Library Closure

The Veterans Memorial Library and all branches of the Chippewa River District Library will be closed on July 4. Have a safe and happy Independence Day!

Tale Waggers

Tale-waggers will be at the Veterans Memorial Library in Mt. Pleasant on July 9th, 16th, and 23rd at 6:30pm, 7:00pm, and 7:30pm. You can sign up for just one night or for all three nights. Register at the Children's Reference Desk or by calling 989-773-3242 x13.

Summer Fest & the Library!

On Wednesday, June 18th supporters of the Chippewa River District Library will be marching in the Mt. Pleasant Summer Festival's children parade in an effort to share with the community how much they love their library! If you are interested in sharing your support of the library, line-up is in the Sacred Heart Church parking lot at 7 pm. The parade begins at 7:30pm.

During the remainder of Summer Fest you will have an opportunity to use the library's gaming equipment to play Guitar Hero on the Wii. Join us in the Children's Village at Island Park from 4-6pm on Thursday and Friday (June 19th & 20th) and 2-4 on Saturday (June 21st). This event is open to all ages.

For younger children, there will also be story read-a-louds in the Children's Village on Saturday from 12-4pm.

Contact Tinna at 989-773-3242 x29 for more info.

Butterfly Gardening

Butterfly Gardening will be presented by Stan Lilley and is sponsored by Isabella County Master Gardener Association.

Date: June 10, 7:00pm
Location: Veterans Memorial Library Community Room
Contact: Sue Ellen @ 989-773-3242 x27

Adult Summer Reading Program Special Events

*All Adult Special Events take place at the Veterans Memorial Library*

Adult Craft "Decoupage Bird Houses", Monday, June 9th, 2:00pm.
Adult Movie Event, Monday, June 16th, 2:00pm.
Adult Craft "Bug Wind Chimes", Monday, June 23rd, 2:00pm.
Adult Movie Event, Monday, June 30th, 2:00pm.
Adult Craft "Clothespin Grasshopper", Monday July 7th, 2:00pm.
Adult Movie Event, Monday, July 14th, 2:00pm.
Adult Craft "Painted Garden Aprons", July 21st, 2:00pm.
Adult Movie Event, Monday, July 28th, 2:00pm.

Please contact Sue Ellen, 989-773-3242 x27 for more information.

Teen Summer Reading Program Special Events

Ice Cream Social and Paperback Book Exchange, Tuesday, June 10th, 6:00-8:00pm, Veterans Memorial Library.

Teen Video Game All Play, Tuesday, June 17th, 6:00-8:00pm, Veterans Memorial Library.

Cook & Book - Book Discussion and Cooking Group, Thursday, June 19th, 7:00pm, Faith Johnston Memorial Library.

Teen Anime Movie Night, Tuesday, June 24th, 6:00-8:00pm, Veterans Memorial Library.

Teen Tie Dye, Tuesday, July 8th, 6:00-8:00pm, Veterans Memorial Library.

Teen Tie Dye, Thursday, July 10th, 6:00-8:00pm, Faith Johnston Memorial Library.

Teen Pizza and Pages, Tuesday, July 15th, 6:00-8:00pm, Veterans Memorial Library.

Cook & Book - Book Discussion and Cooking Group, Thursday, July 17th, 7:00pm, Faith Johnston Memorial Library.

Teen Video Game Competition "Super Smash Brothers Brawl", Tuesday, July 22nd, 6:00-8:00pm, Veterans Memorial Library.

Teen Video Game Open Play, Thursday, July 24th, 6:00-8:00pm, Faith Johnston Memorial Library.

Library Closure

The Veterans Memorial Library and all branches of the Chippewa River District Library will be closed on Sunday, May 25, and Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day. Veterans Memorial Library will continue to be closed on Sundays until September 7 when normal Sunday hours will resume.

Children's Summer Reading Program Special Events

*All events take place at the Veterans Memorial Library*

**Some events have age restrictions or require pre-registration so please call the Children's Reference Desk at 989-773-3242 x13 for more information.

