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We're going FINE FREE!!!
We’re Going Fine Free! We are excited to share an important update from the Frankenmuth Wickson District Library. In our ongoing efforts...

Michelle Duclos
1 day ago2 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
2 days ago3 min read


The Colors of Summer
Vacations, beaches, sunshine, sprinklers, barbecues, and books – these are just a few of the joys of summer. Another joy of summer is...

Deb Caton
May 272 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


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


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


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


October is Dyslexia Awareness Month at the Frankenmuth Wickson District Library
Did you know that one in five children struggles with a reading disability like dyslexia? At the Frankenmuth Wickson District Library,...

Michelle Duclos
Oct 4, 20241 min read


Small Change, Big Difference: The Literacy Boost from Large Print Books
A 2017 study conducted by the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) found that nearly two-thirds of 4th and 8th grade...

Chelsea Keat
Aug 26, 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...

Chelsea Keat
Jun 15, 20243 min read


From Shelf to Soil: Wickson Launches First Seed Library
Happy first week of Spring! The first brave daffodils have popped, and all around town bright yellow clusters invite a welcome and...

Chelsea Keat
Mar 19, 20242 min read


Exciting News and Grants to Transform Our Library Community
We are thrilled to share some exciting news that directly impacts you and our entire community! Wickson District Library has recently...

Michelle Duclos
Mar 6, 20242 min read
Libby and the VLC Library: Two Apps for a Complete Library Experience
This week we’re discussing how to make the most of your library experience from the comfort of your phone. There are two apps you’ll want...

Chelsea Keat
Oct 23, 20232 min read


Connecting Communities and Exploring Bookmobile Services
Recently, Jennifer Harden and I had the privilege of attending the Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services conference in Hershey,...

Michelle Duclos
Oct 17, 20233 min read


Homebound Delivery Service: We’ll bring the library to you!
“It’s like how the mailman used to knock on the door to deliver the mail. It’s the point of contact with the customer that’s special. The...

Chelsea Keat
Jun 26, 20232 min read


Library of Things: Lending to Reduce Consumption
When you think of checking something out from the library, you probably think of books. Why wouldn’t you? Books are, and probably will...

Chelsea Keat
Jun 19, 20232 min read


10 Little Facts About Little Free Libraries
You’ve likely seen them before—those little, often colorful, book-sharing boxes dotting the perimeters of parks, playgrounds, and private...

Chelsea Keat
Jun 6, 20233 min read


Your favorite books in 2021
People routinely tell me the columns they like best are what others are reading, so let’s start 2022 with lots of ideas. Thanks, Beth...

Michelle Duclos
Jan 3, 20223 min read


"Nothing is pleasanter than exploring a library."
Nineteenth century British poet Walter Landor made this observation, and many people have agreed since then. I thought it would be...

Michelle Duclos
Sep 13, 20213 min read
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