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Holiday Closings
The library will be closed on Sunday, December 31, and Monday, January 1 for the New Year holiday.
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I'm Just No Good at Rhyming and Other Noodlings for Precocious Children...
by Chris Harris; illustrated by Lane Smith
Poetry. "I'm just no good at rhyming, it makes me feel so bad. I'm just no good at rhyming, and that's why I am blue." Are you smiling already, just from that first line? If so, you're not alone -- it's hard to resist the joyful, sprawling silliness of the poems in this collection. Paired with outrageous illustrations, these verses offer for witty wordplay ("if I ever find myself holding a gecko...I’ll lecko"), riddles, twisted nursery rhymes, and all sorts of rib-tickling absurdity. If you've read, recited, and relished the nonsense poems of Shel Silverstein or Calef Brown, I'm Just No Good at Rhyming will become an instant favorite.
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Snow & Rose
by Emily Winfield Martin
Snow and Rose search the forest for their missing father and discover there is a sinister magic at work in the woods
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| The Real McCoys by Matthew Swanson; illustrated by Robbi BehrMystery. Fourth-grade detective Moxie McCoy makes it her business to live up to her name, whether she's searching for a new best friend or for Tiddlywhump Elementary's missing mascot. Her enthusiasm, however, outweighs her sleuthing skills, leading Moxie to some offbeat conclusions and plenty of trouble. This zany, cartoon-illustrated mystery is the 1st in a new series. |
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Lumberjanes: Unicorn Power!
by Mariko Tamaki; illustrated by Brooklyn Allen
Fantasy. Lumberjane scouts Mal, Molly, April, Jo, and Ripley are simply trying to earn their plant identification badges when they spot a beautiful (but SUPER-stinky!) unicorn, and before they know it they're caught up in a thrilling supernatural adventure. If you're hooked by this chapter book starring kick-butt heroines who believe in "friendship to the max!", you're in luck: it's the 1st in a series based on the popular Lumberjanes comics.
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| How Oscar Indigo Broke the Universe (And Put It Back Together Again) by David TeagueScience Fiction. Oscar Indigo doesn't want to disappoint his baseball team when he goes to bat, so he uses his super-special watch to stop time and fake a home run. Unfortunately, the missing time is causing the universe to unravel. Oops? If you like this time travel adventure, be sure to try Saving Lucas Biggs, co-written by author David Teague. |
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| Ms. Bixby's Last Day by John David AndersonFiction. Ms. Bixby is one of "the Good Ones," the kind of teacher who really understands. When she has to leave school to start cancer treatments, students Topher, Steve, and Brand band together to give their teacher the kind of send-off she deserves. All three boys take turns describing their not-entirely-legal plan, as well as the ways in which Ms. Bixby changed their lives. |
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| Sophie Quire and the Last Storyguard by Jonathan AuxierFantasy. A devoted reader and bookmender, 12-year-old Sophie Quire works in her father's shop in Bustleburgh. When thief Peter Nimble turns up asking for repairs to a magical book, Sophie agrees to help -- and unexpectedly discovers her own destiny. Packed with colorful characters, this sequel to Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes is a smart, silly, breathtaking tale that's perfect for book lovers and fantasy fans. |
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| Allie, First at Last by Angela CervantesFiction. "Epic greatness" is a family tradition for Allie Velasco: her parents and siblings all have piles of trophies. Determined to win something herself, Allie enters an arts contest -- winning it can't be any harder than figuring out why her friendships have gotten so confusing, right? Allie's honest, funny voice will ring true for anyone who's ever worried about keeping their friends or making their family proud. |
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| The Spotted Dog Last Seen by Jessica Scott KerrinFiction. Still feeling guilty about his best friend's accidental death years earlier, sixth-grader Derek isn't wild about his school community service project to help with cemetery repairs. Yet when another project member discovers a coded book at the local library, Derek is drawn into a mystery with connections to one particular gravestone. Bittersweet and twisty, The Spotted Dog Last Seen offers memorable characters and a real code you can crack. |
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| The Last Wild by Piers TordayFantasy. Kester Jaynes hasn't spoken since his mom died, but when a cockroach asks him for help, Kester discovers that he can communicate with animals. Though most animals have been wiped out by the deadly red-eye virus, the cockroaches are among the wild survivors who convince Kester to take on a quest to save the last animals on Earth. Fans of the heroic (but not-so-cuddly) animals in Suzanne Collins' Underland Chronicles should definitely pick up The Last Wild.
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Despicable Me 3 Film Showing
Thursday, December 28, 10:00am
Library Meeting Room
The adventures of Gru, Lucy, and their adorable daughters Margo, Edith, and Agnes, continue when villain Balthazar Bratt proves to be Gru’s most formidable nemesis to date. Children ages 18 and under who arrive by 10:30 am will receive a chance to win a copy of the movie. Light refreshments provided. Rated PG.
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The Lego Ninjago Movie
Wednesday, January 3, 10:00am
Library Meeting Room
Six young ninjas Lloyd, Jay, Kai, Cole, Zane and Nya are tasked with defending their island home, called Ninjago. By night, they’re gifted warriors, using their skills and awesome fleet of vehicles to fight villains and monsters. By day, they’re ordinary teens struggling against their greatest enemy: high school. Children under 18 years who arrive before 10:30am will receive a chance to win a DVD of the movie. Light refreshments will be served. Rated PG.
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Play + Learn Websites
Find games, videos, educational activities, scouting information, and more at these cool sites.
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NoveList K-8 Plus
Expert reading recommendations from NoveList help younger readers find just the right book. NoveList K-8 Plus includes fiction and nonfiction titles.
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Library Catalog
Look up books and other materials, place items on hold, and more.
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Michigan City Public Library 100 E. 4th Street Michigan City, Indiana 46360 219-873-3044mclib.org/ |
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