June 11th, "Scheer Genius - Adventures in Reading", 2:00pm.
June 18th, "Heroes A2Z", 1:30pm
June 18th, "Knightscares", 3:00pm.
June 19th, "Kid Stuff - Kids Crafts", 2:00pm.
June 25th, "The Young Entomologists Society", 10:30am.
June 26th, Mad Science with the Ann Arbor Hands On Museum "Slime Time", 2:00pm.
July 2nd, "Summer Reading Program Movie Event", 2:00pm.
July 9th, The Acting Up Theater Company - "Stop Buggin' Me I'm Reading", 2:30pm.
July 10th, "Kid Stuff - Kids Crafts", 2:00pm.
July 16th, "Joel Tacey - The Juggle Bug Comedy Show", 2:00pm.
July 17th, Mad Science with the Ann Arbor Hands on Museum "Water Wonders", 2:00pm.
July 23rd, "The Mobile Planetarium", 10:00am-4:00pm.
July 24th, "Kid Stuff - Kids Crafts", 2:00pm
July 30th, "Kevin Kammeraad - Reading Bug Show", 11:00am.
July 31st, Mad Science with the Ann Arbor Hands On Museum "Slime Time", 2:00pm.
August 6th, "Summer Reading Program Movie Event", 2:00pm.

Children's Summer Reading Program Storytimes

• Storytime & Kid Stuff at the Rolland Township Library in Blanchard, Mondays at 11:00am.
• Storytime & Kid Stuff at the Fremont Township Library in Winn, Mondays at 2:00pm.
• Storytime & Kid Stuff at the Faith Johnston Memorial Library in Rosebush, Wednesdays at 11:00am.
• Storytime & Kid Stuff at the Coe Township Library in Shepherd, Wednesdays at 1:30pm
• Storytime & Kid Stuff at the Weidman Public Library in Weidman, Thursdays at 1:00pm
• Storytime at Veterans Memorial Library in Mt. Pleasant, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:15am.

*There will be no Storytime or Kid Stuff the week of June 30th.

**Kid Stuff Kids Crafts are recommended for children in grades Kindergarten and up. Space is limited, Kids Stuff Kids Crafts will be available to the first 40 children on a first-come, first-served basis.

May Brown Bag Book Discussion Group

Join us for discussion of "Patroit Hearts" by Barbara Hambly. May 21, 12:00pm.

May Special Events at the Library

A Celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Civilian Conservation Corps with author Bill Jamerson. Storytelling, songs, short videos, and a book signing. May 13, 7:00pm.

Adult Craft - Concrete Stepping Stones. May 14, 4:00pm.

Nanny 989 with the Child and Family Enrichment Council - Family educators share their expertise on everyday family issues. This session we'll talk about family rules: establishing rules, consequences, and rewards. May 15, 6:00pm.

Traces BUS-eum - Behind Barbed Wire: Midwest POW's in Nazi Germany. May 29, 4:00-7:00pm.

Jazz and More at the Library

A free performance from Mary Gilbert & Easy Street followed by a social hour hosted by the Friends of the Library. May 11, 3:00pm. Library Annex Meeting Room.

May Events for Teens

TAB (Teen Advisory Board) Dinner and Meeting - Plan and promote exciting new teen programs, participate in special projects, discuss books, movies, music, and websites. Involvement in the Teen Advisory Board looks great on resumes and college applications. May 6, 5:00pm.

Guitar Hero Gudge Match - Guitar Hero III Competition. 2 competitions, 1 night. One competition for beginners, one competition for advanced players. Space is limited, pre-register at the Children's Desk. May 6, 6:00pm.

May Storytimes at VML

Regular Storytime (pre-school age) - Mondays & Thursdays, 10:15am

Music and Movement (up to 5 years) - May 14, 10:15am

Lapsit Storytime (up to 2 years) - May 28, 10:15am

Digital Photography

Jim Schaffer will share ideas for using your digital camera for sports, action and flowers. April 24, 7:00pm.

Jazz and More at the Library

See a free performance from the CMU Jazz Project followed by a social hour hosted by the Friends of the Library. April 13, 3:00pm.

Brown Bag Book Discussion for Adults

Join us for discussion of "The Year of Magical Thinking" by Joan Didion. April 16, 12:00pm.

