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NEWSLETTER FRUITPORT BRANCH Summer 2016 Vol. 1 Issue 1 A community-wide library system providing services and programs to enrich our lives.

FROMAn Update from THE FAMILY CONCERT WITH JIM GILL Kelly Richards, Director Saturday, July 30 at 11:00 am Muskegon Township Branch

DIRECTOR Join us for the first ever MADL- wide end of Summer Welcome to the Muskegon Area District Library first district Celebration for all ages— LOOK wide newsletter edition. In our eleventh year as a District centrally located at the Library, we are proud to serve the community with tremendous Muskegon Township Branch. INSIDE life-long learning opportunities all year long. Jim Gill, award-winning musician During the past year, we have seen exciting new programs and , offers more than a TO FIND and services offered for our patrons and friends. Through our show to watch. Each concert is 10 community branches, we help transform our communities an opportunity for family play! MORE by providing many options for continuous learning. And Get ready to sing, clap, dance and by providing these opportunities through knowledge and sneeze along. Gill’s distinctive GREAT information and access for everyone, we all benefit. In this music play creates the spirit of a newsletter you will read about the many programs planned for family room in the concert hall PROGRAMS! your learning and enjoyment. I hope you will take advantage and is an invitation to children, of them and visit us at any one of our neighborhood gathering parents and grandparents to sing places — your local branch Library. and play together! Check out Jim Gill’s CDs at any MADL Branch. Some of the significant highlights this past year included new services and programs for children: As always, this event is free and open to the public.

• Last June, “Gordon” from Sesame Street came to town and was a big hit with kids. Hundreds of people, families and children attended the lively programs held at the Dalton, Muskegon Heights, Muskegon Township, Norton Shores, and North Muskegon branches, as well as at Barnes & Noble. Fans joined Gordon singing “Sing, Sing a Song,” dancing and later 2016 Millage Election had their pictures taken with him and received autographs.

• Early Childhood Literacy AWE stations—The Early Millage Election – Tuesday, August 2 Literacy Station,™ designed specifically for our youngest learners, ages 2–8, with over 4,000 learning activities, were On Tuesday, August 2, 2016, Muskegon County • Library for the Blind and Physically added. The fun, interactive and engaging content spans residents will vote on an operating millage renewal Handicapped — The LBPH provides talking and increase. The proposed 1.249 millage proposal and playback equipment in digital format all seven curricular areas: math, science and nature, social will renew the current 0.749 mills with an additional for individuals with a visual or ­physical disability. studies and geography, reading, art and music, writing and 0.5 mills and provide funding for a period­ of 10 years MADL will develop an assistive technology lab computer skills, and reference. We added these stations through 2026. The existing millage provides funding to include computers with programs designed at the Dalton, Muskegon Heights, North Muskegon and through December 31, 2016. The Muskegon Area specifically for the disabled and limited mobility Ravenna branches. The Norton Shores branch has two District Library will cease to operate without a furniture. millage renewal. stations as well. • Lifelong Learning Opportunities — MADL What will the millage fund? will enrich the lives of thousands of residents in the community through reading, cultural, The Muskegon Area District Library (MADL) recreational and educational­ programs. property tax millage provides 83% of the MADL provides access to information in a operating funds for extensive services offered at variety of ways, including electronic, e-books 10 ­community branches. Services­ include on-line and materials, and serves as a well-known and in-branch materials, programs, ­technology community gathering place. Additional and staff. A millage renewal will provide: programs, electronic­ materials, technology and increased hours of operation will be offered. • Early Literacy Outreach — MADL provides educational and reading programs­ for the community’s youngest learners through Property Taxes 83% extensive summer­ reading and storytime • Early literacy is a high priority in Muskegon County and programs. Plans are being made to add more Other Penal Fines impacts the future growth of our community. In 2015, ­computers and create new learning spaces for 4% 9% State Aid children. 