Library News

This week, two books which feature bookstores are going to be highlighted. Lewis Buzbee, an author, once commented: “We are much more likely to be drawn to a messy bookstore than a neat one because the mess signifies vitality. We are not … [Read more...] about News from Marcellus TWP Wood Memorial Library

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that kids play outside as much as possible because outdoor play carries a number of benefits for them. Playing outside generally relates to more physical activity and that’s great for children’s … [Read more...] about News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library

This week we are building on last week’s theme about books with main characters who are dealing with what happened in the past.  Author Melanie Harlow said: “We have history. That has weight. It has meaning. And you of all people know … [Read more...] about News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library

August Programming  T’AI CHI WITH ALYSE KNEPPLE MASON/UNION BRANCH - MONDAYS: 11:00AMT’AI CHI WITH BARBARA GOLDFARB  HOWARD BRANCH - THURSDAYS: 5:30PMT’ai Chi is a series of gentle physical exercises and stretches. Alyse will … [Read more...] about Cass District Library August 2023 Programming 

This week we’re focusing on two new fiction novels available in the library. What these books have in common is that they involve main characters that are dealing with what happened in the past and trying to move on into the future. Joel … [Read more...] about News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library

This week we are highlighting books that focus on secrets.  A secret is something that is not known or seen or meant to be known or seen by others. Stephen King once said that good books don’t give up all their secrets at once. True to … [Read more...] about News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library

T’ai Chi with Alyse Knepple – Mason/Union Branch – Mondays: 11:00am T’ai Chi is a series of gentle physical exercises and stretches. Alyse will offer a free introductory class, followed by four weekly classes which will cost $40.00 T’ai … [Read more...] about Cass District Library July 2023 Programs

This week, our focus is on two new historical fiction library books. Historical fiction (HF) presents a story set in the past, often during a significant time period, with the time period being an important part of book’s setting and the … [Read more...] about News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library

This week we are focusing on adventure stories.  Why? Author Gladys Hunt explains it well. She said that a book introduces us to people and places we wouldn’t ordinarily know. A good book is a magic gateway into a wider world of … [Read more...] about News from Marcellus TWP Wood Memorial Library

This week we are highlighting two nonfiction books. One can ask “why read nonfiction?’ There are several reasons. First, books about the past can enlighten us about where we are now. Second, we can be inspired by other people’s lives. … [Read more...] about News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library