When Elwood Curtis, a black boy growing up in 1960s Tallahassee, is unfairly sentenced to a brutal juvenile reformatory called the Nickel Academy, his only salvation is his friendship with fellow “delinquent,” Turner. As life at the Academy becomes ever more perilous, the tension between Elwood’s ideals and Turner’s skepticism leads to a decision whose repercussions will echo down the decades.
When Elwood Curtis, a black boy growing up in 1960s Tallahassee, is unfairly sentenced to a brutal juvenile reformatory called the Nickel Academy, his only salvation is his friendship with fellow “delinquent,” Turner. As life at the Academy becomes ever more perilous, the tension between Elwood’s ideals and Turner’s skepticism leads to a decision whose repercussions will echo down the decades.
Just in time for the holidays, the Friends of the Library are gathering together a terrific assortment of books for kids of all ages. Picture books, chapter books, YA novels, graphic novels, drawing books, activity books, popular series, fantasy, and more--at amazing prices! Sunday, December 10 from 2 to 5 p.m
Just in time for the holidays, the Friends of the Library are gathering together a terrific assortment of books for kids of all ages. Picture books, chapter books, YA novels, graphic novels, drawing books, activity books, popular series, fantasy, and more--at amazing prices! Sunday, December 10 from 2 to 5 p.m
Come to the library: we have games! Curious newcomers and experienced gamers are all welcome. Bring a board game, a card game, or just your enthusiasm to try new things. Email Julian Butcher with questions or game suggestions: jbutcher@minlib.net.
Attendees will also be asked for input on the organization of a new regularly-scheduled gaming group at the library. Ages 16+. LGBTQ+ inclusive.
Come to the library: we have games! Curious newcomers and experienced gamers are all welcome. Bring a board game, a card game, or just your enthusiasm to try new things. Email Julian Butcher with questions or game suggestions: jbutcher@minlib.net.
Attendees will also be asked for input on the organization of a new regularly-scheduled gaming group at the library. Ages 16+. LGBTQ+ inclusive.
This will be Ms. Carly's last storytime at the Wayland Public Library. She will be leaving Wayland for a new opportunity closer to home. Please stop by to say goodbye! Tuesday morning storytimes will resume after the New Year.
This storytime encourages early literacy and caregiver-child interactions with lively songs and rhymes, bounces, books, and body-awareness.
This will be Ms. Carly's last storytime at the Wayland Public Library. She will be leaving Wayland for a new opportunity closer to home. Please stop by to say goodbye! Tuesday morning storytimes will resume after the New Year.
This storytime encourages early literacy and caregiver-child interactions with lively songs and rhymes, bounces, books, and body-awareness.