Mary L. Cook Public Library Newsletter HOURS Library Pick-up Lockers and Book Drop are available 24/7 Monday through Thursday 9 am - 7 pm Friday 9 am - 5 pm Saturday 10 am - 2 pm CLOSED MEMORIAL DAY - MONDAY, MAY 25 WHAT'S NEW Recommended New Releases: 5/4: 26 Beauties -J. Patterson SFPD’s Sergeant Lindsay Boxer's best friend, Claire Washburn, is named medical examiner of the year. But an uninvited guest crashes the Women’s Murder Club's party: a concerned father seeking investigative reporter Cindy Thomas’s help in locating his missing daughter. And she’s not the only one. Lindsay’s been investigating the deaths of a Jane Doe washed up on a nearby beach, and a young woman found in Golden Gate Park. 5/5: The Calamity Club - K. Stockett Mississippi, 1944. Meg Lefleur is one of the unadoptable "big girls" at the Lafayette County Orphan Asylum. Birdie Calhoun, unmarried and outspoken, has come to ask her socialite sister to help the struggling family she’s left behind. Charlie is a woman running low on luck with little left to lose. This is a big-hearted novel about a group of unbreakable women, fighting for what’s rightfully theirs - and the power of friendship to change everything.
Change of Plans - S. Dessen Finley has always felt most comfortable in someone else’s shadow. Fortunately, she’s got Colin, her magnetic boyfriend, who sweeps her along for activities, friendships, and future plans. Then she goes on a last-minute trip with her distant mom to a family vacation house that is being sold and that Finley didn’t know existed. A Founding Mother - S. Dray In time for the 250th Anniversary of the birth of the United States comes a sweeping, intimate portrayal of Abigail Adams - wife of one president and mother to another - whose wit, willpower, and wisdom helped shape the fledgling republic. A stunning historical novel with modern-day implications. John of John - D. Stuart Out of money and with little to show for his art school education, John-Calum Macleod takes the ferry back home to the Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides to find that little has changed except for him. He returns to the windswept croft and the two pillars of his childhood: his father John, a sheep farmer, tweed weaver, and lay preacher in the local Presbyterian church, and his maternal grandmother Ella, a profanity-loving Glaswegian whose steady warmth helped Cal weather the sudden departure of his mother. Mercy Hill - H Thurman A debut family novel about four sisters growing up on the campus of the underfunded state mental hospital where their strong-willed mother serves as head of psychiatry. A richly moving story of sisterhood, loyalty, and mental health in America. The Things We Never Say - E. Strout Artie Dam spends his days teaching history to eleventh graders, expanding young minds and lending a kind word to those who need it most. He makes small talk with neighbors and takes his sailboat out on Massachusetts Bay. Artie looks out at a world gone mad and turns a question over and over in his mind: How is it that we know so little about one another, even those closest to us? 5/12: June Baby - S. Garvey Both a heartfelt coming-of-age story and a tender exploration of love and grief, set against a backdrop of golden dunes and seaside sunsets, June Baby shows us what it might look like to embrace a life shaped not by loss, but by possibility.
The Last Mandarin - L. Penny An electrifying study of absolute power and voracious greed, political terror, and personal conviction. But it is also an intimate examination of choice, of sacrifice, of memory and myths, both cultural and personal. It is the story of a mother and daughter, as well as a compelling international thriller about the precarious balance of power across the world, and within a family... and what happens when both break down. 5/19: Canon - P. Lewis Two unlikely heroes embark on quests to win God’s favor in this outrageously entertaining, profoundly heartfelt novel that announces an ingenious new voice. Ironwood - M. Connelly Detective Sergeant Stilwell knows that his posting on Catalina Island is no paradise, but to most residents, it seems blissfully separated - by twenty-two miles of ocean - from the troubles of Los Angeles County. But now a threat is coming to his safe haven. The Shippers - K. Center Shipboard antics abound in this witty, heart-tugging, childhood-friends-to-lovers romance, as JoJo and Cooper team up, fake flirt, slow dance, share a cabin, sing duets, get jealous, answer long-held questions, and finally, at last, discover truths about each other that will change everything. 5/26: Babylon, South Dakota - T. Lin A tantalizing, American West saga about a Chinese American family trying to survive on their Dakota farm as a powerful, mysterious, and morally dubious military secret shapes their lives. The Divorce - F. McFadden A razor-sharp, subversive thriller where love curdles into vengeance. Naomi fixates on her husband's new girlfriend. What begins as cynical curiosity soon twists into obsession, and then into something far darker. As Naomi uncovers secrets she never imagined, she realizes her own life may be in danger.
The Midnight Train - M. Haig No one can change the past, but the Midnight Train can take you there. The chance to relive the moments that meant most. To see what kind of person you really were. Wilbur wishes he could go back and live differently. But to do so risks everything. Our Patrons Liked: The Frozen River - A. Lawhon A gripping historical mystery inspired by the life and diary of Martha Ballard, a renowned 18th-century midwife who defied the legal system and wrote herself into American history. Skylark - P. McLain The author weaves a mesmerizing tale of Paris above and below - where a woman’s quest for artistic freedom in 1664 intertwines with a doctor’s dangerous mission during the German occupation in the 1940s, revealing a story of courage and resistance that transcends time. When We Had Wings - A. Lawhon From three bestselling authors comes an interwoven tale about a trio of World War II nurses stationed in the South Pacific who wage their own battle for freedom and survival. CHILDREN Our Spring Storytime Sessions have ended for Toddler Time, Baby Bookworms, and Preschool Storytime. We will resume in September. Children's Book Clubs have ended for summer. Please watch for registration information in August. America's 250th I-Spy Display: All summer long (starting the last week in May), we will have a patriotic display at the front of the library to celebrate America's 250th Anniversary. Stop by to see what you can find in the Red, White, and Blue and enter to win a prize!
