Great books bring people together.

Great books bring people together! Join us this summer for the second annual Village Read and help foster that community spirit. This year we've chosen The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien. The Library is encouraging the entire village to read, discuss, or explore this fantastic classic. To help as many people as possible to get their hands on The Fellowship of the Ring, we are giving away free paperback copies at the Library. We will be presenting programs, activities, films, and a book discussion:

Rock Painting: Middle Earth Edition. Tuesday, July 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Rock painting is back! In honor of our Village Read book, The Fellowship of the Ring, we will be painting rocks with cozy

hobbit doors.

Village Read Book Discussion. Wednesday, July 17, 7 p.m. Join us for some food, fun, and great discussion. Librarian Matthew Wenslauskis will lead an informal talk about J.R.R. Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring. Refreshments will be provided.

The Art of Middle Earth: Exploring Tolkien's Mythical World. Monday, July 22, 7 p.m. In this slide lecture, art historian Jeff Mishur explores imagery by J.R.R. Tolkien and artists inspired by his legendarium. The program includes a discussion of paintings and drawings made to illustrate Tolkien's books or directly inspired by them.

Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut Street, Western Springs, IL 60558. (708) 246-0520. http://fordlibrary.org/