News & Updates
September Staff Recommendations
Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett I found so much joy listening to this completely unique story. The POV is collective, which was a new experience, and I loved it. Emma has come home under duress to see her ailing father Clive who has dementia. Everyone is hoping Emma will be able to heal him since she was born with the “gift” of healing hands, or so they believe. What they don’t know is her hands have been on the fritz. The family dynamic is hilarious to me. They find humor … read more September Staff Recommendations
Library Community Survey
Our first ever community survey is now live. We would appreciate your participation if you’re willing. It’s super short but will help us as we plan future services and programs. The link to participate online is here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9TW5LVG If you would rather fill out a paper version, we have copies available at the Circulation Desk. The survey will close on Wednesday, September 24th. This survey is anonymous unless you choose to share your contact information with us at the end of the survey. Thank you for your help.
August Staff Recommendations
The Bright Spot by Jill Shalvis Luna Wright was adopted and never knew anything about her biological family. She’s hired to manage the sweet but not always profitable Apple Ridge Farm. She surrounds herself with employees who become family to her in their tight knit group. When the crusty owner Silas unexpectedly dies, Luna learns he was her biological grandfather but never bothered to tell her. She also learns from his passing that he left half of the farm to her and his young accountant and friend, Jameson Hayes. Luna … read more August Staff Recommendations
July Staff Recommendations
The Compound by Aisling Rawle The game is simple; complete a task, earn a reward… but is it worth it to be the last one standing? Surrounded by cameras that are watching their every move, twenty young and gorgeous people enter the compound and try to outlast each other for a reality show that will give them whatever they want… as long as they play along. As the number of contestants dwindles, the rewards get bigger and better… but the tasks become increasingly more difficult and push the contestants beyond … read more July Staff Recommendations
Wedding Dresses Needed
Do you have your wedding dress in the back of your closet? Are you willing to loan it to us for the Tea Party fashion show this year? Our Fundraising Friends need your help in curating their 10th & final fashion show. This year’s theme is Happily Ever After, and they’d love to feature your dress. Please call Library Board member Fran at 346-2117 for more information on getting your dress into her hands. Your dress will be returned to you after the Tea in October. We promise it will … read more Wedding Dresses Needed
June Staff Recommendations
The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst This was the cutest and coziest fantasy book that I have ever read and I absolutely loved it! After a revolution leaves the Great Library of Alyssium going up in flames, Kiela, an introverted librarian, must flee with as many books as she can carry. Accompanied by her magically sentient spider plant, Cas, they make their way back to her childhood home. They take refuge in her family’s abandoned cottage and cook up a risky plan to create an income using her family’s recipes … read more June Staff Recommendations
Concert in the Park & Used Book Fundraiser
Last summer’s event with Big Lake Acoustic was such a success, we’re bringing them back to Peter Nordeen Park this year. Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 9, 2025, 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Music starts at 1:00 p.m. with free ice cream treats. Music & ice cream are made possible through a grant from the Community Foundation of Marquette County & Gwinn Area Community Fund. Our Fundraising Friends will host their annual Used Book Fundraiser starting at 12:00 p.m. with books, DVDs, and audio books available for a suggested donation. … read more Concert in the Park & Used Book Fundraiser
May Staff Book Recommendations
The Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club by Helen Simonson A historical fiction story set in the summer of 1919. After the war had ended and many of the men fighting in the war were returning, Constance Haverhill was trying to adjust to her nation’s changes and how they would affect her employment and lodging. Constance is given an opportunity to be a “lady’s companion” to a friend of her family’s while enjoying the summer at a seaside hotel. She inadvertently helps the local royal’s younger daughter and is invited … read more May Staff Book Recommendations
2025 Summer Reading Kick-off Party
Join us for our FREE 2025 Color Our World Summer Reading Program Kick-off Party in Peter Nordeen Park. This is the first chance for children aged birth through 6th grade to register for our program. Children will choose a free book just for registering and receive a bag with our schedule of events and other items needed to participate. Families can enjoy free walking tacos, snow cones, and activities while supplies last. Weather permitting we will have the FTFD bounce house available. In case of inclement weather, the party will … read more 2025 Summer Reading Kick-off Party
April Staff Recommendations
I See You’ve Called in Dead by John Kenney Bud Stanley is an obituary writer completely oblivious to his own depression. One night after a bit too much alcohol, Bud writes his own obituary accidentally posting it to his work’s site. As he awaits a final decision on his subsequent suspension he starts attending the funerals of strangers. In the process of attending these funerals, Bud learns to live again and we, the readers, meet a fabulous cast of characters. “Life prevails. How strange and wondrous. In the midst of … read more April Staff Recommendations
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