Bestsellers
Chicago Tribune Bestsellers week of May 28
Books in our collection on the Chicago Tribune bestsellers list. Books are available at both
libraries unless otherwise noted.
Fiction (Numbers indicate rank on list)
1. The 6th Target by James Patterson
2. Bad Luck and Trouble by Lee Child
3. Invisible Prey by John Sandford (Main Only)
4. Simple Genius by David Baldacci
6. The Children of Hurin by J.R.R. Tolikien
8. The Woods by Harlan Coben
10. I Heard That Song Before by Mary Higgins Clark

Non-Fiction (Number indicates rank on list)
1. The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
2. Einstein by Walter Isaacson
7. A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah
8. At the Center of the Storm by George Tenet (Main Only)
9. Jesus of Nazareth by Pope Benedict XVI (Branch Only)
10. Presidential Courage by Michael Beschloss (Main Only)

New York Times Bestsellers for June 3
Books in our collection on the New York Times bestseller list. Books are available at both
libraries unless noted.
Fiction (Numbers indicate rank on list)
1. The 6th Target by James Patterson
2. Bad Luck and Trouble by Lee Child
3. Invisible Prey by John Sandford (Main Only)
5. Simple Genius by David Baldacci
6. The Children of Hurin by J.R.R. Tolikien
9. The Woods by Harlan Coben
10. Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult
11. I Heard That Song Before by Mary Higgins Clark
12. Body Surfing by Anita Shreve
13. The Good Husband of Zebra Drive by Alexander McCall Smith
15. Falling Man by Don DeLillo (Branch Only)
16. All Together Dead by Charlaine Harris (Branch Only)

Non-Fiction (Numbers indicate rank on list)
2. Einstein by Walter Isaacson
5. A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah
6. Jesus of Nazareth by Pope Benedict XVI (Branch Only)
7. Presidential Courage by Michael Beschloss (Main Only)
8. At the Center of the Storm by George Tenet (Main Only)
11. Paula Deen: It Ain't All About the Cooking by Paula Deen
12.How Doctors Think by Jerome Groopman (Branch Only)
14. I Feel Bad About My Neck by Nora Ephron

What's Happening in Your Community?

• French Toast Breakfast: May 27 from 8am to Noon at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Minooka. Cost is $20 a family or $5 adult, $3 ages 3-11.
• Minooka Memorial Day Parade: Memorial Day May 28 at 10am.
• Family Campout: June 1-2 from 5pm to 10am. Come camp out with your family at the Community Park. Bring your camping gear and tents and the Channahon Park District will supply a campfire and some activities. All campsites are primitive and no campers or RVs are allowed. Deadline for registration is May 26. Fee is $10 for residents/$13 for non-residents.
• Free Fishing Days: June 8-11 are free fishing days in Illinois, you can fish on those days without a license.
• 6th Annual Youth Fishing Derby: Saturday June 9 from 8:30am-10:30am at the I&M Canal Trail State Park on Canal Street in Channahon. Free event, bring your pole and bait.
• VW Car Show: June 10 from 10am-3pm, Roadhouse on US 6 and Ridge Road. Food and drinks will be available and there will be door prizes and a raffle.

Website Updates and Hours Reminder
The video/DVD lists are now back! Also back are the multimedia and What's New lists. The Upcoming Books list and the New CD lists have also been updated.
Hours reminder:
We are now on our summer hours:
Main Library: Mon-Thurs 9am-9pm, Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 10am-3pm, Sun Closed
Minooka Branch: Mon-Thurs 10am-8pm, Fri 1pm-6pm, Sat 10am-3pm, Sun Closed
Both branches will also be closed Monday, May 28 for Memorial Day.

Bestsellers
Chicago Tribune Bestsellers week of May 21
Books in our collection on the Chicago Tribune bestsellers list. Books are available at both
libraries unless otherwise noted.
Fiction (Numbers indicate rank on list)
1. The 6th Target by James Patterson
2. Simple Genius by David Baldacci
4. I Heard That Song Before by Mary Higgins Clark
5. The Woods by Harlan Coben
6. The Children of Hurin by J.R.R. Tolikien
8.Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult
9. Body Surfing by Anita Shreve
10.The Good Husband of Zebra Drive by Alexander McCall Smith

Non-Fiction (Number indicates rank on list)
1. The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
2. Einstein by Walter Isaacson
3. At the Center of the Storm by George Tenet (Main Only)
4. Paula Deen: It Ain't All About the Cookin' by Paula Dean
9. A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah
10.Everyday Pasta by Giada De Laurentiis

New York Times Bestsellers for May 27
Books in our collection on the New York Times bestseller list. Books are available at both
libraries unless noted.
Fiction (Numbers indicate rank on list)
1. The 6th Target by James Patterson
2. Simple Genius by David Baldacci
4. The Children of Hurin by J.R.R. Tolikien
5. I Heard That Song Before by Mary Higgins Clark
6. The Woods by Harlan Coben
8. Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult
9. The Good Husband of Zebra Drive by Alexander McCall Smith
10. Back on Blossom Street by Debbie Macomber
11. For One More Day by Mitch Albom
12. Body Surfing by Anita Shreve
13. All Together Dead by Charlaine Harris (Minooka Only)
14. Up in Honey's Room by Elmore Leonard
15. Fresh Disasters by Stuart Woods

