday Quilters
Wed Oct 9 at 10:15 Story Time 
Wed Oct 9 at 11:30 Scones & Tomes
Wed Oct 9 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Wed Oct 9 at 2:00 Senior Behavioral Health Services with Shelly Schafer-Grundy Co Hospital
Wed Oct 9 at 2:30-3:30 Early Out Activities Grades 3-6 – Lego challenge
Thurs Oct 10 at 10:00 Cribbage and Rummikub
Thurs Oct 10 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Fri Oct 11 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty

BINGO TODAY:
Join Anne today Sept 30, at 2:00 for a fun hour of BINGO in the Talen Community Room. There is no cost or sign-up. You can win exciting prizes! 

Carnegie Café Coffee & Crafty Cards:
Join Stephenie to craft a cute greeting card on Wed. Oct 2 while enjoying a cup of coffee, tea, cocoa or cider. There is no cost, and no sign-up is required.  We provide all supplies.
 

Watercolors with Stephenie:
Join Stephenie on Friday, Oct. 4 at 2:00 in the Talen Community Room for another watercolor painting class. We focus on learning a different painting technique each month. Newcomers are welcome! You do not need any prior painting experience to enjoy her classes! All supplies are provided.

Senior Behavioral Health Services with Grundy County Memorial Hospital:
Join us on Wednesday, October 9 at 2:00 in the Talen Community Room. Shelly Schafer, a Program Therapist from Grundy County Memorial Hospital's Senior Life Solutions group will be joining us for an informational presentation on Senior Behavioral Health Services. She will cover how to meet the needs of adults 65 years and older who may be experiencing symptoms of depression and anxiety related to aging.

New Books:
Fiction:
Tom Clancy –Shadow State by M. P. Woodward
Fatal Intrusion by Jeffery Deaver
March Madness #28 Miss Fortune by Jana DeLeon
Her Last Summer by Emily Freud
Honor’s Mountain Promise #4 Heart of Montana by Misty Beller
Sins of the Fathers #24 J. P. Beaumont by Judith Jance
My Name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout
By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult
Scottsdale Heat by B. A. Trimmer
 
Junior:
Emi­ly Wind­snap and the Fall­s of For­got­ten Is­land - #7 Emi­ly Wind­snap by Liz Kessler
Emi­ly Wind­snap and the Pi­rate Prince - #8 Emi­ly Wind­snap by Liz Kessler
Emi­ly Wind­snap and the Tides of Time - #9 Emi­ly Wind­snap by Liz Kessler
 
New DVDs:
Despicable Me 4


Pun-Of-The-Week: 
He used to make a lot of money clearing leaves from gardens. He was raking it in!
 

Have a great week!
Diane Panfil
Traer Public Library

Good Morning!
 
On The Calendar:
Mon Sept 23 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty 
Tues Sept 24 at 1:05 Outside the Lines Adult Coloring
Tues Sept 24 at 1:30 Tuesday Quilters
Wed Sept 25 at 10:15 Story Time 
Wed Sept 25 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Wed Sept 25 at 2:30-3:30 Early Out Activities Grades 3-6 – kids BINGO
Thurs Sept 26 at 10:00 Cribbage and Rummikub
Thurs Sept 26 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Fri Sept 27 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Mon Sept 30 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Mon Sept 30 at 2:00 BINGO
Tues Oct 1 at 1:30 Tuesday Quilters
Wed Oct 2 at 10:15 Story Time 
Wed Oct 2 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Wed Oct 2 at 2:00 Crafty Cards
Wed Oct 2 at 2:30-3:30 Early Out Activities Grades 3-6 – Halloween Craft
Thurs Oct 3 at 10:00 Cribbage and Rummikub
Thurs Oct 3 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Fri Oct 4 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Fri Oct 4 at 2:00 Watercolor Class w/ Stephenie

Outside the Lines Coloring:
Come to the library for a relaxing hour of coloring this Tuesday, September 24 at 1:05. We provide bookmarks and greeting cards for all occasions for you to color.  We also provide colored pencils and markers, or bring your own supplies! There is no cost or sign up required.

Early-Out Wednesday:
Children in grades 3-6 - join Miss Sue on Wed. Sept. 25 for Kids BINGO.  You can win small prizes!

Reading Resources for Kids:

Tumblebooks:
Tumblebooks is an online collection of e-books for children.  It can be accessed from any device with internet, so they can read on a computer, tablet or phone. Kids can read along with over 1,100 animated, talking picture books, as well as chapter books, non-fiction books, and graphic novels, and play games and put together puzzles. And it’s all FREE for our library patrons! Just go to our website, https://www.traer.lib.ia.us/ click on the Tumblebooks box on the homepage, and put in your library card number. Or download the free Tumblebooks app.
 
ABC Mouse:
ABCMouse.com early Learning Academy is a digital learning computer game for children ages 2-8.  You can access their website for FREE on any of the library lab computers. Subjects covered include reading and language arts, math, science, health, social studies, music and art.  Activities include puzzles, games, videos, coloring activities, songs, and poems.  There are also some digital books. Come play along with your child, or let them work and play alone, as you use the computer next to them.
 
VOX Books:
VOX books are popular with young children. VOX books capture children’s attention by combining picture books with audio recordings. The permanently attached VOX Reader transforms an ordinary print book into an all-in-one read-along. Simply push a button to listen and read along. These books are very popular with kids, so you are limited to only 2 VOX checkouts at a time.
 
Audiobooks:
We also have books on CD for young readers. All that is required is a CD player and the child can listen to or read along with the book.

New Books:

Fiction:
A Controversial Cover - #18 Booktown Mystery Series by Lorna Barrett
Safe Enough and other Stories by Lee Child
Red River Road by Anna Downes
Market for Murder - #2 Blackbird Files Series by Heather Graham
The Life Impossible by Matt Haig
A Pair of Wings by Carole Hopson
On the Hunt by Iris Johansen
Spirit Crossing - #20 Cork O’Connor Series by William Kent Krueger
Clive Cussler’s Ghost Soldier - #18 Oregon Files Series by Mike Maden
Memories of the Lost by Barbara O’Neal
The Wilds - #3 Detective Elin Warner by Sarah Pearse
Passions in Death - #59 In Death Series by J.D. Robb
This is Why We Lied - #12 Will Trent Series by Karin Slaughter

Junior/Teen:
Gleanings - #4 Arc of a Scythe by Neal Schusterman
Willowdeen by Katherine Applegate
Emily Windsnap and the Land of the Midnight Sun (#5) by Liz Kessler
Emily Windsnap and the Ship of Lost Souls (#6) by Liz Kessler
I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79 Graphic Novel by Lauren Tarshis
Weird but True! World 2025: Incredible Facts, Awesome Photos and Weird Wonders – For this Year and Beyond! by National Geographic Kids

Nonfiction:
Art of Power: My Story as America’s First Woman Speaker of the House by Nancy Pelosi
Paris 1944: occupation, resistance, liberation by Patrick Bishop
 
Memorial Books:
Taste of Home: What Can I Bring? 360+ dishes for parties, picnics & potlucks, given in memory of Violet Speirs by Farmers Savings Bank & Trust
The Yellow Bus by Loren Long, given in memory of Carol Detje by Farmers Savings Bank & Trust

New DVDs:
Knuckles
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live - Season 1
Horizon: an American Saga - Season 1


Pun-Of-The-Week: 
My husband got terrible headaches whenever I cooked with wheat, barley or rice.  He was really suffering from my grains.

Good Morning!
 
On The Calendar:
 
Mon Sept 16 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Mon Sept 16 at 2:00 Monday Book Club
Mon Sept 16 at 5:30 Chat & Chew Book Club
Tues Sept 17 at 1:30 Tuesday Quilters
Wed Sept 18 at 10:15 Story Time 
Wed Sept 18 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Wed Sept 18 at 2:00 Around the World in 8 Months
Wed Sept 18 at 2:30-3:30 Spinning into the School Year w/ Jenny Hulme Grades K-5
Thurs Sept 19 at 10:00 Cribbage and Rummikub (NOTE time change)
Thurs Sept 19 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Thurs Sept 19 at 5:00 Pinterest Night
Fri Sept 20 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Fri Sept 20 at 2:00 Homeschooling Support Group
Mon Sept 23 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty 
Tues Sept 24 at 1:05 Outside the Lines Adult Coloring
Tues Sept 24 at 1:30 Tuesday Quilters
Wed Sept 25 at 10:15 Story Time 
Wed Sept 25 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Wed Sept 25 at 2:30-3:30 Early Out Activities Grades 3-6 – kids BINGO
Thurs Sept 26 at 10:00 Cribbage and Rummikub
Thurs Sept 26 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Fri Sept 27 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty

Book Clubs TODAY:
As a special treat, today’s Monday Book Club will be held at Donna Kersten’s home to enjoy her beautiful flower gardens as we discuss The Heirloom Garden by Viola Shipman. We will meet at the library at 2:00 to ride out to Donna’s as a group. If you’d like to meet us there, please call the library for Donna’s address.

