Famous in a Small Town

Viola Shipman has written another wonderful summer read – “Famous in a Small Town.” The novel is set partly in St. Louis but focuses on northern Michigan, where every summer brings Cherry Festivals and all that goes with them. Fun characters, fun story, fun read!
Mary Jackson is 80 years old and is famous for winning a Cherry Spitting Contest when she was a child – her record still stands. Mary is also known for saying, “A girl can do anything a man can – You just gotta believe you can. That’s the hard part.” Mary runs the Very Cherry General Store and spends the summer of this novel with her best friend, Francine, her grandson, Ollie and two 40-year-old St. Louis girls who are on a vacation get-away. The novel is full of nostalgia, warmth, friendship and small-town values.
I loved reading “Famous in a Small Town!” It made me want to go to Michigan and enjoy all of the fun described in the story. Many blurbs about this novel have called it the ‘perfect summer read’ and I would definitely agree!

Special Event

Spring Into Reading
Reading Challenge

Join us for our “Spring into Reading” Reading Challenge throughout the month of April! This challenge is open to ALL AGES! Put some spring in your step and dive into reading! Track your reading to earn cheerful badges throughout the month and enter to win prizes. Completion of this challenge requires 300 minutes read (50 books for pre-readers) and will reward you with 5 extra tickets for the prize drawing. Ready, set, and watch yourself blossom! Don’t forget to stop by the front desk to pick up your registration prize!

Experience

StoryWalk

Visit the StoryWalk at Lakeview Park to experience a brand new story every six weeks. Library staff select a children’s book to go with the seasons or upcoming events. The next book is “’10 Minutes to Bed: Little Dinosaur” by Rhiannon Fielding and Chris Chatterton.

Book cover of "10 Minutes To Bed: Little Dinosaur".

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