April Children's Events @ VML

Mad Hatters Tea Party - Wear your favorite party hat (we'll bring the tea). April 9, 4:00pm.

Supersmash Video Game Competition - Do you have what it takes to be our Supersmash champ? Pre-register at the Children's Desk. April 15, 6:00pm.

Mad Science with the Ann Arbor Hands on Museum - Owls from the Inside Out. Get up close to owls as an avian expert uses LIVE birds to show you the characteristics that help owls adapt to a predatory way of life. Students will dissect owl pellets to investigate the diet of a barn owl, learn about food chains and the role of avian predators in an ecosystem and gain an introduction to sketetal anatomy and prey identification. For grades 4-8. Space is limited, you must pre-register at the Children's Desk. April 16, 4:15pm.

Mad Science with the Ann Arbor Hands on Museum - Slime Time - Take a new look at gross, creepy and crawly things. We'll explore spider webs, silly string, and Jell-O brains before making two types of slime. We'll learn about the states of matter. Grades K-3. Space is limited, pre-register at the Children's Desk. April 22, 4:15pm.

April Events for Teens @ VML

Pizza and Pages - Teen book discussion group for grades 7-12. We'll bring the pizza, you bring your favorite book. April 8, 6:00-8:00pm.

Cook and Book - Teen book discussion and cooking group. April 17, 7:00pm.

Do It Yourself Comics - with author Jane Irwin (for teens). Pre-register at the Children's Desk. April 26, 12:30pm.

Video Game Open Play - Teens, come after school and play some of your favorite video games...We have Wii's too! April 28, 3:00-4:30pm.

April Storytimes at VML

Regular Storytime (pre-school age) - Mondays & Thursdays, 10:15am

Music and Movement (up to 5 years) - April 9, 10:15am

Lapsit Storytime (up to 2 years) - April 30, 10:15am

Library Closure

The Veterans Memorial Library and all branches of the Chippewa River District Library System will close at noon on Good Friday, March 21 and will be closed on Sunday, March 23, 2008.

March Events for all ages @ VML

Jazz and More at the Library featuring "The Nichol Quintet" presenting a history of Jazz - March 9, 3:00pm.

Chewing Gum Junkshop - March 12, 4:00pm and 7:00pm.

Tips and Techniques for Preserving and Protecting Your Treasures w/Michelle Sponseller - March 19, 7:00pm

Call Rob at 989-773-3242 x14 for more information.

Brown Bag Book Discussion Group

March 19, 12:00pm. For Adults.

March's book is "The Nick Adams Stories" by Ernest Hemingway.

Dinner and Discussion @ VML

March 25, 6:00pm. For grades 5th-7th.

March's book is "Bud, Not Buddy" by Christopher Paul Curtis.

March Teen Events @ VML

"Tune in to Your Library", X-Box Karoake Tournament - March 4, 6:00-8:00pm. Pre-register by calling 989-773-3242 x13.

Teen Advisory Board Dinner and Meeting - March 4, 5:00-6:00pm.

Video Game Open Play - March 18, 6:00-8:00pm & March 20, 3:00-4:30pm.

March Storytimes @ VML

Regular Storytime (pre-school age) - Mondays & Thursdays, 10:15am

Music and Movement (up to 5 years) - March 5, 10:15am

Lapsit Storytime (up to 2 years) - March 26, 10:15am

LIBRARY CLOSED February 7 due to the snowstorm!

Library Closure

Veterans Memorial Library and all branches of the Chippewa River District Library System will be closed on December 24, 25, 31 and January 1 for the holidays.

Library Closure

Veterans Memorial Library and all branches of the Chippewa River District Library System will close at 6:00pm on Wednesday, November 21. The Libraries will also be closed on Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23 for Thanksgiving.

For more information, please contact Sue Ellen Deni-Owen at 989-773-3242 x27.

Art Display at VML

The Veterans Memorial Library is now an Art Reach of Mid Michigan Off Site Art Gallery. From November 1 through December 31, 2007, we are displaying the art work of Richard Galosy. For more information, contact Art Reach of Mid Michigan at 989.773.3689.

Library Closing

Veterans Memorial Library and all branches of the Chippewa River District Library System will be closed on Monday, November 12, 2007 for our annual in-service.

