What`s Your Passion? - Howell Carnegie District Library

Volume 32 Number 3 • Spring/Summer 2012
314 W. Grand River
Howell, MI 48843
517.546.0720
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Adult Services...................................2-3
Youth Services..................................4-5
‘Tweens/Teens...................................... 6
From the Director.............................. 7
Membership App............................Back
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Mission Statement
The mission of the
Howell Carnegie
District Library is to
create opportunities
that transform lives
through knowledge
for every age at any
stage, one exceptional
experience at a time.
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Vision Statement
Inspiration through
knowledge
Adult Services
Howell – Celebrating
Our History!
Join us in reading March
by Geraldine Brooks during
the Month of May. The
book imagines the Civil
War experiences of Mr.
March, the absent father in
Louisa May Alcott’s Little
Women. Looking for a title
for your Book Club? Check out the March
Book Club in a Bag.
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Contributors
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Between Friends
J. Cook
H. Lamb
K. Murray
K. Zaenger
The Literary Horse Exhibit DI
The Month of May
From Achilles receiving his immortal
chargers to Don Quixote’s farewell to
Rocinante, literature is full of memorable
stories and poetry about heroic horses and
horse-people. This exhibit brings those
legends to life by pairing photos of today’s
novice through Olympic horses and horsepeople with quotations from the world’s
great books. Join us in connecting with
our rural roots and celebrating the horse
in literature. Sponsored by Dr. Sam Daniels,
Orthodontist
The War of 1812 and Michigan: Some DI
Thoughts on a Faintly Remembered
Conflict presented by Brian Dunnigan
Tuesday, May 8 at 7:00 pm
This year is the first year of
the bicentennial of the War
of 1812, one of America’s
“forgotten wars”, eclipsed
by much larger events.
Brian Dunnigan will
discuss the influence of
the war on Michigan and
how some of that influence is
still felt today, two centuries later.
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9th Annual Howell History Days DI
Saturday, May 19
The Howell Area
Historical Society will
partner with the Howell
Carnegie District Library
for this year’s celebration
of Howell History.
Live entertainment for young and old
including performances under the tent by
Neil Woodward, the “Michigan Troubadour“
and Fiddlers Restrung. Children’s cooking
and art workshops, Tractor Alley, Ice Cream
Social, and historic building tours are some
of the many Howell History Days events.
Check www.howellhistorydayscelebration.
webs.com for the entire listing. Sponsored in
part by Dr. Sam Daniels, Orthodontist
Sixteen Summer Days: General Custer DI
Meets the Wolverines June 28-July 14,
1863, presented by Dave Finney
Tuesday, May 22 at 7:00 pm
On June 29, 1863, twenty-three year old
George Armstrong Custer was promoted
to brigadier general and assigned to
command the Michigan Cavalry Brigade.
These Michiganders were engaged in
constant and severe fighting during the
Gettysburg Campaign. They suffered more
than 500 casualties from the battlefield
at Hanover, PA to the concluding fight at
Falling Waters. Historian, Dave Finney,
will provide insight into the reactions of
the enlisted men and officers towards the
leadership qualities of young Custer during
his initial introduction to and command of
the famous Michigan Cavalry Brigade.
Genealogy Lock-In PR
Sunday, June 3, 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Enjoy this after-hours event to research
your family tree. Explore databases and
the Howell Area Archives, learn how to
use the microfilm reader/scanner/printer,
and receive $5 worth of printing. Bring
your own laptop and use our Wi-Fi or
use one of our computers for the entire
afternoon. Space is limited, reservations
required. Adults 18 years and older. Cost
$10.00/person payable upon registration.
Registration begins May 14.
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Spring/Summer 2012
New On-Line Resource
Going on a trip abroad? Could speaking Spanish
enhance your career opportunities? Want to
challenge yourself? Learn a language online in the
comfort of your home or office with Powerspeak
Languages. Powerspeak Languages simulates
gradual immersion into a new language through a
series of stories, activities and learning exercises.
