Check it Out Krum Public Library Newsletter
May 2021 Volume 2, Issue 8
Director's Corner Librarians are busy getting ready for Summer Reading Program. While most of it will still be virtual, we will have some in person, drop-in or pre-register events.
Did You Know? KPL is fully open to the public. No appointments are needed to browse the shelves or use computers. We do ask that you use hand sanitizer before browsing the shelves and check-in at the front desk before using a computer.
Remember When? (A look back at important events in literary history—author birthdays, book/character debuts, and dates in books) debuts, and dates in books)
5/2/1936 Edna St. Vincent Millay’s first manuscript of Conversations at Midnight is destroyed by fire
5/9/1860 James M. Barrie, author of Peter Pan is born.
5/14/1944 Star Wars Creator George Lucas is born.
5/23/1906 Henrik Ibsen is born.
What’s New at KPL?
We have new large print books by Fern Michaels, Ann B. Ross, Danielle Steel, Stuart Woods and more. Children’s titles include a new Disney Graphic Novel series, Ivy + Bean books, and new “Click Clack…” titles by Doreen Cronin. See the full list here or pick up a copy at the library.
Book Club meets via Zoom on 5/13/21 at 6 PM to discuss The Godfather by Mario Puzo.
Staff Storytime Staff (and friends) will be reading stories on Facebook on Fridays.
Children’s Hour is virtual every 2nd (5/11) and 4th Tuesday (5/25) on Facebook.
Graduate Recognition KPL would like to once again recognize local high school and college graduates in a window display. If you want to be added to our display, please call us or send an email to circulation@krumlibrary.org. Please use Grad Display as the subject and include the graduate’s name and school.
Summer Reading Program is coming! June 1—July 31 We will be using ReadSquared again this year to track reading. There will be games, missions, badges and more in ReadSquared. We will have drop-in crafts and science activities each week, as well as weekly virtual storytime programs. Information kits can be picked up starting May 25.
Staff Pick from CJ I recommend Egg Shooters by Laura Childs. It is a good, light read. It is suspenseful without being too dark or violent. It is part of the Cackleberry Club Mystery Series, which is a great series for those that like mysteries.
KPL is sad to announce that our afternoon circulation desk librarian Alex Mills will be leaving us to pursue other ventures. We wish her well and are grateful for the service she has given to KPL.
