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NORTON SHORES BRANCH LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND AND NEWSLETTER PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED Winter/Spring Edition 2017 Vol. 1 Issue 3 A community-wide library system providing services and programs to enrich our lives.
AnFROM Update from THE KellyDIRECTOR Richards, Director ENHANCED SERVICES FOR OUR COMMUNITY Many new and enhanced services are underway at the Muskegon Area District Library Receives Muskegon Area District Library. These are exciting times of change and technological improvements. We are $92,328 from Anonymous Donor making these improvements at all 10 area branches to The Muskegon Area District Library has received a generous donation to support improvements at the provide our patrons with new levels of service in 2017. “Walker Memorial” Branch Library in North Muskegon. An anonymous donor has expressed tremendous Libraries are really about transforming people through library support with a $92,328 donation. The gift is designated to be used for construction/expansion of a access to information. In the past, that meant access to new library facility in North Muskegon. books. But for the next generation of libraries, information “We are so thankful for this generous gift and the confidence it shows to support significant library means everything from internet connections, iPads and programs and services for our community,” says Kelly Richards, Director of the Muskegon Area District Maker Spaces—where the community is provided space Library. Since its opening in 1969, the North Muskegon Branch has been a popular and active community and tools for learning. An emerging library “service” is its gathering place. “As we move further into the 21st century, the more our library will be called upon to wi-fi connections, which can be used separately from the meet the learning and information needs of the community.” hours library buildings are open. The North Muskegon “Walker Memorial” Branch is one of 10 branch local libraries operated by the New technology advances in the works include: Muskegon Area District Library. In 2015, there were 74,792 people who visited this branch. The building is • We have recently installed additional AWE Early owned and maintained by the City of North Muskegon. All library materials, services, programs and staff Literacy Stations™ (ELS) so that every branch will be are provided by the Muskegon Area District Library. equipped with this early literacy computer program. The Muskegon Area District Library is always thankful for donations as they help support our mission to These stations are designed specifically for young provide services to the public. learners ages 2–8, and include over 4,000 learning activities. All branches will now have at least one ELS, and three branches will have the After School Edge machines for slightly older children. Library for the Blind Update • The new Hoopla database will allow public availability of thousands of movies, television shows, music Muskegon’s only Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped is in for albums, eBooks, audiobooks and comics, all available a big change. The LBPH provides talking books and talking book playback for mobile and online access at madl.org. equipment in digital format. Plans are underway to transform this service • We are improving wi-fi speed and coverage area by into an Adaptive Technology Lab serving patrons in Muskegon and Ottawa installing new wireless equipment. counties. Additional services will include a high demand circulating audio • New adaptive computer technology at the Library for visual and book collection, and accessible space and equipment for the the Blind and Physically Handicapped. physically handicapped.
• MADL will be replacing all public computers with The new improvement plans for the Advisory Outreach Center include the relocation and expansion of the existing new ones over a three year period, and increasing LBPH. It will relocate from its existing space to an adjoining space at the Administrative Office, 4845 Airline Road, the number of public access computers. Half of the computers will be replaced by summer, 2017. adding adaptive equipment and furniture. “I’m excited to see us move forward with enhanced services for our BPH patrons,” says Sheila Miller, LBPH Librarian. “I know our patrons will welcome and enjoy a more accessible and comfortable library environment.” The plans include new adaptive work stations, computer stations, seating and tables for study areas and upgrading the space Celebrate for efficiency and enhanced functionality. Black History Month with MADL! MADL is working with the Sidock Group, Inc. architectural and engineering firm in Muskegon on this project. Once Look for this icon identifying an overall plan design is approved, construction will begin in the first quarter of 2017. Upon completion, there will BHM events. be an open house for the public with demonstrations and tours.
