The TUFL Times: Keep reading!

August 2023

The TUFL Times: Youth Edition

Kids crafts happen every week at the Library! Crafty Tales is scheduled for every Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Check out the Library's events calendar for more information.

Plenty of time left!

There is still a whole month left in the Library's 2023 Summer Reading program! If you have already signed up, keep going! If you haven't joined yet, there is still plenty of time to meet your reading goals.

Learn more about Summer Reading and Find Your Voice!

Visit.

Check out the great events and programs hosted by the Library this month!

Join us for a Summer Reading wrap-up party!

Cherry Alley will be full of fun with chalk, photos, treats, giant games, and hula hoops. Celebrate a great summer of reading!

Stop by Wednesday, August 30 from 6:00 to 6:45 p.m.!

Featured Programs

EVENTS FOR TEENS

Make Pizza from Scratch!
Wednesday, August 16
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

EVENTS FOR KIDS

Second Saturday Board Games
Saturday, August 12
2:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Explore the full event calendar.

Download and print this month's program guide.

Weekly Programs

Teen Open Lab
Monday - Thursday

3:00 - 5:30 p.m.
For Teens

Books and Bounces

Every Tuesday
10:00 - 10:25 a.m.

For Babies

Crafty Tales
Every Thursday

10:00 - 10:30 a.m.
For Children

Chess + for Kids

Every Saturday

3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

For Children

Learn more about our weekly programs.

Browse.

Explore all of the items available for you to enjoy at the Library!

Summer is the time for adventure! Explore different worlds and dimensions through a great book! Here are some for kids, and for teens.

More Great Books

For Kids

Cool New Children's Books

ABC Books

1, 2, 3, Count with Me

Adventure Awaits!

For Teens

Adventure Books

Thrilling SciFi and Fantasy

New Books for Summer

Want something more personalized? Request a reading list from the Library.

Engage.

Check out all of the services and resources available to you the Library.

Manga on Hoopla

Discover everything manga has to offer! Hoopla's constantly growing collection means both seasoned fans and those new to the format can always find something fresh and exciting to read.

Learn more.

Novelist K-8

This online resource helps you decide what to read next with fiction and nonfiction booklists and read-alikes. Specially designed for grades K-8.

Give it a try.

Make and Take Craft

Join us in the Children's Area to try a new craft, available beginning the first of every month (while supplies last).

This month make a mermaid!

Things got wild last month with cats, snakes, owls, and bats!

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