Fall Program Guide 2016 - Genesee District Library

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Closing Dates
Labor Day Weekend
Saturday, September 3–
Monday, September 5
GDL Staff In-Service
Monday, October 10
Thanksgiving Break
Thursday, November 24–
Sunday, November 27
Winter Break
Saturday, December 24–
Monday, December 26
New Year’s Eve
Saturday, December 31
Thank you to our generous
Summer Reading Challenge
sponsors!
Genesee District Library Branches
Baker Park
Genesee-Johnson
Beecher-Vera B. Rison
Genesee Valley Center
G3410 S Grand Traverse
Burton, MI 48529
(810) 742-7860
1386 W Coldwater Rd.
Flint, MI 48505
(810) 789-2800
Burton Memorial
4012 E Atherton Rd.
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 742-0674
Clio Area
2080 W Vienna Rd.
Clio, MI 48420
(810) 686-7130
Davison Area
203 E Fourth St.
Davison, MI 48423
(810) 653-2022
Fenton-Winegarden
200 E Caroline St.
Fenton, MI 48430
(810) 629-7612
Children’s Center:
(810) 714-0917
Friends of the Library
Thanks also to the following
for their terrific donations:
Applebee’s: Davison
Davison Farmer’s Market
Davison Home Bakery
El Charritos
Leo’s Coney Island
Palace Jewelers
Pizza Company
Valley Tire
Whitey’s
Wojo’s Greenhouse
Flint Township-McCarty
2071 S Graham Rd.
Flint, MI 48532
(810) 732-9150
Flushing Area
120 N Maple St.
Flushing, MI 48433
(810) 659-9755
Forest Township
123 W Main St.
Otisville, MI 48463
(810) 631-6330
Gaines Station
103 W Walker St.
Gaines, MI 48436
(989) 271-8720
Scan for more
branch information.
7397 N Genesee Rd.
Genesee, MI 48437
(810) 640-1410
3293 S Linden Rd.
(Sears Wing)
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 732-1822
Goodrich
10237 Hegel Rd.
Goodrich, MI 48438
(810) 636-2489
Grand Blanc-McFarlen
(810) 694-5190
Meet Creek Stewart, survival expert,
author, and TV host of the Weather Channel’s
Fat Guys in the Woods. Learn how to be
self-reliant in nature by gaining the primitive
skills of our ancestors. This event is made
possible by the NEA Big Read.*
Headquarters
515 Perry Rd.
Grand Blanc, MI 48439
(810) 694-5310
Robert T. Bolo, Jr.
Business Center
4195 W Pasadena Ave.
Flint, MI 48504
(810) 732-0110
Talking Book Center
Saturday, September 24 @ 11am
Clio Area
Saturday, September 24 @ 2:30pm
(810) 732-1120
Administration Office
(810) 732-5570
Linden
201 N Main St.
Linden, MI 48451
(810) 735-7700
Montrose-Jennings
241 Feher Dr.
Montrose, MI 48457
(810) 639-6388
Mt. Morris
685 Van Buren Ave.
Mt. Morris, MI 48458
(810) 686-6120
Swartz Creek-Perkins
8095 Civic Dr.
Swartz Creek, MI 48473
(810) 635-3900
Engage with the NEA Big Read!
Read Jack London’s The Call of the Wild. Learn about sled dogs,
wolves and coyotes. Dance at The Accidentals’ concert.
Attempt a headstand at yoga. The GDL is a wild, wonderful place.
*NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts
in partnership with Arts Midwest.
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The
Accidenta ls Concert
There’s plenty to be excited about at the Genesee District Library
this fall.
Alternative Acoustic Indie Folk Rock with a twist
... that’s The Accidentals. Better see them while
you can because this group will soon be playing
the biggest venues in the country!
First, we’re kicking off September with National Library Card Sign-up
Month by partnering with dozens of great local businesses. Pick up a
discount sheet at your local branch, then simply show your library card
at participating businesses to receive discounts and freebies.
