Vol. 8 No. 2 May - August 2007 Summer Reading Begins Children and teens have a chance to win a Nintendo Wii! Get ready for a summer of mys- Joining the Summer Reading Club Thank you to the following tery at the Clinton-Macomb Public is easy. Beginning on June 18 just sponsors of the Summer Reading Library beginning June 18! This visit any CMPL location and pick Club: year’s summer reading themes are up a reading chart for children, Citizen’s State Bank suspenseful and mysterious. We teens or adults. Spend time reading Clinton Township Optimists even have a mystery for you to this summer: 15 hours for children Community Central Bank solve at the Main Library! and teens or three books for Cracker Barrel adults, and turn in your form at Dairy Queen “This year we’re hoping to in- the end of summer reading. By Friends of the Library crease our participation in the mid-August, you could be a big Laser Quest Summer Reading Club,” said winner! Zap Zone Library Director Larry Neal. “Ideally, we’d like every family member, children, teens and par- Who Done It @ CMPL? ents to get involved in the fun at You don’t have to read a mystery to get involved in the summer the library.” reading program. You can participate by simply visiting the library once a week. Beginning Monday, June 18 you can pick up your CMPL has planned numerous Detective’s Notebook from any desk at the Main Library. Inside activities to encourage participa- the notebook will be a list of eight suspects, eight weapons and eight tion in this year’s summer reading rooms in the Main Library. Each week we will events. Aside from programs, the place three cards: one suspect card, one library has also planned even weapon card and one room card, around the greater grand prizes for summer Main Library. When you see these cards reading participants. Children and simply mark that suspect, weapon and teens both have the opportunity to room off your list. By the end of eight win their very own Nintendo Wii® weeks, if you’ve visited the library once just for reading 15 hours or more a week, you will know who done it, this summer! Teens can also read with what and in which room at the for a chance to win weekly prizes Main Library. including bowling and laser tag passes, movie vouchers and other Submit your guess and you could be the winner of a great prize! great gift cards. Adults will be Don’t worry if you can’t visit the library once a week. Just visit our reading for the opportunity to win web site and look for clues to help you unlock the clue box to find a bi-weekly prize of a reading out what you missed. So, brush up on your Clue® skills and play a journal and a grand prize of a CD game of Who Done It at the Main Library. Clues will start to Walkman®. appear the week of June 18 and this contest is open to children, teens and adults. From the Director Clinton-Macomb Public Library www.cmpl.org [email protected] IM Us: askcmpl (AIM and Yahoo) [email protected] (MSN) 254084653 (ICQ)
Main Library The Clinton-Macomb Public Library was one of just 80 40900 Romeo Plank Road libraries nationwide recently selected for inclusion in the book, Clinton Township, MI 48038-2955 Heart of the Community: The Libraries We Love (available in the (586) 226-5000 Library Store and on Amazon.com). The book depicts interesting and beautiful libraries from across the country North Branch arranged in ZIP Code order. It was wonderful to receive this recognition on a national basis from a panel of distinguished 16800 24 Mile Road, Suite 2 editors. Perhaps more satisfying is to have the recognition from Macomb Township, MI 48042-2990 our own taxpayers who fund the construction and ongoing (586) 226-5080 operation of such a wonderful system. People say, “The Emily Kubash, Branch Manager Clinton-Macomb Public Library is one of the first places I take my out-of-town guests while they are visiting,” and our library South Branch gets compared to others around the state and even around the 35891 South Gratiot Avenue country. I recently heard from a Seattle visitor about how Clinton Township, MI 48035-2855 wonderful he thought our library was. (586) 226-5070 Gretchen Krug, Branch Manager A great library certainly starts with a great facility, but great service sustains it. The numbers certainly indicate that our Hours of Service library is well used. Our circulation exceeded 1.5 million transactions last year, our collections topped 300,000 items and Monday-Thursday 9 A.M. - 9 P.M. program attendance jumped 18% to nearly 24,000. On a regular Friday-Saturday 9 A.M. - 6 P.M. basis I receive a handful of comment cards, but these paint a Sunday 1 P.M. - 6 P.M.* small picture of the overall use of the library. To ensure that (*September-May, Main Library only) the library continues to remain central to the community, we have embarked on a planning process that will help guide the Board of Trustees library into the future. We will be surveying the community to Peter M. Ruggirello, President investigate how well we are meeting your expectations for Robert S. Anderson, Vice President excellent library service and materials. Whether it’s a few quick Elizabeth Pugh, Secretary questions as you leave the library or a more formal survey, Barbara S. Brown, Treasurer your input will provide valuable information for us to do the Joey Brender, Trustee best job possible. Donald W. Green, Trustee Michael K. Lotito, Trustee As this is our summer newsletter, I hope you will keep the Camille A. Silda, Trustee library in mind as another “must visit” summer attraction. It’s the place to go whether you are looking for a good book to Larry P. Neal, Library Director take to the beach, a handful of movies to entertain the kids for a long car ride or a place to cool down when the heat gets high. It’s also the time for our Summer Reading Clubs. Earn great Reminder prizes, keep those reading levels up over the summer, exercise Handicapped parking spots are reserved for your brain or just escape from the day’s worries by taking an those with legal handicapped parking stick- excellent journey of imagination through a good book. We ers. If you do not have a handicapped look forward to seeing you at the library often and soon! parking sticker please do not park in the handicapped spaces in front Larry Neal Library Director of the library. Thank you for (586) 226-5011 | [email protected] your cooperation. 2 Brick Pavers Have you purchased a brick paver yet? This is the fourth year that CMPL is selling brick pavers for the patio at the Main Library. You can choose up to three lines of personal- ization. The bricks are laid into the patio New Trustee Welcome over the summer and We would like to welcome new trustee Camille Silda there is a dedication to the Clinton-Macomb Public Library! Camille ceremony where you works in the Macomb County Urban Planning will receive a photo of Department and resides in Macomb Township with your brick in a commemorative card. Bricks are $65 her husband Joseph. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in and the final date for purchase this year is June 1. Human Resources from Oakland University and a Pick up a form at any CMPL location or online at Master’s degree in Urban Planning from Wayne State www.cmpl.org. Don’t miss out on your opportunity University. to personalize a piece of the Main Library!