4% nearly 8,000 parents and children participated in our Muskegon Area District Library many Storytime programs. We engage with our youngest 2015 Operating Income learners, through our Baby Time Program for children zero to 18 months, our Tiny Tots Program for children zero to 36 months, our Toddler Program for two- to three-year-olds, and our Preschool Program for three- to five-year-olds. Through For more information: www.madl.org/millage music, rhythm, rhymes, books, crafts, movement, and pre- reading games, we increase children’s exposure to books and early literacy activities. ALL CHILDREN... On Your Mark, Get Set, READ! Join the Summer Reading Club at MADL and earn prizes. STORYTIMES Yoga for Kids Tuesday, July 12 Baby Time Joel Tacey’s Page Racer Comedy Show 10:00 am First & Third Saturdays Monday, June 20 On Your Mark, Get Set, READ! North Muskegon Branch June 4 – August 20 10:00 am Traditional yoga poses are brought 10:00 am Summer Reading Club Norton Shores Branch June 13 – July 30 to life to help kids cultivate a deeper Norton Shores Branch SPRINT, RUN and LEAP into books with ALL MADL BRANCHES understanding of their environment Aimed exclusively for infants ages 0 to 18 Jumpin’ Joel as he brings eight amazing Ages 3 – 6th Grade and themselves while developing months and their caregivers, Baby Time books to life. Hilarious comedy, dazzling Join the Summer Reading Club and strength, flexibility, coordination and is a great chance to introduce babies to magic, wacky stunts, and lots of audience earn prizes. For every two hours —in both body and mind. music, rhythm and rhyme – all important participation make this program a blast. completed, readers can enter a drawing Please bring a towel or yoga mat. For pre-lingual and pre-literacy skills. for a great prize. The more time spent kids 8 – 12 years old. Call the Library to No registration required. On Your Mark, Get Set, Jump Rope reading, the more chances to win! register. Thursday, June 23 Storytime 2:00 – 4:00 pm Rubber Ducky Relay Race Wednesdays, June 15 – August 3 Muskegon Heights Branch Thursday, July 14 11:15 am See a jump rope team in action and learn 2:00 – 4:00 pm North Muskegon Branch how jumping rope can be good exercise. Muskegon Heights Branch Join us for stories, rhymes, songs, and Kids ages 7 – 12 in attendance will get Let’s see whose rubber ducky is the more! Summer storytime is for children 6 their own jump ropes while supplies last. fastest in the Rubber Ducky Relay and under. No registration required. Call the Library to register. Race. After the race, you can make a craft. Call the Library to register. Pajama Night Storytime Wiggle and Shout Dance Party Mondays, June 20 – July 25 Monday, June 27 Kids Karate and Self Defense 6:30 pm 10:00 am Saturday, July 16 Norton Shores Branch Norton Shores Branch 11:00 am Miss Gillian will share books, music, crafts Think dance parties are boring? Think Summer Reading Club North Muskegon Branch and fun with families. No registration again. Parents and kids are welcome Kick-off Carnival Kids 6 – 10 join us to learn effective required. to join in the fun as we wiggle, stretch, Friday, June 10 street proofing and life skills in a fun bounce, and dance. Ages 3 and up. 12:00 – 2:00 pm environment. Emphasis is placed North Muskegon Branch on respect and self-discipline while THE STRIPED CIRCUS Make a Fairy Garden Start off the summer with a BANG! Join learning basic self-defense. An amazing display of circus Tuesday, June 28 us at the North Muskegon Branch to entertainment. See circus acts featuring 10:30 am celebrate the beginning of our Summer The Fresh Food Fairy, Hether Frayer physical fun, and North Muskegon Branch Reading Club for ALL AGES. There will Monday, July 18 ground acrobatics. (No circus animals, Make a miniature fairy garden perfect be a bounce house, trackless train, 10:00 am just circus people.) for your room. Prepare to get your hands tattoos, carnival games, a photo booth Norton Shores Branch Monday, June 13 dirty. All supplies will be provided. Call and PRIZES. This is a community event The Fresh Food Fairy is here to share 10:30 am Dalton Branch the Library to register. with local churches and businesses information on making healthy eating 1:00 pm Holton Branch participating. Some snacks and drinks fun! We will be trying some bicycle- 3:00 pm Montague Branch Urban Gardening will be provided while supplies last. blender smoothies as part of this Tuesday, June 14 Thursday, June 30 program. Registration required – space 10:30 am Ravenna Branch 2:00 – 4:00 pm Summer Reading Kick-off is limited. 