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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows comes out on July 21! Make sure you're on the waiting list by clicking here! Want advanced notice of other upcoming books from hot authors? Go here to see the list or here to get them in your email!

What's Going On At the Library?
Here's what's coming up soon at the library!

• We will be closed on July 4.
• Lapsit story hours for ages 0 to 3 are every Wednesday at 10am at the Main Library.
• Adult (high school and up) and Junior High (5th through 8th grades) summer reading is underway. Visit here for more information.
• Children's summer reading is underway!
• Mission to Read: Dave Rudolf will be entertaining with songs and stories at the Minooka Branch at 1pm on Friday, June 29.
• Story Times for ages 3 to 7: We will have story times at 10:30am at the Minooka Branch and at 1:30pm at the Main Library on the following Wednesdays: July 11, July 18, July 25 and August 1.
• Reality Enters Another Dimension: Rod Erdmann will be entertaining with magic, puppets and storytelling at the Minooka Branch at 1pm on Friday, July 13.

New Fiction List is Available
You can pick up the new fiction list for the Main Library at the library or go here to download it!

Bestsellers
Chicago Tribune Bestsellers week of June 25
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. A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
2. The Good Guy by Dean Koontz
3. The Harlequin by Laurell K. Hamilton (Branch Only)
4. The Navigator by Clive Cussler
5. The Overlook by Michael Connelly
6. The 6th Target by James Patterson
7. The Children of Hurin by J.R.R. Tolikien
8. For One More Day by Mitch Albom
9. On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan (Branch Only)
10. Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Betrayal by Eric Van Lustbader (Branch Only)

Non-Fiction (Number indicates rank on list)
1. The Dangerous Book for Boys by Conn and Hal Iggulden
2. The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
3. The Assault on Reason by Al Gore (Branch only)
4. The Reagan Diaries by Ronald Reagan (Main only)
5. Einstein by Walter Isaacson
7. A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah
10.Presidential Courage by Michael Beschloss (Main Only)

New York Times Bestsellers for July 1
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. A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
2. Blaze by Richard Bachman (Branch Only)
3. Double Take by Catherine Coulter
4. The Children of Hurin by J.R.R. Tolikien
5. The Harlequin by Laurell K. Hamilton (Branch Only)
6. The Good Guy By Dean Koontz
7. The Navigator by Clive Cussler
8. The Overlook by Michael Connelly
9. The 6th Target by James Patterson
10. For One More Day by Mitch Albom
11. Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Betrayal by Eric Van Lustbader (Branch Only)
12. On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan (Branch Only)
13. Invisible Prey by John Sandford
14. Simple Genius by David Baldacci
15. The Last Summer (Of You and Me) by Ann Brashares

Non-Fiction (Numbers indicate rank on list)
1.The Reagan Diaries by Ronald Reagan (Main only)
2. The Diana Chronicles by Tina Brown (Main only)
3.The Assault on Reason by Al Gore (Branch only)
4. Einstein by Walter Isaacson
8. A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah
9. Presidential Courage by Michael Beschloss (Main Only)
14. Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver (Branch Only)
15. I Feel Bad About My Neck by Nora Ephron

What's Happening in Your Community?

• Movie in the Park: Wednesday June 20 at Dusk at Central Park in Channahon come and watch "Over the Hedge" at Central Park for free! There will be concessions available.
• Minooka Village Wide Garage Sales: June 21-23 from 9am-3pm each day. Maps will be available at local business and the Minooka Village Hall. If you are interested in getting on the map, the deadline is June 13 and the cost is $3. Visit the Minooka Village Hall for details.
• Summer Movie: June 23 at 8pm in the field behind the Minooka Junior High School, the movie will be "Happy Feet." Admission is free.
• Independence Day Celebration: Wednesday, July 4 from 6pm to 9:15pm at the Channahon Community Park. There will be a parade, entertainment, a concert and fireworks. These events are free.
• Flick and Float Night: Wednesday, July 11 starting at 6:30pm at the Tomahawk Aquatic Center enjoy an evening swim while watching the movie Open Season. Tickets are $2.50 for residents, $4.50 for non-residents at the door.
• Kid's Garage Sale: Kids in the 1st through 8th grade may sell their items at the Kids' Garage Sale on Saturday, July 14. Pre-registration is required and the deadline is July 12.

Upcoming Books
The upcoming books list has been updated. Look for new books by authors such as Faye Kellerman, Danielle Steel, James Patterson, Kathy Reichs, Nicholas Sparks and Stuart Woods in the next few months! Check out the list here and if you're interested in getting this list in your email go here to sign up!

