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Contact information: Crystal Hicks
(936) 559-2970

Big Library Read program allows readers around the world to borrow the eBook, A Murder in Time, for free

Judy B. McDonald Public Library announced today that it will take part in the Big Library Read, the world’s largest digital Book club through public libraries that connects millions of readers around the world with the same eBook at the same time. For a two-week period beginning June 23, Public Library users will be able to borrow the eBook, A Murder in Time by Julie McElwain (Pegasus Books), from http://npl.lib.overdrive.com and participate in a worldwide version of a local book club. There will be no waitlists for this popular mystery with a twist. Big Library Read is facilitated by OverDrive, the platform for eBooks and audiobooks from the library.

A Murder in Time is an intricate mystery about a brilliant FBI agent, Kendra, who finds herself transported back in time to the 1800s. Relegated to the servant class, she stumbles across a gruesome murder, and she alone recognizes they have a serial killer in their midst. Kendra scrambles to solve the case before it takes her own life – 200 years before she was ever born. At its core, Julie McElwain’s debut novel is a puzzle, a hunt for a murderer and a quest for justice.

“Throughout my life, I’ve loved all genres of books – mystery, romance, paranormal and historical,” said author, Julie McElwain. “Maybe that’s why I’ve included a little bit of all those elements in A Murder in Time. I sincerely hope readers enjoy Kendra’s story as much as I enjoyed researching and writing it.”

Big Library Read is a free program. To get started reading, all that is needed is a Judy B. McDonald Public Library library card. A Murder in Time can be read on all major computers and devices, including iPhone®, iPad®, Android™ phones and tablets, Chromebook™ and Kindle® . The eBook will be available with no wait lists and will automatically expire at the end of the lending period, so there are never any late fees.

The Big Library Read program is made possible through a partnership between your Public Library, OverDrive and Pegasus Books, publisher of A Murder in Time. The title was selected based on a survey of more than 20,000 library readers. To borrow the eBook readers can visit http://npl.lib.overdrive.com.

For more information on Big Library Read, visit BigLibraryRead.com.

Library information is available at www.ci.nacogdoches.tx.us/library, on Facebook under Judy B. McDonald Public Library and on Twitter and Instagram as friendsofnacpl.

Contact information: Crystal Hicks
(936) 559-2970

Minecraft Mania at the Public Library

The next Minecraft Mania meetings at the Judy B. McDonald Public Library will be Saturday, July 2nd at 12:30 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30 p.m. The first three hours are reserved for ages 7-11 and the last hour is for ages 12-17.
Those who do not have a game license of their own will be able to use one provided by the library. Participants may also bring their own laptops if they have a game license. Please call 559-2970 to register by the day before the event.

Tech Talk at the Public Library

The Judy B. McDonald Public Library invites the public to an informal monthly workshop for anyone with technology questions or issues. The open workshop is every month on the first Friday at 4:00 p.m. The next meeting is July 1st. All are welcome to attend and ask questions, troubleshoot devices or just listen.
The workshop is free and no registration is required. Please call 559-2970 for more information.
The Friends of the Library are on Facebook (as Judy B. McDonald Public Library) and Twitter (as @friendsofnacpl).

Adult Art Series at the Public Library

The Judy B. McDonald Public Library invites the community to attend the July installation of the Adult Art Series on Friday, July 1st at 5:30 p.m. This month’s project will be painting color changing mugs using thermochromatic paint. “We like to find projects that may seem difficult, but are actually easily accomplished,” says Crystal Hicks, assistant library director. “Yet, we always try to focus on the creative process and camaraderie, rather than on the final product.” No registration is required for this free event, and the library will be closed during this event, so families are welcome. There will be games for kids in the next room. Please call 936-559-2970 for more information.

Murder Mystery Parties at the Public Library

The Judy B. McDonald Public Library invites the community to attend two different Murder Mystery Parties, one for teens on Monday, June 27th and one for adults on Wednesday, June 29th, both at 5:30 p.m. Participants will be assigned a character and take part in solving the mystery. By the end of the night, the victim and the murderer will be uncovered, thanks to the sleuthing skills of the players. “The event is not dinner theater, but rather an interactive party game wherein everyone receives clues about their characters and the other players that they must share with each other over the course of three rounds,” says Crystal Hicks, assistant library director. “Participants are encouraged to wear costumes and embrace their characters, but neither is required to have fun and solve the mystery.” Attendees will be notified of the theme and their assigned characters prior to the event. Hors d’oeuvres will be served, and the event is free. The nature of the event requires the attendance of assigned characters, so participants should please register by the day before the event and notify the library if they are unable to attend. Library information is available at www.ci.nacogdoches.tx.us/library, on Facebook under Judy B. McDonald Public Library and on Twitter and Instagram as friendsofnacpl.

STEAM Lab: Rainbows and Rocket Racers

The Judy B. McDonald Public Library invites children, ages 7-11 years, to participate in a STEAM Lab on Tuesday, June 28th at 5:30 p.m. Participants will discover a little something about the laws of physics as they build their own rocket and race it outside. This lab is messy, so participants should dress appropriately. Please call the library at (936) 559-2970 to register by Monday, June 27 th. Spaces are limited.
The Judy B. McDonald Public Library is excited to host STEAM Labs for children ages 7-11 years who share a passion and a curiosity for all things Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math.
The Friends of the Library are on Facebook (as Judy B. McDonald Public Library) and Twitter (as @friendsofnacpl).