1:00 pm Muskegon Heights Branch Muskegon Heights Branch Monday, June 13 Wednesday, June 15 Learn how to set up an urban garden or 10:00 am – 7:00 pm Let’s Line Dance 10:30 am Muskegon Township Branch flower pot garden. Make a sun visor to Norton Shores Branch Thursday, July 21 1:00 pm Fruitport Branch shade your eyes while you’re gardening. Join us as we celebrate Summer 2:00 – 4:00 pm (Special location, 4548 Airline Road) Call the Library to register. Reading. Sign up for Summer Reading Muskegon Heights Branch 3:00 pm Norton Shores Branch anytime starting today. Bring a t-shirt to Did you know line dancing is great Thursday, June 16 Frisbee Toss decorate. This year’s theme for Summer exercise? Join the dance party and 10:30 am North Muskegon Branch Thursday, July 7 Reading is On Your Mark, Get Set, READ. learn more dance moves. Call the 1:00 pm Egelston Branch 2:00 – 4:00 pm Library to register. Muskegon Heights Branch Paint a Plaque for Father’s Day Decorate your own frisbee and use it in Tuesday, June 14 Karate Demonstration and the Frisbee Toss Competition. The 10:30 – 11:30 am Mini-Lesson three winners will receive ribbons. Call North Muskegon Branch Monday, July 25 the Library to register. Surprise your dad with a personalized 10:00 am plaque that you design for Father’s Day. Norton Shores Branch Movie Time Call the Library to register. Trisha and her students from Friday, July 8 MzMeogi’s Karate will demonstrate 1:00 pm Summer Reading Orientation their skill at karate and share a few Muskegon Heights Branch Thursday, June 16 pointers. Watch a great kids’ movie. Popcorn will 2:00 – 4:00 pm be provided. Call the Library to register. Muskegon Heights Branch End of Summer Reading Party Kids ages 7 – 12 will learn about the Thursday, July 28 Kids Yoga with Muskegon Yoga Summer Reading Program and prepare 2:00 – 4:00 pm Monday, July 11 their own personal fitness/good eating Muskegon Heights Branch 10:00 am goal sheets. No registration needed. Wrap up your summer reading with Norton Shores Branch reward certificates, trophies, and treats. Kids can bring a yoga mat or beach towel Call the Library to register. and learn some great exercise moves. Parents are welcome to try as well. Monday Movie Mania Registration required – space is limited. Mondays, June 6 – August 29 3:00 pm Ravenna Branch Spend your Monday afternoons kicking back at the Library with a great kid friendly movie.

2 History of the BINGO Muskegon Area District Library Play BINGO for a chance to win a great prize. Monday, July 18 The Muskegon Area District Library, (MADL), previously known 10:30 am Dalton Branch as the Muskegon County Library, was formed in 2006 as a 1:00 pm Holton Branch AUDACIOUS HOOPS 3:00 pm Montague Branch result of a millage campaign. Professional Hula Hooper, Audria, will Tuesday, July 19 amaze you with her skills. 10:30 am Ravenna Branch There will be time for everyone to give 1:00 pm Muskegon Heights Branch MADL serves 21 local governmental units throughout Muskegon County; the their hula hooping skills a try. Wednesday, July 20 residents of which are taxed .75 mills. Although everyone in Muskegon County is 10:30 am Muskegon Township Branch Monday, June 20 welcome to use all of the MADL branches, the millage does not include residents 10:30 am Dalton Branch 1:00 pm Fruitport Branch 1:00 pm Holton Branch (Special location, 4548 Airline Road) of the City of Muskegon and Muskegon Public School District, which are served by 3:00 pm Montague Branch 3:00 pm Norton Shores Branch Hackley Public Library; and the City of Whitehall and the Whitehall Public School Tuesday, June 21 Thursday, July 21 District, which are served by White Lake Community Library. 10:30 am Ravenna Branch 10:30 am North Muskegon Branch 1:00 pm Muskegon Heights Branch 1:00 pm Egelston Branch Wednesday, June 22 MADL is a public Library system with 10 branches, including a Library for the Blind 10:30 am Muskegon Township Branch 1:00 pm Fruitport Branch BIRDS OF PREY and Physically Handicapped. Over 400,000 people visited our last year, (Special location, 4548 Airline Road) The Outdoor Discovery Center of Holland where we provide a wide array of programs and services, including early literacy, 3:00 pm Norton Shores Branch will bring live Michigan birds of prey to summer reading programs, on-line and in-branch­ materials, technology Thursday, June 23 the Library. 