In May, Girl Scout Troop 60166 held a bake sale to benefit the Oxford Public
Library. After the bake sale, the girls donated $355 to the library. This
money was used to purchase children's books. Thanks, girls!

Upcoming Events:       Children

Registration continues for the Oxford Public Library’s Read Under the Big Top summer reading program for children entering grades preK-5. Children will be rewarded for each hour that they read, up to 16 hours, by receiving prizes and fun opportunities, such as the chance to perform in the library’s talent circus in August.
Crafts:
         On Mondays in July, the Oxford Public Library will host Craft Days at 1 PM-8 PM. Children can make free crafts appropriate for preschoolers-fifth graders. This month, the crafts include: Wooden Top on July 6, Circus Paddleball on July 13, Clown Glasses on July 20, and Animal Sun Catchers on July 27. No registration is required for these free programs.
Storytimes:
         The Oxford Public Library hosts All Ages Storytime with stories, songs, and crafts on Tuesdays at 10 AM and 2 PM. The library also hosts Babies & Books, a stories and songs program for infants-three year olds, on Wednesdays at 10:30 AM and 2 PM. No registration is required for these free storytime programs.
Wii Bowling Tournament:
            On Monday, July 13 at 3 PM, children and teens are invited to compete against library staff in the Nintendo Wii Bowling Tournament. Registration is required. Teams are asked to donate $5 to play.
Science Snoopers:
            On Thursdays at 2 PM in July, the library will host a Science Snoopers series for children ages 3-8. During each session, Jean Mai will teach a simple science lesson and then lead children in a related craft. Topics include: Whew! (about skunks) on July 9, Creature Feature (about underwater creatures) on July 16, African Lands (about African animals and their plains habitat) on July 23, and Marsupial Menagerie (about Australian wildlife) on July 30. Registration is required for each free session separately.
Book Discussion:
               On Wednesday, July 15 at 3 PM at the library, children going into kindergarten - second grade will discuss The Lion’s Share by Matthew McElligott. This book weaves simple math into a fun story about a group of animals sharing cake! As the librarian reads aloud, children will follow along in their own library book. A discussion and fun activity will follow. Registration is required for this free program.
Mime Fun for the Family:
            On Monday, July 20 at 5 PM at the library, Robert Rivest will perform Be Creative with Mime and Comic Stories. Children, teens, and adults are invited to register for this free program.
Puppet Craft:
            On Wednesday, July 29 at 3 PM, children entering 3^rd – 5^th grade are invited to make felt Zoo Animal Puppets at the library. Class size is limited. Registration is required for this FREE program.

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Young Adults:        

On Monday, July 6 at 5:30 PM at the library, Ingrid Schaeffer will teach a two-hour long, fun-filled Comedy Improv Workshop for young adults entering grades 6-12. Registration is required for this FREE program.

            On Thursday, July 9 at 5:30 PM, young adults entering grades 6-12 can decorate their clean shirts, hats, or bandannas at the library’s Tie-Dye Workshop. The rain date for this program will be Thursday, July 16 at 5:30 PM. Registration is required for this free program.

            On Thursday, July 23 at 6 PM, Lisa Ramaccia will teach a Hip Hop Dance Workshop for young adults entering 6^th – 12^th grade. Registration is required for this free program.

The Junior Friends of the Library will meet on Thursday, July 16 at 6:30 PM. Young adults in grades 6-12 are invited to record book review videos for the website, discuss suggestions for future programs, and make a no-bake snack! No registration is required for this free program.

Adults:                       Storytelling with Carol Birch: Lou Gehrig

June 30th 7PM

Book Discussion:  July 23rd at 6:30PM

Revolutionary Road

by Richard Yates

Yates's debut 1961 novel revealed a growing and present malaise about middle-class existence as seen through the eyes of protagonists Frank and April. Believing themselves a cut above the rest of their neighbors and friends, the two set their sights upon a scheme to move to France and live a nontraditional life. However, much like the illusion of the white picket fence home, their dreams are not enough to stave off the reality of their unhappy life. Mark Bramhall sways back and forth between successful and annoying narration. Some character voices are caricatures, grating on the listeners' ears without much justification from the text. For others, the chosen voice helps to emphasize the sense (or source) of alienation that Frank and April feel about the people in their lives. However, Bramhall's tone does wonders for eliciting the ironic throughout Yates's prose.

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