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<ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Vol. 9 No. 3 </li><li style="flex:1">September-December 2008 </li></ul>AYear-Long Celebration of the Library! This August marked the 10th anniversary of the millage that voters in Clinton and Macomb Townships approved in order to establish the It was August 1998 that the millage passed and CMPL hit the ground running, leasing space for the South year. We will host special events, Branch and scouting out locations contests and more. If you don’t Help us celebrate our milestone by coming to the library in the next Clinton-Macomb Public Library. Al- for the North Branch. The culmina- have a library card, there has never though the library’s official start date tion of the library’s efforts came five been a better time to get one. You can be traced back to 1992, it wasn’t years ago in October 2003, with the could even become our 100,000th until 1998, when the library had the opening of the Main Library. The Board of Trustees promised a state of the art library system when they went to the voters in 1998 and today we’ve had big successes and we can say that we’ve lived up to those promises. library cardholder. Stop in today, bring a friend or relative and see what we have to offer. At CMPL support of residents, that it truly began. CMPL: Voter-approved since 1998. we’ve got an even bigger future planned! That is why we’re kicking off a year-long celebration of important dates in library history. We’re going to host events, contests and displays through August 2009 to celebrate everything the library has to offer. Retired Trustee Honored as Trustee Emeritus Donald Green, former trustee, capped off his twelve year tenure on the Library Board by being honored with the American Library Association (ALA) Trustee Citation and being named Trustee Emeritus by the Library Board. “We want to make this a celebration for the public,” said Library Director Larry Neal. “We’re going to celebrate our past and look to the future as well. We’ve made great strides in a very short period of time.” Green was appointed to the Library Board in 1996 and stepped down this past April. Highlights of Green’s tenure on the Library Board of Trustees include his work on behalf of the library in passing a millage, expanding the library to three locations, hiring a professional library staff, negotiating the gift of land on which the Main Library sits and leading the Strategic Plan Committee to chart the library’s future for the next four years. In 1992 the Clinton-Macomb Public Library was known as the ClintonChippewa District Library and was housed in Erie Elementary School. In 1997, Macomb Township joined the library district when Chippewa Valley ended its affiliation with the library and CMPL was born. It was at that time that the Board of Trustees decided to go to the voters and ask for a millage to start the library that we know today. This award goes hand-in hand with Green’s recent appointment as Trustee Emeritus of the Clinton-Macomb Public Library. While Green will not be a voting member of the Library Board, the title has been bestowed on him as recognition of his numerous achievements on behalf of the library. Please join us on Tuesday, September 16 from 5-6 p.m. at the Main Library to celebrate Green’s ALA Trustee Citation and appointment as Trustee Emeritus. From the Director Clinton-Macomb Public Library www.cmpl.org Š <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected] </a>IM Us: askcmpl (AIM and Yahoo!) [email protected] (MSN) 254084653 (ICQ) [email protected] (Google) Main Library 40900 Romeo Plank Road Clinton Township, MI 48038-2955 (586) 226-5000 As we celebrate the many milestones in the library’s history over the past 10 years one of the most important has been the evolution of the Friends of the Clinton-Macomb Public Library. This nonprofit organization is comprised of a core group of volunteers and a wider group of members who support the library through a great deal of hard work and dedication. North Branch 16800 24 Mile Road Macomb Township , MI 48042-2990 (586) 226-5080 The Friends become most visible during their annual fall and spring book sales. This fall's sale, to be held October 2-5 (October 1 is the member’s only night), is bound to be another huge success. The Friends raise around $25,000 per sale. These funds are returned to the library in the form of grants for programs, materials and services. For example, in June the Friends pledged over $31,000 to support every single library program for the next year, whether it be a concert, summer reading kickoff entertainer or a bookmark contest. Earlier this year they funded a professional CD/DVD/video game repair machine for $7,000. This device allows the library to salvage damaged items and return them to the collection, saving the library hundreds of dollars per month. The machine also allows us to extend this service to shoppers in the Library Store for the repair of