10:30 am North Muskegon Branch Monday, July 25 and resourceful staff. Today, we continue to grow and change to meet the needs of 10:30 am Dalton Branch 1:00 pm Egelston Branch the community and provide continuous life-long learning programs and services. 1:00 pm Holton Branch 3:00 pm Montague Branch GREAT IDEAS FOR THE Tuesday, July 26 GREAT OUTDOORS 10:30 am Ravenna Branch Join us for some great outdoor games 1:00 pm Muskegon Heights Branch that you can easily make at home. A Wednesday, July 27 lucky reader will win tickets to see 10:30 am Muskegon Township Branch the Muskegon Risers Soccer Team in 1:00 pm Fruitport Branch What is the Library for the Blind and action. If it rains, we’ll move inside. (Special location, 4548 Airline Road) Physically Handicapped? Monday, June 27 3:00 pm Norton Shores Branch 10:30 am Dalton Branch Thursday, July 28 1:00 pm Holton Branch 10:30 am North Muskegon Branch How do you keep reading when you can’t see the 3:00 pm Montague Branch 1:00 pm Egelston Branch print or have difficulty holding printed materials? Tuesday, June 28 Do you know someone who can no longer read 10:30 am Ravenna Branch 1:00 pm Muskegon Heights Branch FAMILY CONCERT print? Don’t let failing eyesight ruin reading Wednesday, June 29 WITH JIM GILL enjoyment. Or perhaps you know someone who 10:30 am Muskegon Township Branch Join us for the first ever MADL-wide end 1:00 pm Fruitport Branch of Summer Reading Celebration for all has difficulty holding printed materials because (Special location, 4548 Airline Road) ages—centrally located at the Muskegon of a physical disability. The braille and talking 3:00 pm Norton Shores Branch Township Branch. program gives you the independence to Thursday, June 30 10:30 am North Muskegon Branch enjoy the gift of reading again. 1:00 pm Egelston Branch

STORYWALK® What Is the Braille and Talking Book Program? July 5-July 9 The braille and talking book program is a free Library service administered by the It’s a story book and a walk combined. National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS), Library Enjoy reading a picture book while taking a walk around the Library. When of Congress. NLS works with a network of regional and sub-regional libraries to ® you are done with the Storywalk , stop provide this service to eligible individuals who are unable to read or use regular at the desk and register to win a prize. print materials because of a visual or physical disability. Braille and talking books are circulated to eligible readers by postage-free mail. Talking books are also MR. JIM, CUP STACKER Learn how to stack cup pyramids at available on-line through the Braille and Audio Reading Download (BARD) service. amazing speeds after Mr. Jim shows you how. MADL serves as a sub-regional Advisory Outreach Center for this postage-free Monday, July 11 10:30 am Dalton Branch mail service. Many popular titles are available in braille and/or audio formats. 1:00 pm Holton Branch Books are selected for the NLS on a basis of their appeal across a wide 3:00 pm Montague Branch range of interests. Best sellers, biographies and other nonfiction, fiction (mysteries, Tuesday, July 12 Jim Gill will have everyone singing 10:30 am Ravenna Branch and dancing along with songs from westerns, romance, inspirational) are in great demand. The collection also includes 1:00 pm Muskegon Heights Branch his newest CD, Vote for Jim Gill, and fan favorites like “Spin Again” and “Silly books in Spanish. Wednesday, July 13 Dance contest”. Bring a blanket or 10:30 am Muskegon Township Branch beach towel so you and your family 1:00 pm Fruitport Branch can sit and enjoy the concert together. Books for all ages are available in audio and braille formats sent through the mail (Special location, 4548 Airline Road) Check out Jim Gill’s CDs at any MADL and for download. The audio books are played using an NLS-issued portable 3:00 pm Norton Shores Branch branch. Thursday, July 14 digital player loaned to the registered borrower. Eligible borrowers enroll for the 10:30 am North Muskegon Branch service by completing an application which has been signed by their healthcare 1:00 pm Egelston Branch professional.

For more information or to request an application, please call 231-737-6310. Information including tutorials, links to state and federal websites and an application are also on our website, www.madl.org. As an Advisory Outreach Center we serve Muskegon and Ottawa Counties and also assist folks from other counties.

