LibrarySep/Oct 2014

Library
Tidings
Sep/Oct 2014
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from the desk
of the Director
On November 4, the Bay
County Library System
will ask voters to renew
for six years the current
1.0 mill levy for operating
expenses. If passed,
homeowners will continue
to pay at the same
rate they are currently
contributing to library
operations. It will allow
for the continuation of
current levels of library
services, including
the following: library
programs for people
of all ages; access to
the Internet via high
speed connection; new
materials purchased and
cataloged for checkout
and reference; electronic
resources such as
eBooks, eAudiobooks,
and databases; librarians
to help people find
information; maintenance
of buildings, grounds, and
the bookmobile; desktop
and laptop computers,
printers, copiers,
scanners, and microfilm
readers; workshops,
seminars, and classes;
and research resources
in a variety of formats
for business start-up,
job seeking, personal
investment, lifelong
education, literacy,
health, homework and
homeschooling.
Our libraries
are a valuable and
vital resource in our
community. Nearly
63,000 residents own
library cards. In 2013
there were 400,000 visits,
818,000 checkouts, and
49,000 people of all ages
attended 1,670 programs.
Tom Birch
National Library Card Month: September
Every parent wants their child to
succeed, and one of the simplest
ways you can ensure your child’s
academic success is by making a
quick trip to the library. September is
Library Card Sign-up Month, a time
when BCLS joins with the American
Library Association and public libraries
nationwide to make sure that every
student has the most important school
supply of all – a free library card.
Students can turn to the library
for materials, programs and services
that support academic achievement.
They can use their library cards from
home, too. Our library system offers
access to important educational
resources, such as eBooks, online
databases and more.
Students learn in a variety
of ways. Thanks to the resources
available at the library, we can meet
the needs of all ages and types of
learners, whether that is through
homework help or access to print and
eBooks. The library has something for
everyone – all with a free library card.
BCLS has planned great
rewards for library card holders.
Throughout the month of September,
all patrons can get a free replacement
card ($3.00 value). Show your library
card at any service desk and receive
an entry to win a gift card. Also,
children 12 & under may show their
library card at any of our children’s
service desks and receive a small
prize.
For more information on how
to sign up for a library card, visit any
BCLS branch library or find out more
at www.baycountylibrary.org.
Booked for Lunch Fall Session
Kantzler Community Room, Wirt. Doors open at 11:30. Program begins at noon.
Bring a lunch or order from the Real Food @ The Wirt Cafe
Sep 26
Dave Rogers
Author
The G34 Paradox: Inside the Army’s Secret Mustard Gas
Project at Dow Chemical in World War I, and
Mysteries of Skull Island and the Alkali
Oct 3
Susan Harvey
Reviewer
Annie’s Ghosts: A Journey Into a Family Secret
By Steve Luxenberg
Oct 10
Kathy Raynor
Reviewer
Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and
Redemption
By Laura Hillenbrand
Oct 17
Judith Thompson
Reviewer
Pope Francis: His Life in His Own Words
By Sergio Rubin
Oct 24
Ruth Gonyaw
Author
In Different Waters: An Autobiography
Oct 31
James Watson
Author
Last Chance to Wenona Beach
A dul t P rogra m s
AUBURN
662-2381 ext. 205
Book Discussion Group
Thu, Sep 25 & Oct 23, 6-7:30 pm
Registration begins one month
prior to program date.
*Glass Jar Mushroom House Craft ®
Thu, Sep 11, 6-7:30 pm
*Autumn Leaf Bowl Craft ®
Thu, Oct 30, 6-7:30 pm
Registration begins Sep 30
PINCONNING
879-3283 ext. 202
Book Discussion Group ®
Tue, Sep 23 & Oct 28, 6-7:30 pm
Green=Registration required ®=May register online via our Events Calendar
(*)=Adult/Teen program
*Caring for Your Collection:
Preserving Family
Heirlooms for Generations
*Homemade Spa Crafts ®
Sat, Oct 18 2-3:30 pm
SAGE
892-8555 ext. 202
Book Discussion Group
Tue, Sep 9 & Oct 14, 2-3:30 pm
*Knit and Crochet Night
Wed, Sep 10 & Oct 8, 6-7:30 pm
WIRT: Thu, Sep 25, 7- 8:30 pm ®
Presented by the Bay County Historical Society
Learn how to create a basic preservationminded environment and methods for storing
and handling your family treasures. Discussion
and hands-on examples will focus on the most
commonly found heirlooms such as books,
papers, scrapbooks, photographs, textiles, and
ceramics. Additionally, digitization efforts and
creating modern archival scrapbooks will be
touched on.
