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Archive for 2023

“Only the Best” Book Club Title for May

Join the “Only the Best” book club at 6:30 on Tuesday, May 16th, to discuss Billy Bathgate by E.L. Doctorow! “To open this book is to enter the perilous, thrilling world of Billy Bathgate, the brazen boy who is accepted into the inner circle of the notorious […]

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Homeschool Book Club (6 – 8): Dory Fantasmagory

On Tuesday, May 2nd at 11:30-12:30, the Homeschool Book Club for 6-8 year olds will be discussing Dory Fantasmagory by Abby Hanlon. Move over, Junie B. Jones and Ivy & Bean! Here comes a lovably energetic little sister with a BIG personality—and an imagination to match! As […]

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We Have Guests in the Children’s Room!

You’ll notice that the doors to the children’s room are closed. The room is open for your enjoyment, but we’re reminding everyone to go slow and careful when you enter ~ we’ve got an incubator full of eggs on the counter! Thanks to the Hatch the Chicken […]

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Tuesday Book Club Title for May

Join us as we discuss Early Morning Riser, by Katherine Heiny. Jane falls in love with Duncan easily. He is charming, good-natured, and handsome but unfortunately, he has also slept with nearly every woman in Boyne City, Michigan. Jane sees Duncan’s old girlfriends everywhere—at restaurants, at the […]

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In Our Display Case: Ceramic Art by Promethea Potters!

Now through the end of April, swing by the library to admire the incredible ceramic art on display, courtesy of Betsy Himmelman! All of the pieces on display are for sale, and proceeds will go in part toward supporting the library. Come take home a piece of […]

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Homeschool Book Club (9 – 11): Wilderlore

On April 11th, the Homeschool Book Club will be discussing “Wilderlore: The Accidental Apprentice”, by Amanda Foody. Thankfully, as an apprentice to the town’s mushroom farmer, Barclay need only work hard and follow the rules to one day become the head mushroom farmer himself. No danger required. […]

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Come Lend a Hand to the Community Puzzle!

In the library with a few minutes to spare? Jigsaw masters and beginners alike are welcome to sit down and help assemble our community puzzle! You can find it in the back of the building, near the adult reading area.

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Homeschool Book Club (6 – 8): Wish

On Tuesday, April 4th at 11:30-12:30, the Homeschool Book Club for 6-8 year olds will be discussing the first half of “Wish” by Barbara O’Connor. We will discuss the 2nd half of the book on Tuesday, April 18th. This is a touching, New York Times-bestselling story about […]

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Flowers are Blooming in Our March Display Case

Punxsutawney Phil might have predicted a long winter this year, but spring has already sprung in our display case! This March, take a moment to enjoy the beautiful floral embroidery on display, courtesy of Nancy Armstrong.

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Homeschool Book Club (9 – 11): The Wild Robot

On March 28th, the Homeschool Book Club will be discussing “A Wild Robot”, by Peter Brown. This New York Times bestselling illustrated middle grade novel is heartwarming and action-packed. Can a robot survive in the wilderness? When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she […]

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