Harlem Library

The Book Club’s new selection is “The Book of Secrets” by Elizabeth Joy Arnold. You may pick up your copy until October 15 with the first discussion on October 18, 4 P.M. in the library meeting room.

Involve the whole family in programs available at the library. Storytime for little ones ages 0-5, along with parents or caregivers, is held each Tuesday morning at 10 A.M. Focusing on early literacy Storytime features stories, songs, rhymes, and play.

After School Squad meets every Wednesday at 3:30 for elementary school students. The children are involved in STEAM activities including science, technology, engineering, art and math.

The whole family is invited to Lego Club on Thursdays at 4:30. Get your creative and engineering juices flowing! Preschool children must be accompanied by an adult.

The library will be closed Monday, October 11 in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

The Book Challenge for October is to read a book where weather is an important part of the plot or a weather-related nonfiction book.

The library has resources available for local educators to check out. These include a Native American trunk, two OSMO creative kits, a NASA STEAM trunk, and during October a giant map of Montana. Contact the library for more information.

“The House Guests” is the latest novel by Emilie Richards. After her husband’s sudden death, Cassie Costas is dealing with a difficult relationship with her stepdaughter, Savannah and the question of why all their savings have disappeared. Savannah’s rebellious behavior leaves a single mother, Amber, and her teenage son homeless. After Cassie invites these strangers to move in she realizes Amber is hiding something. What is she running from?

Joseph Pfeifer is the author of “Ordinary Heroes: A Memoir of 9/11. This is the story of the first FDNY Chief to respond to the attacks on the World Trade Centers on that fateful September day. He reveals the long and challenging journey from trauma to hope.

“The Turnout” is a novel by Megan Abbott. Sister Dara and Marie Durant grew up dancing, homeschooled and trained by their mother who founded the Durant School of Dance. After their parent’s tragic death the sisters, along with Dara’s husband Charlie, keep the studio thriving. Whena suspicious accident occurs, and stranger arrives, the sister’s balance is threatened.

Bestselling author, William Kent Krueger, has written “Lightning Strike.” A prequel to the Cork O’Connor series, this novel tells of long-smoldering conflicts, fathers and sons, and events in youth that shape our lives.

Catherine Coulter’s newest FBI thriller is “Vortex.” Agents Sherlock and Savich are both dealing with investigations that involve powerful figures from the past.

During the month of October you are invited to “Buy a Bag O’Books.” Used books in the Reading Room are on sale for only one dollar per grocery sack.