Join the Muskegon Museum of Art and Muskegon Tuesday, April 18; 10:30 am Tuesday, May 2; 10:00 am County libraries as we read the book Short Nights of the Muskegon Township Branch North Muskegon Branch Shadow Catcher: The Epic Life and Immortal Photographs of Edward Curtis by Pulitzer Prize winning author Tuesday, April 18; 6:30 pm Wednesday, May 3; 6:00 pm Timothy Egan. The Community Read will kick off March North Muskegon Branch Ravenna Branch 16 to allow time to read and discuss the book before Monday, April 24; 5:30 pm Thursday, May 4; 10:30 am Egan’s visit at the Frauenthal Theater on Wednesday, Dalton Township Branch Norton Shores Branch May 17. The Community Read supports the Edward Curtis art exhibit at the Muskegon Museum of Art from May 11 through September 10. This is the most comprehensive ethnographic and photographic historical record of Native Americans ever produced. Books will be available at the Hackley Public Library, all ten Muskegon Area District Library Branches and White Lake Community Library. You’re invited to join one of the book discussions listed at right: “When I got my library card, that’s when my life began.” ~Rita Mae Brown CHILDRENs’ programs
Easter Egg Hunt Gathering of the Grands Saturday, April 8 Saturday, February 25 11:00 am Kids Afternoon Movie 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Egelston Branch After School Movies Thursday, January 26 Ravenna Branch Listen to Easter stories, color some Thursdays 4:00 – 6:00 pm Bring your grandma or grandpa to the pages and go on an Easter Egg Hunt for 3:15 pm Muskegon Heights Branch library for a fun morning playing games, goodies. For children 12 and under. North Muskegon Branch Watch The Secret Life of Pets and enjoy reading books, building Lego creations, Call 231-788-6477 to register. Kids and teens are welcome to join some popcorn. and sharing snacks. Grandparents, if us every Thursday at 3:15 pm while you don’t have local grandkids, ‘adopt’ Easter Egg Drop school is in session for a family-friendly Moms, Missies and Muffins Morning one or two and come join the fun. Saturday, April 8 movie. Popcorn will be provided while Saturday, January 28 1:00 pm supplies last. 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Bubble Trouble North Muskegon Branch Ravenna Branch Tuesday, March 7 Thousands of candy-filled eggs will After School Drop-In Tutoring Share a winter morning with muffins, 4:30 pm be dropped for the children of the January 4 – May 31 beverages, fun, books, coloring and Muskegon Heights Branch community to collect. Age groups are Wednesdays 4:00 – 6:00 pm games with moms, daughters, grandmas, Celebrate ‘March is Reading Month’ 0–4, 5–7, 8–10, & up. Younger children Saturdays 11:00 am – 1:00 pm aunts, friends, nieces, and sisters. with the Michigan Reads Book, Bubble will start first. Muskegon Heights Branch Gum, Bubble Gum by Lisa Wheeler. Need help with your reading and Crowning Glory Call 231-739-6075 to register. Afternoon Movie Fun writing? Get free tutoring with an Tuesday, February 7 Wednesday, April 12 AmeriCorps Literacy Volunteer. 4:30 – 5:30 pm Afternoon Movie Fun 4:00 pm Call 231-739-6075 to register. Muskegon Heights Branch Wednesday, March 8 Ravenna Branch Learn about the importance of hats 4:00 pm Hop into the library to see E.B., the Easter Make a Wintery Necklace throughout history, from Sunday hats Ravenna Branch Bunny’s teenage son, as he heads to Monday, January 9 in black southern culture to their early Join March Madness and watch Space Hollywood determined to become a 4:00 pm beginnings in Egyptian history. Kids can Jam as Michael Jordan helps the drummer in a rock ‘n’ roll band. Ravenna Branch try on various hats and create their own Looney Tunes play a basketball game Make a snowman necklace with beads crowns. Call 231-739-6075 to register. against aliens. Kids Afternoon Movie and a snowman charm. Space is limited. Thursday, April 27 Call 231-853-6975 to register. Afternoon Movie Fun Family Craft Saturday 4:00 – 6:00 pm Wednesday, February 8 Saturday, March 11 Muskegon Heights Branch Afternoon Movie Fun 4:00 pm 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Watch a great movie and enjoy some Wednesday, January 11 Ravenna Branch Muskegon Heights Branch popcorn.. 4:00 pm Celebrate Wilhelm Grimm’s birthday and Join the fun and make a craft with your Ravenna Branch discover the story of Rapunzel as we family. Call 231-739-6075 to register. Afternoon Movie Fun In honor of Lewis Carroll’s birthday watch Tangled. Wednesday, May 10 we will follow Alice down the rabbit St. Paddy’s Day Fun 4:00 pm hole by watching Alice in Wonderland I Can Craft Friday, March 17 Ravenna Branch starring Johnny Depp. Wednesday, February 8 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Watch Little Women and see the March 6:00 – 7:30 pm Ravenna Branch sisters grow up in post-Civil War America Dudes and Donuts Day Muskegon Heights Branch Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day together— with the help of their loving mother. Saturday, January 14 Make a special Valentine’s Day inspired wear some green or orange and 10:00 am – 12:00 pm craft. Teens and adults welcome too. decorate cookies. We’ll read some Irish Game Day Ravenna Branch Call 231-739-6075 to register. tales and play some Irish games. Wednesday, May 10 Come share some time together as 4:00 – 6:00 pm dads, grand-dads, sons, grandsons, Kids Afternoon Movie Animals Around the World Muskegon Heights Branch mentors, uncles and nephews read Thursday, February 9 Saturday, March 18 Bring your friends and family to play together, play some games, and build 4:00 – 6:00 pm 2:00 pm board games. with Legos, all while enjoying donuts Muskegon Heights Branch Norton Shores Branch and beverages. Watch Ruby Bridges and enjoy some Stop by for an exciting look at live Family Craft Day popcorn. animals from different countries and Saturday, May 13 I Can Craft diverse ecosystems. This program is 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Wednesday, January 18 Valentine’s Day Party up-close, hands-on, safe, and fun. Muskegon Heights Branch 6:00 – 8:00 pm Monday, February 13 Call 231-780-8844 to register. Make a Mother’s Day gift for Muskegon Heights Branch 6:00 pm that special mother in your life. Can’t do crafts? Give crafts a chance Egelston Branch Kids Afternoon Movie Call 231-739-6075 to register. when you make a decorative light Celebrate Valentine’s Day with stories, Thursday, March 23 switch cover. Teens and adults welcome. cookies and crafts. Ages 3 – 10. 