You can find Powerspeak Languages on our
website or stop by the Reference Desk for more
information.
Summer Reading
Join us for “Reading by the Northern Lights,” the
Adult Summer Reading Program. For every book you
read or listen to, you get a chance to win a prize!
Let your reading work for you starting June 4.
Downtown Digital Scavenger Hunt – PR
Do You See What We See?
Friday, July 13, 6:30 pm
Adults 18 years or older; $10/person. Meet in the
Meabon Room of the Library for instructions.
Includes pizza, salad & breadsticks at Cleary’s
Pub following the Hunt (drinks not included).
Registration is required, beginning Monday, June
4. Payment is due at time of registration.
Sinfully Delicious PR
& Creative Desserts
Thursday, July 19, 7:00 pm
Enjoy samples of delectable
delights as prepared by local
artisans. Bring home some new
ideas! Registration is required, beginning Monday,
June 4. Call or visit the Reference Desk to reserve
your spot, 517.546.0720, x106.
Business
Attention Business Start-Ups! PR
Have questions? Need mentoring? Meet with one
of Livingston County’s SCORE counselors for
One-to-One Counseling to answer your questions
or put you in touch with others who can. Every
3rd Thursday of the month, from 5:00-8:00 pm,
a counselor will be available to those with an
appointment. Call the Reference Desk at 517-5460720 x106 to schedule yours!
Business Resource Center
Entrepreneurs looking for a one-stop shop for
small business information have just the place
to go, the Howell Carnegie District Library’s new
Business Resource Center (BRC). The Business
Resource Center is a partnership between the
library and the Michigan Small Business &
Technology Development Center (MI-SBTDC). The
Business Resource Center offers access to print
and electronic library resources surrounding small
business development.
ACE @ your library!
The goal of ACE is provide adult lifelong learners
with opportunities to acquire knowledge on a
subject in which they have an interest. The object
is personal enrichment and there are no exams or
grades. Check our website for more classes.
So, You Think You Can Think PR
with Marc Manson
Wednesday, May 9 at 6:30 pm
Not only can you think outside the box – there
is no box! This one-session class will provide
a stimulating evening of interactive mental
challenges designed to change your perspective of
the world around you.
The Poetry and Memoirs classes will take a short
break and will return in the summer. Please check
out website for dates and times.
DI Drop In, No registration required
PR
Pre-Registration required, either by
phone or in person, see dates listed
To increase community awareness of the library, staff may photograph or video tape you during your
visit and your images may be used on the website, in print, and other publicity.
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Youth Services
Michigan Notable Author Visit
Joel’s Pajama Jam Comedy Show
DI
Monday, July 16, 10:30-11:15 am
Wear your pajamas, bring your teddy bear, and join us for
dazzling tricks and big surprises!
An Evening with 2012 Michigan Notable
Book author, Colleen Murray Fisher
Tuesday, May 15 at 7:00 pm
Join us for a delightful family evening
with Colleen Murray Fisher, children’s
book author of the 2012 Michigan
Notable Book, Miss Martin is a Martian.
Infant Through Pre-school
Great Start Livingston Partner!
For more detailed descriptions, please see the Kids page on
our website www.howelllibrary.org
Summer Reading 2012 (for all ages)
“Build It” Room
Summer Reading 2012 (for all ages) has a few simple rules.
Sign up, read/listen, earn small prizes and have fun! You
don’t have to come to the library on certain days or at
certain times. This is a fun way to enjoy reading throughout
the summer and keep up with reading skills. It is not
a tutoring program, but an independent reading game.
Registration begins Monday, June 4. See our website
www.howelllibrary.org for more information.
Family Fun for All Ages
For more detailed descriptions, please see the Kids
page on our web site www.howelllibrary.org
Organization for Bat Conservation:
Bats of the World
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday (May 2-August 31),
10:30 am-2:00 pm, and Tuesday, Thursday (May 1-August
30), 5:00-8:00 pm
Blocks, straws & connectors, gears, marble run and more.
