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The library will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2006 for Memorial Day, regular hours resume on Tuesday.

Wednesday, May 31 the film, “The Greatest Game Ever Played” will be shown at the library at 6:30 p.m. The movie is based on the inspirational true story of young amateur golfer Francis Ouimet. Ouimet has nothing but talent and a seemingly impossible dream to challenge the world’s greatest player, his idol Harry Vardon. Soon, with the help of his spunky 10-year-old caddy Eddie, Francis boldly breaks down all barriers with a thrilling display of unrivaled drive, skill and heart and challenges the golf pro for the US Open Championship. The film is rated PG and is 121 minutes.

Registration begins May 30 for Summer Reading. “Paws, Claws, Tales and Scales” is the theme for 6 weeks of summer creativity and reading fun. The program begins on Wednesday, June 7 for children that have completed the first through 5th grades. Call or stop by for more details!

New books include “The Island” by Heather Graham, “The Doctor’s Daughter” by Hilma Wolitzer, “The Renegades” by Clive Egleton, “By a Spider’s Web” by Laura Lippman, “Circle of Quilters” by Jennifer Chiaverini, “The Secret Life of CeeCee Wilkes” by Diane Chamberlain, “What Did I Do Wrong” by Liz Pryor, “Engaging Autism” by Stanley L. Greenspan and “Home With God” by Neale Donald Walsch.

“Miss Lazar is Bizarre!” and “Ms. Hannah is Bananas!” by Dan Gutman are available for our junior readers.

Our youngest readers will be sure to like “Tunjur! Tunjur! Tunjur!” by Margaret Read MacDonald, “The Louds Move In” by Carolyn Crimi and “Rosa” by Nikki Giovanni.

“Dizzy Dinos!” is the theme for Storyhour on Tuesday, May 30 — Plan to attend!

334-3274 is the Dial-A-Story number. Dial-A-Story is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Dial in and hear an exciting story today!

Stop by and Visit Us Soon!