Harlem Library

"A Universe of Stories" is the Summer Reading theme. The library has something for everyone this summer! Children ages birth to 13 are invited to register for Summer Reading at the library, on our Facebook page, or by email at harlemlib@live.com. They may earn prizes for books read and be eligible to win a grand prize at the end of the summer. Weekly programs are held during the months of June and July. The Read to Me program for ages birth to preschool children along with parents/caregivers is held every Tuesday at 10 A.M. Children in grades K-6 are encouraged take part in the Readers Club which meets every Thursday at 1 P.M. Lego Club is held on Thursdays at 4:30 P.M.

Adult and teens can also take part in Summer Reading. For every book read, listened to, or library program attended a ticket is earned. At the end of the summer the winning ticket will be drawn for a grand prize.

Contact the library if you have completed the May Book Challenge. The Book Challenge for June is to read a book by a deceased author. We have a selection on display for you to choose from.

The on-going used book sale continues in the Reading Room. There you will also find a great selection of magazines and newspapers. We also have a coffee machine and cozy seating. So come in and relax!

Looking ahead: The Harlem High all-school reunion is coming up Aug. 30, 31 and Sept. 1. The library has registration forms available. Also we are looking for Harlem High memorabilia to have on display during the reunion. Contact the library for more information.

New books this week include "A Lethal Legacy" by Heather Graham. Finn Douglas has big plans for the island off the coast of New York he has inherited. His vision includes a resort getaway for overworked city dwellers. When the body of his business partner is found at the base of a rocky escarpment, Finn fears it wasn't an accident.

Brianna Labuskes is author of "Girls of Glass." Detective Alice Garner is charged with investigating the disappearance of the granddaughter of a powerful Florida judge. However, the situation brings back painful memories of the kidnapping and murder of her own child.

A perfect summer read is "The Summer Cottage" by Viola Shipman. Adie Lou Kruger is determined to not let her husband's affair, looming middle age and a career she doesn't love turn her into a cliché. Her plan is to rebuild her life and restore the vacation cottage left to her by her parents. But the conversion to a bed-and-breakfast comes with difficulties including a contentious preservation society, costly surprises and demanding guests.

Two great selections for summer family activities are "Nature Play at Home: Creating Outdoor Spaces That Connect Children with the Natural World" by Nancy Striniste and "Camping Activity Book for Families" by Linda Parker Hamilton.

"Confessions of an Innocent Man" is written by David R. Dow. Rafael Zhettah is owner and head chef of a Houston restaurant. He is also a pilot and a bachelor. Then he meets billionaire bombshell Tieresse and their love changes everything. Only a few months later she is murdered and Rafael is convicted and sentenced to prison. But he views death row as a his chance to deliver justice to those who stole everything from him.

Enjoyment! Entertainment! Enrichment! Find it at the Harlem Public Library!