LIBRARY Connection M CTV NETWORK
Grace A. Dow Memorial
1710 W. St. Andrews Road
Midland, MI 48640-2698
LIBRARY CLOSINGS
Memorial Day,
Monday, May 25
837-3474
Your child will see video cameras and studio lights instead of suntan lotion and
mosquitoes at MCTV’S SUMMER VIDEO CAMP. Sign up now for one of two
camps for kids, ages 12-17. The cost is $50.
Camps will be held from 1PM-5PM:
Monday, June 22 through Thursday, June 25 or
Monday, July 20 through Thursday, July 23
Students will learn how to operate video equipment and
will produce a TV show that you can watch on the last
day of the camp. Students must be residents of the City
or County of Midland. You can register at MCTV.
Adults can sign up for our regular training classes to learn how to use MCTV to
communicate to our community. Come to MCTV’S ORIENTATION/STUDIO CLASS
on the second Saturday of the month, May 9 or June 13 from 10AM-1PM. The cost
is $20.
When the weather outside gets frightful this summer, watch
MGTV5 for information on STORM WARNINGS. Also, tune
in when the siren sounds.
Friday, July 3
and
Independence Day,
Saturday, July 4
CLOSED SUNDAYS
May 24-September 6
L IBRARY
I NFORMA
TION
NFORMATION
Library Hours
Monday–Friday ......................... 9 AM–9 PM
Saturday .................................... 10 AM–5 PM
Sunday ............................................ 1 PM–5 PM
Closed Sundays Memorial Day – Labor Day
Phone Numbers
Information ...............................837-3430
Reference ..................................837-3449
Check Out Desk ..................837-3457
On-Call/Renewals 24/7 .........835-3280
Youth and Teen Services .......837-3466
MCTV Network ...................837-3474
TTY ........................................837-3472
Friends ...................................837-3437
Web Access
www.midland-mi.org/gracedowlibrary
Email
[email protected]
Library Director
Melissa Barnard
About this Publication
The Library Connection is available at the Grace A.
Dow Memorial Library, online, or can be e-mailed to
interested patrons. Call (989) 837-3432 for
more information or address updates. The Library
Connection is published six times annually. Articles
may be reprinted without permission.
CABLE ACCESS ADVISORY MEETING: WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 7 PM, CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CONGRATULATIONS
TO
MCTV!
Take a break and
enjoy a cool drink
at
Cup and Chaucer
The Michigan Baseball Foundation awarded
a $1,500 grant to MCTV to purchase rain
gear and computer carts. MCTV Staff
and Access Users provide coverage of
many local sporting events including several
Great Lakes Loons games during each season.
MEZZANINE DISPLAYS
COMMUNITY EXHIBITS ON THE MEZZANINE
MAY - MIDLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS ART TEACHERS
JUNE - “CREATIVE MINDS CHALLENGING MINDS”
TRAVELING ART SHOW
F
Coffee Bar
HOURS:
Monday–Friday
10 AM–5 PM
AR
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RIENDS OF THE LIBR
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ARY
NEXT
U SED B OOK S ALE
Grace A. Dow Memorial
The Library welcomes
M ICHIGAN N OTABLE B OOK
A UTHOR B RIAN D UNNIGAN
Tuesday, May 12 at 7PM
Library Lounge
Mr. Dunnigan will share stories and images from
his latest book, A Picturesque Situation:
Mackinac Before Photography, 1615-1860. Stunning
reproductions of documents, maps, drawings,
and prints illustrate the unique history of the
Straits from 1615 to 1860.
Brian Dunnigan is the head of research and publications and
curator of maps at the William L. Clements Library at the University
of Michigan.
This program is made possible thanks to support from the Michigan Humanities
Council, Library of Michigan, Michigan Center for the Book, Cooley Law School, Meijer,
Steelcase Foundation, ProQuest, Paul & Marge Potter, Library of Michigan Foundation,
Auto-Owners Insurance, NAPC, MittenLit.com, Schuler Books & Music, Borders, City Pulse,
WKAR, Gennara Photography, and Queue Advertising.