personal items for a small fee. Store volunteers provide the labor to the library free of charge. Emily Kubash, Branch Manager South Branch 35891 South Gratiot Avenue Clinton Township, MI 48035-2855 (586) 226-5070 Margaret Dekovich, Branch Manager Hours of Service Monday-Thursday Friday-Saturday Sunday* 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. While there seems to be renewed interest in environmental issues and “going green” Friends groups around the country have understood this concept for decades. When books and other items in good condition are donated to the library they are reviewed, sorted, stored and then put out for sale by the thousands. Used books are available for pennies on the dollar as compared to new books, providing a great savings for the buyer and a source of fundraising dollars for the Friends. Our Friends have the process down to a science. Aside from the books initially discarded because of mold and poor condition (we are working on recycling these, too) there wasn’t a single book put in a landfill last spring! Unsold books are now donated to local veterans groups and prisons, which appreciate the materials. (*September- May, Main Library only) Board of Trustees Peter M. Ruggirello, President Robert S. Anderson, Vice President Elizabeth Pugh, Secretary Barbara Brown, Treasurer Fred L. Gibson, Jr., Trustee Michael K. Lotito, Trustee Camille A. Silda, Trustee We have a great group of Friends but we need more help to keep up with the growth of these sales. We need a good variety of volunteers including, but not limited to: someone to process donations on a regular basis at the South Branch; someone or a group that can transport books once a month between buildings; and sale day stockers, baggers and bouncers. I hope you will consider becoming a Friends volunteer. It is an excellent way to help support your library and give back to the community. See page 11 for specific dates and times that volunteers are needed. For further information please call 226-5005 or e-mail [email protected]. Better yet, help us get even more Friends by inviting a friend or two of your own along. Sharon P. Zielinski, Trustee Larry P. Neal, Library Director Reminder The library appreciates all the donations to the used book sale. Please do not put donations on the conveyor belt at the Main Library or in the returns bin outside the library. Please drop off donations on the loading dock in the back of the building. We will give you a receipt for your donation. Thank you. Larry P. Neal Library Director (586) 226-5011 | [email protected] 2Donate to the Library CMPL accepts donations of books and other items, but did you know that you can make monetary donations to the library? Monetary donations are used to purchase materials and can be given as a gift or in memoriam. You can even wish the library a happy 10th anniversary by making a monetary donation! Donations to the library may be tax deductible. If you would like to donate to the library, fill out the form below. You can also make monetary donations via credit or debit card, online through our catalog at www.cmpl.org/donate. Library Now Accepts Credit Cards Due to popular demand, the library is now able to accept credit and debit card payment for library fines and donations. Fines and donations of $5 and above can be paid with Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express. There is no fee for you to pay with a credit or debit card and you can make your payment at the library or from home through your Patron Account in the CMPL Catalog. Monetary Donations Thank you for thinking of the Clinton-Macomb Public Library (CMPL) for your monetary donation. Please make checks payable to the Clinton-Macomb Public Library or in person at any CMPL location. You will receive written acknowledgement of your donation for tax purposes. CMPL believes in keeping your information safe and private. We use the industry standard Secure Sockets Layer technology to encrypt your payment information. As a result, any information you enter online is protected and will not be used by anyone other than the credit card company. Gift amount: $ Donor’s Name: Address: In addition to being able to use your credit or debit card to pay library fines, you can also donate to the library using your credit card. You can create a gift donation in someone else’s name and the library will send a personalized note informing your recipient of the gift made in his or her honor. Phone: The honoree or family of the honoree will receive a letter acknowledging them of your gift and the titles purchased. Gardening @ CMPL CMPL is looking for volunteers to help with the fall garden clean-up. If you are a Master Gardener, student or scout looking for volunteer hours or just a person who loves to see the gardens looking great, we can use your help. The Main Li- Honoree: Address: brary clean-up will be held on Saturday, October 11 at 9:30 a.m. and the South Branch Donor’s relationship to the honoree: Purpose: clean-up will be on October 18 at 9:30 a.m. A rain day will be October 25. In memory of Other: In honor of Please mail to: Clinton-Macomb Public Library Attention: Larry Neal 40900 Romeo Plank Clinton Township, MI 48038-2955 When you come, please bring your gloves, hand garden tools, as well as drinking water, if you wish. We will supply the paper bags for the refuse. Your help is greatly appreciated. For more information, or to RSVP that you are coming, please call Carole at 226-5003. 