4:00 – 6:00 pm Pirate Day Call 231-739-6075 to register. Call 231-788-6477 to register. Muskegon Heights Branch Saturday, May 20 Watch a great movie and enjoy some 11:00 am Kids Writing Workshop Make It @ MADL: Paper Circuits popcorn. Egelston Branch Saturday, January 21 Saturday, February 18 Set sail with Captain Stacy as she takes 11:00 am – 1:00 pm 2:00 pm Welcome to Hotel Valhalla you on an adventure filled with pirate Muskegon Heights Branch Norton Shores Branch Wednesday, April 5 stories, pirate crafts and hidden treasure. Join us for a travel-themed visionary Learn how to make paper circuits with a 4:00 pm Ages 3–10. Call 231-788-6477 to register. writing workshop for children. simple and fun card project. Ages 6 and Norton Shores Branch Call 231-739-6075 to register. up. Call 231-780-8844 to register. Fans of Magnus Chase, unite! Join us at Kids Afternoon Movie Hotel Valhalla for trivia, games, and fun. Thursday, May 25 New Art from Old Stuff Read to a Senior Ages 8 and up. 4:00 – 6:00 pm Wednesday, January 25 Monday, February 20 Call 231-780-8844 to register. Muskegon Heights Branch 4:00 pm 5:30 – 6:45 pm Watch a great movie and enjoy some Norton Shores Branch Ravenna Branch Easter Family Day popcorn. Welcome the new year by turning Do you like spending time reading with Saturday, April 8 recycled books and CDs into wall art. grandma or grandpa? Share a book 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Live-Action Videogames Try one of several projects or with a senior citizen as you practice Ravenna Branch Wednesday, May 31 make one of each. Ages 5 and up. your reading skills. Kids ages 5 and up Moms and Dads, bring the kids and 4:00 pm Call 231-780-8844 to register. will be scheduled for 20-minute time enjoy some Easter activities with us. We Norton Shores Branch slots to read to a senior friend. will decorate cookies and make a craft. Played the game? Time to live the game! Game Day Call 231-853-6975 to register. Try our live-action versions of a new Wednesday, January 25 Family Craft Saturday classic, Angry Birds, and an old classic, 4:00 – 6:00 pm Kids Afternoon Movie Saturday, April 8 Pac-Man. Ages 5 and up. Muskegon Heights Branch Thursday, February 23 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Call 231-780-8844 to register. Bring your friends and family to play 4:00 – 6:00 pm Muskegon Heights Branch board games. Muskegon Heights Branch Join the fun and make a craft with your Watch Selma, Lord, Selma and enjoy some family. Call 231-739-6075 to register. popcorn.
2 Make Music @ MADL with Bow Wow Readers LEGO CLUB Join fellow January 9 –May 26 LEGO Join KANA MUSIC for a free music class fans and designed for families with children show us ages 0–10 years. Enjoy making music your skills. Storytime with instruments, singing, movement, Build stories and a music instrument craft. alone Registration limited to 15 children and or with their parents or caregivers. friends to make a masterpiece to be displayed in the Library. We provide Saturday, January 21 the LEGOs, YOU provide the creativity. 11:00 am No experience needed to join the fun. Norton Shores Branch Bow Wow Readers is a read-aloud Call 231-780-8844 to register. program that pairs kids with registered Every Wednesday, January 4 – May 31 therapy dogs and handlers from the 3:00 – 6:00 pm Saturday, February 18 Muskegon Lakeshore Obedience Montague Branch 11:00 am Training Club, Dog Blessed or Alliance Egelston Branch of Therapy Dogs. Share a book as you The second Wednesday of the month Call 231-788-6477 to register. sit and read aloud to a furry friend Jan 11, Feb 8, Mar 8, Apr 12, May 10 and practice your reading skills with 6:00 – 7:00 pm Saturday, March 18 confidence. Registration is required Egelston Branch Baby Time 11:00 am as spots are limited. Kids ages 5 and Aimed exclusively at infants ages 0 to 18 Ravenna Branch up will be scheduled for 15-minute The second Saturday of the month months and their caregivers. Baby Time Call 231-853-6975 to register. sessions. Jan 14, Feb 11, Mar 11, Apr 8, May 13 introduces babies to music, rhythm, and 10:00 – 4:00 pm rhyme—all important pre-lingual and Saturday, April 22 Tuesdays, Jan 10, Feb 21, Mar 14, North Muskegon Branch pre-literacy skills. 11:00 am Apr 11, May 9 North Muskegon Branch 4:00 – 5:00 pm The third Monday of the month Tiny Tots Call 231-744-6080 to register. Dalton Branch Jan 16, Feb 20, Mar 20, Apr 17, May 15 Tiny Tots is a special story time for Call 231-828-4188 to register. 4:00 – 6:00 pm children 0 to 36 months with a caregiver. Saturday, May 20 Dalton Branch Little ones will enjoy books, games, 11:00 am Tuesdays, Mar 28, Apr 25, May 23 songs, and other age-appropriate story Norton Shores Branch 6:15 – 7:15 pm The third Saturday of the month related activities. Call 231-780-8844 to register. Egelston Branch Jan 21, Feb 18, Mar 18, Apr 15, May 20 Call 231-788-6477 to register. 