Kanopy: Free Films for All
A new digital streaming service, Kanopy, is set to launch on December 2, 2024, offering Wickson Library patrons free access to a wide...
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Chelsea Keat
Nov 113 min read
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Community Partners
November is a time for reflection and gratitude, a season when we come together with friends and family to count our blessings. At the...
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Chelsea Keat
Nov 43 min read
Behind the Scenes with Kathy Wiese: 25 Years of Library Service
This week we are celebrating Kathy Wiese, Assistant Library Director, and her 25 years of service to the Frankenmuth Wickson District...
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Chelsea Keat
Oct 313 min read
Book Two of the Frankenmuth Murder Mystery Series Hits the Shelves
Local authors Roz Weedman and Susan Todd have done it again. Book Two of the Frankenmuth Murder Mystery Series, Poppy and Mary Ellen All...
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Chelsea Keat
Oct 213 min read
Page by Page, Mile by Mile
It’s Saturday afternoon. The kids are asleep in the backseat, Jim is carb loading in the driver’s seat, and I’m writing from the...
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Michelle Duclos
Oct 141 min read
Nonfiction Fun in the Children's Wing!
Did you know our children's nonfiction section has a new home? We recently moved it from the second floor to the children's wing, so now...
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Chelsea Keat
Oct 142 min read
Anita de Monte Laughs Last
As we transition out of Hispanic Heritage Month and into Halloween, I’m highlighting a book that seamlessly bridges the gap between the...
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Michelle Duclos
Oct 82 min read
Scary Tween Reads for October: Ghoulishly Good Books to Haunt Your Nights
There’s something extra thrilling about cozying up with a scary book in October. Maybe it’s the crisp air, the long nights, or the...
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Michelle Duclos
Oct 73 min read
TeenTober: Celebrating Wickson’s Teen Advisory Board
In honor of TeenTober, we’re highlighting one of Wickson’s special group of teens, the Teen Advisory Board (TAB). According to the...
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Michelle Duclos
Oct 41 min read
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month at the Frankenmuth Wickson District Library
Did you know that one in five children struggles with a reading disability like dyslexia? At the Frankenmuth Wickson District Library,...
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Chelsea Keat
Sep 303 min read
100 Books and Counting: Tips for Achieving Your Reading Goals
October is officially here, and participants in Wickson Library’s "50 Books for 50 Years" reading challenge should have around 37 or 38...
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Chelsea Keat
Sep 33 min read
More Than Just Facts: The Case for Nonfiction
In my current stage of life as I’m beginning a new job and raising two littles, I long for escape when I pick up a book. I want to be...
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Chelsea Keat
Aug 263 min read
Small Change, Big Difference: The Literacy Boost from Large Print Books
A 2017 study conducted by the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) found that nearly two-thirds of 4th and 8th grade...
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Michelle Duclos
Aug 192 min read
Enhancing Literacy Skills with Lit Hub: A New Resource for Back-to-School Success
For many people, learning to read is a challenge. As a library, we welcome everyone, whether you're a lifelong reader or just beginning...
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Chelsea Keat
Jul 293 min read
The Dark Side of “Happily Ever After” in Romantic Fiction
They offer joy and inspiration but should not overshadow the imperfect yet deeply rewarding nature of real-life relationships.
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Chelsea Keat
Jul 233 min read
In Search of Literary Sunshine: Navigating a Saturated Book Market
Inevitably, you’ll stumble upon a ray of literary sunshine. There might even be a double rainbow. Happy reading!
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Chelsea Keat
Jul 233 min read
50 Favorite Books from the Last 50 Years
“Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, / Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens, / Brown paper packages tied up with...
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Michelle Duclos
Jul 112 min read
Join the Conversation: Enhancing Accessibility at Frankenmuth Wickson District Library
At the Frankenmuth Wickson District Library, we believe that everyone deserves access to information, resources, and a welcoming...
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Chelsea Keat
Jul 82 min read
Jennifer Harden Steps into Full-Time Role as Adult Services/Outreach Librarian
As of July 1, 2024, the Frankenmuth Wickson District Library has welcomed Jennifer Harden into the newly established role of full-time...
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Chelsea Keat
Jul 13 min read
Something Sweet, Something Sticky: A Three-Year-Old’s Summer Reading Journey
This is the first year both of my kids, ages 2 and 3 (almost 4), have been able to participate in the Summer Reading Program, and it’s...
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