Bring your creativity and build away! Interest/skill level preschool to 3rd grade, but all are welcome. Warning: some
small pieces are choking hazards. Supervision required.
Parenting the Preverbal Child (ages 9 to 15 months)
PR
Tuesday, June 5, 12, 19, 26 and July 10, 17, 11:00-11:45 am
Learn how to use infant signs to communicate with your
infant or toddler.
Lapsit (ages 0-2)
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Thursdays, June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 5, 12
10:15-10:50 am
Thursday, June 14, 1:00-1:45 pm
Outdoor Art
RMP—Read, Music, Play (ages 0-5) DI
Thursdays, June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 5, 12
11:00 am – 12:00 noon
DI
Monday, June 18 and Monday, July 23,
10:30-11:15 am, Library Lawn
DI
Daddy and Me Picnic followed by Batty-Fun
Thursday, June 21, 6:30-7:30 pm,
Library Lawn/Meabon Room
Bring a picnic dinner, dine on the lawn and then
meet us in the Meabon Room for some Batty-Fun.
DI
Wednesday, July 11, 10:30 am – 12:00 noon,
Library Back Drive
Rescue Vehicles Up Close
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Dance Party! (ages 2-5)
DI
Thursday, July 19, 10:30-11:15 am
Teddy Bear Storytime
DI
Wednesday, July 25, 7:00-7:30 pm
Early Literacy Day (ages 2-5 & parents/caregivers) DI
Thursday, July 26, 10:30-11:15 am
Spring/Summer 2012
Youth Services
Startling Science Day (grades 3-5)
Special Programs for the
Elementary Crowd (grades K-5)
For more detailed descriptions, please see the Kids
page on our website www.howelllibrary.org
Book Buddies (grades 1-3)
PR
Session 1: Monday, June 18, Thursday, June 21,
Monday, June 25, Thursday, June 28, 2:00-3:00 pm
Session 2: Monday, July 2, Thursday, July 5,
Monday, July 9, Thursday, July 12, 2:00-3:00 pm
Session 3: Monday, July 16, Thursday, July 19,
Monday, July 23, Thursday, July 26, 2:00-3:00 pm
Session 4: Monday, July 30, Thursday, August 2,
Monday, August 6, 2:00-3:00 pm
Franny K. Stein Party (grades K-3)
PR
Tuesday, June 19, 1:00-1:45 pm
Become a Mad Scientist with Franny K. Stein - games,
crafts and experiments!
Build with LEGOs®
DI
Wednesdays, June 27, July 11, 18, 25, Aug 1, 8,
noon-2:00 pm
We provide the LEGOs®, you provide the creativity!
Tuesday, July 17, 1:00-2:45 pm
If you’re a fan of glow-in-the-dark, fun experiments,
or learning about science you won’t want to miss our
Startling Science Day!
Reading to the Dogs
DI
Monday, July 23 6:30-7:30 pm, Tuesday, July 24 and
Wednesday, July 25 10:30-11:30 am
Read to a therapy dog.
Marble Coasters (grades 3-6)
PR
Tuesday, July 31, 11:00 am-Noon
Presented by Longway Planetarium- using flexible foam
pipe covering, create a marble run while investigating
potential energy, kinetic energy and forces.
Star Finder (grades 3-6) PR
Tuesday, July 31, 1:30-2:30 pm
Presented by Longway Planetarium- build a star finder
to help you find the constellations any time of the night,
any time of the year.
“Miss Holly Cleaned Out the Closet” Crafts
PR
Saving, Wealth and Risk (grades 2-7)
Monday, June 25, Tuesday, June 26 & Wednesday,
June 27, 10:30 am-Noon
Join us for LOC Federal Credit Union’s Money Program
for Kids, a fun filled three days of learning. Activities
will range from following a particular stock, learning the
difference between wealth and money to spinning the
wheel of fortune.
