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Eureka Public Library District
July 2016
Happy 4th
of
July!
The library
will be
closed Monday, July 4th.
“Read for the Win” Summer Reading Programs Continue!
Hard to believe we are over halfway through Summer Reading! Young and old have been
having a great time “Reading for the Win” this summer. The Children’s Library has hosted
guest speakers, the EHS volleyball team, a petting zoo, movies, and more!
Don’t forget—there are two more weeks to
read and turn in your reading cards. For adults
and young adults, cards need to be turned in
by July 22 to be eligible for the grand prize
drawing. Children need to turn in their book
logs by July 29.
Keep Reading!
Eureka Public Library District
202 S. Main St.
309-467-2922
www.eurekapl.org
Get the latest updates on our Facebook page!
Hours:
M, Tu, Th: 8:30 am—8 pm
W, F: 8:30 am—6 pm
Saturday & Sunday Closed
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Library to host first Adult Trivia Night
If your goal is to improve your memory or just
have fun with friends—join us for our first ever
Adult Trivia Night! On Friday, July 8 starting at
6:30 pm, we’ll have trivia contests, food and fun.
Grab a friend or two (or a team of 4 to 6) and
register your team by calling the library at 309467-2922. Register by July 6.
Author Gary Moore To Visit Bloomington Barnes & Noble
Gary Moore, the author of Playing with the Enemy and Hey Buddy,
will be at the Bloomington Barnes and Noble (1701 E. Empire St.) on
Friday, August 12 at 6 pm to speak about his latest book, The Final
Service. The book tells the story of Sandy Richards, a 40-year-old
music teacher in Walton Center, who carries a burden she cannot
release. Beloved by her students and family, Sandy’s damaged
relationship with her father and her unfulfilled dreams bring her to
the brink of her destruction. An unexpected visit from an
unfathomable source
shakes the core of her belief system and her life forever. Moore spoke at the Eureka Public
Library about his previous books in August 2013 and June 2015. Final Service will be available to check out soon. Call the library if you would like your name placed on the holds list
for this book.
Eureka Pumpkin Festival Digitization Grant Completed
Over 270 objects and photographs relating to the Eureka
Pumpkin Festivals have been digitized and uploaded to the
Illinois Digital Archives website. This rewarding, 18-month
grant project involved the development of a history
presentation, scanning and photographing 277 items, and
uploading the items with historical data. You can view the
history of the festival and the digital collection by visiting the
library’s website at www.eurekapl.org. The library will
continue to scan and upload Eureka Pumpkin Festival items
into the future. If you have an item you’d like to share,
contact Cindy O’Neill at the library.
Thank you to everyone who shared items
for your help making this a success!
Ronald Reagan with 1947 Queen Joan
Snyder and attendant Nila Mae Koch. Photo
courtesy of Carol Burton Sebastian.
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Adult Program Highlights for July

Read for the Win Adult Trivia Night—Friday, July 8 at 6:30 pm

Learn How To Knit—Mondays, July 11 and 18 at 6:30 pm. $10 class fee; all materials
provided

Eating Well As You Age—Tuesday, July 12 at 6:30 pm; $3 class fee; includes recipes and
samples

The Brick Wall and Genealogy Research—Thursday, July 14 at 6 pm

Rules of the Road—Friday, July 15 at 9:00am
See pages 7—8 for details and full program listing
O’Neill Receives Scholarship
Cindy O’Neill, Program Coordinator,
recently received a $1,000
scholarship from the Women in
Leadership of Central Illinois
organization. O’Neill will begin
online coursework towards a
Master’s degree in Library and
Information Science through Kent State University this fall.
Drawing Winner
Welcome, Taylor!
The library welcomes Taylor Krile
to the library staff. Taylor is an
2015 Eureka High School
graduate and a sophomore at
Eureka College. She is majoring in
Psychology and minoring in
Spanish. She’s a Resident Advisor
in Alumni Hall and active in the EC
Spanish Club and EC for Dax program. She’ll be working in
the Children’s Library.
Dorothy Curtis was our
drawing winner at the
June 18 Friends of the
Eureka Public Library
booth at the Eureka
Market on the
Courthouse Lawn. Thank
you to everyone who
stopped by and said hello
and entered the drawing!
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Hot New Summer Titles!
