Springfield City Library

Welcome back to Emoji Fridays, where we pair up emojis and books!

This week’s emoji is the princess:

And the book is Empress of a Thousand Skies by Rhoda Belleza:

“The only surviving heir to an ancient Kalusian dynasty, Rheehas spent her life training to destroy the people who killed her family. Now, on the eve of her coronation, the time has finally come for Rhee to claim her throne - and her revenge. Alyosha is a Wraetan who has risen above his war refugee origins to find fame as the dashing star of a DroneVision show. Despite his popularity, Aly struggles with anti-Wraetan prejudices and the pressure of being perfect in the public eye. Their paths collide with one brutal act of violence: Rhee is attacked, barely escaping with her life. Aly is blamed for her presumed murder. The princess and her accused killer are forced to go into hiding - even as a war between planets is waged in Rhee's name. But soon, Rhee and Aly discover that the assassination attempt is just one part of a sinister plot. Bound together by an evil that only they can stop, the two fugitives must join forces to save the galaxy.” (Description from Goodreads)

Welcome back to New Book Tuesdays, where we find and recommend a new book coming out this week!

This week’s book is Imagine Us Happy by Jennifer Yu:

“Stella lives with depression, and her goals for junior year are pretty much limited to surviving her classes, staying out of her parents’ constant fights and staving off unwanted feelings enough to hang out with her friends Lin and Katie. Until Kevin. A quiet, wry senior who understands Stella and the lows she’s going through like no one else. With him, she feels less lonely, listened to—and hopeful for the first time since ever… But to keep that feeling, Stella lets her grades go and her friendships slide. And soon she sees just how deep Kevin’s own scars go. Now little arguments are shattering. Major fights are catastrophic. And trying to hold it all together is exhausting Stella past the breaking point. With her life spinning out of control, she’s got to figure out what she truly needs, what’s worth saving—and what to let go.” (Description from Amazon)

Sixteen Acres

Tuesday, October 30

6:15 - 7:45 PM

Ages 13-19

S'mores (melted chocolate and marshmallow on graham crackers), music, indoor games and a costume contest (although a costume isn't necessary).  Our Teen Advisory Group came up with this program and would love for you to join in the fun.  Prizes will be awarded for best handmade, scariest and best duo!  

Forest Park

Monday, October 29

3:15 - 4:30 PM

All ages

Come one, come all to the Great Hall and celebrate Halloween Hogwarts style with your neighborhood librarians. Drink Butterbeer. Delight in magical snacks. Let your wand choose the wizard and be sorted into your Hogwarts house. Dance away the evening to some Muggle music and tax your brain with puzzles and games that stump even the cleverest of Ravenclaws. In the words of Ms. Granger herself: "When in doubt, go to the library!"