Youth Services Newsletter
August 2024
Susan, one of our Circulation Clerks, grew up in Piscataway, NJ, and went to college in Northampton, MA. Her favorite aspects of her job are helping patrons and constantly discovering new books to read. Outside of work, Susan enjoys knitting, sewing, and gardening. A fun fact about her: she was homeschooled as a teenager! If she could have a superpower, she'd choose to be in multiple places at once.
Fast Facts:
Favorite book: Too many to pick a favorite!
Favorite movie: The Gods Must Be Crazy
Favorite TV show: Midsomer Murders
Favorite Vacation destination: The beach
Favorite place in Danville: Dips
Libby by Overdrive
Download Libby today on Apple's App Store, Google Play, and Amazon App Store or you can read and listen online at libbyapp.com.
We offer our patrons a unique link to purchase tickets to the Indianapolis Zoo at a discounted price. Follow this link: https://tickets.indyzoo.com/WebStore/Shop/ViewItems.aspx or scan the QR code.
*The library does not sell tickets to the Indianapolis Zoo.
Picture Book
The Yellow Bus by Loren Long
There is a bright yellow bus who spends her days driving. She loves carrying children from one important place to another. Every morning they climb in... Pitter-patter, pitter-patter, giggle, giggle-patter . And they fill her with joy.
As time passes, things change. The Yellow Bus gets a new driver, a new route, and new passengers, young and old. Until one day the driving stops for good, and the Yellow Bus is left on her own. And yet, no matter where she is, the Yellow Bus still finds joy and discovery in the world around her.
With stirring black-and-white artwork and powerful pops of color, The Yellow Bus is a poignant reflection on the many new beginnings life has to offer.
Juvenile Fiction
Fortune Tellers by Lisa Greenwald
What if your fortunes really came true? Once upon a time, Millie, Nora, and Bea were best friends who loved slumber parties, exploring their Manhattan neighborhood, and making fortune tellers with their Magic Markers. Now, in the summer before seventh grade, they haven’t spoken in over a year—thanks to a big fight, the pandemic shutting down their school, and each girl moving away for different reasons. The girls routinely check each other’s social media, but none of them can muster the courage to reach out, even if they might want to.
Then their long-ago paper fortune tellers start popping up in the most unexpected places. The fortunes carry some eerily accurate wisdom for each girl: Your future is hidden in your past. Hold on to the memories. Go back to where you started. Could this be the push the girls need to reconnect and reunite? Or is the gap between them too wide to mend?
Young Adult
Seasick by Kristin Cast and Pintip Dunn
There's a killer on board a luxury yacht, and two former friends must team up to figure out which of their privileged classmates has a penchant for murder before they become victims themselves. Don't miss out on this gripping thriller from New York Times bestselling authors Kristin Cast and Pintip Dunn!
Ex–best friends Naya Morgan and Yana Bunpraserit have always felt like outsiders in their small Oklahoma town. But this year, everything changes when they’re inducted into an exclusive society of Yatesville High’s top recent graduates. Unimaginable opportunities await them, starting with a celebratory yacht trip to Bermuda. Despite the likely onslaught of microaggressions and backhanded compliments from their peers—in addition to their own rocky past—Yana and Naya are ready for an epic voyage. Then one of their classmates is brutally murdered, leaving them stuck at sea with a killer. Yana and Naya may have avoided each other for years, yet as the body count rises, rekindling their friendship might be the only way they’ll both survive.
"A quick and delicious twist on the classic, our meatball stroganoff uses frozen meatballs to get dinner on the table in just 30 minutes."
- A Taste of Home
Ingredients:
- 3 cups uncooked egg noodles
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 package (12 ounces) frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs, thawed
- 1-1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3/4 cup sour cream
Directions:
- Cook egg noodles according to package directions for al dente; drain.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown meatballs; remove from pan. Add broth, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Add seasonings. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to 1/2 cup, 5-7 minutes.
- Add meatballs, noodles and cream. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until slightly thickened, 3-5 minutes. Stir in sour cream; heat through.
Friends of the Library
The Friends of the Library was founded to support the Danville Public Library in various ways. They sponsor library programs and assist in purchasing supplies and equipment needed for programs through membership dues and fundraising activities. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Friends of the Library, please visit our website here for more information. You may also click here to download a printable brochure and membership form.
Rosalie's Room
Rosalie's Room is open to library patrons daily. Materials in the room may be purchased with an "at will" donation and payment may be made at the circulation desk. All donations go directly to the Friends of the Library fund in order to support programs for children, teens, and adults.
