“Animal Battles: the VS. books” will be the theme for the fall afterschool program for children in grades K-2. Children will learn about and craft projects based on the Animal Battles series. The program will be held on Tuesdays, beginning August 20 and continue through October 22. Children in grades 3-6 will explore different “Native American” cultures. Traveling from the Inuit People in the far north to the ancient civilizations in Central America children will explore the lifestyles, food, games and stories of these nations. This program begins on Thursday, August 22 and continues through October 24. Call the library at (307) 334-3490 to register your children.
The fall book discussion series “The Reading List” features books that have been on someone’s list to read. The first book in the series is George Orwell’s “1984.” This dystopian novel was written in 1949 and is slated to be discussed on Tuesday, September 3 at 6 p.m. Tina Kitras returns to facilitate discussion. Other books are “The Lost City of Z” by David Grannm, “The Accidental Tourist” by Anne Tyler and “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes: and Other Lessons from the Crematory” by Caitlin Doughty.
Lisa Wingate’s latest novel is “Shelterwood.” In Oklahoma in 1909 11-year-old Olive Radley flees taking Choctaw native, 6-year-old Nessa with her. Together they begin a perilous journey to the remote Winding Stairs mountains – the notorious territory of outlaws, treasure hunters and desperate men. Along the way the two form an unlikely band with others like themselves, struggling to stay one step ahead of those who seek to exploit them – or worse. In Oklahoma in 1990 law enforcement ranger Valerie Boren-Odell arrives at the newly minted Horsethief Trail National Park and is immediately faced with controversary over the park’s opening, a teenage hiker gone missing, and the long hidden burial site of 3 children unearthed in a cave. Her quest for answers soon collides with secrets and the tragic and deadly history of the land itself. This book is also available on CD and digitally in Libby.
Other new books include “Waterborne” by J. Luke Bennecke, “The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King” by Carissa Broadbent, “The Finders Keepers Library” by Annie Rains, “Catfish Charlie” by William W. Johnstone, “The Book of Lost Names” by Kristin Harmel, “Resurrection” by Danielle Steel, “Smolder” by Stuart Woods, “15 Summers Later” by RaeAnne Thayne and “The Glassmaker” by Tracy Chevalier. “The Darkness Outside Us” by Eliot Schrefer is among new young adult titles.
Now available on the non-fiction shelf are “Son of a Poacher III: No Time to Rest” by Scott C. Werbelow, “Raising a Socially Successful Child: Teaching Kids the Nonverbal Language They Need to Communicate, Connect, and Thrive” by Stephen Nowicki and “The Forever Dog Life: Over 120 Recipes, Longevity Tips, and New Science for Better Bowls and Healthier Homes” by Karen Shaw Becker.
The Lenna Lewis Slagle Children’s Library has these new books “The Labors of Hercules Beal” by Gary D. Schmidt, “Amari and the Night Brothers” by B. B. Alston, “Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol” by Andres Miedoso, “Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast: Mission Defrostable” by Josh Funk, “There’s a Giraffe in My Soup” by Ross Burach, “Wordy Birdy” by Tammi Sauer, “Dear Girl” by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and “Buffalo Fluffalo” by Bess Kalb.
“State Fair!” is the theme for Storyhour on August 13, 2024. Storyhour is held from 10 to 11 a.m. every Tuesday throughout the year for preschool-aged children. Call 307-334-3274 anytime to hear a recorded story! Dial-A-Story is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Visit https://niobraracountylibrary.org to browse the library’s catalog and full-text databases. You can also browse local history and genealogy.
Library hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Wednesday 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.