It’s Christmas in July! We will once again be collecting non-perishable items and pet food in lieu of fines from July 9 – 21. Bring your canned goods to the library, let us know who you are, and we will waive your fines. This does not cover lost book costs or copying, fax, or lost card fees. All items will be donated to Damien’s Pantry in Wareham. Pet food items will go to animal shelters in Rochester and Fairhaven. For more information, call us at 508-763-8600.
Café Parlez’s selection for July is The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley. This winner of the 2009 Agatha Award for best first novel introduces us to 11-year-old Flavia de Luce, aspiring chemist, detective and all-around know-it-all. In the summer of 1950, a dead bird is found on the doorstep of the de Luce’s decaying English mansion, a dead bird with a rare postage stamp pinned to its beak. Hours later, Flavia discovers a dead man lying in the cucumber patch and vows to solve the mystery behind the bizarre events. We will be discussing The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie on Thursday, July 26 at 6:30 pm. Books are available at the desk, or bring your own copy. This is our special July book group, with trivia quizzes and free book giveaways. Café Parlez is sponsored by the Friends of Plumb Library. Continue the discussion on Goodreads – www.goodreads.com.
KinderCare of Marion will be offering a series of story times for the littlest ones on Tuesdays in July, starting on July 3 at 10:30 am. These programs will contain stories, songs, and snacks for children ages 12 months—36 months. Pre-registration is required. The programs will end on Tuesday, July 31.
Summer Reading Program important dates and times:
•Saturday, July 14, 11:00 am: Cartooning with DeeAnne Art
•Saturday, July 21, 11:00 am: Mad Science — Invention-ation
•Saturday, July 28, 11:00 am: Awesome Robb’s Brainiac Live (at the Congregational
Church)
•Until Saturday, August 25: Weekly drop-in activities
•Saturday, August 25: Last day to log reading times
Pre-registration is required for all programs. Call the library for more information.