Every six years, a million people walk through the library doors and a million books go out the doors. Our millionth checkout since July 2010 was Patricia Southcott. She won a gift basket with a Kindle Fire, $100 Amazon Gift card bookmark, courtesy of the Friends group, a Flower Library blanket, tea, cocoa and lots of books.

We're making some changes and we need your help! Are you a tween (ages 10-13) or caregiver of a tween? Let us know what you'd like to see the library provide for you!

Take the survey online here, or fill one out in the library.

Our library is proud to announce that the winners of our local Battle of the Books 2016 competition are the Nerds! This was a bittersweet victory as this was the last year that the returning champs were eligible to compete.

I'd also like to thank all of our participants and their families--I was blown away not only by how well you knew the books, but with how well you treated one another by being great sports. I walked away this year excited about leading you and already looking forward to the next year. My teams are rock stars!

There are forms at the circulation desk that make it quick and easy to donate. Simply ask for one of the forms, check a box or two, then mail or return the envelope to the library with your tax deductible donation.

During our Mother Goose on the Move Story Time this morning, we broke out the brand new bubble machine as a special treat for our young guests! And you guessed it--it was an instant hit! Be watching, it will make many more appearances during Story Times.