Geek: Verb

1. To love, to enjoy, to celebrate, to have an intense passion for.
2. To express interest in.
3. To possess a large amount of knowledge in.
4. To promote.

Everyone is passionate about something and we as a public library support all that you geek!  Stop in to see how we support all that you geek.  You can also share what you geek by posting a comment to this post or by visiting geekthelibrary.org! 

‘Geek the Library’ is a community-based public awareness campaign designed to highlight the vital role of public libraries in today’s challenging environment and raise awareness about the critical funding issues public libraries face. To show your support and get your geek on go to geekthelibrary.org. 

It isn’t too late to sign-up for the summer reading program!  There are still many great prizes to be won, fun activities to participate in and tons of good books to read.  To sign-up stop into the library any time we are open! 

Looking for fun and educational websites for your child?  Check out this website from the American Library Association.  It provides  links to tons of websites based on subjects such as animals, arts, math, science, history and more!  Each link also provides appropriate age levels for each site.  See the site at http://www.ala.org/greatsites! 

One of my favorite links from the website was The Worlds Largest Roadside Attractions available at http://www.wlra.us/.

“Be Creative @ Your Library”

is the theme of this year’s summer reading program for children and teens at the Adel Public Library.  Summer activities begin on Wednesday, June 3 at 1 p.m. in the library community room when Lisa and her friends from “Pockets Full of Fun”  will entertain everyone with a fun-filled program of ventriloquism, magic tricks, stories and music.  The show is free and a prize will be given to all children.

Tots through teens may sign up for the Summer Reading Program beginning Monday, June 1.  Each child will receive a book bag with reading guidelines and a summer schedule of events.  The program officially begins on June 3.  Each child will read for pleasure and prizes.

Drama, dance, art and music will be featured in the activity sessions for all school age children on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. beginning June 10.  Pick a time that is convenient for your family.

Pre-School Story Time begins Monday, June 8 at 10:30 a.m. for ages 3-5.  Toddler Time will be held on Tuesdays beginning June 9 - same time - for ages 3 and under.

A weekly Magic Tree House Book Club will begin on Tuesday, June 10 at 2 p.m.  Movie Time will be held on Fridays at 2 p.m.

Print your summer calendars to keep up with all the library activities

Library Activities Calendar

Teen Summer Activities Calendar

Teen activities in June include a photography program, twilight game show, cupcake decorating, tin scrapbook workshop, movie time, and Battle of the Rock Bands.  Teens will also have an opportunity to volunteer at the library this summer.  Training will be held on Thursday, June 4 at 11 a.m.  In addition, a Teen Service Morning will be held on Thursday, June 11 from 10 a.m. until noon.

Adult activities in June include the Scrapbook Club on Friday, June 5 at 6 p.m., Evening Book Club on Thursday, June 25 at 7 p.m., and the Brown Bag Book Club on Monday, June 29 at noon.  The monthly garage sale will be held Friday, June 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, June 27 from 10 a.m. until noon.

Summer Library Hours
Library hours are Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.