Auburn: Tue, Sep 23, 6:30-7:30 pm ®
Pinconning: Sat, Oct 11, 2-3 pm ®
* Framed Butterfly Necklace ®
Sat, Sep 27 2-3:30 pm
* Self Defense Demonstration ®
Wed, Oct 1, 6-7 pm
American Tae Kwon Do Academy
(ATA) will demonstrate self
defense techniques that the whole
family can learn. Ages 5 + are
welcome.
Folk ‘N’ Funny: The Lighter Side
of America’s Musical Heritage
Service Dog Puppy Raiser Q&A ®
Pinconning: Tue, Sep 30, 6:30-7:30 pm
Learn what is involved in raising a puppy to be
a Leader Dog or PAWS with a Cause Dog.
A puppy in training and a retired Leader Dog
will be on hand with their raisers, who will
explain the program and answer your questions.
Jackie Davidson
(original New Christy
Minstrels member) & folk
music singer/songwriter
writer Gary Brandt sing
of tall tales.
Coats for Kids
Beginning Mon, Sep 15, you can drop off a
new or gently used coat at any branch library!
Do-Care and your libraries are partnering to
keep children warm this winter!
Flu Shot Clinic
Presented by Visiting Nurse Special Services
Shot prices and insurance accepted are TBA.
Sage: Mon, Oct 6, 2-4 pm
PINCONNING: Tue, Oct 7, 12-2 pm
Wirt: Tue, Oct 7, 5-7 pm
AUBURN: Tue, Oct 14, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Michigan Traveling Military Museum
Pinconning: Fri, Oct 3-Sat, Oct 4, 9 am-5 pm
Observe the 100th Anniversary of WWI by visiting this collection in person.
Representatives from the museum will be on hand to explain and answer
questions about the artifacts. Schools are welcome!
Auburn Computer Classes
Decorate a Tote Bag ®
Thu, Sep 18, 6-7:30
Register at the service desk beginning one month prior to program date.
Call 662-2381 ext. 205 for information. A non-refundable fee of $5 per class is due at registration.
Bird’s Nest Necklace ®
Wed, Oct 29, 6-7:30
Registration begins Sep 18
Wednesdays, 2:30-3:30 pm or 3:30-4:30 pm
Sep 17 or Oct 15 One-On-One Microsoft Word & the Internet
WIRT
893-9566 ext. 2200
Lunch & Movie
Wednesdays at noon
Sep 17: “Heaven is for Real”
Oct 15: Documentary “Bears”
Register with the Division on
Aging at 895-4100. $ Lunch.
Seventh Michigan Cavalry Civil
War Roundtable Meeting
Wed, Oct 8, 7 pm
Cameron Brown: The Relevance of Abraham Lincoln
Business Start-Up Seminar
Wed, Oct 29, 1-4 pm
Register at www.sbdcmichigan.org
or call 686-9597
Wirt Computer Classes
Register at the Wirt computer sign-up desk or by mail. Call 893-9566 ext. 2206 for information.
A non-refundable fee of $5 per class is due at registration.
Wednesdays, 5:45-7:45 pm
Sep 10 & 17 Intro to Microsoft Office 2007 Word*
Oct 8 & 15 Intro to Microsoft Office 2007 Excel *
Sep 24Tablet Basics**(Kantzler Comm Room)
Oct 22 Computer Basics
(Bring your tablet)
Saturdays, 9:30 am-12:30 pm
Sep 6 Computer Basics
Oct 4 How to Clean Up Your PC
Sep 20 Social Media **
Oct 18 Tablet Basics**(Kantzler Comm Room)
(Bring your tablet)
*Should know how to use a mouse and how to type
**Should have experience with using the Internet and an email account
eBook* Help - Wirt Reference Desk
Every Tuesday, 3-4 pm
Drop in with your eReader, laptop or mobile device. *OverDrive eBooks are only available to Bay County residents.
