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Chelsea Keat
Feb 243 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...
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Chelsea Keat
Feb 203 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...
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Chelsea Keat
Feb 103 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...
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Chelsea Keat
Jan 202 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...
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Chelsea Keat
Jan 173 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...
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Chelsea Keat
Jan 72 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...
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Chelsea Keat
Dec 17, 20243 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...
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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...
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Chelsea Keat
Dec 2, 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...
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Chelsea Keat
Nov 11, 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...
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Chelsea Keat
Nov 4, 20243 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 31, 20243 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 14, 20242 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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Chelsea Keat
Sep 30, 20243 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 3, 20243 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
Jul 29, 20243 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 8, 20242 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 1, 20243 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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Chelsea Keat
Jun 15, 20243 min read
Michigan Activity Pass (MAP): Adventure Begins with Your Library Card
Our Summer Reading Program is officially underway! On Saturday, June 1, 2024, around 525 people walked through the library doors to kick...
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Chelsea Keat
Jun 10, 20243 min read
Gardens, Windows, and Mirrors: The Power and Necessity of Representation in Literature
Libraries serve as gateways to knowledge, offering a treasure trove of books that reflect the diversity of human experiences.
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