10:00 – 11:00 am Toddler Time Muskegon Township Branch Created for 2- and young 3-year-old Wednesdays, Feb 22, Mar 8, Apr 5 toddlers and their caregivers, Toddler 4:00 – 5:00 pm The fourth Wednesday of the month Time includes books, fingerplays, music, Holton Branch Jan 25, Feb 22, Mar 22, Apr 26, May 24 crafts, movement, pre-reading games Call 231-821-0268 to register. 3:00 – 5:00 pm and more. Ravenna Branch Tuesdays, Jan 10, Feb 14, Apr 11, May 9 Preschool Storytime 6:00 – 7:00 pm Tuesday, April 4 Preschool Storytime is geared toward Montague Branch 11:00 am – 6:00 pm 3- to 5-year-old children and their Call 231-893-2675 to register. Holton Branch families. This program will engage children in books, fingerplays, music, Mondays, Jan 23, Feb 27, Mar 27, Apr 24, crafts, movement, pre-reading games & May 22 more. Money Smart Kids Read 4:00 – 5:00 pm Have fun becoming MONEY SMART Montague Branch MONDAYS with books, crafts and money experts Call 231-893-2675 to register. Egelston Branch: from SB Community Federal Credit 9:30 – 10:15 am PRESCHOOL Union or Choice One Bank. Tuesday, April 4 Egelston Branch: 4:30 – 5:30 pm 11:15 – 11:45 am TINY TOTS Monday, April 24 Muskegon Heights Branch Muskegon Township Branch: 3:30 pm Call 231-739-6075 to register. 1:00 – 1:45 pm PRESCHOOL North Muskegon Branch Call 231-744-6080 to register. Tuesday, April 4 TUESDAYS 6:15 – 7:00 pm Ravenna Branch: Monday, April 24 Muskegon Township Branch 9:30 – 10:15 am PRESCHOOL 4:00 pm Call 231-760-4329 to register. Norton Shores Branch: Muskegon Township Branch 10:30 – 11:15 am TODDLER Call 231-760-4329 to register. Saturdays, Mar 4, Mar 18 Holton Branch: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 11:15 – 11:45 am TINY TOTS Monday, April 24 North Muskegon Branch 5:30 pm Call 231-744-6080 to register. WEDNESDAYS Egelston Branch Dalton Branch: Call 231-788-6477 to register. Monday, Apr 17; Wednesday, May 31 9:00 – 9:45 am PRESCHOOL 4:00 – 5:00 pm Norton Shores Branch: Tuesday, April 25 North Muskegon Branch 10:30 – 11:15 am PRESCHOOL 3:30 pm Call 231-744-6080 to register. North Muskegon Branch: Ravenna Branch Spanish for Kids with Ms. Catalina 11:15 – 11:45 am TINY TOTS Call 231-853-6975 to register Tuesdays, Mar 21, Apr 18, May 16 Certified Montessori teacher Catalina Montague Branch: 6:15 – 7:15 pm Leo Escudero offers free classes in 1:00 – 1:45 pm PRESCHOOL Wednesday, April 26 Norton Shores Branch Spanish to children ages 3–6. Parents 4:00 pm Call 231-780-8844 to register. are encouraged to stay and participate THURSDAYS Norton Shores Branch with their children. Muskegon Heights Branch: Call 231-780-8844 to register. Tuesdays, Mar 7, May 2 Registration is required. 11:15 – 11:45 am TINY TOTS 6:15 – 7:00 pm Wednesday, April 26 Ravenna Branch Tuesdays, January 17 through March 7 FRIDAYS 4:30 pm Call 231-853-6975 to register. 4:45 – 5:30 pm North Muskegon Branch: Holton Branch Montague Branch 9:30 – 10:15 am PRESCHOOL Call 231-821-0268 to register. Call 231-893-2675 to register. FIRST AND THIRD FRIDAYS Thursday, April 27 Wednesdays, Norton Shores Branch: 4:00 pm January 18 through March 8 10:30 – 11:15 am BABY TIME Dalton Branch 4:30 – 5:15 pm Call 231-828-4188 to register. Norton Shores Branch Call 231-780-8844 to register. Tuesday, May 2 4:30 pm Muskegon Heights Branch MARCH IS Call 231-739-6075 to register. READING MONT H Be sure to stop by the library and check out some books from our expansive collection.
3 Teen Live @ the Library: Reginald Robinson programs Wednesday, February 22 6:30 pm North Muskegon Branch Enjoy Chicago’s award-winning ragtime Bored? Games! Live @ the Library pianist, recording artist and educator. Tuesday, January 17 Senior Time Tuesday, February 14 Tuesdays, January 3 – May 30 Reginald has elevated the lost art of 3:30 pm 6:30 pm ragtime with his one-of-a-kind pianism. Norton Shores Branch 1:00 – 2:30 pm North Muskegon Branch Beat the winter blues with some Ravenna Branch Michelle Vallier, violinist and North Spend an afternoon each week with MADL Thursday Night Music Club: tabletop/board gaming and snacks Muskegon resident, will present an Reginald Robinson with friends. other seniors. Play games of your choice, inspiring recital of violin classics. chat, and whatever the group steers us Thursday, February 23 to do together. 7:00 pm Anime Club Page to Screen Classics Norton Shores Branch Monday, January 23 Wednesday, February 15 One-on-One Computer Training Explore the lost art of ragtime with 3:30 pm 1:30 pm First and third Wednesdays and Fridays Chicago’s award-winning ragtime pianist, North Muskegon Branch Norton Shores Branch starting Wednesday, January 4 through recording artist and educator. Do you like anime, manga, cosplay, Breakfast at Tiffany’s by Truman May 31 and/or Japanese culture? Join us every Capote,1960. Starring Audrey 1:00 – 2:00 pm fourth Monday of the month to watch Hepburn, George Peppard, Patricia Muskegon Heights Branch anime shows, discuss manga, find Neal. Holly Golightly is a country girl Basic Quilting—Part II One-on-one computer training for adults information on nearby conventions, turned New York café society type Saturday, February 25 by appointment. Each training addresses and more. Snacks provided. who socializes with wealthy men. 11:00 am – 1:00 pm specific needs of individual. Copies of the book available at the Muskegon Heights Branch Call 231-739-6075 to schedule your Career Vision Board Library while supplies last. Includes Attendees must bring the quilt project 15- to 30-minute session. Saturday, February 18 popcorn and an informal discussion they started in Basic Quilting—Part I to 11:00 am – 1:00 pm of the book and movie. receive further instructions and review. Muskegon Heights Branch Create a Vision Board Call 231-739-6075 to register. Saturday, January 14 Explore future career interests Movie Night 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Live @ the Library through the creation of a vision Wednesday, February 15 Muskegon Heights Branch Tuesday, March 7 board. Adults welcome. 