Library News: December 12th, 2024
If you’re looking for something to take your mind off all this winter weather, the novels below should help!
The Co-op by Tarah DeWitt. They say love and construction don't mix. By that logic, hate and construction may as well be condemned. LaRynn Lavigne and Deacon Leeds had one short and contentious summer fling when they were teens-certainly nothing to build a foundation on. But a decade later, when their grandmothers have left them with shared ownership of their dilapidated Santa Cruz building, they're thrust back together and have to figure out how to brace up the pieces. LaRynn has the money, but in order to access her trust, she has to be married. Deacon has the construction expertise, but lacks the funds. A deal is struck: Marry for however long it takes to fix up the property, collect a profit, and cut ties. Thrust into a home without walls, LaRynn and Deacon quickly learn that it's easy to hide behind emotional ones, even in a marriage. But with all the exposure and pitfalls that come with living with the opposite sex (and none of the perks, much to their growing mutual frustration) they'll also have to learn what it means to truly cooperate as a team. Filled with crackling tension, The Co-op is a steamy second chance romance about restoration and renovation, and uncovering all the things that build character within ourselves. It's about the never-ending construction project that partnership is, and finding enjoyment at every stage
Love, Naturally by Sophie Sullivan. Presley Ayers is not the woman you bring on a camping trip. An accomplished concierge at an exclusive hotel in Great Falls, MI, she knows more about the top ten places for champagne and caviar than she does about the best hiking boots to go stomping around near Lake Michigan. But when she surprises her boyfriend of eight months with a vacation to the Get Lost Lodge and he dumps her instead, Presley decides to rough it solo and take the trip herself. When Beckett Keller helps the gorgeous woman off the rickety boat and onto Lodge territory, it's clear to him she's made a mistake. She doesn't like hiking, fishing, or nature in general, so why did she go on this trip? He's got other things on his mind though-a crumbling lodge, and his own plans and dreams that are forever deferred-so he doesn't have time for Ms. Fish-Out-of-Water. Even so, neither Beckett nor Presley can help that inexplicable draw they feel towards each other. He's all rough stubble and plaid shirts, while she's all high heels and brand-name athleisurewear. But you know what they say about opposites.
Tuesdays:
Creative Social Circle, Tuesdays at 5 PM. Bring your own crafts or work with our craft supplies. We will have a sample project each week if you need inspiration on what to make. Enjoy coffee, tea, and the company of other adults as you work. Ages 15 and up are invited to attend.
Noon Year’s Eve, December 31st - Countdown at NOON! Join us for a glow party, with games, music, snacks and more to celebrate exceeding our community reading goal & ring in the new year!
Wednesdays:
Support Group for Parents of Challenging Kids, the 2nd Wednesday of every month— January 8th at 9 AM Parenting isn’t easy. If you are feeling overwhelmed, join others to gain valuable support coping strategies and information about community resources.
Preschool Story Hour, Wednesdays at 11 AM. Join us for music, movement, stories & crafts intended for ages 0-5 and their parents/caregivers. (No story hour while we’re closed on December 25th and January 1st.)
Thursdays:
Sourdough for Beginners, December 12th at 5:30 PM. Learn the art of sourdough from Lindsey Morehouse of The Dough & More. $10 registration required and includes materials and your own starter to take home. Seats are limited.
First Thursday Book Club, January 2nd, 12 NOON-1 PM. Join others to chat about what you have been reading or to get suggestions from others.
Fridays:
Lego at the Library, Fridays 3:00-4:30 PM. Build & create with our Lego & Duplo collections! All ages are welcome!
Saturdays:
Santa’s Firefighters: Gift Wrapping Day, Saturday, December 14th - starts at 10AM, until everything is wrapped! Each year, the Marcellus Fire Department (and Santa) delivers donated toys to local families in need. Join us at the library to help the Marcellus Fire Dept. Auxiliary wrap the toys! All necessary supplies will be provided, as well as refreshments. Toy donation boxes can be found throughout downtown, including at the library.
Tech Time, select Saturdays, December 14th, 21st, From 10AM-1PM. 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!