HOURS Library Pick-up Lockers and Book Drop are available 24/7 Monday through Thursday 9 am - 7 pm Friday 9 am - 5 pm Saturday 10 am - 2 pm CLOSED MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 - LABOR DAY New Recommended Releases: 9/3: Creation Lake - R. Kushner Sadie has met her love, Lucien, a young and well-born Parisian, by “cold bump”— making him believe the encounter was accidental. Like everyone Sadie targets, Lucien is useful to her and used by her. Sadie operates by strategy and dissimulation, based on what her “contacts”—shadowy figures in business and government—instruct. First, these contacts want her to incite provocation. Then they want more. The Games Gods Play - A. Owen Living as a cursed office clerk for the Order of Thieves, I just keep my head down and hope the capricious beings who rule from Olympus won't notice me. Not an easy feat, given San Francisco is Zeus' patron city, but I make do. I survive. Until the night I tangle with a different god. Haunt Sweet Home - S. Pinkker When aimless twenty-something Mara lands a job as the night-shift production assistant on her cousin’s ghost hunting/home makeover reality TV show Haunt Sweet Home, she quickly determines her new role will require a healthy attitude toward duplicity. But as she hides fog machines in the woods and improvises scares to spook new homeowners, a series of unnerving incidents on set and a creepy new coworker force Mara to confront whether the person she's truly been deceiving and hiding from all along―is herself. The Life Impossible - M. Haig When retired math teacher Grace Winters is left a run-down house on a Mediterranean island by a long-lost friend, curiosity gets the better of her. She arrives in Ibiza with a one-way ticket, no guidebook and no plan.
9/10: The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife - A. Johnston Frederick Fife was born with an extra helping of kindness in his heart. If he borrowed your car, he’d return it washed with a full tank of gas. The problem is there’s nobody left in Fred’s life to borrow from. At eighty-two, he’s desperately lonely, broke, and on the brink of homelessness. But Fred’s luck changes when, in a bizarre case of mistaken identity, he takes the place of grumpy Bernard Greer at the local nursing home. Now he has warm meals in his belly and a roof over his head—as long as his poker face is in better shape than his prostate and that his look-alike never turns up. Katharine, The Wright Sister - T. Wood It all started with two boys and a bicycle shop. Wilbur and Orville Wright, both unsuited to college and disinclined to leave home, jumped on the popular new fad of bicycle riding and opened a shop in Dayton, Ohio. Repairing and selling soon led to tinkering and building as the brothers offered improved models to their eager customers. Amid their success, a new dream began to take shape. Engineers across the world were puzzling over how to build a powered flying machine—and Wilbur and Orville wanted in on the challenge. But their younger sister, Katharine, knew they couldn't do it without her. The three siblings made a pact: the three of them would solve the problem of human flight. Somewhere Beyond the Sea - T. Klune Arthur works hard and loves with his whole heart so none of the children ever feel the neglect and pain that he once felt as an orphan on that very same island so long ago. And he is not alone: joining him is the love of his life, Linus Baker, a former caseworker in the Department in Charge of Magical Youth; Zoe Chapelwhite, the island’s sprite; and her girlfriend, Mayor Helen Webb. Together, they will do anything to protect the children. Tell Me Everything - E. Strout It’s autumn in Maine, and the town lawyer Bob Burgess has become enmeshed in an unfolding murder investigation, defending a lonely, isolated man accused of killing his mother. He has also fallen into a deep and abiding friendship with the acclaimed writer Lucy Barton, who lives down the road in a house by the sea with her ex-husband, William. Together, Lucy and Bob go on walks and talk about their lives, their fears and regrets, and what might have been. Lucy, meanwhile, is finally introduced to the iconic Olive Kitteridge, now living in a retirement community on the edge of town. They spend afternoons together in Olive’s apartment, telling each other stories. Stories about people they have known—“unrecorded lives,” Olive calls them—reanimating them, and, in the process, imbuing their lives with meaning. 9/17: Bringer of Dust - J. Miro The dark journey begun in Ordinary Monsters surges forward, from the sinister underworld of the London exiles, to the mysteries of a sunlit villa in nineteenth-century Sicily, to the deep catacombs hidden under Paris. Against bone witches, mud glyphics, and a house of twilight that exists in a netherworld all its own, the Talents must work together―if they are to have any hope of staving off the world of the dead, and saving their long-lost friend.
