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The Faithful Spy: Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the Plot to Kill Hitler
by John Hendrix
Biography/History. Adolf Hitler’s Nazi party is gaining strength and becoming more menacing every day. Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a pastor upset by the complacency of the German church toward the suffering around it, forms a breakaway church to speak out against the established political and religious authorities. When the Nazis outlaw the church, he escapes as a fugitive. Struggling to reconcile his faith and the teachings of the Bible with the Nazi Party’s evil agenda, Bonhoeffer decides that Hitler must be stopped by any means possible. In his signature style of interwoven handwritten text and art, John Hendrix tells the true story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer.
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That's Not What Happened
by Kody Keplinger
Fiction. It's been three years since the Virgil County High School Massacre. Three years since Leanne's best friend, Sarah, was killed in a bathroom stall during the mass shooting. Everyone knows Sarah's story--that she died proclaiming her faith. But it's not true. Leanne was with her when she died. Now Sarah's parents are publishing a book about her, so this might be Leanne's last chance to set the record straight . . . but she's not the only survivor with a story to tell about what did--and didn't--happen that day.
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Dry
by Neal Shusterman
Fiction. The California drought—or the Tap-Out, as everyone calls it—has been going on for a while now. Everyone’s lives have become an endless list of don’ts: don’t water the lawn, don’t fill up your pool, don’t take long showers. Until the taps run dry. Suddenly, Alyssa’s quiet suburban street spirals into a warzone of desperation; neighbors and families turned against each other on the hunt for water. And when her parents don’t return and her life—and the life of her brother—is threatened, Alyssa has to make impossible choices if she’s going to survive.
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The Perfect Candidate
by Peter Stone
Political Thriller. When recent high school graduate Cameron Carter lands an internship with Congressman Billy Beck in Washington, DC, he thinks it is his ticket out of small town captivity. What he lacks in connections and Beltway polish he makes up in smarts, and he soon finds a friend and mentor in fellow staffer Ariel Lancaster. That is, until she winds up dead. As rumors and accusations about her death fly around Capitol Hill, Cameron’s low profile makes him the perfect candidate for an FBI investigation that he wants no part of.
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| The Whole Thing Together by Ann BrasharesWhat it's about: They're the same age, they sleep in the same bedroom, and they have the same three half-sisters, but Ray and Sasha have never met. Ray's mom used to be married to Sasha's dad, and every summer the families take turns at the beach house -- until this summer, when they finally collide.
Why you might like it: Shifting points of view and compelling relationships drive this complex drama packed with revelations, romance, tragedy, and tension. |
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Speed of Life
by J. M. Kelly
Fiction. Twins Crystal and Amber have the same goal: to be the first in their family to graduate high school and make something of their lives. When one gets pregnant during their junior year, they promise to raise the baby together. It’s not easy, but between their after-school jobs, they’re scraping by. Then Crystal’s grades catch the attention of the new guidance counselor, who tells her about a college that offers a degree in automotive restoration, perfect for the car buff she is. When she secretly applies—and gets in—new opportunities threaten their once-certain plans, and Crystal must make a choice: follow her dreams or stay behind and honor the promise she made to her sister.
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| You Bring the Distant Near by Mitali PerkinsWhat it is: an intimate glimpse into the lives of the Das women, spanning the 1960s into the 2000s.
Featuring: aspiring actress Tara and her activist sister Sonia, uprooted by their Bengali mother to grow up in 1970s New York; their daughters Anna and Chantal, both navigating the connections and divisions between cultures; and Ranee, the matriarch who clings to tradition.
Who it's for: Culturally distinct and utterly relatable, this family saga holds appeal for all kinds of readers. |
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| Wicked Like a Wildfire by Lana PopovicWelcome to: Montenegro, home of twin Iris and Malina. Like every girl in their family, both sisters have a "gleam" -- a unique magical ability -- though their mother forbids them from using these gifts. After their mother is attacked, however, Iris and Malina must dig into their family's cursed history to discover the source of their power.
Series alert: This lush, detail-rich fantasy is followed by a sequel, Fierce Like a Firestorm.
For fans of: Anna-Marie McLemore and Laini Taylor. |
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Needle Arts League
Thursdays, November 8, 15, & 29, 5:30 PM
Library Meeting Room
The Needle Arts League of Michigan City promotes all forms of needle arts. Membership is open to anyone interested in needle arts such as crochet, needlepoint, cross stitch, crewel, tatting, and other hand stitching. All skill levels and ages are welcome. An exchange of skills and materials is encouraged. For information, call 219-873-3049.
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Dr. Who: The Next Chapter
Saturday, November 10, 11:00 AM
Library Meeting Room
Calling all Whovians! Join us as we celebrate the classic science fiction show Doctor Who. Test your knowledge of the show by answering trivia questions. Make your own Sonic Screwdriver. You might even win a Doctor Who prize!
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Pokemon Go Community Day
Saturday, November 10, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Library
Join us as we celebrate Pokemon Go Community Day every month! The library pokestop will have a lure placed on it by staff, and there will be Pokemon-themed giveaways while supplies last.
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CoderDojo
Monday, November 12, 5:00 PM
Makerspace
Join us for CoderDojo, our free coding club for ages 8-18! We’ll be exploring all kinds of programming, using Ozobots, Spheros, Chibi Chips, and 3D modeling. We will use coding tools such as Scratch, Hopscotch, and MakeCode. Build, share ideas, and learn along the way. Kids 12 and under must have a parent attend the session with them. For more information, go to our CoderDojo page or contact Jonathan at jlovett@mclib.org.
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Intro to 3D Modeling: Tinkercad
Tuesday, November 13, 4:00 PM
Makerspace
Advance registration is required. Join us for a fun, introductory workshop on 3D modeling with Tinkercad! Space is limited. For ages 12 – 18. Register at the Youth Services desk. For more info, call 219-873-3045 and ask for Dave or Jonathan.
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Teen Reads
YA websites, featured authors, 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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Testing & Education Reference Center
Includes a virtual career library, tutorials on job-related skills, online resume builder, information on accredited schools, and over 100 practice tests and courses for the PRAXIS, ASVAB, ASE Automotive tests, medical and nursing exams, firefighter and law enforcement exams, GED, SAT, ACT, and more. Log in with your library card number.
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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 for age 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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