Harper Woods Public Library. Summer Reading for all ages!

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1 June - August 2015 A LEED Green Building USGBC SILVER AWARD Harper Woods Public Library Books And Beyond Summer Reading for all ages! Michigan s First Green Library TM Join the Harper Woods Public Library s Summer Reading Program! June 15 - July 17 Our younger heroes can look forward to a special trip to the park, Javon Stacks of Exotic Zoo and Makerspace craft days and more. Teens can Marvel at the WWE 2K15 wrestling and gaming tournament and the Juneteenth celebration with poet Keir Jackson. 3 part music series featuring: Drummunity! R. J. Spangler! Cross Roads Family Band! All dates and times are listed inside! Adults are super and can participate in book discussions, attend special events, win prizes, and attend our fancy and fun soiree! Michigan Activity Pass (MAP) MAP is a partnership between Michigan s public libraries and arts and cultural organizations. Library patrons can get into Michigan's more than 230 state parks, historic sites, campgrounds and recreation areas for free. Important things to remember: 1. When you print out a MAP pass, you have 7 days to use it. 2. Please note that if you choose to print your MAP pass on a library printer, you will be charged the regular fee that is assessed by the library for printing. 3. Copies of MAP passes will not be accepted at museums. Only original passes can be redeemed at museums. 4. Prior to your visit, please call ahead or check the museum's website in order to verify hours of operation, etc. Please visit michiganactivitypass.info to sign up. MAP runs to

2 HARPER WOODS LIBRARY HARPER WOODS ADULT LIBRARY PROGRAMS DULT SUMMER PROGRAMS 2015 SPRING 2015 Read Something Different!* Book Club meets the second Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. June 10: Orphan Train, by Christina Baker Kline Between 1854 and 1929, so-called orphan trains ran regularly from the cities of the East Coast to the farmlands of the Midwest, carrying thousands of abandoned children whose fates would be determined by pure luck. July 8: Mrs. Lincoln s Dressmaker, by Jennifer Chiaverini In her sweeping historical novel, New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Chiaverini illuminates the extraordinary relationship shared by two women. August 12: One Summer America, 1927, by Bill Bryson Bryson transports readers on a journey back to one amazing season in American life.. *Don t forget that you can sign up for Summer Reading starting on June 15. You don t have to be a member of the Book Club to participate. Veterans Assistance Wednesday, June 3 6:00 p.m. Douglas M. Marble, a National Service Officer with Disabled American Veterans, will show veterans how to get the benefits and care they deserve. Families and friends of vets are also encouraged to attend. Celebrate Juneteenth at the Harper Woods Library! Tuesday, June 16 6:00 p.m. Juneteenth celebrates the liberation of Black American slaves in Texas on June 19, We are hosting a performance by Keir Jackson, Detroit spoken word poet and artist. Mr. Jackson performs four different types of poetry set to his musical compositions. Vegan Cooking Class Monday, June 22 6:00 p.m. Sponsored by Thrive. Watch, learn, and eat.. Then take home great recipes. Visit thrivevegancooking.com for recipes and more! Computer Classes Internet Basics Laptop Instruction Thursdays & Fridays: a.m. RJ Spangler Presents James O Donnell s World of Swing Wednesday, July 15 6:30 p.m. Visit rjspangler.com for more on this Detroit legend. Call Mrs. Kent for more information: Please register for these free programs at the Circulation Desk or call To sign up online, use our Library Event Calendar at Please register at the Circulation Desk or call To sign up online, use our Library Event Calendar at 2

3 COUPON EXCHANGE PROGRAM Would you like to obtain additional coupons without buying another Sunday paper? Do you feel guilty throwing away coupons that you know you will never use? If so, then our coupon exchange program is here for you! Most likely there are fellow couponers here in Harper Woods who are not using the coupons that you use, while you are not using the coupons that they use. For those unfamiliar with this idea: A coupon swapbox is a way to share/swap coupons with others. By donating your unused/unwanted coupons to the swapbox, you can look through the coupons donated by others. It s simple: just cut out all the Sunday coupons. Bring what you don t want to the Harper Woods Library and place each unwanted coupon behind the appropriate category. All in all, the main point is to help everyone find more of the coupons they want/need. COUPON PROCEDURES: 1. BRING UNWANTED COUPONS THAT ARE ALREADY CLIPPED 2. BRING MANUFACTURER COUPONS ONLY. DO NOT BRING COUPONS THAT HAVE BEEN PRINTED AS WE ARE NOT ABLE TO VERIFY THAT THE COUPONS ARE AUTHENTIC. 3. PLACE YOUR UNWANTED COUPONS IN THE EXCHANGE BOX BEHIND THE APPROPRIATE CATEGORY. 4. TAKE 10 COUPONS OF YOUR CHOOSING ANY TIME YOU DONATE. 5. EXPIRED COUPONS WILL BE MAILED TO OUR SERVICE MEN/WOMEN! Director s Notes We hope you have a chance to participate in our annual Summer Reading Program. Literacy is at the heart of every library and we encourage families to read together. The nurturing and one-on-one attention from parents during reading aloud encourages children to form a positive association with books and reading later in life. To learn more about the importance of reading to children, visit: pbs.org/parents readtogrow.org readingfoundation.org rif.org Take the time to read to your child, the benefits are long lasting. PHONE