6:00 – 8:00 pm It’s a new year and with it comes new 6:30 pm Call 231-739-6075 to register. Muskegon Heights Branch goals and resolutions. This workshop will North Muskegon Branch Imitation of Life, 1959. help you to create a vision board where Plain Jane Glory. Once known as Bling Your Sweatshirt Starring Lana Turner and you can put and see your goals. For ages FiddleFace, this married duo has taken Tuesday, February 21 Juanita Moore. A struggling young 10 and up. Call 231-739-6075 to register. their “best-of-Americana” on the road. 3:30 pm actress with a six-year-old daughter With Laura on fiddle and vocals, and Norton Shores Branch sets up housekeeping with a Coloring Creativity Michael on guitar, they will energize Bring your own sweatshirt—we will homeless black widow and her light- Monday, January 16 you with their renditions of bluegrass, provide fabric, glue, paint, and more skinned eight-year-old daughter who to customize your threads. 5:30 pm folk, pop, and blues. Ravenna Branch rejects her mother by trying to pass for white. Make it @ MADL: Makey Makey Coloring is a creative and relaxing outlet— Create.a.canvas come enjoy coloring with other adults. Saturday, March 11 Tuesday, March 21 Holistic Skin Care Alternatives Pages to color available and colored 1:00 pm 3:30 pm Thursday, February 16 pencils, crayons, and markers to share. North Muskegon Branch Norton Shores Branch 7:00 pm Create your own personal Ever used a Makey Dalton Branch Page to Screen Classics masterpiece under Makey? Find out what Some skin care products contain Wednesday, January 18 the direction of Lacy owner of this cool tech tool can toxic chemicals. Learn how to 1:30 pm Create.a.frame Studio. This is a class do as we experiment decipher what harmful ingredients Norton Shores Branch for people of all skill levels. Creating as a group. Space is are in your skin care regimen and East of Eden by John Steinbeck,1955. your piece will take approximately two limited. how toxins can affect your health. Starring James Dean, Julie Harris, Raymond hours. A $5 prepaid fee is required to Call 231-780-8844 to register. Rachel, the founder of Never Better Massey. The masterpiece of Steinbeck’s register and must be paid at the North Naturals, will share her expertise and takes on the mystery of identity, the Muskegon branch. Class size limited to MADL MiniCon: Cosplay Props a basic natural skin care recipe. inexplicability of love, and the murderous 18 registrants, ages 14+. Tuesday, April 18 Call 231-828-4188 to register. 3:30 pm consequences of love’s absence. Includes Norton Shores Branch popcorn and an informal discussion of Parachord Bracelet with Props for cosplay don’t have to be the book and movie. Hidden Fishing Kit expensive. Duct tape, cardboard, and Movie Night Saturday, March 11 other materials provided for teens Concussion Talk Filmmaker Dante James 12:30 pm to build props from their favorite Wednesday, January 18 Monday, February 20 Dalton Branch fandom. Call 231-780-8844 to register. 6:00 pm 6:30 pm You’ll be ready to fish at the drop of a North Muskegon Branch Norton Shores hat with this parachord bracelet that Leather Bracelets This informational program is geared Join Dante James, Emmy contains fishing line, hooks, and sinkers. Saturday, May 6 toward parents of student athletes or award-winning independent Teens 14 and up welcome with a parent. 10:00 am – 12:00 pm anyone else concerned about concussion filmmaker, for a presentation Call 231-828-4188 to register. Ravenna Branch risk. Learn what signs to look for and what of his critically acclaimed Decorate your own leather bracelet steps to take if a head injury should occur. short film, The Doll, which Coloring Creativity in honor of the Muskegon Museum tells the story of Tom Taylor, Monday, March 13 of Art’s Native American Exhibit Valentine Zendoodle Cards the black proprietor of the Wyandot 5:30 pm featuring photographer Edward Saturday, February 11 Hotel Barbershop in the early 1900s. Ravenna Branch Curtis. Adults welcome too. 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Taylor’s humanity, dignity, and his It’s time to get out the crayons and Call 231-853-6975 to register. Ravenna Branch responsibility to family and community markers and relax with friends. Make a card to share with a Valentine. are severely challenged when he Materials provided. Instant Comics & Manga All supplies will be provided and realizes that he has an opportunity to Tuesday, May 16 zendoodling will be demonstrated. avenge an injustice that was inflicted Page to Screen Classics 3:30 pm Space is limited. Teens welcome. on his father decades earlier. A con Wednesday, March 15 Norton Shores Branch Call 231-853-6975 to register. versation with the filmmaker follows. 