Fiction
Blackwell – A Haven on Orchard Lane
Bradford – The Cavendon Luck
Brooks – The Defenders of Shannara
Bybee – Doing It Over
Callaway – The Fifth Ave Artist’s Society
Carlson – A Home at Trail’s End
Carlson – All Summer Long
Chase – Jordan’s Return
Clipson – The Courtship Basket
Coleman – Robert B. Parker’s Blind Spot
Cox – Truth Be Told
Cromer – Burning Resolution
Cussler – The Emperor’s Revenge
DeMarino – A Place in His Heart
Furst – A Hero of France
Gaynor – The Girl From the Savoy
Giffin – First Comes Love
Gray – A Daughter’s Dream
Hannah – A Game For All the Family
Hannon – Sea Rose Lane
Henderson – Sins of the Past
Hilderbrand – Here’s to Us
Hubbard – Promise Lodge
Kenyon – Born of Legend
King – End of Watch
Leman – A Powerful Secret
McMillan – I Almost Forgot About You
Meltzer – The House of Secrets
McHugh – The Weight of Blood
Noble – Forever Beach
North – The Turning Point
Palmer – The Winter Man
Patterson – Zoo 2 (a Bookshot)
Peterson – A Beauty Refined
Sittenfeld – Eligible
Thomas – Letters From Ruby
Woods – Dishonorable Intentions
Mystery
Atherton – Aunt Dimity & the Buried
Treasure
Dugani – In the Clearing
Fluke – Lake Eden Cookbook
Gentill – A Few Right Thinking Men
Satterthwait – N.Y. Nocturn: The Return of
Miss Lizzie
Sefton – Knit to be Tied
Nonfiction
302.3 JUN – Tribe
303 KEL – The Inevitable
305.9 KIR – Escape from North Korea
362.3 BAR – The Boys in the Bunkhouse
363.25 WIL – A Good Month for Murder
373.12 PRE – Preparation for the GED Test
395.5 WEB – The Intelligent Conversationalist
598.072 HAY – Lost Among the Birds
613.794 HUF – The Sleep Revolution
615.78 KRA – Ordinarily Well
REF 629.28 ILL – 2015 IL Rules of the Road
635.9 MOR – Homegrown Herb Garden
636.09 MCD – All the Presidents’ Gardens
636.5 GRA – The Chicken Keeper’s Problem Solver
636.7 GEO – Dog Training Revolution
641.86 STE – Treat Yourself (70 Classic Snacks)
643.7 SUS – Not So Big Remodeling
684.1 COM – Complete Guide to Outdoor Carpentry
745.5 GRE – Your Sharpie Style
741.5 WAT – The Authoritative Calvin & Hobbes
745.594 MER – My Handmade Wedding
746.43 BAS – Arm Knitting
746.43 CRO – The Knitter’s Bible
746.43 HOW – Wee Garter Stitch
818.602 NEL – Dear County Agent Guy
917 BOU – Explorer’s Guide: Wisconsin
940.54 MAK – A Higher Call
940.54 MOO – Pacific Payback
972.8 CAR – Jungle of Stone
973.7 BUR – Lincoln in Gettysburg
977.3 MOR – Illinois Curiosities
977.353 WOO – Woodford Co. Veterans: addendum
DVD
DVD 3123 T – Three Stooges (6 movie set)
DVD 3147 H – House: Season 7
DVD 3183 G – The Grace Card
DVD 3184 P – Project 2-3-1
DVD-Children
DVD 3166 B CH – Berenstain Bears: Playdates
DVD 3167 B CH – Berenstain Bears: Collection
DVD 3174 D CH – Daniel Tiger: Tiger-tastic 3
DVD 3178 A CH – Angelina Ballerina: In the Wings
DVD 3182 V CH – VeggieTales Adventure Pack
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Children’s Library July Activity Schedule
Week 5: July 4-8
All-Star Craft; all week; pick up a craft to take home to make; make an “Olympic Rings Flag”; preschool through sixth grade.
Gold Medal Story Time; 10 a.m. Tuesday; guest reader Brianna Wetzler and friend; children preschool
through kindergarten (who enrolled for Tuesday Story Times).
SCORE!; 1 p.m. Tuesday; Stories & Art for Grades 1-4; Drawing. (Pre-Registration was required and
CLASS IS FULL.)
Gold Medal Story Time; 10 a.m. Wednesday; guest reader Mrs. Spence; children preschool through
kindergarten (who enrolled for Wednesday Story Times).
