Crenshaw（2015）, Katherine Applegate, US

Jackson’s family is very poor. A silly cat named Crenshaw, tries to help Jackson deal with this problem. This book is about the importance of family and friends and will make you cheer for Jackson throughout the whole book.

This Side of Wild（2015）, Gary Paulsen, US

If you are interested in nature and animals, this book is for you！It tells the true stories of animals the writer loved and that changed his life for the better. You’ll be surprised to find out that one animal even saved his life.

A Tale of Highly Unusual Magic（2015）， Lisa Papademetriou，US

Kai and Leila live in different countries. One day, they both find copies of a book called The Exquisite Corpse. The book is blank, but when they write in it, it starts to write a whole story on its own. This is a great book and you should be prepared for a major plot twist（曲折的情節(jié)）.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School（2015）, Jeff Kinney, US

Greg Heffley, a middle school student, is facing some new problems. Now things get even more interesting when his town decides everyone has to stop using all electronics（電子產(chǎn)品）！This book shows that while there are always going to be few bumps（崎嶇）in the road, you can still laugh about them.

Musical Acting: A musical act, The High Crest, will be performed from 6 to 8 P.M. on Friday, July 22nd. The concert will be held outdoors on the library lawn and it is family-friendly. Blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics are encouraged!

Craft making: Make earth-friendly crafts from recycled materials from 3 to 4 P.M. on Wednesday, August 10th. With guidance from a talented teacher, you will make new creations from everyday objects. Start recycle today, and bring objects to share with the group.

Smartphone Using: Join our Public Services Librarian at 11 A.M. on Monday, July 25th, for an introduction to smartphone use. This small class is for beginners. Attendees should bring their phones, earphones and charging cords. Registration (注冊) is required and spaces are limited. Please call 641-792-4108 to register.

Stone Designing: Paint your own garden stones with your own imagination! At 6 P.M. on Monday, August 8th, Lisa Frasier will teach tips and skill for creating unique design on stones. All materials are provided, and registration is required.