NOTE TO LARGE GROUPS
Please help us this summer by calling ahead to let us know
how many are in your group, even for Drop In programs.
This will help us prepare enough supplies, etc.
Drop In,
DI No registration
required
PR
DI
(grades K-5)
Tuesday, August 7, 10:30-11:30 am
Final Party for All!
Friday, August 17
4:00 - 6:30 pm
Library Lawn
Pre-Registration required, either
PR by phone or in person. PreRegistration begins Mon., June 4
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‘Tweens & Teens
Tie Dye (grades 4-12) Tuesday, June 26, PR
various sessions from Noon-4:00 pm
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‘Tween Crafts (grades 4-5) PR
Monday, July 9, 11:00-11:45 am
Projects are: Opti-Art Glass Magnets, Flower Pens,
Painted Bread and no heat s’mores.
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DI Drop In
PR
Pre-Registration begins
Monday, June 4
For more detailed descriptions, please see
the ‘Tweens or Teens page on our website
www.howelllibrary.org
2nd Annual Teen Iron Chef Competition PR
Use Your Creative Cooking Skills! (grades 6-12),
Wednesday, June 20, 2:00-4:00 pm
A pantry of food+cooking supplies+”secret
ingredient”+45 minutes=3 dishes to be judged on taste,
presentation and originality. Contestants will work in
teams of 3 or 4. Sign up individually or as a team.
Joel’s Laugh & Learn Juggling Workshop PR
(grades 4-12) Monday, July 16, 1:00-1:45 pm
Tie Dye (grades 4-12) Tuesday, June 26, PR
various sessions from Noon-4:00 pm
‘Tween Mystery Party (grades 4-5) PR
Thursday, August 9, 2:00-4:00 pm
Hunt for clues, meet the suspects, hear their stories, and
solve the mystery! Our Teen Library Council will be hard
at work planning all of the fun details of this mystery
event. Watch our website for more details!
Smash Books: 101 (grades 6-12) PR
Tuesday, July 10, 2:00-3:30 pm
A smash book is “a place for the moments & musings to
stick,” a fun scrapbook with more pizzazz, a cool journal
for your fast-paced life. Come and create your own smash
book from the ground up.
TEENS
Volunteer Opportunities for Teens this Summer
Joel’s Laugh & Learn Juggling Workshop PR
(grades 4-12) Monday, July 16, 1:00-1:45 pm
Volunteering looks great on your resume and it’s a great
way to spend a couple of hours this summer. Summer Teen Library Council
For those entering grades 8-12 and are self-motivated,
reliable, hard-working and want to have fun! Teen
Library Council members will have the opportunity to:
· Gather & present ideas for teen programs
· AND Plan & implement programs for youth & teens
Summer Teen Volunteers
For those entering grades 7-12 and are self-motivated,
reliable, hard-working and want to have fun! Based upon
shift assignment (see application for details) will:
· Assist children/families during youth programs.
· Help stamp activity sheets & pass out earned prizes to
children participating in the library summer reading
program. Applications for both are available on Monday, April 30
and are due back (with parent signature) by 5:00 pm on
Friday, May 18. Late applications are not accepted.
Nightmare Up Close (grades 6-12) PR
Monday, July 16, 7:00-7:45 pm
Complete with a hands-on collection of gruesome
artifacts, teens explore facts and myths surrounding
the Titanic, Jack the Ripper, African Shrunken Heads,
VooDoo Dolls and more with Joel Tacey.
Teen Amazing Race: Downtown Howell (grades 9-12) PR
Tuesday, July 24, 2:00-4:00 pm - Free!
Wish you could
be a contestant
on Amazing
Race? Our
Teen Amazing
Race is the next
best thing. No
driving. You’ll
only need to
bring along a
digital camera for the game and a cell phone in case of
emergency. Limited Space. Wii Playtime DI
Wednesdays, 2:30-6:30 pm
Saturdays, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Guitar Hero Playtime DI
Thursdays, 2:30-6:30 pm
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What do you Geek?
