Library News: August 1st, 2024
This week, the library is highlighting a new adult fiction book and a new adult non-fiction book.
The God of the Woods by Liz Moore (available in large print). This gripping mystery revolves around a prominent banking family's troubled legacy in the Adirondacks. In 1975, Barbara Van Laar, a 13-year old, goes missing near the end of her first summer at Camp Emerson. Fourteen years earlier, Barbara's older brother Bear disappeared from their family's nearby summer house when he was eight. The book's nonlinear narrative reveals the family's pain and unhappiness. Peter Van Laar, the children's father, pressured his wife, Alice, to have another child shortly after Bear disappeared. Barbara frustrated her parents by becoming more difficult as a young girl, prompting them to send her to a boarding school. The author gradually reveals the truth behind Barbara's disappearance in scenes told from the alternating perspectives of several characters. including her bunkmate Tracy who helps Barbara sneak out of the camp to meet her boyfriend. In the meantime, details about Bear's disappearance emerge as state police detective Judyta Luptack investigates Barbara's case. The beautiful and dangerous wilderness setting enhances the suspense as the narrative builds to a dramatic and astonishing final act that sheds a glaring light on Peter's reluctance to prioritize the family's well-being over its reputation.
I Hate Job Interviews!: Stop Stressing. Start Performing. Get the Job You Want. by Sam Owens. The key to landing that dream job or big promotion often comes down to how you perform on the job interview. After bombing some interviews early in his career, the author vowed this would never happen to him again. He began to work on a system to ensure he was ready for even the most oddball questions in future interviews. The system Owens developed proved to be so successful, he built a career coaching business around teaching this system to others and has now coached thousands of people on how to prepare for interviews. In I Hate Job Interviews, Owens shares his proven methodology and provides simple frameworks and demonstrations on how to answer any type of job interview question. Job candidates using this system will gain confidence in answering introductory, behavioral, hypothetical, opinion, personal, think-on-your-feet, salary, and self-awareness questions. You, the reader, will learn how to craft "power" examples to show potential employers that your skills align perfectly with the job being sought. You'll also learn how to make a big first impression with the first interview question, how to tell compelling stories that clearly demonstrate your abilities, and how to engage in salary negotiations that maximize your job offer. After reading Owens’ book, the reader will go into the next job interview with confidence, ready to knock any question out of the park!
Upcoming Events at the Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library
Wednesdays:
Support Group for Parents of Challenging Kids, the 2nd Wednesday of every month— August 14th and September 11th at 9 A.M Parenting isn’t easy. If you are feeling overwhelmed, join others to gain valuable support coping strategies and information about community resources.
Last Wednesday Family Game & Movie Night with Popcorn. The last Wednesday of each month, August 28th starting at 6 PM. We’ll have fresh popcorn and a movie during game night! All ages are welcome.
Wednesday Summer Crafts, every Wednesday this summer at 12 noon. (Crafts were inspired by the Marcellus First 10 books that are written in parentheses). August 7 - I Love Myself (You Matter), August 14 - “Hand”made Tree (Tap the Magic Tree), August 21 - Tissue Box Guitar (Abiyoyo), August 28 - Handprint Heart (The Kissing Hand).
Thursdays:
Animal Magic Presentation. Thursday, August 1st at 9AM Animal Magic is a licensed, nonprofit, no-kill exotic animal rescue/educational facility whose staff members travel around to present their exotic animals.
First Thursday Book Club, August 6, September 5, October 3, 2024, 12 NOON-1 PM. Join others to chat about what you have been reading or to get suggestions from others.
A Trail of Money and Death, September 26th at 5 PM. A virtual presentation on the Morris Murders by the author of A Trail of Money and Death, offering another perspective on the unsolved murders of Esther and Charles Morris in 1879.
Fridays:
Biggest Book Sale of the Year, Starting August 2nd from 5-7 PM during First Friday. Make time to browse our huge selection of fiction, nonfiction, children’s books & more…and the best part is you get to name your price! The sale runs through at least August 19th!
Lego at the Library, Fridays 3:00-4:30 PM. Build & create with our Lego & Duplo collections! All ages are welcome!
Support Group for Parents of Challenging Kids, the 3rd Friday of every month— August 16th, and September 20th at 3 P.M. Parenting isn’t easy. If you are feeling overwhelmed, join others to gain valuable support coping strategies and information about community resources.
Saturdays:
Book Doctor Workshop, September 14 from 2-5 PM. Increase the longevity of your personal book collection with this book care & repair workshop. Course is free, but registration is required and space is limited.