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10 Picture Books About Food and Family
A Batty & Magical Afternoon at the Library: Our 2023 Family Halloween Party Recap
Last Saturday, we held a spirited and spectacular Family Halloween Party at the library. If you were able to make it, we’re so glad you were able to join us, and if you weren’t able to make it, here’s a quick recap of how it unfolded, full of fun (not frightening) pictures!
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“Thank You,” Our Friends
We all need friends. The world is simply better when shared with people who have a common interest or goal, right? We appreciate ALL of you, our library friends. But this week, we are giving a special thanks and shout out to the extra-special group of card-carrying Friends of RML. Who are they? Keep reading to find out more.
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Everything Sad is Untrue by Daniel Nayeri: A Reed Reads! Book Rec
Everything Sad is Untrue by Daniel Nayeri
Where to find this book at Reed Memorial Library:
- Juvenile Fiction
- Call number: J FIC Nayeri
- View it on our catalog
Everything Sad is Untrue is Daniel Nayeri’s middle grade novel debut, and it’s a book that Katie from Youth Services is recommending you read. Is everything sad untrue? Keep reading to find out!
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Festive & Free Halloween Fun
Even though it feels like summer outside, the leaves are changing color and pumpkins are showing up on porches. Can’t you feel the spooky Halloween season coming? Want to get the most mileage out of October? Plan now to be part of our festive and free fall activities. Keep reading to find out what we’re up to.
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Haunted House Books for Middle Grade and Young Adult Readers
Haunted houses: not for the feint of heart!
The haunted house trope is a favorite for many of us (thanks, Scooby Doo). It usually includes some sort of building, such as a house or hotel, which has strange and peculiar goings-on that the main character must contend against. With the recent Disney remake of The Haunted Mansion movie and October on our doorstep, we thought it would be fun to compile a list of fiction books featuring haunted houses for middle grade and young adult readers.
Proceed… if you dare!
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“Reading the Rustbelt” Meets the Fall Challenge
We invite you to explore two exciting events that celebrate community, literature, and the spirit of autumn. “Read the Rustbelt” with Bonnie Jo Campbell’s book, “American Salvage” and participate in our short ‘n sweet RML Fall Challenge. Keep reading to learn more.
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Sankofa by Chibundu Onuzo: A Reed Reads! Book Rec
Sankofa by Chibundu Onuzo
Where to find this book at Reed Memorial Library:
- Adult Fiction
- Call number: FIC Onuzo
- View it on our catalog
This month’s book recommendation is courtesy of Angela from Adult Services, who is suggesting the adult fiction novel Sankofa by Chibundu Onuzo. Keep reading to hear Angela’s thoughts and insights on this book.
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Meet Me on Main Street
What are you doing next weekend? Not sure? We have a busy Saturday planned with the 44th annual Balloon A-Fair downtown. The library has been part of the Saturday festivities for so long that no one here can remember how long we’ve been doing it. We hope you’ll stop by and see us.
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Manage Your Money Smarter with these Personal Finance Books Free at the Library!
What better way to learn about managing your personal finances than borrowing free books from the library? Check out these ten recently published non-fiction guides to handling your money. They range from young adulthood to retirement and cover topics such as personal finance basics, credit repair, and maximizing your money. By using your library card with these books, you can save more than just a few bucks!
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Sincerely, Cornelius 