Library News: July 31st, 2023
This week, two books which feature bookstores are going to be highlighted. Lewis Buzbee, an author, once commented: “We are much more likely to be drawn to a messy bookstore than a neat one because the mess signifies vitality. We are not drawn to a bookstore because of tasteful, Finnish shelves in gunmetal gray mesh, each one displaying three carefully chosen, color-coordinated colors. Clutter, orderly clutter, if possible--is what we expect. Like a city. It's not quite a city unless there's more than enough." Imagine a cozy bookstore that you would most enjoy with its smell of musty older books, a chair in an alcove for perusing a find, the odor of coffee brewing, and the sound of soft music in the background. Now settle down with a great book about a bookstore!
The Little Village of Book Lovers: A Novel by Nina George. In a little town in the south of France in the 1960s, a dazzling encounter with Love itself changes the life of little Marie-Jeanne forever. As a girl, Marie-Jeanne realizes she can see the marks Love has left on the people around her— little glowing lights on the faces and hands that shimmer more brightly when the one meant for them is near. Before long, she is playing matchmaker, bringing true loves together in her little town. As she grows up, Marie-Jeanne helps her father begin a mobile book repository that travels all throughout the many small mountain towns in the region, and she finds herself bringing soul mates together every place they go. In fact, the only person that she can't seem to find a soul mate for is herself. She has no glow of her own although she waits and waits for it to appear. Everyone must have a soul mate, surely but will Marie-Jeanne be able to recognize hers when Love finally comes to her?
The Mayfair Bookshop: A Novel of Nancy Mitford and the Pursuit of Happiness by Eliza Knight. In 1938, Nance Mitford was one of six sparkling Mitford sisters, known for her stinging quips, stylish dress, and bright green eyes. But her sparking life is one of turmoil. She has a perpetually unfaithful and broke husband and two Nazi sympathizer sisters. Her hopes of motherhood are dashed forever. With war imminent, Nancy finds respite by taking a job at the Heywood Hill Bookshop in Mayfair, hoping to make ends meet, and discovers a new life.
Upcoming events:
Biggest Book Sale of the Year, runs through August 26th! Name your price - you choose how much to donate to the library during our biggest book sale of the year! We are also happy to accept donations of clean, good quality books - no textbooks or vinage items, please!
Support Group for Parents of Challenging Kids. Wednesdays at 9:00 AM. If you are feeling overwhelmed, join others to gain valuable support, coping strategies, and tinformation about community resources.
August Crafternoons, Wednesdays, drop in from 12 NOON-2 PM to make crafty creations! All ages are encouraged to attend. A different project will be featured each Wednesday.
Nutrition and Medical Classes by Dr. Larry Jackson, MD, and Debbie Jackson, MS, RD. Third Wednesday of the Month at 6 PM. Next class will be on August 16th at 6 PM: How to Unclog the Plumbing (Good Cholesterol vs Bad Cholesterol).
Game Night AND Movies & Popcorn, 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, September 7, 2023, 12 NOON-1 PM. Join others to chat about what you have been reading or to get suggestions from others
Home Arts Club First Friday Bake Off, September 1 from 5-7 PM. This year’s bake-off features the best cookies in town! To enter, bring a minimum of 60 small cookies to the library with a list of ingredients by 2 PM on September 1st. To sample & judge, join us between 5-7 PM during First Friday at the library to purchase tasting tickets & cast your votes!
Tech Time @ the Library, August 12, and 19 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 I.T. related questions and learn to navigate your device or our computers!