Laura Jo's Book Nook
July is a great time to jump in the car and take a family vacation! As you prepare for your trip, come to the Library for DVDs to play which might make that trip even more pleasant. Music CD's could be a peaceful afternoon nap time background. Another idea for fun family time in the car is to listen to a book on CD together. Perhaps your younger children are too young to read chapter books, but are they too young to listen to them? Enjoying a book together...that can be a great time for everyone!
Here are some popular books and series that are available in CD form. All these choices are chapter books, but we also have picture books with an enclosed CD. Ask a librarian to help you find the perfect one for your family.
Al Capone Does my Shirts
by Gennifer Choldenko
When Moose's family moves to Alcatraz Island so his father can work as a guard and his sister can attend a special school, he has to leave his friends behind. He hopes to protect his sister, live up to his parents' expectations, and stay out of trouble. But on Alcatraz, trouble is never far away.
Beezus and Ramona
by Beverly Cleary
Big sister, Beezus, tries to be patient with her younger sister Ramona, but it isn't easy! Sometimes they fight, but the girls are sisters and that means they will always love each other - just not every single minute!
The One and Only Ivan
by Katherine Applegate.
Ivan is an easy going gorilla. He lives at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall, and has grown accustomed to humans watching him though the walls of his domain. He rarely misses his life in the jungle. And yet...
Geronimo Stilton
by Geronimo Stilton
Geronimo Stilton runs a newspaper, but his true passion is writing, and his books are all best sellers. His stories are funny... fa-mouse-ly funny. They are whisker-licking good tales and that's a promise!
Magic Tree House
by Mary Pope Osborn
The Magic Tree House series takes the reader to many exotic places for exciting adventures. Follow Jack and Annie as they travel back in time and space.
Wonder
by R, J. Palacio
August Pullman was born with a facial deformity. You can imagine how a deformity and being the new kid in school can be extraordinarily hard. Can he convince his new classmates that he's just like them - despite appearances?
Junie B. Jones
by Barbara Park
Junie B. Jones is a kindergarten, and then first grade, girl who always manages to get into trouble. Eight of her adventures are on this cd. These books are very readable by kindergarten and first graders, but even younger children can enjoy the antics.
A to Z Mysteries
by Ron Roy
This series has titles beginning with A and ending with Z.
Join Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose as they solve exciting mysteries with cliffhanger chapter endings. Written for young readers, the books could be an exciting adventure for family listening.
Nate the Great
by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
Nate the Great, with his dog Sludge, is a busy detective. These books, written for young readers, share his various cases and would be a wonderful family book to hear.
Book Nook is written by
Assistant Children's Librarian,
Laura Jo Tebbe.
She can be contacted at ljtebbe@greensburglibrary.org.
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Vanessa's Picks
Fiction
The Fixer
by Joseph Finder
The Invasion of the Tearling
by Erika Johansen
The Library at Mount Char
by Scott Hawkins
Murder Freshly Baked
by Vannetta Chapman
Paradise Sky
by Joe R. Lansdale
Non-Fiction
How to Catch a Russian Spy
by Naveed Jamali
A Lucky Life Interrupted
by Tom Brokaw
Pirate Hunters
by Robert Kurson
Team of Teams
by Stanley McChrystal
Will College Pay Off?
by Peter Cappelli
Do you have a book request or suggestion for Vanessa?
Email her at vmartin@greensburglibrary.org
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New in the Teen StudioBacklash
by Sarah Darer Littman
The Ghosts of Heaven
by Marcus Sedgwick
I Am Princess X
by Cherie Priest
Disappear Home
by Lara Hurwitz
Cuckoo Song
by Frances Hardinge
Material Girls
by Elaine Dimopoulos
Flirty Dancing
by Jenny McLachlan
Not a Drop to Drink
by Mindy McGinnis
Do you have a book request or program suggestion for
Teen Librarian, Lori Durbin?
