Summer Challenge | Summer Reads | Swedish Heritage
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Join us for our Summer Challenge from June 1 through July 31. Compete to earn points and win a variety of prizes and earn entries into our grand prize drawings. Earn points for activities such as reading, listening, watching, visiting, and engaging with the Library. Want to get started reading right away? Sign up in the lobby or online starting June 1.
Get ready for this fast-paced, motivational, giant book review as Jenny shares the day’s most interesting and inspiring books. This program changes regularly with new and up-to-date books that are engaging, informative, and will help your audience solve the dilemma of what to read next!
An extraordinary novel that asks: Can a name change a life?
After a devastating storm, Cora must name her newborn son—her decision defies her controlling husband and sets three alternate life paths in motion. Spanning 35 years, The Names explores the lasting impact of domestic abuse, the complexities of family, and the power of choice and healing.
An elegantly written exploration of the cutting edge science of the strangest and most remarkable creatures on our planet by a leading marine biologist.
Two writers compete for the chance to tell the larger-than-life story of a woman with more than a couple of plot twists up her sleeve in this dazzling and sweeping novel from Emily Henry.
In this epic examination of one of the most infamous murders of the twentieth century, bestselling author of The Five, Hallie Rubenhold, gives voice to those who were never properly heard--the women.
A mother and son, estranged for years, must grapple with the shared secret that drove their lives apart in this enthralling story about family, forgiveness, and how a fleeting act of violence can change a life forever, by one of the country's most talented writers.
Gail Baines is having a bad day. To start, she loses her job, and tomorrow her daughter, Debbie, is getting married. Then, Gail’s ex-husband, Max, arrives unannounced on her doorstep, carrying a cat, without a place to stay, and without even a suit.
But the true crisis lands when Debbie shares with her parents a secret she has just learned about her husband to be. It will not only throw the wedding into question but also stir up Gail and Max’s past.
Kick off your Summer Challenge with these great picks here.
Discover new favorites as you "taste" different genres, authors, and stories in a fun, café-style setting. Whether you’re looking for adventure, mystery, or a great summer read, this event will help you find the perfect book to devour next!
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