Computer Klatch - Wirt Kantzler Community Room
Thu, Sep 18 & Oct 16, 6-7:30 pm
Casual Q & A with computer instructor Gary Holik. Bring your questions, laptops, tablets, etc.
Green=Registration required
®=May register online via our Events Calendar
Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary:
Live Reptile Program (All ages/family)
(*)=Adult/Teen program
Lego Club (Grades K-6)
Learn about alligators and other reptiles at this interactive, educational presentation.
Join us for Lego building fun at the library!
Make your own unique Lego creations! We
supply the Legos and you supply the imagination.
Pinconning
Wed, Sep 10, 6 pm ®
Pinconning
Wed, Sep 3, 5:30-7 pm ®
Auburn
Sat, Sep 20, 11 am ®
Sage Wirt
Wed, Sep 24, 4:30 & 6:30 pm ®
Sat, Oct 25, 11 am & 2 pm ® begins Sep 27
Gratitude Steel Band: Back to School
Bash! (All ages)
Drop in and dance to steel drum music on the front lawn
of Wirt Library at this interactive family concert.
*Held outside - bring lawn chairs.
C hi ld re n & Fa mily P r o g r a m s
Wirt: Mon, Sep 8, 6:30-7:30 pm
Wirt
Thu, Sep 11, 4 pm-5:30 & 6-7:30 pm ®
Sage
Thu, Oct 9, 4:30-6 pm ® begins Sep 11
Auburn
Sat, Nov 1, 10-11:30 am ® begins Oct 4
Pumpkin Decorating (Grades K-6)
Bring along your creativity for these fun fall
programs! Pumpkins and supplies will be provided.
Bookmobile
Drop in anytime in October to decorate a mini
pumpkin.
Family Engineering Day (Grades 2-6)
Sage
Wed, Oct 15, 4:30 & 6:30 pm ® begins Sep 17
Presented by the Regional Mathematics and Science Center at Saginaw
Valley State University
Auburn
Tue, Oct 21, 4 & 6:30 pm ® begins Sep 23
Discover the fun of engineering through hands-on activities for the whole
family! Learn about what engineers do and the role engineering plays in
everyday life. Learn more at familyengineering.org. Call to register.
Pinconning
Fri, Oct 24, 3 pm ® begins Sep 26
Sage: Thu, Sep 11, 4:15 pm
Wirt
Mon, Oct 27, 4 & 6 pm ® begins Sep 29
Pinconning: Sat, Sep 13, 1 pm
Wirt: Thu, Sep 18, 4:15 pm
Auburn: Sat, Oct 11, 11 am. Registration begins Sep 13
Paint a Mini Pumpkin (Grade PK)
A special program for preschool age children.
Listen to a pumpkin story and then paint your own
mini pumpkin to take home. Wear your old clothes,
this could get messy!
Music Jamborees! (All ages)
Wirt
Fri, Oct 10, 10 am & 2 pm ® begins Sep 12
You’re invited to a party featuring musical activities, games, and crafts!
Sage
Wed, Oct 22, 4:30 & 6:30 ® begins Sep 24
These parties celebrate the picture book Acoustic Rooster and His
Barnyard Band by Kwame Alexander, the title selected for the “2014
Michigan Reads! One State, One Children’s Book Program,” which
highlights the importance of early childhood literacy. Throughout
September and October, children are invited to enter a drawing to win
a copy of the book at any BCLS location.
Auburn
Fri, Oct 24, 11 am ® begins Sep 26
Pinconning
Thu, Oct 30, 10:30 am ® begins Oct 2
Pinconning
Fri, Sep 19, 3:30-4:30 pm
Auburn
Thu, Sep 25, 4-5 pm
Library Card Sign-Up Month
Wirt
Tue, Sep 30, 4-5:30 pm
Sage
Thu, Oct 2, 4-6 pm
Throughout September, children 12 &
under may show their library card at any
of our library children’s service desks and
receive a small prize!
