Canyonville Community Library
August News
Happy August, everyone! 🌞 As we dive into the final month of summer, we hope you're making the most of these sunny days with some exciting reading adventures. August brings with it the bittersweet end of our Summer Reading Program, but don’t fret—it's also time for one of our favorite events: the annual book sale during Pioneer Days!
Join us at Pioneer Park for our highly anticipated Annual Book Sale during Canyonville’s Pioneer Days celebrations! The sale kicks off on Thursday, August 21st, at 2 PM and runs through 2 PM on Sunday, August 24th.
Dive into a treasure trove of gently used books across all genres. Whether you're a fan of gripping fiction, insightful non-fiction, enchanting children's stories, or even puzzles and DVDs, there’s something for everyone! This is your chance to discover fantastic reads at unbeatable prices.
But that’s not all! Every purchase you make helps support our library, making your great finds even more enjoyable. Don’t miss out on this perfect opportunity to enrich your home library and support the library!
We are seeking volunteers to assist with our upcoming book sale! If you’re able to commit to a four-hour shift, help with setup or teardown, or assist with hauling books, we would love to have you join us. Please stop by the library to sign up or contact Linda at lgrace.canyonvillelibrary@gmail.com.
We want to thank all the presenters, families, and volunteers who helped make this year’s Summer Reading program a success. We also want to congratulate all the kids who participated in this six-week program; your dedication to reading and the impressive number of minutes and books you read during this period truly amazed us. Be sure to stop in and see Octavia the Octopus, whose arms stretch throughout the library, and every loop represents a book read by these incredible kids!
These amazing kids read a combined total of 36,774 minutes. The top three readers were Abi, Emilia, and Stone, with 6,876 minutes, 4,993 minutes, and 4,900 minutes, respectively. Every 150 minutes of reading unlocked the chance to earn a free book! We were thrilled to give away 217 free books, along with new backpacks stuffed with exciting goodies. At our celebration party, each participant had the opportunity to choose a prize that caught their eye, adding to the fun. To top it all off, we indulged in yummy cake and ice cream, making the day unforgettable. Thank you for your hard work and enthusiasm!
We are excited to collaborate with the Museum of Natural and Cultural History to present “Native Innovations,” an exhibit that highlights the incredible knowledge, creativity, and problem-solving skills of Oregon’s First Nations, showcasing how they have thrived for thousands of years.
We extend our gratitude to the Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Indians for their generous sponsorship of this impactful event. This engaging and interactive exhibit will be on display at the library from October 1st to October 23rd. We will also offer classroom field trip opportunities on a first-come, first-served basis for a one-hour special presentation designed for elementary school children. For more information, please contact Linda at lgrace.canyonvillelibrary@gmail.com.
A huge shoutout to the amazing Mandee Anderson and Lavender Hills Beauty for their generous donation sponsoring our “Birthday Club”! Mandee believes that every child should be celebrated on their special day, and so do we. So if you’re between the ages of 1 and 15, make sure to swing by during your birthday month and pick up a special gift bag—we can’t wait to celebrate YOU! 🎉🥳
Whether you’re hunting for new favorites or rediscovering classics, there’s something for every book lover at the library. Let’s make the most of this month together as we turn the page into autumn! 📚✨
Thank you for your continued support and love for our library. We look forward to seeing you at the library and the book sale!
Happy Reading,
Linda