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Library Closed for Labor Day
The library is closed on Monday, September 2, for the Labor Day holiday.
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Library Renovation Begins September 3 Phase 2 of the library renovation project begins September 3! 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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| A Small Zombie Problem by K.G. CampbellStarring: lonely August DuPont, who's never been allowed outside his family’s ramshackle mansion until he receives an invitation from an aunt he didn’t know he had.
What happens: August gets a crash course in eerie family history, as well as a new companion: Claudette, the undead relative who follows him home.
Series alert: This goofy and ghoulish illustrated book is the 1st in the Zombie Problems series. |
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Time Sight
by Lynne Jonell
About: Will's mother is in danger overseas, so Will and his brother Jamie must stay with family in Scotland, where Will finds he can see into the past, and must travel back with his cousin to save his brother who is lost in the opening of time.
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For Black Girls Like Me
by Mariama J. Lockington
Summary: A lyrical story inspired by the author’s own life finds an African American adoptee into a white family exploring the complexities of family, race, sisterhood and belonging. A first novel by the author of The Lucky Daughter.
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| The Oddmire, Book One: Changeling by William RitterWhat it’s about: Troublemakers Tinn and Cole have been raised as human twins, but one of them is actually a goblin changeling -- and neither of them knows which one.
What happens: When they learn that the goblin must return to the horde or else the Wild Wood’s magic will die, Tinn and Cole set out on a hazardous quest for answers about who they are.
Who it’s for: This series starter will grab readers who prefer dark, mischievous fantasy. |
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The Silver Gate
by Kristin Bailey
About: Siblings Elric and Wynn embark on a perilous but magical journey in search of a safe haven when Wynn, a developmentally delayed child who was supposed to be abandoned at birth, is accused of being a changeling and condemned to a life of harsh servitude.
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| The Crooked Sixpence by Jennifer BellWelcome to: the secret underground city of Ludinor, where “uncommon” objects are more than they seem: belts make people fly, bicycle bells talk, and toilet brushes are weapons.
What happens: After a suitcase portal transports them to Ludinor, 11-year-old Ivy and her brother Seb are targeted by a sinister group searching for a valuable uncommon treasure.
Series alert: If you enjoy the imaginative setting and charming wordplay in this 1st Uncommoners book, don’t miss the sequel, The Shadows of Doom.
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Joplin, Wishing
by Diane Stanley
About: Discovering magic in a beautiful Dutch platter that depicts the image of a girl, a middle-grade New Yorker wishes for a new friend before the girl depicted on the platter appears and reveals that she has been cursed for centuries and is being targeted by a sinister enemy.
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| Behind the Canvas by Alexander VanceWhat it’s about: On a class trip to the local art museum, sixth-grade loner Claudia spots a blue-eyed boy who seems to be trapped inside the museum’s paintings. Who is he, and how can she get inside the paintings to rescue him?
Read it for: a smart heroine, an exciting adventure, and plenty of clever, comical footnotes about art history.
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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, September 17, 4:00 pm
Makerspace
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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Fall Craft
Thursday, September 19, 3:30 pm
Youth Services
Join us for a fun fall craft. Ages 4 years & up, accompanied by an adult. All material provided. Child must be present to receive craft supplies.
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Youth Services
Check out the library events, services, and programs offered for kids ages birth through 18.
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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. Find book recommendations based on authors, titles, series, genre, or subject areas. Also includes book reviews, picture book extenders, book discussion guides, book talks, award winners, Lexile reading levels, & more! Log in with your library card number. Don’t have a library card? Sign up now to get an eCard.
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Explora
Explora is a fun, easy-to-use tool to help students complete school projects and research assignments. Find reliable information on thousands of topics, including art & music, literature, language arts, history, social studies, science, technology, mathematics, health, and more. It is easy to browse and search, with topic overviews that give students a starting point for research. Log in with your library card number.
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Play + Learn Websites
Find games, videos, educational activities, scouting information, and more at these cool sites.
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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 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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