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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 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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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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