Auburn 662-2381, option #4
pinconning 879-3283, option #3
Preschool Bingo (Ages 2-5)
Fri, Sep 12, 10:30- 11:15 am ®
Bug Magnets (Ages 5-12)
Wed, Sep 3, 3:30-4:30 pm
Mom & Me Pirate Craft (Ages 2-5 + adult)
Fri, Sep 19, 11-11:45 am ®
Bookworm Buddies Book Club (Grades 3-6)
Hoot: Sat, Sep 13, 3-4 pm ®
Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer: Sat, Oct 4, 3-4 pm ®
The False Prince: Sat, Oct 25, 3-4 pm ®
Halloween Craft Night (All ages)
Wed, Oct 15, 6:30-7:30 pm ® begins Sep 23
Pirate Craft (Ages 5-12)
Wed, Sep 17, 3:30-4:30 pm
Mom & Me Halloween Craft (Ages 3-5 + adult)
Fri, Oct 17, 11-11:45 am ® begins Sep 19
Paint a Bank (Ages 5-12)
Wed, Oct 1, 3:30-4:30 pm
Stop in to paint your very own bank!
Halloween Bingo (Ages 12 & under)
Tue, Oct 28, 6:30-7:15 pm ® begins Oct 1
Milk Jug Ghosts (Ages 8-12)
Wed, Oct 15, 3:30-4:30 pm
Stop in to make a spooky ghost!
Halloween Costume Party (Ages 2-5)
Fri, Oct 31, 10:30-11:30 am ® begins Oct 1
Join us for games, snacks, and crafts.
Hello Kitty Party (Ages 3-10)
Sat, Oct 25, 11 am-noon ® begins Sep 25
Games, crafts and snacks!
Sage 892-8555, option #5
Decorate a Halloween Bag (Ages 5-12)
Wed, Oct 29, 3:30-4:30 pm
Friday Fun for Preschoolers (Ages 2-5 + adult)
Story and a craft or activity.
Warm & Fuzzy Bears: Fri, Sep 12, 11-11:45 am ®
Spooky & Silly Skeletons: Fri, Oct 17, 11-11:45 am ® begins Sep 19
Mad Scientists (Grades 2-6)
Hands-on experiment fun!
Build It Challenge: Thu, Sep 18, 4:15-5:15 pm ®
Spooky & Surprising: Thu, Oct 16, 4:15-5:15 pm ® begins Sep 18
Wirt 893-9566, option #5
Movie: Disney Nature: Chimpanzee (G) (All ages/family)
Sat, Sep 6, 2 pm
Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Tail Waggin’ Tutors (Ages 4+)
Sat, Sep 27, 2:30-3:30 pm & Tue, Oct 21, 6:30-7:30 pm
Registration begins one month prior to program date.
Read to a therapy dog. 15 minute slots available.
"Hands are Not for Hitting" Story
Time (Ages 4-8)
Happy Bear from the Bay Area Women's Center will share a
story and activity.
Sage
Wed, Oct 1, 4:30 pm ® begins Sep 3
Pinconning
Thu, Oct 2, 10:30 am ® begins Sep 4
Wirt
Mon, Oct 6, 4:30 pm ® begins Sep 8
Auburn
Thu, Oct 23, 4 pm ® begins Sep 25
Creative Kids Book Club (Grades 1-3)
School Zone: Tue, Sep 9, 4-5 pm ®
Monster Mash: Tue, Oct 7, 4-5 pm ® begins Sep 9
Tween Tuesdays (Grades 4-6)
Marble Maker: Tue, Sep, 16, 4-5 pm ®
Design the ultimate marble run.
Minute to Win It: Tue, Oct 14, 4-5 pm ® begins Sep 16
Tackle our fun challenges in 60 seconds.
“I Spy” Challenge Program (Grades 1-6)
Thu, Oct 2, 4-5:30 pm ® begins Sep 2
Follow the clues and use your picture puzzle skills to solve the
library’s “I Spy” challenge game. Then make your own “I Spy”
picture puzzle collage and clues using magazine pictures and 3-D
objects.
