Teen Space

Local History Room

Albion District Library 501 S. Superior St.,

Albion, MI 49224

(517) 629-3993 (main) (517) 629-5354 (fax) www.albionlibrary.org

Hours

Mon-Thurs: 10:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sat & Sun: 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

We’re looking for volunteers to help in the Local History Room!

If you have an interest in Albion’s history and would like to contribute to its preservation we would love to hear from you. Duties range

from researching family history requests to assisting with the

processing and organization of LHR materials, and no previous experience is necessary.

Call and leave a message for Jennifer, or email the LHR at history@albionlibrary.org.

Local History Room Hours

Tuesday 1:00 - 7:45 p.m. Wednesday* 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Saturday 1:00 - 4:45 p.m.

*Staffed by volunteers

Free with your Library Card! Every day 3-11 p.m.

Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

Saturday @ 2:00 p.m.

January 18 & February 15

Are you a teen? Feel like no one listens to you? We will! We need your help to plan events

you would want to come to!

Pizza, nachos, mac ‘n’ cheese, pancakes, or ice cream buffet! Counts as service hours! Open to all area teens (ages 13-19).

MANGA Anime Club

Second Tuesday of Each Month @ 6:00 p.m.

All-you-care-to-eat ramen, miso soup,

aloe juice, and fun treats from Asia!

January 14 February 11

Help make the LHR even better!

Groups Meetings & Community Events

La Leche League January 6, 11:30 a.m.

Health & Wellness Action Team

January 6, 3:30 p.m.

Friends of the Library January 7, 6:30 p.m.

Albion PTO

January 9, 6:30 p.m.

January 2014 Join us at our

11th Annual AlbionREADS Chili Kick-off Dinner

January 23, 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Tennant Hall, First United Methodist Church, 600 E. Michigan Ave. in Albion.

Dinner includes: Chili (more than a dozen different types), cornbread, salad, dessert,

and beverage. All-you-care-to-eat! Suggested Donation: $6.00 (Advance), $7.00 (at the Door), $3.00 (Children ages 2-10)

Advance tickets available at the Library and Books & More of Albion.

Hosted by the Friends of the Albion District Library and Albion Lions Club.

To those who volunteered, those who brought gifts to be wrapped, and those who donated wrapping materials and funds, THANK YOU!

Through your efforts, the 2013 TAG Holiday

Gift Wrapping Service was able to raise $152.50 for the Humane Society of South Central Michigan.

January Computer Classes All our classes are FREE to cardholders!

OVERDRIVE DOWNLOADABLE BOOKS Wednesday, January 8, 10:00 a.m. FOR THE ABSOLUTE BEGINNER...

KINDLE E-BOOK READER/TABLET Monday, January 6, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 15, 10:00 a.m.

ANDROID SMARTPHONE/TABLET Tuesday, January 7, 6:30 p.m.

APPLE iPHONE/iPAD/iPOD TOUCH Tuesday, January 7, 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 8, 6:30 p.m.

MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR...

KINDLE E-BOOK READER/TABLET Wednesday, January 15, 6:30 p.m.

APPLE iPHONE/iPAD/iPOD TOUCH Tuesday, January 14, 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 14, 6:30 p.m.

Call or visit the Library to register.

ADL reserves the right to cancel a class

should our registrant minimum not be met.

Albion District Library

Newsletter

Here comes the Tax Man!

January 2 through April 15, the Library has the tax forms

you need.

FREE Dinner and Presentation Thursday, January 9

Dinner Begins at 5:30 p.m. Presentation Begins at 6:30 p.m.

Learn about the Affordable Care Act and

what it means for you. Ask questions and get the answers you need.

In partnership with Priority Health.

Affordable Care Act Enrollment Event

Monday, January 13 Brief Presentation at 5:00 p.m. Enrollment from 5:00-7:30 p.m.

Get help shopping for and enrolling in

the best plan for you through the Healthcare Marketplace. In partnership with Delta Kappa Gamma, Community Healthcare Connections, and the Family Health Center of Battle Creek.

Mark Your Calendars!

