Library News: June 27th, 2024
This week, the library is highlighting two new adult non-fiction books available to our readers.
The Conservative Environmentalist: Common Sense Solutions for a Sustainable Future by Beni Backer. Backer, Founder and Executive Chairman of the American Conservative Coalition, is a young, conservative environmentalist providing readers with a bold vision for both solving our country's climate crisis and prioritizing the American national interest. Politicians, pseudo experts, and other partisans have led Americans to believe that there are only two approaches to climate issues—doomerism or denial. The author contends that both arguments are dead ends and instead delivers an entirely new strategy to take care of the planet while keeping the economic interests of the American people first. He makes the compelling case that conservative principles are the key to climate solutions that actually work. Readers will visit the country's most diverse ecosystems and consequential manufacturers while witnessing the power of individual entrepreneurship and local problem-solving. Groundbreaking efforts to strengthen the earth's ecosystems are revealed such as partnerships between oil and gas companies and environmental nonprofits to preserve thousands of acres of wetlands. Benji Backer draws on cutting-edge science, a deep understanding of local community needs, and his experience rallying politicians on both sides of the aisle to take action He offers hope for everyone who cares about the state of our great outdoors. His work is fascinating, clear-headed, and full of surprises.
Sell Like a Monk: Timeless Rules for Modern Selling by Mike Ferrell. Sales people face an uphill battle today, with challenging economic times, high turnover rates, stress, and mental health issues. The profession of selling is in trouble across all industries, yet businesses and organizations continue to do what they have done for years and years. Ferrell introduces the reader to a new, comprehensive way of selling based on principles from a document written by a monk 1, 500 years ago. He takes a step-by-step approach to creating happy, healthy and successful sales people and flourishing sales organizations and businesses.
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!