End of Summer Bash

Thursday | August 6th | 11am

Enjoy a stay-cation day at the library: Celebrate summer with outdoor Bubble Stations by Absolute Science. Make your own bigger, longer lasting bubbles! With hundreds of wands of different shapes and sizes from all over the world, this program allows wonderful hands-on experience that brings out the child in all of us!

After our bubble extravaganza, we will be offering a free hot dog lunch with chips and a drink. Stick around after lunch for sno-cones!

Bubbles: Free! Hot dog lunch: Free! Sno-cones: Free!

Summer fun for the family: Priceless!

Spice of the Month: Ground Mustard

Ground mustard is a fine powder derived from the ground seeds of a mustard plant. It’s an incredibly versatile spice that can be used in almost any savory dish for an added kick. It’s a popular spice in traditional French, English, and Indian cuisines. Ground mustard is commonly used in recipes for dressings, marinades, and sauces for added depth and flavor. (www.mccormick.com)

History of the Sock Monkey

Thursday | July 23rd | 10:30 AM

Midway Village & Museum will be here to share the history of the sock monkey. All ages are invited to learn the story behind the creation of the famous brown sock and its ties to the state line.

Oh Say Can You Seed

Ag in the Classroom’s Miss Melinda will join us on Monday, July 20th for Oh Say Can You Seed. We will read a story, make and eat a snack, and create a seed house to take home & grow. All ages of kids are invited to join the fun!

Book of the Month: Shelterwood by Lisa Wingate

In 1909, Olive runs away from home because she doesn’t trust her dad, and she takes Nessa with her. As they climb higher into the Winding Stair Mountains of Oklahoma, they form a band of young kids like them.

Valerie moves to Oklahoma as a Park Ranger. Her first day on the job a burial cave of three young bodies is discovered. She works to discover the truth along with the help of a member of the Choctaw Tribal Police.

Pick up your copy of Shelterwood by Lisa Wingate at the circulation desk today.