Currently, Camille holds a variety of professional Calling All Gardeners positions including Macomb County representative Outdoor gardening is a priority in the spring, summer on the Southeast Michigan Census Council, Southeast and fall and we have many plants and flowers Michigan Resource and at the library to keep us busy. Carole, Conservation Development our Garden Coordinator, can always Council, SEMCOG Data use help with weeding and cleaning up Advisory and Environmental our landscaping. If you are interested Policy Councils, Staff Liaison in outdoor gardening at the library call for the Macomb County Carole at 226-5003. Historical Commission, Focus Macomb Health Personalized. Recommended. Committee and Healthy Kids, 10 Titles in 10 Days. Healthy Futures. CMPL is happy to provide our community of readers of all ages with a new and exciting service: Camille’s personal interests include arts and culture, personalized reading recommendations. Visit our reading, sewing, gardening, historic preservation and Good Reads page at http://www.cmpl.org/ education and traveling. She has two sons, Kurt and GoodReads/Default.asp and fill out the reader profile. Keith, and is about to welcome a third grandchild into Fill in as much of the reader profile as you can. The the family. Camille is eager to begin her term on the more information you provide, the more likely it is Library Board of Trustees. that we can suggest books you will like. We Help You Recycle! Did you know that the library can help you recycle Professional librarians at your papers? Our Main Library recently joined the the library will use your Abitibi Paper Retriever Program, which answers to create a allows you to recycle your papers at the customized reading list for you. We will send you a library. The Paper Retriever bin is list of 10 titles within 10 days. Information will be located at the north end of the Main kept in strict confidence between you and the library Library’s parking lot. You can bring staff. Results can be sent via e-mail or regular mail. your old newspapers, magazine, catalogs, school We all know the dilemma of finishing a great book papers and mail to the library and drop it off in the and not knowing what to read next. Tens of bin any time. Please do not put metal, glass, plastic or thousands of books are published every year. Let us trash into the recycling bin. For more information help you discover the new books you will treasure. about the program please contact Susan at 226-5016. 3 Get Caught Reading Winner CMPL Book Discussion Groups The Get Caught Reading Contest was held through- South Branch- The South Branch hosts a book discussion on the first Saturday of the month at out the month of March at all CMPL locations. After 12 p.m. sifting through all the entries the winner was Zachary Veal from Macomb Township. Thank you to all the May 5: The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls participants and we hope that you continue to get caught reading! June 2: In the Company of the Courtesan by Sarah Dunant July 7: The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic and Madness at the Fair that Changed America by Erik Larson August 4: The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde
North Branch- The North Branch hosts a book discussion for mystery lovers on the third Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. May 15: Postmortem by Patricia Cornwell Zachary Veal gets caught up on breaking news by June 19: The Two Minute Rule by Robert Crais reading the newspaper at his house. July 17: The Cat Dancers by P.T. Deutermann Video Games Come to CMPL You asked for it – you got it! Thanks to a generous August 21: Lion in the Valley by Elizabeth Peters gift of $1,000 from the Friends of the Clinton- Main Library - The Main Library book discussion Macomb Public Library, we are proud to unveil a will be held at 7 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each new collection: Video Games. As of May 1, CMPL month. will be circulating over 30 video games. We will carry titles for three platforms: Nintendo Wii (Madden 07 May 22: History of Love by Nicole Krauss and Zelda Twilight Princess); June 26: Speed of Dark by Elizabeth Moon Xbox 360 (Viva Piñata and Need for Speed Most Wanted); July 24: Case Histories by Kate Atkinson and PlayStation2 (Sims2 and Lego Star Wars). August 28: Broken for You by Stephanie Kallos We have received requests Young Professionals Book Club to add video games to our CMPL hosts a book group specifically designed to collection for years. We strive to meet the demands appeal to Generation X. The Young Professionals of our customers and realize that video games are an Book Club meets at the Main Library at 7 p.m. on important leisure time activity for teens. Teens view the second Thursday of the month. playing a video game as the alternative to watching a movie or their favorite television show. When they May 10: We Need to Talk About Kevin by Lionel come to the library to check out a video game, they Shriver can also be introduced to the many things we offer June 14: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night- teens: excellent literature, study aides, and computers time by Mark Haddon for composing reports and papers.
