LIBRARY CORNER | HELEN’S SWAN SONG
The past 11 years have been amazing, as I’ve had the privilege to work with a fabulous staff and also have gotten to know hundreds of people in the community. I’ll be retiring at the end of the month, but you are in great hands.
Lupe Herrera will be stepping into the library director position. She finished her master’s degree in library science in December and she brings with her great ideas and lots of energy to keep the library thriving. We truly believe that the library is the center of this community and Lupe, with her staff, will expand programming both inside and outside the library.
This week in the library:
- Monday—Stitch and Chat 9:30 a.m.
Genealogy 2-4 p.m. (Call to reserve a slot.) - Tuesday—Preschool Story Time 11 a.m.
Genealogy 2-4 p.m. - Wednesday—Sensory Time for tiny people
Get your tickets for Lunch with Friends, which will be held Thursday, February 15. It’s time to grab some of our traditional Crawfish Bisque or Taco Soup. Tickets are $10 and are available in the library. Tickets must be purchased by Monday, February 12. All orders are take out. Deliveries available to businesses that purchase five or more bowls.
Book Club meets February 29, so you have plenty of time to read the February selection, Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See. Whether you read the book or “listen” to the story, you’ll enjoy this one. Plan on joining us Thursday, February 29, at 6 p.m.
Library Reads has a few more “picks” for February. Among them is The Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo. “This wonderful weaving of fantasy and folklore builds on ancient lore that foxes can change form into humans. When a young woman is found dead in the snow, Bao, a thoughtful investigator, is hired to explain her death. Rumor has it that foxes might be involved, and Bao follows clues shrouded in mystery to find the story of her death—and more. This is highly recommended for fans of fantasy and whodunits that feature vivid characters and settings.” (2-13) Mitzi Sherwood
The Teacher is by Freida McFadden. “Eve, a married high school math teacher, has been warned that Addie, a teenage student coping with trauma and alienation from her fellow classmates, could not be trusted. Inappropriate conduct soon occurs. The twists and turns in this psychological thriller will leave the reader with a deep feeling of unease.” (2-6) Kristin Skinner
Tommy Orange brings us Wandering Stars. “Orange’s second novel is a stunning achievement, depicting over a century’s worth of atrocities against the indigenous people of America, while also being a multigenerational family story full of the richly drawn, fascinating characters first introduced in There, There.” (2-27) Rachel Rooney
A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams has been tagged for the February list. “Ricki has been given an opportunity to achieve her dreams. Ezra is looking for an opportunity to be himself. They were destined to meet! With flashbacks to the Harlem Renaissance, this entertaining read is both modern and classic and does not disappoint. (Do yourself a favor and play some jazz in the background while you’re reading.)” (2-6) Tonya Pearl
Happy reading and thank you for supporting the library.
Helen Thompson, Director – Mount Pleasant Public Library