CANOE ADVENTURES
WITH
DOC FLETCHER
Doc Fletcher, author of Michigan Rivers Less
Paddled: The Rivers, The Towns, The Taverns
Tuesday, June 2, at 7PM
Library Auditorium
837-3437
Thank you to all our volunteers who contributed to the success of our Used
Book Sale in February! We couldn’t do it without our volunteers!
O UR
LIBRARY Connection
IS :
Friday, June 5, 6-8PM
(Friends Members Only — memberships can be
purchased or renewed at the door)
Saturday, June 6, 10AM - 4PM
Open to the Public
Sunday, June 7, 10AM - 4PM
$5 Bag Day
The Friends Annual Meeting is Wednesday, May 27, at 6:15PM in Library
Conference Room C located on the lower level.
May / June
2009
Doc’s unique video presentation reveals the
challenges and rewards of traversing
Michigan’s many rivers. Sure to enthuse both
the amateur and expert alike, an evening with
Doc Fletcher is a perfect way to celebrate our
great Michigan outdoors.
Pick up a brochure about the canoeing trips
offered by the Chippewa Nature Center including:
Birding by Voyager Canoe; Local Kayak Trips;
Saginaw Bay by Canoe; Local Family Kayak Trip;
and Sunset Kayaking. Contact the Chippewa
Nature Center at 631-0830 or online at
www.chippewanaturecenter.com for more information/registration.
C HILDREN ’ S S UMMER
R EADING P ROGRAM
B E C REATIVE
L IBRARY
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J UNE 8–A UGUST 15
Pick up your reading log and join our
Summer Reading Program. Earn great prizes! Enjoy
entertaining performers and events, fun storytimes
and musical programs, creative crafts, and free movies.
All Infants–5th Graders Welcome!
Call Youth Services at 837-3466 or visit our webpage
www.midland-mi.org/gracedowlibrary for more
information
BRARY
Summer Reading is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
FUN ARTS FAIR
Tuesday, June 30 from 10AM to 7PM
Youth Services Area
Join us for a day of creative fun. Drop in
anytime from 10AM to 7PM to experience
live performances by musicians and artists
and to create your own works of art. Watch
pottery throwing by Space Studios staff from 10AM
to 4PM and try your own hand at forming clay. Try out
a variety of dances with JW School of Dance at 12PM
in the Auditorium. Enjoy crafts, games, snacks, a
scavenger hunt, and other creative activity stations
offered all through the day. Check our website for the
full calendar of events.
Y OUR C HILD AND THE
I NTERNET: W HAT PARENTS
N EED TO K NOW
Wednesday, May 6, 7PM
Library Lounge
Sponsored by Charter Communications, Grace A. Dow
Memorial Library, Midland Public Schools and the
Michigan State Police.
A panel representing the sponsors will share
information on the benefits and cautions related
to the use of the Internet by children. A question and
answer period will follow the presentations.
This program will be taped and shown on MGTV. Dates and times to
be announced.
Our Internet branch is always open @
www.midland-mi.org/gracedowlibrary
K IDS’ CORNER
SUMMER P ROGRAMS
837-3466
N ATIONAL C HILDREN ’ S B OOK
W EEK : May 11-17
T EENTIME
V OLUN TEENS! If you like working
with children and have some free time
this summer, the library is
C RAFTY T HURSDAYS
Stop
at
the
library
during
looking for students in
Starting June 18, All Day
Children’s
Book
Week
and
grades 7-12 to help with our
Be creative with our drop-in
decorate
a
Do
Not
Disturb….
Summer Reading Program.
summer crafts. Supplies
door
hanger.
I’m
Reading
Drop by Youth Services and
available all day.
pick up a brochure or call
D ISCOVERY S QUARE C AMP
Discovery Square Camp offers a thrilling 837-3466 for more information.
C HAUTAUQUA E XPRESS
week of creative exploration at Alden B.
