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DIRECTOR'S VIEW

 

No matter who you are, or where you come from, you have a story to tell. Regardless of your age or experience, your story is unique. We are experts at telling stories at the library, and we're skilled in finding you the right story when you need one.

Our Summer Reading Program theme this year is "One World, Many Stories" and it couldn't be a better fit. Enjoy looking through this newsletter to find all of the great programming that goes along with the Summer Reading Program and put them on your calendar to attend. This summer, read a story...tell a story...listen to a story.

 

Trish Burns, Library Director

Take a Look
Annual Friends Meeting
World of Music Tour
Mothergoose Times
LEGO Club
"Despicable Me" Movie
Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime
Community Literature Series
Business Start-up Class

2011 Summer Reading Program 

 

Calling children, teens, and adults to sign up for the Summer Reading Program at any library from June 6 - July 16!SRP

  

Free children's activities include

magic shows, concerts, live animal

demonstrations and much more.
 

 Earn awesome incentive prizes by returning

to the library to report on your reading.

  

The Library's Summer Reading Program 

is free and it's lots of fun for everyone!

 

 

KICK-OFF PROGRAMS

 

Join us with your entire family at these locations for a dynamic experience with Dave Herzog Marionettes in Dragon Days & Knight Time. 

 

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Monday, June 13 - 2:30 p.m.

 Butman-Fish Library

 

Monday, June 13 - 7:00 p.m.

Hoyt Library

 

 Tuesday, June 14 - 1:00 p.m.

 Zauel Library

 

Tuesday, June 14 - 4:00 p.m.

Wickes Library

 

Tuesday, June 21 - 1:30 p.m.

Claytor Library

 

  

Special thanks to the Summer Reading Program sponsors who make the program possible: Friends of the Public Libraries of Saginaw, Dornbos Printing Impressions, MIX-106.3FM, KISS-107.1FM, Charter Media, WNEM-TV5 and MY5.  

 

Summer Reading Programs in June

 

Tales from the Global Village with Jenifer Stauss 

Thursday, June 9 - 3:30 p.m. @ Zauel Library

This year, Jenifer will be telling Tales from the Global Village: Peace Tales from Around the World, telling Peace-Filled Stories and teaching Peaceful Songs, all shared with Global, Fair-Trade musical instruments and puppets. Summer Readers will receive a "Taking Peace Home with You" book, filled with stories, lyrics and craft ideas!

 

Circus World with Scheer Genius

Monday, June 20 - 2:30 p.m. @ Hoyt Library

Circus World is a magical three-ring circus that celebrates people around the world. People from other lands don't look the same, act the same or sound the same, but they are the same. Find out how and explore fairness and respect in this magical three-ring circus.

 

Sangeeta Kar: Classical & Folk Dance from India

Monday, June 20 - 7:00 p.m. @ Butman-Fish Library

Enjoy an evening of music and dance with Sangeeta Kar.

 

Cartooning Workshop for Teens with Mark Crilley

Wednesday, June 22 - 2:00 p.m. @ Hoyt Library

Teens ages 13-18 are invited to a hands-on cartooning workshop with comic artist Mark Crilley. Come prepared to draw! Supplies will be provided by the library. No registration required. Call (989) 755-9832 for further information.

 

Music & Dance with La Compagnie

Thursday, June 23 - 3:00 p.m. @ Zauel Library

The musical/dance troupe La Compagnie, performs lively Quebecois and Celtic music from the late 1700s and early 1800s of North America....this is the music the European settlers brought with them to the New World. It is filled with fiddle, concertina, flutes, bass and guitar sounds and tempos to please everyone's fancy.

 

A World of Stories & Music with The Storytellers

Monday, June 27 - 1:00 p.m. @ Hoyt Library

The Storytellers will feature stories/folktales and music from Northern Australia, Western Africa, Japan, North America, the Caribbean and other lands. Their humorous stories are told with Ms. Audrey's uncanny multi-voiced, animated style.

 

Baffling Bill the Magician

Monday, June 27 - 7:00 p.m. @ Butman-Fish Library

Enjoy amazing magic from around the world with Baffling Bill and his magic rabbit "Gus the Bunny."