For more information, please contact Sue Ellen Deni-Owen at 989-773-3242 x27.

VML Computer Classes for November

Following is the Veterans Memorial Library's schedule of FREE Computer Classes for November 2007:

Mastering the Mouse & Keyboard - November 1, 2:00-3:00pm
Basic Computing - November 5, 1:00-2:30pm
Windows Basics - November 6, 10:30am-12:00pm
Introduction to Access - November 7, 6:30-8:00pm
Basic Internet - November 8, 1:00-2:30pm
Basic Word Processing - November 13, 1:00-2:30pm
Email - November 15, 10:00am-12:00pm
Files & Folders - November 16, 2:00-3:00pm
Managing Digital Photos - November 19, 6:30-8:00pm
Build a Web Page - November 28, 6:30-8:00pm
Introduction to PowerPoint - November 29, 6:30-8:00pm

CRDL Running Team News

The Chippewa River District Library Running Team will be participating in the Run on the Rez on Saturday, October 20 at 10:00am. Please stop by and cheer on our Team!

Improv Comedy Workshop

Improv Comedy Workshop is presented by the Acting Up Theatre on October 16, 6:00-8:00pm. For more information, please call 773-3242 x13 or stop by the Children's Reference Desk.

Location: Library Annex Meeting Room.

Jazz at the Library

Enjoy a live jazz performance every month from October 2007 through May 2008. All performances take place from 3-4 pm in the Annex Meeting Room of VML. There is also a social hour from 4-4:45 pm following the performance.

October 14, 2007 - Standard Fare
November 11, 2007 - Abrazo
December 9, 2007 - Grupo Aye
January 13, 2008 - Up North Jazz
February 10, 2008 - Back Bayou Cajun Band
March 9, 2008 - TBA
April 13, 2008 - TBA
May 11,2008 - TBA

Jazz at the Library is sponsored by Veterans Memorial Library, Friends of the Library, Art Reach of Mid-Michigan, and the Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs.

The Hollywood Librarian

Join us for a Film Premier of The Hollywood Librarian: A look at librarians in film.

When: 10/4/2007, 7:15 p.m.

How much: $8 Adults, $5 Children, Children under 6 and Librarians Free.

Where: Veterans Memorial Library Community Room

Contact: Sue Ellen 989-773-3242 x27

October Events at Veterans Memorial Library

Children:

Drop-In Storytime: Every Monday and Thursday from October 1 -October 29, 10:15am.

Lapsit Storytime: Wednesday, October 24, 10:15am.

Music & Movement: Wednesday, October 31, 10:15am.

Tale Waggers: October 2-23, Pre-register by calling 989-773-3242 x13.

Tweens:

Dinner and Discussion: Thursday, October 4, 6:00pm.

Drop-In Video Game Play: Thursday, October 18, 3:00-4:30pm.

Mad Science: Grades 4-6 will meet from 4:15-5:00pm every Tuesday from October 2 to October 16.

Teens:

Video Game Competition: Tuesday, October 23, 6:00-8:00pm.

Teen Advisory Board: Tuesday, October 16, 5:30-6:00pm.

Teen Nite: Tuesday, October 16, 6:00pm.

Adults:

Brown Bag Book Discussion: Wednesday, October 17, 12:00pm - Pre-register by calling 989-773-3242, x10.

Adult Craft Time: Wednesday, October 10, 4:00pm - Pre-register by calling 989-773-3242 x10.

Adult Literacy Tutor Training: October 3, 10, 17, and 24 from 6:00-9:00pm - Pre-register by calling Monica at 989-773-3242 x32.

All Ages:

Friends of the Library Book Sale: October 3-6.

Computer Classes: See calendar.

