Mid-Week MoviesBecause a holiday falls on the first Thursday this month, we have rescheduled the first Mid-Week Movie to Wednesday, July 10. Watch the new version of “Dumbo” in our lower level at 1:15 p.m. Come back to Seward Memorial Library on Wednesday, July 17 at the same time. Relax with friends in front of the large screen and watch “The Upside,” a heartfelt comedy about an unlikely friendship. On Wednesday, July 24 there will be a bonus movie event. The library will show the thought-provoking movie about dramatic situations confronting staff in a public library. “The Public” will start at 1:15 p.m.

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JUNE 2019

2019 June • 1

Used Book BashSeward Memorial Library will host the annual Used Book Bash on Thursday, July 4th. Donated materials as well as items weeded from the library collection may be taken home for a donation to the Friends of Seward Library. Come to the west entrance between 9 a.m. and noon to find some books to add to your shelf or take with you on your vacation. Browse through the boxes and you may discover some liter-ary treasures that need a new home.

Start the July 4th Week with the String Beans!Nebraska’s favorite children’s musicians will be on stage at Seward’s Bandshell on Monday, July 1. The

String Beans concert begins at 7 p.m. Come prepared to sing, dance,

and act like a dinosaur, eat beans … and laugh! Learn some different songs from their new CD. The Friends of Seward Library will serve ice cream for

donations. What a great way to start Seward’s 4th

of July celebration week! The library thanks Runza® Seward for

sponsoring this family-friendly concert and promoting literacy in our community. In the event of rain the concert will be moved to the lower level of Seward Memorial Library.

Seward Memorial Library will be closed on Thursday, July 4 to celebrate Independence Day

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Seward NonprofitsSeward Memorial Library would like to introduce the Seward community to a new nonprofit website. Many Seward nonprofit groups are listed with more information on the link when you click on their official name. If you are part of a group that does not have an expanded link or if your favorite nonprofit is not listed let the library know. The library would be glad to expand the information on this valuable site: www.sewardnonprofits.org.

2019 June • 2

One Book One NebraskaSeward Memorial Library invites the community to share in a discussion of the book selected for the

2019 One Book One Nebraska program. Because Ted Genoways spoke in

the library last fall, he will not be returning this summer. On

Monday, July 8 at 7 p.m. the library will host a time to discuss the farming situation in Nebraska as presented by Ted Genoways in his book,

This Blessed Earth. Spend an evening of recognizing and

appreciating the hard work of our agricultural community. Discover

the challenges technology and politics have added to the lives of generational landowners. Please use the west entrance when you come to this event.

Summer Program Kick-Off PartyThe weather cooperated this year and the Summer Program Kick-Off Street Party was a success! Hundreds of children with their families joined the staff inside and outside the library for food, fun and festivities. The 2019 summer theme is “A Universe of Stories” and the library could not have held this event without the help of the following individuals and organizations:

• Larry and Susan Biel, balloon artists• Four Corners Health Dept.• Pac N Save • Friends of Seward Library• The Avid Readers Band• Seward Police Dept. • Seward Volunteer Fire Dept.

Who is Reading More, the Readers from Mars or the Milky Way?Adults are frequently stopping at the front circula-tion desk to get cards punched, scratched tickets redeemed and to reach into the chocolate candy box. These readers are part of the group who has decided to compete with other adult readers within the Seward community. Participants are randomly divided into the Milky Way team and the Mars team with a Pizza Party promised for the team who reads the most books by July 27. It is not too late to join the challenge. Talk to a librarian if you are interested. Pick up a punch card and get rewards for what you already enjoy doing … reading! This is a summer reading club with no meetings and lots of incentives!

All Seward Reads Together during JulyDuring these hot or rainy summer days escape into an historical novel and read the 2019 All Seward Reads Together title, Caroline: little house revisited by Sarah Miller. View the famous pioneer family’s journey to Kansas from the eyes of Ma Ingalls. The popular Little House series takes on a different perspective as readers share the thoughts and fears of a woman carrying a baby into unknown territory. Discover the joys of simple acts when challenged with daily survival. Multiple copies are available so pick up a book. Watch for programs related to this story in the coming months.

Seward Memorial Library is looking for a Library Assistant I - Children’s Services worker, a year-round position with the City of Seward. Duties include all aspects of children’s programs and involvement in children’s services as well as other library tasks. The position is around 20 hours per week. Applications will be accepted through July 7. The job will begin ASAP following interviews. For more details check on sewardlibrary.org or ask at the front

Fit4SewardAre you hosting a party? Do you need an outdoor game? Are your kids complaining about being bored? Come to Seward Memorial Library and check out lawn games for all ages. Do you need to exercise, but do not want to run in summer heat. Come to Seward Memorial Library and check out our fitness equipment. The library has a collection of materials that are only available during the summer months. Come to the lower level, bring your library card and see what items would make your day more enjoyable. Be fit in Seward.

Dark Ageby Pierce Brown

Almost Midnight by Paul Doiron

The Chelsea Girlsby Fiona Davis

Game of Snipersby Stephen Hunter

Lady in the Lakeby Laura Lippman

The Golden Hourby Beatriz Williams

Never Have I Everby Joshilyn Jackson

The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead

The Pawful Truthby Miranda James

The Second-Worst Restaurant in France

by Alexander McCall Smith

The Seekersby Heather Graham

The Shamelessby Ace Atkins

Sophia Princess Among Beasts

by James Patterson

Window on the Bay Debbie Macomber

Under Currents by Nora Roberts

FICTION BOOKS COMING SOON

Surfside Sistersby Nancy Thayer

2019 June • 3

Chances Are by Richard Russo

Bark of Nightby David Rosenfelt

One Good Deed by David Baldacci

Someone to Honorby Mary Balogh

A Beginner’s Guide to the End

BJ Miller, MD and Shoshana Berger

NON- FICTION BOOKS COMING SOON

2019 June • 4

American Carnage

by Tim Alberta

Fire and Fortitudeby John C. McManus

The Last Leonardoby Ben Lewis

Last Witnessesby Svetlana Alexievich

The Nocturnal Brain

by Guy Leschziner

The Bastard Brigade

by Sam Kean

Crisis in the Red Zoneby Richard Preston

Songs of AmericaJon Meacham &

Tim McGraw

On the Clockby Emily

Guendelsberger

Semicolonby Cecelia Watson

American Predatorby Maureen Callahan

Buzz Sting Biteby Anne

Sverdrup-Thygeson

The Enemy of the Peopleby Jim Acosta

The Volunteerby Jack Fairweather