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What We're Reading: The Light Pirate

My choice for this month’s Adventures in Bookclubbing ‘Winds of Change’ theme was ‘The Light Pirate’ by Lily Brooks-Dalton. Dark skies warn of an incoming hurricane in a small town in Florid...

What we're reading: Big Swiss

I went straight to @instagram and requested to follow the private account of author, Jen Beagin, after reading 'Big Swiss.' (Yes, she accepted! ) This was, hands down, the funniest...

$10,000 in College Savings Deposits Available

Ten Parents to Win $1,000 Each in College Savings Deposits in Special DrawingRegistration is open for a special drawing of a $1,000 college savings deposit that 10 Iowa parents and guardians of studen...

What We're Reading: Allegedly

Over the weekend there was a lot of driving involved so I was able to read 'Allegedly' by Tiffany D. Jackson, using the Libby App. I have mixed feelings on how this book ended, and I am afraid if...

April Newsletter | Hawkins Memorial Library

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What We're Reading: Let Them

In the last year you have probably heard the phrase, "Let Them."  If not, I highly recommend listening to Mel Robbin's podcast and reading this book. One thing that I like about Mel, is that...

What We're Reading: The Dollhouse

My latest discovery amongst our library shelves is a historical fiction novel, 'The Dollhouse,' by Fiona Davis. I would also categorize this book as a mystery and yes, it is worth reading. This fast-p...

What We're Reading: The Unmaking of June Farrow

Adrienne Young's 'The Unmaking of June Farrow' takes the reader on a tale of parallel timelines with an untrustworthy narrator. In the mountain town of Jasper, June Farrow grapples with her famil...

What We're Reading: The Light We Lost

If you are in the habit of checking Goodreads before checking out your books, then this one will show mixed reviews. 'The Light We Lost' by Jill Santopolo starts the story where Lucy and Gabe mee...

Fry Named to 2024 Chancellor's List

Sydney Fry of Van Horne, IA, has been named to the fall 2024 chancellor’s list at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.Students receiving a 3.9 grade point average or higher are placed on the chancell...
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