“The Hungry Ear,” celebrating the art of the short story, will honor the passing of two giants of American literature, Tom Wolfe, and Phillip Roth, at the June meeting. Wolf's satire on writing, Mauve Gloves & Madmen, Clutter & Vine, will be read by John Carey. Bill Gorman will read Phillip Roth's, The Contest for Aaron Gold, which is set in a Jewish boys' summer camp. Judy McMahon and The Hungry Ear Readers have been giving dramatic readings since 2007. For further information, call the library at 607-778-6451.

All ages welcome to come listen to great music in our garden! In case of rain, the concert will be held in the Decker Room. Bring your own chair or blanket to enjoy the show. The Vollmers are an acoustic duo composed of newlyweds Claire Byrne of Driftwood and Brian Vollmer (Old Time Music Party & The Gerry Garcia String Band). Their performance is an endearing set of older Country and Bluegrass songs, Archaic Fiddle Tunes from Rural Appalachia, and Original Roots Music.

The Great American Read has selected what they feel is the 100 best-loved books in America, but we want to know what is YOUR most-loved book.  Which book has touched you?  Made you laugh or made you think?  Which book would you read over and over again?  Click here to vote.
*Hint: it does not need to be on the Great American Read list.
 

We are offering a loyalty program this summer for adults.  Pick up a loyalty card at the Circulation or Information desk and receive a stamp for every book or DVD that you check out, Children's books are not eligible for a stamp.  You will also get a stamp for every Adult Library program that you attend and if you use a Library computer.  When you fill your card, just turn it in at the Circulation desk.  We will have three raffles throughout the summer for $50 gift cards to your cho