Wednesday, September 28 @ 6:30pm
Second, we’re thrilled to announce that we’ve won an NEA Big Read grant
for the book The Call of the Wild by Jack London. We plan to share this great
book with the community all during the fall. Throughout the pages of this guide you’ll see that we’ve
got all kinds of wild programming planned including sled dogs, dog trainers, and survival and coyote
experts.
NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) designed to broaden
our understanding of our world, our communities, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good
book. Genesee District Library is one of 77 not-for-profit organizations to receive a grant to host an
NEA Big Read project between September 2016 and June 2017. The NEA presents NEA Big Read in
partnership with Arts Midwest.
So come on, get wild with us. We’re looking forward to seeing you!
David Conklin
Library Director
The Call of the Wild Author Portrayal:
The Jack London Story
The Moxie Strings
Christmas Concert
Deck the halls with the electrifying
combination of fiddler, Diana Ladio, and
electric cellist, Alison DeVito. You’ll love to
hear Christmas done The Moxie Strings
style.
Saturday, December 3 @ 2pm
In this dynamic presentation, California actor and scholar Michael Oakes
tells the greatest story Jack London ever wrote: his own life. You won’t
believe how wild London’s life actually was.
Thursday, September 29 @ 6:30pm
Free refreshments will be served.
Baker Park
Saturday, October 1 @ Noon
A free, light lunch will be served.
NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts
in partnership with Arts Midwest.
Author Talk: Tracie McMillan
The American Way of Eating
Tracie McMillan went undercover in three food-related jobs—the produce
department at Walmart, the kitchen at Applebee’s, and as a migrant worker in
the California fields. Her expose is highly readable and fiercely honest. Books
will be available for sale and signing. Refreshments will be served.
Library Board of Trustees
Scan for
board-related
information.
William Delaney, Chair
Linda Ryals-Massey, Vice-Chair
Cathy Lane, Treasurer
Whitney S. Frazier, Secretary
Minnie Armstrong, Trustee
Shari Bennett, Trustee
Valaria Conerly-Moon, Trustee
Robert Crites, Trustee
David Conklin, Library Director
Tuesday, October 4 @ 5:45pm
This program is being offered
in partnership with the
University of Michigan – Flint.
The community is also welcome to attend the Sullenger Dialogue and book signing with Tracie McMillan,
as part of the UM-Flint Critical Issues Forum.
Harding Mott University Center, Happenings Room
Wednesday, October 5 @ 10am
Register by visiting thegdl.org or calling (810) 230-3327.
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Sled Dogs:
The World of Mushing
Discover Alaska and her beautiful
resources, learn about sled dogs as a
means of transportation, recreation and
competitive racing, and meet and
interact with a team of real sled dogs
from Tun-Dra Kennels.
Who Wants to be a Wolf?
Wolf expert Dorothy McLeer will show children what it is
like to be a wolf using props and fun activities.
Fenton-Winegarden
Davison Area
Saturday, October 8 @ 11am
Saturday, October 8 @ 2pm
Goodrich
Michigan Wolves: Past, Present & Future
Burton Memorial
Michigan wolf expert Dorothy McLeer, of the University of
Michigan-Dearborn Environmental Interpretive Center, will
discuss how our wolf population has recovered after being
persecuted and exterminated, and the ongoing debate over
the future of these amazing predators.
Senses and Defenses: How Animals Survive
Fenton-Winegarden
Thursday, September 29 @ 6:30pm
In this live animal program, patrons of all ages will learn how some animals can hear over a thousand miles,
use their eyes to swallow, tongues or legs to smell, and many other funny and fascinating modes of survival.
Flushing Area
Burton Memorial
Linden
Saturday, September 24 @ 2:30pm
Saturday, October 8 @ 2:30pm
Draw Your Own Call of the Wild Book Cover!
