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Amateur Digital Photography Contest
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CONTEST RULES

  
The theme is "Summer in Waterford".

 

All entries must be submitted by 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.

In This Issue
Calendar Highlights
Programs for All Ages
In the Stacks
About Us

 

Calendar

Highlights

 

JULY 4
LIBRARY CLOSED
  
JULY 6
10:30a
  
JULY 9
Evening Book Discussion Group
7:00p
  
JULY 13
Used Book Donation
Drop-Off
10:00a-1:00p
    
JULY 15
Monday Afternoon Book Discussion Group
1:00p - 2:00p   

 

 JULY 24

5:30p
  
JULY 31
 Programs for July - event highlights:

 

Children (ages 0-12) Click for details on this year's summer reading program
 

2013 Children's Summer Reading Program: "Dig Into Reading!" 

  

I geek drawing
Photography by Mari

There's still time to sign up for the summer reading club.  Set your own reading goals and earn some prizes.  Reading records need to be turned in by July 31st in order to be eligible for the drawing.  

 

 

In July, we have many craft programs for ages 3-12, and several professional performers coming in including a puppeteer, a magician, a musical theatrical duo, and a paleontologist.

 

JUL 10, 10:30a-11:30a

The Treasure of Captain Diggory Piper, Pirate

What would you do if you found out that a family member had been a pirate? Look for his treasure of course! Join us for a Renaissance musical that tells the story of buccaneers and digging for treasure.
Registration begins Wednesday, July 3

  

JUL 16, 10:30a-11:15a

Journey to the Center of the Earth

Pippin Puppets brings the Jules Verne classic novel to life in a live puppet show featuring dinosaurs, volcanoes, and more.
Registration begins Tuesday, July 9

 

JUL 23, 10:00a-10:45a

Dig into Reading Magic Show

Baffling Bill the Magician returns with Gus the Bunny to show our young audience how to find hidden treasure by "digging into reading."

Registration begins Tuesday, July 16

I geek reading
Photography by Mari

  

JUL 29, 10:00a-11:00a

Paleo Joe: Dinosaur Hunter

Paleontologist, children's author, fossil finder, and storyteller: Paleo Joe will be bringing a little bit of everything.
Registration begins Monday, July 22

 

We have Booklists on all sorts of topics to help you find fun books to read over the the summer break.

 

Teens (ages 12-18) Click for details on this summer's Teen reading club 

 

2013 Teen Summer Reading Club: "Own the Night" ends Sunday, August 11.

 

JUL 16, 3:00p

Henna for Teens

Teens will learn about the history, traditions and the current use of henna. Each participant will also leave with a small henna design. 

 

  

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" ends Sunday, August 11.

Photography by Mari

 

 

 

JUL 11, 7:00p-8:30p

Face Reading with Lin Klaassen

Listen to a presentation on Face Reading and learn how it is successfully used in jury selection, law enforcement and many other situations. The presenter will read faces from the audience and answer questions.

 

JUL 20, 2:00p-4:00p

Stories from the Underworld

It's a scary world out there! Join award winning storyteller, Judy Sima, as she takes you to places you won't want to visit alone. For adults and teens.

  

 

Book discussion groups, both afternoon and evening meetings.

News of Note
  
Stay-cation opportunities abound in and around Waterford
  
One of the best tools to find out what's happening in Waterford is the Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce website, featuring an interactive map of the township. Here you can discover parks, nature preserves, events like Quake on the Lake (hydroplane races) and Log Cabin Days, the historical park, and the wave pool. 
  
In addition to fun venues right in our own backyard, the Library is part of several partnerships offering discounts on admission, dining and gift shopping in the metro-Detroit area and across the state.
  • Michigan Activity Pass (MAP) allows library patrons to use their valid libraryMAP  card to reserve and print a pass, either from home or the library. Then simply take the pass to the cultural attraction and present it to staff, that's all there is to it! The Michigan Activity Pass program runs from May 24, 2013 through May 23, 2014. To print a pass or view a listing of participating organizations click the link above. Each activity pass expires one week from the date it is printed. Some cultural partners offer complimentary or reduced price admissions; others, discounts in their gift shop or other exclusive offers for MAP passholders only.
  • MI Big Green Gym program (formerly Park and Read) is your opportunity to experience all that our State Park system has to offer. The program runs through October 1, 2013. Waterford is one of the participating libraries where you can check out a pass good for one free entrance into one of Michigan's State Parks or Recreation Areas or free access to the KLR Splashpad in Oxford Township, a universally accessible facility. Passes can be checked out from the Circulation Desk at the library. Passes must be used within 7 days. More details about the program are available online and at the library.
  • Through a partnership with the Detroit Zoo, you can now:Detroit Zoo 
    • Purchase discounted admission tickets to the Detroit Zoo
    • Save on discounted Zoo memberships
    • Save on dining at the Zoo
    • Purchase a pre-paid parking voucher for the Zoo

    Visit the Tickets and More Program at the Detroit Zoo.

In the Stacks      

 

I geek poetry
Photography by Mari
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 

Did You Know...
I geek disc golf
Photography by Mari
  

Our second photo session on June 6th to create more "I geek..." posters featuring Waterford faces was a huge success. The Circulation Lobby was filled with folks talking and laughing while waiting their turn in the mini-photo studio.

 

And the resulting posters are as awesome as those from the April photo session. All of the posters have been hung on every available bit of wall space in the Library. Treat yourself to a little tour to see your neighbors, friends and family members.

 

The duplicate copies are ready to pick up. If you prepaid for your copy the night of the photo session, just call for your poster at the Circulation Desk. If you would like a copy of your poster and didn't prepay, a slim $10 will get you one.

About Us
I geek needlepoint
Photography by Mari
  
  
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