Friends of Bascom Library

06/07/2026

👀 Spotted on an endcap in the library, MEET ME AT THE LIBRARY by Shamichael Hallman. Mr. Hallman's book is a reminder of the power of libraries to connect people and communities and invites readers to rediscover libraries as vibrant hubs of democracy, dialogue, and civic engagement. 😍📚
https://sjpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S156C6769382

06/07/2026

Has your Summer Learning reading started? 🚀 Don't forget to track your reading in Beanstack to receive a registration prize and earn a completion prize when you finish the program. 😍📚 Children are also invited to track their reading on the fun wall display!

06/07/2026

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library books like to hide

06/05/2026

Happy ! 🍩 Why DONUT you check the SJPL catalog for books to satisfy your donut cravings without the calories? 😁 https://bit.ly/38MnjLh

06/05/2026

Summer Learning Kickoff: For Goodness Snakes
🐍 Saturday, June 6, 2026, 3:30PM – 4:30PM

Kids always love when For Goodness Snakes share the fascinating world of reptiles at Bascom Library! 😍 Be sure to check the card catalog for books about snakes to further their curiosity, too!

Join us for Bascom Branch Library's Summer (Reading) Learning Kickoff with For Goodness Snakes!For Goodness Snakes is a company that provides educational and fun filled programs through the fascinating world of reptiles. For Goodness Snakes focuses on creating an environment that not only teaches th...

06/02/2026

This might be a fun way to encourage your child to read during SJPL Summer Learing! ☀️😍📚

Game on 📚

06/02/2026

Make a Soccer Keychain - Grab & Go
⚽️ Saturday, June 6, 2026, 10:30AM – 5:00PM

Color your own soccer-themed soccer ball design key chain! While supplies last, first come, first served.Required age: 5 years and up due to small parts. Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests

06/01/2026

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Libraries are the original “data centres," and still going strong! How do we compare to AI data centres? Let's see...

Positive environmental impact 🆚 massive energy and water consumption
Vibrant community spaces 🆚 industrial server warehouses
Human library staff helping people 🆚 automated systems replacing jobs
Encourages reading and critical thinking 🆚 endless AI-generated content
Serves everyone equally 🆚 access limited by subscriptions and computing power
Safe public gathering places 🆚 restricted high-security compounds
Protects intellectual freedom 🆚 concerns about surveillance and data harvesting
Educational investment for communities 🆚 resource extraction for corporate growth
Places built for people 🆚 facilities built for machines

What would you add to the list?

06/01/2026

Can you believe it's June??? How about a book about a girl named June to start some summer reading? 👀 Spotted in our Nook, 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 by Jamie Sumner, a middle grade book about a young girl who sets out to overcome her anxiety over the course of one life-changing summer.
https://sjpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S156C6619519

06/01/2026

🦖 Read all about it on the SJPL blog!

June 1 celebrates all things dinosaur!