July 12: Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of the The video games will be located at the North Branch American Community by Robert Putnam and the Main Library. They will circulate for a week at a time and will not be holdable or renewable so August 9: Gilead by Marilynne Robinson everyone gets a chance to find them on the shelves. If all goes well, then we will expand the collection. 4 It’s about the Library The mission of the Library Gift Store is to enhance the goals of the library. These goals are to provide books and other materials to inform, entertain and provide for the intellectual CMPL is pleased to offer two different film series for development and adults at the Main Library. Drop by to enjoy the movie enrichment of the and some free popcorn! people of the community. The Store Wednesday Evenings - This film series will take place on the second Wednesday of every month. Films start also serves to promote at 6:30 p.m. and no registration is required. public awareness of the library facilities and Wednesday, May 9: An Inconvenient Truth presents Al services. Gore’s campaign to make the issue of global warming a Come in and look at the colorful and exciting recognized problem worldwide. Rated PG. merchandise. Ernie Harwell, an avid fan of Michigan public libraries, donates a portion of the Wednesday, June 13: The Prestige starring Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale as feuding magicians in this price of his Audio suspenseful mystery. Rated PG-13. Scrapbook to CMPL. This audio book, recalling Wednesday, July 11: National Treasure starring Nicolas baseball’s history through Cage as a man who must steal the Declaration of Inde- the memories and voice of pendence to find a secret hidden by the forefathers. Mr. Harwell, is a four- Rated PG. hour delight. In the store you’ll also find the contributions of other Wednesday, August 8: Murder on the Orient Express Michigan artists and artisans, as well as unique gifts features many famous faces and is based on the book by from throughout the world. Agatha Christie. Rated PG.
If your study project has to get done, check in to Thursday Afternoons - This film series will take place the store and check out the selection of pens, on the third Thursday of every month and feature pencils, highlighters, notebooks, flash drives, movies that were featured on AFI’s 100 Greatest Films diskettes and more. Remember, proceeds from list. Films start at 1 p.m. and no registration is required. store merchandise sales go directly back to the library! Thursday, May 17: Forrest Gump. Tom Hanks stars as a naive man who finds himself in the midst of major The Library Store is open from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. on milestones in American history. Rated PG-13. Monday and Tuesday and 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Wednesday through Saturday. Thursday, June 21: Rear Window. Wheelchair-bound photojournalist L.B. Jeffries and his beautiful fiancee Lisa Fremont spy on their neighbors and try to solve a 15% off brutal murder no one else believes occurred. Rated PG. Celebrate the start of summer reading! Thursday, July 19: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. During the week of June 18 - June 23, 2007 this Honor Independence Day by watching Jimmy Stewart coupon is worth a 15% discount on regularly in his Oscar-winning performance as a short-term sena- tor. Not rated. priced merchandise at the Library Gift Store
(Friends merchandise and specially priced items excluded. Thursday, August 16: Double Indemnity. This classic May not be combined with other offers) 1940’s film noir involves a plot by a greedy wife and insurance agent to collect on a policy payable upon death. Not rated. 5 Get a clue @ your library There are mysterious things happening at the library this summer. Become a summer sleuth, Get a Clue @ Your Library, and join this year’s summer reading club. Read some great mystery books, create your own detective kit, or try your hand at solving a crime at just a few of the many programs for kids to participate in. And it’s not just for kids anymore: teens and adults have their own mystery program to follow.
Summer reading begins June 18 and continues through August 11. Children who finish the 15 hours of reading will be entered, at each branch, in a drawing for the grand prize of a puppet. One lucky child from our service area will win a Nintendo Wii®! Winners will be announced at our final program on August 14. Shrek BINGO Joel Tacey Kicks Off Summer What do Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey have in common? Reading They are all characters in Shrek BINGO on Help us find the mystery in Joel Tacey’s comedy- Saturday, May 5 at 11 a.m. at the North Branch. variety show as he kicks off the library’s summer This program is for ages 6-11. Registration begins reading club. This family-friendly show is jam-packed May 5. with trick juggling, “dangerous” stunts and lots of Parachute Games audience participation. Joel Tacey will kick off summer reading at all three library locations! Join us Come to the South Branch on on the dates and times listed below to get in the spirit Wednesday, June 20 at 10 a.m. or 10:45 of summer reading. No registration is required for a.m. for fun parachute games. Ages 3-6 any of these performances. years are welcome. Registration begins June 6. Toddler Crafts South Branch: Friday, June 22 at 10:30 a.m. Little crafters ages 2-3 are invited to attend a 30-minute North Branch: Friday, June 22 at 1:30 p.m. craft program at the North Branch. This program Main Library: Monday, June 25 at 10:30 a.m. will take place twice this summer on Thursday, June Crime Caper Mystery Party 14 at 10:30 a.m. and Monday, August 13 at 10:30 Oh no! The original bookplate designed by illustrator a.m. Registration begins two weeks before each Mark Teague disappeared before the craft session. children’s librarian could put it on PAWS for Reading display. Help us discover the Children are invited to practice their thief at our Crime Caper reading skills at PAWS for Reading Mystery Party. The party is activities. No registration is required. so mysterious that it is being held at the North Branch and South Branch the Main Library. The Crime PAWS dogs will be here at 2 p.m. Caper is for children ages 7-11. on the following Saturdays: May 19, June 16 and Will you help us solve the mystery? July 21 . North Branch on Monday, July 9 at 2 p.m. Main Library Registration begins on June 25. PAWS dogs will be here at 6:30 p.m. on the following Mondays: May 14, June 11 and 25, July 9 and 23, Main Library on Wednesday, August 1 at 2 p.m. August 6 and 20. Registration begins July 18. 