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SUMMER READING KICK-OFF...Dragons and Dreams

Monday, June 11th at 7:15 pm

With castles, kings, a dragon keeper, an Ice Sorceress, the Horn of Fire, two villagers, and a daring journey to save the entire kingdom, enjoy this spectacular adventure as we're swept away to a world where dragons are real, dreams come true, and only the most daring of people will survive to tell the tale! Join us as we learn about the science of Fire and Ice by telling a tale of Dragons and Dreams using experiments of flash paper, exploding bottles, cool dry ice, and much more. Wouldn't dragon's breath be an amazing sight?!

All ages are welcome for Piccorillo's Sciencetelling! Don't miss this must-see show and learn more about our Summer Reading Program.


THE DELAWARE RIVER: A history of the Waterfront presented by Nancy Webster


Sunday, June 3rd at 2:00 pm
Sponsored by the Nether Providence Historical Society

Formed in the ice ages, the Delaware River was an early trade route for the Indians and exploration route for Europeans. It has served as a means of transportation and a facilitator for early settlements and later industries. It has been vital in wars, old and recent. It has hosted queens and pirates, pleasure boats and aircraft carriers.
Join us as Ms. Webster takes us on a historical tour of the River. The program is free and open to the public. RSVP on the Society's Facebook page.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Lauded as the "voice of history in Delaware County," Nancy Webster is a former planner in the Delware County Planning Department who has amassed a vast knowledge of County history which she generously shares with her audiences.


BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

The Book Discussion Group meets the third Thursday each month at the Library at 7:30pm and is open to all. Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk.

The May selection, The Lotus Eaters by Tatjana Soli, will be discussed on Thursday evening, May 17th.

From Publishers Weekly
This suspenseful, eloquent, sprawling novel illustrates the violence of the Vietnam War as witnessed by three interconnected photographers. Helen Adams, the first woman combat photographer sent to cover the Vietnam war, navigates the boys' club of war photographers, pushing her way onto military missions. Soon after her arrival in Saigon, she falls under the spell of seasoned, jaded, and married Pulitzer Prize–winning photojournalist, Sam Darrow, while also feeling a confusing pull toward his assistant, Linh, a Vietnamese ex-soldier and knowledgeable photographer and guide.


WELL RED, WELL ATTENDED, WELL ENJOYED!

More than 100 partygoers fit snugly into HKF on a balmy Friday evening to sip wines, nibble cheeses, and enjoy each other's company. The event was a fun evening and a resounding fundraising success thanks to our sponsors and donors. See our photo album on Facebook.


WILL YOU LEND A HAND?
"With one of the smallest paid staffs of any library in Delaware County, Helen Kate needs the support of volunteers. If you're able to give two to three hours every-other week, please give the Library a call, 610-566-9331.