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
- 3 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 3 min
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
- 3 min
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
- 3 min
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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Chelsea Keat
- May 27
- 2 min
Staff Picks Spotlight: Personalized Book Recommendations from Your Librarians
I often rely on recommendations from others, whether they’re from a friend, book club, radio program, or best-selling list. Did you know...
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Chelsea Keat
- May 20
- 3 min
Honoring Our Past, Investing in Our Future: The Wickson Library Endowment Fund
The Johanson firmly believed that " free access to information is not a privilege but a necessity for any free society."
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Chelsea Keat
- May 13
- 2 min
“Adventure Begins at Your Library”
Longer days and warmer weather can only mean one thing: summer is just around the corner! And with this adventurous season comes the...
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Chelsea Keat
- May 6
- 3 min
May is “Get Caught Reading” Month
Of course, the library is your best bet for places to stop up on your next favorite reads
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Chelsea Keat
- Apr 30
- 2 min
Once Upon a Short Story
A short story is a shard, a sliver, a vignetter. It's a biopsy on the human condition. ~ Will Self
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Chelsea Keat
- Apr 22
- 3 min
Every Day is Earth Day at Your Local Library
This week is Earth Week. All around the planet people are planting trees, participating in local cleanups, making goals to eliminate...
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Chelsea Keat
- Mar 25
- 3 min
Guess the Escape: A Literary Adventure Game
If you’re reading this in the print version of the Frankenmuth News, then chances are you’re here in Frankenmuth and you did not get away...
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Chelsea Keat
- Mar 5
- 3 min
National Reading Month: Oh, The Places You’ll Go!
One of the most precious heirlooms I have is a trio of old books. They are addressed to my grandmother, Sharon, from “Grandma, January...
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Chelsea Keat
- Feb 29
- 3 min
Exciting Springtime Events: Great Michigan Read Program
As winter comes to a close, the Wickson Library is gearing up for an exciting array of spring programming. Partnering with Michigan...
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Chelsea Keat
- Feb 19
- 3 min
Books for Lunch
One of my favorite aspects of Books for Lunch is that it seamlessly showcases the power of storytelling to transport us across time,...
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Chelsea Keat
- Feb 12
- 2 min
Beyond Words: The Power of Graphic Novels in Literary Discovery
While some people believe the myth that graphic novels don’t count as “real reading,” they might actually be one of the best ways to help...
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Chelsea Keat
- Feb 5
- 2 min
50th Anniversary Spotlight: Friends of the Library
While the library is gearing up to commemorate its 50th anniversary in June, we are highlighting various programs and volunteer groups...
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Chelsea Keat
- Jan 29
- 3 min
7 Ways to Fall in Love with Reading This February
Let’s talk about reading. Perhaps you yourself aren’t a big fan of reading, or you know someone who’d rather be doing something...
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Chelsea Keat
- Jan 22
- 2 min
Beyond Books: Connecting through Adult Sensory Story Time
I enter the library and shake the snow from my boots. I’m ten minutes early, but already there are a few people gathered on this...
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