6 Main Library Story Times Summer story time will run for two sessions. Session I Registration Reminder will run the week of April 16 through May 24. Session Registration for programs is required unless II will run the week of June 25 through the week of July otherwise noted. Due to limited space we 30. Registration is requested for story time at the Main cannot accommodate group registrations for Library only. Registration begins April 2 for session I. events. This includes daycare and Scout troops. Registration begins June 11 for session II. Please remember that you can always register online at the Events page at www.cmpl.org/ Main Library Events. Mondays at 9:30 a.m. (0 - 10 months) Mondays at 10:30 a.m. (11 - 36 months) Main Library 226-5030 Mondays at 11:15 a.m. (11 - 36 months) North Branch 226-5083 Tuesdays at 10 a.m. (2 - 3 years) South Branch 226-5073 Tuesdays at 2 p.m. (3 - 5 years) Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. (2 - 3 years) Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. (2 - 3 years) Sidewalk Chalk Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m. (2 - 3 years) Grab your chalk and stop by the Main Library Wednesdays at 11 a.m. (3 - 5 years) between 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Thursday, June 28 to Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. (Family) decorate the sidewalk. Registration begins June 14. Visit the North Branch from 2-6 p.m. on Tuesday, Branch Story Times July 3 to create your masterpiece on our sidewalks. Summer story time will run for two sessions. Session I This program is for all ages. Registration begins on will run the week of May 1 through May 29. Session II June 19 for North Branch. will run the week of June 25 through the week of July 30. “Kidlitt” Book Discussions North Branch Kids entering grade 4 and up can participate in our Tuesdays at 2 p.m. (3 - 6 years) book discussions this summer. You can pick up your Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. (3 - 6 years) copy of the book and register at the Children’s Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. (12 - 24 months) Reference desk at the Main Library. The book Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m. (12 - 24 months) discussions will be held at 2:30 p.m. in the Activity Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. (0 - 11 months) Room at the Main Library. Registration is required Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. (2 - 3 years) and begins two weeks prior to each discussion date. Thursdays at 11:15 a.m. (2 - 3 years) Thursday, June 28 at 2:30 p.m. South Branch Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliet Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. (18 - 36 months) Thursday, July 26 at 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. (3 - 5 years) Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. (18 - 36 months) Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. (3 - 5 years) Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. (Family) Scooby-doo Mystery Party Come join us at the South Branch on Saturday, July Baby Play Times 14 at 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. for a Scooby-doo Mystery The Main Library will host party. Help Scooby-doo solve a mystery, make Baby Play Time at 9:30 a.m. crafts, and have a Scooby snack. This program is for on Mondays and Wednesdays ages 3 and up. Registration begins on Saturday, June the week of April 16 through 30. May 24 and the week of June 25 through July 30. The Main Library Baby Play Times Summer Crafts will also include a make-and-take craft each week. Take a break from swimming and sun at our Summer The North Branch will host Baby Play Time on Crafts on Wednesday, July 18 at 2 p.m. Summer Tuesdays at 10 a.m. beginning the week of May 1 Crafts is at the North Branch for ages 4-8. through May 29. No registration is required. Registration begins on July 3. 7 Dinosaur CSI Crimesolver Crafts Join us at the Main Library on Thursday, July 12 at Make a deerstalker hat, practice fingerprint techniques 6:30 p.m. when Paleo Joe will take us back in time to and other detective craft fun at Crimesolver Crafts at learn about the victims and predators, the North Branch on Wednesday, June 27 at 2 p.m. life and death of the dinosaurs. This program is for ages 5-10. Registration begins This high-energy program June 13. will share the techniques used in the investigation of Harry Potter Scavenger Hunt how these creatures lived and Sharpen your wizarding skills and help us find the died. See the evidence and discover the stories that are Goblet of Fire, Gringotts gold, chocolate frogs, and told through Dinosaur CSI. This program is for ages 7 more at the North Branch and through adults. No registration is required. Main Library from July 13-July 21. Children of all ages are invited Kids DDR/GH Open Houses to participate in preparation for This summer CMPL will host DDR and Guitar Hero the final Harry Potter book, Harry for kids on Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. in the Potter and the Deathly Hollows. auditorium at the Main Library. This program is for Pick up your scavenger hunt form children only, going into grades 3-5. Come to have at the Information Desk at the North Branch or the fun, but make sure to dress in comfortable clothing Children’s Reference Desk at the Main Library and and shoes. No registration required. return it for a fun prize anytime that week. Wednesday, July 11 Harry Potter Movie Marathon Get ready for the newest Harry Potter movie by Wednesday, July 25 catching up on the first four films at our two-day Wednesday, August 8 movie marathon. We will show two movies each day and those who attend have a chance to win door Movie Matinees prizes. Join us on Thursday, July 5 and Friday, July 6 CMPL will be hosting movie matinees. in the auditorium at the Main Library. We will Snacks will be provided and you are provide popcorn and there will be a break in between welcome to bring your own beverage in so feel free to bring a lunch if you plan to stay all day. a closed container. Registration is Registration begins Thursday, June 21. The movie required and begins two weeks prior schedule is as follows: to the movie date. Please call the appropriate branch to register. Thursday, July 5 at 10:30 a.m. Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone (PG, 2h 32m) Main Library Saturday, May 12 at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, July 5 at 2:30 p.m. Shrek (Rated PG) Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets (PG, 2h 41m)
North Branch Friday, July 6 at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 12 at 2 p.m. Harry Potter & the Prisoner of Azkaban (PG, 2h 16m) Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (Rated PG) Friday, July 6 at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 25 at 2 p.m. Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire (PG-13, 2h 30m) The Great Mouse Detective (Rated G) Sleuthing with the Stars What do Nancy Drew, Cam Jansen, Nate the Great, South Branch and Encyclopedia Brown have in common? They are Monday, June 25 at 2 p.m. all famous kid detectives that will help our local kids Aloha Scooby Doo (Rated G) Open to children 3 and up. solve a mystery at the North Branch at Sleuthing Monday, July 30 at 2 p.m. with the Stars. This program is at the North Branch Monster House (Rated PG) Open to children 7 and up. on Monday, July 30 at 2 p.m. for ages 6-10. Registration begins on July 16. 