Library News: February 15th, 2024
This week, the Marcellus Library is highlighting two new works of fiction that will soon be available to patrons. Interested readers can search for these books by title in the library's catalog and reserve them. As soon as the books are in the library, those placing book reservations will be notified in the order of their reservations of the book's availability. The library's catalog can be accessed at:
The Guest by B. A. Paris. Iris and Gabriel appear to have it all— a beautiful country home, a daughter taking a gap year in Greece, and their best friends from Paris, Laure and Pierre, always ready for a holiday weekend away. Then, a young man has a tragic accident in a nearby quarry. Gabriel finds him and hears his final words, leaving Gabriel with a guilty burden and Iris trying to ease her husband's trauma. When Iris and Gabriel return from a make-or-break holiday, they are shocked to find that their friend Laure has seemingly moved into their home. Laure's marriage is in crisis after her husband's shocking reveal that he has had a child with another woman. At first, Iris and Gabriel are happy to help their friend Laure, insisting she stay as long as she needs to. Laure, however, soon makes herself too much at home. She wears Iris's clothing, follows her everywhere she goes, and begins asking questions about the now-closed quarry and the recent tragedy. Pierre, Laure's husband, refuses to answer Gabriel's phone calls. The only respite for Iris and Gabriel from the increasingly tense atmosphere in their own home comes in the form of new neighbors— a couple new to their town and expecting their first child. With this couple comes their gardener, Joseph, who has a troubled past. Can Iris and Gabriel's marriage survive the fractured relationships and secrets piling up around them?
The Phoenix Crown: A Novel by Kate Quinn and Janie Chang. In 1906, San Francisco is a bustling city filled with newly minted millionaires and scheming upstarts. In this city, two very different women hope to change their fortunes. Gemma is a blond, silver-voiced soprano whose career desperately needs rekindling. A petite and resolute Chinatown embroideress, Suling is determined to escape an arranged marriage. The paths of these women cross when they are drawn into the orbit of Henry Thornton, a charming railroad magnate whose extraordinary collection of Chinese antiques includes the fabled Phoenix Crown, a legendary relic of Beijing's fallen Summer Palace. Thornton's patronage offers Gemma and Suling the chance of a lifetime, but all of their lives are thrown into turmoil when a devastating earthquake rips San Francisco apart and Thornton disappears. With his disappearance comes a mystery reaching further than anyone could have imagined l... until the Phoenix Crown reappears five years later at a sumptuous Paris costume ball, drawing Gemma and Suling together in one last desperate quest for justice.
Upcoming Events:
Yoga with Dave Sivley, Mondays, January 15-March 4th at 6:30 PM. Bring a yoga mat, water, towel & $5 payable to Dave per session.
Support Group for Parents of Challenging Kids, Tuesday, March 12th at 9:00 AM, the 2nd Tuesday of each month. If you are feeling overwhelmed, join others to gain valuable support coping strategies and information about community resources.
Teen Advisory Board (TAB), Tuesday, February 20th from 3:00 PM to 5 PM. Drop in anytime between 3-5 to enjoy snacks and share your thoughts! Assist the librarians with creating and developing programs and resources that will fulfill the needs, wants, and interests of teens. TAB looks great to college admissions boards, you get to help out your library, and the hours you help count as volunteer hours!
Guide to Regional Art, Tuesday, March 26th at 6 PM. Local art historian, Sarah Ayers, will highlight nearby cultural history projects, including locations, historical context and information about the artists!
Preschool Story Hour, Wednesdays 10:15 AM. Stories, music, movement & crafts for ages 0-5 and their parents/caregivers.
Game Night AND Movies & Popcorn, February 28th, 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 2023, March 7, 2024, 12 NOON-1 PM. Join us 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!
Tech Time @ the Library, Saturday, February 17th from 10 AM to 1 PM. 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!
Cardboard Box Castle Building, April 3, 2024, 12 PM. Come and build the castle of your dreams out of cardboard boxes. The library has all the supplies you need. All ages are welcome.
Firekeeper’s Daughter Book Discussion, Wednesday, April 10th at 6 PM. Check out the Great Michigan Read selection and join us for a community book discussion! Light refreshments will be served!