Libraries serve up the perfect complement to any summer activity

| June 16, 2017 1:00 AM

One of the great things about library bingeing is that you can do it anywhere and it complements other summertime activities, such as sunbathing and boating. Even if the weather is bad, you can still derive intense satisfaction from hours of bingeing. Whether you love to chain-read book after book or burn through five seasons of a TV show in 24 hours, you can binge guilt-free with your library card anytime, anywhere.

I am going to dish out a short list of some of the hottest titles of summer 2017, all of which are in the library’s collection. Most of the book titles below are available in various formats including eBook, CD, Playaway, eAudiobook, paperback, and large print. Search the movie and TV show titles in our catalog for DVDs or stream from Hoopla in the digital library*.

Books:

- “At the Water’s Edge” by Sara Gruen

- “Borne” by Jeff VanderMeer

- “Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine” by Gail Honeyman

- “My Not So Perfect Life” by Sophie Kinsella

- “Truly Madly Guilty” by Liane Moriarty

Movies:

- “A Dog’s Purpose” with Dennis Quaid

- “Return of Xander Cage” with Vin Diesel

- “Sleepless” with Jamie Foxx

- “The Shack” with Tim McGraw

- “The Great Wall” with Matt Damon

TV shows:

- “Doc Martin”

- “Game of Thrones”

- “Orange is the New Black”

- “The Librarians”

- “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”

It’s OK to binge this summer. Visit the Sand-point or Clark Fork branch libraries, Book-mobile, or eBonnerLibrary.org to fill up on great summer reads and shows.

* Some titles are not available in digital format. To request materials, complete a materials request form online or at the library.

All of the following classes and events take place at the Sandpoint Branch Library, 1407 Cedar, unless otherwise indicated. Visit the Events calendar at www.eBonnerLibrary.org for the full schedule and downloadable posters.

- Saturday, June 17 — Computer class on cybersecurity, 8:15 a.m. sharp. Learn how to keep yourself safe in the sometimes perilous world of the internet. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information or to reserve your spot, call 263-6930.

- Sunday, June 18 — Ponderay StoryWalk Father’s Day launch. StoryWalk combines reading with the outdoors on a self-guided walk with pages from a children’s book posted along the trail. Dover City Park features “I Love My Pirate Papa,” by Laura Leuck. The new McNearney Park location in Ponderay (behind Panhandle Animal Shelter) features, “My Father Knows the Names of Things,” by Jane Yolen. Start a new family StoryWalk tradition. For more information, visit any of the partner websites; eBonnerLibrary.org, KaniksuLandTrust.org, cityofdover.id.org, or cityofponderay.org.

- Monday, June 19 — Drumming, 10:30 a.m.; kids drumming workshop. Contact Suzanne Davis for details or to preregister (required), 263-6930, ext. 1211, or suzanne@ebonnerlibrary.org.

- Monday, June 19 through Wednesday, June 21 — Kids Cooking Camp, 12:30 p.m.. Learn simple cooking skills and make yummy food. Open to fourth- through sixth-grade aged kids. Contact Suzanne for details or to preregister (required), 263-6930, ext. 1211; or suzanne@ebonnerlibrary.org.

- Tuesday, June 20 — Mother Goose Reading & Singing. 10:15 AM. Early literacy and childhood engagement for ages 0-3. All welcome. Questions? Contact Suzanne Davis, 263-6930 ext.1211 or suzanne@ebonnerlibrary.org.

- Tuesday, June 20 — Preschool Story Time, 11 a.m. Interactive reading and activities for ages 2-5 and caregivers. Contact Suzanne Davis for details, 263-6930 ext. 1211 or suzanne@ebonnerlibrary.org for more information.

- Tuesday, June 20 — Make It at The Library, 3 p.m. Kids and families create with robotics, Arduinos, needlework, Legos and other projects. For more information, contact Morgan Gariepy, 263-6930, ext. 1245; or morgan@ebonnerlibrary.org.

- Wednesday, June 21 — Clark Fork Stories and More, 10:30 a.m.; stories, crafts, prizes and snacks for kids ages 3-8. Event held at the East Bonner County Library District’s Clark Fork branch, 601 Main. Call 266-1321 for more information.

- Thursday, June 22 — Marble Mania, 12 p.m. Fun with marbles for the family at the East Bonner County Library District’s Clark Fork branch, 601 Main. Visit eBonnerLibrary.org or contact Suzanne at 263-6930, ext. 1211, for details.

- Thursday, June 22 — Building workshop with Home Depot, 2 p.m.; a Build A Better World Summer Reading program for kids. Use hammers and nails to build a wood project you can take home. Preregistration required. Call Suzanne at 263-6930, ext. 1211.

- Thursday, June 22 — Power Point Karaoke for Teens, 8 p.m.; a Build A Better World Summer Reading program for teens. Power Point Karaoke is a fast-paced competition with prizes for those who can think on their feet. Call Morgan to preregister or for more information; 263-6930, ext. 1245.

- Saturday, June 24 — Computer class on the digital library, 8:15 a.m. sharp. Find out how to access downloadable books, music, magazines and much more - all available free to you with your library card. Space is limited and pre-registration is required - 263-6930

- Saturday, June 24 — Organic Seed Saving, 1-3 p.m. Come and discuss organic gardening and seed saving. Bring food and seeds to share if you can. If you can’t, come anyway. For more information, contact Camisse Nitkowski 263-6248.

- Summer Reading Challenge. Pick up a Summer Reading game board and start logging your reading and read-to-me hours now through August 21 for fun programs and prizes. Reading logs available for kids of pre-reading age through teen at the East Bonner County Library District Sandpoint and Clark Fork Branch Libraries or www.eBonnerLibrary.org. For more information, call 263-6930.

Marcy Timblin is in charge of public relations, marketing and community development for the East Bonner County Library District. She can be reached at 208-263-6930, ext. 1204.