According to the Library of Michigan, “Every year, the Library of Michigan selects up to twenty of the most notable books, either written...

March is Women’s History Month, and the 2023 theme is “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories.” The theme focuses on women throughout...

Books for Lunch, the library’s no-obligation book club, continues to meet on the second Tuesday of every month from 12:30-2:00 pm. We’ve...

Love is in the air this week as many of us celebrate Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re celebrating with a loved one, boycotting the...

February is Black History Month—the 28 days of the year when the United States publicly honors the triumphs and struggles of the Black...

Humans have been interested in shelving and organizing their books for as long as books (and scrolls) have existed. I’m willing to bet...

The Library of Michigan recently donated 12 new books on coding for all ages to the Wickson Library to encourage kids, but specifically...

To read or not to read? That is the question. When you sit down with a book that’s not quite grabbing your attention, how do you gauge...

Mrs. Emmons Recommends- A Blog For Grown-ups Helping Little Readers Blog Article #4 January 12, 2023 Dear Mrs. Emmons, My 5 year old son...

This past week I took Loren to the library for our usual Thursday morning visit. There was a fun energy in the room as the library staff...

One of the greatest parts of a new year is anticipating the release and arrival of new books. This week our librarians compiled a list of...

I’ve always loved this time of year, the string of days that dawdle between and an overindulgent Christmas and a well-intentioned New...

Mrs. Emmons Recommends- A Blog For Grown-ups Helping Little Readers Greetings Grown-ups of Little Readers! Are you new to this blog? If...

Last week the library held its monthly gathering of Books for Lunch. While the group has been enjoying some new faces, other members have...

The end of yet another year is quickly approaching and everyone from search engines and social media platforms to food and travel...

There’s something magical about Christmastime in Christmas Town. In many ways it feels like we are living the Frankenmuth version of an...

All around the world winter is synonymous with colder, darker times. Iceland, a country roughly the size of Ohio, receives a meager 5...

Greetings Grown-ups of Little Readers! Are you new to this blog? If so, welcome! I’m Mrs. Emmons, Early Learning Specialist at...

Gratitude is at the forefront of our hearts and minds this week as we gather with friends and family to celebrate Thanksgiving and the...

I was 27 years old when I lost my job (budget cuts) and my roommate (mold allergy) in the same day. I cried and sulked around my...