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ADULT SUMMER READING 2022

Oceans of Possibilities

2022 Adult Summer Reading

The 2022 Adult Summer Reading program information can be found at SummerQuest.

How to participate

Don't let the kids have all of the fun! Join in from June 21, 2021 to September 7, 2021 for a chance to win prize. One Book = One Entry. Read or listen!

VIRTUAL BOOKMARK

While the library is closed you can fill out the virtual bookmark.

The virtual bookmark will be emailed to a librarian who will enter you into the drawing.

LOG ON BEANSTACK

Since you are already online, try signing up for an account with Beanstack and enter your books there for the prize drawing.

Entering your own books in Beanstack gives you ann 11th entry into the drawing.

Looking for something to read?

BOOK MATCH

Book Match

What are your favorite types of books? What book can you not live without?

Fill out a short questionnaire and receive a personalized list of book recommendations hand-picked by our staff.

GET A BOOK MATCH

BOOKS & AUTHORS

Books and Authors

Use the Who, What, Where, When tool to discover books matched to your mood or interests.

ACCESS BOOKS AND AUTHORS

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NOVELIST

Novelist

Find book recommendations based on appeal factors, curated lists, and read-alikes for titles you enjoy.

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Adult SummerQuest Events

Freegal Dance Party!

Wed, Jun 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

In honor of African American Music Appreciation Month in June, lounge, socialize, or dance, dance, dance! With a curated playlist from Freegal. Suitable for all age groups.

Animal Encounters: Bar C Ranch Petting Zoo

Wed, Jun 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Say hello and feed friendly animals like a llama, donkey, and mini cow from Bar C Animal Ranch. (All ages)

Oyé Palaver Hut

Sat, Jun 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden

Interactive West African percussion performance and workshop. (All ages)

Ventriloquism with Ty-Rone Travis!

Sat, Jun 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Prepare for an experience filled with imagination and ventriloquism, and puppet performance as Ty-Rone shows us that with a little bit of magic, anything is possible. Suitable for all age groups.

Rhythmaya: Bollywood Dance

Fri, Jun 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden

Dance along with us as Rhythmaya shares Indian culture through music, art, and movement. (All ages)

Animal Encounters: Birds of Prey

Wed, Jun 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden

Learn about backyard raptors (and see some in real life) with wildlife rehabilitators Secret Garden Birds and Bees. (All ages)

The Calabash Experience presented by Kemi - (LaShaunda Craddock)

Fri, Jun 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Special performer, Kemi provides a presence that invokes inspiration and learning through storytelling, movement, and dance. Suitable for all age groups.

Kofi Dennis

Sat, Jun 29, 10:30am - 11:30am

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden

Enjoy music, dance, drums, and stories highlighting West African culture! (All ages)

Freegal Dance Party!

Wed, Jul 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

In honor of African American Music Appreciation Month in June, lounge, socialize, or dance, dance, dance! With a curated playlist from Freegal. Suitable for all age groups.

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ADULT SUMMER READING 2022

2022 Adult Summer Reading

How to participate

VIRTUAL BOOKMARK

LOG ON BEANSTACK

Looking for something to read?

BOOK MATCH

BOOKS & AUTHORS

NOVELIST

Last updated: May 2022

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