Rosetown Library: Crafts, Storytime, and Fresh Reads at the Library
By Brittany Booth
Rosetown Librarian and Archivist
There’s a new Take and Make Craft Kit available for patrons to pick up at the library. Children and families can make their own “love puppy” out of colourful paper. The end result is an adorable origami dog perfectly coordinated with Valentine’s Day colours. Supplies are limited, so stop in and pick one up soon.
A Dr. Seuss Storytime and Craft is coming up on Thursday, February 26th, at 10:30 a.m. for children aged 5 and under. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please contact the library to register: 882-3566.
Wolf Hour by Jo Nesbo (mystery)
When a small-time criminal and gun dealer is shot down in the street, all signs point to Tomas Gomez, a quiet man with a mysterious past—and deep connections to a notorious gang—who has seemingly vanished into thin air. Meanwhile, suspended police officer Bob Oz becomes fascinated by the case. Six years later, a self-described crime writer from Norway travels to the U.S. to research the Gomez case for reasons that aren’t quite as neutral as they may seem.
This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page (romance)
Tilly Nightingale is shocked when she gets a call telling her there’s a birthday gift from her husband, Joe, waiting for her at a local bookshop—largely because Joe has been dead for five months. The adorable bookshop owner, Alfie, explains Joe carefully chose twelve books, one for each month, to help her turn the page on her first year without him.
Cross & Sampson by James Patterson (thriller)
In Washington, D.C., Detective John Sampson stands in a crater in the middle of a street and calls in the bomb squad for a suspected terrorist attack. In North Carolina, Detective Alex Cross searches the apartment of a missing psychology grad student—that of his own son, Damon. From FBI headquarters to police stations, the detectives track crimes committed hundreds of miles apart.
Throne of Nightmares by Kerri Maniscalco (fantasy)
Prince Sloth hates leaving his enchanted library. But when a forgotten deity threatens the very fabric of the Underworld, he’s thrust into a race against time to find the Book of Nightmares before it unleashes a deadly game to free its master. Sloth’s path collides with a young woman who possesses the legendary Phoenix Tear. Lore Brimstone is a librarian who is all sweet sunshine… until she burns.
A Good Animal by Sara Maurer (adult fiction)
In farm country outside Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, Everett Lindt is rebuilding his family sheep farm. Then he meets Mary, a new girl in town with restless energy and bigger plans. When their relationship reaches a crossroads, Everett sees a life together. Mary, however, is desperate to find a way out. Together, they make an impulsive choice—one that could change everything.