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Word of the Day: Abecedarian (noun)

A person learning the alphabet.

Every reader starts somewhere.

Use it in a sentence:
"Today's abecedarian is tomorrow's book club organizer."

Word of the Day: Ephemeral

(adjective) Lasting for a very short time.

Example: The beauty of a sunset is ephemeral, but the memory can last forever.

Sci-Fi book club for July!

Mark your calendars and join our friends at the Kelso Public Library

Today!

Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid

In the summer of 1980, Joan Goodwin gets the chance of a lifetime: a spot in NASA's Space Shuttle program. As she trains alongside an unforgettable group of astronauts, she discovers friendship, ambition, love, and the risks that come with chasing something bigger than yourself.

Sweeping, emotional, and impossible to put down, Atmosphere combines the excitement of the space race with the kind of deeply human storytelling that Taylor Jenkins Reid is known for.

Perfect for readers who love strong female characters, historical fiction, and stories that make you laugh, cry, and stay up way too late reading just one more chapter. 📚

The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien

Before there was Frodo, there was Bilbo.

When a comfort-loving hobbit is swept into an adventure with a wizard and thirteen dwarves, he discovers dragons, treasure, danger, and a courage he never knew he possessed.

A timeless fantasy classic filled with unforgettable characters, unexpected friendships, and the reminder that even the smallest person can change the course of the future.

fun fact - it's a banned book

Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865—the day news of emancipation finally reached enslaved people in Texas, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
It's a day of celebration, remembrance, family, community, culture, and joy. It is also a reminder that history is not just something we read about—it shapes the world we live in today.
For those looking to learn more, we recommend On Juneteenth by Annette Gordon-Reed.
Today, we honor the generations who built, created, resisted, celebrated, and carried their stories forward.