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Salem Township Public Library invites you to “escape the ordinary” this summer at its 2015 Summer Reading Program, Every Hero Has a Story, Be Your Own Hero. 1. Superheroes come in many sizes and shapes…some easily recognizable while others are not. It could be the hero that walks through the doors of the library daily, or it could be the hero that has made their mark on history. It could be the local hero that keeps our community safe, or the legendary superheroes! Learn how to recognize a true hero.

Monday, June 1, 6:30-7:30 pm Monday, June 15, 6:30-7:30 pm Look it’s a comedian, it’s a Interested in the martial arts? Presenters ventriloquist, it’s a , it’s a from Hill’s Martial Arts will show you puppeteer, it’s a juggler-----no it’s practical self-defense skills like striking, grappling, Super Mike! Super Mike Hemmelgarn, that is! Come and throwing, pressure points and more! see him open his bag of super powers!

Monday, June 22, 6:30-7:30 pm Not all heroes wear capes! Meet and greet your local community heroes who work every day to make our hometown a better place to live. Some of our honored guests are Circle Tail, Inc., Salem-Morrow Dept., Warren County Emergency Service Management Agency, and Wilmington Police Dept. Be sure to check out their super vehicles, too!

Thursday, July 23, 7-8:30 pm Calling all superheroes! Join us this evening and meet amazing superheroes from Hero Alliance, participate in challenging games such as Rescue Mission, the Fire-cup Kapow, and if you dare…the diabolical LEGO fire-walk challenge! Bring your camera! Super Events for Adults

OSU Usher, Trevor Zahara Writing Circle Meetings Trevor Zahara, an usher inside Calling all adults and high school students Ohio Stadium for 17 years, has who are interested in writing! The library’s written a book about his time as Writing Circle is a group that meets twice monthly a volunteer, and he’ll be here on on Saturdays from 10:30 am-12:00 pm at Earl J Tuesday, June 23 from 7-8:00 Maag Community Room to share their creative pm to share his adventures with writing pieces. Prompts are decided by the group us. Registration is not required. and sharing ideas is welcomed and encouraged. Free coffee is served at each meeting. Join the group by contacting the library or emailing Dylan Confessions of an OSU Usher at: [email protected]. The Ohio State Buckeye Usher Journal June 6 & 20 features inside stories of the most famous stadium in the world. Trevor Zahara, alongside photos and stories from his fellow ushers, explores the sports history and traditions of The Ohio State University from the unique perspective of a stadium usher. Exclusive stories of coaches and teams Super Origami will appeal to all who love OSU athletics, and will satisfy Artist Monica Salisbury the curiosity of those who wonder what happens in The from Ohio Paper Folders, Horseshoe when the doors are closed. will host an origami workshop on Tuesday, July Adult Book Discussion Group 7 from 6:30-8:00 pm for Join a lively discussion group of book lovers and get in on teens and adults. If you the fun! Adults are welcome to sign up to attend monthly have ever wanted to truly explore the art of origami, book discussions, which take place the first Tuesday this is your chance! Registration is required and evening of each month from 6:30-8:00 pm. The group there is a limit of 20. discusses a different book each month, which can be picked up at the library. Interested participants can stop in to pick Progressive Cooking Event up the next book. Family Favorites Tuesday, July 28, 6:30-8:00 pm June 2: Heading Out to Wonderful by Robert

Goolrick Charlie Beale meets Sylvan Glass, the bride of the town's richest man, and Sam The next installment of the Haislett, the son of the owner of the butcher Progressive Cooking Events is shop where Charlie gets a job, and soon the Family Favorites. Dust off those interaction between Charlie, Sylvan, and Sam old family cookbooks and find alters the town forever. your favorite.

July 7: The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery The lives of fifty-four-year-old concierge Rene Michel and extremely bright, The rules are quite simple: suicidal twelve-year-old Paloma Josse are a. Sign up as a participant. transformed by the arrival of a new tenant, Kakuro Ozu. b. Cook a dish in the proper category. c. Bring enough for all the participants to August 4: To the Hilt by Dick Francis sample. Alexander Kinloch, a reclusive young Scottish d. Be an impartial judge, and cast votes for painter, is called to London to attend to his your favorite dish. stepfather, who in turn unwittingly threatens to e. Dishes are judged on aroma, appearance, take his stepson to the grave with him because consistency and taste. of a dangerous secret. f. Prizes will be awarded at the end of the event.