September Events at VML

Children:

Drop-In Storytime: Every Monday and Thursday beginning September 6, 10:15am
Lapsit Storytime: Wednesday, September 26, 10:15am

Tweens:

Dinner and Discussion: Thursday, September 6, 6:00pm
Drop-In Video Game Play: Thursday, September 20, 3:00-4:30pm

Teens:

Video Game Competition: Tuesday, September 11, 6:00-8:00pm
Teen Advisory Board: Tuesday, September 18, 5:30-6:00pm
Teen Nite: Tuesday, September 18, 6:00pm

Adults:

Brown Bag Book Discussion: Wednesday, September 19, 12:00pm
Afternoon Tea and Booktalk: Wednesday, September 12, 4:00pm

All Ages:

FREE Computer Classes - see www.crdl.org for dates and times
Jack Westbrook discusses his book Central Michigan University as part of The Campus History Series, September 24, 7:00pm

See our Events calendar at www.crdl.org for more details and registration information for all of our programs.

Be a Volunteer Tutor!

We have several people waiting for tutors and we need you! Please register for our next Tutor Training Program which is being held on the following dates:

October 3, 10, 17, and 24, 6:00-9:00pm.

To become an adult literacy volunteer tutor, you need to be able to attend ALL 4 tutor training sessions.

To register, please call Monica Fox, 989-773-3242 x32.

Library Closure

Veterans Memorial Library and all branches of the Chippewa River District Library System will be closed on Monday, September 3 in observance of Labor Day. Sunday hours will resume at Veterans Memorial Library on Sunday, September 9.

Rosebush Building for Sales

The Chippewa River District Library System is requesting offers for the building and/or land located at 4026 Michigan in Rosebush. Offers will be accepted at Veterans Memorial Library, 301 S. University, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858, until 2:00pm, local time, September 4, 2007. For more information, please contact Lise Mitchell, (989) 772-3488 ext. 12, lhmitch@crdl.org. Chippewa River District Library System reserves the right to reject any or all offers, to waive any irregularities, and select the offer most advantageous to the Library.

Faith Johnston Memorial Library is moving!!!

The time is here for the Faith Johnston Memorial Library to move to its new location! The Library will be closed from August 10-26 for the move, and will have a Grand Reopening reception at the new location on August 27 from 4:00-6:00pm.

The new address is 4035 N. Mission, Rosebush MI 48878.

The new library hours will be:

Monday & Wednesday - 10:00am-6:00pm
Tuesday & Thursday - 12:00pm-8:00pm.

Please join us in celebrating this wonderful event!

July 4th Holiday Closure

Veterans Memorial library and all branches of the Chippewa River District Library System will be closed on Wednesday, July 4 in observation of Independence Day. Have a wonderful and safe holiday.

Calling All Actors!

Have you ever wanted to be Colonel Mustard? How about Ms. Scarlett?

Well, this summer you can have your chance!

On July 17th starting at 7 pm, Veterans Memorial Library will be hosting a murder mystery program and we need actors! The roles should be easy to learn. There are 7 parts for teens, 4 adult parts & 2-3 extras.

Please contact Tinna Mills at 772-3488 x29, or email tmills@crdl.org, if you are interested in getting further information.

May 27 & 28 - Library Closure

Veterans Memorial Library and all branches of the Chippewa River District Library System will be closed on Monday, May 28 in observation of Memorial Day.

Veterans Memorial Library will also be closed on Sundays starting May 27. The library will resume Sunday hours on September 9, 2007.

Get a Clue @ Your Library Events

All Summer Reading Program events have been added to the CRDL calendar. Events include favorites such as Storytime, Kid Stuff, and the Family Film Fest. In addition there are many special events based on the Get a Clue SRP theme, including The Case of the Missing Books, The Secret Code Comedy Show, Mystery in the 398's and much more! Special events will be held on Wednesdays at 2:00pm.

Be sure and join for all the Summer Reading fun from June 18 through August 10 with a final celebration on Saturday August 18 from 10:00am - 1:00pm.

Jazz at the Library

Don't miss the last Jazz at the Library presentation for the 2006-2007 season. The May 13 program will feature the music of Sunny Wilkinson and Ron Newman. Concert is at 3:00pm in the Veterans Memorial Library Annex Meeting Room. Refreshments to follow. Contact Sue Ellen at 989-773-3242 x27 for more details.

Madcap Puppet Theatre

Discover the mysterious trunk and its Long Lost Stories at the Madcap Puppet Theatre Presentation on Wednesday, May 23 at 7:00pm. Call 989-773-3242 x14 for more information.