Library News: February 29th, 2024
This week, we're highlighting two works of fiction—both mysteries soon to be available in the library. 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: marcellus.biblionix.com
Watch Where They Hide by Tamron Hall. A stay-at-home mother, Marla Hancock recently left her verbally abusive husband in rural Indiana and moved in with her sister Shelly. Then, Marla dropped her child off at preschool and disappeared, and Shelly cannot believe that her sister would ever simply disappear without her child. After filing a missing persons report, Shelly fears that Marla's disappearance won't get the attention it deserves or will go unsolved. The town's police department and local media resources provide limited support. After several weeks, Shelly reaches out to TV journalist Jordan Manning for help. Jordan's investigative and reporting skills have helped solve multiple murders, and as a result, her newsroom career is on the rise. She's gained a reputation as more than your typical news reporter. She's a "fixer" with a vigilante edge-dogged and undeterred in her pursuit of the truth. Despite her success though, she still feels pressure to prove herself as a young Black professional. When Shelly reaches out, Jordan feels compelled to do all she can to find Marla. Jordan could never have imagined the twists and turns this search will take or that the secrets and scandals she uncovers could place her own life in grave danger.
Listen for the Lie: A Novel by Amy Tintera. Best friends, Lucy and Savvy, were the golden girls of their small Texas town. These girls were pretty, smart, and enviable. Lucy married a dream guy with a big ring and a bigger new home. Sawwy was the social butterfly loved by all, and if rumors are true, especially popular with the men in the town. But then, Lucy is found wandering the streets covered in Savvy’s blood, and everyone thinks she's a murderer. Years after that horrible night, Lucy still can't remember anything and has moved to LA to start a new life, but she is forced to return to the place she vowed never to set foot in again to solve her friend's murder-even if she's the one that did it. That's because the phenomenally huge hit true crime podcast "Listen for the Lie," and its handsome host Ben Owens have decided to investigate Savvy's murder for the show's second season. The truth is out there, if we just listen...
Upcoming Events:
Mondays:
Yoga with Dave Sivley, March 4th at 6:30 PM. Bring a yoga mat, water, towel & $5 payable to Dave per session.
Sourdough for Beginners. March 18, 2024, at 5:30 PM. Paid registration of $10.00 is required and space is limited. Learn the art of sourdough from expert Lindsey Morehouse of The Dough and More. This workshop will cover the essentials and you’ll leave with a starter of your own!
Total Solar Eclipse., 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 (while supplies last).
Tuesdays:
Support Group for Parents of Challenging Kids, 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 info about community resources.
Children’s Music Workshop. April 2, 2024, at 12 NOON. Join musician Joe Watts of Electric Moon to learn the basics of rhythm & making music.
Wednesdays:
Preschool Story Hour, 10:15 AM. Stories, music, movement & crafts for ages 0-5 and their parents/caregivers.
Game Night AND Movies & Popcorn, March 27th, 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!
Cardboard Box Castle Building. April 3rd at 12 NOON. Come build the castle of your dreams out of cardboard boxes! We have the supplies needed. Grab your friends and make the coolest castle ever! All ages are welcome!
Firekeeper's Daughter Book Discussion. April 10th at 6:00 PM. Join us for a community discussion about the Firekeeper's Daughter! Check out a copy and let's chat! Light refreshments will be available.
Thursdays:
First Thursday Book Club 2023, March 7th, 2024, 12 NOON-1 PM. Join others to chat about what you have been reading & to receive recommendations!
Fridays:
Will Eisner Week is March 1st-7th! Celebrate comics, graphic novel literacy, free speech, and the legacy of Will Eisner! Join us for fresh popcorn and a screening of Comic Book Confidential on March 1st at 2:00 PM.
Lego at the Library, Fridays 3:00-4:30 PM. Build & create with our Lego & Duplo collections! All ages are invited!
Saturdays:
Tech Time @ the Library, March 2nd, 9th, 16th from 10 AM to 1 PM. Drop in the library to ask Justin your IT related questions and learn to navigate your device or our computers!
Will Eisner Week is March 1st-7th! Celebrate comics, graphic novel literacy, free speech, and the legacy of Will Eisner! Join us on March 2nd for fresh popcorn and a double feature of Will Eisner: Portrait of a Sequential Artist at 10:00 AM and The Spirit (rated PG-13) at 12:00 Noon.