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Director's View
A staff member popped into my office the other day to share a story. A mother had asked for some author recommendations for her son, who was somewhat of a reluctant reader, so the staff member gave her some titles and authors that she thought the boy would like. Later that week, the staff member ran into the mother at a store and the mother could not say enough about how much her son was enjoying the recommended titles - she was so pleased that she didn't have to force her son to read, he was doing it on his own and enjoying it. You often hear that libraries change lives - this story is just the beginning to how an enjoyment of reading will take this child to wonderful places he wouldn't have gone otherwise. Talk about a community change agent - the library changes lives for the better every single day.
Trish Burns, Director
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AUDIO BOOK SALE
Wickes Library
Talking Books on Cassette Tape $0.25.
Visit Wickes to get some real bargains!
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One Book, One Community
Beautiful Boy: A Father's Journey through his Son's Addiction
by David Sheff
Appearance by Award Winning Author David Sheff with a special visit by his son Nic, author of "Tweak"
Thursday, April 15
7:00 p.m.
Temple Theatre
~ Free Admission ~
"Beautiful Boy," David Sheff's heartbreaking account of his son's addiction to crystal meth and the devastating effect it had on his family, is honest and deeply moving. It is a story far too relevant in today's society. "Tweak" is Nic Sheff's unflinching look at his own addiction. Join David and Nic as they tell us about what they faced --- how they found the strength to never give up, and the courage to begin recovery and healing.
David Sheff is an accomplished journalist. A contributing editor to Playboy, he has also written for The New York Times, Wired, Fortune and Rolling Stone. His other books include "All We are Saying: The Last Interview with John Lennon and Yoko Ono."
One Book, One Community Book Discussion Groups
Take advantage of this opportunity to join a book discussion group about Beautiful Boy. Your ideas and the insightful comments of others will enrich your reading.
April 13, 2010 - 7:00 p.m.
Hoyt Library - 505 Janes Avenue
April 14, 2010 - 12:00 noon
Claytor Library - 1410 N. 12th Street
April 15, 2010 - 2:00 p.m.
Butman-Fish Library - 1716 Hancock |
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Programs for Children Headline
Spring Break @ the Library
Tuesday, April 6 @ 1:00 p.m.
Claytor Library
Free Family Concert
Saturday, April 10 @ 2:00 p.m.
Butman-Fish Library
Books BingoMonday, April 12 @ 4:00 p.m.Wickes Library
Find Treasure at the Library
Tuesday, April 13 @ 4:30 p.m.
Claytor Library
Wednesday Afternoon Movie
Wednesday, April 28 @ 3:00 p.m.Zauel Library |
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Program for Tweens - For Grades 5-7 Calling All Magicians
Learn some amazing magic tricks in this free workshop with Jeff Wawrzaszek, Master Magician. Registration is required, call 755-9826.
Hoyt Library
Wednesday, April 7 @ 2:30 p.m.
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Programs for Teens Teens in 6th-12th grades will Celebrate Libraries by creating a work of art. Staff from You Do The Dishes Pottery will provide the ceramic piece, and students will paint their own masterpiece design. This program is free but is limited to the first 20 students who sign up at a library location:
Hoyt Library
Monday, April 12 @ 4:00 p.m.
To register, call 755-9832
Claytor Library
Tuesday, April 13 @ 4:30 p.m.
To register, call 753-5591
Zauel Library
Saturday, April 17 @ 2:00 p.m.
To register, call 799-2771
Wickes Library
Monday, April 19 @ 4:00 p.m.
To register, call 752-3821
Butman-Fish Library
Thursday, April 22 @ 4:00 p.m.
To register call 799-9160 |
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Making the Most of Government
Information on the Web: Genealogical Information from Government Websites
Monday, April 12 @ 6:00 p.m.
Hoyt Library
To register, call 755-9832
Anne Birkam, the Government Information librarian will show attendees the federal government websites that will help them in tracking their ancestors. These websites are free, and are useful to the genealogist looking for information about his or her ancestors.
This program kicks off the celebration of the 120th anniversary of Hoyt Public Library as a federal depository library. Michigan's congressional representative (later governor) Aaron T. Bliss helped Hoyt Library receive depository status when it first opened its doors in 1890, and government documents have been an important part of the library's collection ever since.
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Community Resource Series
Plants: What? Where? When?
Wednesday, April 14 @ 7:00 p.m.