3 ALL TEENS... Get in the Game… Read! Teen Summer Reading Club for ages 11–18 Enter a drawing for a great prize. Teen Book Club Iron Chef: Saturday, August 20 Cut it Out Trail Mix Edition 2:00 pm Norton Shores Branch Monday, June 27 Friday, July 22 GET IN THE GAME… The 5th Wave by Robert Yancy – Ohio 2:00 pm 2:00 pm teen Cassie struggles to reunite with her READ! Teen Summer North Muskegon Branch Norton Shores Branch family in the midst of an alien invasion Reading Club Bring a plain, solid colored tee and make Taking a hike this summer? Need a causing massive destruction. June 13 – July 30, 2016 a cool cut-out design you can wear over snack to keep your energy going? Mix ALL MADL BRANCHES another tee or tank top. Instructions and and munch your own customized trail Grades 7th – 12th supplies (except the shirts) will be provided. mixes. Peanut-free program, but teens with allergies should be aware we Summer reading is for big kids too. Call the Library to register. For every two hours completed, teen will be mixing trail mix components together. readers can enter a drawing for great Teen Book Club prizes. The more time spent reading, the Friday, July 1 more chances to win. 2:00 pm Norton Shores Branch Join the Super Awesome Pax by Sara Pennypacker — When war Teen Volunteer Group turns his family upside down and he has to Monday, June 6 move, Peter is forced to give up his pet fox 3:00 pm Pax. Neither can stand being apart from the other, so Peter strikes out alone to find Pax. NEW Teen Bookclub North Muskegon Branch Chew & Chat for Middle Learn about our teen volunteer group Wilderness Safety and sign up to help at the Library Schoolers Friday, July 8 Teen Book Club North Muskegon Branch this summer. You will need to have a 2:00 pm completed volunteer form signed by a Saturday, July 23 Join us to discuss some great books and Norton Shores Branch 2:00 pm parent. Pick up your volunteer form at enjoy a yummy snack. Copies of the book What could go wrong on a hike? If you’re Norton Shores Branch will be available for check out at the the Library. If you’re already approved as not prepared, a lot. We will cover wilderness The Red Pencil by Andrea Davis Pinkney circulation desk at the Library. a teen volunteer make sure to sign up safety basics and test your skills with a – Amira’s village in Sudan has been Monday, June 20, 2:00 pm to help. game. attacked by militants and what’s left of Wonder by R.J. Palacio her family travels to a refugee camp. The Monday, August 15, 2:00 pm Create a Sharpie Mug chance to study gives Amira hope. Hatchet by Gary Paulsen Monday, June 13 Monday, August 15, 2:00 pm 2:00 pm The Strange Case of Origami Yoda by North Muskegon Branch Tom Angleberger Funky, artsy, funny—make your mug any way you’d like. Lots of ideas, materials and instructions will be provided. Call the Library to register.

Off the Cuff LEDs Friday, June 17 Cupcake Wars 2:00 pm Monday, July 11 Norton Shores Branch 2:00 pm Kendama Club North Muskegon Branch Start off the summer and the National Tuesday, July 26 Do you think you have what it takes to be Week of Making right with light-up 3:00 pm the cupcake champ? Bring your inspiration; Fruitport Branch cuffs. Sewing skills are a plus, but not we’ll provide the cupcakes and some MAKE IT @ MADL: DUCT required. What is a Kendama? It’s a Japenese skill TAPE GYM/BEACH BA interesting items for decoration. Best toy (think of it as advanced ball in a cup). GS Come to the Library to make a Duct decorator wins a gift card. Call the Library Learn tricks from a Kendama pro from Tape Bag to use to carry your gear to Teen Book Club: to register. MacKite in Grand Haven. If you have Manga Mash a Kendama, bring it. If you don’t have the gym or to the beach. Saturday, June 18 Ace Magic one, don’t worry, we will have some Please register at your Library. 2:00 pm Tuesday, July 12 available to use. Teens will be entered Norton Shores Branch 3:00 pm in a drawing to win a Kendama. Call the Tuesday, July 5 Fruitport Branch Bring your favorite manga or graphic Library to register. 1:00 pm Muskegon Township Branch See close-up magician, Paul Rathbun, novel and tell us about it. Enjoy the 3:00 pm Muskegon Heights Branch perform illusions and tricks with cards and books and Japanese snacks. Afternoon Movie coins. Can he read your mind and predict Wednesday, July 6 Friday, July 29 the future? Watch him try. Call the Library to 1:00 pm Egelston Branch 2:00 pm Stress Management— register. 3:00 pm Ravenna Branch with Coloring Norton Shores Branch Join us for a laid-back movie afternoon. Friday, June 24 Wednesday, July 13 We will have a vote on which movie 2:00 pm 11:00 am Holton Branch to watch when teens arrive. Popcorn Norton Shores Branch 1:00 pm Dalton Branch provided. Feeling stressed about the new school 3:00 pm Montague Branch year? Kick back with us as we talk about Fresh Food Fairy how to deal with stress, enjoy some Teen Volunteer Party Thursday, July 14 Tuesday, July 19 Monday, August 8 healthy snacks and color. 2:00 pm 3:00 pm Fruitport Branch 2:00 pm (Special location, 4548 Airline Road) Norton Shores Branch North Muskegon Branch How far does our food travel from where We want to thank all of the teens for Friday, July 15 it is grown to where it is eaten? Find out volunteering at the North Muskegon about the Fresh Food Fairy’s smoothie 2:00 pm Norton Shores Branch Branch Library this summer by having a ingredients and where they come from, special party just for you. Make sure to ride the bike, and enjoy some smoothies Monday, July 25 register for this fun event. made from local ingredients. 2:00 pm North Muskegon Branch