1:30 pm How quickly can you make a one- Norton Shores Branch page comic? Let’s find out—build Basic Quilting—Part I The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett, a story and art from the ground up. Saturday, February 11 1941. Directed by John Huston; starring 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Humphrey Bogart, Peter Lorre, Mary Stick figures welcome! ”Girls Night In” Movie Night Muskegon Heights Branch Astor. Private detective Sam Spade gets Wednesday, February 22 Attendees will learn how to plan wrapped up in a web of deception, all 6:00 – 8:00 pm and start a quilt and should bring surrounding a gold-encrusted life-sized Muskegon Heights Branch their own material and thread. statue of a falcon. Includes popcorn and Jungle Fever, 1991. Directed Call 231-739-6075 to register. an informal discussion of the book and by Spike Lee. Starring movie. Coloring Creativity Wesley Snipes and Samuel L. Jackson. Friends and family of Monday, February 13 Fix It Night a married black architect react in 5:30 pm Wednesday, March 15 different ways to his affair with an Ravenna Branch 6:00 – 8:00 pm Italian secretary. Coloring is not just for kids anymore. Muskegon Heights Branch Join other adults in the coloring craze. Learn how to “fix” things, like sewing Materials provided. patches on clothes, darning socks, etc., from local volunteers. Call 231-739-6075 to register. 4 MADL Thursday Night Music Club: Author Wallace Ewing presents SPECIAL Fight Back Against Uneven Ground Footprints — Stories of Native Thursday, March 16 Americans in West Central Michigan Diabetes 7:00 pm Thursday, April 20 Diabetes is a chronic disease that causes Norton Shores Branch 7:00 pm blood sugar levels to rise higher than One of the Muskegon Norton Shores Branch Sunday Concert normal. In Muskegon County, nearly four area’s most popular Celtic bands Join Wallace Ewing, PhD, for a discussion MADL Music Club: in 10 people are pre-diabetic, and only performs foot-stompin’ jigs, reels, folk of Footprints, his work of local history 10% know it. Diabetes has no cure, but aiko pre-diabetes can be reversed. Muskegon tunes and more just in time for St. that tells the stories of individual Native Raion T Sunday, May 7 YMCA staff will help you discover your Patrick’s Day. Americans who once walked the Grand diabetes risk with assessments, give River Valley, Lake Michigan’s wooded 2:00 pm Norton Shores Branch healthy lifestyle tips and options for Identity Theft dunes and the land between. Included additional health assistance. Tuesday, March 21 are chiefs, tribal members and a few of A special MADL Music Club Sunday 3:00 pm the whites who played critical roles in performance! Raion Taiko presents Monday, January 9—10:00 am Egelston Branch the early years of their settlement. Copies the dramatic and exciting Japanese Norton Shores Branch The Attorney General’s Office will of the book will be available for purchase. art of ensemble drumming, featuring instruments ranging in size from a Tuesday, January 10—10:00 am inform us about identity theft, how Muskegon Township Branch to protect your personal information Book Sale snare drum to some as large as a car. online and off, and what to do if you Saturday, April 22 Tuesday, January 10—1:00 pm become an identity theft victim. 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Dalton Branch North Muskegon Branch Computer Helpdesk LIVE Tuesday, February 7—1:00 pm Cooking Matters The “Friends of the Walker Memorial Ravenna Branch Saturday, March 25 Branch’ will host a spring book sale. There Get basic help from staff with eBook 11:00 am – 1:00 pm will be a wide variety of genres mostly Monday, February 13—10:00 am devices, email, Montague Branch Muskegon Heights Branch donated by the local community. digital photos and Learn how to prepare delicious yet all things computer. Tuesday, February 21—6:00 pm nutritious meals for you and your Identity Theft Bring your own Egelston Branch family. Taught by the Grand Rapids Wednesday, April 26 device. Registration required for a YMCA. Call 231-739-6075 to register. 2:00 pm Thursday, March 2—10:00 am 30-minute time session. North Muskegon Branch Norton Shores Branch Organic Vegetable Gardening An Attorney General’s Office Wednesday, January 11—1:00 – 2:00 pm Friday, March 10—11:00 am Tuesday, April 4 representative will visit during Wednesday, February 15—5:30 – 6:30 pm Holton Branch 6:00 pm MoneySmart week. Did you know that Tuesday, March 14—11:30 am – 12:30 pm Friday, April 21—10:30 – 11:30 am Tuesday, March 14—1:00 pm Dalton Branch identity theft in Michigan is greater Muskegon Heights Branch Thinking of planting a than the national average for credit Dalton Branch Call 231-828-4188 to register. vegetable garden? Learn card, telephone, cell phone, and utility about organic gardening including soil fraud? Learn about identity theft, how to Wednesday, January 11—2:30 – 3:30 pm improvement, composting, pollinator protect your personal information online Wednesday, February 15—4:00 – 5:00 pm habitat, and how to minimize pest and and off, and what to do if you become an Tuesday, March 14—10:00 – 11:00 am Let’s Talk About Books disease problems. Presented by Stuart identity theft victim. Friday, April 21—12:00 – 1:00 pm Community book lovers meet once Scholl, retired educator and life-time Holton Branch a month at the Library to discuss the organic farmer, and Connie Crancer, MADL Thursday Night Music Club: Call 231-821-0268 to register book selection for that month. Visit retired horticulturist. Call 231-828-4188 Wyatt & Shari Knapp your Library for copies of the featured books. Newcomers always welcome. to register. Thursday, April 27 MAD(L) Crafters No registration required. 