your guide to all things summer

JUNE 10 | WEEK 2

more summer tunes by Lauren

Sunday, 6/11 at Hartwood Acres, as part of their Free Summer Concert Series, River City Brass Band will be playing. 7 PM. Bring a blanket, chair, snacks, libations and have a beautiful summer evening!

Summer Sampler WEEK 2

Got to Give it Up, Pt 1 by Marvin Gaye

Don't Be So Hard on Yourself by Jess Glynne

Feel It Still by Portugal, The Man

Authority by Genevieve

Love by Lana Del Rey

Alive by Kehlani

Cry to Me by Solomon Burke

Without a Word by Sara Watkins

White Flag by Joseph

Can't Stop The Feeling by Justin Timberlake 

Side Pony by Lake Street Dive

summer playlist by Kelley

S U M M E R S A M P L E R

mango green tea popsMagic-in-the-mouth 5 ingredient popsicles with a layer of sweet mango and a layer of antioxidant-packed green tea. Creamy, sweet and perfect for summer. Click here for the recipe.

podcasts to loveWorking out, tending the garden, slow cooking some pork for carnitas? Whatever it is, put on a good podcast to up your educational/entertainment for the day. Here are some of our faves! Find them on iTunes or any of your favorite podcast apps.

Tiny Leaps, Big Changes: tips and tricks for personal development. From stress relief to motivation. Small steps to help you get to your goals. Get it Done Guy: quick and dirty tips to work less and do more! Even the most overwhelmed can get more done with this podcast's insight! 2 Dope Queens: 2 gals and their favorite comedians talk sex, hair, NYC and a bunch of other great stuff! Young House Love Has a Podcast: John and Sherry from the Young House Love blog and all their fun DIY, design goodness. Welcome to Night Vale: a twice monthly podcast, Think: Lake Wobegon + mystery and ghosts. 

something to try by Whitney

Il Pizzaiolo just opened up in Glenshaw and if you haven't been to their other locations yet, get there! Their pizzas are divine! (try the Margherita!) The pasta is stupendous! Even the salads are delightful!

by Whitney

netflix and chill by Stacie

Orange is the New Black Season 5 is finally streaming on Netflix. Finally! We've been waiting a LONG time after Season 4's emotionally intense finale to find out what's going to happen! Get the popcorn ready and settle in for what promises to be a crazy (eyes!) season!

thrilling summer reads by Kelley

I love reading thrillers during the summer months! For some reason, sitting by the pool, on the porch or at the beach just makes me want to be turning the pages, holding my breath and waiting for something scary to happen! Here are some of my recent favorites:

The Wanderersby Meg Howrey: Ever think about the psychological effects a trip to Mars might awaken? Space exploration, the human heart and the mystery of our sense of reality. Thrilling!

The Decagon House Murders by Yukito Ayatsuji: A Japanese 21st Century take on Christie's And Then There Were None approach to the murder mystery. Page turner!

Bittersweetby Miranda Beverley-Whittmore: Summer at an old Vermont family estate proves to be more gothic and dangerous than expected! A gripping mystery unfolds...

Broken Monsters  by Lauren Beukes: A nightmarish killer on the loose in Detroit. A little bit of the paranormal and a keen detective. A wild combination!

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Starting July 3rd, Mondays from 9-10 a little gentle outdoor yoga at the library. All levels and bodies welcome. $5 suggested donation. Register online: coopersiegelcommunitylibrary.org YOGA!