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Allen Park Public Library

Off the Shelf - June 2017 Newsletter

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Friday Nights on the Patio..….2

Children’s Movies..……..………2

Adult Programs………....….…..3

Children’s Programs….….…….4

Tween Programs…..…...……...5

Teen Programs…….…………...6

Event Calendar…….…………...7

Solar Eclipse @ Your Library...8

Contact Us……………….………8

SUMMER HOURS The Allen Park Public Library’s hours will be changing after Memorial Day. Our hours will be as follows:

Monday - Friday 10:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. Saturday & Sunday Closed

THANK YOU! Food for Fines/Food For Thought ran from March 20 until April 28. During those six weeks, Allen Park patrons donated 250 pounds of food, which will provide approximately 208 meals to help feed our hungry neighbors! Thank you to everyone who participated. The community of Allen Park is incredibly generous!

Our Summer Reading Program is back with exciting events planned throughout June and July! Registration for the program will begin at our Kick-Off Party on Saturday, June 17 from 11:00 A.M.—2:00 P.M!

Children ages 0-18 are welcome to come to the library to register for the program, as well as enjoy rides on the Choo Choo Express. Bubbleman Ron will also be here entertaining your kids and showing them how to create bubble art! In addition to attending events throughout the program, registrants can earn prizes for time spent reading. There will be 4 Grand Prize baskets in each age group. The Grand Prize baskets include items such as gift cards, goodies, and more! Prizes and completion certificates will be awarded at the Library Carnival on Saturday, July 25 from 11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

If you cannot make it to the kick-off party, registration will be ongoing throughout the entirety of the program. Just stop by the library to register your child(ren)!

2017 SUMMER READING PROGRAM

EXERCISE YOUR MIND WITH BRAINHQ A recent AARP survey reports 9 in 10 people say brain health is important, but few know how to maintain it. Our brains are at their peak performance at age 27, but through continual learning and challenge we can help remodel our brains and function maximally, so we can lead the life we want.

BrainHQ is an online suite of 29 exercises with 895 levels of training organized around the 6 core cognitive areas of Attention, Brain Speed, Memory, People Skills, Intelligence and Navigation.

Get started by creating your private account with BrainHQ, and light up your brain! Training is available online, or by downloading an app to your iPhone or iPad. The Android app is under development. Go to our website, www.allenparklibrary.org, click on the BrainHQ logo on our home page, and create an account using your valid library card number and pin.

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FRIDAY NIGHTS ON THE PATIO

June 23 Exotic Zoo 6:00 P.M.

June 30 The Music Lady & the Balloon Meister 6:00 P.M.

July 7 Cirque Movement 6:00 P.M.

July 14 Baffling Bill the Magician 6:00 P.M.

July 21 Don Pawlaczyk: Medicine Man 6:00 P.M.

July 28 Joe Reilly Music 6:00 P.M.

August 4 Bollyfit Dance 6:00 P.M.

August 11 Exotic Zoo 6:00 P.M.

Friday Nights on the Patio are free events that are open to all ages!

No registration is required. All events will take place outside on the patio at the

Allen Park Public Library, weather permitting, otherwise, events will be held inside the library.

Movies begin at 6:00 P.M. Spend the afternoon at the library watching a popular movie! We’ll also provide you with snacks. All ages welcome. No registration required.

FREE MOVIE FOR KIDS!

June 22 June 29 July 6 July 13 July 20

Adult Programs

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SPIN ME A YARN: BASIC CROCHET Wednesdays at 1:00 P.M. Learn basic crochet techniques. Free crochet hook and yarn provided for beginners. Program for teens and adults ages 13+. Registration required. Call the library to register.

NEEDLES, HOOKS & BOOKS, TOO! Wednesdays at 1:00 P.M. and Thursdays at 6:00 P.M. Meet with other crocheters and knitters. Bring your own project. No registration required.

Crafts & Needlework

Monday, June 5 2 P.M. Adult Book Bingo

Tuesday, June 6 7 P.M. Variety Book Club

Tuesday, June 13 6:30 P.M. *Matthew Ball– The Boogie Woogie Kid—

Ragtime, Boogie and Blues

Thursday, June 15 1:30 P.M. Cozy Corner Book Group

Tuesday, June 20 7 P.M. Mystery, Thriller, or Suspense Book Group

Tuesday, June 27 6 P.M. The Balloon Meister’s

Creative Balloon Workshop for Adults

Wednesday, July 5 7 P.M. Variety Book Club

Monday, July 10 2 P.M. Adult Book Bingo

Tuesday, July 11 6 P.M. *Beverly Meyer Adult Music Program

Thursday, July 13 1:30 P.M. Cozy Corner Book Group

Tuesday, July 18 7 P.M. Mystery, Thriller, or Suspense Book Group

Tuesday, August 1 7 P.M. Variety Book Club

Monday, August 7 2 P.M. Adult Book Bingo

Tuesday, August 8 7 P.M. Adult Night of Magic and Illusion

with Baffling Bill the Magician

Thursday, August 10 1:30 P.M. Cozy Corner Book Group

Tuesday, August 15 6 P.M. *The North Oakland Dixieland Band

Tuesday, August 22 7 P.M. Mystery, Thriller, or Suspense Book Group

Win a Kindle or an iPod Nano! Get 1 ticket per each adult event which you attend to be put in for

a grand prize drawing to win a Kindle.

