NewsSuzi Parron Will Speak in August

Suzi Parron, author of Barn Quilts and the American Quilt Movement, is coming to Seward on Sunday, August 28. Suzi’s presentation on barn quilts will begin at 2 p.m. at Seward Memorial Library. The author will share stories and information from her newly released sequel, Following the Barn Quilt Trail, and will have copies available for purchase and signing. Travel on a coast-to-coast tour of our country as you see and hear about the history of our country’s barn quilts. Connect with families and communities across the U.S. as Suzi celebrates our rural heritage. When Suzi was here in 2013 she spoke to a standing room only crowd. To make sure you have a seat, please register for this free event by calling 402-643-3318, visiting www.sewardlibrary.org, or stopping in the library. Same day registrations will be accepted if there are still seats available.

Seward Memorial Library233 South Fifth StreetSeward, NE 68434402-643-3318

www.sewardlibrary.orgJuly 2016

Have You Read Sutton? J.R. Moehringer’s Sutton was chosen as the 2016 All Seward Reads Together title. The historical novel is based on the true story of Willie Sutton who was born at the beginning of the 20th century in New York. The Great Depression and unemployment lead Sutton to a career as a successful bank robber. Pulitzer Prize winner J.R. Moehringer brings this colorful character back to life and sheds some light on his motives. This book is available in multiple formats at Seward Memorial Library. Several programs are

scheduled in connection with Sutton in the coming weeks.

Current Book Totals: Seward = 1,750, York = 1,610The Summer Reading Smackdown ends on Saturday July 30. Be sure to turn in all of your punch cards, even those that are partially completed, by noon on the 30th!

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Fall Library Programs Begin August 29

Seward Memorial Library will be offering a variety of programs throughout the week beginning with August 29. On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays there will be Story Times for children who are age 3 or older who have not yet attended school. The Pre-Three groups will meet the mornings of August 23, 24, and 25 at 10-10:30 a.m. Children who enjoy creating with LEGO® blocks can build during the LEGO® Club on Monday afternoons. Afterschool Story Club will meet on Tuesday afternoon and children in kindergarten and first grade are invited to attend. The popular Chess Club will meet on Wednesday afternoons. The Maker Club for 2nd-4th grade will be on Thursday afternoons and the Pokémon Club will be back on Friday afternoons. The Chess Club and Pokémon Club are for children in grades one through eight. All afternoon sessions are from 4-4:45 p.m. For specific dates and times check the library website. Registration for the 10-week fall program begins on Wednesday, August 17 and can be done by calling 402-643-3318, visiting the library website at www.sewardlibrary.org or stopping in the library.

Eat Out & Help Your Library The 14th annual “Great Books for Great Kids” fundraiser will be on Tuesday, August 23. If you dine at Runza® any time that day 15% of the sales will be donated to Seward Memorial Library and three elementary school libraries to help purchase books for children. Enjoy good food and provide children with good books.

Library Offers Several ASRT Programs

Seward Memorial Library will be hosting several programs in conjunction with the 2016 All Seward Reads Together (ASRT) selection Sutton by J.R. Moehringer. Get out your calendar and mark these dates:

• On Thursday, August 25 Seward County Commissioner Whitney Fleischman will share information regarding the new Justice Center in Seward at 6:30 p.m.

• The library will host a community book discussion on Monday, September 12 at 7 p.m.

• Dr. Jerry Pfabe will share “True Crimes in Nebraska and Early Seward County” on Sunday, October 2 at 2 p.m.

Mondays - LEGO® Club

Tuesdays - Story Club

Wednesdays - Chess Club

Thursdays - Maker Club

Fridays - Pokémon Club

Regular Library Hours

begin August 15!

Monday 9 - 8 Tuesday 9 - 8 Wednesday 9 - 8 Thursday 9 - 8 Friday 9 - 5 Saturday 9 - 3 Sunday 1 - 4

A library is...

“...infinity under a roof.” – Gail C. Levine

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Titles being read for August:

New York Times Best SellersAug. 8 at 7 p.m.

The Boys in the Boat by Daniel Brown

Midday Mysteries Aug. 16 at noon

American Assassinby Vince Flynn

Random Reads Aug. 22 at noon

The English Teacherby Lily King

If any of these selections interest you, or if you would like to visit or join a club, please call the library at 402-643-3318.

Fit4Seward Winner The 2016 Fit4Seward grand pr ize winner of a new bike was Drew Kratochvil. Thanks goes to the Friends of Seward Library who sponsored this health-promoting family program as well as the following businesses and organizations who supplied additional prizes:

Concordia University Athletic Dept. Lincoln Saltdogs

Seward Recreation Dept. Seward High School

Seward Youth Community Club Sports Express

A library is...

“...like nothing else in the world.” – Stephen Ambrose

The Staff Loves Volunteers

Seward Memorial Library would like to thank the young people who faithfully came to the library to help with Story Time in the mornings and the afternoon programs as well. These volunteers provided extra hands and assisted with activities as needed. The library also appreciates the assistance of adult volunteers with the older children. The donation of

time is a valuable gift and contributes to the success of our summer program.

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Come to the County Fair

All children in the Reading Club this summer will be recognized at the Seward County Fair on Friday, August 12 in the Ag Pavilion at 2 p.m. Reading medallions will be awarded to those readers who have earned 500 points and photos will be taken for the newspaper. Enjoy the fair and celebrate your reading accomplishments.

