The library is hosting its big Halloween event Friday, October 31. Enter through the
Burney St door for the scary option or Main St for the merry option.
In honor of Halloween, our selections this week are spooky. If spooky isn’t your thing, no worries, we have plenty of new books in other genres.
The End of the World As We Know It: New Tales of Stephen King’s The Stand by Stephen King
An original short story anthology based on master storyteller Stephen King’s #1 New York Times bestselling classic The Stand.
Since its initial publication in 1978, The Stand has been considered Stephen King’s seminal masterpiece of apocalyptic fiction, with millions of copies sold and adapted twice for television. Although there are other extraordinary works exploring the unraveling of human society, none have been as influential as this iconic novel—generations of writers have been impacted by its dark yet ultimately hopeful vision of the end and new beginning of civilization, and its stunning array of characters.
For the first time, King has authorized a return to the harrowing world of The Stand through this original short story anthology as presented by award-winning authors. Bringing together some of today’s greatest and most visionary writers, The End of the World As We Know It features unforgettable, all-new stories set during and after the events of The Stand—brilliant, terrifying, and painfully human tales that will resonate with readers everywhere as an essential companion to the classic, bestselling novel.
Good and Evil and Other Stories by Samanta Schweblin, Translated by Megan McDowell
The New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice, International Bestseller– A haunting, unforgettable collection of tales by Samanta Schweblin, winner of the 2022 National Book Award for Translated Literature and three-time Booker Prize finalist.
The characters of Good and Evil find themselves at a point of no return, dazzled by the glare of impending tragedy. Vulnerable and profoundly human, they become trapped in the instant in which the uncanny has lurched into their lives. Some are transformed, some are isolated, others waver between guilt or tenderness. All of them are driven by uncertainty.
Schweblin’s prose uses tension and truth to construct a literary universe in which the monsters of everyday life come so close to us that we can almost feel their breath. Her writing provokes awe and disquiet, a state of alarm that at the same time transports us to a hypnotic world as recognizable as it is strange.
Upcoming Events:
Tuesdays:
Craft & Chat: Tuesdays, 5-7 PM. Bring your own craft/project and socialize with other crafters while you work!
Yoga at the Library: Tuesdays through November 18, 5:45 PM. Bring your yoga mat, water bottle, and a towel. $5 per class payable to Dave Sivley (269-365-6315).
Wednesdays:
Community Read: November 5, 5:30 PM Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. Check out a copy to read in advance and then join us for a brief video of the author and a lively discussion among community members!
Thursdays:
First Thursday Book Club: November 6, 12 Noon-1 PM. Join others to chat about what you have been reading or to get suggestions from others.
Bedazzle a Book: December 11, 4-6 PM. We’ll provide the diamond dots and craft supplies for you to decorate your own book (or select a title from our used book sale)!
Fridays:
Story Time: Fridays at 1 PM through May 14 (breaks follow the school calendar – no story time on October 31 or November 7). Join Ms. Liz and Ms. Lexi for music, movement, stories & crafts intended for ages 0-5 and their parents/caregivers.
Lego at the Library: Fridays 3:00-4:30 PM. Build & create with our Lego & Duplo collections! All ages are welcome!
Halloween at the Library: October 31 5-7 PM. We’ll be closed during the day to set up the haunted library! Enter through the Burney Street door for a delightfully scary experience…or to avoid the ghosts and ghouls, enter through the Main Street door for candy, treats & fun! Donations of candy are appreciated in advance or you can reserve a table in the comfort of the children’s library to hand out candy to trick or treaters during the event!
Saturdays:
Tech Time: Select Saturdays, November 1, 8, 15, from 10 AM-1 PM. Are you struggling with your phone? Do you have trouble navigating the internet? Do you need help with mel.org, the Libby App or the Marcellus Library Catalog? Drop in the library to ask Justin your IT related questions and learn to navigate your device or our computers!
Piano Recital with Ewert Music Studios: December 6 at 4 PM, during Christmas in the Village. Beautiful & festive songs performed by Roxie Ewert’s students.
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