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Vol. 11 • No. 4 • June - Aug. 2015
WIXOM PUBLIC LIBRARY
49015 Pontiac Trail • Wixom, MI 48393 • 248-624-2512 • wixomlibrary.org
LIBRARY HOURS
Monday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Tuesday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Wednesday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Thursday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday Closed
Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday Closed
LIBRARY CLOSURES
May 23 -25: Memorial Day
July 4: Independence Day
September 5 - 7: Labor Day
BOARD MEETINGS
Mondays at 7:00 p.m.
June 22, 2015
July 27, 2015
August 24, 2015
THANK YOU TO
PUMP IT UP WIXOM
FOR SPONSORING
OUR SUMMER
READING FINALE!
SUMMER READING: EVERY HERO HAS A STORY
Join the Library for another exciting year of summer reading activities.
Patrons of all ages can join us for plenty of summer reading events,
prizes and fun. There are events and reading incentives based on age
groups and online tracking is available for the first time this summer.
Registration for summer reading clubs is on-going and can be done
online or in-person starting June 1. Our special opening event is the
Superhero Bash on Tuesday, June 16 - see inside for details! Additional
information is available at the Library and on our website.
Summer Reading Club Rules
Adults can participate by reading and filling out a review form either at the Information Desk or
online. Reading 5 books will enter you in the Grand Prize drawing for a gift card. Teens need to read
20 hours or read 5 books, attend 5 programs or read/attend a combination of 5 to earn a ticket to
the Teen Finale Party at Pump It Up. Every child and tween who reads (or is read to) 8 or more hours
will earn a ticket to the Finale Party at Pump It Up. Babies 0-24 months will receive prizes for
completing activities on their early literacy logs. All club logs must be submitted by August 1.
Bonus: Dewey Decimal Challenge
Kids looking for an extra challenge and additional prizes can participate in the Dewey Decimal
Challenge. Just pick up the challenge sheet at the Children’s Desk or online, and start choosing
books!
CONGRATULATIONS MISS JANE!
Jane Kahan, Children’s Librarian, is retiring June 30th after 23 years of
service to the Wixom Public Library. Miss Jane has been a significant
part of the Library’s growth during her tenure at the Library, including
moving into the Library’s current location and the renovation of the
Children’s Department. Her special flair is present in all of her programs
and her dedication to quality children’s literature created the wonderful
children’s collection available today. Miss Jane is looking forward to
spending time with her family and beloved cat Maxwell as well as crafting and antiquing. We wish
you the best of luck in retirement and, on the behalf of Library staff and patrons, thank you for your
many dedicated years at the Wixom Public Library!
MICHIGAN ACTIVITY PASS
Have you checked out a Michigan Activity Pass? Use your library card to receive
free or discounted admission to more than 200 cultural institutions throughout
Michigan, including Cranbrook Art Museum, SEA Life Michigan Aquarium,
Michigan Science Center, state parks, and Shepler’s. The Michigan Activity Pass
is available at http://michiganactivitypass.info
SUMMER HOURS
Summer hours begin the week of May 25. During the summer months, the Library is closed on
Fridays. Regular hours will resume after Labor Day. The Library is also closed Memorial Day
weekend, Fourth of July weekend and Labor Day weekend. As always, you can access our
digital resources 24/7! Check the Library’s digital page at www.wixomlibrary.org for downloadable
eBooks and audiobooks, digital magazines, online language learning, and more!
COMING SOON: ODILO EBOOKS
In addition to the Library’s collection of eBooks on Download Destination,
we are happy to announce another eBook platform called Odilo that will
be available this summer. Visit the Library website for updates!
Wixom Public Librar y Community Source of Knowledge
Notes from the Information Desk
Adult Services
ADULT SUMMER READING CLUB
JUNE 1 - AUGUST 1
Escape into the world of books! Read books and fill out review forms to win book bags, gift cards, and more. Reading 5 or more
books enters you into the Grand Prize drawing for a $75 gift card. Register and fill out reviews online or in-person.
HERBS 101
Wednesday, June 24 at 6:30 p.m.
Bonnie Mulliner presents
information on wild herbs,
medicinal herbs, drying
herbs and decorative herbs.
BEAUTY OF NATIVE PLANTS
Wednesday, July 22 at 6:30 p.m.
Drew Lathin of Creating Sustainable
Landscapes, LLC will teach you how to
achieve your landscaping goals using
sound ecological principles, native
plants, and aesthetic designs.
MOSAIC TILES
Wednesday, July 29 at 6 p.m.