Wednesday Afternoon at the Movies; 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday; feature presentation “Air Bud
Spikes Back”; children can bring a snack and drink; children ages 3 through kindergarten must be
accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
All-Around Thursday; 10 to 10:45 a.m. Thursday; Davenport School gym; “A Robot, Your Brain &
Sports??!!” with Lisa Maynard
Turn in Week 5 book log; contests, book displays, coloring pages and activities to take home; all
week.
SUMMER READING
IS ON THE BALL
Week 6: July 11-15
All-Star Craft; all week; pick up a craft to take home to make; make a “Shapes and Stars Bookmark”;
preschool through sixth grade.
Gold Medal Story Time; 10 a.m. Tuesday; guest reader Janelle Dies; children preschool through kindergarten (who enrolled for Tuesday Story Times).
SCORE!; 1 p.m. Tuesday; Stories & Art for Grades 1-4; Handmade Clay. (Pre-Registration was required
and CLASS IS FULL.)
Gold Medal Story Time; 10 a.m. Wednesday; guest reader Taylor Krile; children preschool through
kindergarten (who enrolled for Wednesday Story Times).
Wednesday Afternoon at the Movies; 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday; feature presentation “Space Jam”;
children can bring a snack and drink; children ages 3 through kindergarten must be accompanied
by a parent or caregiver.
All-Around Thursday; 10 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday; Davenport School playground; “Shooting for the
Goal” archery with Pete Fandel and 4-H archers.
Turn in Week 6 book log; contests, book displays, coloring pages and activities to take home; all
week.
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What Do We Do After Summer Reading?
Keep reading! You can extend your summer reading experience with
additional reading programs. Check in the Children’s Library for details
on various programs, awards, and deadlines.
July 29th is the deadline for turning in book logs. Look for additional
contests, coloring pages, and activities to take home the last two
weeks of July.
READ NEW CHILDREN’S BOOKS FOR THE WIN!
Picture Books
Wild About Us!, Karen Beaumont
Dawdle Duckling, Toni Buzzeo
Harold Finds a Voice, Courtney Dicmas
How to Babysit a Grandma, Jean Reagan
How to Babysit a Grandpa, Jean Reagan
Chapter Books
Super Sharks, Laaren Brown
Hardy Boys Books-on-CD
Into Thin Air
Mystery of the Phantom Heist
Peril at Granite Peak
Secret of the Red Arrow
Showdown at Widow Creek
Nancy Drew Diaries Books-on-CD
Touchdown Triumph, Volleyball Victory, Jake Maddox
From Leather to Basketball Shoes, Robin Nelson
From Plastic to Soccer Ball, Robin Nelson
Lost: A Wild Tale of Survival, Thomas Kingsley Troupe
Combine Harvesters, Hannah Wilson
Fiction
The Ghostfaces, John Flanagan (Brotherband Chronicles)
The 39-Story Treehouse, Andy Griffiths
The Scandal, John Grisham (Theodore Boone)
Two Series -- Sparkle Spa and It Takes Two
Non-Fiction
Flying Frogs and Walking Fish, Steve Jenkins
Bedbugs, Joyce Jeffries
A Pocket Guide to Dogs, Bryan Richard
Martha Stewart’s Favorite Crafts for Kids
Field & Stream’s Guide to Outdoor Survival, T. Edward Nickens
Field & Stream’s Guide to Fishing, T. Edward Nickens
Curse of the Arctic Star
The Magician’s Secret
The Phantom of Nantucket
The Red Slippers
Strangers on a Train
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July Adult Programs
Monday, June 6—Friday, July 15, “Read for the Win” Summer Reading Program Continues Our annual adult and young adult summer reading programs continue until July 15. Remember to check in
weekly to get your card stamped. If you read 1,000 or 3,000 pages you will receive recognition on
our Summer Reading Display and get your choice of prize! Turn in your reading card by July 22 for a
chance at our grand prize of a $75 gift card!
Book-A-Librarian Would you like to be able to download free library books or music on your phone,
Nook, iPad, or other device? Call the library and schedule a one-on-one session with a library staff
member to assist you with ereader set up and using your library card to get free ebooks, audiobooks,
and music. To make an appointment, call the library. Maximum appointment time is 30 minutes.
Tuesdays, July 5 and 19, 5:30—8 pm, Sit and Stitch Join fellow knitters, crocheters, needleworkers,
and crafters for this informal gathering. We enjoy each other’s company as we work on our own
projects and help each other with pattern ideas and projects gone awry! The group will gather starting at 5:30 pm at the library on the first and third Tuesdays each month. Not able to make it at 5:30?
Feel free to stop by anytime between 5:30 and 8:00 pm. Call the library for more information.
