On the Shelf

Library@Nite

Yep, it’s that time of the month when the Downieville Library opens up in the evening. This happens on the second Monday of each month — thus, we’ll be open on July 14, 6:00 to 8:00 PM. This is especially designed for specific groups of people: (1) those who work during the times when we are normally open during the day (Tuesdays, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and, Thursdays, noon to 4:00 PM); (2) children who, during the school year, have a hard time escaping from their classes to get to the library; (3) those folk who just enjoy getting out in the evening, and need some place to go and hang out; and, (4) everyone else. So — looking forward to seeing all of you next Monday evening.

The Children’s Hour

Here’s a reminder that the summer children’s program is in full swing at the Downieville Library. It takes place on Thursday, starting at 12:15 PM. Peggy Daigle is engaging younger children in reading and activities. Paul Guffin is engaging older children in writing poetry. Additionally, every child receives a prize every time they come.

What’s New on the Shelf

Several new items have decided to take up residence on the shelves of the Downieville Library — and we are glad to welcome them. Here they are:

Fiction books:

From Park to Playa, by Nell Cross Beckerman (easy reader)

Ride, Roll, Run — Time for Fun, by Valerie Bolling (easy reader)

Here Are the Seeds, by JaNay Brown-Wood (easy reader)

The Last Stand, by Antwan Eady (easy reader)

Wild Dreamers, by Margarita Engle (young adult verse novel)

Berry Song, by Michaela Goade (easy reader)(2023 Caldecott Honor book)

Big, by Vashti Harrison (easy reader) (2024 Caldecott Medal winner)

Hike, by Pete Oswald (easy reader)

Another, by Christian Robinson (easy reader)

A Killing Season, by Priscilla Royal (mystery)

Chambers of Death, by Priscilla Royal (mystery)

Forsaken Soul, by Priscilla Royal (mystery)

Justice for the Damned, by Priscilla Royal (mystery)

Sorrow Without End, by Priscilla Royal (mystery)

Valley of Dry Bones, by Priscilla Royal (mystery)

My Daddy Is a Cowboy, by Stephanie Seales (easy reader)

Ash’s Cabin, by JenWang (young adult graphic novel)

Summer Is Here, by Renée Watson (easy reader)

Non-fiction books:

Thank a Farmer, by Maria Gianferrari (juvenile)

Roadside Geology of Northern California, by David D. Alt & Donald W. Hyndman

On the Wings of Words, by Lillian Isenberg Rodich (poetry)

Contenders: Two Native Baseball Players, One World Series, by Traci Sorell (juvenile)

How Do You Spell Unfair?: MacNolia Cox and the National Spelling Bee, by Carole Boston Weatherford (juvenile)

Audio-books:

Tailspin, by Catherine Coulter (thriller)

Crash & Burn, by Lisa Gardner (mystery)

The House of Secrets, by Brad Meltzer (thriller)

Relic, by Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child (thriller)

The Wheel of Darkness, by Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child (thriller)

Delusion in Death, by J.D. Robb (mystery)