9-13-2024
Fall program changes kicked in at the library this week.
Monday saw our first Pokémon Open Card Battle. On hand were Bryan, owner of
2To16 Games, and his fiancée Harlie who helps out at the shop. The two patrons
who came after school already knew how to play so it was all about battles this
week; however, Bryan and Harlie were fully prepared to teach and feed
participants. They brought starter decks and cookie cake to share.
2To16 Games is in Mukwonago near Fork in the Road and in the
same strip mall as Judd’s Designs. Along with their Corgi, Annie Mae, Bryan and
Harlie provide a space for game play of Magic the Gathering as well as Pokémon.
Contrary to their name, most patrons are actually in their 20s. Younger players
do come in with their families. Board games are also available for free play.
Play space is free; however, they do sell trading cards and supplies such as
card sleeves, dice, and new player decks.
Our next Pokémon night is after school on Monday, September
23rd. This program runs the same days as our Yarn & Stitch
group: 2nd and 4th Mondays each month. This coming
Monday, September 16th is our first Serial Sampler Book Club. This
month is The Wild Robot by Peter Brown to coincide with the movie
release.
The October book is Magyk by Angie Sage. This was on
my recommendation. The Septimus Heap series is one of my favorites. Emma and I
listened to it before she was old enough for Harry Potter. I had to trick her
into listening to it as the title gave her the impression it was a boy book.
Our previous listen finished while we were on the way to Devil’s Lake. Lo and
behold, Magik was the only other audiobook with us. The first chapter
introduces a lost princess, which immediately made the book and its six sequels
acceptable.
The series have some similarities in that they both involve
young men raised without parents and whose life changes when they discover
their magical abilities. Septimus Heap is not nearly as dark for all that he
too has a nemesis from birth. Print and audio copies are available at the
library.
For adults and older teens who like to write, our new
Writer’s Workshop starts Tuesday, September 17th at 3:00-4:30. This
program is intended to create a safe space for writers to share their works in
progress and provide feedback and support for each other.
Reading Now:
Listening to Now: American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer by Kai Bird and Martin J Sherwin
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