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Treat Yourself at the Library this October!
Haunted Houses, Spooktacular Parties, and Thrilling Books! All at the library this October!

Deb Caton
Sep 30, 20253 min read


Library as Community Connector
Through libraries, individuals and groups can connect with one another, with the community around them, and even with experiences throughout the state. Frankenmuth’s Wickson District Library exemplifies this community connection, and here are just a few of the current examples of that...

Deb Caton
Sep 15, 20252 min read


Books in My Future; Books in My Past
Ironically, my “want to read” lists exceed the likelihood of my ability to read all of them, I find myself now and again returning to a book that I have read before or started reading but did not finish. It doesn’t happen often, but I am consistently surprised by my experience when it does.

Deb Caton
Sep 9, 20253 min read
New Season, New Library Programming
While summer is not officially over until mid-September, in Michigan this final week of August signals the end of summer activities and a...

Deb Caton
Sep 2, 20253 min read


Ancestry for Libraries Available Now!
Several years ago, my dad decided to do some family tree research. His own father had been born in Greece and had come to the U.S. when...

Deb Caton
Aug 4, 20252 min read


Authors - Live!
Have you ever read a book and wished you could ask the author about it? If so, you are in luck! Frankenmuth Wickson District Library...

Michelle Duclos
Jul 28, 20253 min read


Happily-Ever-After is Still Hopping
Answer: Hearts, flowers, sunsets, and love Question: Can you list at least three main characteristics of the most popular book genre...

Deb Caton
Jul 22, 20252 min read


Special Opportunity with Dr. Nathan Seeley at Wickson
This week I want to share another event on the list of outstanding things to experience at Wickson Library this summer. On Monday, July...

Deb Caton
Jul 7, 20252 min read


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
Jul 1, 20252 min read


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
Jun 30, 20252 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
Jun 30, 20253 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
Jun 30, 20253 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
Jun 30, 20253 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
Jun 30, 20253 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 27, 20252 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 13, 20252 min read


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
May 13, 20252 min read


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
May 13, 20253 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 22, 20252 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 14, 20252 min read
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