Calling all artists! Create your own original book cover art for our NEA Big Read book, The Call of the Wild
by Jack London. Artist Kimberly Kelly Santini will lead you through the drawing process with your choice of
colored pencil or pen and ink drawings. After, enter your artwork into GDL’s Call of the Wild Cover Art Contest!
Montrose-Jennings
Wednesday, October 19 @ 3pm
Genesee-Johnson
Coyote expert Bill Dodge from the
Department of Biological Sciences at
Wayne State University will discuss the plight
of the urban coyote and how they survive.
Goodrich
Flushing Area
Thursday, October 13 @ 6:30pm
Call of the Wild Cover Art Contest
Bring your original Call of the Wild cover drawings to the Davison Area
or Fenton-Winegarden libraries for display between September 24th
and October 29th. Patrons can vote for their favorites and winners
will receive a prize!
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Coyotes of the
Rouge River Watershed
NEA Big Read is a program of the
National Endowment for the Arts in partnership
with Arts Midwest.
The Dog Guru
Canine behaviorist Paul Bretzke will demonstrate basic
commands and teach you how to solve your dog’s behavior
problems by changing the way you relate to them. Bring your
questions, but please leave your dog at home.
Flint Township-McCarty
Davison Area
Fenton-Winegarden
Tuesday, September 27 @ 6:30pm
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Computer Classes
3rd Annual
Book Lovers’ Craft Fair
Computers 101 – Computer Basics
Learn how to use a mouse, organize files and pictures, and navigating the internet.
Check out the fabulous wares created by the
artisans of Flint Handmade. Start your holiday
shopping early and find the perfect hand-crafted
items for all the bibliophiles on your list.
Headquarters
Tuesdays, September 13, October 4 and November 1, 1–3pm
Computers 102 – Microsoft Word
Learn basic MSWord skills including document
creation, cutting, copying, pasting and saving.
Headquarters
Saturday, November 12, 10am to 4pm
Canvas and Coffee
This is the GDL’s version of those cool Paint and
Pour parties you see on Facebook. Join the Grand
Blanc Arts Council for good coffee and painting
lessons and walk out with your very own creation.
Davison Area
Monday, November 7 @ 6pm
Tuesdays, September 20, and October 11
and November 8, 1–3pm
Computers 103 –
Email and Facebook
Set up an email and Facebook account. You’ll also
learn how to share pictures using Facebook.
Headquarters
Tuesdays, September 27, October 18
and November 15, 1–3pm
Tuesday, November 15 @ 6pm
Yoga
GDL patrons love their yoga! Certified yoga instructor Katrina Smeets
will teach you to be more flexible while managing stress.
Mondays, September 26 – December 12
@ 6pm & 7pm
Please note: no classes on Monday, October 10
Goodrich
Wednesdays, September 28 – December 14
@ 6:30pm
Please note: no class on Wednesday, November 23
Career Assistance Fair
Bring your resume for free one-on-one career counseling, resume review,
and networking tips from a Michigan Works! Business Services Representative.
Thursday, September 29, 2–4pm
Kindle Class
Preschool Yoga
Learn to use your device to download free books from OverDrive.
This adorable program helps to set kids up for a lifetime of fitness.
Davison Area
Thursday, October 13 @ 1–3pm
Fenton-Winegarden
Thursday, October 20 @ 1–3p
Tuesdays, September 27 – December 13 @ 10:30am
Lil’ Mo nsters Hallowee n Bash
Come to the Genesee Valley Center branch for trick-or-treating
at 10am, and then join us in Center Court for storytelling, book
giveaways and Wildlife Safari at noon.
Genesee Valley Mall Center Court
Saturday, October 29
10am: Trick-or-treating
Noon: The Monster Mash and Wildlife Safari in Center Court
Genealogy
Learn how to use GDL’s cool resources to explore
your wild and wonderful family tree.
