More Weather Plus Books

Well we've finally had a little rain although it is still plenty warm, and there are lots of good books at the library to keep you company. Just in are Danielle Steel's newest novel Happy Birthday and Escape by Barbara Delinsky.

Other new titles in the collection include Now You See Her by James Patterson, Fallen by Karin Slaughter, Another Dawn by Kathryn Cushman and Stolen Life, the amazing true survival story by Jaycee Dugard.

Heat Wave

It's official, we're having a heat wave! From now through the weekend, temperatures are expected to hit the middle to upper 90s each day with little relief at night.

There is nothing better to do in weather like this than sprawl in the air conditioning and enjoy a good book. Or sit in the library and pass the time reading, we are happy to act as a cooling center for those who need relief from the heat.

Pageturners Meet Tonight

The library book club The Pageturners will meet this evening, July 11, at 7:00 p.m. at the library and the book for discussion is Off Season by Anne Rivers Siddons.

Sibley 4th of July Celebration

Join us at the Sibley 4th of July celebration where Friends of the Library will be running the bingo booth at Lake Park as well as partnering with the Melvin Park Board at the funnel cake stand. Here's a link to the day's festivities http://www.sibleyfourthofjuly.com/Schedule_of_Events.html

Upcoming Fundraiser

Friends of the Melvin Public Library are sponsoring a fundraising Pork Chop Dinner on Sunday, July 3, 2011, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Ford County Fairgrounds following the Community Church Service. The meal includes pork chop, baked beans, potato salad, applesause and a beverage for $7.00 per plate. Items can also be purchased individually and bake sale goods and deserts will be available. Come join us!

Summer Reading Challenge

Hey Kids! The Summer Reading Challenge begins today at Melvin Public Library. Read three or more books at or near your reading level, record the book titles in your reading log and win a prize! You may win one prize per week throughout the summer.

This year children of any age may participate and parents, caregivers and older siblings may read to the littlest children who may then choose a prize. There will be at least one grand prize winner at the end of the summer for the youngster who has read the most books.

New Computers at the Library

Thanks to a joint project with the village of Melvin and Peach Orchard Township the library has upgraded both computers! The new operating systems are Window 7 and the productivity software is Office 2010.

Many thanks to the village and township for their support and special thanks to Village President Harold Forbes and Village Trustee George Hott for setting up the systems.