The titles here only represent a portion of book to screen adaptations scheduled for release in 2026. I am not sure which ones I will take a chance on, though I admit that when I was reading Sunrise on the Reaping, I was actively thinking, “This would make a great movie!” We’ll see if that comes to pass. One I am guessing I won’t watch is Remarkably Bright Creatures – I loved the book and the pictures in my head too much to risk it. If any of these upcoming movies and shows p

So, as we begin this first full week of January 2026, remember all the new events and ideas to keep you busy and warm at Frankenmuth Wickson District Library!

As a young person, before high school, I read all the time simply because I enjoyed it. In my adolescent and young adult years, through college, I read mainly for academic purposes, though I still enjoyed most of it. For many years reading became a job, then it all but disappeared for many more years.

One of my greatest joys as a book lover was reading to and with my kids. It is never too early to read with children, and Beth Emmons, Early Learning Specialist at Frankenmuth Wickson District Library, know this. Mrs. Emmons brings Story Time to the youngest patrons every week, and the rewards are immense. The kids recently shared what they love most about Story Time...

Each night, as we turn out the lights and lock the doors, the library turns into a dark, stoic building. Without its patrons, a library really is just a warehouse for artifacts. But each morning we unlock the doors, turn up the lights, and the library comes alive once again. It bustles with patrons picking out books, searching for puzzles, cramming for tests, meeting for Mah Jongg, singing at Story Time, and so much more...

As you plan your travels, especially this holiday season, seek out some book-themed ideas, shop at independent bookstores, and if you can, explore a library or two!

“My two favourite things in life are libraries and bicycles. They both move people forward without wasting anything.” – Peter Golkin

Wickson’s Library of Things has an assortment of items that you can check out for ten days to three weeks, depending on the item. Near the circulation desk there is a shelf with CD cases that you bring to the counter to check out the items. Have you ever thought, “I wish I had a <insert item here,> but I really don’t want to buy it.” If so, then read on for a convenient solution...

Nonfiction November is an opportunity to perhaps try something new if you are a fiction devotee. Or maybe you want to learn a skill or gain insight about an unfamiliar topic. I am certainly glad I did!

I am never quite ready for the first snow of the season, but each year it brings me back to the indoor activities that I forgot that I enjoy, like making homemade chicken pot pie and wrapping up in a blanket for a relaxing night in. And while I am usually quite active during the cold Michigan winters, often walking, hiking, and riding my fat-tire bike on snowy trails, I much prefer the warmth of the indoors. So, if you, like me, enjoy staying warm while still having fun, then

I find that my favorite kind of book club is one that meets in person. Fortunately, Wickson provides many opportunities for just that! First, there are the organized book clubs that meet at or through the library.

It is more important than ever to find ways to support public libraries, including supporting fundraising efforts such as Friends of the Library (see my upcoming article for more information.) In the meantime, visit the library, share your appreciation and support, and tell the librarians how much the library means to you! And don’t forget - Wickson and its staff appreciate your patience during this period of transition.

TAB members are already busy people – they play sports, have jobs, and are members of other organizations, yet they make the time to attend meetings, come early to decorate for events, prepare crafts, food, and costumes on their own time, and come to the library on weekends to ensure the kids in our community can truly enjoy the library. What an impressive group of young people!

Visiting Wickson for events and services, including checking out books, using the computers, or signing up for programs, is one way to experience the library. However, Wickson also provides many valuable services at no cost for those who may not come to the physical building. Let me tell you about just a few of them...

From Decodables to Juvenile Large Print, it is our highest priority to ensure that the ability to become a confident reader is possible for EVERYONE who steps foot in Wickson District Library.

Haunted Houses, Spooktacular Parties, and Thrilling Books! All at the library this October!

Through libraries, individuals and groups can connect with one another, with the community around them, and even with experiences throughout the state. Frankenmuth’s Wickson District Library exemplifies this community connection, and here are just a few of the current examples of that...

Ironically, my “want to read” lists exceed the likelihood of my ability to read all of them, I find myself now and again returning to a book that I have read before or started reading but did not finish. It doesn’t happen often, but I am consistently surprised by my experience when it does.

While summer is not officially over until mid-September, in Michigan this final week of August signals the end of summer activities and a...

Several years ago, my dad decided to do some family tree research. His own father had been born in Greece and had come to the U.S. when...