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January 2025
| Welcome to our monthly newsletter featuring all that's happening at Patmos Library. |
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A Word from Patmos Library
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Hello Patmos Library Patrons!
We hope you had lovely December full of opportunities to curl up with a good book. We are happy to share some updates about the library!
Thank you for subscribing. We hope to see you at the library very soon!
-Patmos Library Staff (director@patmoslibrary.org)
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Upcoming Closures |
The library will be closed Tuesday, December 31, and Wednesday, January 1 for the New Year. We will resume regular library hours Thursday, January 2.
We will also be closed Monday, January 6, and Saturday, January 11 for our library to be painted.
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Inclement Weather Closing
| If Hudsonville Public Schools closes due to weather, Patmos Library will be closed as well.
If there is a day that the schools are not in session, such as Saturdays, our status will be posted on the website and/or Facebook.
Be sure to follow us on Facebook for all updates and closures!
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Library Board Meeting |
Our next library board meeting is Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:00pm. We will be introducing our new Library Board of Trustees for the next term. |
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| Bookish Bundles |
Ages 9-17 | Find your next favorite read with our Bookish Bundles!
Each bundle comes with 2 mystery books, stickers, and more goodies!
January's Theme:
Interrupted Stories
Limited number of Bookish Bundles. See more information on our website or when you sign up. |
| Bookish Bundle Sign Up
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| Take Home Crafts |
Take home a craft for you and your child to do!
We have a new craft every 2-3 weeks. Stop by the library or check our Facebook to see what craft we have available.
(Ask about crafts available for adults & teens too!)
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Winter Break at Patmos Library | January 2 - January 4, 2025 |
Spend your winter break with us! Race in a Mario Cart Tournament, cozy up in your pajamas and make crafts, and more! Visit our news and events page for more information. |
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Crafting for Adults: Chunky Knit Vase
| Saturday, January 18
at 10:30AM | Create a vase that has the look of a chunky knitted yarn, but is actually made from air-dry clay.
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| Adult Crafting Sign Up |
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Adult Book Club | Monday, January 27
at 6:00PM | Join our book discussion about the novel, This Other Eden by Paul Harding. |
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Winter Reading Program | January 13 - March 30, 2025 |
Join the Adult and Teen Winter Reading Program! Follow the Polar Trail by completing a variety of activities, and earn some fun prizes! This year, participants can choose to enter Grand Prize Raffles for some fabulous prize options.
Sign up begins January 13, 2025. More information to come. |
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| Recently Read by Staff | Click on the book to place a hold. |
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A Novel Love Story
Ashley Poston
Recommended by:
Jordan Kazen (Circulation Assistant)
Have you ever loved a book so much that you wished you could visit that town and interact with the characters? In A Novel Love Story, our main character, Eileen, finds herself in the fictional town of Eloratown, the setting of her favorite romance series. It's a cozy read with quirky small-town characters you'll grow to love. This book is the perfect balance of magical realism and romance. |
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Circe
Madeline Miller
Recommended by:
Sharai Norcross (Circulation Assistant)
I've recently gotten into Greek/Roman mythology and this is an amazing retelling of Circe. It honors the original myth while still having creative twists. It's a mixture of a cozy read that went too fast and a memoir that makes you want to cry. It felt real and sometimes, you need a book like that. |
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The Serviceberry
Robin Wall Kimmerer
Recommended by:
Michaela Triemstra (Circulation/Processing)
I have been a long time fan of Robin Wall Kimmerer's work, and her newest book invites us to discover the power of reciprocity in both the natural world and our own relationships. It is a gentle reminder to take care of each other and remember that the good you put out in the world will have a way of coming back to you. Wonderfully illustrated and beautifully written, Kimmerer's words will stick with me for a long time. |
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