It's "beach read" season once again!
Don't be fooled by that marketing phrase; a "beach read" does not necessarily mean it takes place at a beach. A beach read generally consists of light, fluffy themes. An easy escape that is quick to read while on vacation, whether you are at the beach, camping, or just staying at home.
- While on her family's yearly escape to Cape Cod, Rocky, sandwiched between her half-grown kids and fully aging parents, relives the tenderness and sorrow of a handful of long-ago summers, coming face-to-face with her family's history and future and accepting she can no longer hide her secrets from the people she loves.
- "On a pink-sand island where everyone knows your story, one summer brings Lucy face-to-face with the love that once broke her and a man who makes her question what comes next." -- Publisher marketing.
- "The new head gardener at the enchanting Lilymoor House stumbles upon a secret garden . . . with a mysterious man trapped inside, in the next magical novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Sounds Like Love and The Seven Year Slip. When Sophie Drear plans her escape to coastal Maine for the summer-for a temporary job revitalizing the storied grounds at Lilymoor House-she doesn't expect to fall in love. But she does: With the beguiling land, the fragrant flowers, and the towering hedge maze. With the quirky staff and the enigmatic woman who owns the place. And then, the door appears. Never in the same place twice, it leads her to a secret, and unfinished, garden with a frustrated thundercloud of a man trapped inside. This mysterious garden is not the only sign that the future of Lilymoor is unstable: the foliage resists Sophie's careful nurturing, vines threaten to strangle the hedges, and the manor's owner has wild ideas about who will take over when she retires-including her inconveniently attractive nephew who is also there just for the summer. Despite herself, Sophie has come to care for the residents of Lilymoor just as much as she cares for its grounds. With the help of one man on the outside of the secret garden, and one man on the inside, she might be the only person who can figure out exactly what Lilymoor needs to bloom once more"-- Provided by publisher.
- While on her family's yearly escape to Cape Cod, Rocky, sandwiched between her half-grown kids and fully aging parents, relives the tenderness and sorrow of a handful of long-ago summers, coming face-to-face with her family's history and future and accepting she can no longer hide her secrets from the people she loves.
- "On a pink-sand island where everyone knows your story, one summer brings Lucy face-to-face with the love that once broke her and a man who makes her question what comes next." -- Publisher marketing.
- "The new head gardener at the enchanting Lilymoor House stumbles upon a secret garden . . . with a mysterious man trapped inside, in the next magical novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Sounds Like Love and The Seven Year Slip. When Sophie Drear plans her escape to coastal Maine for the summer-for a temporary job revitalizing the storied grounds at Lilymoor House-she doesn't expect to fall in love. But she does: With the beguiling land, the fragrant flowers, and the towering hedge maze. With the quirky staff and the enigmatic woman who owns the place. And then, the door appears. Never in the same place twice, it leads her to a secret, and unfinished, garden with a frustrated thundercloud of a man trapped inside. This mysterious garden is not the only sign that the future of Lilymoor is unstable: the foliage resists Sophie's careful nurturing, vines threaten to strangle the hedges, and the manor's owner has wild ideas about who will take over when she retires-including her inconveniently attractive nephew who is also there just for the summer. Despite herself, Sophie has come to care for the residents of Lilymoor just as much as she cares for its grounds. With the help of one man on the outside of the secret garden, and one man on the inside, she might be the only person who can figure out exactly what Lilymoor needs to bloom once more"-- Provided by publisher.
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July is Anti-Boredom month, and what better way to beat boredom than with a book or two or three...
The Book of Outdoor Games : 50+ Unplugged Activities for Kids & Families by Philpott, Emily
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We're ready to celebrate the 250th birthday of America this July with a display featuring books like
EVENTS:
Another program for the adults! Join us on Thursday, July 2nd from 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm for Rock Painting. This event takes place a day before International Drop a Rock Day, when people leave painted rocks in public places for others to find.
The Dixon Public Library, along with The Next Picture Show, present: Passport to Illinois Art Exhibition, celebrating the spirit of America through the lens of local creativity! Showcasing original artwork that captures the essence of Americana: heritage, landscapes, community, patriotism, and the stories that define us. Exhibition Dates: June 15, 2026 - July 31, 2026
The Summer Reading Program continues until July 17th, so
don't forget to keep us updated on your reading progress!
Check our website to stay updated on all the events happening in our children's department.
BOOK GROUPS:
Monday Mysteries
July 27th at 1:30pm: Choose your own culinary mystery.
Literary Merits
July 28th at 2:00pm: Choose a book turned into a movie
Orbital
July 28th at 6:00pm: Choose your own epic fantasy
The Library will be closed on July 3rd and 4th
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