4 ALL ADULTS... Exercise your mind! Read for your chance to win a great prize.

Third Books in Bloom Flower Show: MADL Thursday Night Music Club Poetry, Prose & Posies 2016 Michigan Notable Author Presents A Special Summer Concert: Sponsored by the Muskegon County Scott M. Peters SILVERADO Garden Club Wednesday, August 24 Exercise Your Mind! Adult Tuesday, June 28 Thursday, July 14 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 3:30 – 7:00 pm Summer Reading Club Norton Shores Branch Norton Shores Branch and June 13 – July 30 Scott M. Peters, award-winning Michigan It’s summertime and the living is easy. Thursday, August 25 ALL MADL BRANCHES author and Curator of Collections at Join your fellow music lovers for a free 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Adults ages 18 and up. the Michigan Historical Museum, will concert featuring Muskegon’s own Norton Shores Branch Summer reading is not just for kids share his 2016 Michigan Notable Book country-western favorite, Silverado. The Norton Shores Branch will host the Muskegon County Garden Club’s annual anymore! For every six books completed, winner Making Waves: Michigan’s Boat- Weather permitting, the music will Standard Flower Show. Enjoy spectacular adult readers can enter a drawing for Building Industry, 1865-2000. Boaters and be outside at the Library, providing Michigan history fans won’t to miss his plenty of space to dance to your displays of flowers, fruits and vegetables a great prize. The more time spent and compare your favorites to the reading, the more chances to win. exploration of Michigan’s rich heritage favorites in the summer breeze. in the development of boat building. No registration required. judges’ prize-winning choices. Copies will be available for purchase and BOOK DISCUSSION book signing will follow. No registration Responding to Your Elected Officials GROUPS required. Tuesday, July 26 SALES 6:15 pm Newcomers are always welcome! Muskegon Township Branch No registration required. Community The MAD(L) Crafters Norton Shores Branch June 3, 10:30 am – 5:00 pm book lovers will meet at the Library to Book Folding Your elected official has responded June 4, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm discuss great books. Old books get new life as art pieces — all to your question. Now what? This you’ll have to do is fold. Call the Library follow-up session with staff from the Muskegon Heights Branch Middle Class Empowerment Zone June 18, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Thursday MORNING Book Club at to register. Wednesday, July 6 organization will cover the next steps the Norton Shores Branch Montague Branch 6:00 pm to take in getting back to your elected June 2, 10:30 am official. Call the Library to register. July 4, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm The Turner House by Angela Flournoy North Muskegon Branch July 7, 10:30 am Wednesday, July 20 Holton Branch 7:00 pm July 29, 11:00 am – 7:00 pm No Place to Hide: Edward Snowden, the Brown Bag Reading July 30, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm NSA and the U.S. Surveillance State by Norton Shores Branch August 1–31 Glenn Greenwald Norton Shores Branch Writing Your Elected Officials Egelston Branch All ages August 5, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm August 4, 10:30 am Tuesday, July 12 Circling the Sun by Paula McLain Fight the end of summer reading 6:15 pm program blues with Brown Bag North Muskegon Branch Norton Shores Branch Reading! You don’t know what the August 13, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tuesday EVENING Book Club at the Bring your mobile devices and a book looks like, you don’t know the North Muskegon Branch friend and get involved! Middle Class title, and you don’t know the author. Norton Shores Branch June 21, 6:30 pm Empowerment Zone (MceZ) will discuss October 6, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm The Library dares you to check it out! October 7, 9:00 am – 2:30 pm The Paris Wife by Paula McLain how to refine a local issue into a question It might not end up being the book July 19, 6:30 pm by using the MceZ.org website and its for you or it could be your favorite Stealing Buddha’s Dinner by Bich Minh easy letter writing format. You will have book of the summer. You could also Nguyen a letter composed and ready to send at win a surprise just for taking a chance! the end. Call the Library to register. August 16, 6:30 pm Paths of Glory by Jeffrey Archer Canine