Jacksonville Public Library Celebrate National Library Week April 12th thru April 18th with some great reads! Issue #71 UPCOMING EVENTS Check out our website at for more information on these events. April 1st Jacksonville Photography Club at 1:30pm Open to persons of all skill levels interested in photography. Questions should be directed to John at 256-365-1862 or [email protected]. April 2nd “Let’s Go Underground” Preschoolers’ Storytime at 10am April 3rd – April 6th the Library will be closed for Good Friday/Easter; re-open at 8am on Tuesday, April 7th. April 7th Aspiring Writers Present Author Talk with Suza Kates at 5pm – 7pm see article April 9th No Preschoolers’ Storytime April 14th Tiny Tots Lapsit Storytime at 10am (ages 0 – 24 months) April 14th Afternoon Adventure Club “Monkey Mania!” at 3:30pm for grades K3 April 2015 April 16th Geek Fest for teens (ages 12 & up) at 4pm – 5:30pm Discover your ‘faction’ and see if you would survive as a tribute as we celebrate great dystopian fiction like Divergent and The Hunger Games with fun games, crafts and snacks! April 18th Crochet Club at 10am Bring some yarn and a crochet hook and get tips from more experienced members. Or bring your current work in progress and socialize with us. We are happy to assist and enjoy learning from your experience as well! All ages and skill levels are welcome! April 21st Aspiring Writers Group at 4pm Open to adults and teens who are interested in sharing their work and getting writing and publication tips from other local writers. April 23rd No Preschoolers’ Storytime Annual Family Night @ the Library: “Drive-In Movie” at 4pm Build and decorate your cardboard car at home, then “drive” it to the library to enjoy Big Hero 6 on the big screen! Prizes for best decorations! Snacks during the movie! All ages are welcome. This movie is rated PG for action and peril, some rude humor, and thematic elements. April 15th Library Board meeting at 3:30pm in library annex Changes will be posted on the library bulletin board in advance of a meeting April 25th Spring Book Sale at 9am – 3pm Used and like new books, audiobooks and movies, books for all ages, most 50¢ to $1. Bring your own bags, boxes or baskets. April 16th “Beautiful Butterfly” Preschoolers’ Storytime at 10am The library will be closed this day so staff can be available for the book sale. April 28th Tiny Tots Lapsit Storytime at 10am (ages 0 – 24 months) April 28th Afternoon Adventure Club “Bubble Blast” at 3:30pm for grades K-3 April 30th “Pop, Pop Bubbles” Preschoolers’ Storytime at 10am Library News Meet Local Author Suza Kates! Paranormal author Suza Kates visits the library on Tuesday, April 7th, 5-7pm, to speak about her successful Savannah Coven series. The Aspiring Writers Group have arranged to share this special event with the public and hopes everyone will join in an evening of booktalk. Ms. Kates (her pen name) was born in Jacksonville, Alabama, the youngest of five children. Growing up surrounded by siblings and parents who were bookworms, she naturally developed a love for the written word. After attending JSU, she pursued a lifelong dream to live abroad. During a long, German winter she entertained herself by writing her first book on notepads and was hooked for life. She now resides in Savannah, Georgia, the gorgeous city that inspired the Savannah Coven Series. She is currently working on two new series with the help of her three cats who fight the laptop for lap space, steal sips of coffee, and randomly walk across the keyboard just to keep things fresh. Ms. Kates will be bringing books to sell and will gladly autograph your copy. Note also that the Aspriring Writers Group meets at the library every 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 4:30pm and welcomes new members who enjoy sharing the writing experience. New DVD’s For the full list, check out the New DVD list on the online catalog. The Boxtrolls Guardians of the Galaxy Franklin & Friends: Sharing is Caring New Books For the full list, check out the New Books list on the online catalog. Keeping Secrets by Linda Byler Private Vegas by James Patterson Top Dog: The Story of Marine Hero Lucca by Maria Goodavage Images of America: Jacksonville by John B Nisbet III & Dorothy Jane Nisbet New Kids books For the full list, check out the New Kid’s Books list on the online catalog. Fly Guy Presents: Dinosaurs by Tedd Arnold A Special Day with Dad by Natalie Shaw The Stinky Cheese Vacation by Geronimo Stilton Super Heroes Storybook Collection by Marvel New Teen Books For the full list, check out the New Teen Books list on the online catalog. Island of Doom by Arthur G. Slade Stolen by Melissa de la Cruz Rise by Anna Carey HAPPY READING!
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