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Congratulations to Sekoya Messerly! To encourage continued participation at the Harlem Public Library for Summer Reading, after the children brought back their reading logs for the first time, they were entered into a drawing for a $15 gift certificate to The Buzz Zone. Sekoya was the lucky winner
The Harlem Library Board of Trustees meets today, July 24, 4 P.M. in the library meeting room.
Thanks to the Friends of the Library for hosting the "Hawaiian Get-Away" appreciation event. Thanks, also, to everyone who attended this fun evening.
The Summer Reading programs conclude this week. Congratulations to Sekoya Messerly who was the lucky winner of the gift certificate from the Buzz Zone. This drawing was to encourage children to participate in Summer Reading by returning their reading logs after signing up. Children have until August 9 to return their reading logs. Teens and adults have until Aug. 2 to notify the library of books read/listened to. Grand prizes winners will be drawn August 12.
The Book Challenge for July is to read a western novel. When you complete the challenge contact the library so your name can be entered into a drawing to win a gift certificate from a local business. The Book Challenge for August is to read a book with a question for the title.
The library is looking for Harlem High School memorabilia to have on display during the All Class Reunion Labor Day weekend. If you have items such as photos, yearbooks, awards, letter jackets, etc. please contact the library at 353-2712.
Please complete our community survey on our Facebook page or stop by the library to complete the paper form.
Dean Koontz's latest Jane Hawk novel is " The Night Window." Rogue FBI agent Jane Hawk risks everything against a terrifying conspiracy. The battle comes to an explosive climax as she fights for vengeance, for justice, and for humanity's freedom."
"The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek" is by Kim Michele Richardson. Cussy Mary Carter is the traveling librarian from Kentucky's Pack Horse Library who brings books to the poor people of Troublesome Creek. Cussy is the last of the blue-skinned people who finds acceptance difficult. If she wants to bring the joy of books to the people of Troublesome Creek she will have to confront suspicion and prejudice.
Amanda Quick is the author of "Tight Rope." Former trapeze artist Amalie Vaughn moves to Burning Cove and spends her inheritance on a mansion hoping to turn it into a bed-and-breakfast. She learns too late the mansion is said to be cursed. When her first guest is murdered under questionable circumstances, rumors abound that the curse is real.
" is by Joanne Ramos. In New York's Hudson Valley is a luxury retreat with every amenity available. The catch? You must agree to stay for nine months without leaving the grounds with every movement monitored while you produce the perfect baby for someone else.
"The Never Game" is by Jeffery Deaver. A young girl has gone missing in Silicon Valley. Her father hires expert tracker Colter Shaw to find her. The investigation thrusts Colter into the dark heart of America's tech center and the billion-dollar video gaming industry.
Erika Swyler has written "Light From Other Stars." Eleven-year-old Nedda dreams of becoming as astronaut if only she can grow up fast enough. Her father Theo, however, wants to keep her young as he mourns the loss of Nedda's newborn brother serveral years before. Formally employed at NASA Theo creates an invention to keep Nedda young and alters the fabric of time. Decades later as Nedda has realized her dream she and her astronaut crewmates face a crisis. If Nedda can come to terms with her past she may hold the key to saving the mission.
Enjoyment! Entertainment! Enrichment! Find it at the library!
