Marc Solomon, Pumpkin Carver, will be here to demonstrate step by step how to carve unique designs, from selecting and preparing the perfect pumpkin, transferring the pattern, and finally carving the pattern on the pumpkin. This hour long program will have you inspired to transform your run of the mill jack-o-lantern this Halloween season! Check out pumpkincarver.net to see more of Marc’s creations.
Enjoy Halloween all month long with this mummy candle. Stop by the circulation desk to pick yours up today.
In The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James, Viv Delaney takes a job at the Sun Down Motel to help pay her way to move to New York City. However, she feels there is something sinister at the motel. 35 years later, her niece Carly Kirk, visits the motel. She wants to discover what happened to her aunt and is drawn into the same mysteries as her aunt. Stop by the circulation desk and pick up a copy today.
William Kent Krueger’s book This Tender Land takes place in Minnesota 1932, at the beginning of the Depression. Odie and Albert O’Banion are orphans who live at the Lincoln Indian Training School which is for Native American children who were taken away from their families to be taught the ways of the white men. Odie and Albert have to flee the school after a crime is committed. They take their mute friend Mose and a little girl named Emmy with them. The four take a canoe and head down the Mississippi looking for a home and meet colorful characters of all kinds. Stop by the circulation desk and pick up a copy today.
Jennifer is embarking on her debut as an author with her novel “The End is the Beginning.”
A lifelong Midwesterner, Jennifer finds joy in staying active outdoors, whether it’s going for runs with her Weimaraner and her daughter, enjoying family bike rides, or simply soaking in the sun. Her most productive writing hours are between 8 and 11 PM, when her daughter is fast asleep. During this time, she channels her creative energy into crafting dark romance stories.
Jennifer enjoys creating storylines that form deep emotional connections between readers and characters. She roots for the underdog and crafts narratives where true love wins!
The Bertolet Memorial Library parking lot will be closed for seal coating beginning Friday August 30th through Monday, September 2nd. We will reopen on Tuesday at 10:00am. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Ready, Set, Library! National Library Week is April 7th-13th, and Bertolet Memorial Library encourages everyone to visit the library and explore all we have to offer! There will also be guessing jars to calculate, door prizes to register for, and goodies to take home. Stop in this week!
Trustee Opening: We currently have an opening for a Trustee with a term that expires in 2025. Our Board of Trustees meets at the library on the 2nd Monday of each month at 6:00 PM. If interested, please contact Director Linda Schreiber at 815-738-2742 during business hours or by email at bertolet705@gmail.com.
Join us in the new year with a new reading challenge. It’s our A to Z Reading Challenge. The goal is to read 26 books, each book starting with a different letter of the alphabet by December 31, 2024. The challenge is open to grade school independent chapter book readers thru adults. Be sure to keep your reading log up to date as there will be chances to earn prizes along the way. Stop at the circulation desk to register.
Discover a world of possibilities with Boundless, an extensive collection of ebooks, audio and digital media. Whether you’re an avid reader or someone who listens to audio at 2x speed, Boundless is your gateway to the best in digital content and programming.
Access our digital library from the comfort of your own device, so you can read, learn and explore wherever you are. The My Shelf feature is a personalized page for all of your checkouts. You can also view specially curated carousels and content based on your reading activities and interests. With insights, goals and badges, you can set personal reading goals, track your progress and earn badges!
Boundless makes it easy for the whole family to get involved in reading. Once you download the app or use the web version, you can create user profiles within your account. Sign up all members of your family with teen and kid friendly experiences!
Key Features
All you need to access Boundless is your library card! Download the app in your preferred app store today!
We are excited to share that our catalog is getting a new look and some new features! Try our NEW catalog today!
When you’ve given Vega a test drive, be sure to fill out the New Catalog Survey to let us know what you think!