Tuesday, June 16 at 7PM, AUDITORIUM
P LOTS AND P IZZA
Guy Louis leads an interactive Dow Home and Studio, Midland Center Read Dragon’s Keep by Janet Carey or
for the Arts, Dow Gardens, Whiting
musical adventure
Fabelhaven by Brandon Mull
Forest, and the Library.
with songs
and join us for pizza and
Tuition for each session: $175
and stringed
book discussion. Copies of the
Monday through Friday,
instruments.
books are available at the Youth
June 22-26 OR August 10-14
Grandparents to toddlers
Services Desk. Call 837-3466
for ages 8 to 11
will love this show!
or stop by the Youth Services
Monday through Friday, July 20-24 Desk to register.
B AFFLING B ILL
for ages 12 to 14
Monday, May 18, 6-7PM,
Tuesday, June 23 at 7PM, AUDITORIUM
Call Discovery Square Camp to register Grades 6-8
Baffling Bill’s Be Creative Magic
at 989-832-8543. A limited number of
Show will amaze and amuse
scholarships are available.
TEEN ADVISORY BOARD. Students
you. The program includes
in grades 6-12 welcome.
plenty of audience participation
S TORY T IMES
MIDLAND BLOOMS: Saturday, May 30,
and a magical appearance by
In the Story Room
8:30AM. Help plant flowers
“Gus the Bunny.”
B ABY T IME
in front of the library! We will
(BABIES NOT YET WALKING)
K ID’ S FREE M OVIES, AUDITORIUM
meet in the staff parking lot
Baby Time introduces young infants and
off Eastman Avenue.
Wednesdays
at their parents to books, songs, music,
10AM: Intended for bounces, and rhymes followed by 20
preschool through minutes of social time for babies to play
early elementary age.
and adults to chat.
June 17 Tinker Bell, G, Tuesdays at 1 & 2:30PM: June 9,16, 23
70 min.
June 24 Chicken Run, TODDLER TIME (WALKING BABIES TO 24 MONTHS)
Our more active baby program contains
G, 81 min.
Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Library
books, rhymes, fingerplays, songs, and
Fridays at 2PM: Intended for elementary
puppets followed by play time for babies.
TEEN SUMMER READING PROGRAM for
through middle school audiences.
Tuesdays at 9:45 & 10:45AM:
students entering grades 6-12. Pick up
June 19 Star Wars: Clone Wars, PG, 98 min.
June 9,16, 23
a reading log at the Youth Services
June 26 High School Musical 1, G, 98 min.
Desk beginning June 8.
MOVE & GROOVE (AGES 2-6)
You and your child can
T EEN G AME
dance and sing in this
CRAFTY READERS - Grades K-3
N IGHTS
fun program filled with
Hey Buckaroos! Join us in
Join us in the
action songs and
the Library Lounge
Teen Spot for
movement activities.
for western stories,
board games & Wii. Drop in, no registration
Thursdays at 9:45 & 10:45AM:
snacks, and a craft.
required.
June 11, 18, 25
Registration begins May 1.
Monday, June 15, 6-8PM, Grades 6-8
B ROWN B A G B OOK C LUB
Call Youth Services at (989)
Monday, June 29, 6-8PM, Grades 9-12
Students entering Grades 4-6. Pack a
837-3466 to register.
dinner and join us in the Library
Wild About the West
TEEN
Lounge for discussion, dessert,
Monday, May 11
M OVIE N IGHT
and a movie! Decide which you liked better 4:15–5PM OR
Thursday, June 18,
the book or the movie. Registration begins
6:30–7:15PM
6PM, AUDITORIUM
June 1.
Tuesday, May 12
Twilight , PG-13,
Monday, June 22, 5:30–8PM
4:15–5PM
122 minutes.
The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo
A DULT HIGHLIGHTS
@
GRACE
BE CREATIVE
A. D O W M E M O R I A L L I B R A R Y
Adult Summer Reading Program
June 8–August 15
Read one book, fill out and turn in a reading
log. Prize drawings from submitted entries
will be held every Monday from June 22
through August 17.
Prizes are a selection of coupons/gift cards
from local stores and organizations.
B LOG :T HE L ITERARY A RTS
News, reviews, and suggestions for books,
movies and more. www.midland-mi.org/
gracedowlibrary. Click on the S UMMER
READING link.
Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Library
T RAVEL W EB G UIDE
Making plans for your summer?
