THE SOURCE - Wixom Public Library

September - December 2015
The Source
Wixom Public Library
Library Hours
exploring childhood literacy
Monday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
new Early learning play area
Tuesday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
The Children’s Department has added an interactive play area thanks to a donation
Wednesday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
from the Friends of the Library. There are a variety of new items, including a kitchen,
Thursday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
dress-up area, and create-it station joining our puppet theater and lego stand. We hope
Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
this space will encourage your children to learn and grow as they use their imagination.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday Closed
bedtime math
The WPL is excited to introduce a new kind of weekly math club for kids in grades K-5 where we’ll
library closures build, run, jump, make music, and more! For grade-specific session information, please see inside.
September 5-7: Labor Day
beanstack
November 11: Veteran’s Day
The Library recently subscribed to Beanstack to provide interactive, personalized
November 25: Close at 5
reading recommendations for children ages 0-12. Parents create an account to
November 26-28:
receive weekly emails from the Library with a personalized book recommendation
Thanksgiving
and interactive reading activities. App recommendations are also available.
December 24 - 26: Christmas
December 31 - January 2:
september is National Library Card Registration Month
New Year’s
Your library card is the smartest card in your wallet! Introduce your Wixom friends and neighbors to
the Library and show them all the benefits of a library card. Anyone who gets a library card or refers
board meetings someone to get a card will have your name entered into a drawing for a prize basket.
Mondays at 7:00 p.m.
September 28, 2015
Neighborhood library association annual community reads
October 26, 2015
Lisette’s list by Susan Vreeland
November 23, 2015
Join us for our sixth annual Community Reads event. This fall, five area libraries (Lyon
Township, Northville, Novi, Salem-South Lyon and Wixom) encourage our readers to
check out a copy of Lisette’s List by Susan Vreeland. Copies of the book are available
at the Library. Join this great multi-community event that brings neighboring libraries
together to strengthen community ties and promote literacy. To learn more please
visit http://mynla.info
autumn colors Painting Party
Thursday, November 5 at 6 p.m.
Paint your own autumn landscape canvas using acrylic paint. Registration required.
Book Discussion
Tuesday, November 10 at 6:30 p.m.
All are welcome to join us for a lively discussion at this special Between the Lines book club meeting.
Novel Thoughts Special: Family Book Discussion
Saturday, November 14 at 12 p.m.
Read and discuss the art-themed Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett.
Meet the Author: Susan vreeland
Tuesday, November 17 at 7 p.m. at the Novi Public Library
Please call the Novi Public Library at 248-349-0720 to reserve your seat. This event is generously
sponsored in part by the Friends of the Wixom Library.
ARTS & LETTERS: A KINDERGARTEN - 2ND GRADE SPECIAL
Wednesday, December 2 at 6:30 p.m.
Hear a story, have a treat, and make your own creative masterpiece at this artful affair!
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ADULT EVENTS
ESL Cafe
Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.
Improve your English skills with coffee and conversation. Relax and talk with people from different countries who are
trying to improve their English. There are no tests, it is free and there is an instructor at the class.
tasting & touring
michigan’s homegrown
food: a culinary
road trip
History, Mystery & Murder
Wednesday, November 4 at 6 p.m.
Kristy Robinett shares cases
she’s worked on with law
enforcement, the history of
Wednesday, September 16 at 6:30 p.m. psychic detectives, and how
Author Jaye Beeler and
psychics can help and hurt
photographer Dianne
police cases.
Carroll Burdick present
a photo tour, talk, and
autumn colors
sampling of Michigan’s
painting party
summer bounty! Books
Thursday, November 5 at 6 p.m.
will be available for sale
Paint your own autumn landscape canvas
and autographing.
using acrylic paint with instructor Erin. All
supplies are provided, but space is limited.
Hudson’s: remember when
Thursday, October 22 at 6:30 p.m.
Reminisce about the greatest
department store in the USA.
Michael Hauser will show a
short film and share his
Hudson’s memorabilia.
Pumpkinpalooza
Wednesday, October 28 at 6 p.m.
Join us for an evening of
pumpkin decorating for
fall. This event is open
to all ages, but space is
limited.
D.I.Y. Crafts
Spark your creative side and learn a new
do-it-yourself skill. Supplies are provided.
Gold foil totes
Thursday, September 24
at 6 p.m.
Create your own design
using gold foil.
stamped scarves
Wednesday, October 21
at 6 p.m.
Design a scarf for fall.
holiday cards
Thursday, November 12
at 6 p.m.
