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The Ripple
from the
Waterford Township Public Library |
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Summer Reading
Starts This Month
Life for most of us changes pace from June through
August. We make time to relax more, play more, and - of course - read more. Summer Reading Clubs for all ages are on offer at the Library.
This summer's reading program for children ages 3-12 "Dig into Reading" features an underground theme. Beginning Monday, June 17th, stop by the children's department and sign up for the Summer Reading Book Club. Students will set their own reading goals and earn some prizes when they meet that goal. This year, students will receive a paperback book, a pass to the Waterford High Schools' pools, and coupons for free stuff at local businesses.
For Teens, the theme is "Own the Night." Keep track of what you read this summer for a chance to win great prizes. For every book read you will be able to fill out a raffle ticket and be entered in a weekly drawing to win a prize. If you read four books during the summer, you will be eligible for the grand prize drawing.
Read for enjoyment, read for chances to win prizes!
There will be 2 weekly prize drawings every Monday morning starting June 24th
The Grand Prize drawing is August 12th. |
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Calendar
Highlights |
JUNE 1
How to Borrow eBooks from the Library
10:00a - 11:30a
JUNE 4
Tuesday Evening Book Discussion Group
7:00p - 9:00p
JUNE 6
Photo session for "I geek..." posters
4:00p - 6:00p
JUNE 8
Used Book Donation
Drop-Off
10:00a-1:00p
JUNE 12
4:00p - 8:00p
JUNE 13
9:00a - 8:00p
JUNE 15
10:00a - 4:00p
JUNE 16
1:00p-3:00p
JUNE 17
Summer Reading Clubs for all ages begin
Monday Afternoon Book Discussion Group
1:00p - 2:00p
JUNE 26
5:30p
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Programs for June - event highlights:
2013 Children's Summer Reading Program: "Dig Into Reading!"
In addition to our book club, we'll be having craft and activity programs that deal with dirt, rocks, fossils, buried treasure, archeology, gardens, underground critters, and a few more surprises. This summer's professional performer lineup includes a traveling zoo, puppeteer, magician, storyteller, musicians, naturalist, and a paleontologist.
JUN 17 10:00a - 11:00a
Exotic Zoo
A live show featuring of various land animals that live above and below the ground.
Registration begins Monday, June 10
JUN 25 2:00p - 3:00p
Our Earth: Can You Dig It?
Naturalist Dan Keto from the Kalamazoo Nature Center digs deep. Meet earthworms, roly-poly bugs, and their "dirty" friends. Learn how they survive deep in the earth.
Registration begins Tuesday, June 18
Teens (ages 12-18) - Click for details on this summer's Teen reading club
2013 Teen Summer Reading Club: "Own the Night" begins Monday, June 17th.
JUN 27 3:00p
D.I.Y. Tie-Dye
Bring something you want to tie-dye (shirt, socks, pillowcase, etc.) and we'll provide the dye and the snacks.
Adults - Click for details on programs planned for you in addition to this summer's reading club for adults
2013 Adults' Summer Reading Club: "Groundbreaking Reads"
JUN 26 7:00p - 8:30p
Michigan Natives in the Landscape
Local master gardener and author Janet Macunovich will speak about why using Michigan native plants is a smart, great thing to do.
Book discussion groups, both afternoon and evening meetings.
We have Booklists on all sorts of topics to help you find fun books to read over the the summer break. |
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News of Note
Amateur Digital Photography Contest
We're having a photography contest! 
CONTEST RULES
The theme is "Summer in Waterford".
All entries must be submitted between June 1, 2013 and July 15, 2013 at 9 pm.
Who may enter:
- All entrants must be residents of Waterford Township, Michigan. Contest is open to amateurs only. (A professional is defined as one whose past or present primary source of income [50% or more] results/resulted from his/her photographic work.)
- Contest is not open to employees of Waterford Township Library and their families.
- Adults and teens may enter. The teen age category is for photographers ages 12-17, and the adult age category is for photographers age 18 or older.
There will be one judged winner and one "people's choice" winner in each of the two age categories. Click here for complete details. |
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In the Stacks
Hot New Adults' Fiction
Coming Soon
If you are looking for recommendations on a range of new titles, the Adults' Department blog page will have weekly updates on select new books in the collection.
Newest Movies
Newest Audiobooks |
You can take the Library on vacation with you.
Summer vacation and taking books to read on the beach, in a hammock or at the airport is a tradition. Remote access to library resources can enhance your vacation by allowing you to
To use these services you will need your library card number and PIN.
Bon voyage! |
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