October 15, 2020, at 6:30 pm in the Community Room

The Dragonet Prophecy by Tui T. Sutherland

The seven dragon tribes have been at war for generations, locked in an endless battle over an ancient, lost treasure. A secret movement called the Talons of Peace is determined to bring an end to the fighting, with the help of a prophecy — a foretelling that calls for great sacrifice.

Five dragonets are collected to fulfill the prophecy, raised in a hidden cave and enlisted, against their will, to end the terrible war.

But not every dragonet wants a destiny. And when the select five escape their underground captors to look for their original homes, what has been unleashed on the dragon world may be far more than the revolutionary planners intended . . .

book 1 in the Wings of Fire series

November 5, 2020, at 6:30 pm in the Community Room

Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures by Kate DiCamillo

It begins, as the best superhero stories do, with a tragic accident that has unexpected consequences. The squirrel never saw the vacuum cleaner coming, but self-described cynic Flora Belle Buckman, who has read every issue of the comic book Terrible Things Can Happen to You!, is the just the right person to step in and save him. What neither can predict is that Ulysses (the squirrel) has been born anew, with powers of strength, flight, and misspelled poetry—and that Flora will be changed too, as she discovers the possibility of hope and the promise of a capacious heart.

From #1 New York Times best-selling author Kate DiCamillo comes a laugh-out-loud story filled with eccentric, endearing characters and featuring an exciting new format—a novel interspersed with comic-style graphic sequences and full-page illustrations, all rendered in black-and-white by up-and-coming artist K. G. Campbell.

December 10, 2020, at 6:30 pm in the Community Room

The Gift of the Magi and Other Stories by O. Henry

A young woman makes a drastic decision and her husband has a Christmas surprise in return. A dying girl attaches her fate to that of a leaf. A writer sobs at the sight of a menu. A detective tracks a thief to an unexpected hideout.

An unforgettable collection from a master of the short story where the ending is never what you expect.

April 1, 2021, at 6:30 pm in the Community Room

Tuesdays at the Castle by Jessica Day George

Tuesdays at Castle Glower are Princess Celie’s favorite days. That’s because on Tuesdays the castle adds a new room, a turret, or sometimes even an entire wing. No one ever knows what the castle will do next, and no one-other than Celie, that is-takes the time to map out the new additions.

But when King and Queen Glower are ambushed and their fate is unknown, it’s up to Celie, with her secret knowledge of the castle’s never-ending twists and turns, to protect their home and save their kingdom. This delightful book from a fan- and bookseller-favorite kicks off a brand-new series sure to become a modern classic.

book 1 in the Castle Glower series

February 4, 2021, at 6:30 pm in the Community Room

The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate

Ivan is an easygoing gorilla. Living at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade, he has grown accustomed to humans watching him through the glass walls of his domain. He rarely misses his life in the jungle. In fact, he hardly ever thinks about it at all.

Instead, Ivan thinks about TV shows he’s seen and about his friends Stella, an elderly elephant, and Bob, a stray dog. But mostly Ivan thinks about art and how to capture the taste of a mango or the sound of leaves with color and a well-placed line.

Then he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from her family, and she makes Ivan see their home—and his own art—through new eyes. When Ruby arrives, change comes with her, and it’s up to Ivan to make it a change for the better.

book 1 in The One and Only Ivan series

March 4, 2021, at 6:30 pm in the Community Room

American Girls Collection

Meet Addy, Kaya, Josefina, Rebecca, Kit, Melody and all the other American Girls! Jump into history with this series of books based on the American Girl toy dolls.

Addy is courageous and  strong, and grew up during the Civil War. Josefina is an artist who is caring and hopeful, and lives in New Mexico before the Mexican-American War. There’s also adventurous and clever Kit who lives during the Great Depression Era, loves baseball, and fancies herself a reporter. Whichever American Girl you choose to “meet”, you will undoubtedly find yourself in an adventure like no other which will show you how to be confident, and, if you truly believe in yourself, that you can accomplish any goal.

January 7, 2021, at 6:30 pm in the Community Room

Half Magic by Edward Eager

This is a magical story set in 1930’s America and follows the adventures of three sisters, Jane, Katharine and Martha and their brother Mark, who find a magical coin.

But there is a problem – the coin only grants half wishes so they must always wish for twice as much as they want! Their wishes on a Half Magic coin gets their mother Alison half-way home, rescued by Mr Smith.

Mark’s wish zaps them to a desert without island, where half-talking cat Carrie gabbles to a camel. Romantic Katherine battles Launcelot. Eldest Jane rejects siblings for another family. Stubborn youngest, Martha, causes a riot downtown. Best of all, find themselves a brilliant new stepfather.

book 1 in the Tales of Magic series

May 7, 2021, at 6:30 pm in the Community Room

Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White

Some Pig. Humble. Radiant. These are the words in Charlotte’s Web, high up in Zuckerman’s barn. Charlotte’s spiderweb tells of her feelings for a little pig named Wilbur, who simply wants a friend. They also express the love of a girl named Fern, who saved Wilbur’s life when he was born the runt of his litter.

E. B. White’s Newbery Honor Book is a tender novel of friendship, love, life, and death that will continue to be enjoyed by generations to come.