7:00 pm The MAD(L) Crafters is a craft club for Live @ the Library Norton Shores Branch adults. Crafter extraordinaire Jamie Jewell Monday Evening Book Discussion Tuesday, April 4 Known for their sparkling provides the supplies and the expertise. 5:30 – 6:30 pm 6:30 pm vocals, lush harmonies, and tasteful Dalton Branch North Muskegon Branch blend, this personable husband-wife Braided Leather Bracelet January 23: Circling the Sun by Paula Dan Giacobassi. From Big Band duo’s music reaches into genres as Show your loved one how your lives McLain through Celtic, Appalachian, Country, rich and diverse as bluesy folk, “high are intertwined by creating a braided February 20: Imperfectionists by Tom Rock, and even Classical, this master of lonesome” bluegrass, and timeless leather bracelet for Valentine’s Day. Rachman March 27: Look Again by Lisa Scottoline flute and saxophone will team up with classics of the 1940’s. Wednesday, February 8—6:30 pm April 24: Short Nights of his buddies for a concert in an array of Norton Shores Branch the Shadow Catcher by styles. Identity Theft Call 231-780-8844 to register. Timothy Egan Tuesday, May 9 Wednesday, February 15—6:00 pm Coloring Creativity 10:00 am Tuesday Evening Book Club North Muskegon Branch The third Tuesday of each month Monday, April 10 North Muskegon Branch Call 231-744-6080 to register. 5:30 pm The Attorney General’s Office will inform 6:30 pm Ravenna Branch us about identity theft, how to protect The Modern Spring Egg North Muskegon Branch Join other adults as we spend time your personal information online and Discover some easy painting January 17: Home Safe by Elizabeth with a good book—a coloring book. off, and what to do if you become an techniques to turn your eggs into Berg Materials provided. identity theft victim. works of art for your spring decorating. February 21: Another Brooklyn by Jacqueline Woodson Wednesday, March 8—6:30 pm History of Libraries Shred Day at the Library March 21: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Norton Shores Branch Lacks by Rebecca Skloot Monday, April 10 Saturday, May 13 Call 231-780-8844 to register. 6:30 pm 1:00 – 3:00 pm April 18: Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher by North Muskegon Branch Norton Shores Branch Tuesday, March 14—6:00 pm Timothy Egan Join this presentation to learn about The Library and Kent Record Egelston Branch the origins of libraries; how they began, Management join together to provide Call 231-788-6477 to register. Wednesday Readers Book Club practices of the times, and more. a free shred day for your sensitive The first Wednesday of each month Wednesday, March 15—6:00 pm Snacks and beverages provided. papers. Drop off up to 100 pounds of 6:00 pm North Muskegon Branch Ravenna Branch private documents to representatives Call 231-744-6080 to register. Patron Appreciation Day in the Library’s parking lot. Items will January 4: Poetry Sharing Month Tuesday, April 11 be securely transported to Kent Record Metallic Hairpin/Brooch February 1: Flight Behavior by Barbara 9:00 am to 8:00 pm Management facilities for shredding and Freshen up your spring accessories Kingsolver Norton Shores Branch recycling. with a truly original metallic stick March 1: Before I Go To Sleep by S.J. We will celebrate with patrons during hairpin or birds’ nest brooch. Watson National Library Week. Join us for treats, Coloring Creativity Wednesday, April 5: The 5000 Year Leap Tuesday, April 11—6:00 pm by W. Cleon Skousen gift card drawings and crafts in the Monday, May 15 Egelston Branch May 3: Short Nights of library throughout the day. This party is 5:30 pm Call 231-788-6477 to register. the Shadow Catcher by all about you! Ravenna Branch Timothy Egan Enjoy coloring while socializing with Wednesday, April 12—6:30 pm ”Girls Night In” Movie Night other adults. Materials provided. Norton Shores Branch Thursday Morning Book Discussion Call 231-780-8844 to register. Wednesday, April 19 The first Thursday of each month 6:00 – 8:00 pm Create.a.Canvas Wednesday, April 19—6:00 pm 10:30 am Muskegon Heights Branch Saturday, May 20 North Muskegon Branch Norton Shores Branch Autumn in New York. Starring Richard 1:00 pm Call 231-744-6080 to register. January 5: A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Dalton Branch Backman Gere and Winona Ryder. Romantic Monogram Canvas Tote Create your own personal February 2: The Sellout by Paul Beatty drama about an aging playboy who Work with fabric paint to masterpiece under the March 2: Version Control by Dexter falls for a sweet, but terminally ill, make a lovely and practical Palmer direction of Lacy owner of Create.a.frame young woman. book tote or commuter bag. April 6: Browsings by Michael Dirda Studio. This is a class for people of all May 4: Short Nights of Tuesday, May 9—6:00 pm skill levels. Creating your piece will take the Shadow Catcher by Egelston Branch approximately two hours. A $5 prepaid Timothy Egan fee is required to register and must be Call 231-788-6477 to register. Saturday Urban Readers Book Club paid at the Dalton branch. Class size Wednesday, May 10—6:30 pm A book club for fans of urban fiction. limited to 18 registrants, ages 14+. Norton Shores Branch Titles to be chosen on a monthly basis. Call 231-780-8844 to register. 1:00 – 3:00 pm Wednesday, May 17—6:00 pm Muskegon Heights Branch North Muskegon Branch Titles to be determined as first Call 231-744-6080 to register. sentence. January 28, February 25, March 11, April 8, May 13.
