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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 303 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 303 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


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 132 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 133 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


A Heartfelt Farewell
After nearly three wonderful years of writing the weekly library column, the time has come for me to say goodbye. This will be my final...

Chelsea Keat
Mar 313 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


TBR Shelves and Trailheads: Choosing the Book That Calls to You
I stand in front of the bookshelf next to my bed, an upgrade from the old bedside table which always overflowed with books. My fingers...

Chelsea Keat
Mar 43 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


Fall in Love with Your Library this February
February is National Library Lover’s Month, the 28 days of the year dedicated especially to the people who love books and the buildings...

Chelsea Keat
Feb 33 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 16, 20243 min read
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