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By Mike Selby
Cranbrook Public Library
The Cranbrook Public Library opened its door on July 4, 1925, meaning we are almost 100! It is not so much a celebration of us, but a celebration of you—and everyone who has used the library during the past century. Congratulations to all of us!
Spirit of the Rockies is celebrating this milestone as well, so don’t miss out.
Festivities take place June 19 to the 22, and there are over 40 events with a wide range of activities. The Friends of the Library Kick-Off BBQ takes place on Thursday, June 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., right outside the library. Mr. Mike’s is (once again) generously sponsoring it.
Have you joined our 2025 Reading Challenge? We’re challenging all Cranbrook Citizens to read 10 books this year!
Grab a 2025 Reading Challenge Bookmark from the Welcome Desk and read 10 items of any genre, format (yes, audiobooks count) and fill in the title on the back of the bookmark. Once your bookmark is complete drop it off at the Welcome Desk to be entered for a Cranbrook Public Library Swag Bag and other surprises during our CPL 100 Years of Stories Anniversary celebration. If you like, grab another bookmark and start again!
We have been fortunate receive video shout-outs from around the globe, including one or two local celebrities. These can be seen on our Facebook page.
Our new hours are:
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday
1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday
ADULT NEWLY ACQUIRED ITEMS:
Diet, Drugs, and Dopamine – David A. Kessler (613.25)
When It All Burns – Jordan Thomas (634.9618)
Hello, Cruel World – Melinda Wenner Moyer (649.1)
Sea of Grass – Dave Hage (577.4)
Road Atlas, 2026 – Rand McNally (912.7)
One Arrow Left – Cecilia Dick DeRose (bio)
Bones of a Giant – Brian Isaac Thomas (fic)
The Manor of Dreams – Christina Li (fic)
It’s a Love Story – Annabel Monaghan (fic)
Tom Clancy Line of Demarcation –M.P. Woodward (fic)
Speak To Me Of Home – Jeanine Cummins (fic)
The Guest Cottage – Lori Foster (fic)
We Live Here Now – Sarah Pinborough (fic)
Apprentice to The Villain – Hannah Nicole Maehrer (fic)
The Blackbirds of St. Giles – Lila Cain (fic)
The Man Made of Smoke – Alex North (fic)
Burned Bridges – John Gilstrap (mys)
Written on the Dark – Guy Gavriel Kay (sci fic)
YOUNG ADULT & CHILDREN’S NEWLY ACQUIRED ITEMS:
One of the Boys – Victoria Zeller (ya fic)
The Gate, The Girl, and The Dragon – Grace Lin (j fic)
