City Of Irving: Royal Reads: Join The Adult Winter Reading Challenge

Irving TX

31 December, 2021

4:21 PM

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Press release from the City of Irving: December 31, 2021 The Royal Reads challenge heralds in the new year by inviting adults to read, win a prize and engage in once-in-a-lifetime events such as February's King Tut Museum Replicas Exhibit and a tour at the South Irving Library. To join in the reading challenge, pick up a printed log form at any library location or register online at IrvingLibrary.READsquared.com.  Read five books to earn a prize.  The challenge runs through Feb. 28.  Limit one prize per person, while supplies last. For participants interested in recommendations, READsquared also features specially curated book lists that have been compiled by librarians. Regally themed events planned  Jan. 10 and 24 | Color Me Calm 7 p.m. | Valley Ranch LibraryEnjoy soothing music while exploring the art of coloring. Jan. 11 | Anywhere eBook Club: Royal Fiction and Nonfiction 7 p.m. | VirtualConnect with other readers far and wide through this new virtual-only book club. Discuss fiction and nonfiction eBooks, all of which are available through Hoopla. Jan. 18 | Craftastic! King and Queen of Hearts Paper Quilling6:30 p.m. | South Irving LibraryLearn this ancient practice of coiling paper strips into custom pieces of art. Jan. 22 | A Royal Tea3 p.m. | South Irving LibraryGuests are cordially invited to dress to impress in afternoon royal tea. Materials for creating a "fascinator" (decorative headpiece) will be available. Jan. 26 | Royal Trivia Night7 p.m. | Valley Ranch LibraryHear ye, hear ye, participants will test their royal knowledge by playing alone or on a team. Jan. 29 | Cook the Book Cooking Club: Teatime at Grosvenor Square by Dahlia ClearwaterNoon | Valley Ranch LibraryChoose a sweets recipe from January's preselected cookbook to prepare and share. Advance registration and recipe selection is required by contacting the library at (972) 721-4669. Jan. 31 | Book Lovers Happy Hour: Royalty in Fiction and Nonfiction6 p.m. | South Irving LibraryJanuary's discussion focuses on titles with royal themes. The Royal Reads challenge heralds in the new year by inviting adults to read, win a prize and engage in once-in-a-lifetime events such as February's King Tut Museum Replicas Exhibit and a tour at the South Irving Library. To join in the reading challenge, pick up a printed log form at any library location or register online at IrvingLibrary.READsquared.com.  Read five books to earn a prize.  The challenge runs through Feb. 28.  Limit one prize per person, while supplies last. For participants interested in recommendations, READsquared also features specially curated book lists that have been compiled by librarians. Jan. 10 and 24 | Color Me Calm 7 p.m. | Valley Ranch LibraryEnjoy soothing music while exploring the art of coloring. Jan. 11 | Anywhere eBook Club: Royal Fiction and Nonfiction 7 p.m. | VirtualConnect with other readers far and wide through this new virtual-only book club. Discuss fiction and nonfiction eBooks, all of which are available through Hoopla. Jan. 18 | Craftastic! King and Queen of Hearts Paper Quilling6:30 p.m. | South Irving LibraryLearn this ancient practice of coiling paper strips into custom pieces of art. Jan. 22 | A Royal Tea3 p.m. | South Irving LibraryGuests are cordially invited to dress to impress in afternoon royal tea. Materials for creating a "fascinator" (decorative headpiece) will be available. Jan. 26 | Royal Trivia Night7 p.m. | Valley Ranch LibraryHear ye, hear ye, participants will test their royal knowledge by playing alone or on a team. Jan. 29 | Cook the Book Cooking Club: Teatime at Grosvenor Square by Dahlia ClearwaterNoon | Valley Ranch LibraryChoose a sweets recipe from January's preselected cookbook to prepare and share. Advance registration and recipe selection is required by contacting the library at (972) 721-4669. Jan. 31 | Book Lovers Happy Hour: Royalty in Fiction and Nonfiction6 p.m. | South Irving LibraryJanuary's discussion focuses on titles with royal themes. This press release was produced by the City of Irving. The views expressed here are the author's own.