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)