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JULY 2024 Volume 5 Issue 7
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Did You Know?
July is a wonderful time to celebrate our nation’s founding by reading history and historical fiction! Here are a few of our library staff’s favorite books that provide interesting perspectives on the American Revolution for all ages:
Come check out these titles and many more from the American Fork Library this July! |
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We will be closed on July 4 for Independence Day and July 24 for Pioneer Day.
We will open at 12:00 on July 20 after the Steel Days Grand Parade. Be sure to watch for the Library's entry in the parade--We're going on a jungle safari adventure! |
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Teen STEM Fest
| July 17 at 3:30 pm |
Teens are invited to join us for a fun afternoon of STEM activities including science, computer coding, and more! Must be 12-18 years old to participate. Registration opens July 1 at aflibrary.eventbrite.com |
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Utah Lake Adventures
| July 22 at 1:00 pm |
Wind down your summer adventures at the library with the Utah Lake Authority who will teach us about Utah Lake wildlife and share a hands-on activity. |
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Mental Health Class Series
| July 25 at 7:00 pm |
We are pleased to have Zest For Life Counseling with us to teach a monthly series of classes on mental health. July's topic is Mindfulness.
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Summer Reading Ends July 31
| You have until July 31 to complete your Summer Reading activities! If you haven't started yet, you can still pick up Reading Tracking Sheets and Adventure Guides. Prizes will be available until August 10 or while supplies last.
We will hold our annual Summer Reading Celebration: The Adventure Continues on August 2 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Anyone who finished their Reading Tracking Sheet and picked up a ticket to the Celebration is welcome and may bring a guest. You will have exclusive after-hours access to the library, participate in imaginative activities, and receive a special reward. If you are unable to attend the Celebration, you can exchange your ticket for the reward August 3-10.
For more information, visit our Summer Reading webpage. |
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| Español
¡Vea la página en español en nuestro sitio web para obtener información sobre programas, eventos y recursos en español! Obtén más información aquí.
Curso gratis de computación en español inicia el martes 9 de julio a las 6:00 p.m. Regístrate https://www.clubability.org/tec. |
| A FEW NEW READS IN OUR LIBRARY |
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| Melissa De la Cruz | This bewitching prequel to the forthcoming Disney Channel Original Movie is a madcap adventure set in Wonderland. |
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| Ngozi Ukazu |
When Granny Goodness decides her champion, Barda, is becoming too soft, she assigns her the task of breaking the seemingly unbreakable Scott Free, but as Barda questions Granny's motives she finds herself drawn to Scott in a way she never expected. |
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| David Charter |
From the moment she first enchanted the world as a youthful princess, Queen Elizabeth II found a unique place in American hearts-and she also played an unprecedented role in forging transatlantic ties. Over her seventy-year reign, she developed extraordinary and varied personal bonds with thirteen U.S. presidents that other diplomats and leaders could only dream of. A fascinating, in-depth look at international relations and interpersonal intrigue. |
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Coral Edwards
Is our new Public Services Librarian! Has worked at our library for 11 years as a clerk and has helped organize adult programs Loves to eat sushi and drink Dr. Pepper (but not together) Is an eclectic reader who loves all genres, from fantasy to nonfiction Recommends The Beggar King and the Secret of Happiness by Joel Ben Izzy. It offers relatable life lessons through various stories, and explores themes of resilience, wisdom, and joy. "As public services librarian I plan to build on our library’s reputation of excellent customer service by providing personalized assistance to each patron. I also hope to promote a love of reading and learning through community programs and our diverse adult collections." |
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