Superheroes For Adults

The Essential Encyclopedia by Robert Guardians of the Galaxy, Volume 1 by Brian Greenberger Michael Bendis The ultimate guide to the man behind the mask, Why has Earth suddenly become the most and the mythology behind the man. “Criminals important planet in the galaxy? The Guardians are a superstitious, cowardly lot. So my disguise of the Galaxy plan to find out! But while Earth must be able to strike terror into their hearts,” deals with a brutal Badoon invasion, the declareS millionaire industrialist . Guardians' fate has been decided millions of miles away! X-Men: The Characters and Their Universe by Batman: Earth One Vol. 2 by Geoff Johns & Michael Mallory Gary Frank Tells the story of this unique band of comic The has arrived in Gotham and he's book heroes from their creation in 1963 by terrorizing the city with his own twisted brand the dream team of writer and artist of anarchy. But why is he attacking now, and , through their late 1970s re- what is his endgame? The Riddler isn't emergence as a platform for socially and Batman's only problem, as is on the streets and his violent crimes can't be politically relevant storytelling. ignored. by Robert Greenberger Batman and Vol. 6: The Hunt for Explores idiosyncratic creator William Moulton Robin by Peter Tomasi & Patrick Gleason Marston's interest in ideas of a "new woman" for After losing his son Damian--a.k.a. Robin-- the twentieth century; costume and character Batman has finally found peace with his death. story changes over the decades; the influence on Damian's grandfather Ra's al Ghul, however, all other female characters since her has not. In order to resurrect Robin, he's stolen inception. the body and now Batman will stop at nothing to reclaim him.

The Supervillain Handbook by King Oblivian, Matt Wilson & Adam Wallenta Batman Vol. 6: Graveyard Shift by Scott Contained within the pages of The Supervillain Snyder & Greg Capullo Handbook is an easy-to-follow blueprint for In the wake of the death of his son Damian, villainy and world domination. If it should fall Batman is in danger of losing his humanity. into the wrong hands, it could threaten the very However, the foes of this grief-ridden Dark foundations of our society. Knight mean to strike him when he's at his weakest. Has Batman's worst foe become... Bruce Wayne? Stan Lee's How to Draw Superheroes by Stan Lee by Dan Abnett Lee shows readers everything they'll need to The Mighty Avengers face an array of their make their own mighty superheroes. He exposes greatest foes-all at once! Only one thing is his secret tools and techniques for bringing certain: this isn't a coincidence. But what strong, inspiring heroes and heroines to life. larger, deadlier threat lies behind these simultaneous attacks on Earth?

Marvel: The Characters and Their Universe by Ant-Man, Volume 1: Second-Chance Man Michael Mallory by & Ramon Rosanas For 75 years the Marvel Superheroes have Scott Lang has never exactly been the world's delighted readers with their larger-than-life, yet best superhero. Heck, most people don't even very human, heroics. More than simply comic think he's been the best Ant-Man! But when book characters, the likes of , the Superior calls with a once-in-a- the Silver Surfer, Iron Man, and , lifetime opportunity, and an old enemy to name a few, have become part of the fabric of returns, Scott's going to get a chance to turn it 20th century culture, the mythology of the all around and be the hero he's always modern age. dreamed of being. Books Other Super Readers Have Liked

The Kindness of Strangers by Katrina Kittle A young widow raising two boys, Sarah Laden is struggling to keep her family together. But when a shocking revelation rips apart the family of her closest friend, Sarah finds herself welcoming yet another troubled young boy into her already tumultuous life. Jordan, a quiet, reclusive elementary school classmate of Sarah's son Danny, has survived a terrible ordeal. By agreeing to become Jordan's foster mother, Sarah will be forced to the things she has long believed.

Dreaming Spies by Laurie King Laurie R. King's novels of suspense featuring Mary Russell and her husband, Sherlock Holmes, are critically acclaimed and beloved by readers for the author's adept interplay of history and adventure. Now the intrepid duo is finally trying to take a little time for themselves--only to be swept up in a baffling case that will lead them from the idyllic panoramas of Japan to the depths of Oxford's most revered institution.

Last One Home by Debbie Macomber The Palmer sisters couldn't be more different. Karen, the eldest, is the responsible one who got the grades, married the perfect guy, and has two wonderful, high-achieving children. Cassie is the rebellious one, who got pregnant right after high school and married the wrong man, despite her family's misgivings. And Nicole is a free, creative spirit, who's always been indulged and pampered as the baby of the family who could do no wrong. It’s a heartwarming illustration of all the ups and downs of life, and the sometimes fraught, but always enduring, relationship between sisters.

