Surf's Up! VML Adult Summer Reading Program 2006

SURF'S UP! Catch a wave and get ready to read! The adult summer reading program at VML will take place June 19 - July 28. The first 100 to sign up will get a cool Surf's Up! tote bag when they register. Prizes, Programs and Fun! More information to come soon!

VML Brown Bag Book Discussion Group Update

The book for the June 21st meeting has been changed to Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel. The Library will be providing lunch for this months meeting. We will also be watching scenes from the film. There is a limit of 15 seats. You must preregister by June 19. If you have not preregistered you will not be able to attend this meeting. For more information please contact Sue Ellen Deni-Owen at 989.773.3242 x27

Adult Craft Party

Join us on June 14 at 4pm for the Adult Craft Party. We will be making blank jounals. All materials are supplied by the library. There is a limit of ten people for this program, so sign up today by visiting the circulation desk at VML or Calling 989.773.3242 x10. The program takes place in the Library Annex Meeting Room. For more information please contact Sue Ellen Deni-Owen at 989.773.3242x27

Holiday Closure at CRDL

Veterans Memorial Library and all branch libraries of the Chippewa River District Library System will be closed on Monday, May 29 for Memorial Day. VML will also be closed on Sundays for the summer starting May 28. Sunday hours will resume September 10, 2006.

Summer Reading Program Special Events

Please join us for the following Special Events during Summer Reading Program, June 19-July 28, 2006. Please refer to our Events Calendar for more details.

• Animal Magic Show, Wednesday, June 21, 2:00-3:00pm
• Old MacDonald's Farm, Wednesday, June 28, 2:00-3:00pm
• Michigan's Wild Woodlands, Wednesday, July 5, 2:00-3:00pm
• Tuba Tales, Wednesday, Wednesday, July 12, 2:00-3:00pm
• The Beau Carnes Variety Show, Wednesday, July 19, 2:00-3:00pm
• R.E.P.T.I.L.E., Inc., Wednesday, July 26, 2:00-3:00pm
• Final Celebration!, Saturday, July 29. Stay tuned for details!

These events are brought to you in part by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and Art Reach of Mid-Michigan.

SRP Teen Nite

Summer Reading Program (SRP) runs from June 19 - July 28. Teens in grades 7 and up are invited to bring a friend and an appetite while the library provides the snacks and activities. Times vary and pre-registration is required for some events. Please look for more information at your library!

• Veterans Memorial Library: Tuesdays 6:00 or 7:00pm.

Please note that there will be no Teen Nite at Veterans Memorial Library on Tuesday July 4. The library will be closed due to the holiday.

SRP Kid Stuff

Summer Reading Program (SRP) runs from June 19 - July 28. Join us for crafts and activities designed for kids in Kindergarten and up. Younger children should bring an adult helper. Times and locations are as follows:

• Veterans Memorial Library: Tuesdays, Fridays 2:00-3:00pm
• Faith Johnston Memorial Library: Fridays 11:45am-12:30pm
• Coe Township Libray: Thursdays 2:00-2:30pm
• Fremont Township Library: Mondays 2:15-3:00pm
• Rolland Township Library: Wednesdays 11:15am-12:00pm
• Weidman Public Library: Wednesdays 3:45-4:30pm

Please note that there will be no Kid Stuff at Veterans Memorial Library on Tuesday, July 4. The library will be closed due to the holiday.

SRP Family Film Fest

Enjoy big screen movies for kids and their adults during Summer Reading Program, June 19-July 28. Movies will be shown at Veterans Memorial Library on Mondays from 2:00-4:00pm. Bring your beverage and enjoy popcorn provided by the Library.

SRP Drop-In Storytimes

Summer Reading Program (SRP) runs from June 19 - July 28. Join us for a new Drop-in Storytime each week during SRP at these times and locations. This storytime is for preschool age children. (Large groups please pre-register by calling 773-3242.)

• Veterans Memorial Library: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 10:15-10:45am
• Faith Johnston Memorial Library: Fridays, 11:00-11:45am
• Coe Township Library: Thursdays, 1:30-2:00pm
• Fremont Township Library: Mondays, 1:30-2:15pm
• Rolland Township Library: Wednesdays, 10:30-11:15am
• Weidman Public Library: Wednesdays, 3:00-3:45pm

Please note that there will be no Drop-In Storytime at Veterans Memorial Library on Tuesday, July 4. The library will be closed due to the holiday.

June 2006 Computer Classes

Here is our schedule of computer classes for June. Please call 989-773-3242 ext. 33 to sign up.

• Mastering the Mouse & Keyboard, June 2, 1:00-2:00pm
• Basic Computing, June 5, 2:00-3:30pm
• Windows Basics, June 8, 1:00-2:30pm
• Basic Internet, June 9, 2:00-3:30pm
• Email Basics, June 12, 6:30-8:00pm
• Basic Word Processing, June 13, 2:00-3:30pm
• Ancestry Library Edition, June 15, 1:00-2:30pm
• Google: Even the Kitchen Sink, June 19, 6:30-8:00pm
• Advanced Access, June 21, 1:00-2:30pm
• NEW! Free Software, June 22, 2:00-3:00pm
• Files & Folders, June 23, 2:00-3:30pm
• Burn a CD & More, June 26, 2:00-3:30pm
• Mail Merge, June 27, 2:00-3:30pm
• Online Research, June 29, 6:30-8:00pm
  

Author Sue Stauffacher

Join us on May 23 at 7:00pm to hear Michigan 2006 Notables Author Sue Stauffacher discuss her work. This event will be held in the VML Annex Meeting Room.

VML Brown Bag Book Discussion Group

The VML Brown Bag Book Discussion Group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 12:00pm. Book discussions are held in the Library Annex Meeting Room. Upcoming book discussions are:

• May 17, The Hungry Ocean by Linda Greenlaw
• June 21, A Thousand Acres by Jane Smiley
• July 19, Atonement by Ian McEwan

Pack your lunch and enjoy the discussion along with beverages and dessert provided by the Library. Please pre-register for these events by calling 989-773-3242 x10.

Boogie Woogie Babies

The Boogie Woogie Babies will be back to perform Boogie Down Broadway on May 17 at 7:00pm in the Veterans Memorial Library Annex Meeting Room. For more information, contact Sue Ellen Deni-Owen at 989-773-3242 x27.