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We have our first winner!
Congratulations to the winner of the Thespian's Treat raffle basket, Renee! This basket received 82 tickets—in a crazy coincidence, that's the same as last year's first raffle. Tickets came from 25 different participants.
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This month marks the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11's historic moon landing. Join us for a guided recreation of that first mission next Monday, July 15 at 4:00 pm.
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Road Trips and Travelogues
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Airplanes might be efficient, but there's just something so captivating about road trips—or cross-country hiking, if you're really adventurous. And while you can't take a road trip from Connecticut to Ireland, you can certainly fit a travelogue in your carry-on.
Check out these books that will help you complete the "road trip or travel" challenge!
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Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed
At twenty-two, Cheryl Strayed thought she had lost everything. Four years later, with nothing more to lose, she made the most impulsive decision of her life: to hike the Pacific Crest Trail from the Mojave Desert through California and Oregon to Washington State—and to do it alone.
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A Walk Across America by Peter Jenkins
Twenty-five years ago, a disillusioned young man set out on a walk across America. This is the book he wrote about that journey—a classic account of the reawakening of his faith in himself and his country.
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Don't Make Me Pull Over! by Richard Ratay
Discover the history of the family road trip, how its evolution mirrored the evolution of the United States, and why road trips have largely disappeared.
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A Turn in the Road by Debbie Macomber
Bethanne, her daughter Annie, and her former mother-in-law Ruth are driving to Florida for Ruth's 50th high school reunion—and hoping to reconnect with men from their past. But even the best-laid plans can take an unexpected turn, or even be derailed completely.
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America for Beginners by Leah Franqui
Pival’s husband told her that their son had died suddenly—heartbreaking news she still refuses to accept. Now, with her husband gone, she is going to America to find her son, alive and whole or dead and gone, and come to terms with her own life.
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The Wangs vs. the World by Jade Chang
Meet the Wangs, the unforgettable family whose spectacular fall from glorious riches to (name-brand) rags brings them together in a way money never could. A hilarious debut novel about the road trip they take across America that binds them back together.
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Raffle #2: Foodie's Fantasy
This week's raffle is perfect for anyone who loves dinner parties.
Because there is a bottle of wine (woohoo!) you must be 21+ to win this raffle. You could be the lucky winner—make sure you get your tickets in before Thursday!
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Where will your travels take you this summer?
Whether you're cruising around Europe or enjoying the (surprisingly warm) weather in your own back yard, send us a pic of your #TravelingLibraryCard! We'll post pics on social media throughout the summer 🌞
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Questions, comments, concerns?
Feel free to reply to this email, call 860-828-7126, or stop by the Reference Desk.
If you can't make it to the library and need special accommodations, please reply to this email or call 860-828-7126.
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