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Plants to the Rescue!

Cover of "Plants to the Rescue!" by Vikram Baliga

Plants to the Rescue!
By Dr. Vikram Baliga
Illustrated by Brian Lambert
Children’s Nonfiction

 

Plants to the Rescue! by Dr. Vikram Baliga and illustrated by Brian Lambert is a remarkable book that shines a spotlight on the author's profound passion for the plant kingdom. This book is a captivating journey into the world of plants and their incredib...

The Eyes & The Impossible

Cover of "The Eyes & The Impossible" by Dave Eggers

The Eyes & The Impossible
By Dave Eggers
Children’s Fiction
Recommended for ages 8-12


This is an outstanding adventure story and one of my top favorite reads.  It is written for children but adults will also enjoy this title immensely. Animal lovers will especially like this story. It is compelling and heartfelt.  

It is written fro...

The Seven Year Slip

Cover of The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston

The Seven Year Slip
By Ashley Poston
Adult Fiction

The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston was one of my favorite reads of 2022, so I was hoping for good things from her follow-up. I was not disappointed in this story of time slips and second chances.

Clementine always had a special bond with her artistic Aunt Analea. When the two of them weren’t off exploring the ...

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Great Reads! Book Club

2:15pm - 3:30pm
Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Room: Hoyt Library Mezzanine
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Description:
Do you love reading classic books? Do you want to get out of your comfort zone and finally read the classics you've never read? Well, this is your book club! We read older classics, modern classics, and even some non-fiction from time to time. This m...

Tales for Twos

10:30am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Zauel Memorial
Room: Dr. Kurumety Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:
Come read, laugh, and play at our storytime program designed for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. Our storytime provides active young children and their caregivers with stories, fingerplays and songs based on simple concepts, repetition, and lots ...

Silent Book Club

5:30pm - 6:45pm
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Description:
Welcome to Introvert Happy Hour. The Silent Book Club will be meeting at the Red Eye Cafe on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, 5:30-6:45 p.m. Come read with us! ...

Teen Night at Zauel: PLAYING WITH PUPPETS

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Zauel Memorial
Room: Dr. Kurumety Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:
In small groups, choose your puppets, write or choose a script, and put on a show! ...

Tales for Twos

10:30am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Zauel Memorial
Room: Dr. Kurumety Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Description:
Come read, laugh, and play at our storytime program designed for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. Our storytime provides active young children and their caregivers with stories, fingerplays and songs based on simple concepts, repetition, and lots ...

Friday Flicks with the Riverside Film Festival

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Butman-Fish
Room: Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Description:
Do you miss the Valley Film Society? Join us for a series of indepent, foreign, and art house films at the library! In collaboration with Riverside Film Festival, we'll show a movie on selected Fridays and leave plenty of time afterward for discussio...