Library News: July 4th, 2024
This week the library is highlighting two works of adult fiction. The first book is the one chosen for the upcoming Community Read which occurs on July 25th, 2024 at 6 PM. Pick up a copy of the book from the library to read before the event. Then join us to watch a brief online interview with the author before we engage in a discussion about the book:
The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett by Annie Lyons. Eudora Honeysett is done with this noisy, moronic world-all of it. She has witnessed the indignities and suffering of old age and has lived a full life. She recalls her own childhood of losing her beloved father during World War I and the devastating impact it had on not only the entire family but also on the trajectory of her own life. She is eighty-five years old, and she isn't going to leave things to chance. Her end will come on her terms. So, with one call to a clinic in Switzerland, a plan is set in motion. What she did not count on was meeting ten-year-old Rose Trewidney, a pint-sized whirling rainbow of color and sparkling cheer. Eudora, who wants to be left alone to set her affairs in order, is, instead, drawn into a series of adventures with the irrepressible Rose and an affable, recently widowed neighbor named Stanley. The trio of unlikely best friends grows closer, and they all anxiously await the birth of Rose's new baby sister. Eudora, an elderly woman ready to embrace death, now learns from a little girl how to really live. How can she possibly say goodbye?
The Note by Carly Schabowski. In 1942, Josef and his wife Adi are captured by the Nazis in Paris after being on the run. They are forced into a train with many others and spend days traveling to Auschwitz. They are torn from each other, stripped of their belongings, and receive inked prison numbers on their skin. In the death camp, they know their days are numbered-will they ever see each other again? Fast forward to South Carolina in 1953. Thirteen-year-old Alice is awakened one hot summer night by the sound of loud sirens. The body of a teenage girl, Nancy, has been found in the lake. Suspicion falls on Jozef, a German refugee who resides in the small town. One of Alice's friends breaks a window in Josef's house, and Alice feels guilty. She pens a note apologizing. That note changes everything. Learn how!
Upcoming Events at the Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library
Wednesdays:
Support Group for Parents of Challenging Kids, the 2nd Wednesday of every month— July 10th, August 14th and September 11th at 9 A.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 PM. We’ll have fresh popcorn and a movie during game night! All ages are welcome.
Wednesday Summer Crafts (Crafts were inspired by the Marcellus First 10 books that are written in parentheses). Starts at 12 Noon. July 3rd: Circle Lollipops (Circles Around Us); July 10th: Rice Sock Rabbits (The Rabbit Listened); 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!
Africa: An Excellent Adventure. Wednesday, July 24th, at 6 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, Wednesday, August 7, 2024 from 5-7 P.M. We welcome you to attend a presentation about the unsolved case of the Morris murders. In 1879, 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:
Community Read –The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett by Annie Lyons, Thursday, July 25th at 6 PM. Pick up a copy of this book from the library to read before this event. Then join us to view a brief interview with the author before delving into a community discussion. Light refreshments will be provided!
First Thursday Book Club, 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.
Animal Magic Presentation. Thursday, August 1st at 9 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:
Treasures from the Archives, July 5th from 5-7 PM. If you’ve ever wondered, “What’s in the basement at the library?”, stop in during First Friday to see some of the interesting finds that are kept safely in storage!
Lego at the Library, Fridays 3:00-4:30 PM. Build & create with our Lego & Duplo collections! All ages are welcome!
Support Group for Parents of Challenging Kids, the 3rd Friday of every month— August 16th, and September 20th at 3 P.M. Parenting isn’t easy. If you are feeling overwhelmed, join others to gain valuable support coping strategies and information about community resources.
Throughout the Year:
Smokey the Bear Reading Challenge. Now-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.
2024 Reading Challenge. Let’s read 2024 books as a community this year! When you finish a book, come and fill out a leaf. The leaf will be put on the tree in the children’s area. If we reach our goal, we will have a surprise celebration for all of our readers!