FOL Newsletter June 2015 - Cadillac Wexford Public Library
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FOL Newsletter June 2015 - Cadillac Wexford Public Library
F RIENDS OF THE C ADILLAC W EXFORD P UBLIC L IBRARY N EWSLETTER June 2015 Vol. 16 No. 6 “My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me.” ― Jim Valvano , former college basketball coach Father’s Day Sunday, June 21 The Beatles Forever— A Short Story with Music St. Clair Shores poet M.L. Liebler and musicians Eddie Baranek, Charlie Palazzola, and Steve King perform Beatles Forever. A short story about growing up in St. Clair Shores with The Beatles. The program features songs, sing-alongs from your favorite Beatles’ music. Share the laughs, memories, harmonies and good musical fun in the Library Community Room. Friday, June 5, 5-7pm Faux Cocktails will be served. FREE Admission—courtesy of the Friends of the Library T hanks to everyone who participated in the FOL Spring Used Book Sale in April — those who bought books, donated books, and certainly our wonderful volunteers who made it all possible. Thanks also to Cathy and her wonderful Library staff for their on-going support of the Friends books sales and programs. See you the third weekend in July during the Cadillac Art Fair. BOOK CELLAR will be closing at the end of June—look for bargain books while you can. The Friends used book store is located in the lower level of Long’s Antiques & Collectables at 218 N. Mitchell (across from Sears) and is open Monday thru Saturday, 10am — 5pm. Closed Sunday. The next Used Book Sale will be at the Library during the Cadillac Arts Festival in July. To volunteer for future books sales at the library, call Pat or Dan at 231-3940389. ART SALE FUNDRAISER For Adult Literacy Council Help support the Adult Reading Program by donating your used or original artwork NOW for our October Fundraiser. Check your closet, basement, garage, attic, or easel and consider making a donation. Artwork can be dropped off at the Library or call Jennie at 231-357-8856. Adults needing to improve their reading and language skills appreciate your support. More FOL Programs coming up July 10—Author, Suzi Parron, "Barn Quilts and the American Quilt Trail Movement", Noon—1pm Lunch and Learn July 17—Petoskey Steel Drums—at Cadillac Arts Festival Fun Events and Services @ the Library Summer Reading Program starts soon—get your kids or grandkids signed up. Going on vacation, check out the latest books on the best-seller’s list or check out a Kindle and make you travels lighter with 100s of books available to you. Catch the latest movies and TV shows (and old favorites) on Netflix - take out a Roku to get access through your HDMI TV & wi-fi. Welcome Friends! Is your Friend’s membership up for renewal? Check your mailing label or contact Steve Breithaupt at [email protected]. Steve will be reaching out to get members current in their memberships. We value your membership whether you are an active member or able only to provide us encouragement. Please re-join today! Please join us at our next meeting on Tuesday, June 16, at 5:30pm in the Community Room in the Library (3rd Tuesdays of each month). Contact Information Library General Information 231-775-6541 Friends of the Library (FOL) Vicki Long 231-884-1663 FOL Program Information Vickie Essenmacher 231-510-9047 Adult Literacy Program Barb Derby 231-775-6541 Page 2 FARFETCHED on Display through March 2016 View "Farfetched" rock sculpture exhibit up in the trees in City Park and near the library. Created and installed by Andy Moerlin, New Hampshire sculptor. There are a total of 10 rock sculptures in the trees —can you find them all? Look for fund raising events coming up to help the Friends in their support of this exhibit. Questions?? Call Vickie at 231-510-9047. Cadillac Area Events in June Live Music at the After 26 Depot—Most Friday and Saturday Nights, call for more information (231) 468-3526. Cadillac Footliters, Odd Couple, June 5, 6, 12, 13 at 7pm, also on Saturday June 13, 2pm matinee. $10 in Advance, $12 at the door, Community Auditorium at Cadillac High School. Wexford Historical Museum is open during the Summer months on Wed 10-5, Thurs 10-8, Friday 10-5, Saturday 10-4 at 127 Beech St., former Carnegie Library. For more events go to www.cadillacmichigan.com, site of the Cadillac Visitors Bureau. Help someone learn to read or to read better. Or to learn to speak English, or improve their English, if it’s not their native language? Call the Friends of the Library Literacy Council at 231-775-6541 and ask about the Adult Literacy program. You can also call this number if you would like to volunteer to be a tutor. Initial and on-going training provided at no cost.