August 14 – And the Winners of the Summer Reading Drawing are . . .

     This year’s summer reading challenge came to a close on Book Lovers Day . . . Winners of the the Friends of the Library’s Raffle are:

Nora Rikkola-$50, Harrison Piff-$25, and Alice Piff-$10 in the 5th Grade and Under group; Kaylea Ritola-$50, Kyera Murray-$25, and Trinity Conley-$10 in the 6th-12 Grade group; and Pat Knapp-$50, Casey Schutte-$25, and Tana Turonie-$10 in the adult group. Congratulations!  Thank you to all for supporting our Summer Reading Program.  A special, “Thank You!” to Becky McKay for donating a number of children’s picture books for door prizes.

     I’ve been busy updating our library’s website, which can be found at https://www.legionmemoriallibrary.org/.  The site includes a monthly calendar of events, new and staff choice book lists as well as links to the Merlin Catalog, NoveList, the Wisconsin Digital Library’s eBooks and audio books.  I’ve also added the book selections for the two library book clubs.  Monthly book club selections may change if not enough copies of a title are available for all members.  Call or stop by the library if you have questions about the website or would like to join one of our book clubs.  You will also find links to Gale Online Courses and BadgerLink.

     Friday, August 16th at 7 PM the Acrylic Painting group will meet to paint with Jane Font.  Her work entitled, “Under the Stars” features a campfire.  If you’re interested in attending contact the library, as space is limited.

     The final Summer Reading Destination Book Club will meet next Monday, August 19th at 7 PM in Ashland.  We’ll meet at the library at 6 PM to carpool.  Then gather on the shore of Chequamegon Bay at 6th Avenue West.  This is lakeside across from Pearson Plaza.  We’ll discuss Danielle Sosin’s book, “The Long-Shining Waters”.

     Still happily summer reading . . .