4 2015 Summer Calendar of Events Summer Reading Program Begins Monday, June 15 Come to the library any day between June 15 and July 17 sign up and you ll receive everything you need to start earning prizes for reading on your own this summer. The last day to collect prizes and sign up for the Ice Cream Social is July 17. Ages Harper Woods Public Library Harper Ave Harper Woods, MI Summer Nutrition Program The Harper Woods School District will provide free lunch at the library for anyone 18 & under. No sign-up needed, no strings attached, just show up for a healthy lunch! (Menu available at hwschools.org) Mondays - Fridays, 11:45 a.m.-1:30 pm June 15 - July 31. Storytime Join Miss Beth for stories, songs and movement; and then stick around for an unstructured playtime at the library. Ages 5 & under, w/ caregiver. Tuesdays, 11:15 a.m. - 12:30 pm June 16, 23 &30; July 7, 14 & 21. Paws for Reading Children of all ages can come to the library and read to beagles Wally and Katie. The dogs are certified therapy dogs, friendly and calm. Thursdays 1:30 2:30 pm June 18 - July 30. MakerSpace Craft Days Drop in during the afternoon for a variety of fun crafts and activities. Ages Mondays, 2:00 3:00 pm June 22 & 29; July 6, 13 & 20. *Please stop in, call, or sign up online to register for the Performers Shows Drummunity Using hand drums, percussion, and simple drum circle games, this program for all ages will have everyone participating and leave everyone smiling. Monday, June 15, 7:00 pm. Reading in the Park Come to Salter Park for a fun outdoor activity day. There ll be stories, crafts, games, bubbles and more. Shelter 2, Wednesday, June 24, 1:00-3:00 pm. Alex Thomas and Friends Puppet Show This silly, zany Muppet-style show brings allaround fun and lets the audience become part of the act. Please register to let us know you re coming. Tuesday, July 1, 3:00 pm. Exotic Zoo Do you want to see lizards, snakes and a kangaroo? This Traveling Zoo program gives us a close-up, hands-on experience of rare and exotic animals. Please register to let us know you re coming. Monday, July 14, 2:00 pm. Ice Cream Social Participants who read at least 4 hours (and their families) will be invited to make their own ice cream sundaes and get special balloon creations. Grand prize winners will also be nnounced. Invitations will be handed out with your second prize. Wednesday, July 22, 6:00 pm Please, RSVP by Friday, July 17. 4

5 Teen Summer Reading 2015 Come to the library any day between June 15 and July 17 to sign up to receive everything you need to get started. Prizes can be earned after your first 4 hours of reading. For every additional 4 hours read you will be entered in the grand prize drawing which will take place at the Ice Cream Social July 22 nd. May the odds be ever in your favor. Ages Video Game Night Join us every Monday night from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm where we will play games such as Mariokart and Super Smash Bros. Teen Film Circuit Come to the library June 19 & 26, and July 17 & 31 at 2:00 pm to enjoy some fun -filled movies. We will watch Scott Pilgrim vs. the World the first day. Graphic Novel/Anime Club Come to the library June 17, July 1 & 15 from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm to discover new anime or items to read for summer reading. Drummunity Join us for this exciting event where you can participate and learn how to play simple, yet effective hand drums. Monday, June 15, 7:00 pm WWE Tournament Can you smell what The Rock is cooking? Choose your favorite wrestler in a single elimination gaming tournament to win the championship belt. Wednesday, July 8 4:00pm Poetry Slam Celebrate Juneteenth with this entertaining display of wordplay and music from local poet Keir Jackson. Tuesday, June 16 6:00 pm Keir Jackson has opened for The Last Poets, Malcolm Jamal Warner and R&B artist Dwele. 5

6 The Harper Woods Public Library is located at Harper Avenue, Harper Woods, MI Library Director: Mary Howard, MLIS Monday-Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday -Sunday Current Hours 11:00 am - 8:30 pm 11:00 am - 5:00 pm 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Closed Closed: Friday, July 3 for the 4th of July. Phone: (313) Catalog: hwl@libcoop.net June - August 2015 sbrb.ent.sirsi.net/client/hpw OverDrive ebooks: slc.lib.overdrive.com Website: Program & Activity Updates via & Facebook Get timely program & activity reminders! Send an to hwl@libcoop.net and type Subscribe to E-NEWS in the subject line. For Facebook, search Harper Woods Public Library and like us! Book Sale Volunteers including Betty C., Ruth M., Betty B., Joan S., Kathleen C. Mary K., Michelle R., Joan M., Audrey F., Dick K., and Richard C. City Councilwoman Valerie Kindle for her time and passion for the PRIME TIME Family Reading Program. Donors who stopped in to give blood in April. Everyone who contributed to Gleaners Food for Thought campaign. We filled 2 boxes! PRIME TIME Family Reading donors: Harper Woods Mayor Kenneth Poynter Harper Woods City Hall Preschool Coordinator Kim Craigo Wayne County Commissioner Tim Killeen U.S. Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence Unknown patron for a 1 year subscription to the Wall Street Journal. Volunteers Michelle R. and Audrey F. for their tireless work in the library. Calling all local authors! If your most recent work has a 2015 imprint date on the title page, it is eligible for the Michigan Notable Book distinction this year. To have your work considered, you may submit 6 8 copies of your book to the selection committee. Committee members have more opportunity to read the material if received by October 16th. More information may be found at: michigan.gov/notablebooks DVD COUPON Take out one feature DVD, get a second at no additional charge AT THE HARPER WOODS LIBRARY Expires: June 1, 2015 One coupon per cardholder, please 6 The Friends Michigan s First Green Library TM Tote Bags are on sale for $10. The bags are a great fundraiser and a nice way to contribute to the environment. Buy one and fill it with books that day at no additional charge! Friends is a certified 501(c)(3); donations may be eligible for a corporate match or federal tax deduction.