Plumb Library's June program guide offers programs for readers aged one to 101.

Children of all ages are invited to read to Amos the greyhound. Amos and his handler Ms. Holly are new to Rochester, and are a certified team for Therapy Dogs International. They are also part of a Children Reading to Dogs program called “Tail-Waggin’ Tutors”. Amos, a 7-year-old greyhound, is a good listener, and children can make a five-minute appointment to read to him. The dates and times for June are: Friday, June 9, 4:00-4:30 PM all ages, in the gazebo; Friday, June 16 4:00 –4:30 PM all ages, in the gazebo.

Registration can be done through the Plumb Library’s Event Calendar at www.plumblibrary.com, and is required for this program. Space is limited.

The 2017 Summer Library Program is "Build a Better World!" This program offers something for everyone, from toddlers to adults, and everything is free.

Register and start logging on June 21 starting at noon. Go to www.plumblibrary.com to register. There is a link for the kids' program, ages 1-11, and a link for young adults and adults ages 12 and up.

The festivities start on Thursday June 22 at noon with a visit from Toe Jam Puppet Band. Please visit the Events Calendar on the Plumb Library website to register for this and other programs.

“Just the Facts” Nonfiction Book Discussion Group: The group will be reading "Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy: Four Women Undercover in the Civil War" by Karen Abbott. This spellbinding book follows the true adventures of four women during the Civil War. Belle Boyde: courier and spy for the Confederacy, she shot a Union soldier in her home. Emma Edmonds: disguised herself as a Union private, Frank Thompson, and witnessed bloody battles. Rose O’Neal Greenough: engaged in affairs with Northern generals and used her daughter to send information to Southern generals. Elizabeth Van Lew: wealthy Richmond abolitionist, who hid behind her proper manners to run a far-reaching espionage ring. All broke with conventions to fight for their side in the Civil War. The group will discuss this book on Thursday, June 15 at 6:30 p.m.

Council on Aging Book Discussion Group: The group will be reading Anne of Green Gables, by L.M. Montgomery on Tuesday, June 20 at 10:15 a.m. at the Rochester Senior Center on Dexter Lane. All are welcome. Copies of the book are available at the library.

Cafe Parlez: The book selection for June is LaRose, by Louise Erdrich. When Landreaux Iron accidentally kills his friends’ son, he gives the Ravitches his son LaRose to raise as their own. As LaRose grows up, he becomes the linchpin linking the two families in a tenuous peace - until a vengeful man with a grudge against Landreaux begins to stir up trouble. The group will discuss the book on Thursday, June 29 at 6:30 p.m. Books are available at the desk.

Minecraft Madness with Jungle Jim will take place on Monday, June 26 at 1:00 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Rochester, Constitution Way. Create a dragon, take part in the Zombie Chase or the Building Block Madness Tournament, and finish up with the grand finale featuring a humongous slimeball. Sponsored by the Rochester Cultural Council. Registration is required. Visit the Events Calendar at www.plumblibrary for more information or to register.

Plumb Library is also offering a week of STEM programming for children aged three to six (and their grown-ups, of course). Register for all 4 days (June 27 - 30) or select days you can attend. To register for this course, contact the Early Childhood Office: 508-748-1863.

Sessions are:

Tuesday, June 27, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Wednesday, June 28, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.

Thursday, June 29, 1:30 - 2:15 p.m.

Friday, June 30, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.