Superhero comic books have been around since the 1930s, featuring Superman, Captain America, Batman, and much more. There is something about a good comic besides the artwork that seems to catch a reader’s eye. With the gentle brushwork or complex of shading, comic books are an art and a story. Comics are a great source of adventure, mystery, and even romance. Who can deny the thrilling action when Batman goes against the Joker or the complicated romance between Superman and Lois Lane?
It’s that time of year again! Time for school to let out and summer fun to begin! With that comes the Library’s annual Summer Reading Program! This year the program will begin on Monday, May 20th and end on Wednesday, July 31st. This program is for ages birth to 20 and has three different levels:
Leave No Stone Unturned is the first book in the Lexie Starr Mystery Series. The author resides in Bonner Springs, Kansas and begins the story in her home state. It isn’t long, however, before Alexandria Marie Starr (known as Lexie) travels to New York to learn more about her newly acquired son-in-law, Clay. It seems he is hiding a past that could potentially be fatal to her only daughter.
The Excelsior Springs Branch will be having their first Teen Advisory Group meeting this Saturday, May 11th at 3:00 p.m. This special committee will be for teens who are interested in being a voice of influence at MCPL. The mission and goals for the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) will be chosen and voted upon by the participating teenagers, and the teens will also get to decide the number of service hours that can be earned each month. These service hours can also be used to fulfill A+ requirements or other community service hours.
Many of you have probably heard of or seen the movie, Fireproof. The movie was actually inspired by this book, The Love Dare. The book itself was the main feature in the movie. The Love Dare presents a 40-day challenge for husbands and/or wives to take at any point in their marriage. I would highly recommend this book and challenge married couples everywhere to try and make it through this 40-day adventure.
Storm Chaser is an entertaining, yet realistically told story of a 13-year-old girl and her experiences in taming a wild horse. This book was written with readers aged 9 through 12 in mind. However, anyone who likes stories about horses will really enjoy it.
Specially Made Brick Donations for Woodneath Library
As many of you already know, the new Woodneath Library Center will be opening soon on June 22nd. This library will be truly unique with one of the special enhancements being a Children’s Patio. This patio will be an outdoor extension of the Children’s Storytime Barn that is being created and will overlook a beautiful tree-lined creek. What makes this patio so special is that the bricks will be engraved with names or drawings by supporters like you!
Here’s the second picture that our Photo Fun group selected to share with you. This picture of the lights was taken at the Children's Mercy Hospital on Broadway in Kansas City, Missouri. Jake Anderson took this picture.
Here’s a special picture our Photo Fun group would like to share with you. This picture of the bulldozer was taken in White Cloud, Kansas. Dorsia Davidson took this picture.
Check back with us next week to see another great picture.
