Indian Valley Public Library

Library News

June 2007

Director's Corner

June means -- summer reading !

"Get a Clue" for readers and pre-readers

"YNK - You Never Know" for teens

"I'm Nuts About Reading" for adults

You can sign up by stopping in the library or registering online. All programs are free.

It's also time to begin reading Jon Clinch's new bestseller, Finn. See below for details about "One Book, One Indian Valley." -- Linda Beck, Director

Book Sales

Thursday, June 7
Thursday, June 21
9:00 am - 9:00 pm

Donations of books are always welcome. Hardcover and paperback books may be dropped off any time the library is open. We are unable to accept textbooks, encyclopedias, or magazines. Thank you!

One Book, One Indian Valley

Join us for our 1st Annual One Book, One Indian Valley! Everyone in the Indian Valley is invited to read Finn by Jon Clinch. Then, come to one of the scheduled events or host your own book club discussion. In September, let's come together as One Indian Valley for a celebration as Jon Clinch reads, discusses and signs Finn!

Events:

Book Discussion, June 25, 10:30 am, Indian Valley Family YMCA group at Harleysville Books
Book Discussion, July 25, 7 pm, Indian Valley Public Library
Book Discussion, August 15, 7 pm Harleysville Books LLC
Meet Jon Clinch, September 14, Indian Valley Public Library

Adult S

ummer Reading Club and New Blog

I'm Nuts About Reading!

Once again, the summer reading club for adults will be underway -- and, still, no meetings, no obligations. Read whatever you want at your own rate, and sign a short review form (near the tree with squirrels on the PA Room glass wall). Once a week, we'll have a drawing for a prize: a tote bag full of books. No need to register first. Choose from fiction, nonfiction, mysteries, whatever suits you.

New this year--add your review to our book review blog. Click below for more information:

http://ivplsummerreading.wordpress.com/

Wednesday Lunch Bunch Story Time

Bring a blanket or lawn chair and come for stories on any of these 7 Wednesdays at 11:00 am. Enjoy stories of adventure while you relax with friends. There is a shady spot for lunch if you would like to bring a sandwich, and a playground to explore.

June 6, 13, 20, and 27

July 11, 18, 25

Get a Clue @Your Library Read-to-Me Club

Preschool Children are invited to join the Read-to-Me Club for a summer filled with stories and activities just for them! Keep track of the books you listen to and earn stickers and treats all summer long. Programs are scheduled throughout June, July and August.

June programs will kick off on Wednesday, June 20 at 7:00 pm when we will all become "Detectives in Disguise." On Friday, June 29 at 10:00 am we will investigate "Tadpole Trouble" and enjoy some water play. These activities are FREE but you MUST REGISTER. Come into the library to register and pick up program information or visit our web site www.ivpl.org.

Get a Clue @Your Library Summer Reading Club

Proficient readers in kindergarden through 6th grade are invited to to join the Summer Reading Club. For every 10 books you read you'll earn prizes with a mysterious twist. Weekly programs are scheduled throughout June, July and August.

Our kickoff is Tuesday, June 19th at 7pm. Officer Minninger will come to the library to discuss crime prevention and the fine art of fingerprinting. On Thursday June 28th at 7pm we will explore the world of code making and breaking. These activities are free but you MUST REGISTER. Come to the library to register and pick up program information or visit our web site at www.ivpl.org.

YNK Teen Summer Reading

You Never Know!

For Grades 6-12

June 1: Registration/Pick up Fliers for Writing Contest and Reading Log

June 19, 7pm: Forensic Feast Party & Hollow Book Creation
June 22, 2-3:30pm: Of Maggots & Murder Science Adventure
June 26, 2-3:30pm: The Criminal Mind, Detective Randy Floyd

Literary Speed Dating

Friday, June 29, 7:30-10:00 pm
Ready to meet new people? Looking for someone who likes books, movies, and more? Come to the library and try literary speed dating! Bring a book that you love or loathe as an ice breaker and meet lots of single folks in our area. Check the library website for registration information. $20 fee. Refreshments are included. For ages 25-45.

Second Fridays

Car-Pool Posse
June 8, 7:30 pm
Lots of fun music and dance from the early 60s. With Greta & Inga Schmidt and Sarabeth & Amanda Steckerl.

Movie Nights

Freedom Writers (2007) PG-13
Tuesday, June 5, 6:30 pm
A young teacher inspires her class of at-risk students. Stars Hilary Swank . Running time: 123 minutes.

The Notebook (2004)
Tuesday, June 12, 6:30 pm
A boy from the wrong side of the tracks falls in love with a rich girl, and no one approves of the relationship. Stars Gena Rowlands, James Garner, Ryan Gosling, Rachel McAdams. Running time: 123 minutes.

Spellbound (2002) G
Tuesday, June 26, 6:30 pm
Follows eight teenagers on their quest to win the 1999 National Spelling Bee. Running time: 97 minutes.

Thursday Evening Book Discussion

Titles for the 2007-2008 Season have been selected and are listed below. The group meets on the first Thursday of the month, October - May, from 7:00 - 8:30 (please note the slightly different time!)

October 4, 2007: Shalimar the Clown, by Salman Rushdie, (2005).

November 1: A Bend in the River, by V.S. Naipaul, (1979).

December 6: The Things They Carried, by Tim O'Brien, (1990).

January 3, 2008: Three Cups of Tea: One man's mission to fight terrorism and build nations...one school at a time, by Greg Mortenson, (2006).

February 7: Children of the Alley, by Naguib Mahfouz, (1959).

March 6: Suite Francaise, by Irene Nemirovsky, (2006).

April 3: Five Quarters of the Orange, by Joanne Harris, (2001).

May 1: Beach Music, by Pat Conroy, (1985).

Visit our website or call 215-723-9109 x1 for more information, or to register.

One World Book Discussion