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Plants to the Rescue!

Cover of "Plants to the Rescue!" by Vikram Baliga

Plants to the Rescue!
By Dr. Vikram Baliga
Illustrated by Brian Lambert
Children’s Nonfiction

 

Plants to the Rescue! by Dr. Vikram Baliga and illustrated by Brian Lambert is a remarkable book that shines a spotlight on the author's profound passion for the plant kingdom. This book is a captivating journey into the world of plants and their incredib...

The Eyes & The Impossible

Cover of "The Eyes & The Impossible" by Dave Eggers

The Eyes & The Impossible
By Dave Eggers
Children’s Fiction
Recommended for ages 8-12


This is an outstanding adventure story and one of my top favorite reads.  It is written for children but adults will also enjoy this title immensely. Animal lovers will especially like this story. It is compelling and heartfelt.  

It is written fro...

The Seven Year Slip

Cover of The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston

The Seven Year Slip
By Ashley Poston
Adult Fiction

The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston was one of my favorite reads of 2022, so I was hoping for good things from her follow-up. I was not disappointed in this story of time slips and second chances.

Clementine always had a special bond with her artistic Aunt Analea. When the two of them weren’t off exploring the ...

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11:00am - 2:00pm
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Librarian Josh will be available for one-on-one technology help. Bring in your laptop, tablet, or phone; or use one of our computers and he'll do his best to help you. Register and let us know what you need help with in the "Special Notes" section. ...

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Don't know your way around a computer to save your life? You've come to the right place! In this workshop, we'll go over all the basics of using a mouse and keyboard, navigating a computer and going online. Fear your desktop no more! ...

Victorian Christmas Ornaments

6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Miss Kristi from the Castle Museum will be here to share some fun and unusual facts about Christmas past. Everyone will get to make their own Victorian ornament to take home. The program is for ages 5-12 and limited to 20 participants so please regis...

White Christmas Sing-A-Long

6:30pm - 8:45pm
Library Branch: Zauel Memorial
Room: Dr. Kurumety Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Teens
Program Type: Movie
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Gather your family and friends for this beloved 1954 film with lyrics embedded on screen. You’ll enjoy singing along with such songs as “The Best Things Happen When You’re Dancing,” “Snow,” “Sisters” and, of course, the iconic “White Christmas.” D...

Hoots at Hoyt Storytime

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
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Come join us in the Children's Area at Hoyt Library for Evening Storytime, holiday edition! Enjoy a snack as our overly enthusiastic reader reads a variety of stories with a variety of voices! (and he may even sing if the kids ask him nicely!) Spend ...

Stranger Than Fiction Book Club

7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Every month we'll read a new non-fiction book that delves into the stories, phenomena, and people that make our world so much stranger - and in some ways, more interesting - than fiction. December: Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach ...