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How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are - Mark Wolynn - July 7 (ONLINE)
How do the experiences of our ancestors influence our thoughts and behaviors today? In his award-winning book, It Didn’t Start with You, author and therapy expert Mark Wolynn shares compelling evidence that the roots of our anxiety, phobias, and chronic pain may not reside in our immediate life experience or in chemical imbalances in our brains—but in the lives of our parents, grandparents, and even great-grandparents. And now, The [...]
Unearth a Story! Summer Reading Adventure - Kick-off July 7
Unleash your inner explorer, grab your shovel, and dig deep into the pages of a great book and the world around us. Throughout the summer, join us for free, exciting programs that unearth the wonders of dinosaurs, ancient history, and the stories buried right beneath our feet! There are programs for all ages, from infants to teens. There are also activities planned for families and patrons of all ages! See our Summer Reading 2026 [...]
Reading Challenge - The Gilded Age
The EPL 2026 Reading Challenge: American Tales continues its journey through our nation's history in July with the theme: The Gilded Age (1877-1917). Download this month's suggested reading list, learn more about the 2026 Reading Challenge, and visit the Library to pick up a reading challenge map and materials.
Parking Lot Open
The parking lot behind the Library is open. The handicap parking space is available. The side entrance is open and the book drop on the side of the building on Library Lane and in the back parking lot are both open.
Jr. Friends Volunteer Training - Grades 5-12 - June 30
Students in grades 5–12 are invited to join the Junior Friends library volunteer program and help with special projects, events, program planning, and Youth Services collections. This Summer Reading Adventure volunteer training session includes team-building activities, an overview of volunteer responsibilities, and task-specific training. Participants can earn volunteer and community service hours while making a positive impact [...]
Poetry Walk 2026 - June to October
Our popular Poetry Walk returns for the summer of 2026 at “The Triangle” (Training Field Triangle Conservation Area), an approximately one mile looped trail through pitch pine and oak forest, accessible for most ages and abilities. The trail skirts a historic 1700s smallpox cemetery and offers a brief detour to a vernal pool, an important seasonal wildlife habitat. Poetry Walk stations along the trail feature poems for both adults [...]