Bestsellers
Chicago Tribune Bestsellers week of June 18
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. A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
2. The Harlequin by Laurell K. Hamilton (Branch Only)
3. The Good Guy by Dean Koontz
4. The Overlook by Michael Connelly
5. The Navigator by Clive Cussler
6. For One More Day by Mitch Albom
7. The 6th Target by James Patterson
8. On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan (Branch Only)
9. Invisible Prey by John Sandford
10. The Children of Hurin by J.R.R. Tolikien

Non-Fiction (Number indicates rank on list)
1. The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
2. The Dangerous Book for Boys by Conn and Hal Iggulden
3. The Assault on Reason by Al Gore (Branch only)
4. The Reagan Diaries by Ronald Reagan (Main only)
6. Einstein by Walter Isaacson
7. A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah
9. I Feel Bad About My Neck by Nora Ephron

New York Times Bestsellers for June 24
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. A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
2. The Harlequin by Laurell K. Hamilton (Branch Only)
3. The Good Guy By Dean Koontz
4. For One More Day by Mitch Albom
5. The Overlook by Michael Connelly
6. The Navigator by Clive Cussler
7. On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan (Branch Only)
8. The 6th Target by James Patterson
9.Invisible Prey by John Sandford
10.The Children of Hurin by J.R.R. Tolikien
11. The Last Summer (of You & Me) by Ann Brashares
12. The Bourne Betrayal by Eric Lustbader (Branch Only)
13. Star Wars: Sacrifice by Karen Traviss (Main Only)
14. Bad Luck and Trouble by Lee Child
15. The Sleeping Doll by Jeffery Deaver
16. Spare Change by Robert B. Parker

Non-Fiction (Numbers indicate rank on list)
1.The Reagan Diaries by Ronald Reagan (Main only)
2.The Assault on Reason by Al Gore (Branch only)
4. Einstein by Walter Isaacson
5. A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah
6. I Feel Bad About My Neck by Nora Ephron
8. Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver (Branch Only)
9. Jesus of Nazareth by Pope Benedict XVI (Branch Only)
10. Presidential Courage by Michael Beschloss (Main Only)
13. Too Late to Say Goodbye by Ann Rule (Main Only)

Bestsellers
Chicago Tribune Bestsellers week of June 11
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. A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini (Branch Only)
2. The Good Guy by Dean Koontz
3. The Overlook by Michael Connelly
4. The 6th Target by James Patterson
5. Invisible Prey by John Sandford
6. For One More Day by Mitch Albom
8. The Children of Hurin by J.R.R. Tolikien
9. Bad Luck and Trouble by Lee Child
10.Simple Genius by David Baldacci

Non-Fiction (Number indicates rank on list)
1. The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
2. The Assault on Reason by Al Gore (Branch only)
3. The Dangerous Book for Boys by Conn and Hal Iggulden
4. The Reagan Diaries by Ronald Reagan (Main only)
5. Einstein by Walter Isaacson
8. A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah
9. Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver (Branch Only)

New York Times Bestsellers for June 17
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. A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini (Branch Only)
2. The Overlook by Michael Connelly
3. The Good Guy By Dean Koontz
4. For One More Day by Mitch Albom
5. The 6th Target by James Patterson
6.Invisible Prey by John Sandford
7.The Children of Hurin by J.R.R. Tolikien
9. Bad Luck and Trouble by Lee Child
11. Simple Genius by David Baldacci
12. Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult
14. Lawman by Diana Palmer (Main only)
15. Falling Man by Don DeLillo

Non-Fiction (Numbers indicate rank on list)
1.The Assault on Reason by Al Gore (Branch only)
2. The Reagan Diaries by Ronald Reagan (Main only)
4. Einstein by Walter Isaacson
5. A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah
6. Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver (Branch Only)
7. Presidential Courage by Michael Beschloss (Main Only)
8. Jesus of Nazareth by Pope Benedict XVI (Branch Only)
13. Brothers by David Talbot (Main Only)
15. The World is Flat by Thomas L. Friedman
16. Freakonmics by Stephen J. Dubner

Fitness Videos Now Available Online
How would you like to download workout videos on to your own computer 24 hours a day/7 Days a Week? Well MyLibraryDV now offers fitness videos! All you need to access is high speed Internet and your library card. Go to MyLibraryDV to get started and check out these new titles!

• D's Hip Hop Aerobics Volumes 2&3
• Firefighter's Workout
• Fit by Tracey Cardio Sweatfest, Sculpt Sweatfest and Step Sweatfest
• Kabbalah Yoga Beginner and Advanced
• Look Great Naked Abs, Butt and Thighs
• Miracle of Life Pregnancy Workout
• Sexy and Fit After 40
• High Intensity Kick-Box Challenge

What's Going On At the Library?
Here's what's happening for the rest of the month at the library!