5 ADMINISTRATION AND LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND AND PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED 4845 Airline Road, Muskegon Hoopla On-line 231-737-6248 Now Available Mon – Fri 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Beginning January, 2017 thousands of DALTON BRANCH movies, television shows, music albums, 3175 Fifth Street, Twin Lake eBooks, audiobooks and comics are now 231-828-4188 available for mobile and online access Mon & Wed 9:00 am – 7:00 pm through a partnership with hoopla Tue, Thu & Fri 9:00 am – 5:00 pm digital at www.madl.org. Sat 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Now, Muskegon Area District Library card-holders can explore, borrow, EGELSTON BRANCH instantly stream and enjoy dynamic 5428 E. Apple Avenue, Muskegon content on their smartphones, tablets 231-788-6477 and computers by using MADL’s new Mon, Tue & Wed 9:30 am – 8:00 pm Hoopla software. All titles are always Thu, Fri & Sat 9:30 am – 5:00 pm available—you no longer need to place holds or wait. HOLTON BRANCH MADL card-holders can download the 8776 Holton–Duck Lake Road, Holton free hoopla digital mobile app on their 231-821-0268 Android or IOS devices to begin enjoying Mon, Tue & Wed 10:30 am – 7:00 pm thousands of titles—from major Fri 10:30 am – 5:00 pm Hollywood studios, record companies Sat 9:00 am – 12:00 pm and publishers—available to borrow 24/7, for instant streaming or temporary MONTAGUE BRANCH downloading to their smartphones, Muskegon Township Branch, 8778 Ferry Street, Montague tablets and computers. 231-893-2675 East Muskegon’s Hidden Jewel Mon, Tue & Wed 9:30 am – 7:00 pm “We strive to be an integral resource for our community,” says Kelly Richards, After 69 years of bookmobile service to neighborhoods Fri 9:30 am – 5:00 pm Director. “We’re helping to meet the throughout Muskegon County the bookmobile was Sat 9:00 am – 1:00 pm needs of the mobile generation.” The officially retired in 2009. The bookmobile’s home easy-to-use interface and elimination base was at the Muskegon Township offices. Then MUSKEGON HEIGHTS BRANCH of late fees on these items enables us in July of that year, the youngest branch of the 2808 Sanford Street, Muskegon Heights to satisfy all of our patrons needs in a Muskegon Area District Library, (MADL) was born: the 231-739-6075 modern way. Muskegon Township Branch. Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Housed in the Orchard View Community Education building on Ada Avenue, the Wed 10:00 am – 8:00 pm branch consists of one room in a former elementary school. All of MADL’s services Sat 10:00 – 3:00 pm are available including access to computers, a book club and Story Time for children. Thank You Sponsors MUSKEGON TOWNSHIP BRANCH Pam Knight, who coordinates the branch, says that although the branch may appear small, she keeps the book collection up to date and full of materials she 1765 Ada Avenue, Muskegon knows people want. According to Knight, “In the past seven years the biggest 231-760-4329 challenge has been letting people know we are here.” With a growing customer Mon, Tue & Wed 10:30 am –7:00 pm base, a new successful adult book club has begun to meet monthly. Fri 10:30 am – 5:00 pm Sat 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Located one block off of Apple Avenue, township residents appreciate that they have a community asset at the library. Last summer, the Muskegon Township Branch had tremendous attendance at its summer reading program with nearly 800 people. NORTH MUSKEGON BRANCH “Walker Memorial” According to Knight, “It helps that we have access to the school’s gymnasium, a 1522 Ruddiman Drive, North Muskegon perfect place for kids to enjoy programs.” The positive synergy with day care in the 231-744-6080 building, Head Start Preschool Program and Orchard View Community Education sharing announcements of children’s programs has built up a following over time. Mon, Tue, & Wed 9:30 am – 8:00 pm Thu, Fri & Sat 9:30 am – 5:00 pm The Muskegon Area District Library has 10 community branches, and works closely with local municipalities to provide great programs and services. The Muskegon NORTON SHORES BRANCH township branch has one of the largest populations with just over 18,000 residents. “Jacob O. Funkhouser” The Orchard View Community Education program has been a valuable partner and 705 Seminole Road, Norton Shores we appreciate the successful collaboration we have with them. 231-780-8844 Mon, Tue & Wed 9:00 am – 8:00 pm Thu, Fri & Sat 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
RAVENNA BRANCH Elephant & Piggie 12278 Stafford Street, Ravenna 231-853-6975 WOWed Muskegon! Mon, Tue & Wed 9:30 am – 7:00 pm Children, parents and teachers Fri 9:30 am – 5:00 pm adored the Elephant & Piggie Sat 9:00 am – 1:00 pm characters who visited Muskegon Area District Libraries in the fall. Over 2,500 admirers loved hearing Muskegon Area District hilarious stories at our 10 branches and at local grade Library Board of Directors schools. Children enjoyed The Muskegon Area District Library holds making paper bag puppets regular meetings at 4:00 pm on the third and having their pictures Wednesday of each month. Meetings are held taken. The Elephant & at various branch locations. Visit madl.org to Piggie book series by Mo see the meeting schedule and Board members. Willems features two Kelly Richards, Director friends—an elephant, 4845 Airline Road, Unit 5 Gerald, and a pig, Piggie— Muskegon, MI 49444 and addresses issues of 231-737-6248 Fax: 231-737-6307 friendship.
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