CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS:
Monroe Library:
Friday Fun July 11, 18, and 25 at 4:30 PM ages 5 and up stories, songs, activities.
Forensics 101-Bug Science for ages 8-12 on July 16 at 3 PM
Book Club - Charlotte’s Web ages 8-12 July 17 at 2 PM
Meet the character-Christmas in July with Samantha, the American Girl for ages 7 and up on July 23 at 2 PM

Union West:
Paws A While to Read. Read to Therapy dog sign up for sessions July 12 and 19 at 10 AM
Tiny Bad Bugs. Local pediatrician will read stores and talk aout microscopic bugs July 8 at 3 PM
Book club-Charlotte’s Web July 24 at 2 PM
Cartooning Club ages 8 and up July 24 at 5:30 PM

Edward’s Memorial:
Book Club - Charlotte’s Web July 8 at 3:30 PM
Meet the character - Horrible Harry for ages 5 and up July 21 at 2 PM
Forensics 101-Bug science ages 8-11 731 at 10 AM
MONART for kids for ages 6-9 July 31 at 10 AM

Waxhaw:
Meet Captain Underpants July 14 at 3:30 PM
Book Club-Charlotte’s Web ages 8-12 July 15 at 3;30 PM
Dino Daze ages 5 and up July 21 at 3:30 PM
Forensics 101 ages 8-11 July 22 at 3 PM

TEENS:
Monroe:
Altered T-Shirts: bring some t-shirts and transform them on July 9 from 3-5 PM
Adventures in Art: create your own character July 14 5-6:30 PM

Union West:
Teen book discussion July 9 from 5:30 to 6:30 PM discussing “The Last Book in the Universe” by Rodman Philbrick
Altered T-shirts July 16 from 5-7 PM

Waxhaw:
Altered T-shirts July 10 from 6-7:30 PM
Don’t Bug Me I’m Reading discussing “Maximum Ride: The Agnel Experiment” by James Patterson on July 24 6-7:30 PM

Edwards Memorial:
Corktastic: make cork bulletin boards July 10 from 3-5 PM
Altered T-shirts July 24 from 3-5 PM

ADULTS:
Monroe:
Book talk “Nazi POWs in the Tarheel State” July 1 at 6:30 PM

Advanced Pilates July 16 from 6-8 PM

Woodworking with Waxhaw Woodturners July 19 from 1-2:30 PM

Union West:
Bull or Bear Market? July 12 from 1-3 PM

SMART START FAMILY LITERACY
Teach your children the essential building blocks of reading July and August on Tuesdays at Monroe Library from 6-6:45 PM four sessions July 22, 29, August 5 and 12

Events for September:

In a Dog Daze? How to find your perfect pooch! Maggie Blutreich, American Kennel Club Canine Ambassador and Certified Professional Dog Trainer will offer tips on evaluating a litter, how to screen adult dogs, how to select an organization, breeds and breeders. September 8 at 2 PM

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING GOOD TO READ? THESE ARE SELECTIONS MADE BY VARIOUS REGIONAL LIBRARY BOOKS CLUBS ARE READING FOR SEPTEMBER

“Good Hope Road” by Lisa Wingate
“Nineteem Minutes” by Jodi Picoult
“Atonement” by Ian McEwan
“Brave Enemines” by Robert Morgan (who will be speaker at the Friends of the Union County Public Libraries Fall Author Event November 6)
“March” by Geraldine Brooks
“To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee

WANT TO LEARN TO USE THE COMPUTER OR ENHANCE YOUR SKILLS. EVERY LIBRARY OFFERS BEGINNING AND INTERMEDIATE COMPUTER CLASSES. CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY FOR THE SCHEDULE OF CLASSES.

The Union County Public Library is comprised of the main library in downtown Monroe, four branches spread throughout the county, and one “express” branch in the Unionville Town Hall. The library has much to offer the community besides books, movies, CD’s, and books on tape, there are lessons and access to computers and the internet, book clubs, services for the Hispanic community, and special programs. Information about the public library, locations and hours of operation for all branches, as well as highlights of programs and events can be found on the web site at www.union.lib.nc.us.

The Friends of the Union County Libraries serves as a volunteer organization, which benefits all of the public libraries in Union County. The board members and volunteers raise funds for books, materials, equipment, and other needs not covered by public funds. We provide support and funding for educational programs, author visits, Hispanic programs, and various children’s programs.

Aside from the income generated by membership dues which is used for postage and books, we have two major fundraisers each year that enable us to support the various programs. There is a Fall Author’s Dinner and a Spring Ladies Tea with a popular author. Several other authors are sponsored throughout the year at various library branches at no cost.

We welcome anyone to become a member of the Fireds of the Union County LIbraries. Members receive early notification of events, quarterly newsletters, and the opportunity to purchase tickets to events prior to the general community. There are several membership levels based on your contribution.

If a more active roll is desired with the Friends of the Union County Public Libraries, please contact us. We encourage all citizens of Union County to be active members. Please contact Betty Birch at 704-283-8036.