Have you stopped by to check out our different zones in the Children’s Room this summer? We’ve got Picture Book Park, The Forest of Fiction, and Graphic Novel Grotto!
This Library Latest suggests just a few of the fantastic new titles from each of the zones! Try these out, or stop by the Children’s desk for even more librarian recommendations!
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Alice’s Ordinary People is a documentary film about Alice Tregay – a woman who refused to stand still for injustice and brought others together to change what was. Her remarkable story spans the historic period from the marches of Dr. King to the election of Barack Obama, and her unique contribution in the field of politics is the thread which connects the two. A more thorough description is offered at imaginevideo.org under the tab Alice’s Ordinary People.
Watch the film on Kanopy or together on Zoom at 6:30pm and join filmmaker Craig Dudnick at 7:30pm to discuss this remarkable but not-well-known Civil Rights leader. Register here.
This program is part of our “Read Beyond the Beaten Path” summer reading program for adults. For more information or to sign up, click here.
Get ready for your next adventure with one of these travel guides we’ve added to our OverDrive collection!
We have Summer Reading Programs geared toward all ages – children, teens, and adults. Learn more here: https://belmontpubliclibrary.net/summer-winter-reading-programs/
Summer is here! Celebrate with these ocean-themed offerings from the Children’s Room!
And stop by to check out the Ocean of Non-Fiction zone in the library this summer as part of our Read Off the Beaten Path Summer Reading theme!
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Please join us on Tuesday, June 28th for a talk and discussion about the war in Ukraine led by guest speaker Dr. Jeanne L. Wilson.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022 has sent shock waves throughout the international system. It raises the immediate question of the Kremlin’s motivation for launching this operation as well as its end goal. There are numerous competing explanations for this war and no definitive answers. It is clear, however, that Putin overestimated the capabilities of the Russian military while underestimating the political will and motivation of the Ukrainian military and the Ukrainian people. It was also not anticipated that Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky would emerge as an inspirational heroic figure or that the West would come together in a show of unity in resistance to Russian aggression with the provision of military equipment and the application of economic sanctions. This talk will introduce the main issues of the conflict with a focus on answering questions and encouraging discussion from the audience.
Dr. Jeanne L. Wilson is an emeritus professor of political science and the former Shelby Cullom Davis Chair of Russian Studies at Wheaton College where she taught from 1982-2017. She is also a research associate at the Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies at Harvard University. She has a research specialty in Russian-Chinese relations as well as Russia’s relationship with the states of the former Soviet Union. She has been an active participant in national and international meetings, including testimony to the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission of the US Congress, and has traveled to Russia and Ukraine on numerous occasions.
Save your seat by registering here.
June is National Oceans Month and we’ve rounded up a few reads that wade into the water all around us!
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Prefer eBook and audio options? Find those here…
The Island of Sea Women: eBook | audiobook
Remarkably Bright Creatures: eBook | audiobook
Transatlantic: eBook | audiobook
Into the Planet: eBook | audiobook
The Reef: eBook
The Sea Around Us: eBook | audiobook
Come one, come all and see the new library’s plans, including: site plan; floor plan; budget; timeline; and exterior & interior renderings. This Open Public Forum will be held virtually; please register for the Zoom link or click here to join: https://tinyurl.com/yc5kf3v3
X marks the spot… Check out these offerings from the Children’s Room, filled with cool maps, exploring, and all sorts of adventures!
And mark your calendar! Starting on June 22nd, you can sign up for our Summer Reading Program, which is themed Read Beyond the Beaten Path!
Trade in your number of minutes read (including being read to!) for bundles of fun beads! Stop by the Children’s Desk to learn more.
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This post offers just a taste of all the fantastic AAPI Heritage Month themed reads you can get at the library. Start here and then drop in to checkout our display, booklist, or get even more personalized recommendations from the librarians at the reference desk!
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Prefer eBook and digital audio options? Find those here…
Daughter of the Moon Goddess: eBook
The Donut Trap: eBook | audiobook
No-No Boy: audiobook
The Best We Could Do: eBook
Funny in Farsi: eBook
How to Write an Autobiographical Novel: eBook | audiobook
