The Box You’ll Like the Best

Most of you have had that feeling, after unpacking a box. You turn the empty box over in your hands, maybe close the flaps and have that moment when you just – pause. Then you think, “Should I really get rid of this box? I could probably use this box later. It’s a nice box.”

We have a better box (maybe even the best box). It’s a box that feels great in your hands, one you can enjoy having with zero guilt. A very cool box and it’s full of very cool stuff.

Each month, no matter your age, you can sign up to get a Bookworm Box from us. We have boxes designed for Littles (PreK-2nd), Kids (grades 3-6), teens (grades 7-12), and adults. We’ll handpick some books, gather a couple of activities or a playlist or something fun to do, throw in some goodies and pack it all up in a sweet cardboard box decorated with Cornelius’ handsome face. Come in, check out your box, take it home and live it up.

Dig into the books and have a ball with the goodies! When your due date is up, put the books in the box and return it to us for next month’s refill. Each month is a different theme, different books, and a new adventure in reading. And it all comes in a very cool box.

Our June round of Bookworm Boxes have been claimed. Registration for July’s adult box is open now and youth Bookworm Box registration opens later in June. Sign up to try a different kind of reading experience. We think you’ll find out that it’s your new, favorite box.

Head ’em up, move ’em out to Rodeo Night

Summer’s comin’ ’round the bend, and we’re kickin’ it off proper with Rodeo Night at Ravenna City Park next Friday, June 7th. Gather up your folks and mosey on down to our free, family-friendly shindig, fit for buckaroos of all ages. It’s our 3rd annual hoedown, and we reckon it’s gonna be the best one yet!

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Something, Someday by Amanda Gorman: A Reed Reads! Book Rec

Something, Someday by Amanda Gorman

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Annie from Youth Services is recommending the thoughtful and inspirational picture book Something, Someday by Amanda Gorman. Keep reading to hear more about this wonderful children’s book perfect for summer!

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Saddled Up and Ready to Ride

Our Readin’ Rodeo summer challenge is saddled up and ready to ride! Some of you know exactly what we’re talking about and you’re ready to go (yee-haw!). If you don’t know what we’re talking about, keep reading so you don’t miss the fun.

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Mystery Books (Bookworm Challenge Recs)

Come on gang, let’s split up and look for clues!

It may be no mystery to you what the mystery genre is all about. Mysteries are a beloved genre from childhood on, as they challenge the reader to combine clues and use inductive reasoning to solve questions. This month, we’re highlighting mystery books for our year-long Bookworm Challenge!

If you haven’t heard of our Bookworm Challenge, learn all about it here and sign up on Beanstack. It’s easy and free to participate; just log the time you spend reading and complete 3 out of 5 reading prompts for each genre badge. You can count one book for multiple reading prompts, and the prompts are open-ended enough that even if you really dislike mystery, you can still earn the badge.

This blog post features just a few of the many mystery books that you may choose to read for the Bookworm Challenge.

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Whooah, we’re half way there

Can you believe it? Since March, big changes have taken place and we’re now halfway done with our construction project. If you’ve seen our recent photos, it looks less like a demolition area and the new design is coming to life. Now you can see the shape of the plaza and new features at the rear of the library coming to life. Keep reading to see photos and find out what’s next.

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A Pocket Full of Rye by Agatha Christie: A Reed Reads! Book Rec

A Pocket Full of Rye by Agatha Christie

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If you’re reading this, you’re probably aware of the mystery-writing legend Agatha Christie, but how many books in her backlog have you read? Kevin from Adult Services is recommending her mystery novel A Pocket Full of Rye. Keep reading to hear more about this classic!

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Let Us Shower You

Are you a parent of a newborn? Expecting? Let us shower you with fun and freebies! This Saturday is our second annual Community Baby Shower and we hope you’ll drop in. It’s kind of like a traditional baby shower – food, games, fun – but this is for everyone and we bring in a group of really helpful guests that you’ll be glad to meet.

We all need a little help

We’ve brought together as many community partners as we can fit in the room and they’re all here for you and your new bundle of joy. Each partner has free resources, information and guidance to help you and your little one. From healthcare, to car seat safety, to literacy, these partners are focused on helping you parent successfully in all areas.

You can drop in anytime from 11 am through 12:30 pm. Have some refreshments, talk to experts, get freebies, gather some resources and contacts. Play a game if you’re up for it! Siblings are welcome, so don’t worry about a babysitter.

Who doesn’t like prizes?

On top of the freebies, we have some great door prizes and three grand prize bundles that you can win. Anyone who attends is eligible for the grand prizes and If you play a game, you get an extra entry. We’ll draw the winners at the end and contact you, so you don’t have to hang around waiting for an announcement. These are the sweet prize bundles you could win. Which one could you use the most?

Our Community Baby Shower is a great opportunity to make connections with local partners who can help you navigate parenting. Drop in, have some fun, get some freebies, and find a solid connection to help that you probably didn’t know existed.  You’ll be glad you did.

Historical Fiction Books (Bookworm Challenge Recs)

The year was 1924…

Is there a particular historical period that fascinates you? Historical fiction is a genre of literature set in a past time period with fictionalized elements, such as characters and plot. This month, we’re spotlighting historical fiction books as a part of our year-long Bookworm Challenge!

If you haven’t heard of our Bookworm Challenge, learn all about it here and sign up on Beanstack. It’s easy and free to participate; just log the time you spend reading and complete 3 out of 5 reading prompts for each genre badge. You can count one book for multiple reading prompts, and the prompts are open-ended enough that even if you really dislike historical fiction, you can still earn the badge.

This blog post features just a few of the many historical fiction books that you may choose to read for the Bookworm Challenge.

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Hoping for 1,924 birthday gifts!

When you have a birthday, you generally get the gifts, right? This year is the 100th birthday of the library’s 1924 building but we’re not asking you to give us gifts. Instead, would you give a birthday gift to the Center of Hope? Keep reading and we’ll explain.

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