I Dreamed of Falling - J. Dahl Roman Grady is the sole reporter for the local newspaper in a tiny Hudson Valley town - a town so small that every store opening and DUI is considered newsworthy. But when Roman's longtime girlfriend, Ashley, the mother of his four-year-old son, is found dead, he realizes he had no idea what was really going on in her life. The Night We Lost Him - L. Dave Liam Noone was many things to many people. To the public, he was an exacting, selfmade hotel magnate fleeing his past. To his three ex-wives, he was a loving albeit distant family man who kept his finances flush and his families carefully separated. To Nora, he was a father who often loved her from afar - notably a cliffside cottage perched on the California coast from which he fell to his death. We Solve Murders - R. Osman Steve Wheeler is enjoying retired life. He still does the odd bit of investigation work, but he prefers his familiar routines: the pub quiz, his favorite bench, his cat waiting for him at home. His days of adventure are over. Adrenaline is daughter-in-law Amy’s job now. Amy Wheeler thinks adrenaline is good for the soul. Working in private security, every day is dangerous. She’s currently on a remote island protecting mega-bestselling author Rosie D’Antonio, until a dead body and a bag of money mean trouble in paradise. So she sends an SOS to the only person she trusts. 9/24: The Christmas Cottage - D. Bunn Pushing through his troubled childhood, Dillon Farrow was seventeen when he said goodbye to Miramar and did himself proud, thriving as a successful investment counselor. But a betrayal by a trusted friend has brought everything crashing down. Dillon’s only recourse—return to Miramar, penniless and feeling defeated—more so when a winter flood sweeps away all roads to town. Now he and his fellow stranded travelers are destined to spend Christmas at the only available accommodations—the local jail. Yet it’s in this makeshift inn that Dillon sees her. His first love. The girl he left behind. A Home for the Holidays - T. Hahn For wedding singer Mel Hart, the holidays have always retained a certain magic. Her mother, Connie, always managed to pull off spectacular Santa hijinx that convinced Mel to keep believing in Santa way longer than other kids. Those moments meant everything to Mel because the rest of the year, life was unpredictable because of her mother’s alcohol use. Intermezzo - S. Rooney Peter is a Dublin lawyer in his thirties―successful, competent, and apparently unassailable. But in the wake of their father’s death, he’s medicating himself to sleep and struggling to manage his relationships with two very different women―his enduring first love, Sylvia, and Naomi, a college student for whom life is one long joke. Ivan is a twenty-two-year-old competitive chess player. He has always seen himself as socially awkward, a loner, the antithesis of his glib elder brother. Now, in the early weeks of his bereavement, Ivan meets Margaret, an older woman emerging from her own turbulent past, and their lives become rapidly and intensely intertwined.
The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year - A. Carter The bridge is out. The phones are down. And the most famous mystery writer in the world just disappeared out of a locked room two days before Christmas.Meet Maggie Chase and Ethan Wyatt: they both accept a cryptic invitation to attend a Christmas house party at the English estate of a reclusive fan, neither is expecting their host to be the most powerful author in the world: Eleanor Ashley, the Duchess of Death herself. The Naming Song - J. Berry All meaning was lost, and every border fell. Monsters slipped from dreams to haunt the waking while ghosts wandered the land in futile reveries. Only with the rise of the committees of the named―Maps, Ghosts, Dreams, and Names―could the people stand against the terrors of the nameless wilds. They built borders around their world and within their minds, shackled ghosts and hunted monsters, and went to war against the unknown. Playground - R. Powers Four lives are drawn together in a sweeping, panoramic new novel from Richard Powers, showcasing the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Overstory at the height of his skills. Twelve-year-old Evie Beaulieu sinks to the bottom of a swimming pool in Montreal strapped to one of the world’s first aqualungs. Ina Aroita grows up on naval bases across the Pacific with art as her only home. Two polar opposites at an elite Chicago high school bond over a three-thousand-year-old board game; Rafi Young will get lost in literature, while Todd Keane’s work will lead to a startling AI breakthrough. Our Readers Liked: The Amish Clockmaker - M. Clark Newlywed Matthew Zook is expanding his family's tack and feed store when a surprising property dispute puts the remodel on hold—and raises new questions about the location's mysterious past. Decades earlier, the same building housed a clock shop run by a young Amish clockmaker named Clayton Raber. Known for his hot temper, Clayton was arrested for the murder of his beloved wife, a crime almost everyone— including his own family members—believed he'd committed, even after charges were dropped. Isolated and feeling condemned by all, Clayton eventually broke from the church, left Lancaster County, and was never heard from again. Purgatory Ridge - W. Krueger Not far from Aurora, Minnesota (population 3,752), lies an ancient expanse of great white pines, sacred to the Anishinaabe tribe. When an explosion kills the night watchman at wealthy industrialist Karl Lindstrom’s nearby lumber mill, it’s obvious where suspicion will fall. Former sheriff Cork O’Connor agrees to help investigate, but he has mixed feelings about the case. For one thing, he is part Anishinaabe. For another, his wife, a lawyer, represents the tribe. Backwater Justice - F. Michaels The small Oregon town of Mountain Valley seems like the perfect place to safely raise a family, away from the dangers of the big city. Vanessa’s parents think so, until the day