Email her at ldurbin@greensburglibrary.org
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Greensburg Public Library hours:
Monday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Friday:
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday:
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday:
Closed
Westport Branch Library hours:
Monday - Thursday: 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday:
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Friday and Sunday:
Closed
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The Library will be closed on
Saturday, July 4
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Friends of the Library
Summer Vacation Book Sale!
 Monday, July 6
through
Saturday, July 11
Shop the sale during regular Library hours.
Book sale tables will be located
near the check out desk.
All proceeds from book sales benefit
the Library.
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Meet our staff!Linda Horner  Linda has been with the Library for five years and says, "I love it all! This is my retirement job and I find it so fulfilling."
Linda supervises the Library's Student Pages and she likes that part of her job the best. She feels pride in the kids and wants them to go on to successful futures.
Linda is married to Joe, who is retired. They built their house in Greensburg three years ago to be closer to their five grandchildren. They love living in Greensburg. By her own admission, Linda is "never still a moment." She attends all of her grand-children's sporting events; the boys are avid golfers and the girls play tennis. Linda and Joe spend time together on weekly day trips. Linda is active in St. Marys parish, has a lunch buddy with Big Brothers, Big Sisters and mentors in a cancer support group. Linda graduated from Mt. St. Joe with an associate degree as a paralegal and spent 34 years working with attorneys. She says that is why Law and Order is her favorite TV show!
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Wednesday, July 1
2:00 p.m.
The Water Show
Wear your bathing suit to the library for a fun, wet and watery show. Plan to get wet and don't forget your beach towel! No registration required.
Thursday, July 2
Make and Take Thursday
All day
Make a "Captain America" shield to
celebrate the 4th!
Thursday, July 9
Make and Take Thursday
All day
Drop by and make a Lego cookie out of graham crackers, frosting, and candy.
Thursday, July 9
10 a.m.
Drop in Lego Program
Stop by and create something from Lego's. This is a drop-in program for kids of all ages.
Thursday, July 16
Make and Take Thursday
All day
Make a back-to-school chalkboard craft.
Teens
Thursday, July 2
1:00 p.m.
4th of July T-shirt painting
Celebrate the holiday in a paint your own
hand painted t-shirt! Use a couple of different painting techniques to create a one-of-a-kind design.
You will need to provide your own white, washed t-shirt.
Thursday, July 9
1:00 p.m.
Water and Shaving Cream Day
Wet, messy and fun! Sign up here to have a shaving cream war, play water games and eat ice cream. This event is held outdoors. Come dressed to get wet and bring a towel! (girls - bathing suits must be covered by a pair of shorts. Boys - shirts required.) Tuesday, July 21 1:00 p.m. Coding Class - part oneThis class (followed by a second on July 28) will be on the fundamentals of web programming. Learn basic programming concepts. Then, go "one step beyond," using JSFiddle to learn JavaScript syntax and manipulate websites in real time. All participants will want to have an e-mail address so they can save their work and continue their exploration at home or at the library. Sign up here. Tuesday, July 281:00 p.m. Coding Class - part two
This is the second of two classes. Sign up here.
Thursday, July 30
1:00 p.m.
Kemps, Spoons and Milkshakes! Come play Kemps and Spoons and have a milkshake! These card games are easy to play. If you don't know how, we'll teach you!
Sign up here to have a little fun before school starts!
Adults
Tuesday, July 14 6:00 p.m. Knit Night Knitting, crochet, and all forms of
needlework welcome!
Thursday, July 16 6:00 p.m. Computer Fundamentals - Hardware, Software, and Saving Are you interested in getting started with computers, but unsure where to begin? Your library has the tools you need to help cross the digital divide! This monthly recurring class aimed at novice computer learners will cover the fundamentals of computer hardware and software, including how to use a mouse and save files to your computer. This class is limited to 10 registrants, but will be offered monthly except for in June and December. Register here.
The next Library Board meeting will be on Tuesday, July 28 at 4:00 p.m. in the
conference room. The public is welcome
to attend.
