opens the door to information, imagination, and inspiration Join us SLEIGHBELL weekend for a party so BIG we need MORE space! Saturday, December 8th at 11:00 The Christmas Party will be held at the Armory Youth Project! Play festive games, make crafts, enjoy treats, even get a gift from Santa himself! (555 1st Street, Manistee) Questions? 231-723- Main Library and Branches will be CLOSED December 24th & December 25th Main Library and Branches will be CLOSED December 31st & January 1st 95 Maple St., Manistee, MI 49660 (231) 723-2519 Monday & Tuesday 9:30am - 8:00pm Wednesday - Friday 9:30am - 5:00pm Saturday 10:00am - 3:00pm
What We re Reading ADULT FICTION The Witch Elm Tana French French's first standalone outside of her Dublin Murder Squad series, The Witch Elm differs from her other books as it focuses on the people being investigated rather than the detectives doing the investigating. French pieces together a suspenseful character driven mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end. The Library Book Susan Orlean In 1986 the Los Angeles Public Library caught fire and burned for over seven hours; over one million books were burned or damaged. Susan Orlean (author of The Orchid Thief) uncovers details about that event and shares fascinating historical facts about one of America s greatest resources--- our public libraries. A Vineyard Christmas Jean Stone Just in time for the holidays! Annie Sutton is settling in to her new home in Martha s Vineyard when she receives an unexpected Christmas gift that stirs up forgotten memories and brings the promise of new beginnings. The Traveling Cat Chronicles- Hiro Arikawa This Japanese best-seller gives voice to Nana the cat and her owner Satoru as they travel across Japan and learn the true meaning of courage and gratitude, of loyalty and love JUVENILE Don t Eat Your Classmates - Ryan T. Higgins Penelope Rex just wants to make friends in her new classroom. But will she stop eating her classmates long enough to make friends with them? That remains to be seen. This hilarious book is sure to please kids and their parents alike. YOUNG ADULT Dear Evan Hansen - Val Emmich A novelization of the Tony award winning Broadway show, Dear Evan Hansen tells the story of Evan and how one letter that he writes to himself spins his life out of control. The novel allows you to take a deeper look at the two main characters and brings to light issues of mental health, human loneliness and our need to be a part of something bigger than ourselves. AMY CROSS began working as the Wellston Branch Manager in September 2015. Amy said That was a blessing and great timing especially since my oldest daughter was driving and could get herself and her younger sister to and from school! My college internship was at the main library 20 years ago. It was nice coming back! Amy loves working with people and helping our patrons find what they need, surprising them with a new read, maybe a magazine I know they'll love. A highlight of my favorite day is having a child read to me. My faith and family are an important part of my life. I love northern Michigan, and absorbing the beaches of Lake Michigan. I look forward to a long career with the Manistee County Library.
Christmas Party Bear Lake Branch Monday December 17th at 10:30 Celebrate the season with us! Crafts, treats, even Santa himself can t miss this party! Wellston Branch What do YOU want to see? We love ideas! Do you have a special talent? Have you swam the English Channel? Do you build wheelchairs for disabled baby goats? We d love to have you talk about it! Onekama Movie Matinee December28th at 2:00 Join us for a fun, family-friendly flick! This program is FREE and registration is not required. Questions? (231) 8894041 Christmas Party Monday Dec 17th at Rock around our Christmas Tree! Join us and other jolly elves for Crafts, treats, and Santa! This program is FREE and registration is not required.
Kaleva Branch Tuesday, Dec 18th at 4:00 Merry and Bright! Make cool crafts, enjoy treats, even get a gift from Santa himself! Arcadia Branch Library 231-889-4230 Tues- 10:30am - 4:00pm Thurs- pm - 6:00pm Friday- 11:00am - 4:00pm Keddie Norconk Memorial Bear Lake Branch Library 231-864-2700 M & T- 10:30am -5:00pm Wed- 2:00pm - 5:00pm Thurs- pm - 7:00pm Fri- 10:30am - 5:00pm Kaleva Branch Library 231-362-3178 M & W- 10:30am 5:00pm Tues - pm - 7:00pm Thurs- 2:00pm - 5:00pm Fri- 10:30am - 5:00pm Onekama Branch Friday December 14th at 1:00 Dash all the way to the library! Christmas party! Play festive games, make crafts, enjoy treats. Even Santa doesn t want to miss this party! Main Branch (231) 723-2519 M & T - 9:30am - 8:00pm Wed-Fri - 9:30am - 5:00pm Sat. 10:00am - 3:00pm Onekama Branch Library 231-889-4041 Mon- 10:30am - 5:00pm Tues- 1:00pm - 5:00pm Wed- pm - 7:00pm Wellston Branch Library 231-848-4013 Mon- pm - 7:00pm Tues- 11:30am - 6:00pm Tr & F- 10:30am - 5:00pm
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 3 4 Story time (A) 11:30 5 6 7 8 Wii Game Night (W) 4:00 Holiday Storytime for Babies 2yrs (M) 11:00 Basic Computer help (O) By appointment Holiday Story Time for 3-6yrs (M) 2:00 Manistee Christmas Party (M) 11:00 MiWorks Learning Lab (K) Sewing* (A) 4:00 Please Note: Due to large attendance, the Christmas party will be held at the Armory Youth Project., 551 1st Street 10 Drop in Craft (O) All day Wii Game Night (W) 4:00 Kids Sewing School* (M) 6:00 11 Story time (A) 11:30 12 13 Sewing* (A) 4:00 14 MiWorks Learning Lab (W) 11-4 Onekama Christmas Party (O) 1:00 15 17Adult Sewing School* (M) 6:00 Bear Lake Christmas Party (BL) 10:30 Wellston Christmas Party (W) 18 Story time (A) 11:30 MiWorks Learning Lab (K) Kaleva Christmas Party (K) 4:00 19 20 Sewing* (A) 4:00 21 Resin Birch Bark Pendants (BL)* 11:00 22 24 25 26 27 28 Family Movie Matinee (O) 2:00 29 31 1 Legend: M = Manistee K = Kaleva Adult Program Children's Program A = Arcadia O = Onekama Family Program Teen Program BL = Bear Lake W = Wellston *Registration required