News & Updates
January Staff Recommendations
The Little Bookshop on the Seine by Rebecca Raisin I really enjoyed this book because I felt like I could relate with the main character. Sarah Smith, an introverted bookshop owner, gets an opportunity to shake up her quiet life by swapping bookshops with her friend in Paris for 6 months. While she is terrified of traveling halfway across the world alone, she feels even more terrified of not taking the chance of a lifetime to try something completely new. Her Paris journey begins with a rocky start, but the … read more January Staff Recommendations
New Book Club for Adults Starting in February
Join fellow foodies and book lovers for a quarterly discussion of cookbooks, food-related memoirs and tasty fiction reads. Each quarter members will read the chosen book and come together to share their thoughts while enjoying delicious snacks and drinks inspired by the book. Whether you prepare a recipe found in the book or one inspired by your reading, bring your homemade creation to share with the group. Read It & Eat is the perfect place to find a community who shares your love of books and food. For our first … read more New Book Club for Adults Starting in February
December Staff Recommendations
Now or Never by Janet Evanovich Well, Stephanie Plum does makeup her mind…on the very last page. After spending the entire book being engaged to both Joe & Ranger! This book isn’t full of Stephanie’s usual drama with apartments catching on fire or cars being destroyed. In fact, only nice things seemed to be happening to her. It changed the vibe of the book for me a little, so it wasn’t my favorite. While I was happy to see Stephanie finally make a decisions, I give number thirty-one in the … read more December Staff Recommendations
November Staff Recommendations
The Hitchcock Hotel by Stephanie Wrobel College friends get together at the hotel their old friend, Alfred opened. He invited them for a free weekend to get together. They all have secrets they never shared. Alfred is an obsessed fan of Alfred Hitchcock and his hotel is filled with film memorabilia. Secrets, lies & twists to the very end. Hitchcock would be proud. This brand new book is available at the library and through Libby. ~ Bonnie Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris Jack and Grace are the perfect couple…or … read more November Staff Recommendations
Talk and Learn for Kindergarten Program
Introducing the TALK (Talk and Learn for Kindergarten) program. Superiorland Library Cooperative is making this program available to all families in our service area at no cost. Simply text the word TALK to 75547 to register, or visit https://textandlearn.org/ You will begin receiving two text messages each week with fun activities to do with your children aged 0-5 to make any time learning time. Research shows that when parents and caregivers talk and listen to young children, kids develop the cognitive and language skills they need to do well in … read more Talk and Learn for Kindergarten Program
Library Board Vacancy ~ Seeking Letters of Interest
The Forsyth Township Public Library and its Board of Trustees are seeking a new board member to fill the vacancy left by the retirement of Donna Adams. If you are interested, please submit a Letter of Interest to the Library no later than Friday, January 3rd, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Letters can be brought to the Circulation Desk in a sealed envelope or mailed to P.O. Box 1328, Gwinn, MI 49841 Please include contact information. A board trustee’s responsibilities are: Attend all board meetings (2nd Wednesday of every month at … read more Library Board Vacancy ~ Seeking Letters of Interest
October Staff Recommendations
A Reason to See You Again by Jami Attenberg Jami Attenberg writes family dramas like no other. Who else can cover such complicated relationships spanning forty years in less than 250 pages? She’s a marvel. This one follows the volatile relationships between mother Frieda, her daughters Nancy & Shelly, and Nancy’s daughter Jess from the 1970s to the early 2000s. Full of nostalgia, it’s a walk through an ever-changing American landscape and culture. This new release is available at the library. ~ Leslie M. The Girls Who Disappeared by Claire … read more October Staff Recommendations
2nd Annual Trivia Night Fundraiser
Save the date for our 2nd Annual Trivia Night Fundraiser being held at the Up North Lodge Events Center on Sunday, February 2, 2025. It’s never too early to start building your team. Watch for details to be released in the coming months.
Candy Donations for Halloween
The library is seeking donations of candy for this year’s Trick-or-Treat at the Library event. If you’re able, please consider dropping off a bag or two. Staff will stuff treat bags to hand out during trick-or-treat hours on October 31st.
Hold My Bouquet ~ 9th Annual Cream Tea Fundraiser
Tickets are now available for the 9th Annual Tea Party Fundraiser. Join our Fundraising Friends for an afternoon of tea, finger foods & a fashion show featuring bridesmaid dresses through the years. Tickets are available for a $25.00 donation at the library or from a Fundraising Friend. Cash or check only. If paying by cash at the library, exact change is needed. Don’t miss out on this popular fall event! All proceeds benefit the library.
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