Flushing Area
Tuesday, November 15 @ 4–6pm
Thursday, October 6 @ 6pm
Saturday, November 5 @ 1pm
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Hippie Chick Mason Jar Lights
Make and take your very own Mason jar light.
Saturday, September 10 @ 1pm
Family Coloring Night
Visit the library and color your stress away
with coloring pages for the whole family.
Tuesday, September 13, October 11,
November 8 & December 13, 5–7pm
Family Game Night
You can be “board” at the library with games
for all ages.
Tuesday, September 20, October 18,
November 15 and December 20, 4–7pm
PokéWalk
Bring your Pokémon Go App and we’ll walk the
neighborhood exploring PokéStops. Return to the
library for free pizza.
Creepy Cookies
Join us for a cookie decorating party.
All children welcome.
Tuesday, October 25 @ 6pm
Garden Rocks
Rock out with a cool design on stones with Miss
Cindy. (Ages 3 and up)
Gorgeous Gourds
Jazz up your table this Thanksgiving with a
one-of-a-kind gourd that you decorate.
(Ages 3 and up)
Personalized Candles
Create a beautiful, original candle.
Davison Area
Halloween Party
This trick-or-treat party is
sponsored by the Davison Library Board.
(Davison continued)
Christmas Party
Mark the days before Santa’s arrival
by decorating delicious holiday cookies.
Sponsored by the Davison Library Board.
Fenton-Winegarden
Intro to Dragons 101
Discuss dragons as fantastical creatures
and create your own dragon to take home.
Digital Printer Demonstration
Learn about 3D printing with Jason Bias.
Intro to Tinker Cad: Adults
Create a personalized key chain, bottle opener
or cookie cutter. Must be able to use the internet,
have an email address and be willing to create a
Tinker Cad account.
Monday, October 17 @ 1pm
Tuesday, November 15 @ 6pm
Thursday, December 8 @ 1pm
Intro to Tinker Cad: Children
Gaines Station
Lego Club
Every Saturday @ 11am
Genesee-Johnson
Nanowrimo Write-In
Come join fellow writers and start the next great
American novel. Snacks provided.
Saturday, November 5 @ 11am
Harry Potter Party
Celebrate the new movie Fantastic Beasts and
Where to Find Them with games, crafts and snacks.
Polar Express Party
Come join Handsome Harry from the
Huckleberry Railroad as he reads Polar Express,
and do a related craft.
Saturday, December 3 @ 11:30am
Book/DVD Sale
Support the Friends of the Genesee Valley Center
Library and find your next great book or movie.
Friday, October 28, 2:30–5:30pm
Saturday, October 29, 10am–2pm
(Goodrich continued)
Decorate a Fairy Door
Paint and decorate a fairy door to take home.
Kids of all ages welcome.
Halloween Party
Have a haunting good time at our annual
Halloween Party. Crafts, snacks and games await.
Kids of all ages welcome.
Harry Potter Party
Snacks, games, and prizes! Kids of all ages are
welcome and encouraged to dress up.
Create a STEM/STEAM Doodle Bot
Using everyday household supplies, you can create
and decorate your own Doodle Bot that actually
doodles by itself. Kids of all ages are welcome.
Pumpkin Party
Carve or paint a Halloween pumpkin.
Refreshments and crafts provided by the
Friends of the Grand Blanc-McFarlen Library.
Create a cookie cutter or personalized key chain.
Parents must provide permission and an email
account.
Wednesday, October 19 @ 4pm
Monday, November 14 @ 4pm
Tuesday, December 6 @ 6pm
Family Coloring Party
Reduce stress and find out what this colorful
craze is all about.
Thursday, September 15 @ 4pm
Thursday, November 10 @ 4pm
Christmas Party
Forest Fairy Crafts
Goodrich
Linden
Create your very own fairy with art supplies.
(Ages 8 and up)
Harry Potter Trivia and Crafts
Share your Harry Potter knowledge and use your
imagination to create literary art.