their fourteen-year-old daughter doesn’t come home for dinner. They call her cell. Straight to voice mail. They call her friends. Nothing. CHILDREN Toddler Time Storytime for children 2 and 3 years with their caregiver. Tuesdays 10:30 - 11:00 am. Begins on Tuesday, September 10. We will read a story or two and do fun activities each program. These sessions involve caregivers as active participants. Caregivers are expected to stay with children during all sessions. No registration required. Baby Bookworms Storytime for children from birth to 2 years and their caregiver. Wednesdays 10:30 - 11:00 am. Begins on Wednesday, September 11. Enjoy great books for babies, learn fun songs and rhymes. These sessions involve caregivers as active participants. Caregivers are expected to stay with children during all sessions. No registration required. Preschool Storytimes for 4 and 5 years including kindergarten. Thursdays 10:30 - 11:00 am. Begins on Thursday, September 12. Children will listen to stories, learn new words, sing, dance and develop their imagination. Preschool listening skills are practiced. Caregivers are not required to stay in the room during storytime. No registration required. *While the recommended ages are listed in the above children’s program descriptions, please know they are a guide and that your child(ren) may continue in the program they started in the fall even if they have a birthday during the course of the program season (September-April). We want your child to be comfortable and confident in a developmental stage appropriate program. If you have any questions, please contact Kathleen Welch or Cathy Ruth. We would be happy to talk with you and help in any way we can! Storytime Superstars for Preschool Storytime Come to storytime at the Mary L. Cook Public Library for Preschool Storytime and get a stamp! When you have 10 stamps on your Storytime Superstar card, you will earn a free book! We will keep your Storytime Superstar card here at the library. Paws to Read is a chance for children in grades 1st - 5th to read to a non-judgmental listener. For many children, this allows them a chance to experience stress free reading; they’re able to relax and have fun while reading! Read with Roo, a 6-year-old retired Greyhound. He and his owner, Jan are certified for therapy through Pet Partners. We will have six 15-minute time slots available on Thursday, September 5 for children in grades 1st-5th from 4 - 5:30 pm. Registration began Monday, August 26. One-time slot per child. Please arrive 5 minutes prior to your time slot. Miss Kathleen will have books to choose from or you may bring a book from home. Preschool Discovery Centers Bring your little one to explore their creativity! No registration - this will be a selfdirected activity. For ages Pre-K through K on Friday, September 13 in the
Children’s Activity Room from 11:00 am -12:00 pm or 3:30 - 4:30 pm. Kids Art Class Grades K-5: Monday, September 16 from 4:15 - 5 pm, join us as we make art with leaves! Required registration begins on Tuesday, September 3. All materials will be supplied. This class is a collaboration with the Waynesville Arts Council. Drop-In Family Master Builders Saturday, September 28 from 11:00 am - 1:30 pm. All ages welcome (Pre-K children must be accompanied by a caregiver). Use your imagination to build with LEGO, magnetic tiles, marble run, Keva planks and more. No registration required. Be a Kid Librarian Calling all 3rd - 5th grade kids, we would love your help putting a book display together of your favorite books for other kids to enjoy! Stop by and fill out an application. Book Clubs are back! Please stop in the library or you may call at 513-897-4826 to register as of August 26. We do ask that you come in to fill out a form and pick up the schedule and book. Look Who’s Reading Book Club - Kindergarten Meets on Thursday, September 26 from 4 - 4:30 pm. This group will meet monthly to read aloud and discuss the assigned book. In addition, we will engage in learning activities related to the story such a sight word practice, rhyming, and retelling. Children are encouraged to read the book (independently or with adult help) several times to be prepared for the monthly meeting. Registration begins on Monday, August 26. Questions, contact Cathy Ruth at ruthca@marylcook.com. Chapters Book Club (Grades 1 and 2) Meets on Tuesday, September 17 from 4 - 4:45 pm. This group will read a short chapter book a month. We will meet and start off with a snack, discuss the book and author, and do activities associated with the book. Registration begins on Monday, August 26. Questions, contact Kathleen Welch at welchka@marylcook.com. Rapid Readers Book Club (Grades 3 - 5) Meets on Tuesday, September 24 from 4 - 4:45 pm. This group will read a chapter book a month. The books will be a variety of genre’s. We will meet & start off with a snack, discuss the book and author and do activities associated with the book. Registration begins on Monday, August 26. Questions, contact Kathleen Welch at welchka@marylcook.com. Harveysburg Fall Festival Visit our booth on Saturday, September 21 from 12:00 - 4:00 pm. We will have a craft for children as well as local historical information. Waynesville Food Pantry Help support our local food pantry. Gather your donations and drop them off at MLC. Items needed: peanut butter, canned soup, individual fruit cups, tuna, canned chicken, granola bars.