Make a beautiful decoration for your
home or garden at this all ages event.
GAME OF THRONES
SWORDFIGHTING
Thursday, July 30 at 6 p.m.
This hands-on workshop will
teach you to fight like a
contender for the Iron Throne!
Adults and teens are welcome.
ESCAPE THE ORDINARY
HIGH ILLUSION MAGIC SHOW
Wednesday, August 5
at 6:30 p.m.
Escape the ordinary with William
Schulert, Master of Illusion. You
will not believe your eyes!
AROUND THE TOWN BOOK
DISCUSSION
Tuesday, August 11 at 6:30 p.m.
Join us for a special Between
the Lines book discussion at
Alex’s Pizzeria. Eat a slice or
two of pizza while discussing
Bitter Greens by Kate Forsyth.
D.I.Y. CRAFTS
Spark your creative side and learn a new
do-it-yourself skill. Supplies are provided.
WATERCOLOR COFFEE MUGS
Tuesday, June 23 at 6 p.m.
Make your own watercolor
pattern on a set of mugs.
MASON JAR LANTERN
Thursday, July 9 at 6 p.m.
Create a summer lantern using mason
jars.
MOVIE & PIZZA NIGHT
Tuesdays from 5 -7:30 p.m.
June 30 - Wild
July 28 - Guardians of the Galaxy
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.
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.
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.
June 24 - A Little Yellow Dog by Walter Mosley
July 29 - Vertigo 42 by Martha Grimes
August 26 - Private Down Under by James Patterson
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.
June 2 - The Returned by Jason Mott
July 7- The Last Summer of the Camperdowns by Elizabeth Kelly
August 11 - Bitter Greens by Kate Forsyth (at Alex’s Pizzeria)
News from the
Children's Department
SUMMER READING 2015
Register for the Club online or in-person starting June 1. Fill out your reading log online or by paper to earn prizes all summer! Join
us for any of our fun family programs for all ages! Special guest performers will perform in the Community Services Ballroom. All
other programs will take place in the Children’s Department. Kids who read 8 hours by August 1 earn a Finale Party Ticket.
SUPERHERO BASH
Tuesday, June 16 at 10:30 a.m.
Do you have what it takes
to become a superhero?
Put your superhero skills
to the test in our challenge
course and take part in other
awesome activities.
FOOD TRUCKS
Tuesday, June 23 at 10:30 a.m.
Build
delicious
snacks
at
the
Batmobile, Wonder Woman Wagon,
Superman Cart and Avengers Lounge.
EXOTIC ZOO
Tuesday, June 30 at 10:30 a.m.
Be wowed by Javon Stacks’ live animals!
DERBY DAY AT THE WPL
Tuesday, July 14 at 10:30 a.m.
Race cars in a demolition derby
and create your own car out of a
box.
HERO IN THE PARK
AT PROUD LAKE STATE PARK
Monday, June 22 at 2 p.m.
In state parks, when the sun goes down,
a super NATURAL hero takes to the
skies. Hear a story from
A TRULY ORIGINAL SUPERHERO
a local hero and learn the
Tuesday, July 21 at 10:30 a.m.
A fabulous live-action play brought to role of bats in the night sky.
us by the Acting Up Theater Company. Registration required.
SPY GAMES
Tuesday, July 28 at 10:30 a.m.
Prove you have the secrecy and
skills to be a super spy at this
activity and craft-filled event!
ICE CREAM & TUNES
Wednesday, July 15 at 6 p.m.
A family concert and ice
cream social featuring Carissa
Knowles and her popular
children’s songs. Registration
required.
FINALE PARTY AT PUMP IT UP!
Tuesday, August 4
INTERACTIVE PUPPET SHOW
MOSAIC TILES
at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Tuesday, July 7 at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, July 29 at 6 p.m.
All
kids
who
complete
their
reading
log
can
Alex Thomas & Friends entertain with
Make a beautiful decoration for
choose
a
session
to
attend!
jokes, pranks, silliness and all around fun.
home or garden at this all ages
event. Registration required.
STORY-TIMES
THURSDAYS ARE...TERRIFIC!
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
June 18 - July 30
Drop in on for special stories,
songs, crafts, and tons of library
fun! All pre-school children are
invited. Babies and older siblings
are also welcome.
BABY DAYS
Mondays at 10 a.m.
June 29, July 13 and July 27
Babies and children up to 24 months, and
their parents or caregivers, are welcome
to drop in for playtime and informal circletime story-time. Join us as often as you
like to make friends and have fun.
