CHILDREN’S BOOK SET – 3rd-7th THE UNWANTEDS COMPLETE COLLECTION Experience the magic of Artimé and the chills of Quill with all seven fantastical books in the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling Unwanteds series, now available in one paperback boxed set. Kirkus Reviews describes The Unwanteds as “The Hunger Games meets Harry Potter,” and now you can find out … Continue reading →
SEPTEMBER THRILLERS! THE MOONFLOWERS In a powerful and poignant novel, an artist unravels her mysterious family history and its generations of women who depended on each other to survive. Tig Costello has arrived in Darren, Kentucky, commissioned to paint a portrait honoring her grandfather Benjamin. His contributions to the rural Appalachian town and his unimpeachable war service have made him … Continue reading →
PRIDE OF EDEN Retired racehorse jockey and Vietnam veteran Anse Caulfield rescues exotic big cats, elephants, and other creatures for Little Eden, a wildlife sanctuary near the abandoned ruins of a failed development on the Georgia coast. But when Anse’s prized lion escapes, he becomes obsessed with replacing her―even if the means of rescue aren’t exactly legal. Anse is joined … Continue reading →
JULY KID’S BOOKS Patrick Mahomes: How Hard Work and Talent Can Lead to Greatness Ever dream of throwing incredible passes and leading your team to victory? Then join Patrick on his journey, from a kid who loved sports to becoming a Super Bowl champion! This exciting book takes you inside the world of football, revealing how Patrick practiced hard, learned … Continue reading →
We had a great morning here at the library! Love on a Leash came to visit! There were 5 dogs and their trainers that came to listen to our children read to them. Our walls were full with parents and children. The dogs were so gentle and listened to the stories being read! We had 37 in attendance! A HUGE … Continue reading →
ADVENTURE BEGINS AT YOUR LIBRARY – Week 2 The 2nd week of our Adventures were found at the Oxford Elementary School! The Sedgwick County Zoo came to share information about backyard adventures and what you might find there and how to treat the things you find in your very own backyard! They brought a couple of their critters to show … Continue reading →
Adventure Begins At Your Library The Oxford Public Library’s summer reading program is, once again, working with the Oxford Elementary School. This is a great pairing to promote summer reading. We had a great turn out for our first program. The library went to the school on Monday, June 3 to kick off the summer reading program. We talked about … Continue reading →
May will be a busy month for the library! We will be preparing for our Summer Reading Program that will officially begin on June 3, 2024. Stop in any time and ask about “Adventure Begins At Your Library”! Since we will be busy, I am going to post the books we have on our list to order for the month … Continue reading →
Synopsis: “Broken Water: An Extraordinary True Story,” recounts the incredible journey of 11 sisters who navigated through a childhood filled with abuse, neglect, and separation in the foster care system. It is a raw and honest portrayal of their eventual reconnection and healing as they bravely share their individual tales of resilience and survival. The primary objective of this book … Continue reading →