Read 1000 Books Before Kindergarten! Parents: Stop at the front desk to request your 1000 books log sheet. For every 100 books your child reads they earn a free book and a sticker! When your child reaches 1000 books they will receive a free book and a certificate of achievement. Imagination Library Help us give every child in Warren County the gift of a free book every month! Talk to your friends & family and share our posts far and wide. Register at ohioimaginationlibrary.org. If you need assistance in registering your child, please contact us and we will help. The goal of the Warren County Imagination Library is "Every Child Reads Every Day", and to help achieve that goal, the five Warren County libraries are funding a three-year pilot program to provide a free book each month to Warren County children from birth to age five. The Warren County Imagination Library is a community effort of founding partners: Franklin-Springboro Public Library, Lebanon Public Library, Mary L. Cook Public Library, Mason Public Library, Salem Township Public Library, United Way of Warren County, and Warren County Foundation, with support from The Ohio Governor's Imagination Library and Dolly Parton Imagination Library. ADULT Rootfinders, Arise! Time to get your genealogy revived and join in on Saturday, September 10 at 10 am. Meet others while you find ways to search your family tree.
Adult Watercolor Class Registration Join Pam Campbell at the library for watercolor instruction. This class will be held every Monday beginning September 9 from 9 am - noon. The last class will be on Monday, November 25. All skill levels are welcome to join this wonderful group of individuals to hone your watercolor skills and make some friends along the way. This class is for adults (ages 16 and up). Required registration for this class began on Monday, August 12. Participants should bring their own supplies; a suggested supply list can be found at the front desk upon registration. Adult Craft Night: Autumn Canvas Painting Join us on Friday, September 13th at 6:30 -7:30 pm. Add to landscape paintings with autumn and Halloween themes. All supplies will be provided. It is recommended that you bring your own thrifted/used canvas. Registration began Monday, August 26th. Holiday Ukulele Class and Open Sing-Along Registration for a free ukulele class will begin Saturday, August 31. Mark Reinemann will conduct the class held alternating Wednesdays from September 25 - December 4 from 5 - 6:30 pm. All ages are welcome; children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. The library has a limited number of ukuleles available to check out.
Puzzle Swap/Puzzle Table We have a puzzle swap area near the Large Print book section. We have several puzzles available for you to look through to borrow. If you want to rotate your puzzle collection, bring one in and take one out. No checking out! We also have a puzzle currently available for you to sit down and work on while visiting here at the library. TEENS For Teens in 6th - 12th grade: Join us after school at the library for food, fun and friends on Tuesdays from 3 - 4 pm in the Community Room! No registration required. Upcoming after school activities - no registration required: Tuesday, Sep. 3rd - Nintendo Switch and Board Games Tuesday, Sep. 10th - Bingo Tuesday, Sep. 17th - Craft: Bead Keychains Tuesday, Sep. 24th - Trivia: Jeopardy Join us for Dungeons & Dragons every second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 3 – 4 pm. Create characters, role play in adventures, and discover the world of Dungeons & Dragons! No experience is required. This month's sessions will be Wednesday, September 11th and Wednesday, September 25th.
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