May 2022 Newsletter

MAY 2022 NEWSLETTER

AZLE MEMORIAL LIBRARY IN THIS ISSUE: -SUMMER READING IS ALMOST HERE! -NEW MOVIES & AUDIOBOOKS -START A NEW SERIES -SUDOKU PUZZLES -AND MORE!

From the Director's Desk

Happy May! Did anyone get a chance to see some of the beautiful wildflowers in bloom this April? It's always exciting to see patches of bluebonnets along the sides of the roads. As the wildflowers fade and the days get hotter, our staff knows that means something big is approaching - Summer Reading! Have you heard of Summer Reading? If so, you will be happy to know it will be back (in-person) beginning June 3! If you haven't ever participated or are new to the area, this will be a GREAT time to join in the fun!

Summer Reading is a free program we offer each June and July for all ages (0-100+). There are two parts. The first part consists of a reading "contest". Participants can register for free, then read as much as they can and keep track of their reading time. All reading counts - including books, audiobooks, magazines, reading to a child or listening to someone else read, etc. After certain reading milestones are achieved (5 hours up to 300 hours) participants can turn in their reading logs to earn prizes and raffle tickets throughout the summer! There is no gimmick or catch, we just want to reward you for reading!

The second part of Summer Reading consists of free events and activities that take place in June and July. These will include a live animal show for kids, family mini-golf in the library, yoga for adults, a special teen activity, family movies, and so much more!

Why do we offer Summer Reading? The main reason is to keep kids reading all summer long so their brains stay active and they are ready to start school in the fall. We include adults because reading is just as important to keep their brains active as well! The other reason we offer Summer Reading? It's just fun! Be on the lookout in late May for the "Summer Guide," which will replace the monthly newsletter in June and July and contains all the details about Summer Reading. Be sure to attend our kick-off event on June 3 from 12-6 pm!

-Curren McLane, MLS

What is the Library Staff Currently Reading?

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FRIDAY, JUNE 3RD FROM 12PM TO 6PM UPCOMING AGRILIFE PROGRAMS @ AML:

Cooking Well, For One or Two Tuesday, May 3rd | 6:30 PM Make the most out of cooking for a household of one or two. Learn new cooking strategies, recipes, and more! Samples will be provided.

Chair Exercises Monday, May 9th | 11:00 AM Join us for a 30-minute chair exercise session followed by a short lesson on the benefits of physical activity, including healthy recipes and snacks! Participants are encouraged to bring their own mat or towel. Water will be provided.

These FREE programs for adults take place in the Library Community Room.

National Poetry Month Winners Dark

by Piper

Grow Little Seed

by Ruby

Turn off the light, 'Cause the dark is better,

Grow little seed, way up tall

We're all the same

Grow little seed, do not stall.

No good, no bad,

I want to see you,

Just blobs of black

Please, please, please!

Just shades of black and grey,

Grow, grow, grow,

So turn off the light,

I love you, little seed.

It's better that way.

Unfold us and Read

by Lily We live to be opened

Or a teenage girl

unfolded and read,

With nothing to do,

Without a child to study us,

Finds a story to read

We are not living, but dead.

And can't put it down till she's through.

We wait for a little boy

We desire to be pulled

To peer with adoration,

Right off of the shelf,

To pick us up with unquenchable joy

Without a young child to read us

And clutch us tight with anticipation!

We are by ourselves.

If we could cry out We would warble and say, "Please don't leave us here, Please take us away."

Last month we asked for original poems from grades K-12.

These are the top 3 winning poems.

Storytime Break Storytime is on break during the month of May while our Children's Librarian, Miss Katie, finalizes exciting plans for Summer Reading!

A special "Family Adventure Storytime" will take place this June and July on Wednesdays. Look for details about Storytime and more in the Summer Reading Guide, published in late May.

