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Heartless
by Marissa Meyer
Fantasy. Lady Catherine "Cath" Pinkerton doesn't want to be queen. Though her ambitious parents are thrilled when the King of Hearts takes an interest in her, Cath would prefer opening a bakery over marriage (she does a delectable lemon tart). Cath's choices, however, are narrowed by a tangled knot of politics and fate as she's courted publicly by the king and secretly by the alluring new court joker, Jest. Expanding on the whimsical world of Lewis Carroll's Wonderland, this delicious backstory for the head-chopping Queen of Hearts will captivate readers who relish fractured fairy tales and sympathetic villains.
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Carve the Mark
by Veronica Roth
Science Fiction. Though the energy of the Current provides singular powers to everyone in the nearby nation-planets, Cyra's "currentgift" is more of a curse: it plagues her with constant pain that she can transfer to others by touch. Cyra's power-hungry brother, the ruler of the Shotet people, uses her as a weapon, but he also provides relief in the form of Akos, an enemy prisoner from Thuvhe whose gift can stop Cyra's pain. As Akos and Cyra forge an unexpected bond, each has to decide where their true loyalty lies. Blending fantasy and science fiction, author Veronica Roth delivers the immersive world-building her fans expect, this time in a brutal, interplanetary setting.
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| Undefeated: Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School Football team by Steve SheinkinBiography. In his prime, Jim Thorpe was known as "the best athlete on the planet," but as a young man in the early 1900s, he had only just started playing for the Carlisle Indian Industrial School's football team. Under the guidance of legendary coach Pop Warner, Thorpe made the Carlisle team nearly unbeatable. Their success story, however, is shot through with ugliness: Carlisle cruelly stripped Native American students of their cultures, and Thorpe (a multiracial member of the Sac and Fox Nation) battled racism at every turn in his career. Edge-of-your-seat sports action jostles with an unforgiving look at American history in this biography from award-winning author Steve Sheinkin. |
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Scythe
by Neal Shusterman
Science Fiction. Most job training isn't life-threatening, but being a Scythe isn't a typical job. It's 2042, and Earth is enjoying a post-mortal period, free of natural or accidental death. To keep the population in check, the Scythes -- an organization of professional killers -- are tasked with randomly "gleaning" lives. Sixteen-year-olds Citra and Rowan are horrified at the idea of murder, yet both are chosen as apprentice Scythes and forced into a winner-gleans-loser competition. As their violent training progresses, the apprentices take turns describing their moral misgivings and increasingly complicated relationship. If you're into provocative, philosophical science fiction, don't miss this series opener from award-winning author Neal Shusterman.
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Focus on: Canadian Authors
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| The Story of Owen: Dragon Slayer of Trondheim by E.K. JohnstonFantasy. Once, dragon slaying was a noble calling, with slayers guarding their neighbors from ferocious, carbon-hungry dragons. These days, however, most slayers work for big cities and corporations. That's why the citizens of Trondheim, a tiny town in rural Ontario, are so grateful for the protection of a renowned family of slayers like the Thorskards. It's also why Siobhan, a gifted musician, agrees to become bard (and algebra tutor) to trainee slayer Owen Thorskard and to join his family's campaign to return dragon slaying to its roots. Along with its sequel, Prairie Fire, this inventive spin on dragon lore will enchant readers with its strong characters, quirky humor, and intricate world-building. |
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| The Truth Commission by Susan JubyFiction. To complete a "creative nonfiction" project for their Vancouver Island art school, Normandy Pale and her friends form the Truth Commission: each week, they ask students or faculty members to reveal the facts behind a piece of gossip. The results are both enlightening and unsettling, and Normandy realizes that there are times when she'd rather not know the truth -- especially if it involves her sister Keira, who's suddenly back from college and just as hostile as ever. "Hilarious, deliciously provocative and slyly thought-provoking" (Kirkus Reviews), The Truth Commission will remind readers that honesty is rarely as simple as it seems. |
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Beware That Girl
by Teresa Toten
Thriller. Using lies and manipulation to gain acceptance into the popular circle at her elite New York City school, street-smart scholarship student Kate O'Brien finds her plans to secure an Ivy League acceptance threatened by the appearance of a charming newcomer who ingratiates himself into a position that threatens to expose dark secrets.
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| Blink & Caution by Tim Wynne-JonesMystery. Forced to leave home in order to escape his abusive stepfather, homeless teen Brent -- aka "Blink" due to a facial tic -- is scavenging for room-service leftovers in a hotel hallway when he witnesses the kidnapping of an oil company's CEO. Another street kid, Kitty (nicknamed "Caution, as in Toxic"), stays with her violent, drug-dealer boyfriend because she doesn't believe she deserves any better. After Blink leaves the scene of the kidnapping and Caution flees from her boyfriend, the two of them are drawn together -- and may end up being each other's salvation. Set in Toronto and narrated alternately by various characters, Blink & Caution is a gritty, fast-paced, and beautifully written novel with more than a tinge of noir. |
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Mo'Beat Blues
Sunday, March 12, 2:00 pm
Library Meeting Room
Samuel Lozada of Mo' Beat Blues is a professional entertainer and musician. His blues harmonica and singing makes this one-man band unique. His uncanny talent on the harmonica draws people in like a magnet and holds them captive. He performs familiar tunes remade in his unique style, and keeps the people dancing, engaged, and exuberant.
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The Magic of Kalita
Saturday, March 18, 2:00 pm
Library Meeting Room
Matt Kalita returns for his annual magic show. This is amazing magical fun for all ages!
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Arrival Film Showing
Sunday, March 19, 2:00 pm
Library Meeting Room
Denis Villeneuve directed this science-fiction suspense film about Earth's response to a possible alien invasion. After extraterrestrial spacecrafts plant themselves at various locations around the globe, a linguist (Amy Adams) and a theoretical physicist (Jeremy Renner) must find a way to communicate with the mysterious visitors in order to learn what they want and whether they pose a threat to humanity. Rated PG-13. The film is co-sponsored with the Purdue University Northwest Odyssey Series.
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STEAM Ahead Kids: Ozobots
Monday, March 27, 4:30 pm
Library Meeting Room
Advance registration is required. Have fun programming the Ozobot robots using color-coded and block-based coding with the Ozoblocky app. Register at the Youth Services desk. Call 219-873- 3055 or 219-873- 3045 for more information and ask for Dave.
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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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Driving-Tests.org
Free online practice tests for the BMV driver's exams, including car tests, motorcycle tests, CDL tests, road signs and situations, and more. No log-in is needed.
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MAS Ultra: School Edition
Contains full text for nearly 500 popular magazines including American Heritage, American History, Careers & Colleges, National Review, New Republic, Popular Science, Scientific American, Smithsonian, and more. Also contains reference books (including the Columbia Encyclopedia and the CIA World Fact Book); an image collection, maps & flags. 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!
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