3Sprechen Sie Deutsch? CMPL Book Groups CMPL offers three different book discussion groups to appeal to all types of book lovers. Remember, no registration is required to attend any book discussion. Simply read the book and show up ready to discuss it. Mr. Richard Kloeckner, a customer at the Main Library, invited CMPL to participate in the German American Networking Fair. Fifteen German, Austrian and Swiss clubs, as well as various businesses and organizations filled the Cultural Center and had a wonderful time. Our foreign language librarian, Marilena Gahman, brought a sampling of our German language collection and ESL materials. South Branch-The South Branch hosts a book discussion on the first Saturday of the month at 12 p.m. Marilena found many people didn’t know about the foreign language materials we offer at CMPL. CMPL carries books in 12 different languages for those who are fluent. Even if you don’t speak another language, maybe Main Librarian Marilena Gahman with Richard Kloeckner at the Ger- man American Networking Fair. September 6: Riding Lessons by Sara Gruen October 4: A Cold Day in Paradise by Steve Hamilton (One Book, One Community) November 1: March by Geraldine Brooks you know someone who is fluent in Albanian, Arabic, Bosnian, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Russian, Spanish or Vietnamese. We also have extensive ESL/TOEFL materials for those who want to learn or improve their English proficiency. We also have tapes in about 20 languages for customers interested in learning a second language for business, travel or personal satisfaction. If you, or someone you know, could use these materials, please stop by the Main Library today! December 6: Tallgrass by Sandra Dal- las A Special Place Every Day The Library Gift Store provides a special difference in your library experience by promoting the library’s mission. It’s a place where you are welcomed and valued as a member of the CMPL community! Main Library-Novel Conversations meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. September 11: A Cold Day in Paradise by Steve Hamilton October 9: Mistress of the Art of Death by Ariana Franklin November 13: Blink by Malcolm Gladwell You can relax and enjoy the pleasant atmosphere filled with gift items that are educational, useful or just plain fun. You can talk with the volunteers about book, DVD or CD choices. You can ask about upcoming programs or which person to see for policy or general library information. You can send a fax or have a CD, DVD or video game repaired. December 11: The Stone Diaries by Carol Shields North Branch-The book discussion for mystery lovers meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. The Library Gift Store will resume Sunday hours from 1:30 to 5 p.m. starting September 7 and continuing through December 21. Year-round hours are Monday and Tuesday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Wednesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. September 16: Skinwalkers by Tony Hillerman October 21: Real Murders by Char- laine Harris The Library Gift Store at CMPL Another Excellent Selection In Your Library Collection! November 18: A Cold Day in Paradise by Steve Hamilton December 16: Big Red Tequila by Rick Riordan Clip this coupon for a 15% discount at your CMPL Gift Store through 12/21/08 (Friends merchandise & specially priced items excluded. May not be combined with other offers) 4Once Upon a Crime Come to the Main Library at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22 to hear more about the mystery, suspense, thrillers and detective fiction we have to offer at the library. Our librarians have scoured the shelves and will gladly give you the inside scoop on the authors you must read and the titles you should check out. Participants should come with one or more of their favorite mysteries, suspense or thrillers to share with the group. Registration is required and begins October 8. Call 226-5050 or visit the Events page at www.cmpl.org to register. CMPL is pleased to offer two different film series for adults. We will provide water and popcorn at both movie showings. You may to bring a beverage in a covered container if you wish. Movies are shown in the auditorium of the Main Library. Please note that it can get chilly in the room and you may wish to bring a light sweater. Festival of the Senses Wednesday, September 10 at 6:30 p.m. and Thursday, September 18 at 1 p.m.: National Treasure 2 Book of Secrets. Treasure hunter Benjamin Franklin Gates is