Library News: June 6th, 2024
This week the library is featuring two new adult fiction books.
The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren. Anna Green married Liam "West" Weston for access to subsidized housing while at UCLA. She also believed that she had signed divorce papers when the graduation caps were tossed, and they both went their separate ways. Fast forward three years and Anna is a starving artist living paycheck to paycheck while West is a Stanford professor. West is also one of four heirs to the Weston Foods conglomerate, but he has little interest in working for this heartless corporation his family built from the ground up. He is, however, interested in his one-hundred-million-dollar inheritance. But, West will not see a penny of his inheritance until he can prove he has been happily married for five years due to an antiquated clause in his grandfather's will.
West thinks he is reaching the home stretch in that regard but his family pressures him to see his mysterious spouse. He concludes he has no choice but to introduce his unpolished, not-so-ex wife to his one percenter parents. But once in the presence of his family, Lian's fears quickly shift from whether his feisty, foul-mouthed, paint-splattered Anna can play the part of loving wife to whether the toxic world of wealth will corrupt someone as pure of heart as the surprisingly grounded and loyal Anna. Liam will ask himself if the price tag on his flimsy cover story is worth losing true love that sprouted from a big lie.
This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune. Lucy is a tourist vacationing on Prince Edward Island (PEI). Felix is the local who shows her a good time. What Lucy does not know is that Felix is her best friend's younger brother. Although Lucy and Felix have great chemistry, there is a long list of reasons why they need to stay away from each other. They vow never to repeat that first electric night together again. This is easier said than done. Every year, Lucy heads for PEI for a breath of fresh coastal air, oysters, and crisp wine with her best friend, Bridget. Every visit begins with a long walk on the beach beneath the soaring red cliffs and the golden sun. After every visit, Lucy promises she will not wind up trysting with Felix again. She rationalizes that if she can not stay away from Felix, at least her heart is not his. Then, Bridget, about to be married, flees Toronto just one week before her wedding. Lucy follows Bridget to PEI in order to help her friend through this crisis and also vows to stay away from Felix. But Felix has changed and Lucy wonders just how safe her heart truly is.
Upcoming Events:
Wednesdays:
Support Group for Parents of Challenging Kids, the 2nd Wednesday of every month— June 12th, July 10th, August 14th at 9:00 A.M. If you are feeling overwhelmed, join others to gain valuable support coping strategies and information about community resources.
Wednesdays:
Game Night AND Movies & Popcorn, June 26th and 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.
Wednesday Summer Crafts in June. (Crafts were inspired by the books that are written in parentheses). June 12th: Decorating Picture Frames (The Family Book); June 19th: Elastic Beaded Bracelets (The Invisible String); June 26th: Feelings Layered Hearts (In My Heart)
Thursdays:
First Thursday Book Club 2023, June 6, 2024, 12 NOON-1 PM. Join others to chat about what you have been reading or to get suggestions from others.
Fridays:
Story Walk: Just Read by Lori Degman. June 7th, 10 AM-7 PM. Stroll the library’s lawn to read the story page by page, with braille inclusions!
Muxlow Exotics, June 7th at 12 Noon. An interactive & educational live animal presentation, featuring a wide variety of reptiles and amphibians that will captivate & entertain.
Lego at the Library, Every Friday 3:00-4:30 PM. Build & create with our Lego & Duplo collections! All ages are welcome!
Health Q & A, June 7th, 5-7:00 P.M. Do you have health & nutrition questions? Stop in during First Friday to ask the experts: Debbie Jackson, MS, RD and Dr. Larry Jackson, MD can share insights on heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol, and more!
We’ll also be serving fresh popcorn & hosting fitness contests for all ages (with prizes that are sure to make a splash!)
Dinosaur Encounters, June 14th at 12 Noon at the Marcellus Elementary School gymnasium. A larger than life 30 minute presentation with songs, games, & realistic dinosaurs. Followed by a 30 minute meet & greet - photos encouraged! Marcellus First 10 will be hosting community health resources on site!
Saturdays:
Tech Time @ the Library, Saturday from 10 AM-1PM, June 1st, 8th, 15th. 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!