Non-Fiction (Numbers indicate rank on list)
1. Einstein by Walter Isaacson
2. At the Center of the Storm by George Tenet (Main Only)
3. Paula Deen: It Ain't All About the Cooking by Paula Deen
6. A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah
8. I Feel Bad About My Neck by Nora Ephron
9. Presidential Courage by Michael Beschloss (Main Only)
13. The Audacity of Hope by Barack Obama
14. How Doctors Think by Jerome Groopman (Branch Only)
15. Marley & Me by John Grogan

Position Available--Main Library
Now hiring for a part-time circulation clerk at the Main Library in Channahon. This position is available June 11, 2007. Applications/resumes are due by 5pm on May 30, 2007. The position includes the following duties:

1. Work circulation counter using SIRSI automated system.
2. Assist customers with use of copier, computers, FAX and basic questions.
3. Check overdue notices
4. Other duties as assigned

Typical hours required (note these hours are not flexible): Mon: 10am-2pm, Tues: 4pm-9pm, Wed. 4pm-9pm and every other weekend Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm. This results in about 41 hours in a 2 week pay period.

High school diploma required. Library/computer experience is a definite plus.

Starting wage is $8.10/hr. Some benefits are available after one year of employment.

Applications will be available at both libraries. Or you can submit a resume plus 2 references: Fax to 815-467-4012, Mail: Three Rivers Public Library, Attn: Erik Blomstedt, PO Box 300, Channahon, IL 60410. Or you can email your resume to erblomstedt@three-rivers-library.org . Questions call Erik at 815-467-6200 ext 208. EOE.

June New Fiction
The June new fiction list for the Main Library is now available. You can pick it up at the Main Library or go here to print it out.

Summer Hours
Our summer hours begin on Monday, May 21. Summer Hours:

Main Library
Mon-Thurs 9am-9pm, Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 10am-3pm, Sun Closed

Minooka Branch
Mon-Thurs 10am-8pm, Fri 1pm-6pm, Sat 10am-3pm, Sun Closed

We will also be closed on Monday, May 28 for Memorial Day.

Regular hours will resume after Labor Day.

Bestsellers

Chicago Tribune Bestseller List for the Week of May 14
Books in our collection on the Chicago Tribune Bestseller list. Books are available at both libraries unless otherwise indictated. Numbers indicate rank on list.

Fiction
1. Simple Genius by David Baldacci
3. The Children of Hurin by J.R.R. Tolkien
5. The Woods by Harlan Coben
6. All Together Dead by Charlene Harris (Minooka Branch only)
7. Body Surfing by Anita Shreve
8. I Heard that Song Before by Mary Higgins Clark
9. The Good Husband of Zebra Drive by Alexander McCall Smith
10. Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult

Non-Fiction
1. The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
2. At the Center of the Storm by George Tenet (Main Only)
3. Einstein by Walter Isaacson
10. A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah

New York Times Bestseller List for May 20
Books in our collection on the New York Times Bestseller list. Books are available at both
libraries unless otherwise indictated. Numbers indicate rank on list.

Fiction
1. Simple Genius by David Baldacci
3. The Children of Hurin by J.R.R. Tolkien
4. The Woods by Harlan Coben
6. All Together Dead by Charlene Harris (Minooka Branch only)
7. The Good Husband of Zebra Drive by Alexander McCall Smith
8. I Heard that Song Before by Mary Higgins Clark
9. Body Surfing by Anita Shreve
10. Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult
11. Back on Blossom Street by Debbie Macomber
12. The River Knows by Amanda Quick
13. Fresh Disasters by Stuart Woods
14. Dream When You're Feeling Blue by Elizabeth Berg (Main Library Only)
15. Kingdom Come by Tim LaHaye and Jerry Jenkins (Main Library Only)

Non-Fiction
1. At the Center of the Storm by George Tenet (Main Only)
2. Einstein by Walter Isaacson
3. Paula Deen: It Ain't All About the Cooking by Paula Deen
4. A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah
11. How Doctors Think by Jerome Groopman (Minooka Branch only)
12. I Feel Bad About My Neck by Nora Ephron
13. Crazies to the left of me, Wimps to the Right by Bernard Goldberg (Minooka Branch Only)15. The Audacity of Hope by Barack Obama

Lapsit, Summer Reading Programs and Closing Reminder
Just a reminder that we will be closed on Sunday, May 13 for Mother's Day.
We will be having a summer lapsit for babies and toddlers up to 3 years old. They will be held on Wednesdays at 10am at the Main Library starting on June 6 (none on July 4).
Adult and Junior High Summer Reading begins on June 1. Go here to check out all of the information.
Children's Summer Reading begins on June 15 with our Skateland Program and we will also have the day camp for kids in grades 3rd through 5th (there will be two sessions this year so we can fit in more kids.) Go here for all of the details!

Pardon Our Dust
We are having a new heating/cooling system being put in at the Main Library. During the next 30 days we will have limited access to our backroom areas. Therefore, we will not be able to check out CDs, educational videos, and some of our DVD collection. Also our word processing computer lab will be closed during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.