Wood Library News 13May2020
Porch books.  Bedtime books.  Taking a break from work books.  

Getting tired of the books on your shelf?  It's time to explore our digital collection!  Use OverDrive or Libby.  Either way, your library card gives you access to thousands of titles in every genre and for every reading level.

Don't be shy about asking for help, either.  Library staff are eager to help you make a book connection!
New YA eBook titles

Young Adult Services Librarian Katie Smith recommends these new titles that have been added to our digital collection.  

Sick Kids In Love by Hannah Moskowitz
We Are Lost and Found by Helene Dunbar
They Went Left by Monica Hesse
Redemption Prep by Samuel Miller
Yes No Maybe So by Becky Albertalli


Good reads from Alexis

Adult Services Librarian Alexis Lawrence recommends these new eBook titles.

Shiner by Amy Jo Burns
The Paris Hours by Alex George
Me 2.0 by Dan Schawbel
Oh snap, My career is in Crisis by Maggie Huffman
Anthem by Ayn Rand
All the lonely people by Cari Dubiel
Anne of the Island by L.M Montgomery

Children's books added to digital collection

Children's Services Librarian Mary Ferris recommends these books for young readers.

Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid - Rowley Jefferson's Journal by Jeff Kinney
The Strange Case of Origami Yoda by Tom Angleberger
Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery
The BFG by Roald Dahl
Scaredy Squirrel at Night by Melanie Watt
Ivy and Bean Make the Rules by Annie Barrows
Stick & Stone by Beth Ferry
Charmed by Jen Calonita
Slime 101 by Natalie Wright
The Ultimate Unofficial Encyclopedia for Minecrafters by Megan Miller


Understanding Alzheimer's Disease
Mon, May 18 I 3:00-4:00PM

Learn about the impact of Alzheimer's, the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia, stages and risk factors, current research and available treatments for symptoms, and resources.   Register for this webinar by calling 1-800-272-3900.

Let's Be Naturalists
Mondays, May 18-Jun 8 I 3:00-4:00PM

Family program.  A citizen science program led by Wood Library and Cumming Nature Center. During weekly Zoom meetings, participants will learn how to record the animals and plants that they see in nature through field journaling and a kid-friendly naturalist app called Seek.  Registration requested.   
Online Book Discussion Club
Tues, May 19 I 2:00-3:00PM

Read and discuss Women Rowing North by Mary Pipher.  Contact Alexis Lawrence for information.
Storytime with Mrs. Ferris
Wednesday Afternoons

Family program.  Tune in to our  Facebook page and  YouTube channel for a weekly storytime with Children's Librarian Mrs. Ferris.  

Meet the Author:  Dr. James McCorkle
Wed, May 20 I 6:00-7:00PM

Poet, author, and Assistant Professor of Africana Studies at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Dr. James McCorkle, will join us for our first virtual author visit!  Dr. McCorkle will talk about his book of poetry In Time and what inspires him to write.  Message Alexis Lawrence for the link to this special virtual program.
Dig into Family History with Ancestry

Want to learn more about your your family.  Use your library card to access Ancestry and make new discoveries!     Check it out here!
Did you miss our Appreciation Event?

Chilean, award-winning, classical pianist Claudio Espejo made a special appearance at our May 1 Appreciation Event and performed selections by Ravel and Bach.  Enjoy a recording of his performance from the comfort of your home.
Class of 2020 Families!

We are creating a display of local seniors.  Please send a photo and some information about your graduate to Teen Services Librarian Katie Smith.  Thank you!
Good news to note

This week we salute the college students and graduates in our library family. You managed to persevere despite COVID-19 and all the disruption it brought to your studies.  Take a moment to breathe and reflect on all that you accomplished.  It was a big deal.
We're kicking off our Annual Fund Drive!

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When you support Wood Library, you are investing in our neighbors and community. Even in a community like ours that loves its library, public funding isn't enough to provide all the important resources that people need.

Your donation helps people learn and grow and build community resilience.

We are kicking off our annual fund drive with a goal of $95,000.  Use the donate button below to help us get off to a great start.  Thank you!
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