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February 17, 2021 Site Administrator

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Happy Wednesday! Here are some midweek recommendat Happy Wednesday! Here are some midweek recommendations from library staff! The Survivors by Jane Harper (Mystery/Thriller, Available in Large Print) This book follows a man returning to his hometown where a terrible tragedy occurred years earlier that drove him away. When a body washes up on the beach, new details come to light and secrets are revealed about the tragedy and those involved realize they may not know everything about the terrible accident that occurred years earlier. The Midnight Library by Matt Haig (Fiction, Available in Large Print) A New York Times Bestseller and winner of the Goodreads Choice Award for Fiction, this novel explores the idea of how our seemingly small choices can determine the course of our lives. Under a Gilded Moon by Joy Jordan-Lake (Historical Fiction) An exciting historical mystery in the Blue Ridge Mountains surrounding the construction of the Biltmore Mansion.
You only have till March 15 to finish Adult Book B You only have till March 15 to finish Adult Book Bingo! Don’t miss out on awesome prizes like this tote bag!! 📚📚
Calling all Pete the Cat fans! We hope you can joi Calling all Pete the Cat fans! We hope you can join us for tomorrow’s Virtual Story Time at 12:00pm! You can find us by searching “Marion County Library Virtual Story Time” on Facebook and requesting to join our group. Stop by and grab a craft kit to go along with Story Time!
Dreaming of warmer weather? Come check out these n Dreaming of warmer weather? Come check out these new books to get you in a summer state of mind!!
We’re so excited to announce Teen Book Bingo! Be We’re so excited to announce Teen Book Bingo! Beginning March 1, teens can complete a Bingo (see second slide) by reading books! When you complete a Bingo, you win a prize!! Sign ups begin March 1. Teen Book Bingo is for ages 12-18. Send us a DM with any questions!!
We've gotten some great new books in recently! Her We've gotten some great new books in recently! Here are a few of our recommendations: The Paris Hours by Alex George (Adult Historical Fiction) Set in Paris in between the World Wars, this book follows four ordinary people who are each searching for something they've lost. Their paths cross in remarkable ways in this beautifully written historical fiction novel perfect for fans of All the Light We Cannot See. The Power Couple by Alex Berenson (Adult Thriller) A new thriller that follows a couple in a strained marriage who appear to "have it all" as they search for their daughter who has been abducted during a family trip to Europe. The Babysitters Club Graphic Novels by Ann M. Martin and Raina Telgemeier (Children's Graphic Novel) This classic series is now available in colorful, beautifully illustrated graphic novels. These graphic novels are true to the original Babysitters Club books and are perfect for ages 10-14. We have four different books available.
We hope you can join us for a special bedtime stor We hope you can join us for a special bedtime story time this Tuesday at 7:30! Search “Marion County Library Virtual Story Time” on Facebook and request to join our group to join the story time fun! Story Time is designed for ages 2-5 but open to all!!
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Hey, teens! Our next Pizza and Pages event is next Hey, teens! Our next Pizza and Pages event is next Friday (the 19th). We’re playing bingo!! It’ll be a lot of fun and you’ll have an opportunity to win awesome prizes. To sign up, email mbriggs@marionlib1.org. We will provide you with zoom access and a bingo card upon registration!
Need something to read on this snowy day? Come on Need something to read on this snowy day? Come on by! If you’re not sure what to read, try a Blind Date With a Book! You just may find your new favorite!
Need something new to read? Try Blind Date With a Need something new to read? Try Blind Date With a Book! We have something for everyone wrapped up!
February is Black History Month! We have lots of g February is Black History Month! We have lots of great biographies and histories for children and adults. Here is a display in our Children’s Department! “Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.” -Frederick Douglass #library #libraries #librariesofinstagram #librarydisplay #blackhistorymonth
Happy Wednesday! Check out these recommendations. Happy Wednesday! Check out these recommendations. All three of these books are available for checkout. Stop by and pick one up! Amazon Woman by Darcy Gaechter (Non-Fiction) Follow Darcy Gaechter as she sets out on a mission to become the first woman to kayak the entire Amazon River. Varina by Charles Frazier (Historical Fiction) When teenage Varina Howell marries Jefferson Davis, she expects a secure life. Instead, Davis becomes president of the Confederacy during the Civil War and Varina becomes unwillingly involved in national conflict. By the author of Cold Mountain. The Twenty-Ninth Day: Surviving a Grizzly Attack in the Canadian Tundra by Alex Messenger (Non-Fiction) The harrowing account of a 17-year-old's survival when he is mauled by a bear while on a canoeing trip in Canada.
We are open today till 5:30pm. Come see us! The bo We are open today till 5:30pm. Come see us! The books missed you!!
We hope you'll come see us next week!! We are open We hope you'll come see us next week!! We are open to the public beginning February 1. Come check out all the books you missed in 2020!! We ask that you please adhere to the following guidelines so we can keep the library safe for all patrons: - Masks will be required for entry. If you do not have one, we will happily provide curbside service for you instead. - Please continue to put all returns (except for electronic items such as iPads, hotspots, and Launchpads) in the outside drop box. We can't wait to see you!!
Time to highlight another Book Bingo prize!! We h Time to highlight another Book Bingo prize!! We have candles in a variety of scents. They smell amazing!! Sign up for Book Bingo today!
Shelfie Time! National Shelfie Day was started by Shelfie Time! National Shelfie Day was started by the New York Public Library in 2014 to share books and bookshelves around the world! Today library staff are participating by displaying their favorites and books we think you will love! Join the fun by posting your shelfie with the hashtag #libraryshelfie #libraryshelfieday
We are open today for all your snow day reading ne We are open today for all your snow day reading needs! Here are some recommendations to curl up with on this cozy day. Stay safe out there! All That We Carried by Erin Bartels (Adult Fiction) Two sisters have been estranged for 10 years following a family tragedy. They meet up to take a hiking trip together and come to terms with their fears, hopes, and dreams in the wilderness. 365 Days to Alaska by Cathy Carr (Middle Grade Fiction) 11-year-old Rigel is used to her life in rural Alaska; but when her parents split up, she moves with her mom and sister to noisy, crowded Connecticut. A novel perfect for middle schoolers about beauty and hope. Martha Stewart's Very Good Things by Martha Stewart (Adult Non-Fiction) This new book is filled with over 500 "very good things" including hosting tips, organization hacks, and more from Martha Stewart.
Hooray hooray it’s book club day!! We had membe Hooray hooray it’s book club day!! We had members in person and on zoom! Join us for next month’s book club on February 23rd!
Story Time tomorrow is all about penguins! We hope Story Time tomorrow is all about penguins! We hope you can make it! Story Time is broadcast at 12:00pm on our private Facebook group: Marion County Library Virtual Story Time. Request to join the group to be added to the fun! Also, make sure you pick up a craft kit to go along with this story time! These little penguins are so cute and so much fun to make! ☺️🐧🐧🐧
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