This summer, we celebrate the U.S.A with our Summer Reading Club theme, Read, White, and Blue! The whole family—kids, teens, and adults—can earn prizes and have fun while reading over the summer. If you need selection suggestions, look no further than the special displays and reading lists throughout the library. Our librarians have hand-picked top titles for you.

I also encourage you to join your neighbors and fellow library patrons in reading this year’s One Book, One Community selection, Widow of the South by Robert Hicks. The selection pays homage to this year’s 150th anniversary of the Civil War. We will host a book discussion in July and a special keynote presentation and book signing with the author. [details and links]

This summer, we have a calendar exploding with summer diversions and family fun. From big-name author visits to concerts, workshops, and even a summer picnic, your Vernon Area Public Library is the place to be this summer vacation. Check us out!