Read five books in different categories and fill out the bingo card on the diagonal, down, or across. Once you have a Bingo, turn

your card in to be entered into a raffle for an iPod Nano! Bingo cards are due by Wednesday, August 23.

The grand prize drawings will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, August 29, 2017.

(Need not be present to win.)

Registration required for events in red.

Surprise giveaway drawing at each adult event!

ADULT SUMMER READING PROGRAM JUNE 5 - AUGUST 23

*Events will be held on the patio at the Allen Park Public Library, weather permitting, otherwise, will be held inside the Library.

Kids Corner

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READ-TO-ME SUMMER READING PROGRAM (AGES 0-6)

Summer Reading Kick-Off Party Saturday, June 17

11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Lapsit (ages 0-3) Wednesday, June 21

10:00 A.M.

Storytime (ages 3-6 without parent)

Wednesday, June 21

10:30 A.M.

Maker Space Play Wednesday, June 21

6:00 P.M.

“Beauty and the Beast” Movie Thursday, June 22

6:00 P.M.

The Music Lady Wednesday, June 28

10:30 A.M.

Makers Space Play Wednesday, June 28

6:00 P.M.

“The Lego Batman Movie” Thursday, June 29

6:00 P.M.

Lapsit (ages 0-3) Wednesday, July 5

10:00 A.M.


Wednesday, July 5

10:30 A.M.

Maker Space Play Wednesday, July 5

6:00 P.M.

“Rock Dog” Movie Thursday, July 6

6:00 P.M.

Baffling Bill the Magician Wednesday, July 12

10:30 A.M.


6:00 P.M.

“Monster Trucks” Movie Thursday, July 13

6:00 P.M.

Lapsit (ages 0-3) Wednesday, July 19

10:00 A.M.


Wednesday, July 19

10:30 A.M.


6:00 P.M.

“Sing” Movie Thursday, July 20

6:00 P.M.

READING LOGS DUE! Friday, July 21

Library Carnival Saturday, July 29

11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Summer Reading Kick-Off

Party

Saturday, June 17

11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Howell Nature Center Thursday, June 22

10:30 A.M. OR 1:00 P.M.

Lego Club Thursday, June 22

3:00 P.M.

“Beauty and the Beast” Movie

Thursday, June 22

6:00 P.M.

The Music Lady Thursday, June 29

10:30 A.M. OR 1:00 P.M.

Lego Club Thursday, June 29

3:00 P.M.


6:00 P.M.

Trivia Thursday, July 6

10:30 A.M. OR 1:00 P.M.

Lego Club Thursday, July 6

3:00 P.M.


6:00 P.M.

Baffling Bill the Magician Thursday, July 13

10:30 A.M. OR 1:00 P.M.


3:00 P.M.


6:00 P.M.

Science Center Thursday, July 20

10:30 A.M. OR 1:00 P.M.


3:00 P.M.


6:00 P.M.



11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

INDEPENDENT READER SUMMER READING PROGRAM

(AGES 7-9)

Registration for our Summer Reading Program begins

Saturday, June 17 at the Kick-Off party. Children must be registered for the Summer Reading

Program to attend events in orange or blue. A limited amount of tickets for events in orange or blue will

be handed out 20 minutes prior to the start of the program.

Friday Nights on the Patio

@ the Library Fun for the whole family!

See page 2 for more info.

Tween Scene

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TWEEN SUMMER READING PROGRAM

(AGES 10-12)


11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Howell Nature Center Monday, June 19

6:00 P.M.

Bookmark Craft Tuesday, June 20

1:00 P.M.


6:00 P.M.

Exotic Zoo (Family) Friday, June 23

6:00 P.M.

Balloon Meister

Monday, June 26

6:00 P.M.

OR Tuesday, June 27

1:00 P.M.


6:00 P.M.

Music Lady

with the Balloon Meister (Family)

Friday, June 30

6:00 P.M.


10:30 A.M. OR 1:00 P.M.


6:00 P.M.

Cirque Movement (Family) Friday, July 7

6:00 P.M.

Baffling Bill the Magician

Workshop

Monday, July 10

6:00 P.M.