 We will also hand out next month’s selection Hallowe’en Party by Agatha Christy. We always have multiple regular and large print copies available, so stop in and pick one up and join our discussion.
 

Our Chat & Chew Book Club will also meet today, September 16 at 5:30. We gather to share what we’ve been reading lately, or our favorite books or authors, or simply to get ideas of what to read next.  Join this very informal group as we share our love of books and enjoy a light snack.

Around the World in 8 Months Wed. Sept 18 2:00:
Join Laurie in exploring a new country each month! We'll sample cuisine and learn about the countries from people who have lived or visited there. We will meet the third Wednesday of the month from September to May (skipping December) at 2:00 in the Talen Community Room. Stop in for these interesting and informative sessions.

Our first destination is Wales, with Leesa Talbot (Laurie's sister). Leesa lived in Wales for a time, and met her husband Adrian there. Join us this Wednesday, September 18 to learn more.

Early-Out Program – Spin Art:
Join Jenny Hulme with Tama County 4-H on Wednesday, Sept 18 at 2:30 for Spinning into the School Year!  Kids will be creating spin art using their new Blender bike and weaving. This program is for children in grades K-5 – no registration is required.

Fall Pinterest Night:
Laurie is back with another popular Pinterest Night Craft! This time we will be making a reversible Scarecrow/Snowman.  You will receive the boards already assembled (about 4 -feet-tall) and can paint, stain, and accessorize how you'd like, maybe similar to the example below.

Pinterest Night will be this Thursday, September 19 at 5:00.  Stop in to sign up. Cost will be $15 to cover materials, due when you sign up. We only have one open spot left!

HUGE THANK YOU to Kevin Pecenka for cutting and assembling these for us! They look great and are just waiting for your creative personal touches!

Homeschooling Support Group: 
The Homeschooling Support Group will resume meeting on Friday, September 20. The group meets monthly on the 3rd Friday of the month at 2:00 in the Kupka Cultural Center. This is an informal group that will gather to share knowledge, bounce ideas off of one another, and ask questions. There is no "leader" for this group, just come to visit and share with other homeschoolers. Kids are welcome to come! We will have some toys for the younger ones, and a DVD player and TV available. You may bring snacks and drinks.

New Books:
Fiction:
Fatal Fiction - #4 Snug Harbor Series by Karen MacInerney
Want to Know Secret? By Freida McFadden
Every Move You Make by C.L. Taylor
 
New DVDs:
The Garfield­ ­Movie
In­sid­e Out 2
Godzil­la x Kong — The New Em­pire
King­dom of the ­Plan­et of the Apes

Pun-Of-The-Week: 
A chicken crossing the road is poultry in motion.

Have a great week!
Diane Panfil
Traer Public Library

Good Morning!
 
On The Calendar:
Mon Sept 2 CLOSED for Labor Day 
Tues Sept 3 at 1:30 Tuesday Quilters
Wed Sept 4 at 10:15 Story Time 
Wed Sept 4 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Wed Sept 4 at 2:00 Carnegie Café Crafty Cards
Wed Sept 4 at 2:30-3:30 Early Out Activities Grades 3-6
Thurs Sept 5 at 10:00 Cribbage and Rummikub (NOTE time change)
Thurs Sept 5 at 2:15 NO Chair Yoga this week
Fri Sept 6 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Fri Sept 6 at 2:00 Watercolor Class w/ Stephenie
Mon Sept 9 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty 
Tues Sept 10 at 1:30 Tuesday Quilters
Wed Sept 11 at 10:15 Story Time 
Wed Sept 11 at 11:30 Scones & Tomes 
Wed Sept 11 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Wed Sept 11 at 2:00 The Cedar Valley Honor Flight Story
Wed Sept 11 at 2:30-3:30 Early Out Activities Grades 3-6
Thurs Sept 12 at 10:00 Cribbage and Rummikub
Thurs Sept 12 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Fri Sept 13 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
 
 
Please Note: 
The Library will be closed Monday Sept. 2 for Labor Day.
 
There will be NO Chair Yoga this week.

Children’s Wednesday Programing resumes this week:
Join Miss Sue on Wednesday September 4 for Story Time. We meet every Wednesday at 10:15 as we listen to stories, make crafts, sing songs and have play time!  Note: If North Tama Schools are cancelled or delayed 2 hours, we do NOT meet.

We will also resume Early Out Activities from 2:30 - 3:30 on Early Out Wednesdays (days with early school dismissal) this Wednesday September 4. Miss Sue will offer activities (games, STEM activities, crafts, etc) for children in grades 3-6.

Jenny Hulme returns on September 18 with programs sponsored by Tama County 4-H. She will be here on the third Wednesday of the month from 2:30-3:30 in the Talen Community Room. These programs are for children in Grades K-5. There is NO fee or registration required for these programs.

Carnegie Café Coffee & Crafty Cards:
Join Laurie to craft a cute greeting card on Wednesday, Sept 4. We meet at 2:00 on the first Wednesday of each month and enjoy a cup of coffee, tea, cocoa or cider while we make a new card. There is no cost, and no sign-up is required. We provide any supplies needed.

Watercolors with Stephenie:
Stephenie Bellwood returns on Friday, September 6 at 2:00 in the Talen Community Room for another watercolor painting class. We focus on learning a different painting technique each month. Newcomers are welcome! You do not need any prior painting experience to enjoy her classes! All supplies are provided.

Cribbage and Rummikub at 10:00 AM:
Starting this Thursday, September 5, our Cribbage and Rummikub groups will resume meeting at 10:00 AM every Thursday.  Stop by for a few games– no experience is necessary! We welcome new players!

The Cedar Valley Honor Flight Story:  Wed. Sept 11 at 2:00
See and feel what Iowa veterans have experienced during their once-in-a-lifetime experience. Michael Whittlesey and his wife Jane have served as the official camera crew for every Honor Flight since 2011, and have traveled with more than 2500 veterans to Washington D.C. to visit monuments and memorials erected in in their honor.  Michael has compiled some of the very best images into The Cedar Valley Honor Flight Story: A Photographic Journey. His book is filled with hundreds of photographs presented in the order of a typical Honor Flight day. 
 
Join us on Wednesday, September 11 at 2:00 in the Talen Community Room as Mike shares his experiences.  His program will include a 17-minute video featuring some of the images from his book. Following the program, Mike will have copies of his book available to purchase.

Fall Pinterest Night:
Laurie is back with another popular Pinterest Night Craft! This time we will be making a reversible Scarecrow/Snowman.  You will receive the boards already assembled (about 4 -feet-tall) and can paint, stain, and accessorize how you'd like, maybe similar to the example below.

Pinterest Night will be on Thursday, September 19 at 5:00.  Stop in to sign up. Cost will be $15 to cover materials, due when you sign up. We have a limit of 11 spots available.

New Books:
Fiction:
Born of Blood and Ash - #4 Flesh and Fire Series by Jennifer Armentrout
Rose Arbor by Rhys Bowen
The Sawmill Book Club by Carolyn Brown
Calder Country - #4 Calder Brand Series by Janet Dailey 
The Woman Who Lied by Claire Douglas
The Wedding People by Alison Espach
Devil’s Kitchen by Candice Fox
Who Is Mary? by Linda Byler
Shadow of Hope - #4 Shadow Lake Survival Series by Susan Sleeman
Shadow of Doubt - #5 Shadow Lake Survival Series by Susan Sleeman
Tracking Tilly by Janice A. Thompson
One Last Promise - #3 Alaska Air One Rescue Series by Susan May Warren
The Lost Coast by Jonathan Kellerman
Close Knit by Jenny Coglan
The Perfect Son by Freida McFadden
A Certain Kind of Starlight by Heather S. Webber
The Lost Boys of Barlowe Theater by Jamie Jo Wright
  
Nonfiction:
Good Energy: the surprising connection between metabolism and limitless health by Casey Means
Cuddly Crochet Plushies: 30 patterns for adorable animals you’ll love to snuggle by Glory Shofowora
String Quilts: sustainable patchwork projects using fabric scraps by Carolyn Forster
A Walk in the Park: the true story of a spectacular misadventure in the Grand Canyon by Kevin Fedarko

Pun-Of-The-Week: 
Laurie asked me to attach 2 pieces of wood together.  I nailed it!

Have a great week!
Diane Panfil
Traer Public Library

Good Morning!
 
