Cozy mysteries, also referred to as “cozies,” are a subgenre of crime fiction in which sex and violence are downplayed or treated humorously, and the crime and detection take place in a small, socially intimate community. Cozies thus stand in contrast to hardboiled fiction, which features violence and sexuality more explicitly and centrally to the plot. The term “cozy” was first coined in the late 20th century when various writers produced work in an attempt to re-create the Golden Age of Detective Fiction.
Let’s talk about our Cozy Mysteries, have some tea and cookies and exchange titles for future reads.
Intended for Adults.
Cozy mysteries, also referred to as “cozies,” are a subgenre of crime fiction in which sex and violence are downplayed or treated humorously, and the crime and detection take place in a small, socially intimate community. Cozies thus stand in contrast to hardboiled fiction, which features violence and sexuality more explicitly and centrally to the plot. The term “cozy” was first coined in the late 20th century when various writers produced work in an attempt to re-create the Golden Age of Detective Fiction.
Let’s talk about our Cozy Mysteries, have some tea and cookies and exchange titles for future reads.
Intended for Adults.
Creep and crawl your way to the Carnegie Branch for a JDL-themed Escape Room!
You receive a mysterious invitation to spend the night at the famed haunted Carnegie mansion. The goal: to escape before sunrise and collect riches beyond wildest dreams. However, it’s not as easy as it seems. Over the course of the event, players from your group will disappear making your escape all the more difficult. Players must use clues and intellect to beat JDL’s haunted mansion themed escape room.
Groups of 8 encouraged, but not required. Space is limited, so please register by calling Youth Services at (517) 788-4087 (ext. 1331).
Intended for ages 9 and up.
