Eldridge Branch
The Eldridge Branch is the headquarters for the Scott County Library System.
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Monday, April 22, 2024 - 1:30pm
Join us for the monthly meeting of the Friends group to discuss fundraisers, events, and more. Support your library and become a Friend! New members welcome.
Monday, April 22, 2024 - 6:30pm
Discuss the monthly title with our group of book lovers. New members are always welcome. This month we will be reading Hope's boy by Andrew Bridge.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 4:00pm
Celebrate reading as a family! Each meeting includes a read-aloud and hands-on activities. No pre-reading is required. This program is recommended for kids in grades K-2, with a grown-up. Sign up for an event reminder here: https://www.remind.com/join/sclsreadme
April—Blast Off: Discover the mysteries of the universe, look through a telescope, and design a mini rocket.
Join us in April as we host three new online author talk presentations! April welcomes Smithsonian Curator, Paula J. Johnson to talk to us about American Table: The Foods, People, and Innovations That Feed Us. Additionally, we will host our first-ever two author event with Colum McCann and Diane Foley as they talk about American Mother. Finally, Xochitl Gonzalez will join us to chat about her new book Anita de Monte Laughs Last.
Each talk features the opportunity to participate in author Q&A or pre-submit questions during registration! Read on for details on how to register for these and other upcoming talks.
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The brand-new Seed Library is now open!
Stop by the Eldridge Branch to grab some seeds and get ready for growing season!
Everyone, no matter age or library affiliation, can take three packets per visit as supplies last. The Seed Library is open during open library hours-- check out branch hours here.
The Scott County Library has a great new newsletter system for sending reading recommendations. Use the link to sign up for your favorite genres and get the latest news and events. Once you sign up, you must confirm your choices via the confirmation email. If you've been following Christine's Library Journal reviews, you'll want to sign up for the Reading Roundup option. https://bit.ly/sclsnews