• Lapsit story hours for ages 0 to 3 are every Wednesday at 10am at the Main Library.
• Adult (high school and up) and Junior High (5th through 8th grades) summer reading is underway. Visit here for more information.
• Children's summer reading begins on June 15th! You may sign up that day or any day afterwards. Sign up will be available at either library or the opening program.
• Glow in the Dark Show: Join us at Skateland in Channahon for our annual summer reading opening program! This will be on June 15 from 1pm to 3pm. We will have a show then a free skate until 3pm, skate rental is an additional fee.
• Mission: Space Camp: This is a day camp designed for children in 3rd through 5th grades. There will be two sessions this year, morning and afternoon. You can request a certain time but that is not guaranteed. Registration is required, space is limited and it will fill up fast, we suggest you sign up on June 15 to make sure you get in. Mission Space Camp will meet on June 19, June 26, July 10, and July 17. See here for more information.
• Mission to Read: Dave Rudolf will be entertaining with songs and stories at the Minooka Branch at 1pm on Friday, June 29.

What's Happening in Your Community?

• 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.
• Candlelight Bowl: Saturday June 16 from 8pm to Midnight at Channahon Lanes, sponsored by Chanooka Wish. Tickets are $30 per bowler and include two games, shoe rental, dinner and two drink tickets. $20 for non-bowler includes dinner and two drink tickets. There will also be a raffle. Proceeds go to Chanooka Wish. Call 815-302-1622.
• Movie in the Park: Wednesday June 20 at Dusk at Central Park in Channahon come and watch "Over the Hedge" at Central Park for free! There will be concessions available.
• Minooka Village Wide Garage Sales: June 21-23 from 9am-3pm each day. Maps will be available at local business and the Minooka Village Hall. If you are interested in getting on the map, the deadline is June 13 and the cost is $3. Visit the Minooka Village Hall for details.
• Summer Movie: June 23 in the field behind the Minooka Junior High School, the theme will be "Welcome to Summer."

Bestsellers
Chicago Tribune Bestsellers week of June 4
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. A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini (Branch Only)
2. The Overlook by Michael Connelly
3. The 6th Target by James Patterson
4. Invisible Prey by John Sandford
5. Bad Luck and Trouble by Lee Child
6. The Children of Hurin by J.R.R. Tolikien
8. Simple Genius by David Baldacci
10. Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult

Non-Fiction (Number indicates rank on list)
1. The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
2. The Assault on Reason by Al Gore (Branch only)
3. The Reagan Diaries by Ronald Reagan (Main only)
4. The Dangerous Book for Boys by Conn and Hal Iggulden
6. Einstein by Walter Isaacson
8. A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah
9. Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver (Branch Only)

New York Times Bestsellers for June 10
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. A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini (Branch Only)
2. The Overlook by Michael Connelly
3. The 6th Target by James Patterson
4.Invisible Prey by John Sandford
5. Bad Luck and Trouble by Lee Child
6. The Children of Hurin by J.R.R. Tolikien
8. Simple Genius by David Baldacci
9. The Children of Hurin by J.R.R. Tolikien
11. The Woods by Harlan Coben
12. Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult
14. The Good Husband of Zebra Drive by Alexander McCall Smith
15. Body Surfing by Anita Shreve

Non-Fiction (Numbers indicate rank on list)
1.The Assault on Reason by Al Gore (Branch only)
2. The Reagan Diaries by Ronald Reagan (Main only)
3. Einstein by Walter Isaacson
5. Presidential Courage by Michael Beschloss (Main Only)
6. A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah
7. Jesus of Nazareth by Pope Benedict XVI (Branch Only)
8. Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver (Branch Only)
12. At the Center of the Storm by George Tenet (Main Only)
15. Paula Deen: It Ain't All About the Cooking by Paula Deen
16. Brothers by David Talbot (Main Only)

Adult and Junior High Summer Reading
Summer reading for Adults (high school and beyond) and Junior High (5th through 8th grades) has begun and will run through August 10.
Adults: Read 4 books and earn a keychain, Read 8 books and earn an umbrella. We'll also have monthly prize drawings and a grand prize book store gift certificate.
Junior High: Read 4 books and earn a pen/pencil set, read 8 and get a water wiggler, read 12 and get a water bottle caddy. Plus there will be monthly prize drawings and a grand prize drawing for a book store gift certificate. Also this year, you'll have the opportunity to take space themed quizzes in order to earn prizes!

Children's summer reading begins on June 15, go here for details or watch this blog for events as they happen!

And remember lapsit for infants up to 3 years will be on Wednesdays at 10am at the Main Library starting on June 6!