Jacqueline Kennedy once said that “There are many ways to enlarge your world. Love of books is the best of all.” Reading a broad and diverse range of books helps to hone one’s ideas, style and taste. Napoleon Bonaparte famously commented, “Show me a family of readers, and I will show you the people who move the world.” The library has several eclectic new books available to explore. Have a look!
My Little Michigan Kitchen: Recipes and Stories from a Homemade Life Lived Well by Mandy McGovern. The author shares recipes for Michigan classics such as UP North Pasties, Detroit Coney Dogs, Tart Cherry Pie and many others. Full-color photographs accompany nearly every recipe. In addition, McGovern shares stories of her adventures in Michigan and some gorgeous landscape photos of this great state.
Mysterious Michigan: The Lonely Ghost of Minnie Quay, the Marvelous Manifestations of Farmer Riley, the Devil in Detroit & More by Amberrose Hammond. Mediums, murders, monsters and more are all part of Michigan’s strange and sometimes supernatural history. Hammond presents several odd and unusual tales from Michigan’s vivid and thrilling past.
Her Hidden Genius: A Novel by Marie Benedict. This book tells the story of Rosalind Franklin, a women scientist who sacrificed her life to discover the nature of human DNA. Franklin’s world-changing contributions were hidden by the men around her but her relentless drive advanced the science of DNA to new horizons.
Upcoming Library Events
Game Night, Last Wednesday of the Month: Dec. 28, Jan. 25, Feb. 22, Mar. 29, Apr. 26, May 31, and Jun. 28. Meet up and play a variety of tabletop games! Light refreshments provided. RSVPs appreciated.
First Thursday Book Club: Jan. 5, Feb. 2, Mar. 2, and Apr. 6. 2023, 12 Noon-1PM. Join us to chat about what you have been reading or to get suggestions from others.
Yoga with Dave Sivley Mondays, Jan. 9 2023-Feb. 27, 2023, 6:30-7:30 PM. Cost is $5.00 per class. Bring mat, towel and water. RSVP to Dave or the library.
Movie Matinee, Saturdays at noon. Jan. 7 – Norm of the North (PG), Jan. 14 – Frozen (PG), Jan. 21 – Abominable (PG), and Jan. 28 – Arctic Dogs (PG).
Preschool Play Cafe, Tuesdays, January 10 – February 14, 5:30-6:30 PM. An unstructured meetup to play and socialize: Developmentally appropriate toys will be provided for ages 0-5. Coffee and tea will be provided for parents & caregivers.
Winter Preschool Story Hour, Wednesdays 10:15-11:00 AM, Jan. 11 – Feb. 15, 2023. Stories, music and movement for babies, toddlers a
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