OR Tuesday, July 11

1:00 P.M.


6:00 P.M.

Baffling Bill the Magician (Family) Friday, July 14

6:00 P.M.

Juggling Workshop

Monday, July 17

6:00 P.M.

OR Tuesday, July 18

1:00 P.M.


6:00 P.M.

Don Pawlaczyk: Medicine Man

(Family)

Friday, July 21

6:00 P.M.


*Lock-In Party Tuesday, July 25

6:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.

Joe Reilly Music (Family) Friday, July 28

6:00 P.M.


11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Volunteers Needed! Want to help out with Summer Reading events for our younger participants? See our Teen Librarian, Brandi, to sign-up!

Tween participants can earn prizes for time spent reading during the program. Entries are awarded each time participants log 180 minutes (3 hours) of reading time.

Participants get entry forms for time spent reading, and can win 1 of 4 Grand Prize baskets. The Grand Prize baskets include items such as gift cards, goodies, and more!

*Tween participants will be invited to the Lock-In on July 25 only if they have completed the reading log (15 hours of reading).

Registration for our Summer Reading Program begins Saturday, June 17 at the Kick-Off party.

Students must be registered for the Summer Reading Program to attend events in bold.

A limited amount of tickets for events in bold will be handed out 20 minutes prior

to the start of the program.

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Teen Spot Teen Spot TEEN SUMMER READING PROGRAM

(AGES 13-18)


11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Howell Nature Center Monday, June 19

6:00 P.M.

Bookmark Craft Tuesday, June 20

1:00 P.M.


6:00 P.M.

Exotic Zoo (Family) Friday, June 23

6:00 P.M.

Balloon Meister

Monday, June 26

6:00 P.M.

OR Tuesday, June 27

1:00 P.M.


6:00 P.M.

Music Lady

with the Balloon Meister (Family)

Friday, June 30

6:00 P.M.


10:30 A.M. OR 1:00 P.M.


6:00 P.M.

Cirque Movement (Family) Friday, July 7

6:00 P.M.

Baffling Bill the Magician Workshop

Monday, July 10

6:00 P.M.

OR Tuesday, July 11

1:00 P.M.


6:00 P.M.

Baffling Bill the Magician (Family) Friday, July 14

6:00 P.M.

Juggling Workshop

Monday, July 17

6:00 P.M.

OR Tuesday, July 18

1:00 P.M.


6:00 P.M.

Don Pawlaczyk: Medicine Man

(Family)

Friday, July 21

6:00 P.M.


*Lock-In Party Tuesday, July 25

6:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.

Joe Reilly Music (Family) Friday, July 28

6:00 P.M.


11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Registration for our Summer Reading Program begins Saturday, June 17 at the Kick-Off party.

Students must be registered for the Summer Reading Program to attend events in bold.

A limited amount of tickets for events in bold will be handed out 20 minutes prior

to the start of the program.

Volunteers Needed! Want to help out with Summer Reading events

for our younger participants? See our Teen Librarian, Brandi, to sign-up!

Teen participants can earn prizes for time spent reading during the program. Entries are awarded each time participants log 180 minutes (3 hours) of reading time.

Participants get entry forms for time spent reading, and can win 1 of 4 Grand Prize baskets. The Grand Prize baskets include items such as gift cards, goodies, and more!

*Teen participants will be invited to the Lock-In on July 25 only if they have completed the reading log (15 hours of reading).

ABOUT US The Allen Park Public Library provides free services to all Allen Park residents and members of The Library Network. The library’s collection includes books, magazines, CDs, and DVDs. In addition to these items, hundreds of people enter the library to utilize print and electronic reference resources, access the Internet, enjoy our Quiet Reading Room or attend one of the Library’s many events.

MISSION

To provide and support quality library services that meet the informational, educational and recreational needs of the diverse citizens of Allen Park.

ALLEN PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY 8100 Allen Rd.

Allen Park, MI 48101

Phone: 313-381-2425

Fax: 313-381-2124

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ALLEN PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY HOURS

Memorial Day - Labor Day

Monday - Friday 10:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M.

Saturday & Sunday

Closed

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?

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or call us at 313-381-2425.

Sandi Blakney - Director

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FORD AMATEUR ASTRONOMY CLUB Saturday, June 17

11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Visit the Ford Amateur Astronomy Club’s table at our Summer Reading Program

Kick-Off Party. Get information from club members about astronomy and the

upcoming solar eclipse! Stop by and decorate a “sun” cookie!

PARTIAL SOLAR ECLIPSE VIEWING PARTY

Monday, August 21 12:00 P.M.

Join us for a partial solar eclipse viewing party! View the eclipse with special viewing glasses, provided by STAR_Net’s NASA @ My Library.

Ice cream will be provided.

All ages welcome to attend! No registration required.

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