Get to Know the LDL Staff: Laura Binns

LAURA BINNS


Library Location: Britton

Position at Library: Briton Branch Librarian

Favorite Breed of Cat:  Domestic Short-hair

Favorite Genre to Read: Mysteries/Crime Fiction

What are you Currently Reading?: Stay by Victor Gischler 

Interesting Facts About Yourself: I am an experienced floral designer.  I also ride a scooter during the summer!

3 Books that Have Stuck with You:  
    - Dark Places by Gillian Flynn
    - Bird Box by Josh Malerman
    - The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman

Favorite Quote: "Anxiety is a thin stream of fear trickling through the mind.  If encouraged, it cuts a channel into which all other thoughts are drained." --Arthur Somers Roche

"Growth means change and change involves risk, stepping from the known to the unknown." --George Shinn

New York Times Best Sellers for the Week of July 5th

FICTION (print and E-book)

     1.) Grey by E.L. James 

     2.) The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

     3.) The Rumor by Elin Hilderbrand

     4.) Tom Clancy Under Fire by Grant Blackwood

     5.) Country by Danielle Steel 

     6.) The President's Shadow by Brad Meltzer 

     7.) The Martian by Andy Weir

     8.) All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

     9.) Finders Keepers by Stephen King

   10.) In the Unlikely Event by Judy Blume

NON-FICTION (print and E-book)

     1.) The Wright Brothers by David McCullough

     2.) Modern Romance by Aziz Ansari
     3.) The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown

     4.) Dead Awake by Erik Larson
     5.) Bill O'Reilly's Legends and Lies by David Fisher

     6.) Sick in the Head by Judd Apatow

     7.) The Mother Tongue by Bill Bryson

     8.) It's a Long Story by Willie Nelson

     9.) The Road to Character by David Brooks 

   10.) I am Malala by Malala Yousafzai

Library Activities for July

REOCCURRING MONTHLY PROGRAMS 
Summer Reading Program is still in effect for children, teens, and adults. 
Don't forget to vote for the Community Art Exhibit taking place through the end of July
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- The Addison Book Club meets the first Monday of each month at 1 p.m. The July date is the 6th.  Engage in conversation about monthly books with other avid readers in the area. 

- The Onsted Book Club meets the second Monday of every month beginning at 2 p.m.--July 13th.  You can pick up each month's book a the Onsted branch.  

- Family Storytime takes place every Tuesday morning at 10:30.  The program is for children birth - 3 years old with a caregiver.  Children will enjoy engaging stories and participate in fun song-and-dance activities.  Occasionally there may even be an extra special craft project.  (No storytime on the 2nd of the 9th)

- There is a monthly board meeting held at the Main Branch every third Tuesday of each month beginning at 5 p.m.  These meetings are open to the public.  It is a comfortable place where you can voice your opinions / concerns about the library and its operations. 

- The Lenawee Book Club meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m.

- The Wonder Worker Book Club gathers the third Wednesday of every month at Deerfield.  This month's meeting is July 15th.  

- The writing group INK. meets the first Saturday of each month at 1 p.m. at the main branch.  The group is for creative writers ages 16 and older. 

- The Lenawee Weavers meet the second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. - noon.  Weavers of all expertise are encouraged to join.  Get feedback and advice on current projects, or assist someone less skilled than yourself. 

- On the third Saturday of each month, the Lenawee Knitters meet.  The group is a combination of skillsets and ideas; it is a great place for those who love knitting to come and be surrounded by like-souled individuals.  Meetings take place at 1 p.m. until approximately 3 p.m.

- The monthly book sale takes place the fourth Saturday of each month from 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.  There are hundreds of books, magazines, VHS tapes / DVDs, as well as puzzles to purchase for $1.00 or less.  Donations for the book sale are also always welcome. 

SPECIAL JUNE PROGRAMS 

- The library will be having an art exhibit up through the month of June and July.  Art pieces are contributed by the community.  Make sure to stop in and vote for your favorite work.

- The Bookmobile will be visiting the Onsted, Deerfield and Addison branches throughout the summer.  Check out a book and enjoy a fun activity with the bookmobile librarians.  (Stop by the branches to find out the times)

- There will be Superhero Training Camp part 2 at the Britton Library (2 p.m.) and the Deerfield Library (4 p.m) on Monday July 6th.  Learn the important skills it takes to be a top-notch detective.  Programs are limited to the first 20 participants.  

- Stop by the Onsted Library on July 1st and July 15th for Wii, Games and Treats from 3 - 5 p.m.  Enjoy friendly competition with your friends and other patrons.  

- There are Wow! Wednesday Programs at the main branch every Wednesday for children.  On the 9th, stop by and meet a K9 officer at 2 p.m.  On the 15th join us for a rockin' good time at 3 p.m. as the band Gemini preforms interactive sing-a-long songs.  July 22nd at 2 p.m. Paul McCormack will be stopping by with his classroom critters.  Hold a turtle or pet a snake.  It's sure to be a great time!

- Superhero Training Camp part 2 will take place at the Clayton Library on Wednesday the 8th at 5 p.m.  Learn to take fingerprints, make a secret code, and write with invisible ink!  Limited to the first 20 participants.  

- Learn to make your own bird bath using clay flower pots at the Addison Library on July 9th @ 4:30 p.m., as well as the Onsted Library o the 16th @ 2:30 p.m.  Registration is required for both locations. 

- Build a box city and learn to defend it from villains at Superhero Training Camp part 3.  Construction takes place Friday July 10th at 4 p.m. at the Main Branch.  

- The writing group INK. will be meeting on July 11th at 1 p.m.  due to the holiday.  

- The Addison Library will be having a game day on Thursday July 16th starting at 3 p.m.  

- Build your own marshmallow shooter at Superhero Training Camp part 4 on Saturday July 18th at 4 p.m. at the Main Branch.  Program is limited to the first 20 participants.  

-  Paul McCormack will be visiting the Clayton Library on Wednesday July 22nd at 5 p.m. with his scaly friends--and other friends as well!  You can also see Paul and his critters at the Onsted Branch on July 23rd at 2 p.m. and the Addison Branch at 4 p.m. that same day.  On July 24th Paul will be at the Britton Library at 1 p.m. and the Deerfield Library at 3:30 p.m.  

- Every superhero needs a mad scientist to battle.  That's where Training Camp part 5 comes in!  Complete fun experiments in our mad scientist lab.  Are you more a hero or the villain?  Find out on Friday July 24tth at 4 p.m. at the Main Branch.  

- Stop by all of the branches starting July 27th to get your superhero homework.  Finish your homework and claim a prize anytime until the 1st of August.  

- Recycle those old water bottles you have floating around your house and turn them into feeders for our feathered friends.  Want to know how?  Sign up for the Adult Program on Thursday July 30th at 6 p.m.  Registration is required.