Library News: July 25th, 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 area 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 mean time, 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’m 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 9:00 A.M as well as the 3rd Friday of every month—August 16th, and September 20th at 3:00 P.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, July 31st, and August 28th starting at 6:00 PM. We’ll have fresh popcorn and a movie during game night! All ages are welcome.
Wednesday Summer Crafts in July. (Crafts were chosen from the books that are written in parentheses). Starts at 12 Noon. July 17th: Cup of Kindness (I Promise); July 24th: You Are Welcome (All Are Welcome Here); July 31st Duplo Stamped Dinosaurs (Dinosaur Dance). All ages are welcome!
Wednesday Summer Crafts in August. (Crafts were chosen from the books that are written in parentheses). Starts 12 Noon. August 7th: I Love Myself (You Matter); August 14th: “Hand” Made Tree (Tap the Magic Tree); August 21st: Tissue Box Guitar (Abiyoyo); and August 28th: Handprint Heart (The Kissing Hand).
Africa: An Excellent Adventure. Wednesday, July 24th, at 6:00 P.M. Travel to Africa through this extraordinary presentation brought to you by the four ladies who experienced the journey first-hand—Tina Haggin, Sharon Melko, Becky Moore, and Pam Zandt.
Morris Murders: Occurred on September 28th, 1879. Wednesday, August 7, 2024 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. We welcome you to attend a presentation about the unsolved case of the Morris murders. Charles Morris, Esther Morris, and their unborn child were all victims. Listen as Jan Roeder & Ron Morris, the last direct descendent of this Morris family line, discuss this unsolved true crime.
Thursdays:
First Thursday Book Club 2024, 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.
Community Read, July 25, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. Join us to talk about the book The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett by Annie Lyons. We’ll watch a videotaped interview of Annie Lyons and then discuss the book together. If you would like a copy of the book in order to join in the discussion prior to the meeting, please contact the library. We would love to have you join us. Light refreshments will be served.
Animal Magic Presentation. Thursday, August 1st at 9:00 A.M. Animal Magic is a licensed, nonprofit, no-kill exotic animal rescue/educational facility whose staff members travel around to present their exotic animals.
Fridays:
Lego at the Library, Fridays 3:00-4:30 PM. Build & create with our Lego & Duplo collections! All ages are welcome!
Throughout the Year:
Smokey the Bear Reading Challenge. January 1st-November 28th, 2024. Help Smokey by learning how to prevent wildfires and help the environment. Read 3 books and earn 4 badges to complete the challenge and earn your prize. Badges are earned by completing at least one activity per section. Bring your completed sheet into the Library for your prize. One prize per person.