Good Citizen Testing Tuesday, August 2 Beginning Dog Training Most Miles Walked 1:00-4:00 pm For ages 10 and up North Muskegon Branch June 16 – July 28 Tuesdays Have you ever wondered how well Muskegon Heights Branch July 12, 19, and 26 trained your dog really is? We are SUMMER BOOK TALKS Beginning June 16 at 2:00 pm, adults 12:00 pm offering the Canine Good Citizen can sign up for our “Most Miles Walked” North Muskegon Branch Testing for your dog. Please call Paula Montague Branch Library competition. Participants will receive Participants will need to register at the Smith at 616-430-0297 to register for a June 29, 6:00 pm a pedometer (while supplies last) and Library before the program and provide 20-minute time slot. Barb Vander Molen, author of Discovering Michigan County by a record sheet. Prizes will be awarded a of their dog’s current vaccination record at time of registration. Dogs County Thursday, July 28. The MAD(L) Crafters must be at least six months of age. “Every County Has a Unique Story” Recycle Your Denim Participation is limited so make sure to Special kick-off event at the White Bring a pair or two of your old jeans Lake Community Library, 3900 Make It @ MADL: register early!.You must be able to attend and make your choice of two practical White Lake Dr. all three class times to register. The MAD(L) Crafters projects with help from crafter Co-sponsored by Friends of the The MAD(L) Crafters is a new, once- extraordinaire Jamie Jewell. Call the Montague Branch Library and a-month craft club for adults. Crafter Honoring our Heroes Library to register. Friends of White Lake Community extraordinaire Jamie Jewell provides Wednesday, July 13 Library Wednesday, August 3 the supplies and the expertise. 6:30 pm 6:00 pm July 6, 10:00 am Norton Shores Branch North Muskegon Branch Dan Yakes, author The MAD(L) Crafters Are you a veteran? Learn how planning Wednesday, August 17 The Medical History of Muskegon Yarn Wreath for your final wishes can shield your County So simple, yet so lovely. Made from yarn 7:00 pm family from unnecessary emotional and felt, you’ll be proud to hang this on Norton Shores Branch burdens and how your veteran’s benefits July 13, 10:00 am the wall or door. Supplies are provided, Marsha Redd but if you have a color scheme in mind, can save you a substantial amount Get Read for Vegas This Fall! Beyond Steinbeck: Literature from bring two skeins of regular yarn. Call on your funeral costs. Family Service Wednesday, August 10 the Great Depression the Library to register. Counselor Chad Davignon of Sytsema 7:00 pm Funeral Homes, Inc. will provide helpful Norton Shores Branch July 20, 10:00 am Wednesday, June 1 information for veterans of all ages and Before your next visit to Vegas, pick up Barbara Bull, author and owner of 6:00 pm tips and tricks for making your trip the Cherry Point Market their families. Refreshments provided. Cloud Cottage: a novel North Muskegon No registration required. best ever from Lou Gifford, author of Las Vegas – Your Way: The Downtown Branch July 27, 10:00 am Edition! Vegas veteran Gifford Jean Miller and Susan Newhof Wednesday, June 15 provides insider information on the For the poet in each of us 7:00 pm entertainment options Las Vegas Norton Shores offers, including dining, attractions, August 3, 7:00 pm Branch hotels and casinos. Copies will be A special Evening Book Talk available for purchase and book Susan Newhof , author signing will follow the presentation. Applewood: The Charles Stewart No registration required. Mott Estate: One Hundred Years of Stories, 1916–2016

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DALTON BRANCH 3175 Fifth Street, Twin Lake Focus on Ravenna Branch Library 828-4188 Mon & Wed 9:00 am – 7:00 pm Tue, Thu & Fri 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Libraries across the country are—transforming. Everywhere you see libraries Sat 9:00 am – 12:00 pm making capital investments to meet the changes needed in the twenty- first century. These changes include the rapid evolution in technology, more EGELSTON BRANCH Forever Friends – community gathering spaces, study areas and media centers. 5428 E. Apple Avenue, Muskegon Thank You! 231-788-6477 This places demands on old buildings that need more flexible space or even Mon, Tue & Wed 9:30 am – 8:00 pm Thu, Fri & Sat 9:30 am – 5:00 pm additional space to provide essential services. No branch better exemplifies that Every branch in the Muskegon Area change at MADL than the Ravenna Branch. In 2012 a young girl went to Storytime FRUITPORT BRANCH District Library is a reflection of the and after it was finished she saw her grandfather. She told him she loved Storytime 47 Park Street, Fruitport community it serves. MADL would but it was “too crowded.” The grandfather was Greg Russell, a township trustee. 