 

Joel's One-derful World Comedy Show with Joel Tacey

Tuesday, June 28 - 2:00 p.m. @ Claytor Library

Tuesday, June 28 - 4:00 p.m. @ Wickes Library

This show features dazzling juggling and a creative whirlwind of tricks and audience favorites. This interactive show will have kids & parents crazy about reading and laughing out loud!

 

Mother Goose Timesmothergoose

 

Thursdays @ 10:30 a.m.

July 7, 14, 21 and 28

Zauel Library ~ 3100 N. Center

 

Children, ages 18 - 24 months, and a parent or other loving adult are invited to this four-week series featuring simple songs, nursery rhymes, movement activities, stories, and lots of fun. Register for all 4 sessions by calling 799-2771.

 

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LEGO CLUB

Saturday, June 18

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Butman-Fish Library

 

Advance registration is required. Children must be 7-12 to register and adult participation is encouraged. Free.

 

Lego Club Registration for July Opens

Saturday, June 18

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Butman-Fish Library

 

One World, Many Stories Bingo

Tuesday, June 14 - 1:30 p.m.

Claytor Library

 

Tuesday, June 21 - 4:00 p.m.

Wickes Library

Play bingo and win prizes while traveling around the world. Under age 7 needs a helper.

 

One World, Many Stories Bingo & Ice Cream Social

Thursday, June 30 - 3:00 p.m.

Zauel Library

Come out to play bingo and win prizes while enjoying the ice cream social. Under 7 needs a helper.

 

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Preschool Storytime

 

Fridays @ 10:30 a.m.

Zauel Library

 

Fridays @ 10:30 a.m.

June 10 - July 15

Butman-Fish Library

 

Tuesdays @ 10:00 a.m.

June 14 - July 19

Hoyt Library 

 

Storytime for children 3-5 years of age featuring stories, songs, fingerplays and fun. No registration required.  Free.

 

Monday Morning Movies

 

Mondays @ 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

June 6 through August 29

Zauel Library 

 

Spend a little relaxing family time during the summer!

 

MAKE YOUR OWN YOUTUBE VIDEO CONTEST 

 

As part of the Summer Reading Program, the Public Libraries of Saginaw will be having a "Make Your Own YouTube Video" contest. Family, friends or a favorite group can enter to create a YouTube video about "the importance of reading" or "why I need my library." You can work alone or as a group. This video contest is an opportunity for you to communicate why you think libraries are needed and how important reading is now more than ever.

 

The library will also offer three programs with Ric Mixter, award-winning producer with over 30 years in broadcasting. Ric will share some of his best techniques in videography, how to get started, equipment, writing and editing techniques so you can make your own YouTube video.

 

Tuesday, June 7 - 6:00 p.m.camera

Butman-Fish Library

 

Wednesday, June 15 - 3:00 p.m.

Hoyt Library

 

Thursday, June 16 - 1:00 p.m.

Zauel Library

 

To enter the contest, you must visit any branch of the Public Libraries of Saginaw to pick up an entry form, or go to www.saginawlibrary.org/contest for guidelines and registration information.

 

Length of contest: June 6 - August 6, 2011

 

Length of video: 1 - 3 minutes

 

Email your YouTube video link to: contest@saginawlibrary.org

 

Videos must be PG or G rated and must follow the YouTube Community Guidelines: www.youtube.com/t/community_guidelines

 

 

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Community Literature Series

 

Thursday, June 16

 2:00 p.m.

Butman-Fish Library ~ 1716 Hancock 

 

We will discuss the book "The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake" by Aimee Bender. Anyone interested in reading and discussing books is welcome. Copies of the book are available by calling 799-9160.

 

MI-SBTDC Entrepreneurial Series:

Fundamentals of Starting a Business

A Free Business Start-Up Seminar

 

Thursday, June 23

6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Hoyt Library ~ 505 Janes

 

Those who are interested in starting their own business or learning more about community resources for small businesses are invited to attend this free seminar presented by the Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center. Topics include:

  

   - what it takes to start a business

   - where to go for information and assistance

   - business plans, licenses and permits

   - funding your business and the myth of "free money"

 

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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