LibraryAware April 2024

MRLS Newsletter — April 2024

Language Learning Resources

Want to learn a new language?

The Library can help! We offer 2 online language learning resources that patrons can access with their library card. Lingo Lite features 30 interface languages and 30 languages of study, and combines images, words, and native-speaker video. Transparent Language Online allows learners to practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills on virtually any internet-connected device or computer. Visit our website at https://bit.ly/3j0YDn1 to view these and other resources.

National Library Week

April 7-13 is National Library Week

Established in 1957, NLW is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities. Libraries continue to serve as lifelines for millions during the pandemic, connecting people to opportunities, resources, and assistance. This week, celebrate by visiting your library in-person or online at www.meherrinlib.org to learn more about the resources we offer!

A Library
by Nikki Giovanni - Picture Book

In this ode to libraries where everyone who loves stories is welcome, a world-renowned poet captures the magic of these places for imagination, exploration and escape.

The lost library
by Rebecca Stead

When a mysterious Little Free Library guarded by a large orange cat appears overnight, eleven-year-old Evan plucks two weathered books from its shelves, never suspecting that his life is about to change

The seaside library
by Brenda Novak

Returning to touristy beach town where they grew up together, Ivy and Ariana, when a woman goes missing, find the circumstances similar to a crime from their childhood, placing them in a terrible situation since the person that may be responsible is the same one they lied for years ago. 10,000 first printing

Monthly Events

News Resources

Reliable news articles are only a click away!

With your library card you have access to five searchable news databases powered by NewsBank:

The Richmond Times Dispatch Collection: contains newspaper articles (1985-current), blogs (2006-2019), and web edition articles (2015-current).
The USA Today Collection: contains newspaper articles (1987-current).
America's News: contains a comprehensive collection of reliable news sources covering a wide array of topics and national and international issues. Includes special reports, daily headlines, and lesson plans.
Black Life in America: the experience and impact of African Americans as recorded in various forms of media.
Hispanic Life in America: the experience and impact of Hispanic Americans as recorded in various forms of media.

Access these databases and more from our Digital Library page on our website at https://bit.ly/3Pyavc4.

New Book Highlights

Harbor lights : stories
by James Lee Burke

Eight short stories and a never-before-published novella, from the best-selling author of Cadillac Jukebox include the tale of a father and son who watch evil forces disguised as federal agents try to ruin their family.

End of story : a novel
by A. J. Finn

Invited by a reclusive mystery novelist to help draft his life story, a longtime correspondent and detective fiction expert finds herself in a real whodunnit when she learns the writer's first wife and son mysteriously vanished. 300,000 first printing.

The Hunter
by Tana French

Moving to rural Ireland, Cal Hooper, who took early retirement from Chicago PD, has built a relationship with Lena and is gradually turning teenager Trey Reddy into a good kid, but when Trey's long-absent father reappears with an English millionaire and a get-rich-quick scheme, Trey wants revenge.