BLCL Summer Newsletter

Ironton Author: Mindy McGinnis Monday, July 1st at 5:30 p.m. Come meet Mindy McGinnis, best selling Young Adult author and an Edgar Awardwinning novelist. Mindy will discuss her novels, do a Q&A, and sign books. Copies of her books will be available for purchase. Family “Drive-In” Movie Saturday, July 6th at 1:00 p.m. Join us for an indoor “drive-in” movie featuring Kung Fu Panda 4 PG | 94 min. Come at 1:00 p.m. to decorate your own cardboard box car to sit in. Movie starts at 1:30 p.m. Blankets and pillows are welcome. Popcorn and water will be provided. Solve a Mystery Monday, July 8th at 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. For teens ages 12 – 18. Play detective to crack a gripping murder mystery and bring the criminals to justice! Dungeons & Dragons Thursday, July 11th and 25th at 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. For teens ages 12 – 18. D&D is a game about adventure, mystery and drama in a fantasy based world. Save the realm with our Dungeon Master from the Goblin Traders. For all skill levels. Movie: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (PG-13) Friday, July 12 at 2:00 p.m. It’s an adventure in film! Popcorn and bottled water will be provided. Part of the Adult Summer Reading program. Take a Bite Out of a Book Monday, July 15th at 2:00 p.m. For teens ages 12 – 18. Come sample a variety of books, genres, and authors. Discuss books with other teens and find new titles for your TBR pile! Adult Summer Reading Craft: Guided Painting Tutorial Monday, July 15 at 2:00 p.m. It’s an adventure in art as we follow a YouTube tutorial on how to paint a Mason Jar filled with flowers. All materials provided. Please register for this program by calling your local library branch. Shark Week Adventures Monday, July 15th – Friday, 19th at 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. For children ages 3 – 11. Dive into our children’s area each day, for shark themed activities. Our special friend Sharky will be popping up for appearances, too! There will be a special Shark Scavenger Hunt all week long! • Monday – Craft a Shark Bracelet and play Feed the Shark Ball Toss • Tuesday – Craft a Clothespin Shark and go “Shark Fishing” • Wednesday – Craft a paper bag Shark Puppet and play “Walk the Plank” • Thursday – Craft a Shark From Recycled Materials and play “Save Sharks From Pollution” • Friday – Craft a Newspaper Shark and play Feed the Shark Ball Toss Book Discussions Friday, July 19th at 10:30a.m., Ironton Senior Center To obtain copies of the Senior Center selection, contact Amy at 740-886-6697 or award@briggslibrary.org. Adventures in Adulting Monday, July 22nd at 2:00 p.m. (For teens ages 12 – 18.) Life Skills & Life Lessons for Teens. Learn how to create a budget and balance a checkbook. Boba Tea Making and International Snack Tasting Monday, July 22nd at 2:00 p.m. Make Boba tea and taste snacks from around the world. Register by calling your local branch. Bingo Friday, July 26th at 2:00 p.m. Play free for fun and prizes! Summer Reading Finale Event Saturday, July 27th at 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Join us for some fun in the sun! The Ironton Fire Department will be there and make it “rain” on us! Bring a towel and wear some clothes to get wet in! Fun for the whole family. South Point Preschool Storytime Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. Kids Club Mondays at 3:00 p.m. For ages 6 – 11 and their families. Kids Club programs will explore a different adventure theme each week. Activities may include crafts, games, books, and more. Hang out with old and new friends! Needlecraft Programs Every other Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. Crafters of all abilities are welcome. Bring your supplies and any projects on which you are working. Movie: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (PG-13) Wednesday, July 3 at 2:00 p.m. It’s an adventure in film! Popcorn and bottled water will be provided. Part of the Adult Summer Reading program. Bucket List Journals Tuesday, July 9th at 4:00 p.m. For teens ages 12 – 18. Dream big and start your greatest adventure! Decorate your own journal and fill it with plans you wish to achieve in your lifetime. Family Movie: Kung Fu Panda 4 PG | 94 minutes. Thursday, July 11th at 10:30 a.m. Join us for a family movie! Popcorn and water will be provided but you may bring your own snacks. Princess Party Saturday, July 13th at 1:00 p.m. Dress up as your favorite character and join some princesses for photos, crafts, activities, and more. Princesses will be appearing courtesy of Vicki Roach of Tea Party Treats & Sweets. Graphic Novel Book Club Wednesday, July 17th at 4:00 p.m. For ages 8 – 12. Join us for a brief discussion, activity, and snack. This month’s book is Mighty Jack by Ben Hatke. Copies can be picked up from the library and the title is available on Libby. PROGRAMMING AND EVENTS

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