New DVDs at the Library

Here are some of the new titles that you can check out from the library: Blue Valentine Red Riding Hood Unknown I am Number Four Gnomeo and Juliet Just Go With It Cedar Rapids The Adjustment Bureau

Summer Reading Events for June 27-July 1

Tuesday, June 28 Around the World Storytime @ 10:30 am--Going on a Trip: There will be stories, songs, and rhymes about taking a trip for preschool age children. For the craft, we will be painting with cars. Teens on Tuesday @ 2:00 pm--A Visit to Asia: We will create some very unique sushi using candy and write our own fortunes as we celebrate Asian culture. This program is for children in grades 5 and up. Family Night @ 6:30 pm--Creations with a Twist: Balloon artist Daniel Poe will visit the library and bring his own unique brand of storytelling Wednesday, June 29 Afternoon Adventures @ 1:30 pm--Make You Own Postcard: This week we will create and decorate some postcards. This program is for children in grades 1-4.

Summer Reading Events for June 20-24

Tuesday, June 21 Around the World Storytime @ 10:30 am--Animal Sounds From Around the World: There will be stories, songs, and rhymes about international animal sounds for preschool age children. For the craft, we will be making clothespin horses. Teens on Tuesday @ 2:00 pm--Henna Tattoos: Kids can tap into their artistic side as we decorate ourselves with homemade henna and make scratch art magnets. This program is for children in grades 5 and up. Family Night @ 6:30 pm--Family Movie Night: Join us as we watch the Disney movie Tangled. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Wednesday, June 22 Afternoon Adventures @ 1:30 pm--Paint Like Elephants: We will read the book "Elephants Can Paint Too" by Katya Arnold and then paint our own pictures. This program is for children in grades 1-4.

New Picnic Tables

We would like to thank our Landscaping Committee for providing the library with two brand new picnic tables for everyone to enjoy. One picnic table is located on the east side of the building and the other is on the west side just off the lower parking lot. The Committee was also instrumental in moving the bike rack closer to the library entrance so it is much more convenient to use. So come on down to the library to check out the new picnic areas. You could even bring your lunch with you the next time you stop by.

Our 10th Anniversary Celebration is Almost Here!

Mark your calendars now, because the Solon Library is having a week long celebration in honor of our building's 10th birthday. The week of August 14-21 will be filled with programs, so clear your schedule for the festivities. More information to come as the time draws closer.

Summer Reading Events for June 13-June 17

Tuesday, June 14 Around the World Storytime @ 10:30 am--Bedtime Around the World: There will be stories, songs, and rhymes about bedtime for preschool age children. For the craft, we will be making shooting stars. Teens on Tuesday @ 2:00 pm--Travels and Twister: Come and play our Twister Trivia Game and make travel bags out of old t-shirts. This program is for children in grades 5 and up. Family Night @ 6:30 pm--Mad Science Mix with the Grout Museum: Prepare to be amazed as the Grout Museum of Waterloo brings a variety of science experiments and maybe even a snake to the library. Wednesday, June 15 Afternoon Adventures @ 1:30 pm--Bean Bag Globes: This week we will be turning balloons into bean bag globes. This program is for children in grades 1-4.

Adult Summer Reading Program

The Summer Reading Program isn't just for kids this year, adults can enter to win prizes as well. The program is very simple. Whenever you stop by the library, fill out a slip of paper with your name on it for every book you have read since the last time you were in. We will draw names at the end of June and July and have exciting prizes each month. Some of the prizes will include a $20 gift card to the Old Creamery Theater, a Kindle and a Nook! Enter your name today for a chance to win!

Summer Reading Events For June 6-June 10

Tuesday, June 7 Around the World Storytime @ 10:30 am--Going on a World Tour: There will be stories, songs, and rhymes about different countries for preschool age children. For the craft, we will be decorating passports and making flags. Teens on Tuesday @ 2:00 pm--Scavenger Hunt: Kids can team up and follow the clues to see who will finish the hunt first. We will celebrate at the end with ice cream. This program is for children in grades 5 and up. Family Night @ 6:30 pm--Wild Animals with Torben Platt: Some very WILD animals are coming to the library. Come and check out Torben's lizards, turtles, alligator, and at least one very big snake. Wednesday, June 8 Afternoon Adventures @ 1:30 pm--Mosaic Masterpieces: Come and make a beautiful mosaic out of tiny squares. This program is for children in grades 1-4.

Garage Sale Maps Available

The Solon Area Garage Sale is right around the corner, so pick up your maps at the library today. Maps will be available Friday and Saturday, June 3-4 at the library and also on the library website. Some sales will take place at the library on Saturday morning, and the map will direct you to all the other sales in the area.

Summer Reading Kick Off Tonight!

Come to the library from 5:00-6:30 pm to get started on the summer reading program. We will have all of the reading logs and activity sheets available to take home during the kick off party. There will also be games and food provided by Hills Bank of Mt. Vernon. We hope to see all of you tonight at the library!