Celebrate STAR WARS DAY on Monday May 4th at your library! Drop in after school from 3 - 5:30 pm for crafts, a snack, and to make a button! For ages Pre-K -12th grade (Pre-K must be accompanied by caregiver). Make a Mother’s Day Card Beginning Monday, May 4th, we will have card making supplies for you on the counter outside Miss Kathleen’s office. Get creative and make a special card for someone you love that you celebrate on Mother’s Day. Service Dog Presentation Saturday, May 16th from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Join Rob and Fritter at the library for an entertaining yet educational presentation featuring special guests Sherri Bryant and Groff, a Future Service Dog (FSD). Discover what it takes to become a service dog and even meet a puppy in training! After the presentation, stay for a special reading by Sherri, a puppy raiser from Canine Companions, as she shares the book “Andy: A Dog's Tale” by John Kelly. Registration is not required for this program. It is open to library users aged 3 years & up.
Our Summer Reading Program, Unearth A Story, begins on Friday, May 29th! Drop in to the children’s activity room on Friday, May 29th from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm or Saturday, May 30th from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm to register for Summer Reading. Pick up your bookmark to log your reading, a calendar with all our events, adopt a dinosaur, and more! Be a Kid Librarian Calling all 1st - 5th grade kids, we would love your help putting a book display together of your favorite books for other kids to enjoy! Stop by and fill out an application! Homework Help with Jacob George Mondays from 4 - 5 pm Here’s What to expect: -Academic support for students K-12 from a Licensed Intervention Specialist -Friendly, welcoming environment in our library -Access to resources, books, and knowledgeable staff Click here - fill out our Google form Or scan the QR Code:
Read 1000 Books Before Kindergarten! Parents: Stop at the front desk to request your 1000 books log sheet. For every 100 books your child reads they earn a free book and a sticker! When your child reaches 1000 books, they will receive a free book and a certificate of achievement. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Ohio The goal of the Warren County Imagination Library is "Every Child Reads Every Day". Help us give every child in Warren County the gift of a free book every month! Register at ohioimaginationlibrary.org. The Mary L. Cook Public Library proudly manages the database for Warren County. For new registrations, questions, or concerns, please contact: Database Manager: Kelly Maloney Email: imaginationlibrary@marylcook.com Phone: 513-897-4826
ADULTS Living Zen Series with Rev. Beckett Saturday, May 2nd from 10:00 to 11:30 am Join Rev. Beckett of the Still Mind Zen Fellowship for a new series titled “Living Zen.” Each month, Rev. Beckett will focus on a different specialized topic to help you navigate and practice Zen in everyday life. This month Rev. Beckett will discuss:"The 3 Mind States You Need to Cultivate Happiness". Building Brain-Healthy Habits (Alzheimer's Association of Greater Cincinnati) Saturday, May 2nd and May 9th from 10:30 to 11:30 am Join us and the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Cincinnati for a three-part series, where we will discuss how Alzheimer's Disease causes changes in memory and thinking, typical age-related changes, common warning signs, and lifestyle changes that can improve cognition as we age. Take and Make: Miniature Macrame Plant Hanger (age 11 - adult) Each kit will come with a cord and instructions so you can make a miniature plant hanger! Pick up will begin on Monday, May 4th - available while supplies last. Rootfinders Rootfinders genealogy group will meet Saturday, May 9th at 10 am. All are welcome. The Loop Group Monday, May 11th and Tuesday, May 26th A club where threads meet friends and creativity never unravels. Meetings are held on the second Monday and fourth Tuesday of every month from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm. Registration is not required to attend this program, which is open to anyone interested in fiber arts. The group is led by two knowledgeable staff members who specialize in crocheting and knitting. They will be available to answer questions and provide troubleshooting assistance as time permits. If a participant is under the age of 18, they are required to have a caregiver present during the meeting. Genre Exploration Book Club We will be meeting on Tuesday, May 19th at 5:30 pm to discuss the book '"The Ministry of Time" by Kaliane Bradley. Registration for this book club is closed.
TEENS For Teens in 6th-12th grade: Summer Reading registration starts on Friday, May 29th from 9 am - 5 pm and Saturday, May 30th from 10 am - 12 pm. Drop in to pick up your bookmark log and a dinosaur keychain. Registration for DIY Faux Terrariums starts on Friday, May 29th Join us on Tuesday, June 9th from 1 pm - 2 pm to create an imitation terrarium in a jar featuring your choice of dinosaur, insect, or animal. Call or come in to sign up. Backyard Botanicals with My Apothecary Box LLC Saturday May 30th at 12:00 pm Help us welcome back Kendra Bean from My Apothecary Box LLC, and learn how to use local weeds and plants for family health from the garden. This class will include a hands-on portion with a custom take-home product(s). Registration with a $10 deposit is required and will begin on Monday, May 11th (You will receive your deposit back on the day of the program.) This program is intended for adults 18 years old and older. Waynesville Food Pantry Help support our local food pantry. Gather your donations and drop them off at MLC. Items needed: peanut butter, canned soup, individual fruit cups, tuna, canned chicken, granola bars, toiletries. Puzzle Swap/ Puzzle Table No checking out! We also have a puzzle available for you to sit down and work on while visiting here at the library.
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