Ferndale Public Library Announces Summer Reading Events for Adults & More

(FPL Press Release, Ferndale 115 News, June 22, 2012)

Grown-ups missing the fun of Summer Reading can now relive their youth at the Ferndale Public Library. This summer, through Aug. 11, readers 18 and up can enter a weekly prize drawing –each book checked out gets you an entry-check out book recommendations from the staff, get a free meal and a movie or check out one of three live concerts. Visit http://ferndalepubliclibrary.org for more information!

Books to Stay Up With

Featuring:

Thrillers: (example – Heart-Shaped Box by Joe Hill)

Romantic Reads: (example – Art of Hearing Heartbeats by Jan-Philipp Sendker

Classic Comparisons: (example – If you liked State of Wonder by Ann Patchett try Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad)

Mysteries Series New and Old: (examples – Miss Marple by Agatha Christie and Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes Series by Laurie R. King)

A Movieable Feast

Watch a movie and eat food from its country of origin! All of this year’s titles are foreign inspirations for Hollywood blockbusters!

July 16 @ 7PM – Enjoy German food and the inspiration for No Reservations

August 20 @ 7PM – Enjoy Spanish food and the inspiration for Vanilla Sky

Summer Concert Series

See free live music at the library!

June 25 @ 6:30 PM – Nighthawks Jazz Orchestra

July 23 @ 6:30 PM – Detroit Elvis, Greg Jaqua performs his Award-Winning “Tribute to the King” show

August 13 @ 6:30 PM – The Gratitude Steel Band performs Caribbean music in the Library courtyard (weather permitting