Her Daughter’s Dream by Francine Rivers Growing up isn’t easy for little Carolyn Arundel. With her mother, Hildemara, quarantined to her room with tuberculosis, Carolyn forms a special bond with her oma Marta, who moves in to care for the household. But as tensions between Hildie and Marta escalate, Carolyn believes she is to blame. When Hildie returns to work and Marta leaves, Carolyn and her brother grow up as latchkey kids in a world gripped by the fear of the Cold War.

A Wicked Snow by Greg Olsen eBook Hannah was a girl when tragedy struck. She still remembers the flames reflected against the newly fallen snow and the bodies the police dug up--one of them her mother's. The killer was never found. Twenty years later Hannah is a talented CSI investigating a case of child abuse when the past comes hurtling back. A killer with unfinished business is on the hunt. And an anonymous message turns Hannah's blood cold: “Your Mom called. . . . .”

Island Girls by Nancy Thayer When the will of a recently deceased ladies' man mandates a summer-long reunion for his daughters from different marriages at his posh Nantucket house, the three sisters are forced to confront long- festering resentments and misunderstandings as well as challenges in their private and professional lives, a situation that is complicated by a shocking revelation and the arrival of their mothers. Superheroes for Teens

Hot Summer Reading X-Men The Waking Dark by Robin Wasserman As the public After a series of suicide-killings and a deadly storm, the becomes aware of residents of the town of Oleander, Kansas, start acting even genetic mutants with more strangely than would be expected. Only the five witnesses special powers, of the murders retain their sound minds, and they must band prejudice grows together to save the town from whatever has come over it. against them. Professor Xavier brings them together to harness their powers Three by Kristen Simmons for the good of mankind and to A conclusion to the trilogy that includes Breaking Point finds combat the evil who wants fugitives Ember and Chase taking shelter in the wilderness and to wage war with typical humans. searching for fellow survivors only to encounter a person from Chase's past with whom they search for a Three-organized X-2: X-Men refugee settlement. United

When military

leader William Stryker hatches a FIGHT LIKE A HERO plan to eradicate kind, the “Every hero needs to know how to protect and fight. Presenters from X-men form an alliance with their Hill’s Martial Arts will teach you how to do just that using real-life, old enemy Magneto to try and stop practical self-defense skills like striking, grappling, throwing, him. pressure points, and more!” a. Conditioning for the body X-III: The Last b. Strength for the mind Stand c. Balance for the spirit After a controversial Tuesday, June 16, 6:30-7:30 pm cure is discovered, Limit 20 mutants can choose to retain their superhuman abilities or give up their WOULD YOU SURVIVE? unique gifts and become normal. “Sometimes a hero has to save their self. Would When peaceful mutant leader Charles you know how? Join survivalist expert Clint Jivoin Xavier (Stewart) clashes with his as he teaches you the ins and outs of surviving in militant counterpart, Magneto the wild. Learn how to find and make shelters, (McKellen), the battle lines are drawn gather food and water, start fires and more!” for the war to end all wars. Thursday, June 18, 11:00 am -1:00 pm Limit 20

Tuesdays, June 9, 23 & July 7, 21 BE YOUR OWN HERO 5:30-8:00 pm! “You’ve spent all summer being your own hero. Time to show it. Get a “Popcorn. Candy. Movies. What’s not hero makeover, make your own mask, and get an official hero’s portrait to like? Watch your favorite Marvel from a professional artist!” and DC superheroes save the world on Tuesday, July 14, 6:30-7:30 pm, Limit of 20 participants the big screen. You might even win a prize!” Registration Requested Grades 5-12. TEEN MOVIE MARATHON “Enjoy two superhero films back-to-back in this super-sized, all-day, DVDs must be checked out on an action-packed version of our most popular teen program! We’ll have Adult card pizza, popcorn, -cream, and more!” (18 years and older). Tuesday, July 21, 2:30-8:00 pm, Registration Requested