231-865-3461 Russell attended Storytime the next week with his granddaughter. Mon & Tue 11:00 am – 7:00 pm not be what it is today without its Wed, Thu & Fri 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Sat 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Friends groups. These local citizens love What he saw shocked him. The kids were crowded into a small space in the Library and many kids were sitting on each other’s laps. Immediately Russell left their branches and their support and HOLTON BRANCH the building and went into the parking lot next to the Library and paced off the 8776 Holton–Duck Lake Road, Holton commitment as volunteers, advocates, square footage to increase the size of the building. He then called a contractor 231-821-0268 friend in town and asked what it would cost to enclose the space. Thus began the Mon, Tue & Wed 10:30 am – 7:00 pm fund raisers and even Board members is Fri 10:30 am – 5:00 pm process of doubling the size of the Library. greatly appreciated. Our libraries are all Sat 9:00 am – 12:00 pm alive and well, thanks to Friends groups Working together, Ravenna Township and Muskegon Area District Library officials MONTAGUE BRANCH 8778 Ferry Street, Montague in Holton, Fruitport, Muskegon Heights, came up with a plan and the community got excited and rallied to support it with donations. As momentum built and the project moved forward, there was some 231-893-2675 Mon, Tue & Wed 9:30 am – 7:00 pm Montague, North Muskegon, Norton unexpected “serendipity” that helped the project’s success. MADL suggested that Fri 9:30 am – 5:00 pm Shores and Ravenna. the Township contact Baker College in Muskegon to see if their Interior Design Sat 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Department could have students design the interior space. Baker College jumped on the opportunity and their students designed a modern layout for the branch. MUSKEGON HEIGHTS BRANCH Then someone discovered that a local bookstore was closing and they had 2808 Sanford Street, Muskegon Heights Summer Reading furnishings for sale. All of the interior matching furniture in the branch came from 231-739-6075 Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Club Sponsors that sale, including the circulation desk. Wed 10:00 am – 8:00 pm Sat 10:00 – 3:00 pm The branch now holds an expanded children’s space for all size gatherings. It has a room with a fireplace for community gatherings or meetings, which includes MUSKEGON TOWNSHIP BRANCH a projector and screen for movies or presentations. It has more space for public 1765 Ada Avenue, Muskegon 231-760-4329 computers and offers Wi-Fi. Local contractors did all of the work. According to Mon, Tue & Wed 10:30 am –7:00 pm Ravenna Township Treasurer Sonja Patterson, “We stayed on budget, in the black.” Fri 10:30 am – 5:00 pm At a cost of about $275,000, they now have a space that will serve the community Sat 9:00 am – 12:00 pm for years to come. Before retiring, long time Ravenna Branch Manager Diane Landheer said watching this transformation was the highlight of her Library NORTH MUSKEGON BRANCH career. “After working for years in a tight, cramped building it was great to see the “Walker Memorial” 1522 Ruddiman Drive, North Muskegon butterfly come out of the cocoon.” 231-744-6080 Mon, Tue, & Wed 9:30 am – 8:00 pm Unfortunately Mr. Russell passed away before the project was completed, but his Thu, Fri & Sat 9:30 am – 5:00 pm family was at the ribbon-cutting to honor him. A memorial plaque in his honor hangs on the wall at the Ravenna branch. NORTON SHORES BRANCH “Jacob O. Funkhouser” 705 Seminole Road, Norton Shores 231-780-8844 Mon, Tue & Wed 9:00 am – 8:00 pm Thu, Fri & Sat 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

LOVE YOUR LIBRARY! RAVENNA BRANCH 12278 Stafford Street, Ravenna Did you know that over 420,000 people visit the 231-853-6975 Mon, Tue & Wed 9:30 am – 7:00 pm Muskegon Area District Library each year? Fri 9:30 am – 5:00 pm Share the love for libraries and pick up your Sat 9:00 am – 1:00 pm LOVE MUSKEGON AREA DISTRICT LIBRARY Muskegon Area District window decal today! Library Board of Directors

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