8 Craft Club Knit Club Children ages 8 and up are invited to explore a new Join the knit club and knit a square craft from 7-8 p.m. on Thursdays at the Main for charity! Bring your own yarn Library this summer. Registration is required and and needles available at any craft begins two weeks prior to each event. Take a look store. Beginner knitters are at the fun crafts we’re making this summer and join welcome and basic stitches will be us! taught. Registration begins June 7. Knit Club is intended for ages 8 and up. Knit Club will meet from Thursday, June 28 - Beading 7-8 p.m. at the Main Library on the following dates: Thursday, July 26 - Card Making Thursday, August 23 - Grab Bag Craft Thursday, June 21 Thursday, July 5 Make a Detective Kit Thursday, July 19 Calling all would-be detectives ages 5 to 9: prepare to Fun with Jewelry become a super sleuth. A good detective needs Have some fun at the South Branch creating jewelry credentials and a disguise and decorating a jewelry box in which to store all of before he or she can go your creations on Saturday, July 28 at 2 p.m. This sleuthing. Join us at the program is for children 5-12 years old. Registration is Main Library on required and begins July 14. Wednesday, July 18 at 2 p.m. to make your own Masquerade Ball detective ID, a unique Come to the North Branch for masks, games, and fun disguise and a folder to hide at our Masquerade Ball on Thursday, August 9 at your super secret sleuthing stuff. 10:30 a.m. for ages 4-8. Registration begins on July 26. You may bring a stamp-sized photograph for your ID. Registration is required Science of Sports and begins on July 5. From soccer to baseball, sports are a daily lesson in physics. Marcey Walsh will lead us Rumpelstiltskin @ the Library on an exploration of the science Who was the little man who spun straw into gold and behind sports. Learn about friction, took the Queen’s baby as payment? Rumpelstiltskin! momentum and speed, gravity and Rick Morse Puppets will present this story at the force in this interactive program. Join Main Library on Thursday, July 19 at 10 a.m. This us at the Main Library on Thursday, crowd pleasing program is open to the public. No August 9 at 10 a.m. This program is for children ages registration is required. 5 and older; no registration is required. Monday Movie Matinees Magic @ the Library The mysterious magic of Jason Abbot will bring our Come to the library to get out of the heat and enjoy a summer reading program to a close. fun movie program. The Main Library will show a Watch closely to catch his sleight of short movie, share a snack and provide a simple craft hand; be amazed as he escapes from a on Mondays at 2:30 p.m. in the auditorium. The craft straight jacket. Audience participation is is geared for preschool through 1st grade but all ages encouraged to enhance the magic. This are welcome to attend. Registration is required and family program will be at the Main begins two weeks prior to each movie date. Library on Tuesday, August 14 at July 9 Swimmy 3 p.m. No registration is required.
July 23 How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight? Back to School Story Time Join us for back to school stories and fun on August 6 Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel Wednesday, August 29 at 10:30 a.m. This program is for ages 3-6 at the North Branch and registration is August 20 The Day Jimmy’s Boa Ate the Wash not required. 9 Teen Program Reminders th th All programs are for 6 through 12 graders Summer Reading Kickoff “You ONLY! Registration is required for all Never Know @ Your Library” programs unless otherwise noted. To Mark your calendars for Friday, June 22 from register call 226-5040 or visit our Events 3-5 p.m. at the Main Library to celebrate the end of page at www.cmpl.org. school and register for the Teen Summer Reading Club. We will TAC Meeting Reminder have a library scavenger hunt, The Teen Advisory Council will have their last DDR/Guitar Hero and meeting on Wednesday, May 16 from 4-5 p.m. at the refreshments. If you come and Main Library and then will not meet again until register for Summer Reading you September 2007. The first fall 2007 TAC meeting will will be entered in a prize drawing for be on Wednesday, September 19 from 4-5 p.m. at the an ipod shuffle! This program is for Main Library. We are looking for new members, teens only entering grades 6-12. No registration is grades 6-12 if you are interested in participating next required. fall. “YNK @ Your Library” Teen Anime Movie Matinee Summer Reading Club Join us at the Main Library for an Read anything you want (books, magazines, graphic afternoon of Anime. The TAC will be novels, etc.) for 15 hours and you will be entered hosting an anime movie from 2-4 p.m. into the Grand Prize drawing for a Nintendo Wii®! in the auditorium on Saturday, May Register and pick up your reading log at the Adult 19. No registration required. Nonfiction desk at the Win a Nintendo Wii! Main Library or at the Wrap-up Murder Mystery South or North Branch reference desks. If you read Party more than 15 hours you can enter the Above & If you are a teen in grades 6-12 and you complete our Beyond prize drawing for each extra hour you read teen mystery-themed summer reading club, you will (up to 10 extra hours) for chances to win a gift card receive an invitation to participate in the Wrap-up to Borders, Target or Best Buy. The Grand Prize and Murder Mystery Party on Wednesday, August 15 Above & Beyond winners will be announced at the from 3-5 p.m. You will Wrap-up Murder Mystery Party. receive a character profile and instructions Weekly Prize Contest with your invitation. We All teens entering grades 6-12 registered for the Teen will have food and Summer Reading Club have a chance to win prizes drinks and will also every week beginning June 25 - August 11. Simply announce the Grand read a book and complete an entry blank available at Prize Winner and Above any one of our three branches to enter. Winners will and Beyond winners at be drawn and contacted by phone on the following the party. This program is by invitation only and if Tuesday. Enter as many times as you would like you have questions please contact us at 226-5040 or each week. Prizes may include bowling passes, laser by e-mail at [email protected]. tag passes, gift cards, and 7-11 certificates. 10 Duct Tape Workshop William Beacom will be conducting a duct tape workshop on Thursday, August 2 from 2:30-4 p.m. William has been featured on the Late Show with David Letterman and has been duct taping for five years. This program is for teens only, going into DDR/GH Spring Open Houses grades 6-12. We will provide the duct tape and no This spring the TAC will be hosting DDR and Guitar previous skills are needed. Registration begins Hero open house for teens only, grades 6-12. These Thursday, July 19. will be on Friday, May 11 and Friday, June 15 from 3- 5:30 p.m. in the auditorium at the Main Library. Wear Harry Potter Movie Marathon comfortable clothing and shoes and no registration Get ready for the newest Harry Potter movie by required. catching up on the first four at our two-day movie marathon. We will show two movies Teen DDR/GH Open Houses each day and those who attend have a This summer CMPL will host DDR and Guitar Hero chance to win door prizes. Join us on on Wednesdays from 3-5 p.m. in the auditorium at the Thursday, July 5 and Friday, July 6 Main Library. If you are a teen in in the auditorium at the Main grades 6 – 12, come practice your Library. We will provide popcorn skills for our upcoming and there will be a break in between DDR tournament or just so feel free to bring a lunch if you come to relax and have plan to stay all day. Registration begins Thursday, fun. Wear comfortable June 21. The movie schedule is as follows: clothing and shoes and no registration required. Thursday, July 5 at 10:30 a.m. Due to the library being closed for Independence Day, Harry Potter &the Sorcerer’s Stone (PG, 2h 32m) there will be no open house on Wednesday, July 4.
