Library newsletter: July events

Published: Wed, 06/30/21

News & Events - July 2021

Remember to check out our new website. It's easy to find what you're looking for and check out upcoming events.

Please visit us at www.huntingburglibrary.org and bookmark it for easy access. Email us with any ideas!

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Summer Reading Program Events

July 1: Get ready to be amazed by magician Daniel Lusk and his puppets, 11 a.m. at Holland Elementary, 2 p.m. at Huntingburg Public Library

July 8: Foam Happy Party - it's like a beach party with foam! 11 a.m. at Holland Elementary, 2 p.m. at Huntingburg Public Library

July 15: Animals Tales & Tails - learn about some amazing animals at the last Summer Reading Program event, 11 a.m. Holland Elementary, 2 p.m. Huntingburg Library

July 22: Ice Cream Bash - celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Program with some ice cream! 11 a.m. at Holland Elementary, 2 p.m. at Huntingburg Public Library

Deadline to complete and turn in summer reading logs so you can attend the Ice Cream Bash is July 21!

Upcoming Events

July 5: Library closed for the holiday - Happy Independence Day!

July 6: Family Craft Night, 4-6 p.m. Stop by to complete a craft kit or some coloring pages!

July 12: Storytime with a Purpose for PreK and elementary, learn an important lesson in a fun environment with our friends from Crisis Connection, on "Personal Space Camp." 10 a.m.

July 13: Family Builders Night - test your construction skills with Legos, Duplos, Strawbees and other materials! 4-7 p.m.

July 13: The Amazing Honey Bee - join us for an intro to honey bees! Learn the basics from beekeeper Brad Smith, 6-7 p.m.

July 20: Chalk the Sidewalk - borrow our chalk and leave your masterpiece on our sidewalk! 4-7 p.m.

July 27: Family Game Night! Play one of our games with family and friends, or bring your own. 4-7 p.m.

Need some help with computer basics?

The library staff is happy to help you with computer assistance.

We have set aside every Wednesday from 1 to 2 p.m. to help you with the computer basics. Just ask!

Summer Reading Program ends July 21!

Don't forget to stop by the library to get your prizes/tickets for the Summer Reading Program.

The Grand Prize this year is four Holiday World one-day pass tickets. Keep reading!

Grab 'N Go Crafts

Stop by the library each week to pick up a new "Grab 'N Go Craft" for adults and children.

Call the library for more information: 812-683-2052.

New books this month

Here are some of the new books that have arrived this month. Come in and check them out!

New Adult Books

Amazon Unbound: Jeff Bezos and the Invention of a Global Empire by Brad Stone

Dog Days: A Novel About Love, Loss and What it is to Be Human by Erika Waller

Love in Color: Mythical Tales From Around The World Retold by Bolu Babalola

New Kids Books

The Happy Book by Andy Rash

New to the Children's section is Book Bundles - Themed books bundled for your convenience! Each bundle may contain a variety of picture books, nonfiction and early reader titles. Books do not have to be returned as a bundle!