Create holiday cards to mail!
Digital drop-in
Saturday, December 19 at 10:30 a.m.
Check out the Library’s
new
mobile
maker
space, including the new
3D printer. You can also
learn about our digital
resources, including OverDrive, Odilo,
Zinio and more. A variety of devices will
be available to use or you can bring your
own device.
Movie & Pizza Night
Tuesdays from 5 -7:30 p.m.
September 29 - Woman in Gold
October 27 - Age of Adaline
November 24 - Tomorrowland
Join us for pizza and an
early evening of movie
watching. Movies are
free for ages 18 and up,
but space is limited.
Book-A-Librarian
Mondays at 2, 2:45 and 3:30 p.m.
Individual help with computers and digital
devices. Sign up at the Information Desk.
Register for all programs online
or at the Information Desk.
ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS
Join one of our book discussion groups for lively, literary conversation! Copies of each title are available at the Library.
mystery & Mayhem Book Club
Join us Wednesdays from 2 - 3 p.m. for an hour of sleuthing and discussion.
We provide the coffee while you provide the detective work.
September 30 - The Inner Circle by Brad Meltzer
October 28 - The Big Exit by David Carnoy
November 25 - Don’t Ever Look Back by Daniel Friedman
December 16 - Jane and the Twelve Days of Christmas by Stephanie Barron
Between the Lines Book Club
Join us Tuesdays from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. for coffee and conversation while
we discuss books from an eclectic list of authors.
September 8 - Pieces of My Mother by Melissa Cistaro
October 13 - A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
November 10 - Lisette’s List by Susan Vreeland
December 8 - Heroes are My Weakness by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
CHILDREN’S & TWEEN EVENTS
Baby Days
Story-times
Mondays at 10 a.m.
Every other week September 14 - November 9
Babies and children up to 24 months, and
their parents or caregivers, are welcome to
drop in for playtime and informal circle-time
story-time. Join us as often as you like to
make friends and have fun.
SPECTACULAR SATURDAYS
Saturday programs are geared toward families with children
ages 2-10. Registration is required.
Headin’ out west!
Saturday, September 26 at 10:30 a.m.
Make like a pioneer and park your wagon at the
Library for a morning of fun. We’ll be making crafts,
enjoying snacks and even panning for gold!
Annual halloween happening
TUESDAYs Are...TERRIFIC!
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
September 15 - November 3
Drop in for special stories, songs, crafts, and tons of library fun!
All toddler and pre-school children ages 2 through 5 are invited.
Special programs
Saturday, October 24 at 10:30 a.m.
Celebrate Halloween dressed in your costume for
trick-or-treating, and awesome crafts and snacks.
night creatures
Saturday, November 7 at 10:30 a.m.
Meet creatures of the night at this live animal program
presented by the Organization for Bat Conservation.
All special programs require registration.
Gingerbread houses
pumpkinpalooza
Wednesday, October 28 at 6 p.m.
Join us for an evening of pumpkin decorating for fall.
This event is open to all ages.
Stuffed animal sleepover
Monday, November 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Bring your favorite stuffed animal (that you can
sleep without) to a special nighttime story-time
and tuck them in for a night of fun at the Library.
Stop by the next day to pick them up along with
a special surprise. This program is for ages 2-6.
ARTS & LETTERS:
A KINDERGARTEN - 2ND GRADE SPECIAL
Wednesday, December 2 at 6:30 p.m.
Hear a story, have a treat, and make your own
creative masterpiece at this artful affair!
Saturday, December 5 at 10:30 a.m.
Get in the holiday spirit at this yummy annual event
and decorate an edible gingerbread house.
bedtime math
Tuesdays from September 29 - November 17
Grades K-2: 5 p.m. Session
Grades 3-5: 6:30 p.m. Session
Join us for Bedtime Math’s Crazy8s where
we’ll build, run, jump, make music, and
more! It’s a totally new kind of math club
that lasts for 8 weeks. Registration is
required.
BEANSTACK
Get personalized reading recommendations for kids ages
0-12! Sign up starting this fall at www.wixomlibrary.org
TWEEN EVENTS
Tween programs are for tweens in
grades 3-6. Registration is required.
Trivia takedown
Saturday, October 3 at 2 p.m.
Face off against your friends in this
action-packed, running-encouraged trivia challenge! There will be prizes for
every right answer!
lego club
Thursday, October 15 at 6 p.m.
Thursday, December 17 at 6 p.m.
We challenge you to create
your latest masterpiece at
our next club meetings.
