Harlem Library

The Book Challenge for May is to read a book about mental health because May is Mental Health Awareness Month.

The Friends Executive Board will meet May 14, 4:30 P.M. in the library meeting room.

“Adventure Begins at Your Library!” is the summer reading theme for this year. The program will kick off with the Summer Reading Costume Party May 20 between 4:00 and 6:30 P.M. Join us at the library in your favorite costume for an evening of snacks, games, and community. All ages are welcome. Decorate our sidewalk with chalk, enjoy Paradise Shave Ice, have your photo taken. Parents are encourage to register their children for the summer reading program. Call the library if you have any questions.

The library will close at noon Tuesday, May 21, so staff and trustees may attend training.

The library board of trustees will hold their monthly meeting May 29, 4:30 P.M. in the library meeting room.

Don’t forget “Friends & Fun!” which meets each Wednesday at 1:00 -3:00 at the library for all adults. Come for a time of conversation, games and snacks!

Sara Donati is the author of “The Sweet Blue Distance.” In this historical fiction novel that takes place in 1857, Carrie Ballentyne accepts a nursing position with a doctor in the New Mexico Territory. The journey west is filled with challenges and adventure. In Santa Fe Carrie realizes her employer and his wife are keeping secrets from her and she must uncover the truth to protect their young daughter.

Bestselling author Lisa Scottoline has written “The Truth About the Devlins.” The Devlin family are all successful lawyers in their prominent law firm. All except TJ who has been in prison and in rehab for alcoholism. Now he works at the firm in a position titled “investigator.” TJ’s world turns upside down after his brother confesses he has murdered one of their clients. Trying to prove his worth to the family, TJ takes on the investigation in order to save his brother.

“Kill for Me, Kill for You” is by Steve Cavanagh. Amanda and Wendy meet by chance on New York’s Upper West Side. Over drinks, they realize they have much in common, especially their desire for revenge against the men who destroyed their families. They come up with the perfect plan: if you kill for me, I’ll kill for you.

Return to Sunrise Cove as author Jill Shalvis brings to readers the heart-warming story “The Bright Spot.” Luna Wright runs the struggling Apple Ridge Farm which includes a farm-to-table cafe and a menagerie of rescued animals. When the owner, Silas, passes away, Luna discovers the farm is now under the control of both his investment manager and her. But Silas has hidden many secrets from Luna.

New DVDs read for check out include “The Color Purple” and “Oppenheimer.”