Children of all ages are invited to read to Amos the greyhound. Amos and his handler Ms. Holly are new to Rochester and are a certified team for Therapy Dogs International. They are also part of a Children Reading to Dogs program called “Tail-Waggin’ Tutors.” Amos, a 7-year-old greyhound, is a good listener, and children can make a five-minute appointment to read to him. The dates and times for June are: Friday, June 9, 4:00-4:30 pm all ages, in the gazebo; Friday, June 16, 4:00 – 4:30 pm all ages, in the gazebo.
Registration can be done through the Plumb Library’s Event Calendar at www.plumblibrary.com, and is required for this program. Space is limited.
For their June book, “Just the Facts” Nonfiction Book Discussion Group will be reading Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy: Four Women Undercover in the Civil War by Karen Abbott. This spellbinding book follows the true adventures of four women during the Civil War. Belle Boyde, courier and spy for the Confederacy, shot a Union soldier in her home; Emma Edmonds disguised herself as a Union private, Frank Thompson, and witnessed bloody battles; Rose O’Neal Greenough engaged in affairs with Northern generals and used her daughter to send information to Southern generals; and Elizabeth Van Lew, a wealthy Richmond abolitionist, hid behind her proper manners to run a far-reaching espionage ring. All broke with conventions to fight for their side in the War. We will discuss this book on Thursday, June 15 at 6:30 pm.
The 2017 Summer Library Program is “Build a Better World!” This program offers something for everyone, from toddlers to adults, and everything is free! Register and start logging on June 21 starting at noon. Go to www.plumblibrary.com to register. There is a link for the kids program, ages 1-11, and a link for YAs and adults ages 12 and up. Start reading and logging right after school ends. The festivities start on Thursday June 22 at 12:00 noon with a visit from Toe Jam Puppet Band. Please visit the Events Calendar on the Plumb Library website to register for this and other programs.
Minecraft Madness with Jungle Jim will take place on Monday, June 26 at 1:00 pm at the First Congregational Church of Rochester, Constitution Way. Create a dragon, take part in the Zombie Chase or the Building Block Madness Tournament, and finish up with the grand finale featuring a humongous slimeball. Sponsored by the Rochester Cultural Council. Registration is required. Visit the Events Calendar at www.plumblibrary for more information or to register.
The Council on Aging Book Discussion Group will be reading Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery on Tuesday, June 20 at 10:15 am at the Rochester Senior Center on Dexter Lane. All are welcome. Copies of the book are available at the library.
The Café Parlez’ selection for June is LaRose by Louise Erdrich. When Landreaux Iron accidentally kills his friends’ son, he gives the Ravitches his son LaRose to raise as their own. As LaRose grows up, he becomes the linchpin linking the two families in a tenuous peace, until a vengeful man with a grudge against Landreaux begins to stir up trouble. We will discuss this book on Thursday, June 29 at 6:30 pm. Books are available at the desk.
Young Scientists Unite! Join us for a fun week of STEM programming for children aged 3-6 (and their grown-ups). Ms. Lisa and the Junior Friends will share science stories and activities! Register for all four days (June 27-30) or select days you can attend! You must call the early childhood office to register: 508-748-1863. Sessions are Tuesday, June 27, 10:30 – 11:15 am; Wednesday, June 28, 10:30 – 11:15 am; Thursday, June 29, 1:30 – 2:15 pm; and Friday, June 30, 10:30 – 11:15am.