Saturday, November 12 @ 11am
Holiday Hoopla Crafts
Create beautiful handmade crafts. (Ages 6 and up)
Light refreshments will be served.
Lego Club
Saturday, September 10, October 1,
November 5 & December 3 @ 11am
Cinderella Tea Party
Join us for an enchanting princess tea party.
Kids of all ages are welcome and encouraged
to dress up.
Join us for food and crafts at the annual holiday
blast sponsored by the Friends of the
Grand Blanc-McFarlen Library.
Meet Chris Vitarelli, author of the novel Strong, and
consider what it means to be given a second chance.
Mt. Morris
Thankful Turkeys
Kids, use your imagination to create super cool birds.
Candy Cane Wreath
Make a fun candy cane wreath. (Adult program)
Wednesday, November 9 @ 6pm
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Story Times
Clio Area with Miss Susan
Genesee-Johnson with Miss Marcia
Davison Area with Miss Susan
Grand Blanc-McFarlen with Miss Carol
Tuesdays, Sept 6 – Oct 25
@ 10:30 & 11:30am
Mondays, November 7 – December 19
@ 9:30am
Fenton-Winegarden with Miss Susan
Fridays, September 9, 16, 23, 30
October 7, 14 & 28 @ 9:30 & 10:30am
Flushing Area with Miss Susan
Mondays, September 12, 19, 26
October 3, 17, 24 & 31 @ 10:30 & 11:30am
Genesee Valley Center with Miss Susan
Fridays, September 16 – November 4
@ 10:30am
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September is...
National Library Card Sign-up Month
Show your library card September 1–30 at dozens of businesses across Genesee County and receive
perks and discounts. Stop by any branch or check out thegdl.org for a list of participating restaurants,
shops, theaters and organizations.
Mondays, September 26, October 3, 17, 24, 31
& November 7 @ 10am & 11am
Linden with Miss Marcia
Tuesdays, September 13 – November 1
@ 10:30am
Swartz Creek-Perkins with Miss Carol
Thursdays, October 6 – November 10
@ 10:30am
Book Sales
Tuesdays, November 1 – December 20 @ 1pm
Saturday, September 17, 9–4pm
Burton Memorial
Folklore for Adults with Special Needs
Davison Area
Mondays, November 7 – December 19
@ 10:30am
Tuesdays, November 1 – December 20
@ 10:30am & 11:30am
Thursday, October 27, Noon–6pm
Clio Area
Monday, October 3, 3–7pm
Davison Area
Friday, November 4, 9am–4:30pm
Saturday, November 5, 9am–4:30pm
Sunday, November 6, 1–3pm
Forest Township
Baby Steps with Miss Katie
Davison Area
Wednesdays, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
& December 7 @ 10:30am
Flushing Area
Wednesdays, September 14, 21, 28
October 5, 12 & 19 @ 10:30am
Goodrich
Thursdays, September 8, 15, 22, 29
October 6 & 13 @ 10:30am
Fridays, November 4, 11, 18
December 2 & 9 @ 10:30
Saturday, September 24, 9am–3pm
Goodrich
Wednesday, September 21, 5–8pm
Thursday, September 22, noon–8pm
Friday, September 23, 9am–5pm
Sunday, September 25, 1–3pm
Saturday, November 5, 10am–2pm
Saturday, December 3, 10am–2pm
Winter Gifts for
the Fairies and Birds
Make beautiful winter gifts for the wild creatures
outside your door. Create a bed, chair, shelter, or
whatever you can think of for the fairies in your
yard using our collection of mostly natural and
a few man-made materials. Also make a lovely,
edible ornament for the birds. Attract new wild
friends!
Flint Township
Forest Township
Genesee-Johnson
Thursday, November 10 @ 6pm
Montrose-Jennings
Wednesday, December 7 @ 3pm
Tuesday, December 6 @ 6pm

Fall Program Guide 2016 - Genesee District Library

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