“I think within all of us, there is a void, a gap waiting to be filled by something. For me, that something is books and all their proffered experiences.”
Best friends Viv and Grace move to London looking for the …
Saturday, October 23, 6:30 PM.
Motor into the nostalgic days of the outdoor theater as our parking lot is transformed for an in-car screening of Young Frankenstein.
It’s Throwback Thursday! Twenty-five years ago this month, Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman was first published.
Neil Gaiman’s darkly hypnotic first novel, Neverwhere, heralded the arrival of a major talent and became a touchstone of urban fantasy. It is the …
Friday, October 22, 3:30 PM.
Our BYO Book Club is going back online! Have a favorite book or two (or four) you'd like to share with fellow readers and librarians? Drop into our virtual book club to tell us about them!
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Friday, October 22, 2021, 3:30 PM.
Every month, residents of Central Baptist Village meet in the CBV library to discuss a book chosen by our Outreach Librarian. This month we're reading The Lost and Found Bookshop by Susan Wiggs.
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At the last meeting of the Bring Your Own Book Club, a bunch of book lovers chatted about the books we’ve all been reading lately. Looks like we’ll be doing it again on September 24th if you’d like to join …
Find a book you’ll love with the help of your librarians.
Answer a few quick questions about your favorite reading experiences and we’ll get to work on a personalized book recommendation just for you. Once we’re sure we have a great suggestion for you, you’ll receive a message letting you know that your book is ready to pick up or download.
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Due to an emergency plumbing issue, we’ve been forced to close the building for repairs. We’re hoping to be able to open tomorrow, 09/23, but please check back before visiting.…
Every Thursday, 4:00 - 5:30 PM.
Writers in grades 7 - 12 are invited to join in on a Zoom video chat for some socializing, discussion, and, of course, writing! Share your poems and stories in a supportive space or listen to others read.
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Bewilderment by Richard Powers
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Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune
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Hooked: How Crafting Saved My Life by Sutton Foster
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Wednesday, October 20, 7:00 PM.
Take a peek through our telescopes at the beautiful October full moon. We'll discuss basic star and planet identification and, if the skies are clear, look for Jupiter, Saturn, and Venus!
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Wednesdays in October, 3:00 - 4:30 PM.
Each Wednesday in October we'll learn tapestry crochet to create a pumpkin basket using Desert Blossom Crafts' Pumkin Basket pattern. Join us every week to share your progress on this or any other fiber based projects you are currently working on.
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Each year, teachers, students, and librarians throughout Illinois nominate adult and young adult books to be voted on by students. The twenty books that receive the most votes are given the Lincoln Award, encouraging teens to read for pleasure and …
Tuesday, October 19, 10:30 AM.
Storytimes offer great opportunities for kids and families to learn and have fun. Family Storytime is designed for children of all ages and interests. You may request a Storytime Kit with items that can be used with all of our storytimes.
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If you read Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins and need something similar or if you’re on the hold list and you’re looking for something to tide you over until it arrives, here’s a few read-a-likes we hope you’ll love.…
Monday, August 16, 7:00 PM.
The Pen and Ink Writers Group gathers on the third Monday of each month to read short stories, poems or essays, all inspired by a common theme. Build up your writing skills through practice, presentation and positive critique.
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Monday, October 18, 7:00 PM.
Whether you’re a private eye or a femme fatale, join us on our Facebook page Mondays at 7:00 PM this fall for a series of thirteen online screenings of classic Film Noir movies. This week, The Big Combo starring Cornel Wilde.
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September 18th is Read an Ebook Day! Be a part of the festivities by checking out an ebook using the Libby App from Overdrive. Share what you’re reading and stories about why you love ebooks by using the hashtag #EbookLove …
Each week we’re recommending a movie from film lover’s favorite home video company, Criterion. The Criterion Collection is dedicated to gathering the greatest films from around the world and publishing them in editions of the highest technical quality with supplemental …
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If you missed out on participating in the Family Fun Night: Trivia Challenge on September 15th, here’s your chance to try your brain at answering the questions. Until the end of September, the trivia questions will be “live” and available …
It’s Throwback Thursday! Twenty-five years ago this month, It by Stephen King was first published.
It’s a place as hauntingly familiar as your own hometown. Only in Derry, the haunting is real.
In 1958, the small town of Derry, Maine, …
Friday, October 15, 3:30 PM.
Bring a meaningful passage or two from your favorite books or poems to share aloud. In the library's garden, we'll exchange ideas, talk books, and enjoy the sunshine. Please wear your mask and keep socially distanced.
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September 15th to October 15th is Hispanic Heritage Month. Read a book by a Latinx author for our 2021 Reading Challenge. Below you’ll find a few recommendations to meet the task, but for even more suggestions, give us a …
