Please join us at 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 4, to help kick off the Adult Summer Reading Program "Groundbreaking Reads" with a presentation on Signal Quilts of the Underground Railroad.

Rita Fishel, of Creations Sewclever Quilt Shop in Chillicothe, will relate stories of the quilt blocks thought to be part of the Signal Quilts used in the Underground Railroad. Whether fact or myth, these stories will recall a fascinating and groundbreaking time in our country's history.

Rita relies on research and oral tales as she demonstrates the various quilt blocks and explains their significance at the time period leading to our country's civil war.

The program is free and open to the public. For more information, visit the library or call 937.783.3585.

Whether you prefer the traditional way of reading or the electronic method, or even listening to a book on audio, there is nothing quite like digging into a good story.

The library is celebrating "Groundbreaking Reads" this summer to give all adults and young adults the opportunity to burrow into the books of their choice — and have several opportunities to win prizes.

Adults and young adults can win prizes just by reading from June 3 through August 10. All you have to do is be at least 13 years of age and fill out a Book Review slip at the library for each book you read (or listen to).

Please check out the new online catalog to search for items or access your account online. As expected with moving to any new system, there have been some glitches. If you notice any problems, please let us know and we will be happy to take care of them.

Now, besides searching just for materials at the Blanchester Public Library, you may also search for items at seven other COOL member libraries. You may also place holds on those items, and we will notify you by e-mail or phone when the item is ready for pickup.

The library is one of nine founding members of COOL, which was formed in 2012.

June title:
Then Again
by Diane Keaton

The award-winning actress documents her rise from an everyday girl to an acclaimed performer while exploring her defining relationship with her mother and how their shared and separate dreams influenced their experiences.

Holdings available through the Ohio eBook Project include more than 31,000 copies of over 19,000 individual titles.

To download titles, you must have a Blanchester Public Library card. Titles may not be downloaded to library computers.

NoveList Plus is now available to Blanchester Public Library patrons to help find that perfect book 24/7.

NoveList Plus features information on more than 250,000 fiction and nonfiction titles, plus additional content such as lists of award-winning books, Book Discussion Guides, BookTalks, Recommended Reads and more.

Library patrons may access NoveList Plus by clicking the Find Info link on the library home page, then clicking Research. NoveList Plus is one of several subscription databases the library provides. (A valid Blanchester Public Library card number is needed to access NoveList Plus from outside the library.)