Costume Dance Party
Tue, Oct 28, 6-7 pm
Wear your favorite costume and come ready to dance!
Fall Story Time
Oct 6-Nov 20 ® begins Sep 8
We offer story times for a variety of age groups filled with stories, music, activities and more!
Registration required at your branch or online.
See a complete schedule at www.baycountylibrary.org
Teen Programs
Green=Registration required
®=May register online via our calendar
(*)=Adult/Teen program
This Teen Read Week we dare you to read for the fun of it!
Teen Read Week is a time to celebrate reading for fun and encourage teens to take advantage of
reading in all forms – books, magazines, eBooks and more – and become regular library users.
Wed, Sep 3
Sticky Notes Clipboard Craft 3-4:30 pm ®
*Thu, Sep 11 Glass Jar Mushroom House Craft 6-7:30 pm ®
*Tue, Sep 23 Caring for Your Collection: 6:30-7:30 pm ®
Preserving Family Heirlooms for Generations
Wed, Oct 8
Survival Bracelet Craft 3-4:30 pm
® begins Sep 9
Wed, Oct 22 Pumpkin Decorating Craft 3-4:30 pm
® begins Sep 23
*Thu, Oct 30 Autumn Leaf Bowl Craft 6-7:30 pm
® begins Sep 30
Tue, Sep 2 Locker Magnets Wed, Sep 17 Bangle Bracelets
Tue, Oct 21 Pumpkin Decorating
3:30-4:30 pm ®
6-7:30 pm ®
Tue, Sep 9
Tue, Sep 23
*Sat, Sep 27
Wed, Oct 1
Tue, Oct 7
*Sat, Oct 18
Tue, Oct 21
Fri, Oct 24
Ombre Glass Magnets
Geometric Painting
Framed Butterfly Necklace
Self Defense Demonstration
Dresser/Nightstand Tray
Homemade Spa Crafts
Color Block Candles
Pumpkin Decorating
4-5 pm ®
4-5 pm ®
2-3:30 pm ®
6-7 pm ®
4-5 pm ®
2-3:30 pm ®
4-5 pm ®
3-4:30 pm ®
Thu, Oct 9
Thu, Oct 23
Jack Skellington Halloween String Garland
Dream Catcher
4-5 pm ®
4-5 pm ®
3:30-4:30 pm ®
Bay Arts Council, Bay City Players, Bay Concert Band, Bay County Historical Society,
Bay County Library System, Delta College Planetarium, State Theatre,
and Studio 23/The Arts Center.
Connect to a-la-cARTe at www.whatsnextbaycity.org
All BCLS branches will be CLOSED
Sat, Aug 30-Mon, Sep 1 in honor of Labor Day.
Wirt Library Sunday hours resume Sep 7.
Newsletter printing cost courtesy of Friends of the Bay County Libraries
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library
500 Center Ave., Bay City, MI 48708
Ph: (989) 893-9566 TDD: (989) 893-7052
Mon-Thu: 10 am-8 pm
Fri-Sat: 9 am-5 pm
Sun: *1-5 pm (*Sep - May only)
Auburn Area Branch Library
235 W. Midland Rd., Auburn, MI 48611
Ph: (989) 662-2381
Sun-Mon: Closed
Tue-Thu: 10 am-8 pm
Fri-Sat: 9 am-5 pm
Pinconning Branch Library
218 Kaiser St., Pinconning, MI 48650
Ph: (989) 879-3283
Sun-Mon: Closed
Tue-Thu: 10 am-8 pm
Fri-Sat: 9 am-5 pm
Sage Branch Library
100 E. Midland St., Bay City, MI 48706
Ph: (989) 892-8555
Mon-Tue: 9 am-5 pm
Wed-Thu: Noon-8 pm
Fri: 9 am-5 pm
Sat-Sun: Closed
Bookmobile
500 Center Ave., Bay City, MI 48708
Ph: (989) 893-9566 ext. 2108
Visit us on the web for a current schedule.
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