On The Calendar:
 
Mon Aug 26 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty 
Mon Aug 26 at 2:00 BINGO
Tues Aug 27 at 1:30 Tuesday Quilters
Tues Aug 27 at 1:05 Outside the Lines Coloring
Wed Aug 28 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Thurs Aug 29 at 1:00 Cribbage and Rummikub
Thurs Aug 29 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Fri Aug 30 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Sat Aug 31 – Mon Sept 2 CLOSED Labor Day Weekend
Tues Sept 3 at 1:30 Tuesday Quilters
Wed Sept 4 at 10:15 Story Time 
Wed Sept 4 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Wed Sept 4 at 2:00 Carnegie Café Crafty Cards
Wed Sept 4 at 2:30 Early Out Activities Grades 3-6
Thurs Sept 5 at 10:00 Cribbage and Rummikub (NOTE time change)
Thurs Sept 5 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Fri Sept 6 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Fri Sept 6 at 2:00 Watercolor Class w/ Stephenie


Please Note: The Library will be closed Saturday Aug. 31 – Monday Sept. 2 for the Labor Day weekend.

BINGO TODAY! 
Join Anne today, Monday, August 26, at 2:00 for a fun hour of BINGO in the Talen Community Room. There is no cost or sign-up. You can win exciting prizes! 

Outside the Lines Coloring:
Come to the library for a relaxing hour of coloring this Tuesday, August 27 at 1:05. We provide bookmarks and greeting cards for all occasions for you to color.  We also provide colored pencils and markers, or bring your own supplies! There is no cost or sign up required.

Children’s Wednesday Programing resumes next week
Join Miss Sue beginning September 4 for Story Time every Wednesday at 10:15 as we listen to stories, make crafts, sing songs and have play time!

We will also resume Early Out Activities from 2:30 - 3:30 on Early Out Wednesdays (days with early school dismissal) on September 4. Miss Sue will offer activities (games, STEM activities, crafts, etc) for children in grades 3-6.

Jenny Hulme also returns in September with programs sponsored by Tama County 4-H. She will be here on the third Monday of the month from 2:30-3:30 in the Talen Community Room. These programs are for kids who have completed grades K-5. There is NO fee or registration required for these programs.

The Cedar Valley Honor Flight Story:  Wed. Sept 11 at 2:00
See and feel what Iowa veterans have experienced during their once-in-a-lifetime experience. Michael Whittlesey and his wife Jane have served as the official camera crew for every Honor Flight since 2011, and have traveled with more than 2500 veterans to Washington D.C. to visit monuments and memorials erected in in their honor.  Michael has compiled some of the very best images into The Cedar Valley Honor Flight Story: A Photographic Journey. His book is filled with hundreds of photographs presented in the order of a typical Honor Flight day. 
 
Join us on Wednesday, September 11 at 2:00 in the Talen Community Room as Mike shares his experiences.  His program will include a 17-minute video featuring some of the images from his book. Following the program, Mike will have copies of his book available to purchase.

Share Your Garden Bounty:
Don’t forget our “Share Your Bounty” table in the entryway! Gardeners have been sharing their extras – cucumbers, zucchini, carrots, beans, peppers, squash, bohemian plums, okra, tomatoes – just to name a few. If you have a bumper crop of vegetables or fruits, bring your extras in to share. Anyone can stop in and take what you can use.  Maybe you will find something new to try!

New DVDs:
IF
Hard Miles
Monster High 2
Ted Lasso – Complete Series
Call the Midwife – Seasons 12 & 13
The Chosen – Season 4


Pun-Of-The-Week: 
What is the king of all school supplies? The ruler, of course.



Have a great week!
Diane Panfil
Traer Public Library

 

Have a great week!
Diane Panfil
Traer Public Library

Good Morning!
 
On The Calendar:
Mon Aug 12 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty 
Tues Aug 13 at 1:30 Tuesday Quilters
Wed Aug 14 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Wed. Aug 14 at 11:30 Scones & Tomes
Thurs Aug 15 at 1:00 Cribbage and Rummikub
Thurs Aug 15 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Fri Aug 16 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Mon Aug 19 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Mon Aug 19 at 2:00 Monday Book Club
Mon Aug 19 at NO Chat & Chew this month
Tues Aug 20 at 1:30 Tuesday Quilters
Wed Aug 21 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Thurs Aug 22 at 1:00 Cribbage and Rummikub
Thurs Aug 22 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Thurs Aug 22 at 7:00 Tama County's First Civil War Regiment: The Tama County Rifles
Fri Aug 23 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty

Reminder: There is NO Story Time in August.  See you in September!

Our Downtown StoryWalk is up!
From August 8 through August 22, the library is sponsoring a StoryWalk. A StoryWalk is an outdoor display of a picture book. It inspires families to do something together outdoors, centered around literacy. 

The book Don’t Eat Bees (Life Lessons from Chip the Dog), written by Dev Petty and illustrated by Mike Boldt, will be displayed in the store-front windows throughout many of our local businesses. You can read the entire book by walking up and down two blocks of 2^nd Street!

Pick up a map at the library during normal hours, or out front when the library is closed. The map will let you know where to begin and end the walk. Enjoy!!

Scones & Tomes:
Join us for an informal book club this Wednesday August 14 at 11:30. We share and discuss the books we have read lately while enjoying a sweet treat and a hot beverage.  Attendees always get ideas for great books to add to their reading lists. Newcomers are always welcome.

Tama County's First Civil War Regiment: The Tama County Rifles
On Thursday, August 22 at 7:00pm in the Kupka Cultural Center, Jason Staker will present Tama County's First Civil War Regiment: The Tama County Rifles.
 
Formed just weeks after the firing on Fort Sumter in Spring of 1861, the Rifles were Tama County's first military company organized for the Civil War.  As Company C in the 10th Iowa Infantry, the Rifles were part of some of the war's most important campaigns, from the siege of Vicksburg to Sherman's March to the Sea.  Drawing from numerous sources - including letters and journals written by the men themselves - we'll explore their lives, their service, and their sacrifices as well as the families and communities they left behind.
 
This program is sponsored by the Traer Historical Museum.

Hoopla is now available!
We’re excited to announce hoopla, a great new digital service for our Traer and rural Tama County patrons! Enjoy audiobooks, eBooks, movies, music, music, movies, TV, comics and manga, and more—all with no waiting! Sign up for hoopla with your Traer Public Library card at https://www.hoopladigital.com/  or download the hoopla app from your device’s app store.
 
 You can learn more about hoopla on our website. Just click the link at the bottom of the newsletter, then click on the hoopla tab near the top of our homepage. If you have more questions, stop in and ask a librarian.

Summer Reading Challenge:
We have had quite a few adventurers finish the challenge! Children still have until August 22 to complete the Summer Reading Challenge.

Share Your Garden Bounty:
Our Share Your Bounty” table is in the entryway again! If you have a bumper crop of vegetables or fruits, bring your extras in to share. Anyone can stop in and take what you can use.  Maybe you will find something new to try!

Needed: Plastic Bags
If you have extra plastic “grocery bags” lying around, the library could use them. Our supply is getting very low, and we use them at the Share Your Bounty table, as well as to send checked-out materials home with patrons. Just drop your clean bags off at the circulation desk – we’d really appreciate it!

New DVDs
The Fall Guy
Unsung Hero
The Long Game


Pun-Of-The-Week: 
The announcer used a transparent megaphone so everyone could hear him loud and clear.


Have a great week!
Diane Panfil
Traer Public Library

Good Morning!
 
On The Calendar:
Mon Aug 5 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty 
Tues Aug 6 at 1:30 Tuesday Quilters
Wed Aug 7 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Wed Aug 7 at 2:00 Crafty Cards
Thurs Aug 8 at 1:00 Cribbage and Rummikub
Thurs Aug 8 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Fri Aug 9 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Sat Aug 10 at 10:00 – 2:00 Open House
Mon Aug 12 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty 
Tues Aug 13 at 1:30 Tuesday Quilters
Wed Aug 14 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Thurs Aug 15 at 1:00 Cribbage and Rummikub
Thurs Aug 15 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Fri Aug 16 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty

Reminder: There is NO Story Time in August.  See you in September!

Carnegie Café Coffee & Crafty Cards:
Join Laurie to craft a cute greeting card on Wednesday, August 7 at 2:00. Enjoy a cup of coffee, tea, cocoa or cider while we make a new card. There is no cost, and no sign-up is required.  We provide any supplies needed.

Downtown StoryWalk starts during Winding Stairs Festival!
From August 8 through August 22, the library will be sponsoring a StoryWalk. A StoryWalk is an outdoor display of a picture book. It inspires families to do something together outdoors, centered around literacy. This activity is a creative way to combine movement and literacy!

The book Don’t Eat Bees (Life Lessons from Chip the Dog), written by Dev Petty and illustrated by Mike Boldt, will be displayed in the store-front windows throughout many of our local businesses. You can read the entire book by walking up and down two blocks of 2^nd Street!

Pick up a map at the library during normal hours, or out front when the library is closed, beginning August 8. The map will let you know where to begin and end the walk. Enjoy!!

