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Summer Reading for Adults. August 6, 2020.
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"The public library is a center of public happiness first..." ~John Cotton Dana, 1896 When library doors closed in March due to COVID-19, staff created a daily newsletter reaching out to our staff, volunteers and community called Library Joy to ease isolation and bring a little joy amidst these troubling times. North Plains Library staff compiled "Library Joy" Reads to share with you! |
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The North Plains Public Library's current building Library staff working remotely! North Plains staff get into their work! Oh, Library Joy! |
In 2001, a library seemed like an impossible dream in a city with about 1600 residents, but a handful of dedicated, forward thinking citizens moved ahead with the idea. The Friends group put together a collection of books for loan in a 590 square foot janitor's closet housed in the city's community center. The lending library operated with 100% volunteer labor. Despite its size and limitations, area residents embraced the concept. In 2004, a local business owner donated supplies and labor to construct our beautiful library and Friends raised the $500,000 needed to furnish and equip it. The idea that started with a few residents has blossomed into a full-fledged center of learning, community and culture. We believe you will find the story of our library impressive - but more importantly, it may sow the idea in readers' minds that they, too, can dream big! |
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 "If you think you can't paint, this book will prove you wrong! Step by step directions guide you through creating beautiful watercolor flowers and foliage. I highly recommend gathering your watercolors, putting on some tunes and spending a relaxing evening with this book." - Brianna S., North Plains Public Library |
 "Beautifully illustrated with cool recipes, this cookbook offers fresh ideas for beating the heat, all the while enjoying fresh, seasonal produce! Discover delightful recipes of refreshing summer sips, tasty meals highlighting Farmer's Market finds and dinner on the grill! So, when outside temperatures sizzle, don't overheat yourself or your kitchen, instead discover inspired tested recipes." - Carol A., North Plains Public Library |
"The Book of Lost Friends is a new historical novel that is set in dual time periods in the United States: the late 1980s and the post-Civil War 1870s. This captivating, leisurely-paced drama uncovers stories of newly freed slaves searching for loved ones in the war torn South when a teacher finds a hidden book of letters." - Robin D., North Plains Public Library |
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Thursdays, August 6, 13, 20, & 27 Tuesdays, August 11, 18, & 25
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Online (Zoom)
We will be conducting bi-weekly yoga meetups via Zoom led by Meena on Tuesdays and Tara on Thursdays through the end of August. (Note this is a change in time from previous sessions.) Yoga has many physical and mental health benefits that are especially helpful now as folks navigate this unprecedented time. Yoga sharpens your mind and improves strength and balance. The deep breathing learned in yoga helps restore equilibrium between the body, mind, and emotions, making anxiety and stress easier to manage. |
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Wednesday, August 12
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Online (Zoom)
Story Time Yoga combines learning through storytelling and physical movement for an engaging and interactive lesson! Join Tara as she reads Old Turtle and the Broken Truth while teaching different yoga poses that relate to the characters in the story. This will be a fun, creative connection time for children and their adult(s)! This timeless story and practice is best for 4- to 8-year-old children, but is open to all. To receive the Zoom link, please register online for the class or email carola@wccls.org. |
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*Every week through the end of August we will randomly draw a name from the list of people who sign up for adult summer reading. Even if you unsubscribe from the WCCLS Reads newsletter, you will remain eligible. Library staff, library board members, and their immediate families are not eligible for prize drawings. |
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This newsletter was handcrafted by Maggie and the staff at your local library. |
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