That’s a wrap on summer events at the library

WWe had a terrific summer at the William Bradford Huie Library. Our Summer Reading Program was fantastic, and we want to thank all those who worked to make it a success.

Our Hartselle Police Department and Morgan County Sheriff’s Department did a wonderful job at the kickoff event. We also want to give a shout out to the Hartselle Fire and Rescue and our Public Works Department. They did a great job explaining their jobs and what they do in our community. Mayor Garrison opened up City Hall for one of the programs allowing our young patrons the opportunity to see how our city government works to keep our city running smoothly. We appreciated Dr. Sittason from Sittason Family Dentistry and Dr. Parker from Animal Tracks taking time out of their demanding schedules to participate in our Summer Reading Program. Of course, we are so thankful for the library staff, Alex VanKoughnett, Sarah Laughmiller and Chrissy Tucker for all their hard work and planning that goes into making our programs a success.

BY MICHELLE BLAYLOCK LIBRARY MANAGER WILLIAM BRADFORD HUIE LIBRARY OF HARTSELLE

What’s next? It’s fall y’all! The programs never stop at the library. We have lap babies storyt ime, pre-K story time, kids book club, adult painting classes, adult book club, movie nights and kids painting classes. Starting in September we are going to add an additional kids’ paint class. We will have one class for our pre-k-kindergarten and a second class for our first grade through fourth grade. Our painting class for our older kids will be a little more challenging.

We have Jim Phillips coming just in time for Halloween Oct. 30 to share with us some stories about ‘Haunted Alabama.’ We are also planning another Trunk or Treat for this year. It was such a success last year we can’t wait to do it again!

To keep up with all our programming and events just stop by the library and pick up calendar. We also post activities on City of Hartselle’s Facebook page, Friends of Huie Library Facebook page and you are welcome to call us at 256-773-9880.

Hope to see you at the library!

From the librarians:

Must

read

young adult fiction novels:

Each of the books below are great reads from the young adult fiction section. In these books, you will find characters who are going through the process of growing up and learning how to be an adult.

“THE INHERITANCE GAMES”

By Jennifer Lynn Barnes

The William Bradford Huie Library of Hartselle is proud to offer readers recommendations from our librarians. These books are picked by Sarah Laughmiller, Chrissy Tucker and Alex VanKoughnett. Come to the ibrary to check these out and more.

This is the first of a trilogy about an eccentric billionaire that leaves almost his entire fortune to a stranger. Avery Grambs is a high school student that recently lost her mother and is living with her half-sister, Libby. One day, they get a visit from a young man in an expensive suit who tells them that Avery must be in Texas for the reading of Tobias Hawthorne’s will. The young man turns out to be the heir apparent, Grayson Hawthorne. When Avery and Libby arrive at the estate, they are met with the other Hawthornes – who are none too thrilled that they are there. After the reading of the will, everyone is shocked to learn that the family gets peanuts compared to the lion share left to this mysterious stranger. Now Avery has to live in Hawthorne house with the family for a year to receive her inheritance. Avery, as well as the four Hawthorne grandsons, all received a letter from Tobias. One clue leads to another until they are all in a race to figure out the secrets kept by old man Hawthorne. Avery has to figure out who she can trust. And in a house full of people that seem to hate you, that can be a challenge.

“THE UPSIDE OF FALLING”

By Alex Light

Becca Hart used to believe in love. When her former friend, now turned nemesis picks on her for not ever having a boyfriend, Becca blurts out that she’s been secretly dating someone. Brett Wells is the football star and a super popular guy around school. Everyone thinks he can date whoever he wants. Brett is just too preoccupied with his future to have a girlfriend. When Brett overhears Becca’s lie, he volunteers to be her mystery guy. It’s a win-win for everyone. Brett gets his friends off his back about being too busy for a girlfriend, and Becca can keep up appearances. Soon, they both find out just how much they have in common. They have some things from their past to face, and their fake relationship starts to feel very real.

“RUBY RED”

By Kerstin Gier

Gwyneth Shepherd’s sophisticated, beautiful cousin Charlotte has been prepared her entire life for traveling through time. Unexpectedly, Gwyneth is the one who has this most special ability. Now, she must unearth the mystery of why her mother would lie about her birth date, brush up on her history and work with Gideon – the time traveler from a similarly gifted family. His gift passes the gene through its male line while Gwyneth’s passes down through the female line. Together, Gwyneth and Gideon journey through time to discover who, in the 18th century and in contemporary London, they can trust.

“ROYAL BLOOD”

By Aimee Carter

Evangeline Bright, also known as Evan, is your average American girl. She’s been kicked out of multiple boarding schools and is about to be expelled from another for setting a building on fire. Also, she just happens to be the illegitimate daughter of the King of England. After her latest expulsion, her father decides enough is enough and she will be spending the summer in England with him. Now living in Windsor Castle, Evan is thrust into a world she’s only ever observed. Her hostile stepmother wants her gone. Her half-sister, the King’s legitimate heir, ridicules her at every turn. And new “friends” plot to destroy her and even try to frame her for murder. All of this gets leaked to the press and they are ready to make the whole world think she killed someone. Will Evan ever find a way out of this mess?