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Holiday Closings
The library is closed on Monday, December 31 and Tuesday, January 1 for the holidays.
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Holiday Donations
The library is collecting mittens, gloves, hats and scarves during the holiday season to decorate our holiday tree. Donations will be sent to the Salvation Army. Also, the library is collecting non-perishable food items for the local food pantry. A box will be located near the Circulation Desk through January 7.
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| Dragons in a Bag by Zetta ElliottIntroducing: nine-year-old Jax, who's not happy about spending a day with Ma, the grouchy old lady who raised his mom. Ma turns out to be a witch, and soon Jax is joining her on a quest to transport three baby dragons from modern Brooklyn into the magical realm. Does he have what it takes to be a witch's apprentice? |
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Counting to Perfect
by Suzanne M LaFleur
Feeling left out when her older sister shares her secret plan to leave their parents' home with her own daughter, competitive swimmer Cassie stows away in her sister's car and begins to question her perspectives about their relationship. By the author of Eight Keys. Simultaneous eBook
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The Season of Styx Malone
by Kekla Magoon
Starring: ten-year-old Caleb, who's tired of spending every summer stuck in his boring Indiana town. Styx Malone -- 16 years old and impossibly cool -- moves to the neighborhood and introduces Caleb and his brother Bobby Gene to a risky scheme that could earn them the freedom Caleb dreams about.
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Lord of the Fleas : Lord of the Fleas
by Dav Pilkey
When a new bunch of baddies bust up the town, Dog Man is called into action and with the help of a cute kitten and a remarkable robot, the heroes must save the day by joining forces with an unlikely ally: Petey, the World's Most Evil Cat.
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Focus on: Nannies & Babysitters
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Gabby Duran and the Unsittables
by Elise Allen
Joining the ranks of a human and alien association of elite babysitters, Gabby Duran is paired with her first charge, a young alien girl who challenges Gabby's ability to audition for a band solo.
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| Mr. Gedrick and Me by Patrick CarmanEver since the death of their stay-at-home dad, Stanley and his family have been having a tough time. They decide to hire someone to help around the house, but they get much more than they bargained for in Mr. Gedrick, their colorfully dressed -- and possibly magical -- new nanny.
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| Absolutely Almost by Lisa GraffStarring: ten-year-old Albie, who feels like he's not talented or smart enough to measure up to his family's expectations. Kicked out of private school because he can't keep up in math and reading, Albie faces bullies at his new public school, but finds friendship with fellow outsider Betsy and free-spirited babysitter, Calista.
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| Nanny X by Madelyn RosenbergWith her mirrored shades and diaper bag full of spy gadgets, Nanny X is more than a nanny -- she's also a special agent for NAP (Nanny Action Patrol), and her new charges, Ali and Jake, are swept up in her latest case.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 8-11!
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Michigan City Public Library 100 E. 4th Street Michigan City, Indiana 46360 219-873-3044mclib.org/ |
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