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Better by Amy Robach
I finished reading this book a few days after the American Cancer Society came out with new guidelines on women receiving mammograms. They have raised the age to 45 and have also recommended women over the age of 55 only get this done every other year. Amy Robach, an anchor for ABC’s Good Morning America, was 40 when she found out she had breast cancer. She had no previous risks or family history that would make her a likely candidate for cancer.
The fact that she even found out was a fluke as she was just “doing” her job by having a mammogra...
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Happy Birthday
Today is Sarah Josepha Hale’s birth date. She is the poet responsible for Mary Had A Little Lamb.
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Dictionary Day!
October 16 is Dictionary Day, in honor of the birth date of Noah Webster, the father of the American dictionary. Read Noah Webster & His Words by Jeri Ferris.
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Happy Birthday Russell Freedman!
Happy Birthday, Russell Freedman, award-winning biographer and author.
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Lincoln:A Photobiography
Eleanor Roosevelt: A Life of Discovery
The Wright Brothers: How They Invented the Airplane
The Life and Death of Crazy Horse
Freedom Walkers: The Story of the Montgomery Bus Boycott
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Mad Hatter Day
It’s Mad Hatter Day, inspired by Sir John Tenniel’s illustrations for Alice in Wonderlandby Lewis Carroll.
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TEEN READ WEEK - GET AWAYIn honor of this year’s Teen Read Week theme, Get Away, we are bringing in a certified Yoga instructor so that you can relax your mind and body and get away from all of the stress in your life.This program, limited to the first 10 tweens and teens to register, will provide a relaxing, gentle introduction to Vinyasa Yoga. Please bring a beach towel or Yoga mat with you and a bottle of water. To register for both sessions simply call 989-799-2771 or visit the Adult Reference Desk at Zauel Memorial Library.
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Attention Writers!Saginaw Community Writing CenterOn the second Tuesday of each month, the Saginaw Community Writing Center (SCWC) will offer FREE walk-in tutoring for writers of all ages and on any writing project as well as writing workshops addressing writers’ specific needs. Some of these workshops include creative writing, resume writing, and personal/letter writing. Walk-in tutoring hours and workshops are staffed by SVSU Writing Center tutors. Workshop begins at 6pm with one on one tutoring available from 4-6pm. For more information you may contact Maria Vos at 989-964-2829.Pro...
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Buzzfeed's 37 Best YA Books of All TimeCheck out the selections! How many have you read? What is your favorite YA book?
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Little Kunoichi: The Ninja Girl by Sanae Ishida
Little Kunoichi (koo•no•ee•chee) goes to a covert ninja school for girls where she is failing. Pondering what to do about school in her secret hideaway, Little Kunoichi is surprised by a loud noise. Chibi Samurai, a very small boy from a nearby village, is practicing, practicing, and then practicing some more his skills. Watching Chibi, who isn’t so good either, inspires Little Kunoichi to follow his lead. Will they shine at the Island Festival where students showcase their talents?
Children who struggle with skills they want t...
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The Red Queen by Victoria AveyardISBN 9780062310637 The Reds are impoverished human commoners ruled by the Silvers, elite warriors with god-like powers. Mare Barrow, a 17-year-old Red girl from The Stilts, is powerless to change any of that until she meets the underground resistance known as the Scarlet Guard. She soon finds herself working in the Silver Palace, where she quickly discovers that, despite her red blood, she possesses a deadly power of her own -one that threatens to destroy Silver control. The struggle for power is a dangerous game. And in this world divided by blo...
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Did you know?
You can get FREE ebooks, audiobooks, comics and zines online at The MeLReadingZone! Check it out today! Don't forget this valuable resource when you have a book to read for school at the last minute. Many full text classics are available right here.
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Book Review- No Such Person by Caroline Cooney
Miranda and Lander Allerdon are sisters. Miranda is younger, a dreamer, and floating her way through life. Lander is older, focused, and determined to succeed. As the girls and their parents begin another summer at their cottage on the Connecticut River, Miranda and Lander’s sibling rivalry is in high gear. Lander plans to start medical school in the fall, and Miranda feels cast in her shadow.When the Allerdons become entangled in an unimaginable tragedy, the playing field is suddenly leveled. As facts are revealed, the significance of what has happened weighs heavily on all. How can ...
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Learn the Meditative Art of Zentangle
Learn to Zentangle on Monday, September 21 at 4:30 pm at the Hoyt Library. The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun art form. Almost anyone can use it to create beautiful images. As you practice the Zentangle Method, you discover that not only can you create beautiful art, you also can increase your focus and create a different mood and state of mind.In this introductory class, you will learn more about the Zentangle method and create your own beautiful tiles to take home. We will provide you with the materials you need. The program is FREE and ope...
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The last day to sign up for the Summer Reading Program and get a chance to earn you t-shirt is This Saturday, July 18th!
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