Open House to Celebrate the 20^th Anniversary of the Library Renovation and Expansion:
Can you believe it has been 20 years since we completed our big library renovation and expansion?!

We are having an open house on Saturday, August 10 from 10:00am to 2:00pm (during the Winding Stairs Festival) to celebrate! Our library is an integral part of our downtown and serves our community and surrounding area in so many ways! Stop in to visit us, have a cup of coffee and a cookie, and have a look around!

Below is a picture of our original Carnegie Library, before the renovation and expansion.

Hoopla is now available!
We’re excited to announce a great new digital service for our Traer and rural Tama County patrons!

What’s hoopla Digital?
Enjoy audiobooks, eBooks, movies, music, music, movies, TV, comics and manga, and more—all with no waiting! Sign up for hoopla with your Traer Public Library card at  https://www.hoopladigital.com/  or download the hoopla app from your device’s app store.

Once you choose Sign in, find the Traer Public Library. Enter your library card number and PIN. Then set up your hoopla account by putting in your email and setting a password.
 
With hoopla’s Instant collection, every title you see is available instantly. Just click or tap to borrow and start enjoying immediately. It works on smart devices or in your computer’s browser, so you can start on one device and pick up where you left off on another. You can stream titles or even download them for offline use if you’re going to be away from Wi-Fi.
 
Libby users – do not worry! We are still offering Libby, and nothing will change! hoopla is just another way to access digital content.
 
You can learn more about hoopla on our website. Just click the link at the bottom of the newsletter, then click on the hoopla tab near the top of our homepage. If you have more questions, stop in and ask a librarian.

Summer Reading Challenge:
Children still have until August 22 to complete the Summer Reading Challenge. Participants go on a reading “adventure” to all 7 continents to earn fun prizes and free books.  Stop in for more details.

New Books:
Fiction:
Visions of Flesh and Blood - #6 Blood and Ash Series by Jennifer Armentrout
The Au Pair Affair - #2 Big Shots Series by Tessa Bailey
Rocky Mountain Journey - #3 Sisters of the Rockies Series by Misty M. Beller
Shades of Mercy - #2 Porter Beck Series by Bruce Borgos
The Burning - #16 Kate Burkholder Series by Linda Castillo
The Glassmaker by Tracy Chevalier
Finding You by Amy Clipston
What We Hide by Colleen Coble
Toward the Dawn - #2 A Western Light Series by Mary Connealy
The Next Mrs. Parrish - #2 Last Mrs. Parrish Series by Liv Constantine
Flashpoint by Catherine Coulter
The Perfect Sister by Stephanie DeCarolis
Pitch Dark - #15 mike Bowditch Series by Paul Dorion
The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley
The Searcher - #1 Cal Hooper Series by Tana French
Jackpot Summer by Elyssa Friedland
The Summer Pact by Emily Griffin
A Happier Life by Kristy Woodson Harvey
Our Little Secret by Lisa Jackson
Requiem for a Mouse - #16 Cat in the Stacks Series by Miranda James
The Same Bright Stars by Ethan Joella
Proof - #4 Lost & Found Series by Fern Michaels
Confessions of the Dead by James Patterson
The Briar Club by Kate Quinn
The Paris Novel by Ruth Reichl
The Last Twelve Miles by Erika Robuck
Dog Day Afternoon - #29 Andy Carpenter Mystery by David Rosenfelt
Middle of the Night by Riley Sager
 
 
Large Print:
God of the Woods by Liz Moore
Husbands & Lovers by Beatriz Williams


Pun-Of-The-Week: 
The other day I spotted an albino Dalmatian. It was the least I could do for him.

 

Have a great week!
Diane Panfil
Traer Public Library

Good Morning!
 
On The Calendar:
Mon July 29 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Mon July 29 at 2:00 BINGO
Tues July 30 at 1:30 Tuesday Quilters 
Wed July 31 at 10:15 Story Time w/ Miss Sue
Wed July 31 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Wed July 31 at 3:30 Garden Walk – Ronda Edwards
Thurs Aug 1 at 1:00 Cribbage & Rummikub
Thurs Aug 1 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Fri Aug 2 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Mon Aug 5 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty 
Tues Aug 6 at 1:30 Tuesday Quilters
Wed Aug 7 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Wed Aug 7 @ 2:00 Crafty Cards
Thurs Aug 8 at 1:00 Cribbage and Rummikub
Thurs Aug 8 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Fri Aug 9 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Sat Aug 10 at 10:00 – 2:00 Open House


Reminder: There is NO Story Time in August.  See you in September!

BINGO TODAY! 
Join Anne today, Monday, July 29, at 2:00 for a fun hour of BINGO in the Talen Community Room. There is no cost or sign-up. You can win exciting prizes! 

Upcoming Garden Walk:
This Wednesday, July 31, we are heading to Clutier to visit Ronda Edwards’ gardens. This will be our last garden walk of the season.  We have seen so many beautiful and interesting gardens and sheds!  Thank you so much to everyone who let us visit! Meet at the library by 3:20 to ride together, or call to get the address and meet us there. 

Downtown StoryWalk starts during Winding Stairs Festival!
From August 8 through August 22, the library will be sponsoring a StoryWalk. A StoryWalk is an outdoor display of a picture book. It inspires families to do something together outdoors, centered around literacy. This activity is a creative way to combine movement and literacy! The book Don’t Eat Bees (Life Lessons from Chip the Dog), written by Dev Petty and illustrated by Mike Boldt, will be displayed in the store-front windows throughout many of our local businesses.

You can read the entire book by walking up and down two blocks of 2^nd Street! You can pick up a map at the library during normal hours, or out front when the library is closed, beginning August 8. The map will let you know where to begin and end the walk. Enjoy!!

Open House to Celebrate the 20^th Anniversary of the Library Renovation and Expansion:
Can you believe it has been 20 years since we completed our big library renovation and expansion?! We are planning to have an open house on Saturday, August 10 from 10:00am to 2:00pm (during the Winding Stairs Festival) to celebrate! Our library is an integral part of our downtown and serves our community and surrounding area in so many ways! Stop in to visit us and have a look around!

Below is an old picture of our Carnegie Library, before the addition & renovation.

Coming August 1: hoopla!!
We’re excited to announce a great new digital service for our Traer and rural Tama County patrons!

What’s hoopla Digital?
Enjoy audiobooks, eBooks, comics and manga, music, movies, TV, and more—all with no waiting! Sign up for hoopla with your Traer Public Library card at hoopladigital.com or download the hoopla app from your device’s app store.
 
With hoopla’s Instant collection, every title you see is available instantly. Just click or tap to borrow and start enjoying immediately. It works on smart devices or in your computer’s browser, so you can start on one device and pick up where you left off on another. You can stream titles or even download them for offline use if you’re going to be away from Wi-Fi.
 
Libby users – do not worry! We are still offering Libby, and nothing will change! hoopla is just another way to access digital content.
 
hoopla will be available starting August 1st, and we can’t wait to introduce you. If you have questions in the meantime, please stop in and ask a librarian.

Summer Reading Challenge:
Children have until August 22 to complete the Summer Reading Challenge. Participants go on a reading “adventure” to all 7 continents to earn fun prizes and free books.  Stop in for more details.

Share Your Garden Bounty:
Our “Share Your Bounty” table is in the entryway again!  If you have a bumper crop of vegetables or fruits, bring in your extras to share. Everyone is invited to stop in and take what you can use.  Maybe you will find something new to try!

Pun-Of-The-Week: 
Meteorologists have weighed rainbows and found out.....they're pretty light.


Have a great week!
Diane Panfil
Traer Public Library

Good Morning!   On The Calendar: Mon July 8 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty Tues July 9 at 1:30 Tuesday Quilters Wed July 10 at 10:15 Story Time w/ Miss Sue Wed July 10 at 11:30 Scones & Tomes Book Club Wed July 10 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty Wed July 10 at 2:00 AND 7:00 Local Author Talk & Book Signing Thurs July 11 at 1:00 Cribbage and Rummikub Thurs July 11 at 2:15 Chair Yoga Fri July 12 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty Mon July 15 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty Mon July 15 at 2:00 Monday Book Club Tues July 16 at 1:30 Tuesday Quilters  Wed July 17 at 10:15 Story Time w/ Miss Sue Wed July 17 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty Wed July 17 at 3:30 Garden Walk – Sarah Mattingly/305 Backyard - Garwin Thurs July 18 at 1:00 Cribbage & Rummikub Thurs July 18 at 2:15 Chair Yoga Fri July 19 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty

Story Time Resumes: We have resumed our regular preschool Story Time with Miss Sue. Join us on Wednesdays in July at 10:15 in the Kupka Cultural Center for songs, stories, a craft, and activity or play time.