LEGO CLUB May 18th 4:30 PM r Join us fo th's this mon b Lego Clu e! challeng l What wil te? you crea LEGO Club occurs on the third Wednesday of each month at 4:30 PM in the Library Community Room. Kids of all ages (and the young at heart!) are welcome to attend this FREE program! LEGOS are supplied by the library.

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CITY-WIDE CLEAN UP AND RECYCLING EVENT

SATURDAY, MAY 7 - 8 AM - 1 PM CITY GARAGE - 470 DENVER TRAIL The City of Azle and Community Waste Disposal (CWD) will be conducting a FREE city-wide clean-up. Residents (with proof of Azle residency) can drop off brush, furniture, bulky items, appliances, metal for recycling and small amounts of construction materials from do-it-yourself projects.

CWD will also collect Household Hazardous Waste (paints, chemicals, cleaners, used motor oil, and batteries), E*waste (computers, printers, electronic devices, old television sets), used tires, and a document shredder will be on site.

FOR DETAILS VISIT WWW.CITYOFAZLE.ORG QUESTIONS? CONTACT 817-444-4511

First Things First: Your Next Favorite Series

Beginning a new book series is an adventure! Are you ready to take the first step? The titles below are the first books in a few of the most popular series in our library. Let the adventure begin!

BRIDGERTON

BY JULIA QUINN

A regency romance that follows the lives and relationships of two aristocratic families.

MITFORD SERIES

BY JAN KARON

Follows the lives of Father Tim and other residents of a fictional small, idealistic town.

CENTURY TRILOGY

BY KEN FOLLETT

Historic epic that follows 5 international families over the course of a century.

NYPD RED

BY JAMES PATTERSON

NYPD Red is a taskforce dedicated to dealing with the problems of New York's Rich and Famous.

CORMORAN STRIKE ISABEL DALHOUSIE

BY ROBERT GALBRAITH

BY ALEXANDER MCCALL SMITH

A wounded veteran opens a struggling detective agency and takes on dangerous high profile cases.

A female sleuth tackles murder and mayhem on the cobblestone streets of Edinburgh.

KOPP SISTERS

BY AMY STWART

Based on the forgotten true story of one of the nation's first female deputy sheriffs.

QUINCY/RAINIE

TEMPERANCE BRENNAN WALT LONGMIRE

BY KATHY REICHS

BY CRAIG JOHNSON FBI Profiler Pierce Quincy A forensic anthropologist Introduces Sherriff Walt investigates human and his partner Rainie Longmire of Big Horn remains to solve crimes solve crimes involving Mountain country in and unearth secrets. killers and psychopaths Wyoming.

BY LISA GARDNER

Popular Fantasy/Sci-Fi Series First Books:

What's Next?

Looking for the next title in a series? Try one of these helpful websites: fantasticfiction.com goodreads.com

Who's Who on Staff? Meet Averie!

Averie joined the library as a part-timer in June 2021 and has a literary mindset and great sense of humor! She says she wanted to work in a library because she loves books and liked the idea of being surrounded by them while at work. You will often see Averie working our Information Desk or out shelving.

Averie has a bachelor's degree in English and was the editor of her school's literary journal. While at work she loves talking to patrons about what they are reading and getting new ideas to add to her own reading list. She says that her favorite resource that the library offers is CreativeBug. In her words, "I'm not very creative, but I love watching videos of people who are!"

Some of Averie's Favorite Author's & Genres:

Averie

*Donna Tartt *Sally Rooney *Contemporary Fiction *Memoirs (Averie says she is a "purist" and prefers real, tangible books over digital formats).

MAIN STREET BOOK CLUB

3RD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH AT 6 PM WHAT IS BOOK CLUB? MAIN STREET BOOK CLUB HAS BEEN MEETING AT THE AZLE LIBRARY SINCE 2011 AND THERE IS ALWAYS A MIX OF LONG-TIME MEMBERS AND NEW ATTENDEES. ADULTS OF ALL AGES ARE INVITED TO READ THE BOOK SELECTION FOR THE MONTH AND PARTICIPATE IN A LIBRARIAN-LED DISCUSSION BASED ON THE BOOK. IF YOU LOVE TO READ, THEN

May 17

COME GIVE BOOK CLUB A TRY!

