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Movie Clips

Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/02/2012 - 11:00pm

“Melancholia” (2011, R, Drama/SciFi) Kirstin Dunst stars as one of two sisters who find their already strained relationship challenged as a mysterious new planet threatens to collide with the Earth.
“Three Musketeers” (2011, PG13, Action/Romance) The hot-headed young D’Artagnan, along with three former legendary but now down on their luck Musketeers, must unite and defeat a beautiful double agent and her villainous employer from seizing the French throne and engulfing Europe in war.


New fiction list

Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/02/2012 - 11:00pm

Please check the list of new books on the shelf for additional titles in the fiction category including “Another Piece of My Heart” by Jane Green, “Blue Monday” by Nicci French, “Chasing Midnight” by Randy Wayne White, “Dark Places” by Gillian Flynn, “Gilly Salt Sisters” by Tiffany Baker, “Poison Flower” by Thomas Perry and “Running The Maze” by Jack Coughlin. Titles of interest that are not on the shelf may be reserved by placing a hold on them at the circulation desk.


Smart money seminar

Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/02/2012 - 11:00pm

During smart money week, Solon Library will offer, “Take Control of your Finances: 101” on Thursday, April 26, from 7 until 8:30 p.m. The library will host representatives from local financial institutions and businesses to discuss basic finance in conjunction with smart money week. Representatives from the local banks as well as financial advisors will be on hand to answer questions about how to check or improve your credit score, how much should you save for retirement, when is it best to refinance and how to set up a college fund for your grandchildren. Everyone is welcome.


Solon area book club

Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/02/2012 - 11:00pm

Solon book club will meet April 17 to discuss “Abide with Me” by Elizabeth Strout. All interested adult readers are welcome to attend. For questions about the book club, please contact Joyce at jebarta@southslope.net. To borrow a copy of a selected book, please contact the library circulation desk by calling 319-624-2678 or email Jacque at jdeaton@solon.lib.ia.us.


Easter animals for sale

Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/02/2012 - 11:00pm

As you stop in the lobby to check out the items on the used book cart, notice a large assortment of Easter stuffed animals for sale. They will be there through April 7 for your purchase.


Early out movie tomorrow

Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/02/2012 - 11:00pm

The early out program for Thursday, April 5, will be a movie, “Puss in Boots,” (Rated PG) showing in the meeting room. Movie time will be from 1 until 3 p.m. Fun and free early-out activities are for all Solon students. There is no registration. Children under the age of 10 attending the movie need to be picked up by parents or caregivers at 3 p.m.


Storytime themes

Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/02/2012 - 11:00pm

Storytime theme for Tuesday, April 10, will be “Rain.”
On Tuesday, April 17, our monthly Storytime guest will be Dana Robinson from Sweet Feet Yoga in Coralville. Instead of reading stories, she will be teaching some yoga poses. Storytime is for ages two through five but siblings are always welcome. It meets at 10:30 a.m. and lasts about 45 minutes, ending with a craft.


Time to turn in your Habitat carton houses

Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/02/2012 - 11:00pm

SOLON– As this is our first Habitat for Humanity House going up in Solon we greatly appreciate all the help we have received so far. As a reminder, the carton houses can be returned St. Mary Church, Our Lord’s Church, Solon United Methodist Church, Lakeview Elementary School, Solon State Bank and Bridge Bank by the first week of April. We are very excited to share this experience with everyone in the community. Every little effort helps. Thank you for your support.


Sign-up for summer recreational baseball/softball/t-ball

Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/02/2012 - 11:00pm

SOLON– Registration is now open for summer baseball, softball and T-ball.
Registration forms for the programs can be found online at www.solon-iowa.com or at the city office. The deadline to sign-up is Tuesday, April 17. For further information, contact Travis Young at travis.young@solon-iowa.com.


Adult co-ed sand volleyball

Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/02/2012 - 11:00pm

SOLON– Registration is now open for the adult co-ed sand volleyball league this summer. Games will be held on Thursday evenings from the middle of May through the end of July. There will be two divisions, competitive and recreational. The number of teams is limited, so sign-up today to secure your team a spot. Registration forms can be found online at www.solon-iowa.com.