IN THIS ISSUE

▪ Library News
▪ Adult Programs
▪ Youth Corner
▪ "New This Week"
▪ Library News
▪ Adult Programs
▪ Youth Corner
▪ "New This Week"
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Library News
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Adult Programs

The Library hosts free Adult Programs throughout the year for the education and entertainment of our Adult Patrons. If you would like to volunteer to give a presentation or have an idea for one of our Adult Programs, please contact the Library. Check the Online Calendar for scheduled programs that begin with "Adult..."

UPCOMING ADULT PROGRAMS AT THE LIBRARY...

▪ BINGO @ the Library – Nov 13 @ 2pm. Adults (18+) are welcome to attend. Small prizes are awarded.
▪ COMMUNITY SCAN DAY – Nov. 17, 2-4:30pm. Appointments are encouraged for this free, monthly event. Bring in your historical photos to share with the Library and Community.
▪ LIBRARY CLOSED NOVEMBER 23 & 24 FOR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
▪ "We Wish You a Crafty Christmas" TAKE-N-MAKE HOLIDAY CRAFT – Nov. 28 @ 2pm. Join Librarians Lorrie and Cara for instruction on some beautiful holiday crafts/gifts. Please register at the Library by phoning 762-4676 or email info@monticellolibrary.org.
▪ BINGO @ the Library – Nov 13 @ 2pm. Adults (18+) are welcome to attend. Small prizes are awarded.
▪ COMMUNITY SCAN DAY – Nov. 17, 2-4:30pm. Appointments are encouraged for this free, monthly event. Bring in your historical photos to share with the Library and Community.
▪ LIBRARY CLOSED NOVEMBER 23 & 24 FOR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
▪ "We Wish You a Crafty Christmas" TAKE-N-MAKE HOLIDAY CRAFT – Nov. 28 @ 2pm. Join Librarians Lorrie and Cara for instruction on some beautiful holiday crafts/gifts. Please register at the Library by phoning 762-4676 or email info@monticellolibrary.org.

In December...

▪ PEARL HARBOR: A DAY THAT WILL LIVE IN INFAMY - Dec. 9 @10am. Historian, Jim Gibbons, will present the story of Pearl Harbor. Gibbons will show you the beginnings of the storms of war that led to the predawn attack. He will explain how our government in Washington and the people of the United States were wooed to vulnerability and then struck hard by the Empire of Japan. Open to the public and no registration required.
▪ MUSIC WITH MIKE HARRIS – Dec. 10 @2pm. Enjoy background music by Mike Harris during your visit to the Library.
▪ BINGO @ the Library – Dec. 11 @ 2pm. Adults (18+) are welcome to attend. Small prizes are awarded.
▪ PLUS MORE
▪ PEARL HARBOR: A DAY THAT WILL LIVE IN INFAMY - Dec. 9 @10am. Historian, Jim Gibbons, will present the story of Pearl Harbor. Gibbons will show you the beginnings of the storms of war that led to the predawn attack. He will explain how our government in Washington and the people of the United States were wooed to vulnerability and then struck hard by the Empire of Japan. Open to the public and no registration required.
▪ MUSIC WITH MIKE HARRIS – Dec. 10 @2pm. Enjoy background music by Mike Harris during your visit to the Library.
▪ BINGO @ the Library – Dec. 11 @ 2pm. Adults (18+) are welcome to attend. Small prizes are awarded.
▪ PLUS MORE
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More details to come...

"Countdown to Christmas" Guessing Game
Starting Monday, December 11th, adults - try your hand at guessing the correct answer for our daily Library question and a chance to win a PRIZE-A-DAY
through December 22nd.

Beginning December 1st, sign-up to receive daily Guessing Game emails or check our Facebook page to get the daily question.
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Youth Corner

News

The past several weeks have been filled with end-of-October Halloween Craziness and lots of Explorers Science Club fun!

Now, we're heading into the Holidays with Kids Fall Canvas Painting, the Holiday Reading Program, and some drop-in Kids Crafts before Thanksgiving.
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Events and Programs

VIEW ONLINE CALENDAR
Year-round Children's Programs Include:
* Baby Laptime - Wednesdays at 9:15am (Birth - 18mos, Siblings welcome)
* Storytime - Thursdays at 10:15am (18mos - 5yrs, Siblings welcome)
No registration necessary.

Register for other events at the Library Main Desk or info@monticellolibrary.org. Include your child's name and age.
▪ HOLIDAY READING PROGRAM began November 1. Sign up at the Library through November 12th for this reading and rewards program (3 years to 5th Grade.) Reading logs are due between November 24th and December 1st by 6pm. Library Bucks are rewarded for minutes/books read and are the ONLY CURRENCY used at our Library Holiday Shop on Dec. 2.
▪ FALL CANVAS PAINTING, Saturday, Nov. 18th @ 10:30am. Kids of all ages can create a canvas painting filled with all the fall colors. Register at 762-4676 or info@monticellolibrary.org
▪ KIDS CRAFTS, Tuesday, Nov. 21st (Early Dismiss Day) from 2:30pm-4:30pm. Start the Thanksgiving Holiday off with some fun at the Library! Stop into the Library for seasonal crafts for All Ages of kids on their early dismiss day. Register at 762-4676 or info@monticellolibrary.org
▪ NO BABY LAPTIME OR CHILDREN'S STORTYIME NOV. 19TH TO 25TH
▪ LIBRARY HOLIDAY SHOP, Dec. 2 from 9:00am to 2:00pm (off the square at the Old Library Building basement, 201 North State Street.) Holiday Reading Program participants can shop for prizes or gifts for their family during this One-Day-Only Holiday Shop on December 2 from 9:00am to 2:00pm (closed during the Christmas Parade.) Bring your Library Bucks (earned during the Holiday Reading Program ONLY) and shop till you drop!
▪ HOLIDAY READING PROGRAM began November 1. Sign up at the Library through November 12th for this reading and rewards program (3 years to 5th Grade.) Reading logs are due between November 24th and December 1st by 6pm. Library Bucks are rewarded for minutes/books read and are the ONLY CURRENCY used at our Library Holiday Shop on Dec. 2.
▪ FALL CANVAS PAINTING, Saturday, Nov. 18th @ 10:30am. Kids of all ages can create a canvas painting filled with all the fall colors. Register at 762-4676 or info@monticellolibrary.org
▪ KIDS CRAFTS, Tuesday, Nov. 21st (Early Dismiss Day) from 2:30pm-4:30pm. Start the Thanksgiving Holiday off with some fun at the Library! Stop into the Library for seasonal crafts for All Ages of kids on their early dismiss day. Register at 762-4676 or info@monticellolibrary.org
▪ NO BABY LAPTIME OR CHILDREN'S STORTYIME NOV. 19TH TO 25TH
▪ LIBRARY HOLIDAY SHOP, Dec. 2 from 9:00am to 2:00pm (off the square at the Old Library Building basement, 201 North State Street.) Holiday Reading Program participants can shop for prizes or gifts for their family during this One-Day-Only Holiday Shop on December 2 from 9:00am to 2:00pm (closed during the Christmas Parade.) Bring your Library Bucks (earned during the Holiday Reading Program ONLY) and shop till you drop!
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"New This Week" Select Adult Fiction and Non-Fiction

Find more New Titles at:
* New Adult Fiction
* New Adult Non-Fiction
* New Youth Titles
* New Movies

(Updated Monthly)
 

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