Pittsfield Public Library will be hosting an Open House and Book Signing on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, from 4:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m.

Clari Dees, one of Pittsfield Public Library's staff members, has released her second book, Some Enchanted Evening, and will be available to sign books Tuesday evening, April 12, at the library.

There will also be copies of the book available for purchase at the library that evening. The price for a print copy will be $12.00, and checks can be made out to Pittsfield Public Library.

If you are interested in purchasing a copy ahead of time or prefer to read on your Kindle or Kindle App, you can click here for more information.

The library also has a copy available for check out to library card holders if you're interested in checking out her writing.

Some Enchanted Evening is a contemporary Inspirational romance.

Book Summary:
Kellan Campbell, principal singer with chart-topping musical group KWESTT, longs for roots and a family to call his own, but he’ll settle for a vacation from the fast-paced, demanding life of touring. Shedding his well-known stage persona to avoid recognition, he heads for a backwoods Missouri campground to rest and recuperate in the great outdoors. But his attempts at avoiding people are stymied by the campground’s energetic, quick-witted manager. He’d be annoyed if he wasn’t starting to look forward to her company and crazy sense of humor.

JoyAnne loves her job as manager of the flourishing family campground. After being tossed upside down and shattered, her life is finally feeling safe, predictable, and secure. And she’s determined to stay right where she’s at, doing what she does best—ensuring guests enjoy their camping experience.

The sassy, fascinating woman soon reignites Kellan’s desire for a home and family, and he tempts JoyAnne’s scarred heart to risk love again. But when mishap strikes and Kellan’s full identity is revealed as a result, JoyAnne pushes him away to protect what remains of her heart. Will she release her tightly-gripped control to God so that a future with Kellan is possible, or will the music that brought them together ultimately rip them apart?

When: June 1, 2016 through August 1, 2016.

What: Just read books and earn prizes!

Who: Birth through third grade: Read 10 books and receive a reward. Read another 10 books and receive another reward!
Fourth grade through twelfth grade: Read 5 books and receive a reward. Read another 5 books and receive another reward!

How: To keep track of the books you've read, pick up your free reading log at the Pittsfield Youth Library today. A parent needs to initial the log sheet after each book has been read. Bring the completed reading log to the library anytime between June 1, and August 1, 2016, and receive your reading reward!

Where: Pittsfield Youth Library and anywhere books are read. You can call the Youth Library at 217-285-5232 with any questions.

The Pittsfield Youth Library will have Library Camp, Monday, June 20th - Friday, June 24th. There will be two age groups each day.

The first class is from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for children who have completed kindergarten, first, or second grades in the past school year.

The second class is from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for children who have completed third, forth, or fifth grades in the past school year.

Children must be registered to attend and the camp is free. However, children must have a library card to check books out of the library. Library cards are free for Pittsfield city residents. Non-residents may purchase a three-month student card for $8.50.

This camp's theme is "Hawaii" and we invite parents to join us Friday evening, June 24th, at 6:00 p.m. to see the results of their children's hard work.

Please call 217-285-5232 or come by the Pittsfield Youth Library to register your child for camp. Space is limited to 20 children per class, so call today!

Our hours are:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10:00 a.m. -5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday, 1:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.