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Summer Reading is just around the corner, with events throughout the summer! There are free books and reading challenges for children, teens, and adults. Pick out your book starting June 1. Mark your calendars for Tuesdays, 11:00-12:00 p.m., June 27-July 25, for live music, theatre, and dance events from Hands & Hearts Drumming, Red Yarn, Paradise of Samoa, and Lee’s Lion Dance Team. Bilingual Storytime in the Park, a camp-like experience for preschool-5th grade children and families, returns Thursdays in July, 11:30-12:30 p.m., at Stella Olsen Park with free lunches provided by Helping Hands.
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What's the Matter, Marlo?
by Andrew Arnold
A picture book about best friends that highlights empathy, as well as anger and sadness, and reminds us that these aren't feelings to run away from, but instead to help each other through.
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The Castle School (For Troubled Girls)
by Alyssa B. Sheinmel
Paralyzed by grief, Moira feels punished when her parents send her to a therapeutic boarding school in Maine where she meets eleven other troubled girls and gradually begins to understand her parents' true intentions behind sending her there.
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The Reading List
by Sara Nisha Adams
Working at the local library, Aleisha reads every book on a secret list she found, which transports her from the painful realities she's facing at home, and decides to pass the list on to a lonely widower desperate to connect with his bookworm granddaughter.
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PAPERBACK PALS [IN-PERSON / ZOOM] It's so much fun to talk about the books you love with pals who enjoy reading! A free copy of The Jumbies by Tracey Baptiste is available at registration while supplies last. Sponsored by Friends of Sherwood Public Library. Tuesday, May 18, 3:45 p.m. Grades 3-5.Registration required.
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PARENT & CHILD YOGA [IN-PERSON] At this interactive class, parent and child will learn a variety of moves to do together to build bonds with each other. This class is for parents and walking children up to age six. No registration required. Tuesday, May 24, 10:15 a.m. All ages welcome.
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STEAM SATURDAY [IN-PERSON] Drop in for a dose of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) fun on the last Saturday of every month. Build with Snap Circuits, 3-D pens, Magnetic Tiles, and more. This month we have a station where you can create recycled artwork. Saturday, May 27, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Designed for all ages.
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TODDLER STORYTIME [IN-PERSON] Are you ready to sing, dance, play and listen to interactive stories? Then you're ready for Toddler Storytime! We create an experience for you and your child to grow the love of books and reading. This event is designed for youth ages 12-36 months. Two sessions each week. Wednesdays @ 9:30 & 10:15 a.m. No storytime May 24.
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TEEN BOOK CLUB [IN-PERSON] Are you a teen who loves reading? Join us to discuss books and play games. Register and get a free copy of Ashlords by Scott Reintgen to read before our meeting. Books read in Teen Book Club may contain mature content. Sponsored by Friends of Sherwood Public Library. Wednesday, May 10, 4:00 p.m. Grades 9-12.
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HULA HOOP WORKSHOP[IN-PERSON] Hula hooping is both fun and great exercise! At this workshop you’ll make your own hula hoop, customized for your size and height. You’ll also learn hula hoop skills. Register online. Ages 9 and up. Saturday, May 20, 2:00 p.m. Registration required.
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INTRO TO 3D PRINTING & DESIGN [IN-PERSON] Join us for a introductory class in 3D printing and designing 3D objects using our 3D printer, a Dremel 3D45. The class focuses on how 3D printers work, learning about types of 3D printing, and focuses on designing simple 3D objects for printing. Saturday, May 13, 8:30 a.m.
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Access e-books and downloadable audiobooks today with the Libby app, free with your library card. Enjoy titles for all ages, including Always Available e-books and audiobooks, and titles in English, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Hindi, and more -- thanks to Washington County Cooperative Library Services. Get started today at wccls.org/e-books.
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WE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY. LIBRARY HOURS Sunday: 1:00 pm-5:00 pm Monday-Thursday: 10:00 am-8:00 pm Friday & Saturday: 10:00 am-6:00 pm
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