Jan 1 New Year’s Day/ ADL Closed

Jan 20 MLK, Jr. Day/ ADL Open

Jan 31 Chinese New Year Year of the Horse

Feb 1 Groundhog Day Feb 11 Make a Friend Day Feb 12 Lincoln’s Birthday Feb 14 Valentine’s Day Feb 17 President’s Day/

ADL Closed Feb 22 Washington’s Birthday Mar 5 Ash Wednesday Mar 9 Daylight Savings

Begins/Spring Forward Mar 14 National Pi Day Mar 17 St. Patrick’s Day Mar 20 Equinox/Spring Begins

BAG MOVIES Shown in the Naomi Lane Room most Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m. Bring your lunch; the Library provides coffee. Occasionally we will have a speaker instead of a movie. B

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January 8 – Rick Steves’ Rome: Back Street Riches Join Rick Steves as he explores the charms of hidden Rome.

January 15 – Death on the Railroad In 1832, 57 young men from Ireland arrived in America healthy and ready to work. Eight weeks later all 57 men were dead. Did they all die due to a cholera pandemic, or were some of them murdered?

January 22 – Saving Otter 501 Nature follows the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s 501st attempt to save an orphan otter as she learns how to dive, hunt, eat, and fend for herself in the wild, where survival is a long shot, at best.

January 29 – Rebel: Loretta Velasquez, Secret Soldier of the American Civil War In 1861, a teenager from New Orleans headed to the front lines of the Civil War. He fought at First Bull Run, was wounded at Shiloh, and served as a Confederate spy. But this soldier harbored a secret- “he” was really Loretta Velazquez, a Cuban immigrant from New Orleans.

January 20 - Insidious: Chapter 2 Rated PG-13 for suspense and violence

This terrifying sequel to “Insidious” follows the haunted Lambert family as they seek to uncover the mysterious

childhood secret that has left them dangerously connected to the spirit world.

It will take what you love most.

FREE HOT POPCORN! Children under age 13 must have parent permission. Children under age 9 must have a caregiver present.

NEW MOVIE MONDAYS Third Mondays at 5:30 p.m.

MI Bridges Appointments Available at Albion District Library Most Thursdays from 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Need help with food, childcare, medical, or other emergency costs? Schedule an appointment with Cintia Lijeron-Williams from the

Community Action Agency. Appointments run about 30 minutes.

Call or visit the Library to schedule your appointment in advance.

H&R Block Presents “Tax Talk”

Saturday, January 11, 2:00 p.m.

Bring your specific questions on tax preparation , personal finances, health care reform, and more.

Light Refreshments.

Word Journey Library Writers’ Group

First Monday of each Month at 6:00 p.m.

Get feedback and support from fellow authors, poets, and other wordsmiths. Light refreshments.

January 6 & February 3

Children’s Room News

Winter Reading

Challenge for Kids

Do you have what it takes to tackle the Albion District Library Winter Reading Challenge? Simply print out a reading log from the library

website or pick one up in person in the Children’s Room. Next, track the amount of time you spend reading this winter. When you fill up your entire reading log, bring it back to the library to receive a free book and special prize.

Sunday, December 1–

Thursday, February 27

Upcoming Events Drop-In Paper Snowflake Craft Saturday, January 4, 1:00-4:30 p.m. Drop in to create paper snowflakes that will add a little sparkle to any room.

Reading with Dogs Tuesday, January 14, 5:00 p.m.

Sign up to read to one of our highly-trained reading dogs. Please call (517) 629-3993 to register.

Sunrise

Storytime

Mondays at 11:00 a.m. 1/13, 1/20, 1/27

Not a night owl? No worries! Join us for our

brand new Sunrise Storytime specifically

geared toward 2-4 year olds. An engaging and self-guided playgroup

will follow each storytime session.

Pajama Storytime

Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. 1/16, 1/23, 1/30

Put on your favorite pajamas and join us for Pajama Storytime! We’ll sing songs, play games, and read a few books. Each storytime will be accompanied by a simple craft. All ages are welcome to attend.

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A: Frosted Flakes!

Joke Corner

Q: What do snowmen eat for

breakfast?

ADL Storyline for Kids

The ADL Storyline is back! Call our storyline to hear a special story read by one of the Children’s Room staff members. Stories will change weekly, so call often!

(517) 629-6425

Chocolate Clay! Chocolate Games! Chocolate Snacks! Chocolate Crafts!

Registration is required. Seating is limited.

Open to adults and teens.

6th Annual Death by Chocolate Party!

Saturday, February 8 Doors open at 1:30 p.m.

Event begins at 2:00 p.m.