Novel Thoughts special:
family book discussion
Saturday, November 14 at 12 p.m.
Join us for pizza, drinks and a lively
conversation. We will discuss Chasing
Vermeer by Blue Balliett.
Mythbusters
Thursday, November 19 at 6 p.m.
Use the scientific method to
confirm or bust some popular
myths.
Tween Holiday party
Saturday, December 12 at 12 p.m.
Celebrate
all
things
Christmas, Hanukkah and
Kwanzaa at this snack and
craft-filled extravaganza!
TEEN CORNER
for grades 7-12
Teen Library Council
Animanga club
Saturday, September 19 at 12 p.m.
It’s the perfect time to join the voluTEENs.
Earn volunteer hours, have fun and have a
voice at the Library.
Saturday, December 12 at 2 p.m.
Join our Club’s holiday-themed edition:
anime, manga and winter holiday festivities.
What more could you ask for?
animanga club
Poptastically yours:
Saturday, September 19 at 2 p.m.
bringing pop culture
Learn to make healthy ramen,
to the library!
watch anime, discuss manga
and plan for the year.
books & More
Monday, September 28 at 6 p.m.
Discuss City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
- our thoughts on the movie, tv show and
more. Books will be available at the
Information Desk.
Practice SAT Exam
with Princeton Review
Saturday, October 10 at 12 p.m.
Practice makes perfect, or at least more
comfortable taking the SAT. This is a full
practice exam. Register on the Princeton
Review website.
Make a difference day
Saturday, October 31 at 12 p.m.
Make Random Little Dudes to
spread cheer through our
community and earn volunteer
hours.
History, Mystery & Murder
Wednesday, November 4 at 6 p.m.
See description on the Adult Events page.
Holiday Party:
Cupcake wars
Monday, November 30 at 2 p.m.
Find out who’s cupcake reigns
supreme, what the secret
ingredient is, and more.
Library Board of Trustees
Mary Proper, President
Delores Grant, Vice President
Jennifer Mulder, Secretary
Albert Boyko, Treasurer
James Clancy Lowe, Member-at-Large
Sandra Messing, Member-at-Large
2015 is the year we are bringing popular
culture phenomenon to the Wixom Library.
back to the future halloween
Saturday, October 31 at 2 p.m.
It is the TIME Marty traveled to in
Back to the Future II. We’ll watch
it AND make zombie pumpkins.
Costumes and cosplay are
encouraged.
hunger games movie marathon
Saturday, November 14 at 2 p.m.
Watch and reminisce about the Hunger
Games movies. Pizza, snacks and activities
will be provided.
teen read week
get away @ your library
october 18-24
Submit your Book
Face and Cover
ReDo to Stephanie
via email or Tumblr
by October 24 for
your chance to win. What Book is This
Guessing Game will run the entire month!
Greatest Book Battle
Saturday, October 24 at 2 p.m.
The ultimate book trivia challenge! Using
YALSA’s Teens’ Top Ten winners, we’ll play
trivia rounds for candy - but this isn’t any
old trivia contest!
Registration required for teen programs.
Friends of the Library
Board Members
Jane Kleban, President
Vance McCormick, Vice President
Laurie Hellier, Secretary
Lorraine Stroup, Treasurer
Mary O’Neill, Membership
Jan McCormick, Member-at-Large
Melissa Pittel, Member-at-Large
Friends of
the library
Leaves, Acorns and
Stones for Sale
Looking for the perfect holiday gift?
Honor a loved one by purchasing a
leaf, acorn or stone for the Library’s
Recognition Tree. Prices start at $100
and order forms are available in the
lobby or at the Check Out Desk.
As always, the Friends are honored
to donate all proceeds from these
activities to provide library services
enjoyed by the Wixom community. We
welcome new members anytime.
Upcoming Events
Fall Silent Book Auction
September 28-October 10
Our ever-popular auction will feature
a variety of books to stimulate the
bidding wars.
Fall Used Book Sale
Wednesday, October 14, 5 - 8 p.m.
Advance sale for members only
(memberships available at door).
Thursday, October 15,10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday, October 16,10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday, October 17, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Bag Day
Thousands of books for all ages
and interests
are being sorted
in preparation of the big sale.
Unbeatable deals and gift ideas.
Tree Lighting Cookie Sale
December 4
Two of your favorites--gingersnap
and chocolate chip cookies--will be
available for purchase during the City
festivities. Yum!
--Jane Kleban, Friends President
Thank you to the
Friends of the Library
for helping to sponsor
fall programming!