Cruise on over to the library webpage,
www.midland-mi.org/gracedowlibrary to
find some great resources for
summer travel and perhaps
find some money- saving ideas.
Midland-area
attractions,
Michigan destinations, or
beyond; there is something
for everyone’s budget. So hit
the road and start exploring!
S
POTLIGHT ON...
O UTSTANDING LIBRARY EMPLOYEE
OF THE Y EAR
If you have come into the
library and asked for help
on the computers or in
locating materials, you
may have been assisted
by Reference Librarian
Ann Jarvis. If you have
learned to use one of the
library’s databases in your research or
have taken a computer class, you may
have been instructed by Ann. If you have
searched our website for information,
you have benefited from the skills and
knowledge of website development by
Ann.
Ann is recognized by her co-workers for
her contributions in promoting library
services and her commitment to working
with patrons so that their library
visits are productive and successful.
Congratulations and Thank You, Ann..
837-3449
R EAD A LL A BOUT I T !
Recent economic factors are causing
major changes in the newspaper industry.
Beginning June 1, The
Saginaw News, The
Flint Journal and The
Bay City Times
are changing
from 7-days-a-week
print papers to 3-days
a week. These papers will
be available at the Library on
Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays.
Detroit News and Free Press print papers
are available on Thursdays, Fridays,
and Sundays. Ann Arbor News will
cease publication July 1. Links to
these papers and Midland Issues are
available from the Library’s webpage.
Click on RESEARCH RESOURCES and look under
MICHIGAN NEWSPAPERS.
S UMMER C OMPUTER C LASSES
Computer classes will
be held July 20–30.
Registration begins
June 15. For a complete
listing of classes, see
the library webpage or
call the Reference Desk
at (989) 837-3449.
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Everyon Join
e to
Welcom scussions
Book Di
Books
and
Bites
MAY 21, 7PM, LOUNGE
MAY 27, 2PM, CONFERENCE ROOM B
THE GREAT GATSBY BY F. SCOTT FITZGERALD
JUNE 18, 7PM, CONFERENCE ROOM C
JUNE 24, 2PM, CONFERENCE ROOM B
LUNCHEON OF THE BOATING PARTY BY SUSAN
VREELAND
L
IBRARY
WHERE TO L EARN MORE A BOUT
THE C ITY B UDGET
The 2009-2010 City of Midland proposed
budget, in its entirety, is available on the
city’s website, www.midland-mi.org, and
at the Government Information Center
on the first floor of the Grace A. Dow
Memorial Library. To address financial
challenges, proposed budget reductions
include opening the library half-an-hour
later and closing half-an-hour earlier
Monday through Friday (9:30 AM –
8:30PM). With City Council approval of
the budget, the change in hours would
take effect on July 1.
S PRING W RITER ’ S E VENT
Saturday, May 16, 10AM–12NOON
in the Library Lounge.
Reservations required.
Contact the Reference
Desk at (989) 837-3449.
Melissa Seitz, Creative
Writing Lecturer at
Saginaw Valley State
University will lead an interactive program
titled: “Writing Over the Edge: Invention,
Exploration, Shaping, & Revision.”
SMALL BUSINESS START-UP
SEMINARS. 6-8:30PM
Thursday, May 7 in the Lounge
Thursday, June 4 in Conference Room B
CLASSIC MOVIES - 2PM
AUDITORIUM FREE!
May 12 - Cinderfella (NR)
June 9 - Big Fish (PG13)
June 16 - The Astronaut Farmer (PG13)
June 23 - An American Rhapsody (PG13)
June 30 - The Prize Winner of
Defiance, Ohio (PG13)
BOARD
S HARING F AVORITES
For the child in every adult and for every adult’s precious child, consider these titles.
Stranger in the Woods and First Snow in the Woods by Carl R. Sams II are visual
(photographic) treats. The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo is a verbal delight,
a masterpiece. Better than candy and with no calories, these stories will warm
your heart.
The Torah for Dummies by Arthur Kurzweil is, surprisingly, a treasure that beckons
its reader beyond wonderfully presented information to experience spiritual
enrichment. - William Snover
LIBRARY BOARD MEETINGS:
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 AND JUNE 17, 7 PM, CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS