Summer Sullivan, the youngest founding member of Elm Creek Quilts, has spent the last two years pursuing a master's degree in history at the University of Chicago. Her unexpected return home to the celebrated quilter's retreat is met with delight but also concern from her mother, Gwen; her best friend, Sarah; master quilter Sylvia; and her other colleagues--and rightly so. Stymied by writer's block, Summer hasn't finished her thesis, and she can't graduate until she does. Elm Creek Manor offers respite while Summer struggles to meet her extended deadline. But Summer's research uncovers startling facts about Waterford's past, prompting unsettling questions about racism, economic injustice, and political corruption within their community, past and present. The Museum of Lost Quilts is a warm and deeply moving story about the power of collective memory. With every fascinating quilt she studies, Summer finds her passion for history renewed--and discovers a promising new future for herself.
When ten-year-old Felix drops a penny in the wishing fountain at the center of town, he really doesn't expect his sixteen-year-old sister to suddenly like him again, or to offer to share a cinnamon bun or watch cartoons like they used to. She hasn't even remembered she was supposed to give him a ride home! But someone else is at the fountain too: a strange old man with a fishing pole who claims to be invisible. To Felix's amazement, he learns that the old man is a Wishkeeper, and he needs an apprentice! But being a Wishkeeper's apprentice isn't just about organizing incoming wishes and untangling wish snags: a strange wolf-man who's been haunting Felix's dreams is real and a threat to every wish that has ever been granted in the town of Whittlestone, the town's Wishkeeper, and Felix himself. With lively illustrations, this sweet adventure bubbles with charm and heart. Wishes do come true--with some help from Felix and his quirky mentor, Mr. Beewinkle--in this magical adventure brimming with the power of hope.
Spiderpunk Storytime and Photo Op
Monday, July 15th ⋅ 10:30 – 11:30am
Jump into the Spider-verse with some exciting Spider-Man stories and a photo op with your favorite Web Slinging hero, Spider-Punk!
Children's Music & Movement
Thursday, July 18th ⋅ 10:30 – 11:30am
Monthly on the third Thursday
Summer Reading Finale! Rock Painting for all ages
Friday, July 26th ⋅ 10:30 – 11:30am
Book Club
Thursday, July 25th @ 5:30 p.m. and
Friday, July 26th @ 10:30 a.m.
Join us to discuss the July book selection, "Lightning Strike," by William Kent Krueger. If you haven't had a chance to read it, join us anyway. New members always welcomed!
Book Club
Thursday, August 29th @ 5:30 p.m. and
Friday, August 30th @ 10:30 a.m.
Join us to discuss the July book selection, "Lightning Strike," by William Kent Krueger. If you haven't had a chance to read it, join us anyway. New members always welcomed!
Native American History Program
Dr. James A Owen, UGA Professor and Assistant Director to UGA's Institute of Native American Studies, talked about the Native American History behind Social Circle.
Build Your Own Bug Hotel
w/ Master Gardener, Susan Bunder
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