June Newsletter

Dear Valued Patrons,

I want to invite you to our Summer Reading Program Kick-off Party on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Prattville Library branch. Please join us for this free, family-friendly event marking the beginning of APPL’s annual Summer Reading Program. The Summer Reading Program is designed to spark excitement for reading across all ages. Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy bouncy houses, inflatables, face painting, games, crafts, and more. Every child will leave with a goody bag filled with fun prizes. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Please consider placing a bid on a silent auction item, donated by local businesses. All proceeds support the library’s new building.

The Summer Reading Program is designed to encourage our residents to read all summer long. Beginning on June 7th through July 18, the library will host weekly activities and events. Programs are offered free of charge and segmented by age group. This ensures that everyone, from toddlers to senior adults, can find inspiration to read this summer. This year’s theme, “Color Our World,” celebrates the myriad of ways art enriches our lives. Highlights for this year include: a family magic show, toddler sing-a-long with acoustic music, a silent disco for teens, professional headshots for adults and much more. For the full event schedule and additional details visit www.appl.info.

If you can’t make the kick-off party, we have a full schedule of exciting summer events. I hope to see you there!

Warm Regards,

Tammy Bear

Autaugaville

Wednesday 9am - 2pm

Friday 9am - 4pm

Billingsley

Monday & Thursday 8am - 5pm

Marbury

Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9am - 5pm

Prattville

Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 10am - 6pm

Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 10am - 5pm

Bill the Magic Man

Get ready for an afternoon of wonder and delight! Join us at the Doster Center on Tuesday, June 17th at 2:00 PM for Bill Packard the Magic Man: Live and in Color! With over 25 years of experience amazing audiences of all ages, Bill Packard brings high-energy magic and balloon twisting that’s sure to captivate. Alongside him is his talented wife Tammy and their daughter Nicki. This family of entertainers is known for bringing smiles wherever they go. Don’t miss this magical event that promises fun for the whole family!

Community Art Swap

Get ready for a creative refresh! On Tuesday, June 10th at 4:00 PM swing by the Prattville Library for our Arts & Crafts Swap - an opportunity to trade your gently used or new crafting materials. Bring your yarn, paint, paper, or other craft supplies. If it’s clean, reusable, and fits in your car, it’s welcome! Just remember the “Bestie Rule." If you wouldn’t gift it to your best friend, leave it out. No buying or selling. Can’t make it on the 10th? Donations are gladly accepted at the Circulation Desk now through June 9th.

Adults: Beach Road

By: James Patterson & Peter De Jonge

Children: Biscuit's First Beach Day

By: Alyssa Satin Capucilli

Faith Pierce Assistant Director

Faith joined the APPL team in March. Her major responsibilities include fundraising for the new building, grant writing to support library programs, and assisting with other administrative and communications related tasks. She has over eight years of community outreach and public relations experience. Faith holds a Master of Public Service and Administration from Texas A&M University and earned her bachelors in Communication and Information Sciences from The University of Alabama.

Faith's favorite thing about the library are the people. "From the amazing staff to our lovely patrons, every day at APPL continues to be wonderful!"

Please consider purchasing a $5 Belk Charity Sale ticket from APPL at the circulation desk. Your $5 goes directly to our new building fund. Patrons can raise money for the library and get $5 off their purchase by providing their Charity Sale ticket at the register. The Belk Charity Sale is from May 27th – June 5^th.