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We're going FINE FREE!!!
We’re Going Fine Free! We are excited to share an important update from the Frankenmuth Wickson District Library. In our ongoing efforts...

Michelle Duclos
2 days ago2 min read


Join the Fun for Adults at the Library This Summer!
I have an important announcement for all of the 18+ folks out there who are reading this right now – Wickson’s Summer Reading Program is...

Deb Caton
3 days ago2 min read
So, You Want to Read About Reading?
I am a reader. I have loved books since I was young, when I would lay on a sheet on the grass during the summer and let the rest of the...

Deb Caton
3 days ago3 min read


The Michigan Braille and Talking Book Library
This week’s topic is inspired by someone very special in my life – my dad, Nick Colovos. Not only is it Father’s Day on the 15th, but it...

Deb Caton
3 days ago3 min read


The Art of Listening: Why Audiobooks Deserve More Love
If you read my piece from the week of May 11th, you already know that I love audiobooks. Despite that, I was surprised to learn that June...

Deb Caton
3 days ago3 min read


Beyond the Pages: How Book Clubs Spark Connection and Conversation
When I was in elementary school, we had a program called Great Books. I don’t remember details other than we were a small group of...

Deb Caton
3 days ago3 min read


The Colors of Summer
Vacations, beaches, sunshine, sprinklers, barbecues, and books – these are just a few of the joys of summer. Another joy of summer is...

Deb Caton
May 272 min read


The Joy of Audiobooks
The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak is an incredible book; but I think it is even better as an audiobook. The story takes place from 1939 –...

Deb Caton
May 132 min read


Is That a Book I See in Your Hands?
Were you one of those kids who would hide under the covers with a flashlight after bedtime because you just couldn’t put your book down?...

Deb Caton
May 132 min read


A Special Thanks to Wickson’s Library Workers
In case you did not know, April is a special month for libraries. The whole month is designated School Library Month, a time for the...

Deb Caton
May 133 min read


Nice to Meet You!
Hello! My name is Deb Caton, and I am excited for the opportunity to be the next Wickson District Library Columnist. I have lived in...

Deb Caton
Apr 222 min read


Spring is Springing—and So is Our Seed Library!
While the weather may still be catching up, spring has officially arrived! At the Frankenmuth Wickson District Library, that means it's...

Michelle Duclos
Apr 142 min read


The Library’s Voice: A Commitment to Our Community – Michelle Duclos, Library Director
It’s a cold and rainy day as I sit down to write my first article for our beloved weekly library column. The library is always...

Michelle Duclos
Apr 73 min read


A Heartfelt Farewell
After nearly three wonderful years of writing the weekly library column, the time has come for me to say goodbye. This will be my final...

Chelsea Keat
Mar 313 min read


National Reading Month: Slowing Down Time and Making More Memories
March is National Reading Month, a time to celebrate the joy of books and the countless benefits they bring. Reading expands knowledge,...

Chelsea Keat
Mar 242 min read


TBR Shelves and Trailheads: Choosing the Book That Calls to You
I stand in front of the bookshelf next to my bed, an upgrade from the old bedside table which always overflowed with books. My fingers...

Chelsea Keat
Mar 43 min read


The Dreaded “Book Slump”
A pile of open books in the grass representing books not finished I have a confession to make: I’ve been in a serious book slump for the...

Chelsea Keat
Feb 243 min read


Kanopy for Kids: The Best Free Streaming Service You’re Not Using (Yet!)
Beth Emmons, Wickson Library’s Early Learning Specialist, is excited to introduce Kanopy for Kids—an incredible, on-demand streaming...

Chelsea Keat
Feb 203 min read


2025 Michigan Notable Books
What do you think of when you think of Michigan? The Great Lakes and it’s miles of sandy shoreline, the Mackinac Bridge, the U.P., cozy...

Chelsea Keat
Feb 103 min read


Fall in Love with Your Library this February
February is National Library Lover’s Month, the 28 days of the year dedicated especially to the people who love books and the buildings...

Chelsea Keat
Feb 33 min read
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