Will the Library Runners Cross the Finish Line? There are only a few weeks left until the end of the library race which is in progress by the center stairwell. The library runners pace is set by the number of books read by participants in the Summer Reading Club. So far the runners have passed the 10,000 points mark on the track, but they need a boost of energy to get them across the finish line by August 10. Take home extra books so that our runners are not left in their lane. They need you to complete their task and reach the goal.

A library is...

“...the world at your fingertips.” – Sue Grafton

Mid-Week Movies in August

Escape the heat and relax in the cool comfort of a movie in the library. Seward Memorial Library will host a newly released feature DVD on Thursday, August 4 at 1:30 p.m. Travel to the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games and cheer for a gifted American athlete as he breaks records and wins several gold medals. You won’t want to miss this historical drama! Come to the library on Wednesday, August 17 for another inspirational movie at 1:30 p.m. Watch the amazing events that occur in the life of a young girl in Texas, whose tragic story includes the miraculous. For specific titles and more details contact the library at 402-643-3318.

Reading Club Support

Seward Memorial Library would like to recognize the following businesses who generously contributed coupons and items as rewards for the summer reading clubs:

AmigosChapters Books and GiftsDairy QueenPac N SaveRivoli TheatreSeward Bowl

Décor Days are coming

in September! Watch for details

next month.

Thank You! Seward Memorial Library would like to thank all of the individuals who donated materials for the summer program. Requests were made and patrons responded with summer craft supplies as well as unusual food items. Community support is greatly appreciated and the staff is grateful for Seward’s generosity.

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Our Seward County Justice Center

The major building project on Highway 34 in Seward is nearing completion. What do you know about the Seward County Justice Center? County Commissioner Whitney Fleischman will be in Seward Memorial Library sharing the latest information on this new addition to our community on Thursday, August 25 at 6:30 p.m. Learn how much has changed in this field since the time of bank robber Willie Sutton. Sutton, the main character in our All Seward Reads Together title, was incarcerated several times, often managed to escape, and was eventually paroled. This event is in conjunction with Sutton by J. R. Moehringer.

A new piece of art featuring the Seward County Courthouse was unveiled at the library on July 13. The painting, donated in memory

of T. J. Fraser, will have its permanent home in the library after it tours the state for Nebraska’s sesquicentennial.

Recent Library Programs and Events

Dr. John Jurchen gave a presentation called “Ready, Set, Science” on July 21 to a large group of library summer program attendees.

The library hosted a free pool party on July 24 for members of the kids, teen, and adult summer reading clubs.

Magician Keith West amazed the audience and encouraged reading at his performance on July 13 at the library.

A library is...

“...an oasis for thirsty minds.” – Maggie Osborne

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New Fiction Books Coming Soon

Always a Cowboy by Linda Lael

Miller

Arrowood by Laura McHugh

Behind Closed Doors

by B.A. Paris

The Bones of Paradise

by Jonis Agee

The Book That Matters Most by Ann Hood

Crash and Burnby Fern Michaels

Crowned and Dangerous

by Rhys Bowen

Curious Minds by Janet Evanovich

Damaged by Lisa Scottoline

Die Like an Eagle by Donna Andrews

Dragonmark by Sherrilyn Kenyon

Family Tree by Susan Wiggs

First Star I See Tonight by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

Good As Gone by Amy Gentry

A Great Reckoning by Louise Penny

High Stakes by George R. R.

Martin

The Hike by Drew Magary

Insidious by Catherine Coulter

The Jealous Kindby James Lee

Burke

The One Man by Andrew Gross

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New Fiction Books Coming Soon

Rushing Waters by Danielle Steel

The Shattered Tree by Charles Todd

Smooth Operator by Stuart Woods

Sting by Sandra Brown

Sunday Kind of Love by Dorothy Garlock

Sweet Tomorrows by Debbie Macomber

Three Sisters, Three Queens

by Philippa Gregory

A Time of Torment by John Connolly

When the Music’s Over

by Peter Robinson

Where Hope Prevails by Janette Oke

The 15:17 to Paris by Anthony Sadler

Air Fryer Cookbook by Allison Waggoner

American Heiress by Jeffrey Toobin

Crisis of Character by Gary J. Byrne

The Dream of Enlightenment

by Anthony Gottlieb

Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits by Ilona Bray

The Gardener and the Carpenter

by Alison Gopnik

The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo by Amy Schumer

Guinness World Records 2017

Gun Digest 2017

New Non-Fiction Books Coming Soon

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New Non-Fiction Books Coming Soon

How to Ruin Everything

by George Watsky

I Contain Multitudes by Ed Yong

I’m Supposed to Protect You From All This

by Nadja Spiegelman

Liarsby Glenn Beck

A Little Thing Called Life

by Linda Thompson

The Manningsby Lars Anderson

Marvel: Absolutely Every-thing You Need to Know

by Adam Bray

Mind = Blown by Matthew Santoro

The Old Farmer’s Almanac 2017

Patient H.M. by Luke Dittrich

The Perfect Horse by Elizabeth Letts

Presto! by Penn Jillette

Seven Skeletons by Lydia Pyne

Spartan Fit!by Joe DeSena

The Terror Years by Lawrence Wright

Trump Revealed by Michael Kranish

Uninvitedby Lysa TerKeurst

The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World

2017 by Bob Sehlinger

Way of the Reaper by Nicholas Irving

Weekend Wrapsby Cecily

MacDonald