Wednesdays, July 6, 13, 20, and 27, 8:30 am, Roaming Readers Walking Club Join this weekly walking group to get in 30 minutes of easy walking a week. We’ll leave from the east door of the Eureka
Public Library at 8:30 am, and enjoy each other’s company while discussing some of our favorite
books along the way! Program will run each Wednesday through November 16.
Friday, July 8, 6:30 pm, Read for the Win Trivia Night If your goal is to improve your memory or just
have fun this summer—join us for our first ever Adult Trivia Night! We’ll have trivia contests, food,
and fun! Grab a friend or two (or a team of 4—6) and sharpen your pencils! For more information
and to register, call the library by July 6.
Monday, July 11, 10 am, 3 M Mystery Book Club Join the 3 M Mystery Book Club to help solve crimes
of mystery, mayhem, and murder! The 3 M Mystery Book Club meets the second Monday of each
month to discuss their favorite authors, what they are currently reading, and explore different
themes and authors within the mystery and suspense genres. For the July meeting, members will be
reading and sharing an author who is new to them. All are welcome—come join the fun!
Monday, July 11, 3:30—5 pm, Middle School Paper Crafters Does your middle school-aged child enjoy making cards, scrapbooking, or craft projects? Instructors Danielle Husted and Debi Smith teach
participants different decoration techniques using a variety of fun paper designs. This is a free program, but registration is limited to 10 participants. Register by calling the library by July 8.
Monday, July 11, 4:30—6 pm, Master Gardener Plant Clinic Bring your gardening questions, landscape problems, and unidentified plant and insect samples to the Eureka Public Library and get free
information and advice from University of Illinois Extension Woodford County Master Gardeners.
Mondays, July 11 and 18 , 6:30 pm, Learn How To Knit Looking for a new hobby? Knitting can be a
stress reliever and an opportunity to create practical and fashionable items. This two-part class will
teach you the basics of needle sizes, yarn varieties, casting on, and knit and purl stitches. Supplies will
be provided. Class fee is $10. To register, call the library and pay fee by July 8.
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July Adult Programs (continued)
Tuesday, July 12, 9 am—2 pm, Wool Ewe Join Us Rug Hookers Do you enjoy rug hooking or other
fiber arts? Join the Wool Ewe Join Us Rug Hookers group at the library for some quality craft time
the second Tuesday of each month. Open to the public, you can drop in anytime between 9:00 am
and 2:00 pm and work on your own project in the company of fellow fiber enthusiasts. For more
information, call Linda deFreese at 309-830-2626.
Tuesday, July 12, 6:30 pm, Eating Well As You Age Our food choices can make an important difference in how we look and feel as we get older. Staci Coussens, University of Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness program coordinator, will explain how healthy food choices may help to decrease the risk of developing chronic diseases commonly associated with aging. Learn which foods
supply the nutrients that are especially important for us as we age, and the possible benefits of probiotics and prebiotics to strengthen the immune system. Plus, take home a packet of recipes, and
enjoy a food demonstration with tastings. Class fee is $3. To register, pay class fee and register by
July 11.
Thursday, July 14, 6 pm, The Brick Wall and Genealogy Research Do you have a genealogy problem or “brick wall” that seems nearly impossible to solve? If so, come bring your questions and Karen Heinrich, MA, MLIS, a professional genealogist and lecturer with over 17 years’ experience researching genealogy will guide you in your research. In this workshop new tips, strategies, resources, and skills will be introduced that may help you break through those genealogical “brick
walls.” Even if you’re not sure what to ask, you’re welcome to come to listen and learn from others.
The program is free. Call the library by July 13 to register.
Friday, July 15, 9:30 am, Rules of the Road The Illinois Secretary of State’s Office will be presenting
this free review of the Rules of the Road course for anyone preparing to apply for or renew their
license. Call the library to register by July 14.
Tuesday, July 26, 6:30 pm, Writer’s Circle Have you thought about becoming an author, would like
to write down your family’s stories, or simply love to express yourself through writing? Join this informal writer’s group to share your ideas and writings. Members offer positive support, feedback
when requested, and incentive to keep writing.
Thursday, July 28, 10 am, Book Gossip Be in the know! Stop by the library for the latest book gossip! Participants will share what they’ve been reading, what authors they like and don’t like, and
library staff will share the latest in book trends, author news, and what’s new on the shelves.
Reading can be a road to freedom or a key to a secret
garden, which, if tended, will transform all of life.
~Katherine Paterson