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Did You Ever Wonder...  about fireworks?Here's a collection of random fireworks facts!
- Fireworks originated in China some 2,000 years ago. The most prevalent legend has it that fireworks were discovered or invented by accident by a Chinese cook working in a field kitchen who happened to mix charcoal, sulphur and saltpeter (all commonly found in the kitchen in those days). The mixture burned and when compressed in an enclosure (a bamboo tube), the mixture exploded.
- The earliest documentation of fireworks dates back to 7th century China. They were invented more than 2000 years ago in China.
- China is the largest manufacturer and exporter of fireworks in the world. 90% of all fireworks originate from here.
- The first recorded fireworks in England were at the wedding of King Henry VII in 1486.
- Dreaming about fireworks means that you like to be the center of attention and are showing off to others. It also symbolizes enthusiasm and exhilaration.
- Queen Elizabeth was so fascinated with fireworks that she created an honorary title, "Fire Master of England" for the individual who created the best fireworks.
- A sparkler burns at a temperature over 15 times the boiling point of water. Three sparklers burning together generate the same heat as a blowtorch.
- Static electricity in synthetic clothing can set off firecrackers. People making firecrackers wear only cotton clothing while making firecrackers.
- Half of all firework injuries are to children under the age of 16.
- At first fireworks were only orange and white. In the Middle Ages new colors were achieved by adding different salts. The hardest color to create is blue.
- A string of firecrackers that went on and on lasting 22 hours marked the New Years day celebrations in Hong Kong in 1996.
- Before the Declaration of Independence was even signed, John Adams envisioned fireworks as a part of the festivities. In a letter to Abigail Adams on July 3, 1776, he wrote that the occasion should be commemorated "with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more." The first commemorative Independence Day fireworks were set off on July 4, 1777.
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Each month the newsletter highlights
events in our community that might
be of interest to you.
These are not Library events.
Please contact the appropriate people for more information.Summer Farmer's Market
Every Friday
2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
South Side of Courthouse Square
Browse products from regional vendors at the Farmer's Market. Fruits, vegetables, flowers, crafts, and more. Fireworks!
Friday, July 3
Dusk
Decatur County Fairgrounds
Sponsored by the Decatur County Parks and Recreation Department
Donations will be accepted to help with the cost of the $6,500 show.
Lake Santee 4th of July Celebration
July 4
11 a.m. - dark
Lake Santee will begin its festivities at 11 a.m. with a barbecue, followed by a beach bash from 2 to 4 p.m. including water slides for kids. Music will begin at 6 p.m., with fireworks to conclude the celebrations at dusk. Admission is free to the public, but visitors can bring cash for the garage sales that will be held around the lake, as well as food from the Kiwanis barbecue and the Sea Shack. Visitors are encouraged to bring coolers, lawn chairs, blankets and towels. Decatur County 4-H Fair
July 9 - 16
Decatur County Fairgrounds
Decatur County Equine Enthusiast 4th Annual Open Speed Show
July 17-19
Decatur County Fairgrounds www.tripleequinerescue.com812-593-2815 Come watch horses and riders from around the region compete for the fastest time in contests including barrel-racing and pole-bending. Music on the Square
Batesville Dixeland Band
July 24th
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Gazebo on the Greensburg Square
Bring your lawn chairs down to the Square for some
toe tapping entertainment! Tenderloin Throwdown
Saturday, July 25
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Greensburg Courthouse Square
812-222-0037 Free Admission Tenderloin Throwdown Contest for the best pork tenderloin sandwich in Indiana. Prizes are given for: Best Breaded, Best Grilled, Most Creative. People's Choice with entertainment and games.
Arts and Cultural Council of Decatur County
Sidewalk Chalk Art Expo
Saturday, July 25
114 E Washington St.
Website: www.artsingreensburg.org812-663-8600 Local art students join forces to create amazing sidewalk art for the Tenderloin Throwdown visitors! Great Fun!
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