SRP 2021 Newsletter

Chalk Walk & Ice Cream Social June 22 @ 2–4 pm Outdoors | All EPLS Locations Visit any EPLS location to test your family’s art skills. Follow the walk to see other families’ creations as well. When you’re finished, don’t forget to stop by the table for an ice cream treat. Outdoor Movie Nights Select Dates @ Sunset Outdoors | Select Locations Bring a blanket to sit beneath the sky and enjoy a movie. June 23 @ Keystone: The Wizard of Oz July 28 @West River: The Mighty Ducks August 25 @ South: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Titles are subject to change.) Tales of Tails Magic Show* June 28 | Select Times & Locations | Outdoors Can you pull a rabbit out of a hat? See magician Jim Kleefeld as he joins in on the summer reading theme. June 28 @ 2:30 pm, South June 28 @ 6:30 pm, West River Alpacas on the Lawn* July 29 @ 4:30 pm Outdoors | West River Our Little World Alpacas brings by some fuzzy friends and talks about the fun of raising alpacas, and if you are really lucky you will be able to pet one. TEENS Comic Book Club* Select Wednesdays @ 4 pm | Virtual Read and discuss comics and graphic novels. Titles available through hoopla, an app provid- ed by EPLS. June 2 : Invincible Vol. 1: Family Matters by Robert Kirkman July 7 : Secrets of Camp Whatever Vol. 1 by Chris Grine August 4 : Sabrina the Teenage Witch Vol. 1 by Kelly Thompson Bottomless Animal Art* June 9 @ 4:30 pm & 5 pm Squads | Keystone Create a color block center- piece with just a plastic animal and tile. Crafty Craziness June 16 & July 21 | Virtual Follow along with the instructional video for a fun craft at home. Dungeons & Dragons* Select Dates @ 5:30 pm Squads | West River The adventure resumes! Gather in a small group to play this popular tabletop game. June 10, July 8, July 22, August 12, and August 26 Mug Meals Every 2nd Friday | Virtual All you need is a mug, some basic ingredients, and a microwave for these fun treats. Ukulele Mini-Lessons* June 15, 22, & 29 @ 10 am Squads | West River Get a quick lesson on the ukulele in this short session. Guitar Mini-Lessons* June 15, 22, & 29 @ 10:30 am Squads | West River Get a quick lesson on the guitar in this short session. Nuts & Bolts Animal * Sculptures July 14 @ 4:30 pm & 5 pm Squads | Keystone Create a mini animal sculpture with some hardware and glue. Water First* August 11 @ 4:30 pm & 5 pm Squads | Keystone Learn about the importance of water then decorate a water bottle to take home. Bullet Journals* August 19 @ 2 pm & 3 pm Squads | South Get organized in a fun, creative way before classes start! ADULTS From Page to Screen Book Club* Select Tuesdays @ 4 pm Virtual Which did you like better– the book or the movie? Let’s talk! June 1 : The Golden Compass by Phillip Pullman July 6 : Jaws by Peter Benchley August 3 : Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer Taste of the World June 8, July 13, August 10 @ 2 pm | Virtual Spice up your recipe box by learning about various spices. Registration for this program includes the featured spice and recipes kit, along with access to the virtual meet-up. Extremely Wicked True Crime Club* June 2 & August 4 @ 6 pm Virtual Gather your armchair sleuthing skills and discuss all things true crime, including books, movies, TV shows, podcasts, and more. Tai Chi* Select Dates @ 10 am Outdoors | West River Exercise at the Library is back with instructor Michael Stadul. Reap the health benefits that Tai Chi can provide. June 7 & 14 July 6 & 12 August 2 & 9 See EPLS website for rain dates. Mindful Meditation June 16 & 28, July 12 & 26, August 9 & 23 | Virtual Give yourself a few minutes of peace and learn some meditation techniques. Books on Tap* June 15, July 20, August 17 @ 6:30 pm | Outdoors West River Let’s get together to talk about our latest reads! Crafting on a Budget* June 24 & July 22 @ 2pm & 5:30 pm Pods | West River It’s back! Create with simple, inexpensive items for a one-of-a-kind piece. DIY Crafts * Select Dates & Times Pods | Keystone Take some YOU time and relax with a craft. June 16 @ 4 pm & 4:30 pm: Seed Bookmark July 21 @ 4 pm & 4:30 pm: Horseshoe Tulip Art August 19 @ 4:30 pm & 5 pm: Portable Herb Garden Pollinator Garden Crafts* Select Dates @ 2 pm & 5:30 pm Pods | West River Create a craft with a garden theme. Watch the EPLS YouTube Channel for the Pollinator Garden Introductions earlier each month. June 17: Butterflies July 15: Bees August 19: Bats & Birds In Conversation: Author Karly West* June 21 @ 6 pm | Virtual Get the scoop on local author Karly West’s graphic novel series, The Scholarly Banana. *Registration Required Register for these programs by checking out the event calendar at www.elyrialibrary.org or call your preferred EPLS location.