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Southeast Book Club

Thursday, July 26, 2018, 7:00 pm

Join us this summer to discuss great books. We meet in the Lower Level Meeting Room of the Southeast Library and books are available upstairs at the Information Desk. All readers are welcome. Thursday, June 28, 7 p.m.: The Incarnations by Susan Barker

Kids' Club: Goo-Gobs of Games!

Tuesday, July 31, 2018, 4:00 pm

Goo-Gobs of Games is a combined program for children and teens. You'll never be bored as we play a variety of boardless games in our lower level meeting room from 4 to 5:15 p.m.!

Ask a Harry Potter Scholar

Tuesday, July 31, 2018, 7:00 pm

Did you know that there are people who study the Harry Potter series as an academic venture, giving papers at conferences and publishing journal articles and whole books on the saga of The Boy Who Lived? More importantly, would you like to meet one? Join Tolonda Henderson, who has been featured as a pre-performance lecturer for the National Symphony Orchestra at Wolf Trap, for an evening exploring their career as a Harry Potter scholar.

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Job Seekers Clinic

Monday, August 6, 2018, 2:00 pm

Looking for a job? Staff are available to assist with a variety of job search activities including: Building and typing your résumé Conducting online job searches Completing online job applications

Catan You Play?

Monday, August 6, 2018, 4:00 pm

Learn how to play Settlers of Catan, the game responsible for the recent board game renaissance, from the experts at Labyrinth Games & Puzzles.

Kids' Club

Tuesday, August 7, 2018, 4:00 pm

The first Tuesday will have a craft; the fourth Tuesday will be a combined Kids' and Teens' Game Day. Join us for a different activity each week—games, crafts, science experiments and more. Kids' Club provides a fun and educational break from the school day. These activities are designed to encourage children to use their creativity and learn more about the world, as well as positively interact with other children their age.

Friends of Southeast Library's Book Sale

Saturday, August 11, 2018, 10:00 am

So many books, so little time. Come to the Friends of Southeast Library's book sale on the lower level of the library the second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. History, biography, mystery, fantasy, literature, photography, cookbooks—it's all here. Plus, most books are only $1. Proceeds from the sale supplement programs for children.

Cozy Coloring Club

Monday, August 13, 2018, 7:00 pm

Join us in front of our vintage fireplace for a therapeutic evening of coloring. Cozy Coloring Club will provide coloring pencils, a jumbo coloring page for extroverted group coloring as well as several single coloring pages for a more individualized experience. Club members are also encouraged to bring their own coloring books to share. Light refreshments provided. Recommended for ages 16 and up.

Reptiles Alive

Tuesday, August 14, 2018, 4:00 pm

Enjoy an exciting live animal show. Professional wildlife presenters will entertain audiences with funny and fascinating facts while showcasing a colorful variety of exotic animals. A family program for children ages 5 and up.

Job Seekers Clinic

Monday, August 20, 2018, 2:00 pm

Looking for a job? Staff are available to assist with a variety of job search activities, including: Building and typing your résumé Conducting online job searches Completing online job applications

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Novels Centered Around Clubs and Groups

The literary premise of a themed or activity-based club is a surprisingly diverse sub-genre. Modern classics such as The Joy Luck Club and Fight Club not only became critically and commercially popular books but also gained popularity for their film adaptations. The plot device of “the club” can bring a diverse group of individuals together. It not only impacts their daily lives but also allows the reader to learn about each character and their backstory.

Gothic Fiction for the Whole Family (Part 1: Children)

A celebration of old-world-style scares

It's never too early to introduce your child to Gothic and Modern Gothic literature (or to develop a taste for it yourself). This glorious genre explores negativity in a manageable package. With supernatural elements and an exploration of feelings like unhappiness and loneliness, both Gothic and Modern Gothic literature provide a unique opportunity for readers to explore and discuss some of the more challenging and gruesome aspects of life, and to find ways to cope with scary and negative feelings in their day-to-day lives.

Post Secret: Confessions on Life, Death, and God

These Are My Confessions

Just when I thought I said all I could say...

Forgive me reader, for I have sinned. For penance, I offer you book after book of guilty consciences, all of which are suitable for adult audiences. I Didn't Come Here to Make Friends: Confessions of a Reality Show Villain By: Courtney Robertson

Stranger Things That Go Bump in the Night!

Darkness falls across the land The midnight hour is close at hand Creatures crawl in search of blood To terrorize y’awl’s neighborhood

Historical or Nostalgic Fiction?

Recent Fiction set in 1980s and 1990s

Historical fiction is often defined as a novel that takes place in the past. But in 2017, can a novel set in 1996 or even 2000 be considered historical? Rather: if the writer and/or reader vividly remembers a time only 15-20 years in the past, reliving that past veers into nostalgia rather than history. Then again, what if the novel is for a YA crowd who never experienced the 80s or 90s? When does it become historical? These novels all take place between 1980 and 2001 and were written by authors looking back.

Cover to Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin

Challenge Accepted: Read Harder 2017

Challenge #17: Read a classic by an author of color

2017 is here and a new year means new year resolutions and challenges. One reading challenge that I love to do is Book Riot’s Read Harder challenge. Instead of having people focus on a specific number of books, Read Harder challenges people to read different genres or authors that they may overlook. This year, there are 24 prompts for readers. Today we will address the 17th challenge, to read a classic by an author of color.

Tough Topics Read Feed: Peace and Conflict

When reflecting on the 2017 Summer Reading theme “Build a Better World" in the context of current events, the tough topics of “Peace” and "Conflict" come to mind. Why does it seem so difficult to grasp, embody and maintain? Ideally the books from this display will prompt family discussions about peace and the ways in which you can help to nurture and share it.

A Catalog of Disturbing Dolls

In case you needed more nightmares.

Glass eyes, rag dresses, and yarn curls. There's nothing like a haunted doll to make even the bravest readers shiver. Forget that old Stephen King X-Files episode and read on for some thrilling tales that will leave you frightened, but not in pieces. Older Children Grades 3-6 Doll Bones by Holly Black

Fathers and Heroes

Great Dads in Children's Literature and Picture Books

One of the most important relationships in a child's life is with their father (or father-figure). In children's books, mothers are often the go-to parental figure, whether it is in the forefront or background of the story. Examples of notable fathers in children's literature can often be overlooked. Despite the generalization, good fathers do exist in books for children of all ages. In this list, new and old stories alike portray those relationships in both humans and animals. While fathers can play many roles in a child's life, they are always important.

Let's Do Lunch

Sometimes you need a bit of inspiration for packing lunches for work or school. The following cookbooks will provide just that spark to liven up your lunch break. The recipes are for meals that not only pack well, but are healthy, tasty, and several steps more interesting than the standard turkey and cheese sandwich.

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