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Library Renovation in Progress
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Phase 2 of the library renovation project has begun! This phase will include the creation of small group study rooms, a small conference room, an expanded public computer lab with new equipment, a renovated Indiana Room, a refreshed Learning Center, new lounge seating and tables with data and electrical drops, new end panels, and new carpeting. During construction, many services for adults will be limited. From September 3 through mid-October, adult fiction, non-fiction, and reference materials will not be available. All items checked out before September 3 will have a due date of October 14. The reference desk and a limited number of computer stations will be relocated temporarily to the Meeting Room. Tutoring/literacy, interlibrary loan, Homebound Services, proctoring, and the resume/job application program will be temporarily unavailable during the first stage of construction. Some services may return as construction progresses. Please check back for more details. The library building may close for a short period of time while carpeting is completed in the front lobby. Please consult the library's website/social media for closure information. We thank you for your patience and understanding!
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With the Fire on High
by Elizabeth Acevedo
Starring: high school senior Emoni Santiago, who has "magic hands" in the kitchen, but worries that becoming a chef won't help her build a future for herself and her two-year-old daughter.
Read it for: clear, vivid writing; mouth-watering food; and characters so realistic that you'll miss them when you close the book.
Book buzz: If you loved The Poet X, Elizabeth Acevedo's multi-award-winning debut, be sure to read this highly anticipated follow-up.
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Shout
by Laurie Halse Anderson
What it is: a passionate poetry memoir about trauma, recovery, and finding your voice, written by the author of Speak.
Is it for you? Raw and defiant in its takedown of rape culture, Shout doesn’t pull any punches -- but if you’re a fan of Laurie Halse Anderson, this might be just what you’re looking for.
Want a taste? "We should teach our girls that snapping is OK, instead of waiting for someone else to break them."
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| The Merciful Crow by Margaret OwenWhat it’s about: When a routine job takes an unexpected turn, Fie -- future chief of the Crows, Sabor’s lowly caste of undertakers and mercy-killers -- has to decide if the promise of protection for the Crows is worth the risk of a dangerous quest.
Read it for: diverse characters, pulse-pounding adventure, and an intriguing system of magic.
Series alert: This debut fantasy is the 1st in a duology. |
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| American Road Trip by Patrick Flores-ScottStarring: Teodoro “T” Avila, who’s only just started getting his life on track when his golden-boy brother, Manny, returns from the Iraq War with PTSD.
What happens: T’s take-charge sister Xochitl tricks her brothers into joining her on road trip that might help Manny find himself again.
Why you might like it: You won’t soon forget this unvarnished yet hopeful look at mental illness and the importance of family. |
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| Wild Beauty by Anna-Marie McLemoreFeaturing: the Nomeolvides women, keepers of the garden at La Pradera estate and bearers of both a gift and a curse: they can make flowers grow with their bare hands, but if they fall in love, their beloved is doomed to disappear.
What happens: Estrella Nomeolvides finds a mysterious boy in the garden, prompting the family to unearth some long-buried secrets.
You might also like: Lana Popović’s Wicked Like a Wildfire, another lush and leisurely paced tale of magical realism. |
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| Burn Baby Burn by Meg MedinaThe setting: New York City, 1977, when disco music wafts from radios, a serial killer called Son of Sam is on the loose, and high school grad Nora López is trying to hang on to her family and her hopes for the future.
What happens: Money is tight and her delinquent brother's behavior is getting more frightening, but Nora’s relationship with co-worker Pablo is getting hotter than the sizzling summer weather.
Read it for: intense emotions and vivid atmosphere. |
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Esperanza Rising
by Pam Muñoz Ryan
Esperanza and her mother are forced to leave their life of wealth and privilege in Mexico to go work in the labor camps of Southern California, where they must adapt to the harsh circumstances facing Mexican farm workers on the eve of the Great Depression.
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More Happy Than Not
by Adam Silvera
Science Fiction. If you could erase your worst memories, would you do it? In Aaron Soto's near-future Bronx neighborhood, the Leteo Institute offers to do precisely that with their "cutting-edge memory-relief" procedure. Though Aaron certainly has awful memories (such as his father's bloody suicide), he's also got the support of his family, friends, and girlfriend. But would that support disappear if they knew about his attraction to Thomas, a fellow fantasy geek from a neighboring housing project? Would it be better for Aaron to just forget that he might be gay? If you like wrestling with complex issues surrounding identity, memory, and the cost of happiness, don't miss this gritty and provocative debut.
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Makerspace Open Lab Hours
Thursdays, September 5, 12, 19 & 26, 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Makerspace
Create, discover, and tinker with LEGO WeDo, Micro Bits, paper circuits, Ozobots, and more! For kids ages 6 - 18. Kids 12 and under must have a parent or guardian attend the session with them.
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Pokemon Go Community Day
Sunday, September 15, 11 AM - 2 PM (Library opens at 1 PM)
Library
Celebrate Pokemon Go Community Day every month at the library Pokemon gym! The featured Pokemon for the August Community Day will be Ralts. There will be Pokemon-themed giveaways while supplies last. Call Jonathan at 219-873-3045 for more information.
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Tinkercad
Tuesday, August 13, 4:00 pm
Library Meeting Room
Registration required. Design, remix, and explore your creativity with Tinkercad! Tinkercad is a free online collection of software tools that help people all over the world think, create, and make. This session is for children ages 10-18 and is an introduction to anyone that is curious about, or interested in, 3D design, art, and printing. No prior experience necessary. Registered participants will get a 3D print of their creations. MCPL 3-D printing rules apply. Register at the Youth Services desk or call 219-873-3045 for more info. Space is limited. Printing fee waived for this program.
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Graphic Novel Club: The Giver by Lois Lowry
Thursday, September 26, 5:00 pm
Youth Services
Join our Graphic Novel Club for ages 13-18. What happens when a young boy discovers the harsh realities of his seemingly utopian society? Join us this month as we read and discuss The Giver, one of the most influential novels of our time, now in graphic format! Stop by Youth Services for more information.
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Creative Coding with Micro:bit
Sunday, September 29, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Makerspace
Advance registration required. This physical computing workshop is an introduction to coding with the Micro:bit microcontroller. Children will explore the Micro:bit with fun, creative projects using Microsoft MakeCode, cardboard, and other craft materials. For children ages 9 and up. For more info, call the Youth Services desk at 219-873-3045.
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Library Catalog
Look up books and other materials, place items on hold, and more.
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Homework Helper
Links to sites to help you with your homework, covering math, science, reading, writing, social studies, art, and more.
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Axis 360 eBooks
Find popular fiction, non-fiction, and picture e-books and e-audiobooks for children, teens, and adults! It's simple--just download the app on your device, search for "Michigan City Public Library", and log in with your library card number and PIN.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 14 and up!
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Michigan City Public Library 100 E. 4th Street Michigan City, Indiana 46360 219-873-3044mclib.org/ |
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