Library News: March 28th, 2024
This week, the library is spotlighting an adult fiction book and an adult non-fiction book.
The Berry Pickers: A Novel by Amanda Peters. In July of 1962, a Mi’kmaq family from Nova Scotia arrives in Maine to pick blueberries. Weeks later, the family' s four-year-old daughter Ruthie vanishes. Ruthie was last seen sitting on her favorite rock at the edge of the berry field by her six-year-old brother Joe. Joe will remain distraught by his sister's disappearance for many years to come. In Maine, Norma, a young girl, grows up as the only child of a wealthy family. Norma's father is emotionally distant and her mother frustratingly overprotective. Norma is often troubled by recurring dreams and visions that seem more like memories than her imagination. As Norma grows older, she slowly realizes that there is something her parents are not telling her. She refuses to abandon her intuition and will spend decades trying to uncover this family secret. This novel, told from the alternating view points of Joe and Norma, is about the search for truth, the shadow of trauma, and the persistence of love across time.
Solitude: The Science and Power of Being Alone by Netta Weinstein, Heather Hansen, and Thur-vy T. Nguyen. The average adult spends nearly one third of their awake time alone. How though do we overcome the stigma of solitude and find strength in going it alone? This book shows readers that alone time can be a powerful space used to tap into countless benefits. The authors translate key research findings into facts and advice that readers can turn into action and help readers realize that alone time can boost one's well-being. Solitude can benefit one's personal growth, contentment, creativity, and our relationships with oneself and others. Solitude can improve relaxation, problem solving skills, and emotional regulation as well as recharge energy levels. The book seeks to help readers become better at spending time alone so that we can move toward becoming our best possible selves.
Upcoming Events:
Support Group for Parents of Challenging Kids, Tuesday, March 19th at 9:00 A.M. this month, and then the 2nd Tuesday of each month. If you are feeling overwhelmed, join others to gain valuable support coping strategies and information about community resources.
Preschool Story Hour, Wednesdays 10:15 AM. Stories, music, movement & crafts for ages 0-5 and their parents/caregivers.
Game Night AND Movies & Popcorn, March 28th 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.
First Thursday Book Club 2023, April 4th, 2024, 12 NOON-1 PM. Join others to chat about what you have been reading or to get suggestions from others.
Lego at the Library, Fridays 3:00-4:30 PM. Build & create with our Lego & Duplo collections! All ages are welcome & donations of gently-used Legos will be greatly appreciated!
Tech Time @ the Library, April 6th, 13th, 20th from 10AM-1PM. 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!
Last Wednesday Family Game & Movie Night, March 27th, April 24th at 6:00 PM. Join us for a fun family night of board games and a movie! Popcorn and snacks will be provided!
Introducing Sarah Ayers & The History of Art, Tuesday, March 26th at 6PM. Join us as local art historian, Sarah Ayers, highlights a number of the region's cultural history projects. This includes information about the artist's history and career along with their featured artwork!
Children’s Music Workshop, Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at 12 NOON. Join musician Joe Watts of Electric Moon to learn the basics of rhythm and making music.
Cardboard Box Castle Building, April 3rd at 12 NOON. Come build the castle of your dreams out of cardboard boxes! We have the supplies needed. Grab your friends and make the coolest castle ever! All ages are welcome.
Total Solar Eclipse, April 8th, 2024. Begins: 1:58 PM; peaks: 3:14 PM; and ends: 4:27 PM. Join us at 12 NOON for a fun craft and grab your FREE eclipse glasses.
Firekeeper's Daughter Book Discussion, Wednesday, April 10th at 6:00 PM. Join us for a community discussion about the Firekeeper's Daughter! We have plenty of books to go around, so please check one out and let's chat! Light refreshments will be availab
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 eam 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. When we reach our goal, we will have a surprise celebration for all of our readers!
Teen Advisory Board Meeting, April 23rd from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M. Drop in any time between 3 and 5 to enjoy snacks, share your thoughts, and make a fun craft. Teen Advisors assist the librarians in creating and developing programs and resources that will fulfill the needs, wants, and iterests of teens. Being on the Board looks great to college admissions boards, helps your local library, and counts toward your volunteer hours!
Local Author Fair, May 3rd, 2024 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Are you a local author? Sign up to reserve a spot at your local author fair. Bring copies of your book(s) to sign and sell. Meet and greet your fans and new readers. Tables, chairs, and light refreshments will be provided.