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Hallow-Reading Challenge Begins!
Hallow-Reading Challenge Begins!
Join us this month of October for our Halloween reading challenge! If you finish the challenge by collecting all your required badges (300 minutes of reading plus one review!), you will be entered into a drawing at the end of the month. But you must finish the challenge, or you won't be entered into the drawing! The review doesn't have to be too serious, don't worry! We would just like to hear about the books you're reading. There are options to submit more reviews if you're feeling it!
This challenge was inspired by the release of the movie Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice. If you happen to be a fan yourself or just want inspiration for spooky reads, check out this list we curated!
https://ligonierlibrary.org/2024-adult-october-reading-challenge-0
The theme, of course, is Halloween—think spooky, horror, thriller, or gothic books—but it is not required that you stick to the theme. It is encouraged, being that time of year, but if it isn't your thing and you just want to read more, you are more than welcome to join!
Use this link to register (on or after October 1st): https://ligonierlibrary.beanstack.org/reader365
Each month, we have a few authors who host a virtual talk. This month, the schedule is as follows:
- A Journey into the Hidden World of Tropical Bats with Scientists from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute; Presented by Smithsonian Scientists Dr. Rachel Page, Dr. Dina Dechmann, and Dr. Teague O’Mara
- Liberating Latin American Genre Fiction: In Conversation with Bestselling Author Silvia Moreno-Garcia; New York Times Bestselling Author of Mexican Gothic and Gods of Jade and Shadow
- Maybe You Should Talk To Someone: Examining the Truths and Fictions we Tell Ourselves with Lori Gottlieb; Instant New York Times Bestseller of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone
Click the link to register and to find out more information: https://libraryc.org/ligonierlibrary/upcoming
Visit our Beanstack page to check out the different reading and activity challenges happening throughout the year. There are challenges for all ages!
Have a smartphone or tablet? Install the Beantack Tracker app. We highly recommend this as a great way to participate on the challenges! The app is super easy to use and has some fun features that are not found on the website. Need assistance? Stop in or call the Library and we'll help you.
Download the Beanstack Tracker app from Google Play or Apple.
Join us for new and fun Beanstack challenges in 2024! Visit our Beanstack landing page for more details on each challenge!
Extra fun available on Libby!
If you have used Libby to borrow eBooks, downloadable audiobooks, and movies, then you already know how great the app is to use. We are excited to say that Libby is now even better!!!
Open Libby on your smartphone or tablet (or visit libbyapp.com on your computer) to find three Extras that the Westmoreland Library Network is excited to share with our patrons - The Great Courses Library Collection, Qello Concerts, and IndieFlix!
- Never stop learning with The Great Courses - from history to science to learning languages, find it all for FREE in one convenient place!
- Stream pop culture favorites, box office hits, award-winning feature films, documentaries, and shorts with IndieFlix for FREE!
- The world's largest collection of full-length concerts and music documentaries is available in Qello Concerts - literally, stream concerts from the best seat in your house for FREE!!!
These great services are available on Libby (the app is available in the iTunes and Google Play stores) or at libbyapp.com to Westmoreland Library Network patrons with an eCard and a physical library card (need one, visit Get a Library Card for more information). If you have any questions or need assistance, stop in or call the Ligonier Valley Library at 724-238-6451.
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