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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
28 minutes ago2 min read
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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
31 minutes ago2 min read
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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
35 minutes ago3 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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The Reading and Writing Connection
There is a strong connection between reading and writing. The better you become with one, the better you become with the other, and...

Chelsea Keat
Jan 202 min read
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My Second Read Through Fourth Wing
If you were swept into the wild world of Fourth Wing and its sequel Iron Flame last year, then chances are you’re also rereading the...

Chelsea Keat
Jan 173 min read
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Wickson’s Winter Reading Challenge
Wickson Library is launching a new and exciting Winter Reading Challenge to kick off the new year. Winter is the perfect time to start or...

Chelsea Keat
Jan 72 min read
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Wickson’s Top 10 Circulating Books of 2024
It’s that time of year again—the time to look back at the top circulating books of 2024. This year, we're including stats from Libby...

Chelsea Keat
Dec 17, 20243 min read
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Books for Lunch: The Best and the Worst of 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, Wickson Library’s no obligation book club, Books for Lunch, which meets on the second Tuesday of the month from...

Chelsea Keat
Dec 17, 20243 min read
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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...

Chelsea Keat
Dec 2, 20243 min read
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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...

Chelsea Keat
Nov 11, 20243 min read
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