It’s time for the biggest book sale of the year at the Marcellus Township Library! This fundraising event supports library services, programs, collection expansion, and more! The books are set up and ready for you to browse – you name your price and decide how much to donate to the library for the books, DVDs, and CDs you take home. New items will be added as the sale continues through at least August 24th! Donations of clean, gently used books and DVDs are greatly appreciated (Sorry, we are unable to accept textbooks, VHS, or old magazines as donations).
New Book Arrivals:
When the World Sleeps: Stories, Words, and Wounds of Palestine by Francesca Albanese, Translated by Gregory Conti: The first woman to serve as United Nations Special Rapporteur for the Occupied Palestinian Territory conveys the spirit of a people through 10 unforgettable stories of resilience and humanity.
Francesca Albanese is the most lucid voice against Israel’s apartheid policies in Gaza and the West Bank, a voice that has been heard around the world when it comes to speaking the truth about the Palestinian genocide. In the wake of October 7, 2023, and Israel’s retaliatory war, the renowned Italian jurist has become a lightning rod for her staunch defense of human rights.
Reflecting on her years living in Jerusalem and her personal and professional journey toward understanding the Palestinian struggle, Albanese pays tribute to 10 people whose profoundly affecting stories opened her eyes, from Hind Rajab, a young Palestinian girl killed by Israeli forces, to the remarkable Jewish scholars who acted as Albanese’s mentors: forensic architect Eyal Weizman, trauma expert Gabor Maté, and Holocaust historian Alon Confino.
When the World Sleeps is a courageous testimony of the harsh reality that Palestinians face. It raises critical questions about the past, present, and future of Palestine: What are the consequences of the occupation? Where is a refugee’s home? In what conditions do Palestinians live? With the uncertain end of the war, will there be a Palestinian state? Will Palestinians have the right to self-determination, and will they be able to live in peace, free at last from the coercion of Israel?
The Romance Revival by Christina Lauren: Three years ago, scientist Emery Finch did something completely out of character: She got married. To Luca—the impossibly charming landscaper she met on one blistering night in Vegas who made her laugh, made her dance, made her feel.
But now, Emery is consumed by her top research, missing dinners, forgetting anniversaries, and promising herself Luca will understand once her cutting-edge discoveries come to light. Until the unthinkable happens: A tragic accident takes Luca from her.
Desperate not to lose him, Emery breaks every rule, using the classified technology she’s developed to bring him back to life. And Luca would probably thank her for it, if only he could remember her. Their first kiss, their Sunny Sundays at the beach, the life they built together…all of it is gone.
It may be a miracle of science, but for Emery it’s her one shot at a second chance. And this time, she won’t waste it—because true love is always worth reviving.
Upcoming Events
Mondays:
Magnetic Mondays: 3 PM-4:30 PM. Build and create with Magna-Tiles and Magnetic Blocks. Parent supervision required.
Tuesdays:
Craft & Chat: Tuesdays, 5-7 PM. Adults: Bring your own craft/project and socialize.
Creative Crew: Tuesdays through August 11, 5-6:30PM. Creative activities each week for ages 8-12.
Wednesdays:
Evening Book Chat: August 12, 6 PM. Bring the books you’ve been reading to discuss.
Thursdays:
First Thursday Book Club: August 6, 12 PM. Bring the books you read in June to discuss and gain new recommendations!
Fridays:
Golden Years Creative Connections: Fridays, 10 AM. Golden Agers or those approaching their Golden Years. Join us each week for a different creative activity and lively conversation. August 7: Air Dry Clay Creations, August 14: Painting the Air Dry Creations, August 21: Bingo for Prizes: August 28 Connect with Conversation Cards.
Lego at the Library: Fridays 3:00-4:30 PM. Build & create with Lego & Duplo. Parent supervision required.
Saturdays:
Golden Years Wellness Weekend Workouts: Saturdays, 9 AM. Build strength, improve balance, and enhance mobility. All fitness levels are welcome. August 1: Core and Balance, August 8: Circuit, August 15: Core and Balance, August 22: Circuit, August 29: Bands and Balls.
Tech Time at the Library: Select Saturdays 10AM-1PM, 8/1, 8/15, 8/22. Drop in to ask your I.T. questions & learn to navigate your device or our computers.
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