Guess what time it is? Bookworm time!

Our summer reading program is in its 65th year, and we think that's something to celebrate. Although Bookworm started out just for kids, we've invited adults to participate for several years now too.

This summer, adults can earn prizes for reading and/or doing healthy activities. Log the time you spend reading (to yourself or to someone else) to be entered into our reader prize drawings, including a grand prize of a Kindle Fire. As you complete healthy living activities you can earn prizes from Adena Health System, and be entered into a drawing for the grand prize of a Fitbit. Register here now, and start logging reading and activities!

This newsletter covers adult events, but be sure to check out our events calendars online or at your favorite library location for details about programs for children and teens.

As always, if you have any suggestions for future events, I'm happy to hear them.

See you at the library!

Liz

Adult Services Coordinator

Chillicothe & Ross County Public Library

Food Preservation Basics

Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room, Wednesday June 5, 6pm

Join Lisa Barlage from Ohio State University Extension to learn about the basics of pressure and hot water bath canning, freezing, and more. Copies of food preservation fact sheets will be distributed.

If you have a Dial Gauge pressure canner, Lisa can check it for accuracy. (Bring your lid.)

This month at Main Library

Garden Check! Tuesday June 11, 5pm (Main Library Courtyard)

Come see what's happening in the garden. Help water and take care of the plants, and learn about gardening. Garden helpers will share the veggies we grow!

Knit and Crochet at Lunch: Friday June 14, noon-2pm (Main Library 2nd floor)

Looking for something to do on your lunch break? Come knit or crochet with us. Feel free to bring whatever project your're working on! We'll have some yarn and patterns on hand in case you need inspiration. Beginners are welcome! Stop by for whatever amount of time you're available.

This month at Northside Branch

Free Cooking Classes! Wednesday June 5 and 12, 5pm(Myers Meeting Room)

This is the last two weeks of this spring's Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) 9-week series. If you missed this series, there is one starting this month at our Huntington Branch.

You will learn:

-Healthy food choices and kid friendly recipes

-New cooking skills

- How to keep food safe

You will receive a free cooking tool at each class!

Registration required

Novels at Night: Thursday June 13, 6:30pm (Conference Room)

Our evening book club meets the 2nd Thursday of every month! Copies of each month's book are available several weeks ahead of time at the Main Library and the Northside Branch. Here is what we'll be reading this summer-fall:

June 13: Andrew Sean Greer's Less

July 11: Margot Lee Shetterly's Hidden Figures

August 8: Emily X.R. Pan's The Astonishing Color of After

September 12: Erica Bauermeister's The School of Essential Ingredients

Around the county this month:

Book Clubs:

Wednesday June 5, 11am at Richmond Dale Branch We will discuss Debbie Macomber's If Not For You.
Monday June 10, 6pm at Kingston Branch We will discuss Ruth Ware's The Woman in Cabin 10.
Monday June 17, 6pm at Paxton Branch We will discuss Ray Bradbury's Dandelion Wine.
Wednesday June 19, 12pm at Paper City Coffee (47 S Paint St) We will discuss Fannie Flagg's Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe in June, and Margot Lee Shetterly's Hidden Figures in July.

Art & Crafts:

Sip & Paint: MondayJune 3, 6pm at Huntington Branch**
Beginner's Quilting: Tuesdays, 3pm at Paxton Branch Please call the branch or check online for a list of supplies.

Other Events:

Community Sponsored Events:

These are events that are organized by groups or organizations other than the library, but are held in library spaces, and are open to the public. Contact information for each event is provided on the Events page. The library does not advocate or endorse the policies or purposes of any group or individual using the library meeting room.

** Registration required. Please click on any event title for more information.

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