BOOK OF AGES

Next month, we will be reading and discussing Book of Ages: The Life and Opinions of Jane Franklin by Jill Lepore at our Antemeridians Book Club meeting.  Jane Franklin was the youngest sister of Benjamin Franklin.  She was a reader, writer, and political commentator.  However, unlike her brother, she never had the opportunities to participate in the development of the United States' evolution.  Instead, she spent her time raising children and corresponding with her brother.  

Interested in reading about other remarkable women?  Place a hold on one of the titles below!

The Doctors Blackwell by Janice P. Nimura
Vanguard by Martha S. Jones

Eleanor Roosevelt by Blanche Wiesen Cook

The Book of Gutsy Women by Hillary Rodham Clinton

First: Sandra Day O'Connor by Evan Thomas

A Woman of No Importance by Sonia Purnell

Notorious RBG by Irin Carmon

The Accidental Adventurer by Barbara Washburn

Hidden Figures by Marot Lee Shetterly

Lakota Woman by Mary Brave Bird

Outsiders by Lyndall Gordon

Obsessive Genius by Barbara Goldsmith

Fly Girls by Keith O'Brien

Ladies of Liberty by Cokie Roberts

Liar, Temptress, Solider, Spy by Karen Abbott

Eighty Days by Matthew Goodman

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AWARE in Evansville's Diversity and Inclusion Scavenger Hunt

Come on in and take a look, here you'll find your favorite book!  Code: 2793

Not sure about that clue and code?  We'll fill you in...it was the first clue and code for AWARE in Evansville's Diversity and Inclusion scavenger hunt.  We are very excited to be partnering with AWARE on the scavenger hunt, and we had a lot of fun being the first answer to the clue!  If you missed out on the first week, you have plenty of other opportunities to join in.  

Each week the location of the lock box will change.  AWARE will release the weekly lockbox clues and codes on Sundays at 5:00 PM on their Facebook page.  Once you find the lockbox, you will need to enter the 4-digit code to access the packet inside.  The packet includes activity sheets, a game, and a raffle ticket.  The raffle tickets can be submitted into the Weekly Raffle box that is kept at the library near the Youth Services desk.  Entries from the Weekly Raffle will also be entered into the Grand Prize box.  On Monday, August 10, AWARE will hold the Grand Prize drawing.

Want to earn some extra raffle tickets?  You're in luck!

• Check out and return a book featured on AWARE's reading list.  They are out on display at the library.  You will receive 1 ticket for every book you read and return.
• Bring your completed activity sheets and enter them into the Grand Prize drawing box.  

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Summer Library Club

Summer reading is in full swing!  This year you can participate in one of three reading challenges: Children, Teens, or Adults.  A brief description of each reading challenge is listed below.  We are also offering summer crafts for all ages.  All kits will be individually packaged and labeled for the recommended age group (preschool, kids, teens, and adults).  You're welcome to take the kit home or to complete them in our Multipurpose Room or outdoor Children's Patio.  

Children's Reading Challenge - Enter by August 14 for your chance to win our summer reading raffles!

To earn raffle tickets, readers can complete 10 hours of reading or complete 6 activity badges.  You can return you reading trail map and badges log to the Youth Services Desk on the lower level of the library, or you can log your reading and badges online at fpl.beanstack.org/reader365.

• Raffle prizes are goodie bags filled with books, arts and crafts supplies, science kits, and more fun stuff for readers!  Winners will be notified by phone the week of August 16.

Teen Reading Challenge - Enter by August 14 for your chance to win our summer reading raffles!  Fill in a badge for every 1 hour spent reading.  You'll earn a raffle ticket for every 10 hours you spend reading.  You can return your reading log to the Youth Services Desk on the lower level of the library, or you can log your reading online at fpl.beanstack.org/reader365.

• Raffle winners will receive a free book of their choice!  Winners will be notified by phone the week of August 16.

Adult Reading Challenge - Enter by August 14 for your chance to win our summer reading raffles!  Read (or listen to) five books that fit the given categories.  You will earn a raffle ticket for the completed challenge and an additional raffle ticket for each additional book you read.  No duplicate titles will be allowed.  You can return your completed BINGO card to the main service desk located upstairs in the library, or you can log your reading at fpl.beanstack.org/reader365.

• Raffle winners will receive a book of their choice and a book bag of goodies!  Winners will be notified by phone the week of August 16.

For more information visit the library's website: https://www.als.lib.wi.us/EFPL/events/summer-reading-challenge-2020/

PHASE 4 UPDATES

On June 7, the Eager Free Public Library moved into Phase 4 of reopening since closing last year.  This week's blog post will cover what you can expect when using the library while we are operating under this phase.

Current Services

• Library building is open for browsing at 50% occupant capacity.
• Monday-Thursday 9:30am - 7:00pm
• Friday 9:30am - 6:00pm
• Saturday 9:30am - 1:00pm
• All returns need to go in our outside book drop located at our First Street entrance.
• Curbside Pickup
• Available by appointment Monday-Saturday.  Call the library at 608-882-2260 or schedule your pickup online after you receive a notification that your items are in.  Find more information here.
• Study Rooms
• Study rooms are available with a 2 hour limit.  
• Public Computers
• Available on a first-come-first serve basis.  
• Staff will not be offering one-on-one help and will follow social distancing measures with patrons.
• Mask Requirements
• According to revised Evansville city policy, masks are no longer required for vaccinated individuals in the library and other city buildings.

The move to Phase 4 also allows us to bring back some in-person program opportunities.  This month you can expect to see the return of our Mixed Bag Book Club and outdoor storytime.  

We look forward to seeing everyone this summer!