Hello from the Greenup Public Library System! On this day in 1776 the American Declaration of Independence was announced on front page of the "PA Evening Gazette". On the same day in 1885 Louis Pasteur successfully gave an anti-rabies vaccine to 9-year-old Joseph Meister, saving his life. Finally, on this day in 1945 Nicaragua became the first nation to ratify the Charter of the United Nations.

Tracking the Cruisers

Help curb the summer reading slide with our Summer Reading Cruise-In! Join us for a great no-contact program that keeps everyone safe. Drive up to the scheduled stops and library workers will provide an FM transmitter to use to participate in the programs from your car! Library workers will be wearing masks and gloves and social distancing is required.

If you haven't already seen our schedule for the Summer Reading Cruise-In, check it out below! We have one change to note on the schedule: Red Barn on Mondays has been canceled. We hope to see you (safe and healthy in your car!) at one of our many other stops. Keep reading and racking up those hours!

A complete list of locations, times and days of the week will be available on the Greenup County Library website (youseemore.com/greenup), as well as any alternates or make-up days necessary due to inclement weather.

Libby

Access a wide selection of digital eBooks and audiobooks with the award-winning one-tap reading app from Rakuten Overdrive. Named one of TIME’s Best iPhone and Android apps of 2018, Libby seamlessly connects first-time users and experienced readers with the popular digital collections of libraries.

Goodreads Most Popular Books Published In 2019

Goodreads.com has compiled a list of the most popular books that have been added to their website. According to them, the number one spot is claimed by The Silent Patient written by Alex Michaelides. In second place is Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid and in third is An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks. In fourth is the young adult story The Wicked King by Holly Black.

Quotes

“Don’t be intimidated by other people’s opinions. Only mediocrity is sure of itself, so take risks and do what you really want to do.”

― Paulo Coelho, Aleph

“You were not born on earth to please anyone; you have to live life to express yourself, not to impress someone. Don't pretend to be someone you're not, and never lose yourself in search of other people's acceptance and approval.”

― Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart

Jokes

Q: What do you call a nervous javelin thrower?

A: Shakespeare.

Q: Who can shave 10 times a day and still have a beard?

A: A barber.

Q: Why did the dinosaur cross the road?

A: Because the chicken joke wasn't invented yet.

Lauren Cagle