Hoyt Library
Featuring Master Gardener Peggy Shaver
Annuals, biennials, perennials, ornamental grasses, bulbs, shrubs and evergreens...you've heard the terms, now learn how to use these plant materials in your garden to create interest, texture and variety in your landscape. Take advantage of a master gardener's advice and expertise to create a beautiful garden. |
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MI-SBTDC
Entrepreneurial Series
Guide to Starting a Business
A Free Business Start-Up Seminar
Thursday, April 15
6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Hoyt Library
Those who are interested in starting their own business or learning more about community resources for small businesses are invited to attend. Registration is encouraged. Telephone the MI-SBTDC Region 5 office at 989-686-9597 or visit www.misbtdc.org/region5 and click on training. |
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Month of the Young Child Celebration
Thursday, April 22
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Birth - 5 Program
Handley School
224 N. Elm St.
Young children and their families are invited to enjoy special activities and programs during the Month of the Young Child Celebration sponsored by the Birth - 5 program of Saginaw Public Schools.
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A FREE Author Meet & Greet
One Night ONLY!
Johnathan Rand's Michigan Chillers
Wednesday, April 21
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Mid-Michigan Children's Museum
315 W. Genesee - Saginaw
Meet Johnathan Rand
4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Book Signing
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Limit of three signed per person.
Book Swap
4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Visit the museum for only $1.00
between 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Co-Sponsored by:
READ - Public Libraries of Saginaw
Mid-Michigan Children's Museum |
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Friends Spring Book Sales
Butman-Fish Library - Friends Book Sale
Wednesday, April 21
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Friends Members Only Preview Sale
Thursday, April 22
9:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, April 23-24
9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The Spring Book Sale will begin on Wednesday evening with a Friends Members Only Preview Sale. You may purchase or renew your membership at the door. The sale will be open to the general public on Thursday. Most hardcover books will sell for $1.00, and paperbacks will be priced lower. Saturday, April 24th will be the bargain "by-the-bag" sale. Cash or check only, and no strollers please.
Zauel Library - Friends Book Sale
Wednesday, April 28
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friends Members Only Preview Sale
Thursday, April 29
9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday, April 30
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 1
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
The Zauel Friends Spring Book Sale begins with a Friends Members Only Preview Sale on Wednesday, April 28. Memberships can be renewed or purchased at the door. The Book Sale features a larger variety of books and other items. Saturday is Bag Day - fill a plastic bag for $2.00. Plastic bags will be provided.
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April is National Poetry Month
Take advantage of the poetry displays and new poetry books available at each of our branches, to enjoy the pleasures of reading poetry. Here are a few websites to broaden and enrich your knowledge.
Academy of American Poets
The web page of sponsors of National Poetry Month features many different poetry activities.
They will e-mail you a poem-a-day in April.
Baseball Books
It's April, and the time-honored call of "Play ball!" once again echoes throughout baseball parks across the country. Anderson, William M. The Detroit Tigers: a Pictorial Celebration of the Greatest Players and Moments in Tigers History796.357 An Cantor, George The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Detroit Tigers: Heart-pounding, Jaw-dropping, and Gut-wrenching Moments from Detroit Tigers History796.357 Ca Darling, Ron The Complete Game: Reflections on Baseball, Pitching, and Life on the MoundB Darling, R Feinstein, John Living on the Black: Two Pitchers, Two Teams, One Season to Remember796.357 Fe Klima, John Willie's Boys: the 1948 Birmingham Black Barons, the Last Negro League World Series, and the Making of a Baseball Legend796.357 Kl Kreidler, Mark Six Good Innings: How One Small Town Became a Little League Giant796.357 Kr McCarthy, Matt Odd Man Out: A Year on the Mound with a Minor League MisfitB McCarthy, M Morris, Peter But Didn't We Have Fun? An Informal History of Baseball's Pioneer Era, 1843-1870796.357 Mo Neyer, Rob Rob Neyer's Big Book of Baseball Legends: The Truth, the Lies, and Everything Else796.357 Ne Paper, Lew Perfect: Don Larsen's Miraculous World Series Game and the Men Who Made It Happen796.357 Pa Torre, Joe The Yankee YearsB Torre, J Tye, Larry Satchel: The Life and Times of an American LegendB Paige, S Vaccaro, Mike The First Fall Classic: the Red Sox, the Giants, and the Cast of Players, Pugs, and Politicos Who Reinvented the World Series in 1912796.357 Va Weber, Bruce As They See 'em: A Fan's Travels in the Land of Umpires796.357 We | |
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