Thursday, July 5 at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 27 Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets (PG, 2h 41m) Wednesday, July 11 Friday, July 6 at 10:30 a.m. Harry Potter & the Prisoner of Azkaban (PG, 2h 16m) Wednesday, July 18 *DDR Tournament* Friday, July 6 at 2:30 p.m. Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire (PG-13, 2h 30m) Wednesday, July 25
Teen Scrapbooking Club Wednesday, August 1 The Teen Scrapbooking Club will meet on Wednesday, August 8 Saturday, June 2 from 2:30-4 p.m. at the Main Library, upstairs in the Activity Room. You can share scrapbooking ideas and learn Teen DDR Tournament fun techniques to make your If you are a teen in grades 6-12 come to the 2nd annual photos and memories last. Please DDR tournament at the Main Library on Wednesday, bring photos, scraps, pens, etc. July 18 in the auditorium from 3-5 p.m. Wear and we will provide glue, die-cuts, comfortable shoes and clothing and we will provide special scissors, and paper for use refreshments. A prize will be awarded for three levels during the session. We will also of difficulty and door prizes will be randomly drawn have snacks. This club is for teens only, grades 6-12. from those who attend. Registration begins Registration begins Saturday, May 19. Wednesday, June 27.
11 Bob-Lo: An Island in Troubled The Muskegon River with Waters Author Jeff Alexander For years Detroiters and Canadians traveled to a small The Muskegon River has emerged as one of the island off Grosse Ile to enjoy summer fun and amuse- most ecologically important, and imperiled, streams in ment. But to some, the island, originally called Bois the Great Lakes basin. The 220-mile-long river is the Blanc Island, was home. Author Annessa Carlisle most productive salmon stream in the Midwest delves into the story of Bob-Lo and has a diversity of ecological and biological features island in her book Bob-Lo: An Island unmatched by any other river in Michigan. However, in Troubled Waters. Carlisle will the Muskegon is threatened by poorly planned urban visit the Main Library on Thurs- development that could negate many of the day, May 10 at 7 p.m. to share the environmental improvements that have been history of Bob-Lo Island and the achieved. Veteran environmental reporter Jeff story of Dorothy Tresness, the Alexander examines the creation, uses of, devastation, longest-residing private citizen of and restoration of the island. Her story is as turbulent Michigan’s historic as the island itself. Carlisle will discuss how Bob-Lo and beautiful Island has been a picnic ground, an amusement park Muskegon River in and a home to million-dollar mansions. Copies of her his book The book will be for sale and she will autograph them Muskegon: The following the program. Registration is required and Majesty and Tragedy begins April 26. Call (586) 226-5050 or visit the of Michigan’s Rarest Events page at www.cmpl.org to register. River.
The Climate Project Alexander will be at Global warming is a very serious issue that is effecting the Main Library on Monday, May 21 at 6:30 p.m. to the world. Kathryn Savoie is a local speaker trained discuss his book as part of the Michigan Notable by former Vice President Al Gore on this topic. With Authors series and Michigan Week. Registration for the summer season, this program begins Monday, May 7. Call 226-5040 and many O-Zone or visit the Events page at www.cmpl.org to register. action days coming, it is important to My Father’s Compass learn about the From 1892 to 1934 countless Italian immigrants effect we have on passed through Ellis Island to come to America and the environment. start a new life. Author Perry J. Martini takes you on On Wednesday, a personal journey of immigration in his latest book May 16 at 6:30 p.m. My Father’s Compass. The story features the tale of the Main Library Kathryn is an ecologist and was one of Martini’s father as an immigrant and his passion for will sponsor a the first 50 individuals trained to present his heritage and a love for America. It also touches on program on the a version of Al Gore’s presentation on global warming. Italian immigration to the Michigan and Ohio area. importance of the Perry Martini will be at the Main Library on Wednes- environment and what you can do to help curb the day, May 23 at 6:30 p.m. as part of Michigan Week. effects of global warming. Registration is required Copies of his book will be available for purchase and and begins May 2. Call 226-5040 or visit the Events autograph following his presentation. Registration is page at www.cmpl.org to register. required and begins Wednesday, May 9. Call 226- 5040 or visit the Events page at www.cmpl.org. 12 Adult Summer Reading Join the fun at CMPL this summer by getting involved in the Adult Summer Reading Club! Starting June 18, pick up an entry form at any CMPL location. The rules are simple: read or listen to any three books between June 18 and August 6, then fill out an entry form with the titles and authors you read. Once your form is completed, turn it in at any reference desk and you could win a fabulous prize! This year we will conduct a bi-weekly prize drawing at all three locations and a grand prize drawing at the end of summer reading. The grand prize this year is a CD Walkman® player. Pick up a form June 18 for your chance to win! Get In the Queue this Summer! Beginning June 1, Clinton and Macomb Township residents can get In the Queue so holds are automatically placed on the newest hardcover bestsellers by your favorite authors. As we enter records into the catalog, we will create holds for In the Queue members, which will be randomly sorted each time to ensure fairness of placement. Your membership In the Queue will be effective with those new books entered into the catalog after we receive your request. Holds cannot be placed on items already in the catalog via In the Queue. (A librarian will be happy to help you place those holds). Bring in this page or visit www.cmpl.org/ GoodReads/Default.asp to Get in the Queue.
