Used Book Sale
The Friends of the Library will host their spring book sale April 7-12. We will accept gently used book donations from March 3 – 29 or until we run out of storage space. We will also, as always, have a selection of discarded library items.
Used Book Donation Information:
- Once our storage space is full, we will no longer accept donations
- Place book donations at the Park Street entrance, downstairs by the drinking fountain
- No moldy, stained, or badly damaged books
- No encyclopedias, textbooks, or VHS tapes
2024-2025 Annual Appeal
Funds contributed to our Annual Appeal are used for maintaining our historic building, purchasing new books, programs, and many other aspects that keep the library open to the community. We are 88% of the way to our goal of $10,000.
Thank you to those who have given. Still want to give? It’s not too late!
Library Programs:
Wreath Making Class
- Saturday, March 29 1:00-3:00 $15
- Join us for a creative spring wreath class, where you’ll design your own wreath to welcome the season! All materials will be provided, and our instructor will guide you through every step. Pre-register and pay by March 20, to secure your spot and get ready for a “blooming” good time.
Take and Make Kits
- March Take and Make
- Available at the Main Desk.
- March’s activity: Butterflies and Bugs foldables
Teen “Crafternoon”
- Saturday, Mar 1 @ 1:00
- Saturday, Mar 15 @ 1:00
- Thursday, Mar 20 @ 4:00
- Bracelets
- Beads, thread, and fancy knots!
7th Annual Poetry Contest
April is National Poetry Month!
- Submit an original poem to McCord’s 7th annual poetry contest.
- Age categories include: 10-15, 16-19, and 20+
- Submissions must be sent to mccordmemorial@gmail.com or dropped off at the main desk by March 31.
- Poems will be included as an insert in April’s issue of the Books ‘n Banter.
- Voting will take place April 1 – 30. One winning poem from each category will be announced in May’s issue and win a prize.
March Book Madness
- Throughout March, we’re hosting a competition to discover which book was the top favorite among our patrons in 2024.
- Each week, ask the front desk for the voting ballot of the week. Circle the titles you think are the winners and add your votes to the ballot box. At the end of March, we’ll reveal the winner of the most popular voted by our patrons in 2024!
Read Across America 2025
- Join our Read Across America Challenge and explore books set in all 50 states!
- This self-paced challenge is open to adults (18+) and teens (12-17).
- Register at the Main Desk to get your progress tracker and a suggested reading list.
- Each book you read counts as an entry for the grand prize—a $50 gift card for one winner in each age group!
- You can enter up to 50 times, and the list is just a guide—you’re welcome to choose your own titles.
- Read all year and return your progress tracker in December.
- Start reading today and you might be our next lucky winner!
Join us for Graphic Novel Club
- When: Tuesday, March 11
- Time: 4:00-4:30
- Where: Multi-Purpose Area (Lower Level)
- Join our Graphic Novel Club for tweens, where we dive into awesome graphic novels and share our thoughts with friends. Enjoy snacks and fun discussions about latest reads.
Meet Cat in the Hat
- Thursday, March 6 11:00-12:00
- All Ages Welcome!
LEGO Club
- Monday, March 3
- Ages 6-12
- Join us every first Monday @ 4:00
Blind Date with a Book Reviews
- What Never Happened by Rachel Howzell Hall
- “Definitely an exciting plot for a mystery/thriller. A book I would have enjoyed to the end but to be honest, I couldn’t finish the book. I love sitting on the couch, wrapped in a blanket, reading a book wondering about the climax. I just couldn’t get past the language, though. In my mind, a good well-written book doesn’t require crude language. I won’t write-out reading anything else from Rachel but I will be aware of the language.”
- Review by Patti Rogerson
- “Definitely an exciting plot for a mystery/thriller. A book I would have enjoyed to the end but to be honest, I couldn’t finish the book. I love sitting on the couch, wrapped in a blanket, reading a book wondering about the climax. I just couldn’t get past the language, though. In my mind, a good well-written book doesn’t require crude language. I won’t write-out reading anything else from Rachel but I will be aware of the language.”
- Little Bookshop of Murder by Maggie Blackburn
- “This was a fun read, and I was never sure about the murderer until almost the end. Several other mysteries were solved, concluding with a recipe for a special pie (which I plan to make). Thanks for the special date!”
- Review by Beverly Walz
- “This was a fun read, and I was never sure about the murderer until almost the end. Several other mysteries were solved, concluding with a recipe for a special pie (which I plan to make). Thanks for the special date!”
- The Serial Killer Guide to San Francisco by Michelle Chouinard
- “A lightweight mystery read, well-paced with lots of red herrings to keep you guessing. Clever dialogue and lots of insights into the character development.”
- Review by Anonymous
- “A lightweight mystery read, well-paced with lots of red herrings to keep you guessing. Clever dialogue and lots of insights into the character development.”
- The Last Drop of Hemlock by Katharine Schellman
- Loved it! A fast paced, who done it that kept me guessing. I love how Schellman drew us into the prohibition world of speak easies, crooked cops, and lower class struggles. This book kept my attention, with minimal fluff. I will definitely be reading more of her books!
- Review by Laura Davis
- Loved it! A fast paced, who done it that kept me guessing. I love how Schellman drew us into the prohibition world of speak easies, crooked cops, and lower class struggles. This book kept my attention, with minimal fluff. I will definitely be reading more of her books!
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