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The Funeral Ladies of Ellerie County
The Funeral Ladies of Ellerie County
By Claire Swinarski
Adult Fiction
This atmospheric novel revolves around two families in small town Northwoods Wisconsin. Based on the title and cover, I was expecting a cozy read, but Swinarski took her characters into some deeper and darker territory than I was expecting.
Whenever there is a funeral at St. Anne’s parish in...
Icarus
Icarus
By K. Ancrum
Young Adult Fiction
In Icaras by K. Ancrum, two boys living in different types of prisons embark on a journey toward freedom that begins with their fateful encounter.
Seventeen year old Icarus lives in a gloomy and joyless house with his father Angus. At his father’s behest, he breaks into a nearby mansion owned by Mr. Black, stealing ...
The Wager
The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder
By David Grann
Adult NonFiction
I was excited to read David Grann’s The Wager, but I was especially excited when I discovered I could snag an e-audiobook copy from Libby. As far as research goes, this book was researched flawlessly. It’s packed with 1700s history, but never once felt heavy or dry with info...
Upcoming Events
Teens and Adults: Join us to make a paper dahlia which will then be used to decorate a gift bag! We will be using a tea bag fold method using precut paper circles.
Come read, laugh, and play at our storytime program designed for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years.
Come join us as we look at some tips and strategies for making our time with tech less tedious! No matter your skill level with technology, you will walk out the door with some new strategies for using your technology at home!
Drop-in storytime fun! We can't wait to have you join us for stories, music, crafts, games, and more!
Join us for an hour or 2 of needle arts at Hoyt Library. Bring a project to work on or a project that you need help with! All needlework is welcome. Second Saturday of the month, 10 am - 12 pm.
We are inviting children and their families to our storytime for 30 minutes of read-aloud stories, songs, fingerplays and fun. A theme-related craft project is included for fun and fine motor skills practice.