NOVEL THOUGHTS SPECIAL
Programs for tweens entering grades
3-6. Registration is required.
THURSDAY TWEEN CLUB
Lego Club: Summer Edition
Thursday, June 18 at 6 p.m.
Dork Diaries & Diary of a
Wimpy Kid Party
Thursday, July 9 at 2 p.m.
Minecraft IRL
Thursday, July 23 at 6 p.m.
Jedi Training
Thursday, July 30 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, July 18 at 12 p.m.
Discuss A Snicker of Magic
and Skype with author Natalie
Lloyd. The first 10 to register
will receive a copy of the book
to keep. Pizza is provided.
MINECRAFT CLUB
Saturday, July 18 at 3 p.m.
Do you LOVE Minecraft? Meet others,
share tips, and more! Bring your own
device or laptop to play together and
know your login information.
FAMILY GAME NIGHT
Wednesday, August 19 at 6 p.m.
Life size versions of
classic games,
pizza and drinks.
Registration
required.
SUMMER READING FINALE
AT PUMP IT UP!
Tuesday, August 4
at 10:30 a.m. or 6 p.m.
Complete the Club to receive your timed
invitation!
GAME CODING WORKSHOP
Saturday, August 22 at 10 a.m.
Design and program a Flappy Bird
game using Search Visual Programming
Language. This workshop is
presented by Kidpreneur and
is for kids entering grades
4 - 8.
Teen Corner
Teen Programming for grades 7 - 12
TEEN SUMMER READING CLUB
FOR TEENS ENTERING GRADES 7-12 JUNE 1 - AUGUST 1
Register for the Club online or in-person starting June 1.
Registration for programs is required. Register online or in-person.
TEEN LIBRARY COUNCIL
Monday, June 15 at 5 p.m.
Monday, July 20 at 5 p.m.
TLC moves to Mondays in the summer.
Have a say in the future while
eating pizza. The next meeting
will be September 12.
DESIGN YOUR OWN
SUPERHERO
Monday June 15 at 5:30 or 6:45 p.m.
Join Abrakadoodle Art Studio of Canton
as they walk you through designing and
drawing your own superhero.
PAPER TOWNS
BOOK DISCUSSION
Monday, June 22 at 6 p.m.
Discuss the latest John
Green book to be made
into a movie. A movie pass
will be up for grabs along
with treats and more.
UNO TOURNAMENT
Monday, June 29 at 6 p.m.
Challenge new and old friends alike to
UNO. Pick your seat
beginning at 5:45. Prizes
will be awarded to each
table champion and the
Grand Champion.
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
HOLLYWOOD MAKE-UP
EFFECTS WORKSHOP
Monday, July 6 at 6 p.m.
Are you a fan of Face
Off on SyFy? See how
Heroes and Creatures
are created step-bystep. The workshop
will include information about how artists
create the molds, paint, and more!
ANIMANGA SPECIAL:
POTSTICKERS!!
Monday, July 13 at 6 p.m.
Chef Chris will be here to teach you how
to make yummy potstickers.
We will cook, assemble and
then eat them.
THE DUFF:
NOW SHOWING
Monday, July 20 at 6 p.m.
Relax as we watch The
DUFF - snacks and drinks
will be provided.
GAME OF THRONES
SWORD FIGHTING
Thursday, July 30 at 6 p.m.
This hands-on workshop will
teach you to fight like a contender
for the Iron Throne! Adults and
teens are welcome.
SUMMER READING FINALE
AT PUMP IT UP!
Monday, August 3 at 6 p.m.
Get your jump on at Pump
It Up - glow style! Earn
your invite by completing
your summer reading log
by Saturday, August 1.
ESCAPE THE ORDINARY
HIGH ILLUSION MAGIC SHOW
Wednesday, August 5 at 6:30 p.m.
Escape the ordinary with
William Schulert, Master of
Illusion. You will not believe
your eyes!
PINTEREST IRL:
DECOR EDITION
Monday, July 27 at 6 p.m.
Bring what you see on the
screen to life. Will it be a
Pinterest flop or pin-worthy?
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
Thank you to the Friends of the Library, Pump It Up and Wixom Meijer
for helping to sponsor summer programming!
Registration is required for
teen programs. Register online,
in person, or by phone.
FRIENDS OF
THE LIBRARY
CHILDREN’S BOOK SALE
Tuesday, June 16
from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m
Choose from a selection of children’s
books to add to your collection just in
time for summer!