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BOOKCLUBS, PROGRAMS, MAKERSPACE, STUDY ROOMS, AND MORE.
 
 
Upcoming Holiday Closure
 
Library and drive-up closed for Memorial Day. Monday, May 25.
Celebrate World Turtle Day
 
Sir Charles the eastern box turtle on a patch of grass.
SATURDAY, MAY 23 • 10:30–11:30 A.M.
Join us to learn all about reptiles and turtles. You will also get to meet Sir Charles, an eastern box turtle, and River, a Russian tortoise!
 
Memorial Day
 
by Alex Kershaw
Against All Odds
The untold story of four of the most decorated soldiers of World War II, all Medal of Honor recipients, from the beaches of French Morocco to Hitler’s own mountaintop fortress, by the national bestselling author of The First Wave.
 
by Jennifer Chiaverini
Switchboard Soldiers
From New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Chiaverini, a novel about one of the great untold stories of World War I, the women of the U.S. Army Signal Corps, who broke down gender barriers in the military and battled a pandemic as they helped lead the Allies to victory. 
 
by Marcus Luttrell
with Patrick Robinson
Lone Survivor
On a night in late June 2005, four U.S. Navy SEALs left their base in northern Afghanistan for the Pakistani border. Their mission was to capture or kill a notorious al Qaeda leader. Less than 24 hours later, only one of those Navy SEALs remained alive. This is the story of the fire team leader, and sole survivor of Operation Redwing, and the battle in the mountains that led, ultimately, to the largest loss of life in Navy SEAL history.
 
by Brian Matthew Jordan
A Thousand May Fall
From a Pulitzer Prize finalist, a pathbreaking history of the Civil War centered on a regiment of immigrants and their brutal experience of the conflict.
 
by Robert J. Mrazek
The Indomitable Florence Finch
The riveting story of an unsung World War II hero who saved countless American lives in the Philippines.
 
by Matthew F. Delmont
Half American
The history of World War II from the African American perspective, by an award-winning historian and civil rights expert. Winner of the 2023 Anisfield-Wolf Book Award in Nonfiction, a New York Times Notable Book of 2022, and a 2022 Book of the Year from TIME, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, and more.
 
 
Looking for more? Browse additional books honoring the lives, service, and sacrifices of American soldiers this Memorial Day.
 
Lessons in History
 
Graphic of film, film reels, and music notes.
TUESDAY, MAY 26 • 1:30–3 P.M.
Enjoy some of John LeGear's finest story-telling in this musical showcase!
 
Explore, Learn, and Connect.
 
Adults performing yoga.
SUNDAY, MAY 24 • 1:30–2:30 P.M.
TUESDAY, MAY 26 • 6:30–7:30 P.M.
by Oyinkan Braithwaite
Cursed Daughters
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 • 4–5:30 P.M.
THURSDAY, MAY 28 • 10–11:30 A.M.
by Gu Byeong-mo
Apartment Women
THURSDAY, MAY 28 • 7–8 P.M.
A Crane Among Wolves
FRIDAY, MAY 29 • 10–11:30 A.M.
 
Mental Health Awareness Month
 
Mental Health Awareness Month
Finding the right path for your well-being looks different for everyone. Sometimes growth starts with small steps like trying a new hobby, learning a skill, or setting a goal that feels meaningful to you.
 
Hobbies and creative outlets can help reduce stress, build confidence, and bring moments of joy. Growth doesn't have to happen all at once. Give yourself permission to explore and remember: you can do hard things. Small steps can help lead to more good days ahead.
 
The Library is Here to Help.
 
Mother and son using the knitting machine
Get inspired and bring your ideas to life in our Makerspace! Open to creators of all experience levels, the Makerspace offers a welcoming environment to explore, experiment, and create.
Explore the Makerspace
Get making with creativebug for libraries.
Discover thousands of online classes and resources for hobbies and crafts, including sewing, papercrafts, jewelry making, crochet and knitting patterns, vinyl-cutting designs, and more.
Access CreativeBug
Logging into LinkedIn Learning for Libraries.
Interested in building a new skill? Explore online tutorials covering creative topics, technology, software, business skills, and more through expert-led video courses.
Access LinkedIn Learning
Community Resource
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States. Call 988 or Text 988 to be connected with a trained counselor.
Access 988 Lifeline
Just For Teens
 
Girl eating a brownie while taking notes.
EXAM CRAM: SNACK CART
(GEARED FOR GRADES 9-12)
THURSDAY, MAY 28 • 5:30–7 P.M.
 
All Ages Fun!
 
Child using magnatiles
TUESDAY, MAY 26 • 3–7 P.M.
Calling all budding architects and creative builders! Join us as we test our skills with different building challenges.

READ WITH US
FAMILY STORYTIME (ALL AGES)
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 • 9:30–10 A.M.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 • 10:30–11 A.M.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 • 6:30–7 P.M.
BABY STORYTIME
(BIRTH TO 24 MONTHS
W/CAREGIVER)

EXPLORE WITH FRIENDS
SATURDAY, MAY 23 • 9 A.M.–2 P.M.
REFRIGERATOR
ART CLUB (ALL AGES)
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