Michigan Notable Books Author Tour
R.S. Deeren, author of “Enough to Lose: Stories”, designated a 2024 Michigan Notable Book, will visit the Vicksburg District Library on June 20 at 6 p.m. for a reading, conversation, and book signing. The Michigan Notable Books (MNB) program is “designed to promote the reading of Michigan authors and stories by annually selecting 20 titles that best reflect the diverse ethnic, historical, literary, and cultural experiences in the state.” This year, 13 MNB authors will visit 50 sites across Michigan.
“Enough to Lose: Stories” is a collection of short stories about working-class life in the rural Thumb region of Michigan. The book is available for checkout at the library and for purchase at Gilbert and Ivy. Books will also be available for purchase and signing at the event.
Vicksburg District Library’s Annual Book Sale
This year the Vicksburg District Library’s Annual Book Sale takes place on Friday, June 7, and Saturday, June 8, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and on Monday, June 10, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
People come to the book sale for the bargains. Most hardcovers are priced at 50 cents and paperbacks at 25 cents. New books are $2 or $3 for hardcovers and 75 cents for paperbacks. Collectible books are marked based on their value. On the final day of the sale shoppers can fill a bag with books for only $2. The book sale brings in a significant amount of money for the library. That money is set aside for the children’s summer reading program.
In addition to the usual selection of books, collectible books, DVDs, CDs, puzzles, and other items, this year there will be a large number of Civil War books in very good condition.
Summer Reading Program
The library’s Summer Reading Program begins on June 3. Anyone between the ages of zero and 18 is invited to pick up a reading tracker and an event calendar with a schedule of this summer’s fun events. Trackers must be turned in by July 30 for awards and drawings.
