This month’s book is "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis. An examination of American slavery through the true stories of five enslaved people who were considered the property of some of our best-known presidents. Open to teens ages 12 to 18. No registration necessary.

Enjoy the newly released film “A Dog’s Purpose” at 5 p.m. Thursday, May 25, at Beauchamp Branch Library. The film chronicles one dog who finds himself reborn over and over again as different breeds and different genders over the course of time. Connecting with each of the different families he becomes a part of, the dog examines his own life experiences in each generation to discover what his true purpose in life is. The film runtime is 2 hours.