Scones & Tomes: Join us for an informal book club this Wednesday July 10 at 11:30. We share and discuss the books we have read lately while enjoying a sweet treat and a hot beverage.  Attendees always get ideas for great books to add to their reading lists. Newcomers are always welcome.

Summer Reading Challenge: Children can still sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge, which will take explorers on a reading “adventure” to all 7 continents to earn fun prizes and free books. Stop in to sign up or get more details. Thank you to Ellen Shay for donating book/stuffed animal sets for the Big Prize! We are so excited to share the wonderful prizes we have for those who finish the Reading Challenge and reach all 7 continents!  Each explorer will receive a movie pass for a free movie at the Traer Theatre. They may also choose a picture book/stuffed animal set or another free book from the cart! The picture book/stuffed animal sets were generously donated by Ellen Shay, in loving memory of her husband Terry Shay.  Mr. Shay taught vocal music for 33 years at North Tama, and loved children, books and stuffed animals.  Many of our explorers had Mr. Shay as their music teacher. These wonderful gift sets are a perfect way to honor and remember Mr. Shay.  Thank you Ellen!! Congratulations to Ellery, our first explorer to finish the challenge!

Local Author Talk and Book Signing-this Wednesday at 2:00 AND 7:00! Barb Hanus will be here this Wednesday, July 10 to talk about her new book Red Lipstick, No Drama (written under her pen name of Beth Ann Morrison). She will be giving 2 programs, one at 2:00 and another at 7:00.  After her programs she will have copies available for purchase ($14) and will be available for book signings!   About the Book: Red Lipstick, No Drama is a humorous look into the world of flight attendants—the role, responsibilities, lifestyle, and challenges. Based on anecdotes from a real-life flight attendant, these stories reveal the unpredictability of flying, from celebrity sightings to unruly customers, all in a day’s work. For those who have flight attendant experience, have worked in a customer-oriented industry or even those who think the job is merely a “waitress in the sky”, Red Lipstick, No Drama will be relatable, revealing, and laugh-out-loud funny. About the Author: After parking her black roller bag and walking away from her life as a flight attendant, Beth Ann Morrison (Barb Hanus) now leads a slower pace of life, running her own farm and herding her sheep with her husband (Steve Hanus) in Iowa.  She no longer wears red lipstick and both her husband and her sheep don't seem to mind. Beth Ann also now enjoys traveling, playing the organ, reading, taking golf lessons, and country dancing with her husband.

New Books: Fiction: The Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes by Ruth Hogan   Juvenile Fiction: Wings of Fire Series #6-15 by Tui T. Sutherland   DVDs Ghostbusters – Frozen Empire Bluey – Season 3 Pun-Of-The-Week:  If a cop pulls over a U-Haul, does he bust a move? Have a great week! Diane Panfil Traer Public Library

Good Morning!
 
On The Calendar:
Mon July 1 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Tues July 2 at 1:30 Tuesday Quilters
Wed July 3 at 10:15 Story Time w/ Miss Sue
Wed July 3 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Wed July 3 at 2:00 Crafty Cards
Wed July 3 at 3:00 Cribbage & Rummikub (date & time change)
Thurs July 4 Closed for Independence Day
Fri July 5 Closed for Independence Day
Sat July 6 Closed for Independence Day
Mon July 8 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Tues July 9 at 1:30 Tuesday Quilters
Wed July 10 at 10:15 Story Time w/ Miss Sue
Wed July 10 at 11:30 Scones & Tomes Book Club
Wed July 10 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Wed July 10 at 2:00 AND 7:00 Local Author Talk & Book Signing
Thurs July 11 at 1:00 Cribbage and Rummikub
Thurs July 11 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Fri July 12 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty

Story Time Resumes:
On Wednesday, July 3, we will return to our regular preschool Story Time with Miss Sue. Join us at 10:15 in the Kupka Cultural Center for songs, stories, a craft, and activity or play time. 

Carnegie Café Coffee & Crafty Cards:
Join Laurie to craft a cute greeting card on Wednesday, July 3. We meet in the Carnegie Cafe at 2:00 on the first Wednesday of each month and enjoy a cup of coffee, tea, cocoa or cider while we make a new card. There is no cost, and no sign-up is required.  We provide any supplies needed.

Date & Time Change this week for Cribbage and Rummikub:
Due to the 4^th of July holiday, our Cribbage and Rummikub groups will be meeting at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, July 3.  Stop by for a few games and beat the afternoon heat in our nice cool library! We welcome new players – no experience is necessary!

Summer Reading:
Children can still sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge, which will take readers on an “adventure” to all 7 continents to earn fun prizes and free books. Stop in to sign up or get more details.

More explorers have signed up this week, and others are continuing on their trek across the continents! There is still plenty of time to read and meet your goals!

Local Author Book Talk and Signing!
We will be having local Author Barb Hanus here on Wednesday July 10 to talk about her new book Red Lipstick, No Drama (written under her pen name of Beth Ann Morrison).  She will be giving 2 programs, one at 2:00 and another at 7:00.  After her programs she will have copies available for purchase and will be available for book signings!
 
About the Book:
Red Lipstick, No Drama is a humorous look into the world of flight attendants—the role, responsibilities, lifestyle, and challenges. Based on anecdotes from a real-life flight attendant, these stories reveal the unpredictability of flying, from celebrity sightings to unruly customers, all in a day’s work. For those who have flight attendant experience, have worked in a customer-oriented industry or even those who think the job is merely a “waitress in the sky”, Red Lipstick, No Drama will be relatable, revealing, and laugh-out-loud funny.

About the Author:
After parking her black roller bag and walking away from her life as a flight attendant, Beth Ann Morrison (Barb Hanus) now leads a slower pace of life, running her own farm and herding her sheep with her husband (Steve Hanus) in Iowa.  She no longer wears red lipstick and both her husband and her sheep don't seem to mind. Beth Ann also now enjoys traveling, playing the organ, reading, taking golf lessons, and country dancing with her husband.

New Books:
Fiction:
Forget Me Never by Susan Wittig Albert
The Devil’s Fortress - #4 Nick Flynn Series by Dale Brown
Sister of Starlit Seas - #4 Viridian Deep Series by Terry Brooks
The Unwedding by Allyson Braithwaite Condie
Eruption by Michael Crichton & James Patterson
The Diva Goes Overboard - #17 Domestic Diva Mystery by Krista Davis
Baskets and Beignets - #27 Miss Fortune Series by Jana DeLeon
Long Time Gone by Charlie Donlea
If Something Happens to Me by Alex Finaly
Death Behind Every Door by Heather Graham
Look on the Bright Side by Kristan Higgins
Never Fall Again by Lynn Huggins Blackburn
Double Take by Lynette Eason
One Last Chance - #2 Alaska Air One Rescue Series by Susan May Warren
The Seaside Sisters by Pamela M. Kelley
You Like it Darker by Stephen King
On Her Watch - #8 Bree Taggert Series by Melinda Leigh
Tell Me Who You Are by Louisa Luna
Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan
You Are Here by David Nicholls
Forgotten on Sunday by Valerie Perrin
Mind Games by Nora Roberts
I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue
The North Wind by Alexandria Warwick
One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware
Shelterwood by Lisa Wingate
 

Nonfiction:
The Situation Room: the inside story of presidents in crisis by George Stephanopoulos
 
 
Pun-Of-The-Week: 
Some people think becoming a vegetarian is a big missed steak.

Have a great week!
Diane Panfil
Traer Public Library

Accessing Information at the Library:

Access to Digital copies of 1941-1975 Traer Star Clippers:
We have partnered with the Traer Historical Museum to provide access to digitized copies of the Traer Star Clipper dating from 1941 – 1975.  Unlike previous digitized issues, these are available in-house only, and can be brought up and used at the library or the museum with assistance from the librarian or the museum host. We encourage those interested in genealogy or local history to take advantage of these resources. 

The Foundation Directory is a research tool designed to help libraries and nonprofits find the grant-makers most likely to fund their projects. This tool includes grant-maker profiles with a summary of their work, along with all the pertinent details that fundraisers need to find and approach prospective grant agencies. It is offered as a resource to patrons and local nonprofits, and must be accessed at the library.  Iowa’s public libraries have access to the “Essential Plan” which includes

• 100,000+ grant-maker profiles
• 500,000+ key decision makers and leaders
• Keyword search IRS 990-PF Forms
• Online workspace

Access to Foundation Directory is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the State Library of Iowa. The Foundation Directory is provided by the State Library to Iowa public libraries at no cost. 

Good Morning!
 