I geek how yoga helps me to appreciate each moment.
I also geek being part of how the Howell Carnegie
District Library helps our community to be healthy,
happy and inspired.
Geek the Library is a national public awareness
campaign that introduces the word “geek” as a verb.
Everyone is passionate and knowledgeable about
something—everyone ‘geeks’ something—and public
libraries support them all. The campaign offers a
fun and meaningful way to raise awareness about
how libraries play a vital role in bringing value to
our communities and that libraries need community
support and adequate funding to remain strong.
Finding jobs, starting or building a business, writing
a resume, and applying for unemployment have been
part of the daily work done on the library’s high-speed
computers with the help of trained staff for the last
several years. The traditional library uses for homework
help, fun and inspirational reading, early literacy
success and the search for personal knowledge for
people of all ages also happens.
Libraries support personal and economic development.
Friends News
The Friends of the Library accept used books, CD’s and
DVD’s for their book sales. The money earned from
the sales is then given to the library to fund necessary
items and events. We cannot accept donations of VHS
tapes, encyclopedias, magazines, text books, Reader’s
Digest Condensed Books, or
any materials that are
soiled, musty or
had been wet.
Donations will
be accepted
at the service
entrance along the back driveway by
the book and materials drop boxes. Press the buzzer
between 10 am and 4 pm and a staff member will open
the service entrance. Please remember that we do not
unload the books, but will provide a cart or dolly if
necessary to assist you. The dates for the book sales
through June are: May 5 and 19, and June 2 and 16.
Your donations are a great way to recycle and improve
the enjoyment of others!
Libraries can transform individuals and communities.
Yet, while expenses have increased, revenues have
decreased. Library revenues are not based on how
many people use the library. Instead, most library
revenue comes from local property tax allocations
which have been decreasing. While most people have
visited their public library and understand its vital role
in their community, many do not know that libraries
are at risk or that local funding for libraries is heavily
influenced by community support.
For more details check out the website:
geekthelibrary.org
Tell us what you geek. Whatever you geek, the library
supports you.
Jerilee Cook,
Head of Reference & Adult Services
Spring/Summer 2012
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Monday-Thursday
10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Howell Carnegie District Library
314 W. Grand River
Howell, Michigan 48843
Friday-Saturday
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday Hours
(September - May)
Noon - 4:00 pm
ARCHIVE HOURS
Wednesday, Friday &
Saturday
1:00-5:00 pm
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PHONE
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Fax (517) 546-1494
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Definition of a Friend...
HOWELL CARNEGIE
DISTRICT LIBRARY
Kathleen Zaenger
Director
Board of Trustees
2011 – 2012
Dave Dugger, President
Lynne Bondy, Vice President
Kathleen Goetsch, Secretary
Karen Bird, Treasurer
Norm Jamieson, Trustee
Heather Aeschliman, Trustee
Ann Langford, Trustee
Friends of the Library Officers
2011-2012
Joan Wright, President
Ruby Glick, Vice President
Estelle Kirby, Secretary
Carol Shoemaker, Treasurer
Library Department Heads
Jerilee Cook
Reference and Adult Services
Holly Ward Lamb
Youth Services
Emily DeJaegher
Circulation
Courtesy of Fred Golden Photography
Friend (frend) n 1. One attached to another by affection. 2. An ally in a cause. 3. One who
believes in or supports a group or institution. Friend. 4. One who has joined the Howell Carnegie
District Library and is an active advocate for the library. 5. One who plans and attends special
events and enrichment programs, such as the Forum Program and book Sales.
Come and join other
Friends of the Library in supporting your local library.
You’ll have fun, too!
Friends of the Howell Carnegie District Library
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
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q Family, $15.00 or more
books and/or equipment
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