Library News: January 25th, 2024
This week the library is highlighting two works of fiction.
Chenneville: A Novel of Murder, Loss, and Vengeance by Paulette Jiles. Union soldier John Chenneville suffered a traumatic head wound in battle. His recovery took the better part of a year as he struggled to regain his senses and his mobility. By the time he was able to return home, the Civil War was over. However, tragedy awaits. John's beloved sister and her family had been brutally murdered. John knows the killer as A.J. Dodd. Dodd fought for the North in the late unpleasantness, and wore a badge in the name of the law. But John knows Dodd as little more than a rabid animal, slaughtering without reason or remorse. John also knows that Dodd needs to be put down. Traveling through the unforgiving landscape of a shattered nation in the midst of Reconstruction, John braves winter storms and confronts desperate people in pursuit of his quarry. Single-minded and undeterred, Chenneville will stop at nothing to in the pursuit of Dodd. As he trails Dodd deep into Texas, John accepts that the final reckoning between them may cost him more than all he's already lost.
The Guest by B.A. Paris. Iris and Gabriel, a couple on the edge, take a make-or-break holiday. When they return home, a shock awaits them. Close friend Laure is living in their home. Laure explains that she has walked out on her husband--and also their good friend--Pierre. Pierre has confessed to an affair and a secret child. Living with Laure quickly becomes tense as she oversteps again and again. She sleeps in their bed, wears Iris' clothing, and even rearranges the furniture. Iris and Gabriel want to support Laure, but Laure's mood becomes increasingly unpredictable. Laure's presence in their home takes its toll on the couple, and they seek respite in a friendship with another couple new to town. This new couple has a gardener with a checkered past. Soon, secrets from all their pasts will unravel, some more dangerous than they could ever have known.
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.
College Readiness 2.0 Workshops for high school students to explore the many options and strategies will follow on Mondays, February 5-26th. Sessions will be led by Gloria Jurado-Long, who was an academic mentor for the Van Buren Middle College Program for over 10 years. Times will be decided at the informational session on January 23rd.
Support Group for Parents of Challenging Kids, Tuesday, February 13th 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.
Preschool Story Hour, Wednesdays 10:15 AM. Stories, music, movement & crafts for ages 0-5 and their parents/caregivers.
Game Night AND Movies & Popcorn, January 31st, 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, February 1st, 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 (but parents are responsible for preventing choking risks for small children)! Donations of gently-used Legos will be greatly appreciated!
Tech Time @ the Library, Saturday, February 3rd, 10th and 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!