June 21

Take Care.

Self-care, self-help, inspirational titles...free to check out from Overdrive and the Libby app.

ntrls.overdrive.com Log-in with your library card number to start reading.

Azle is BUZZED about these books!

TOP FICTION CHECK-OUTS BY ADULTS IN MARCH & APRIL 2022

ARRIVING SOON!

NEW MOVIES @ AML

Did you know adult cardholders can check out up to 10 movies at a time? If a title you want to watch is currently checked out you can place it on "hold" and we will contact you when it is available. To place an item on hold log in to your library account, call the library at 817-752-2682, or inquire at our Information Desk.

NEW AUDIOBOOKS COMING SOON!

Sudoku

Sudoku is played on a grid of 9 x 9 spaces. Within the rows and columns are 9 “squares” (made up of 3 x 3 spaces). Each row, column and square (9 spaces each) needs to be filled out with the numbers 1-9, without repeating any numbers within the row, column or square.

puzzle #1

3 5 3

7

2 6 1

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6

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6

4 1

2 9 8 2 8 3 8 9 6 3 5 1 4 1 6 9 7 1 2 6 6 9 7 3 1 6 5 8 9 4 6

5

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Answers

(flip upside down) 6 9 4 7 2 3 1 8

2 1 3 8 6 5 9 4

5 8 7 1 9 4 3 6

9 3 6 4 1 2 5 7

1 4 5 6 7 8 2 3

4 6 3

8 7 2 3 5 9 6 1

puzzle #1

4 2 8 5 3 1 7 9

7 5 1 9 4 6 8 2

1

3 6 9 2 8 7 4 5

4 6 3 5

1 2 8 3 7 6 9 5

3 4 9 1 5 8 7 2

7 5 6 4 9 2 1 8

4 1 7 2 8 9 3 6

8

2 6 3 5 1 7 4 9

7

9 8 5 6 4 3 2 1

puzzle #2

9

6 3 1 8 2 4 5 7

1

8 7 2 9 3 5 6 4

2

7 6 1 8 3 5 9 4

5

6

4

4

9

8

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1 9 4

7

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4 5

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DEWEY DECIMAL NUMBER OF THE MONTH

917.64 (TEXAS TRAVEL)

MAY 27 IS NATIONAL ROAD TRIP DAY. TEXAS HAS COUNTLESS ROADS, PARKS, CULTURAL SIGHTS, AND MORE TO EXPLORE (NOT TO MENTION GREAT FOOD, SCENIC CAMPING, AND HISTORICAL LANDMARKS). SO STOCK UP ON SNACKS, HOP IN THE CAR, AND SEE WHERE THE ROAD TAKES YOU!

City of Azle Concert Series

Free Admission * Live Music * May Through June * Every Friday 8-10 PM Central Park Amphitheater (263 West Main Street, Azle, TX 76020)

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UPCOMING CLOSURES 5/12: STAFF TRAINING 5/30: MEMORIAL DAY 7/4: INDEPENDENCE DAY 7/29: SUMMER READING FINALE PARTY The Library will be closed on the date(s) listed above. Outside return drops and access to your account online remain available 24/7.

To access your account online, visit http://catalog.mypcla.com and click on "my account". Log in using your library card and password. Your password is the last 4 digits of your phone number.

LIBRARY HOURS MONDAY: TUESDAY: WEDNESDAY: THURSDAY: FRIDAY: SATURDAY: SUNDAY:

10 AM - 6 PM 10 AM - 8 PM 10 AM - 6 PM 10 AM - 8 PM 12 PM - 6 PM 10 AM - 4 PM CLOSED

COMPUTER ACCESS, NEW CARD REGISTRATION, AND FAXING END 10 MINUTES BEFORE CLOSING.

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