Library newsletter: August news & events

Published: Mon, 08/02/21

News & Events - August 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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Cool off with watermelon!

August 3 is National Watermelon Day! Summer is heating up, so stop by the library on August 3 for a cool slice of watermelon!

National Book Lovers Day is August 9

It's the perfect time to stop by the library to check out the display of "Must Reads" and pick up a new book to enjoy!

Upcoming Events

August 3: Builder's Night, 4-7 p.m. Join us for a family fun night of construction using Legos, Strawbees, Zoobs and other building tools.

August 9: Storytime with a Purpose, 10 a.m. Crisis Connection will join us for a story and activities about "Mr. Peabody's Apple."

August 10: Craft night, 4-7 p.m. Join us for a craft kit, coloring pages, dot painting, and color-your-own bookmarks.

August 17: Bilingual Storytime, 5:30 p.m. Guest readers Greg Gogel and Sonia Bonilla will read a story in English and Spanish, followed by a craft activity.

August 21: STEAM Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Explore and create at your own pace. A variety of activities will be available.

August 24: Game Night, 4-7 p.m. Bring your favorite board game or borrow one of ours.

August 31: Chalk the Sidewalk, 4-7 p.m. Families are welcome to use our chalk to leave some beautiful artwork on our sidewalks!

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!

Storytime is back!

Beginning August 23, children's storytime will be every Monday from 11 a.m. to noon and every Thursday from 1-2 p.m.

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

The Sweetest Days by John Hough Jr.

Ageless: The New Science of Getting Older Without Getting Old by Andrew Steele

New Kids Books

Growing Pains by Alison McLennan and Melissa Johns

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!