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Lynn Harris Steve Martini Lisa Scottoline Barbara Taylor Bradford Jude Deveraux Jane Heller Alexander McCall Smith Anita Shreve Suzanne Brockmann Eric Jerome Dickey Tony Hillerman Terry McMillan Anne Rivers Siddons Dan Brown Janet Evanovich Tami Hoag Judith McNaught Nicholas Sparks Sandra Brown Richard Paul Evans Kay Hooper Brad Meltzer LaVyrle Spencer Candace Bushnell Linda Fairstein Linda Howard Fern Michaels Danielle Steel Tracy Chevalier Jane Feather Greg Iles Janette Oke Amy Tan Lee Child Joy Fielding Iris Johansen James Patterson Scott Turow Tom Clancy Vince Flynn Jan Karon Elizabeth Peters Anne Tyler Mary Higgins Clark Ken Follett Jonathan Kellerman Jodi Picoult Omar Tyree Harlan Coben Nicci French Marian Keyes Mary Jo Putney Jennifer Weiner Jackie Collins Stephen Frey Sue Monk Kidd Amanda Quick Lori Wick Michael Connelly Lisa Gardner Stephen King Anna Quindlen Stuart Woods Robin Cook Tess Gerritsen Sophie Kinsella Kathy Reichs Zane 13 Wednesday, March 16 at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 20 at The Climate Project 10 & 10:45 a.m. Main Library Parachute Games South Branch Thursday, May 17 at 1 p.m. CMPL presents Forrest Gump Thursday, June 21 at 1 p.m. May Main Library CMPL presents Rear Window Wednesday, May 2 at 5:30 p.m. Main Library Used Book Sale - Friends Night Saturday, May 19 at 2 p.m. Main Library TAC Anime Movie Thursday, June 21 at 7 p.m. Main Library Knit Club Thursday, May 3 at 12 p.m. Main Library Used Book Sale Saturday, May 19 at 2 p.m. Main Library PAWS for Reading Friday, June 22 at 10:30 a.m. South Branch Joel Tacey Friday, May 4 at 9:30 a.m. South Branch Used Book Sale Monday, May 21 at 6:30 p.m. Main Library Author Jeff Alexander Friday, June 22 at 1:30 p.m. Main Library Joel Tacey Saturday, May 5 at 9:30 a.m. North Branch Used Book Sale Tuesday, May 22 at 7 p.m. Main Library History of Love Book Talk Friday, June 22 at 3 p.m. Main Library Teen Summer Reading Kick-Off Saturday, May 5 at 11 a.m. Main Library Shrek Bingo Wednesday, May 23 at 6:30 p.m. North Branch My Father’s Compass Monday, June 25 at 10:30 a.m. Main Library Joel Tacey Saturday, May 5 at 12 p.m. Main Library The Glass Castle Book Talk Saturday, May 26 - Monday, May 28 South Branch CLOSED for Memorial Day Monday, June 25 at 2 p.m. All CMPL locations Aloha Scooby Doo Sunday, May 6 at 1:15 p.m. South Branch Used Book Sale - Bag Day Main Library June Saturday, June 2 at 12 p.m. Tuesday, June 26 at 7 p.m. In the Company of the Courtesan Speed of Dark Book Talk Wednesday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m. Main Library CMPL presents An Inconvenient Truth Book Talk South Branch Main Library Wednesday, June 27 at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 2 at 2:30 p.m. Crimesolver Crafts Thursday, May 10 at 7 p.m. North Branch The History of Bob-Lo Island Teen Scrapbooking Main Library Main Library Wednesday, June 27 at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 13 at 6:30 p.m. Chasing Vermeer Book Talk Thursday, May 10 at 7 p.m. Main Library We Need to Talk About Kevin CMPL presents The Prestige Main Library Book Talk Wednesday, June 27 at 3 p.m. Main Library Thursday, June 14 at 10:30 a.m. Teen Open DDR/Guitar Hero Main Library Friday, May 11 at 3 p.m. Toddler Crafts North Branch Teen Open DDR/Guitar Hero Thursday, June 28 at 9 a.m. Main Library Thursday, June 14 at 7 p.m. Sidewalk Chalk Main Library Saturday, May 12 at 2:30 p.m. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the CMPL presents Shrek Night-Time Book Talk Main Library Thursday, June 28 at 7 p.m. Main Library Craft Club - Beading Main Library Sunday, May 13 Friday, June 15 at 3 p.m. CLOSED for Mother’s Day Teen Open DDR/Guitar Hero All CMPL locations Main Library July Tuesday, July 3 at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 15 at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 16 at 2 p.m. Sidewalk Chalk Postmortem Book Talk PAWS for Reading North Branch North Branch South Branch Thursday, July 5 at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 16 at 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 19 at 10 a.m. Harry Potter Double Feature TAC Meeting The Two Minute Rule Book Talk Main Library Main Library North Branch 14 Thursday, July 5 at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 19 at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 4 at 12 p.m. Knit Club CMPL presents Mr. Smith Goes to The Eyre Affair Book Talk Main Library Washington South Branch Main Library Friday, July 6 at 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 6 at 2:30 p.m. Harry Potter Double Feature Thursday, July 19 at 7 p.m. Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel Main Library Knit Club Main Library Main Library Saturday, July 7 at 12 p.m. Wednesday, August 8 at 1 p.m. The Devil in the White City Saturday, July 21 at 2 p.m. Kids DDR and Guitar Hero Book Talk PAWS for Reading Main Library South Branch South Branch Wednesday, August 8 at 3 p.m. Monday, July 9 at 2 p.m. Monday, July 23 at 2:30 p.m. Teen Open DDR/Guitar Hero Crime Caper Party How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight? Main Library North Branch Main Library Wednesday, August 8 at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 9 at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 24 at 7 p.m. CMPL presents CMPL presents Swimmy Case Histories Book Talk Murder on the Orient Express Main Library Main Library Main Library
