Read to therapy dogs, join book club this June at Oglesby library

The Oglesby Public Library District announced June events for adults and children.

“Be a Reading Monster and Gobble Up Books” is the children’s summer reading theme. Supported through a Thrivent Financial grant, activities and giveaways make for a fun library experience.

Program events include:

Doggie Tales: 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays, June 3, 10 and 24. Children are invited to read or tell a story to Lila the therapy dog. Registration is required.

Family Story Hour: 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, June 4, 11, 18 and 25.

Toddler Time: For children ages 9 months to 3 years, 10:15 a.m. Thursdays, June 5, 12, 19 and 26.

Saturday Morning Movie and Party: 10:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, June 14. Featuring “Monsters Inc.,” the G-rated 2001 animated Pixar film about two lovable monsters helping a little girl find her way home. Children younger than 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Kid-friendly monster costumes are optional.

Events for adults include:

Let’s Create for Adults: 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 10. Registration required. Adults enjoy creating a custom project with supplies provided. A supply fee of $7 applies but can be waived.

Saturday Night Movie: 6 p.m. Saturday, June 14, featuring “Casablanca,” a 1942 film about an expatriate American nightclub owner during World War II, a woman from his past, a piano player and a heartbreaking decision. Running time is 102 minutes. Rated PG.

Monday Night Book Club: 6:30 p.m. June 16. Discuss “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca Skloot.

Social Hour for Adults: 2 to 3 p.m. June 19. Refreshments served.

Free blood pressure and glucose screenings with OSF: 9 to 11:30 a.m. June 25. No fasting required.

Author visit: Local author and co-editor Rachael Mellen discusses her new book “From Camp Douglas to Vicksburg: The Civil War Letters of William Kennedy, 1861-63″ at 6:30 p.m. June 25.

For more information, visit oglesbylibrary.org/calendar or call the library at 815-883-3619 to register as requested. The library is at 111 S. Woodland Ave., Oglesby.