Beginning December 2011 the Library's hours of service will be
- Monday-Thursday, 9:00a-9:00p
- Friday - CLOSED
- Saturday, 10:00a-5:00p
- Sunday, 1:00p-5:00p
Details on revised hours of service.
Holiday closures:
- Saturday, December 24 Christmas Eve
- Sunday, December 25 Christmas Day
- Monday, December 26 for the Christmas holiday
- Saturday, December 31 New Year's Eve
- Sunday, January 1, 2012 New Year's Day
- Monday, January 2, 2012 for the New Year's holiday
Library News
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Used Book Sale
The Friends of the Library is holding a 3-day book sale
- Wednesday, November 30, 4:00p-8:00p
- Thursday, December 1, 9:00a-8:00p
- Saturday, December 3, 10:00a-3:00p. (Bag Sale from 1:00p-3:00p, $5/bag)
In the Community Room at the Library
Friends of the Library Used Book Drop-off Day
The Friends of the Library will hold a used book donation drop-off day Saturday, December 10. Items can be dropped off in the Library's Community Room between 10:00a and 1:00p. Please note: There is a five box (or bag) limit. Call Lori Hosler at 248-674-7098 if your donation will exceed the limit. Items that are not accepted are:
- Encyclopedias over 10 years old
- Reader's Digest Condensed books
- Magazines
- Vinyl Records
- College Textbooks
- Musty/Moldy items
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Children's Programs (ages 0-12)
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Saturday Specials
During the fall, we will be having a variety of programs on Saturday mornings. Most of the programs feature stories, crafts and different activities.
*** Gingerbread Kids (ages 3-5)
Saturday, December 3, 10:30a-11:15a
Children will decorate two gingerbread kids: one to display and one to eat.
Registration begins Saturday, November 26
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***Gingerbread Houses (ages 6-8)
Saturday, December 10, 10:30a-11:30a
Students will make mini-gingerbread houses using graham crackers, frosting, and candies.
Registration begins Saturday, December 3
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More Children's
programs...
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Teens' Programs (ages 12-18)
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None scheduled this month.
However, we add new titles to the Teen collection regularly. Your next "good read" over the coming holiday breaks from school may be waiting on our shelves. Why not stop by on a mission to discover it?
Teen Reads
Looking for something new to read? Click here for links to new titles, new favorites, and undiscovered authors.
Look for Teen programs here...
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Adults' Programs
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Genealogy 101
January 7, 2012, 9:30a-1:30p
An introduction to the basics of genealogical research including basic techniques, reference tools, and strategies; library research, the U.S. census as a source, the use of Ancestry and HeritageQuest, vital records, church records, and city directories.
Irvin Rabideau, B.S., M.A., M.S.L.S., A.B.D., the instructor, has been involved in genealogical research, teaching, lecturing, and publication for over 40 years.
Registration required, at Adult Reference desk or by phone: 248.618.7693
Book Discussion Groups
The Adults' Services Department has two Book Discussion Groups - a Monday afternoon group and a Tuesday evening group. Join us for great reads and stimulating discussions.
Register at the Adults' Reference desk or call (248) 618-7693.
Upcoming books:
Tuesday, December 13 @ 7:00p
Reader's Choice Potluck
Bring a dish to pass and a book you enjoyed. We will go around the table and talk about each book.
Monday afternoon - NO MEETING THIS MONTH
More adults' programs...
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Outreach Programs
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Homebound Delivery
Waterford residents who are homebound either
temporarily or indefinitely can arrange for home
delivery of library materials. These include books in
regular or large print and audio books. To arrange for
this service please call Jean Hansen,
(248) 618-7682.
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In the Stacks
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Hot New Adults' Fiction
Place your holds now to get on the list for these
books!
Coming soon...
Newest movies
Follow this link for a list of new additions to both Children's and Adults' video collections.
Newest Audiobooks
Follow this link for a list of new additions to the adults' audiobooks collection.
Bestseller Donations
If you couldn't wait for that brand new book and went out and bought it, please consider donating it to the library when you've finished reading it. Budget constraints mean less copies of bestsellers and waitlists are getting long. We especially appreciate these donations of hot new titles.
What We're Reading...
If you're looking for ideas for what to read next, take a
look at what our staff members are reading these
days. You might find something in our
Staff Picks that is right up
your alley.
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Did you know...
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Multiply the benefits
As the year ends and tax season approaches here is a way to reduce your income taxes. Consider making a cash donation to the public library. Donations to public libraries in Michigan are eligible for a tax credit of 50% on donations up to $200 for an individual and up to $400 for couples filing joint returns. (NOTE: This is the last year that the state tax credit will be available - ending December 31, 2011.)
These donations are also eligible as charitable deductions on federal returns. Take the sting out of income taxes while helping support library services.
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Library Quote of the Month
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The library profession is ... a profession that is informed, illuminated, radiated by a fierce and beautiful love of books. A love so overwhelming that it engulfs community after community and makes the culture of our time distinctive, individual, creative and truly of the spirit.
~~~ Frances Clark Sayers. From: quoted in The Reader's Quotation Book
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Book Memorials & Donations
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Book memorials are a meaningful way of
remembering a person, a group, an occasion or a
milestone.
Donations are used to purchase books and other
materials or deposited in the Library's donations
account for future use.
Checks should be make payable to the
Waterford Township Public Library and will be
accepted by the Director.
NOTE: A partial income tax credit is allowed when
you donate to a qualifying Michigan public institution such as the Waterford Township Public Library.
Recent donors include
- Jody P. & Daniella Medford
- Martha V. Wallet
- Margaret Birch
Friends' Fundraising Projects
There are a number of fundraising projects
sponsored by the Friends of the Library beyond the
Used Book Sales. Other projects are
- VG's Community Share program: turn in your
register receipts so that they can be turned into
cash
- Tote bags for sale at the Circulation Desk - NEW - polypropylene construction - $2 each.
- Royal Oak Recycling - White Lake location, 10320 Highland Road. Drop off recyclables and
instead of receiving cash designate the Friends of the
Waterford Library as recipient.
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