Wednesday, July 11 at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 25 at 1 p.m. Thursday, August 9 at 10 a.m. Kids DDR and Guitar Hero Kids DDR and Guitar Hero Science of Sports Main Library Main Library Main Library Wednesday, July 11 at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 25 at 2 p.m. Thursday, August 9 at 10:30 a.m. CMPL presents National Treasure CMPL presents The Great Masquerade Ball Main Library Mouse Detective North Branch North Branch Thursday, July 12 at 2 p.m. Thursday, August 9 at 7 p.m. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Wednesday, July 25 at 3 p.m. Gilead Book Talk North Branch Teen Open DDR/Guitar Hero Main Library Main Library Thursday, July 12 at 6:30 p.m. Monday, August 13 at 10:30 a.m. Dinosaur CSI Thursday, July 26 at 2:30 p.m. Toddler Crafts Main Library Artemis Fowl Book Talk North Branch Main Library Thursday, July 12 at 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 14 at 3 p.m. Bowling Alone Book Talk Thursday, July 26 at 7 p.m. Jason Abbot Magic Main Library Craft Club - Card Making Main Library Main Library Saturday, July 14 at 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. Thursday, August 16 at 1 p.m. Scooby Doo Mystery Party Saturday, July 28 at 2 p.m. CMPL presents Double Indemnity South Branch Fun with Jewelry Main Library South Branch Tuesday, July 17 at 10 a.m. Monday, August 20 at 2:30 p.m. The Cat Dancers Book Talk Monday, July 30 at 2 p.m. The Day Jimmy’s Boa Ate the Wash North Branch CMPL presents Monster House Main Library South Branch Wednesday, July 18 at 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 21 at 10 a.m. Summer Crafts Monday, July 30 at 2 p.m. Lion in the Valley Book Talk North Branch Sleuthing with the Stars Main Library North Branch Wednesday, July 18 at 2 p.m. Thursday, August 23 at 7 p.m. Make a Detective Kit August Craft Club - Grab Bag Craft Main Library Main Library Wednesday, August 1 at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 18 at 3 p.m. Crime Caper Party Tuesday, August 28 at 7 p.m. Teen DDR Tournament Main Library Broken for You Book Talk Main Library Main Library Wednesday, August 1 at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 19 at 10 a.m. Teen Open DDR/Guitar Hero Wednesday, August 29 at 10:30 a.m. Morse Puppets: Rumpelstiltskin Main Library Back to School Story Time Main Library North Branch Thursday, August 2 at 2:30 p.m. Duct Tape Workshop Main Library 15 Used Book Sale Quilt Raffle The Friends of the Library have been working fever- The Friends of the Library are raffling off a baby quilt ishly to collect and sort the many donations that have just in time for spring. The multi-colored baby quilt is come into the library. perfect for a boy or a After all that work it is girl and will be raffled time for the Spring Used off on Tuesday, May 8 Book Sale. Stop by the at a meeting of the Main Library on any of Friends of the Library. the following dates and Hurry! The number times to get a great deal of tickets is limited to on classics, bestsellers 750. Tickets are and more! Please note available at all CMPL that we cannot accommodate strollers at the book sale locations for $1 each on Wednesday or Thursday. Also note that a mem- or six tickets for $5. Come to the Main Library bership to the Friends of the Library is available at during the Used Book Sale and see the quilt in person. any time at any CMPL location. You do not need to be present to win. Wednesday, May 2 Volunteer Opportunities 5:30 -8:30 p.m. The Friends of the Library are looking for volunteers to Friends Night Only help set up for the Used Book Sale. Activities include Thursday, May 3 moving and sorting books. If you can help, please 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. contact Jan Jones at [email protected] or stop by the Main Library at any of the following times to help: Friday, May 4 and Saturday, May 5 9:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. Friday, April 27 and Saturday, April 28 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sunday, May 6 1:15 -3:15 p.m. Sunday, April 29 Bag Day 1:15 - 5 p.m. Monday, May 7 Monday, April 30 and Tuesday, May 1 9:30 a.m. -12 p.m. 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free Book Day
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