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Mobituaries

Cover of the book Mobituaries by Mo Rocca.

Mobituaries: Great Lives Worth Reliving by Mo Rocca

If you are looking for a wonderful, light-hearted work of non fiction to ring in the new year, then Mobituaries by Mo Rocca should be at the top of the list. The author defines a mobituary as “an appreciation for someone who didn’t get the love she or he deserved the first time around.” Throughout the book, Mr. Rocca reminds the...

Malamander

Cover of the book Malamander by Thomas Taylor.

Malamander by Thomas Taylor

Recommended for ages 8 to 12 years.

The coast of Erie-On-Sea is said to be home to a supernatural creature seen only on a winter night. Herbert Lemon, resident Lost-and-Founder for the Grand Nautilus Hotel, has heard the legend, but who really believes such things? A girl named Violet comes scrambling through his window one evening begging to be h...

Child of the Dream

Book Cover of Child of the Dream by Sharon Robinson

Child of the Dream: A Memoir of 1963 by Sharon Robinson

Recommended for ages 8 to 12 years.

This book follows the year Sharon Robinson, daughter of baseball legend Jackie Robinson, turned 13 years old.  The year is 1963 and also a very important year in the history of America.  Sharon Robinson’s journey is documented in a fascinating and telling memoir. The bo...

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Pages of History Book Club- With Honor and Purpose by Phil Kerby

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Description:
Discussion of With Honor and Purpose by Phil Kerby A seasoned FBI veteran who dealt with a number of high-profile cases in his twenty-six years gives a behind-the-scenes glimpse not only at the crimes, which included terrorism, kidnapping, extorti...

Tuesday Fun Zone

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Hoyt Main
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other, Technology Class
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Join us every Tuesday for an hour of fun! Activities will vary each session, but all focus on STEAM learning.  Examples include Magic Nuudles, light table, marble mazes, 3-D coloring and so much more. ...

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9:30am - 10:30am
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Library Branch: Butman-Fish
Room: Butman-Fish Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
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Basic instruction on how to download, set up, and use OverDrive, Hoopla, and RBDigital Magazines apps. Please bring your tablet or eReader. Class size is limited. Registration is encouraged. ...

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4:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Butman-Fish
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Other, Workshop
Description:
Butman-Fish Library provides free tutoring for Kindergarten through 12th Grades. Children under seven years need an adult helper. Whether you need help with homework, a project, or are just working on skills; come join us at Butman-Fish. We want you ...

Black History Month 3D Pendants

12:00pm - 6:00pm
Library Branch: Wickes
Room: Wickes Library Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:
Celebrate Black History Month by dropping in to Wickes Library on Thursday, February 20th, anytime between 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Watch as the library's 3D printer constructs wearable art. You have your choice of three pendants to choose fr...