On The Calendar:
Mon June 10 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty 
Tues June 11 at 1:30 Tuesday Quilters
Wed June 12 at 10:00 Stories, Music & Humor w/ Mike Anderson
Wed June 12 at 11:30 Scones & Tomes
Wed June 12 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Wed June 12 at 3:30 Garden & Chicken Coop Walk: Linda Moeller
Thurs June 13 at 1:00 Cribbage and Rummikub
Thurs June 13 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Fri June 14 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Mon June 17 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Mon June 17 at 2:00 Monday Book Club
Mon June 17 at 5:30 Chat & Chew Book Club
Tues June 18 at 1:30 Tuesday Quilters 
Wed June 19 at 10:00 Summer Reading Program: Ventriloquist Chris Ortiz
Wed June 19 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Wed June 19 at 7:00 Mike Bechtel & His Exotic Animals
Thurs June 20 at 1:00 Cribbage and Rummikub
Thurs June 20 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Fri June 21 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty

Summer Reading Programs:
We had a great time at our first Summer Reading Program last week, and are excited for the remaining programs! Our theme this year is “Adventure Begins At Your Library”, and here is the line-up for the rest of June:
 

• Wed. June 12  Stories and Music with Mike Anderson
• Wed. June 19  Ventriloquist Chris Ortiz presents Icebound Adventures
• Wed. June 26  Close Encounters of the Wild Kind with Margaret Wolter

 
All programs are at 10:00AM downstairs in the Kupka Cultural Center.  Programs are geared towards children elementary-aged and younger, but all ages are welcome!
 
This week we happy to host Mike Anderson who will entertain with his music, storytelling and humor.  Mike is a former 3^rd grade teacher and hosted a national award-winning children’s TV show.  Come join us for an hour of fun this Wednesday at 10:00!
 
We also have a fun Summer Reading Challenge planned, which will take readers on an “adventure” to all 7 continents to earn fun prizes and free books.  Participants can sign up starting June 5, color an “explorer”, pick up a goal sheet and a free book, and start reading!  Bring your completed goal sheet back, move your explorer to the first continent, and earn a prize.  Pick another goal sheet and keep on reading! Win a prize at each continent, and a BIG prize after reaching all 7 continents!
 

Garden Walks:
This Wednesday, June 12 we will be visiting the chicken coop and gardens of Linda Moeller. Meet at the library by 3:20 to ride together or call to get the address and meet us there. The next garden walk will be on Wednesday June 26 when we tour Sue Vesely’s she-shed. 

Scones & Tomes:
Join us for an informal book club this Wednesday June 12 at 11:30.  We share and discuss the books we have read lately while enjoying a sweet treat and a hot beverage.  Attendees always get ideas for great books to add to their reading lists. Newcomers are always welcome.

Dr. Mike Bechtel & his Exotic Animals:
You won't want to miss this family program!  On Wednesday, June 19 at 7:00pm, Dr. Mike Bechtel (Bec), Associate Professor of Science Education at Wartburg College, will be bringing exotic animals from his extensive collection to the Kupka Cultural Center in the lower level of the Traer Public Library!

Animals he might be bringing include pythons, tortises, turtles, miniature chickens, frogs, large arthropods, rodents and lizards.  He brings at least 4 different species with multiple specimens of each species, and gives a hands-on presentation - you are able to see and touch and interact with his animals! This will be a fun and interesting program for all ages!

Art Display Extended:
Flowers are still "blooming" at the library! We have extended our display of flower paintings by Traer Artist Mike Rickard through June! Some of his pieces are traditional paintings, and others are digitally produced paintings.  They are all lovely! Stop in to browse and enjoy their beauty!

Used Book Sale:
Don’t forget to check out our Used Book Sale on the lower level. We have started weeding our Teen/Young Adult section and have added lots of books to the sale. You can find more than just books – there are also magazines, puzzles, audiobooks and DVDs. Everything is available for a free will donation which you can bring to the circulation desk. This is a great place to find books to take on vacation, camping, to the pool, or just to add to your collection.

Upcoming Tama Co. Extension kids programs at the Traer Library:
Jenny Hulme is leading 2 upcoming kids programs in June. Both programs are sponsored by Tama County 4-H and Tama Co. Extension, and being held in the Talen Community Room at the Traer Library. There is a small fee for each program, and registration is required.  You can pick up registration forms at the library, or contact the extension office.
 
If you have children interested in babysitting, sign them up for the Babysitter Basic Training class on Thursday, June 13 from 10:00am-4:00pm. See flyer below for details.
 
If your kids love LEGOs, sign them up for LEGO Camp on Thursday, June 20 from 10:00am – 4:00pm. See flyer below for details.

New Books:
Fiction:
Summer at the Saint by Mary Kay Andrews
The Five Year Lie by Sarina Bowen
Mistakes we Never Made by Hannah Brown
The Last Mrs. Parish by Liv Constantine
Five Broken Blades by Mai Corland
Library of Borrowed Hearts by Lucy Gilmore
The Stolen Child by Ann Hood
Sisters of Fortune by Anna Lee Huber
Love on a Whim - #3 Cape Cod Creamery by Suzanne Woods Fisher
The Return of Ellie Black by Emiko Jean
Clive Cussler’s The Heist by Jack B. DuBrul
Every Time I go on Vacation Someone Dies by Catherine Mack
The 24^th Hour - #24 Women’s Murder Club by James Patterson
The Finders Keepers Library by Annie Rains
The Corpse in the Closet - #2 Riley Thorne Series by Lucy Score
The Blast From the Past - #3 Riley Thorne Series by Lucy Score
The Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club by Helen Simonson
Miss Morgan’s Book Brigade by Janet Skeslien Charles
The Funeral Ladies of Ellerie County by Claire Swinarski
 
Nonfiction:
The Anxious Generation: how the great rewiring of childhood is causing an epidemic of mental illness by Jonathan Haidt
Throne of Grace: a mountain man, an epic adventure, and the bloody conquest of the American West by Bob Drury
You Never Know by Tom Selleck

Pun-Of-The-Week: 
Ever since I began sharing puns, my followers have doubled in sighs.


Have a great week!
Diane Panfil
Traer Public Library

Good Morning!
 
On The Calendar:
 
Mon June 3 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Tues June 4 at 1:30 Tuesday Quilters Road Trip! 
Wed June 5 at 10:00 Summer Reading Program: Read, Renew, Repeat with Jenny Hulme
Wed June 5 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Wed June 5 at 2:00 Carnegie Café Crafty Cards
Wed June 5 at 3:30 She-Shed Tour w/ Val Suchomel
Thurs June 6 at 1:00 Cribbage and Rummikub (Note Summer Time Change)
Thurs June 6 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Fri June 7 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Mon June 10 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty 
Tues June 11 at 1:30 Tuesday Quilters
Wed June 12 at 10:00 Stories, Music & Humor w/ Mike Anderson
Wed June 12 at 11:30 Scones & Tomes
Wed June 12 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Wed June 12 at 3:30 Garden & Chicken Coop Walk: Linda Moeller
Thurs June 13 at 1:00 Cribbage and Rummikub
Thurs June 13 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Fri June 14 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty

Quilters Road Trip!
On Tuesday, June 4, our Quilters Group will be taking a road trip!  They will meet at the library, then head to Grundy Center for lunch, and then to Hen & Chicks Studio, a delightful quilting store in Conrad.  Be at the library by 11:30 if you’d like to join them!

Summer Reading Programs:
We are excited to launch our Summer Reading Programs this week! Our theme this year is “Adventure Begins At Your Library”, and here is the line-up for June:
 

• ***This Week! Wed. June 5  Read, Renew, Repeat with Jenny Hulme
• Wed. June 12  Stories and Music with Mike Anderson
• Wed. June 19  Ventriloquist Chris Ortiz presents Icebound Adventures
• Wed. June 26  Close Encounters of the Wild Kind with Margaret Wolter

 
All programs are at 10:00AM downstairs in the Kupka Cultural Center.  Programs are geared towards children elementary-aged and younger, but all ages are welcome!

We also have a fun Summer Reading Challenge planned, which will take readers on an “adventure” to all 7 continents to earn fun prizes and free books.

Participants can sign up starting June 5, color an “explorer”, pick up a goal sheet and a free book, and start reading!  Bring your completed goal sheet back, move your explorer to the first continent, and earn a prize.  Pick another goal sheet and keep on reading! Win a prize at each continent, and a BIG prize after reaching all 7 continents!

Garden Walks:
This Wednesday, June 5 we will be touring the she-shed and gardens of Val Suchomel. Meet at the library by 3:20 to ride together, or call to get the address and meet us there. Next week we will be visiting Linda Moeller’s Garden & Chicken Coop.

Summer Time Change for Cribbage and Rummikub:
Starting this Thursday, June 6, for the months of June, July and August, our Cribbage and Rummikub groups will be meeting at 1:00 PM every Thursday. Stop by for a few games and beat the afternoon heat in our nice cool library! We welcome new players – no experience is necessary!

Free Online Resources for Children and Adults:
During summer vacation, when your kids or grandkids say “I’m bored!”, don’t forget about the library!  In addition to all of the materials we offer for checkout, we also have several free resources available when you can’t come to the library– all you need is a library card and internet access.
 
BRIDGES/Libby:
Are you a resident of Traer, Clutier, or Rural Tama County with a Traer Public Library card? If so, you have thousands of books, magazines, and audiobooks at your fingertips through your phone, tablet or computer using BRIDGES! If you don’t have a library card stop in and we will sign you up! It only takes a few minutes – you just need an ID and proof of current address.
 
On your computer, go to our website, scroll down and click on the blue box (bridges, ebooks & audios & mags), or click here  https://www.traer.lib.ia.us/ebook-audio If you are using a tablet or phone, download the ‘Libby, by OverDrive’ app. If you need help signing in to either, stop in or give us a call and we will help you. Once signed in you can borrow up to 5 items at a time, and unlimited magazines.  If a book is not immediately available you can place a hold, and you will be notified when it’s your turn to borrow it.

Tumblebooks – FREE kids ebooks online: 
Tumblebooks is an online collection of e-books for children.  It can be accessed from any device with internet, so they can read on a computer, tablet or phone. This is a great resource to use anytime your kids say “I’m bored!”, or as an additional way to get them reading more books!
 
Kids can read along with over 1,100 animated, talking picture books, as well as chapter books, non-fiction books, and graphic novels, and play games and put together puzzles. And it’s all FREE for our library patrons! Just go to our website (link below), click on the Tumblebooks box on the homepage, and put in your library card number. Or download the free Tumblebooks app.

Brainfuse: FREE online resources: 
BrainFuse HelpNow is FREE on demand, anytime, anywhere eLearning for all ages and levels. Help is available for students Kindergarten-College, and for Adult Learning as well! There is even FAFSA help!
 
Students communicate with live tutors (available from 2:00pm-11:00pm) using an interactive whiteboard to chat, write, draw, or copy/paste text or images and graph homework problems. Students can receive help with writing, math, language arts, science and social studies. There is  help preparing for/practice tests for the PSAT, ACT, Nursing Exams, AP classes and more! You can also play chess or logic puzzles, and learn life skills, such as financial planning and home maintenance.
 
Adult Learner Help includes GED prep, US Citizenship test prep, Microsoft Office Help, Career Resources, and Resume help. HelpNow™ will be available FREE to all library patrons from the public computers at the library or from any computer with internet connection. To access HelpNow™, please visit the library’s website at www.traer.lib.ia.us, click on Online Resources, and then on the BrainFuse HelpNow icon to set up your account. If you have questions, please come to the library - we will be happy to help.

ABC Mouse:
ABCMouse.com early Learning Academy is a digital computer game for children ages 2-8.  You can access their website for FREE on any of the computers in our lab! Subjects covered include reading and language arts, math, science, health, social studies, music and art.  Activities include puzzles, games, videos, coloring activities, songs, and poems.  There are also some digital books. Come play along with your child, or let them work and play alone, as you use the computer next to them.

Used Book Sale:
Don’t forget to check out our Friends of the Library Used Book Sale on the lower level. The shelves are full again! We are always adding items that have been donated or weeded from our collection. You can find more than just books – there are also magazines, puzzles, audiobooks and DVDs. Everything is available for a free will donation which you can bring to the circulation desk. This is a great place to find books to take on vacation, camping, to the pool, or just to add to your collection.

Upcoming Tama Co. Extension kids programs at the Traer Library:
Jenny Hulme is leading 2 upcoming childrens programs in June. Both programs are sponsored by Tama County 4-H and Tama Co. Extension, and being held in the Talen Community Room at the Traer Library. There is a small fee for each program, and registration is required.  You can pick up registration forms at the library, or contact the extension office.
 
If you have children interested in babysitting, sign them up for the Babysitter Basic Training class on Thursday, June 13 from 10:00am-4:00pm. See flyer below for details.
 
If your kids love LEGOs, sign them up for LEGO Camp on Thursday, June 20 from 10:00am – 4:00pm. See flyer below for details.

New Books:
Fiction:
This Summer will be Different by Carley Fortune
The Seminarian by Hart Hanson
 
Large Print:
Only the Brave by Danielle Steel
 
Nonfiction:
Ageless Aging: a woman’s guide to increasing healthspan, brainspan, and lifespan by Maddy Dychtwald
Stretch Yourself Healthy: easy routines to relieve pain, boost energy, and feel refreshed by Rachel Tavel
 
DVDs:
One Life
Silent Night in Algona

Pun-Of-The-Week: 
Did you hear about the cow who jumped from a tall building? It’s ledge end dairy.

Have a great week!
Diane Panfil
Traer Public Library

Summer Reading Program:
School will be out before we know it!  We are getting ready for our Summer Reading Program, and are excited for our special programs. Our theme this year is “Adventure Begins At Your Library”, and here is the line-up for June:
 

• Wed. June 5  Read, Renew, Repeat with Jenny Hulme
• Wed. June 12  Stories and Music with Mike Anderson
• Wed. June 19  Ventriloquist Chris Ortiz presents Icebound Adventures
• Wed. June 26  Close Encounters of the Wild Kind with Margaret Wolter

All programs are at 10:00AM downstairs in the Kupka Cultural Center. Programs are geared towards children elementary-aged and younger, but all ages are welcome!
 
We also have a fun Summer Reading Challenge planned, which will take readers on an “adventure” to all 7 continents to earn fun prizes and free books.

Participants can sign up starting June 5, color an “explorer”, pick up a goal sheet and a free book, and start reading!  Bring your completed goal sheet back, move your explorer to the first continent, and earn a prize.  Pick another goal sheet and keep on reading! Win a prize at each continent, and a BIG prize after reaching all 7 continents!

 

Summer Reading Program:
School will be out before we know it!  We are getting ready for our Summer Reading Program, and are excited for our special programs. Our theme this year is “Adventure Begins At Your Library”, and here is the line-up for June:
 

• Wed. June 5  Read, Repeat, Renew with Jenny Hulme
• Wed. June 12  Stories and Music with Mike Anderson
• Wed. June 19  Ventriloquist Chris Ortiz presents Icebound Adventures
• Wed. June 26  Close Encounters of the Wild Kind with Margaret Wolter

 
All programs are at 10:00AM downstairs in the Kupka Cultural Center.  Programs are geared towards children elementary-aged and younger, but all ages are welcome!
 
We also have a fun Summer Reading Challenge planned, which will take readers on an “adventure” to all 7 continents to earn fun prizes and free books.

Participants can sign up starting June 5, color an “explorer”, pick up a goal sheet and a free book, and start reading!  Bring your completed goal sheet back, move your explorer to the first continent, and earn a prize.  Pick another goal sheet and keep on reading! Win a prize at each continent, and a BIG prize after reaching all 7 continents!

Good Afternoon!
 
On The Calendar:
Mon May 13 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Tues May 14 at 1:30 Tuesday Quilters
Wed May 15 at 10:15 Story Time
Wed May 15 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Wed May 15 at 2:00 Crafternoons with Jenny
Wed May 15 at 2:30 – 3:30 Early-Out Activities Grades 4-12
Thurs May 16 at 10:00 Cribbage and Rummikub
Thurs May 16 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Fri May 17 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Mon May 20 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Mon May 20 at 2:00 BINGO (note date change)
Mon May 20 at 3:00 Monday Book Club (note time change)
Mon May 20 at 5:30 Chat & Chew Book Club
Tues May 21 at 1:30 Tuesday Quilters
Wed May 22 at 10:15 Story Time
Wed May 22 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Wed May 22 at 2:00 Planting the Raised Bed Gardens w/ Laurie & Stephenie
Wed May 22 at 2:30 – 3:30 Early-Out Activities Grades 4-12
Thurs May 23 at 10:00 Cribbage and Rummikub
Thurs May 23 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Fri May 24 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Saturday May 25 – Monday May 27 Library Closed for Memorial Day

May Art Display 
May flowers are "blooming" at the library! We have flower paintings on display this month, created by Traer artist Michael Rickard.  Some of his pieces are traditional paintings, and others are digitally produced paintings.  They are all lovely! Stop in to browse and enjoy their beauty! Here is a sneak peak...

Crafternoons with Jenny:
Join Jenny Bledsoe this Wednesday, May 15 at 2:00 for Crafternoons with Jenny.  Jenny shares her artistic talents and leads us in making fun crafts with seasonal themes.This week you will be making 4.5” wooden decorations! There is no cost for this program, and all supplies are provided.

This is an example of what yours could look like:

BINGO & Book Club changes:
Due to the upcoming Memorial Day Holiday, BINGO will be a week early, on Monday May 20 at 2:00.  Book Club will then be pushed back an hour to 3:00. We will be discussing John Grisham’s The Boys From Biloxi, and we have several copies available if you’d like to check one out and join in our discussion next week.  We’d love to have you join us for either program!

