There’s plenty of summer left for a couple more beach reads; check out these new fiction titles!
The Friendship Fling by Georgia Stone. No one would ever call Ava Monroe a people person, which isn’t ideal for a barista in a busy London coffee shop. She’s sarcastic, blunt, and cynical, and her relationships are strictly no strings attached. With her best friend Josie soon leaving for a year, Ava knows she’ll be all alone unless she shakes up her routine. But she can’t risk bringing chance back into her carefully controlled life. Then insufferably cheerful, country-hopping, undeniably gorgeous Finn O’Callaghan rolls into her coffee shop with a horrifying proposal–a strictly friends-only summer fling. Finn needs a local to help him complete his London bucket list, and Ava needs to reassure Josie she won’t be on her own. And it’s only for a few months. To Ava’s surprise, their mismatched friendship of convenience becomes oddly tolerable, and as they work their way through Finn’s list and around the sun-drenched city, from rooftops and floating bars to nights at the museum, their adventures–and Finn’s company–start to feel… nice. Incredibly, terrifyingly, dangerously nice. Still, rules are rules–Ava has good reasons for them–and as the days get shorter, Finn’s departure gets closer. Because that’s the thing about summer: it always ends. Right?
Love is a War Song by Danica Nava. Pop singer Avery Fox has become a national joke after posing scantily clad on the cover of Rolling Stone in a feather warbonnet. What was meant to be a statement of her success as a Native American singer has turned her into a social pariah and dubbed her a fake. With threats coming from every direction and her career at a standstill, she escapes to her estranged grandmother Lottie’s ranch in Oklahoma. Living on the rez is new to Avery—not only does she have to work in the blazing summer heat to earn her keep, but the man who runs Lottie’s horse ranch despises her and wants her gone. It’s clear Avery doesn’t belong here, but they form a tentative truce and make a deal: Avery will help raise funds to save the ranch, and in exchange, Lucas will show her what it really means to be an Indian. It’s purely transactional, absolutely no horsing around…but where’s the fun in that?
Upcoming Events:
Tuesdays:
Craft & Chat: Tuesdays, 5-7 PM. Bring your own craft/project and socialize with other crafters while you work!
Reptiles with Muxlow Exotics: August 19 at 11 AM. From creepy and crawly to slimy and warty, Tim Muxlow brings a variety of reptiles and amphibians that will captivate and entertain!
Wednesdays:
Support Group for Parents of Challenging Kids: the 2nd Wednesday of every month— August 13 at 9 AM. Parenting isn’t easy. If you are feeling overwhelmed, join others to gain valuable support coping strategies and information about community resources.
Read with Stella & Kelli: Wednesday, August 6 and 2, 10:30-11:30 AM. Read aloud to two-year-old Golden Retriever named Stella, and her owner, Kelli! Stella is a therapy dog and has been trained and certified by The Alliance of Therapy Dogs.
August STEM-a-thon: Ages 7-10. Wednesdays at 12-1 PM. Explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) experiments each week. There is no cost, but space is limited, so register ASAP! August 6: Chemical Reactions, August 13: Aviation Fun, August 20: All About Energy, August 27: Chain Reactions.
Martins in Motio:, August 27 at 6 PM. Whether you are interested in establishing a Purple Martin colony or just want to learn more about this graceful, friendly native bird, Penny Briscoe of the Kalamzzoo Audubon Society will provide you with information that will expand your interest in and knowledge of the species.
Thursdays:
First Thursday Book Club: August 7, 12 NOON-1 PM. Join others to chat about what you have been reading or to get suggestions from others.
Colors of Our Natural World: with live animals! August 14 at 12 NOON. Join Sigma Wild Nature Conservation to explore the rich diversity of natural life that surrounds us.
Fridays:
Lego at the Library: Fridays 3:00-4:30 PM. Build & create with our Lego & Duplo collections! All ages are welcome!
Read with Stella & Kelli: Friday, August 1 and 15, 10:30-11:30 AM. Read aloud to two-year-old Golden Retriever named Stella, and her owner, Kelli! Stella is a therapy dog and has been trained and certified by The Alliance of Therapy Dogs.
100 Year Anniversary Celebration: August 1, 5-7 PM during First Friday. Let’s celebrate as a community–we wouldn’t be here without you. Enjoy refreshments, music, & more!
Biggest Book Sale of the Year: August 1-20. Name your price – you choose how much to donate to the library during our biggest used book (and DVD) sale of the year!
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