back and looking to discover the truth behind the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. He finds John Wilkes Booth’s diary and is determined to uncover the mystery within the 18 missing pages in this great action adventure. Rated PG, 118 minutes. The Festival of the Senses will take place for the second year at the Clinton Township Civic Center on Septem- ber 20 and September 21. The festival will once again highlight multi-media artists and craftspersons displaying and selling their original works of art. Some of the art forms include basketry, candles, ceramics, clothing, glass, items for pets, jewelry, photography, prints/drawings/paintings, sculpture, stitchery, textile, wood, metal, chil- Wednesday, October 8 at 6:30 p.m. and Thursday, October 16 at 1 p.m.: 21. This film is the true story of six MIT students who were trained to become experts in card counting and subsequently took Vegas casinos for millions. Ben Campbell was the most gifted of the students and although he started playing just to pay his school bills, he got caught up in the game in this high stakes drama. PG-13, 123 minutes. dren’s crafts and more. In addition, there will be musicians, thespians and culinary artists participating to make the event a true feast for all the senses. Various forms of entertainment such as the Macomb Symphony Orchestra, Clinton Valley Choir and the Clintondale Community Theatre will delight attendees. Wednesday, November 12 at 6:30 p.m. and Thursday, November 20 at 1 p.m.: The Other Boleyn Girl. In this sumptuous and sensual tale, the two beautiful Boleyn sisters, Anne and Mary, driven by their family’s blind ambition, compete for the love of the powerful King Henry VIII. Both women will share his bed but only one will ascend to the throne in a brief reign that ends with the most storied swing of the executioner’s sword in history. Rated PG-13, 115 minutes. The Clinton Township Festival of the Senses will be held rain or shine on September 20 and 21, 2008. Admission to the festival is free and children and pets are welcome. For more information on the festival visit online at www.ctfestivalofthesenses.com. Summer Reading ThankYou Thank you to the following summer reading sponsors! Big Boy of Clinton Township Citizens State Bank Wednesday, December 10 at 6:30 p.m. and Thursday, December 18 at 1 p.m.: White Christmas. Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye star as two song-and-dance men who team up after the war to see a charming New England inn through its holiday season. A veritable treasure of Irving Berlin classics including “Sisters,” “Blue Skies,” and, of course, Bing Crosby’s immortal rendition of “White Christmas.” Not rated, 120 minutes. Clinton Township Area Optimists Dave and Busters of Utica Dairy Queen Friends of the Library Maxx Play Meijer of Roseville The Old Country Buffet of Clinton Township Red Robin of Roseville Texas Roadhouse of Roseville 5Read to Me Rosco Library Card Sign-Up Month Start the school year off right this September by signing up for a library card. With school starting, a library card is the perfect way to ensure that you and your child have access to a number of databases including Homework Help. Applying for a card is easy. Bring a valid driver’s license or another proof of residency, and fill out the paperwork to receive a library card that allows access to books, databases and more! During September guess how many library cards are in the jar at the Main Library and win a free book. Rosco the Clown will bring his special magic show, Read to Me Rosco, to the Main Library on Thursday, October 16 at 10 a.m. He will visit the South Branch on Tuesday, October 21 at 10 a.m. His unique blend of humor, education and balloon animals delights young children while teaching them about the importance of reading. This program is for preschoolers, ages 3-6 but younger children are welcome. Registration be- Fancy Nancy Tea Party Do you like Fancy Nancy? Dress up in your Fanciest and come to tea on Saturday, Septem- ber 13 at 10:30 a.m. at the Main gins October 2 for the Main Library and October 7 for the South Branch. Read to Me Rosco is sponsored by Great Parents, Great Start. High School Musical Party Getcha head in the game! Become an East High Wildcat and come to the North Branch for music and fun based on the popular movies on Saturday, October 18 at 10:30 a.m. This program is for ages 5-10 and registration for this event begins on October 4. Library. Registration begins August 30. There will be snacks, crafts and Fancy Nancy stories. This program is for kids ages 4-8. Parachute Games Bring your little one to the Main Library on Wednes- day, November 5 at 10 a.m. to play fun games with a colorful parachute. This program is for children ages 3-5. Registration begins on October 22. Halloween Parties Join us for fun, crafts, and games at our Halloween Party for kids at the North Branch. The festivities will be held on

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