Library News: April 4th, 2024
This week, the library is highlighting several new nonfiction books.
Vietnam Veterans Day is annually observed on March 29 in the United States. It commemorates the hardships suffered and sacrifices made by nine million Americans during the Vietnam War. A new book titled "Healing Wounds: A Vietnam War Combat Nurse's 10-Year Fight to Win Women a Place of Honor in Washington, D.C.” by author Diane Carison Evans is a timely addition to our collection. In the book, Evans details the gritty and high-intensity experience of being a nurse in the midst of combat. Her impassioned story of serving in Vietnam is a crucial back story to her fight to honor the women she served beside. In 1983, Evans had a vision for the first-ever memorial on the National Mall to honor women who had worn a military uniform. She remembered not only her sister veterans, but also the hundreds of young wounded men she had cared for. In her journey to honor them, she fought unforeseen bureaucratic obstacles and faced mean-spirited opposition. Evans is an unlikely hero who ultimately served her country again as a formidable force in her daunting quest for honor and justice.
Blood Money: Why the Powerful Turn a Blind Eye While China Kills Americans by Peter Schweizer. For this book, Schweizet and his team of forensic investigators spent more than two years scouring a trove of restricted Chinese military documents and date-mining a mountain of American financial records. They tracked US political leaders investments and family businesses. Schweizer unloads bombshell after bombshell, exposing the Chinese Communist Party's covert operations in the American drug trade, social justice movement and medical establishment to sow chaos and decadence in the United States: Schweizer concludes that China's war with American is not cold but hot, and that the body count is one-sided.
Upcoming Events:
Support Group for Parents of Challenging Kids, Tuesday, April 9 at 9:00 A.M. this month, and then the 2nd Tuesday of each month. If you are feeling overwhelmed, join others to gain valuable support coping strategies and information about community resources.
Yoga with Instructor Dave Sivley. Mondays at 6PM, April 8th-May 20th. Please bring a yoga mat, towel, water and $5 payable to Instructor Dave!
Preschool Story Hour, Wednesdays 10:15 AM. Stories, music, movement & crafts for ages 0-5 and their parents/caregivers.
Game Night AND Movies & Popcorn, April 24th and the last Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM. We'll have fresh popcorn and a movie during game night! All ages are welcome.
First Thursday Book Club 2024, April 4th, 2024, 12 NOON-1 PM. Join others to chat about what you have been reading or to get suggestions from others.
Lego at the Library, Fridays 3:00-4:30 PM. Build & create with our Lego & Duplo collections! All ages are welcome & donations of gently-used Legos will be greatly appreciated!
Support Group for Parents with Challenging Kids. April 9th & Second Tuesday of every month-starts at 9:00AM. Parenting isn't easy. If you're feeling overwhelmed, we invite you to join us, share with others and gain valuable support, coping strategies, and information about community resources.
Tech Time @ the Library, Saturdays from 10 AM-1PM, April 13th and April 20th. 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!
Total Solar Eclipse. Monday, April 8th, 2024. Begins: 1:58 PM; peaks: 3:14 PM; and ends 4:27 PM. Join us at 12 NOON for a fun craft and grab your FREE eclipse glasses.
Firekeeper's Daughter Book Discussion. Wednesday, April 10th at 6:00 PM. Join us for a community discussion about the Firekeeper's Daughter! We have plenty of books to go around, so please check one out and let's chat! Light refreshments will be available.
Author Presentation & Meet and Greet. This Troubled Ground by US Air Force Veteran and author Les Carroll, Lt. Col. (Ret.), USAFIANG, Wednesday, April 24th, from 5:30PM-6:30PM. Ret. Lt. Col. Les Carroll will be here to present his novel which was inspired by true events in Afghanistan. He will answer questions and signed copies of his book will be available.
Smokey the Bear Reading Challenge. January 1st-November 28th, 2024. Help Smokey by learning how to prevent wildfires and help the environment. Read 3 books and eam 4 badges to complete the challenge and earn your prize! Badges are earned by completing at least one activity per section. Bring your completed sheet into the Library for your prize. One prize per person.
2024 Reading Challenge. Let's read 2024 books as a community this year! When you finish a book, come and fill out a leaf. The leaf will be put on the tree in the children's area. When we reach our goal, we will have a surprise celebration for all of our readers!
Teen Advisory Board Meeting, Tuesday, April 23rd from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M. Drop in any time between 3 and 5 to enjoy snacks, share your thoughts, and make a fun craft. Teen Advisors assist the librarians in creating and developing programs and resources that will fulfill the needs, wants, and interests of teens. Being on the Board looks great to college admissions boards, helps your local library, and counts toward your volunteer hours!
Local Author Fair, Friday, May 3rd, 2024 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Are you a local author? Sign up to reserve a spot at your local author fair. Bring copies of your book(s) to sign and sell. Meet and greet your fans and new readers. Tables, chairs, and light refreshments will be provided.