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.