Quilting Group:
Do you love to quilt? Would you like to learn more? Are you stuck and need help from fellow quilters? Or do you just need space to spread out? Join our Tuesday Quilters Group! This is a lively, talented group that gets together every Tuesday at 1:30 to quilt and share ideas and tips.

The library has 7 sewing machines available to use – no need to lug you own around! We also have irons and ironing boards, lots of fabric, and a cutter and accessories to share! With donation and grant money, we have purchased an AccuQuilt Ready Set Go! Ultimate Fabric Cutting System and several cutting dies. This cutter allows you to cut 6 layers of fabric at a time, and gives you exact, precise pieces with an easy turn of a crank.
 
This photo was taken before quilting and after enjoying lunch with each other at La Terraza Mexican Grill last week! They are a fun group!!

Stay Sharp Memory Kits available for checkout:
The Library has 3 Stay Sharp Memory Kits available for check out. The kits help support those experiencing Alzheimer’s, dementia, memory loss, and other cognitive impairment, or those just wishing to keep their minds sharp.

Each kit is intended to help you interact, converse, or reminisce with others, including those with cognitive decline. The kits include items that stimulate memory and help spark conversations about life experiences, such as books, photos, sensory tools, puzzles and games.

We have 3 kits available: Garden, Handyman, and Birds & Butterflies

Summer Reading Program:
School will be out before we know it!  We are getting ready for our Summer Reading Program, and are excited for our special programs. Our theme this year is “Adventure Begins At Your Library”, and here is the line-up for June:
 

• Wed. June 5  Read, Repeat, Renew with Jenny Hulme
• Wed. June 12  Stories and Music with Mike Anderson
• Wed. June 19  Ventriloquist Chris Ortiz presents Icebound Adventures
• Wed. June 26  Close Encounters of the Wild Kind with Margaret Wolter

 
All programs are at 10:00AM downstairs in the Kupka Cultural Center.  Programs are geared towards children elementary-aged and younger, but all ages are welcome!
 
We also have a fun reading challenge planned, which will take readers on an “adventure” to all 7 continents to earn fun prizes. Participants will also receive free books.  Stay tuned for more details!

New Books:
We recently added 3 new sets of nonfiction books for young children:
Baby North American Animals – 8 books
Read About Holidays – 8 books
Endangered: Lessons from the Past – 4 books
These books can all be found in the carts in the children’s area.
 

Pun-Of-The-Week: 
A plateau is the highest form of flattery.

Have a great week!
Diane Panfil
Traer Public Library

Good Afternoon!
 
On The Calendar:
 
Mon Apr 29 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Mon Apr 29 at 2:00 BINGO
Tues Apr 30 at 1:30 Tuesday Quilters
Wed May 1 at 10:15 Story Time
Wed May 1 from 10:00-5:00 Spring Plant Swap (Drop Off)
Wed May 1 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Wed May 1 at 2:00 Coffee & Crafty Cards
Wed May 1 at 2:30 – 3:30 Early-Out Activities Grades 4-12
Wed May 1 at 3:30 – Greenhouse Tour @ Paul Wendt’s
Thurs May 2 at 10:00 Cribbage and Rummikub
Thurs May 2 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Thurs May 2 at 5:00 – 6:45 Spring Plant Swap (Pick Up)
Fri May 3 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Fri May 3 at 2:00 Watercolors with Stephenie
Mon May 6 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Tues May 7 at 1:30 Tuesday Quilters
Wed May 8 at 10:15 Story Time
Wed May 8 @ 11:30 Scones & Tomes Book Club
Wed May 8 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty
Wed May 8 at 2:00 Making Self-Watering Planters w/ Laurie
Wed May 8 at 2:30 – 3:30 Early-Out Activities Grades 4-12
Wed May 8 at 3:30 – Garden Walk @ Donna Kersten’s
Thurs May 9 at 10:00 Cribbage and Rummikub
Thurs May 9 at 2:15 Chair Yoga
Fri May 10 at 1:00 Fit and Feisty

BINGO:
Join Anne today, Monday, April 29, at 2:00 for a fun hour of BINGO in the Talen Community Room. There is no cost or sign-up. You can win exciting prizes! 

 
Carnegie Café Coffee & Crafty Cards:
We are changing our focus a bit with our Carnegie Cafe Crafting. (Change is good!)  Starting this Wednesday, May 1, Laurie will lead us in crafting a greeting card each month. We will still meet in the Carnegie Cafe at 2:00 on the first Wednesday of each month and enjoy a cup of coffee, tea, cocoa or cider while we visit and make a simple greeting card. There is no cost, and no sign-up is required.  We provide any supplies needed.

Down & Dirty Gardening Programs:
Spring Plant Swap (this week - Wednesday and Thursday)
Who’s excited to start planting?  The Library is hosting a Spring Plant Swap! If you would like to share your extra seedlings, starter plants, slips or cuttings from your indoor or outdoor plants, bring them to the Talen Community Room on Wed. May 1 from 10:00-5:00. Plants will be sorted with like kinds.
 
Then stop in on Thursday, May 2 between 5:00 and 6:45 to take home some new plants!

Garden Walks and Greenhouse/She-Shed Tours!
If you love to get gardening ideas from others, you won’t want to miss our Down & Dirty summer walks and tours! This year, Laurie will be adding in some greenhouse and she-shed tours, along with her garden walks.  This is a great way to get new ideas for your own gardens, and maybe inspire you to build a greenhouse or she-shed or start a garden.
 
We will kick off the “tour season” with a visit to Paul Wendt’s greenhouse on Wednesday, May 1 at 3:30.  Then on May 8 we will be going to see the spring flowers at Donna Kersten’s at 3:30. We meet at the library to ride together, or you can always call to get the address and meet us there.

Making Self-Watering Planters:
On Wednesday, May 8 at 2:00, Laurie will lead a class on Making Self-Watering Planters.  Participants will receive a “cattle mineral bucket” to use as the planter, and Laurie will guide you as you use PVC pipe, landscaping fabric, and other materials to make a self-watering planter.  You do need to sign up for this class, as there are a limited number of planters, and there is a $3 charge for the supplies. You will need to furnish your own potting soil.


Watercolors with Stephenie:
Join Stephenie on Friday, May 3 at 2:00 in the Talen Community Room for a watercolor painting class. We focus on learning a different painting technique each month. Newcomers are welcome! You do not need any prior painting experience to enjoy her classes! All supplies are provided.

 
Zoo Passes:
The library is again offering Zoo Passes for the Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines! Each pass is good for One Free Child Admission (ages 3-12), and is valid through December 31, 2024. You can pick up passes at the circulation desk – one pass per child please.

New Books:
Fiction:
2054 by Elliot Ackerman
The Other Side of Disappearing by Kate Clayborn
Studies at the School by the Sea - #4 School by the Sea Series by Jenny Colgan
The Visitor - #16 Seaside Saga Series by Joanne DeMaio
Sleeping Giants by Rene Denfeld
To Slip the Bonds of Earth by Amanda Flower
The Trail of Lost Hearts by Tracey Garvis Graves
The Reaper Follows - #4 Amy Larson & Hunter Forrest FBI Series by Heather Graham
Falling For You – #3 January Cove Series by Rachel Hanna
Snowflakes, Cupcakes & Kittens - #3 Paws & Pastries by Barbara Hinske
Garment of Praise - #3 New Directions Series by Linda Byler
Countdown - #4 Extreme Measures by Lynette Eason
Sandcastle Inn - #10 Hope Harbor Series by Irene Hannon
These Tangled Threads by Sarah Loudin Thomas
Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez
She’s Not Sorry by Mary Kubica
All We Were Promised by Ashton Lattimore
One By One by Freida McFadden
The Wild Side by Fern Michaels
Tourist Season by Brenda Novak
How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin
The Truth about the Devlins by Lisa Scottoline
Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle
Only Love can Hurt Like This by Paige Toon
Table for Two by Amor Towles
Forever Wild - #3 Simple Wild Series by KA Tucker
Running Wild - #4 Simple Wild Series by KA Tucker
A Short Walk Through a Wide World by Douglas Westerbeke
The Last Letter by Rebecca Yarros
Disorderly Conduct by Rebecca Zanetti
 
Large Print:
The Dough Must Go On - #9 Oxford Tearoom Series by HY Hanna
The Chaos Agent - #13 Gray Man Series by Mark Greaney
 
Memorial Books:
A large selection of children’s books about family, horses, cowboys, and cars, were recently purchased with a donation in memory of Logan Wilson, given by Mudd Advertising and Family
 
A donation in memory of Doris Thierer Danker, given by her family, was used to purchase all of the children’s books we will be giving away to Summer Reading Program participants this year, those who finish the reading challenge, as well as restocking our supply of books given to participants in the “1000 Books Before Kindergarten” program.
 
Pun-Of-The-Week: 
Never leave alphabet soup on the stove and then go out. It could spell disaster.


Have a great week!
Diane Panfil
Traer Public Library