Superheroes for Kids

Create-a-Mask & Super Shield Mighty Marvels Tuesday, June 2, 11-11:45 am As a superhero you must hide your StoryTime identity! Create your own superhero Wednesday, June 3, 10, 17, 24 outfit with masks, cuffs & super shield. 11-11:30 am (18 mos-PreK) A special program for our little heroes!! Be Like Batman Stories and crafts. Monday, June 8, 6:30-7:30 pm To the Batcave for delicious bat bites and Mr. Freeze ice cream! But first, you must solve Riddler’s riddles and do the Batman Crawl through laser beams and The Adventures of Beanboy ….(gulp) ! By Lisa Harkrader Aspiring comic-book artist Tucker MacBean enters a drawing contest hosted by his Build-a-Gadget favorite artist, an endeavor that prompts his Tuesday, June 9, 11-11:45 am creation of a super-hero sidekick, Beanboy, who harnesses the power of the bean to Every superhero needs a double his size overnight and fight evil. gadget! Create your own gadget from recyclable materials. Make a super-radio, a web-slinger, a villain Captain Nobody vaporizer----or anything else you can come up By Dean Pitchford with! When ten-year-old Newton dresses up as an unusual superhero for Halloween, he Be a Teenage Mutant Ninja decides to keep wearing the costume after the holiday to help save townspeople and Turtle eventually his injured brother. Tuesday, June 16, 11-11:45 am Join our “shell-abration!” Earn your black belt by completing totally awesome Extraordinary Warren challenges such as Splinter’s Ninja Star By Sarah Dillard Toll, Chopstick Pick, & Tuck ‘n’ Duck! Bored with his everyday routine of clucking Finish up the fun with a take home craft & and pecking for food, a quirky and turtle treats. bespectacled chicken leaves his farm to discover himself with the help of an unhatched egg and a snarky rat. Supermobile! Tuesday, June 23, 11-11:45 am Every superhero needs wheels to get around town. Superfab Saves the Day Make a super-fast race car using a 20 oz. water By Jean Leroy & Berengere Delaporte bottle and a balloon! With a large superhero costume collection, Superfab is the best-dressed superhero A Hero-Cize Power Lunch around, but his frequent costume changes Tuesday, June 30, 11-11:45 am often stop him for arriving in time to help Registration Required, Limit 30 people in trouble, until one day, his style Take a break from saving the planet sense may just save the day. and join us for lunch! This power-lunch is Every Hero Has a Story, Be Your Own Hero guaranteed to give your superpowers a boost! Arrive June 1-July 24 hungry! 7 weeks of fun! Superheroes on DVD!

Thor: The Dark World Marvel The Avengers

On a journey to defeat an enemy that When an unexpected enemy threatens even Odin and Asgard cannot defeat, Earth, the director of S.H.I.E.L.D. reunites with Jane Foster and gathers together several superheroes must sacrifice everything to save the to protect the world. world.

Spiderman III Captain America: The Winter Peter Parker's adventures as Spider- Soldier man continue as he struggles with an As Steve Rogers struggles to embrace alien form that turns his suit black his role in the modern world, he and releases his inner demons, and battles a new adversary, the Soviet faces villains , Venom, and agent known as the Winter Soldier. the New Goblin.

Man of Steel Clark Kent confronts his Avengers Confidential extraterrestrial origins and fights to When the is taken into save humanity when Earth is invaded custody by Black Widow after by General Zod and his army. interfering with a top secret mission, they are both instructed by to prevent a stolen S.H.I.E.L.D. technology from falling into the The Dark Knight Rises wrong hands. Eight years after the events of The Dark Knight, the terrorist leader Bane arrives in , pushing it and its police force to their limits, and A young secretary, killed for forcing its former hero Batman to discovering her employer's secret, is resurface after taking the fall for revived by cats and is no longer Harvey Dent’s crimes. entirely human.

X-Men: Days of Future Past is sent into the past to try The Wolverine to prevent an event which will result After Wolverine is summoned to in doom for both humans and Japan by an old acquaintance, he mutants. finds himself in a conflict that forces him to face his own inner demons.

Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance Ironman 3 While still struggling with the curse When terrorist Mandarin leaves of the Rider, Johnny agrees to intelligence agencies baffled by a save a young boy from the Devil. lack of forensic evidence, Tony Stark battles to survive the attacks and protect those closest to him.

June 2015

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1 2 3 4 5 6 JUNE 1 EVERY HERO HAS A STORY BEGINS (7 WEEKS) MIKE HEMMELGARN 6:30 PM JUNE 2 CREATE-A-MASK 11:00 AM 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP 6:30 PM JUNE 8 BE LIKE BATMAN 6:30 PM JUNE 9 BUILD A GADGET 11:00 AM 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 TEEN MOVIE 5:30 PM JUNE 15 HAI-YAI! KARATE 6:30 PM JUNE 16 BE A TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLE! 11:00 AM 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 FIGHT LIKE A HERO 6:30 PM JUNE 18 WOULD YOU SURVIVE? 11:00 AM-1:00 PM JUNE 22 HOMETOWN HEROES 28 29 30 6:30 PM JUNE 23 SUPERMOBILE 11:00 AM TREVOR ZAHARA (OSU USHER) 7:00 PM JUNE 30 A HERO-CIZE LUNCH Mighty Marvels Club: 11:00 AM Wednesdays, June 3, 10, 17, 24 11-11:30 am Ages: 18 mos-Pre-K

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