LIBRARY CORNER | 03/31/22

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April in the library:

  • Preschool Story Time—Tuesdays 11 a.m.
  • Appy Hour– Mondays through Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m. (Bring tech questions)
  • Painting/Drawing Group—Friday, April 1, 9:30 a.m.
  • Watercolor Group—Tuesdays, April 15 and 19, 9:30 a.m.
  • Eviction Law Clinic—Thursday, April 7, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Family Law Clinic—Tuesday, April 12, 3:15-5:15 p.m.
  • Red Cross Ready—Thursday, April 7, 6 p.m.
  • Quilt Show—April 7-9
  • Friends of the Library—Monday, April 11, 6 p.m.
  • Teacup Candle Craft Night—Thursday, April 14, 6 p.m. ($5 preregister)
  • Pushing the Limits—Thursday, April 14, 6 p.m.
  • Book Club—Thursday, April 21, 6 p.m.
  • Family Night Teddy Bear Story Time—Thursday, April 21, 6 p.m.
  • Play, Learn, Grow—April 18-May 4 (Register and get info by April 11)
  • Open until 8 p.m. Thursdays!

Five authors made the Hall of Fame for April, including Jenifer McMahon with The Children on the Hill. “Two children in 1978 live with their grandma, who also brings home a strange girl. Then podcaster Izzy goes to a town dealing with a missing girl and monster sightings. This modern take on Frankenstein has a delicious twist at the end. This novel is an all nighter!” (4-26) Terri Smith

Beth O’Leary made the list with The No-Show. “It’s Valentine’s Day and three women are stood up—by the same guy. The story is told from the perspectives of the women, and their stories weave together seamlessly. The characters are delightful! This one’s sure to please both existing fans and those new to this author.” (4-12) Karen Clements

Part of Your World is by Abby Jimenez. “Jimenez delivers a powerful romance about overcoming domestic abuse. Alexis must decide if she will follow love and happiness or give in to family tradition and emotional abuse. Over the course of the novel, she learns to trust herself again, and finds her true calling. This is for fans of The Road to Rose Bend, Like Lovers Do and Act Your Age, Eve Brown.”(4-19) Jennifer Davidson

Emily St. John Mandel’s new book is Sea of Tranquility. “In 2400, Gaspery works at the Time Institute where he investigates the nature of reality. This book beautifully pieces together the human experience. This is a compelling read for time travel and sci-fi fans. The characters and insights about living through a pandemic made this a page turner! This is for fans of Cloud Cuckoo Land and Recursion.” (4-5) Andie Conn

The Younger Wife is by Sally Hempworth. “This domestic thriller ratchets up the suspense from the beginning and never lets go. It opens at a wedding where something awful took place. The story backtracks as we learn about all the members of the family. Good character development with lots of twists propel the story.” (4-5) Debbie Lease

Happy reading and we’ll look for you in the library!

Helen Thompson, Director – Mount Pleasant Library