Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Library Activites for October

REOCCURRING MONTHLY PROGRAMS 
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- The Addison Book Club meets the first Monday of each month at 1 p.m. -- October 5th  Engage in conversation about monthly books with other avid readers in the area. 

- Stop in for a yummy snack at the Britton Library on Monday's at 3 p.m. 

- The Onsted Book Club meets the second Monday of every month beginning at 2 p.m.--October 12th.  You can pick up each month's book at 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. 

- 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.  --October 27th

- The new Genealogy group will be meeting the forth Tuesday of each moth at  6:00 p.m. at the main branch. -- October 27th

- The Wonder Worker Book Club gathers the third Wednesday of every month at Deerfield.  This month's meeting is October at 6:30 p.m.   

- Patrons can pick up a treat at the Onsted (3 p.m.), Clayton (4:30 p.m.) and Deerfield (3 p.m.) branches on Wednesday afternoons.  

- The Onsted Storytime program is every Thursday at 11 a.m. 

- The Addison Library will have snacks every Friday at 3 p.m. 

- 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.  There will be no weavers in August.

- 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 OCTOBER PROGRAMS 
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- The Library will be having two self-defense classes:  Edged Weapons (10/5) and Firearms (10/12).  Both will take place at 6:00 p.m. at the main branch. 

- There will be a special movie night at the main branch on Thursday October 8th starting at 5:30 p.m.  We will be showing the film "Insidious", and it is for ages 16+. 

- Stop by the main branch on Saturday October 10th at 3 p.m. for a family friendly movie.  Bring the kids along for a fun afternoon at the library.  

- The Addison library will be having a Game Day on October 15th at 3 p.m. 

- We will be having a unique program on Thursday October 15th at the main branch beginning at 6 p.m. entitled "Michigan Shipwrecks: Mysterious Unsolved Disappearances".   Come out and learn all about the vanishings that have happened in the Michigan region, ranging from ships to people and planes.  
- The Onsted Library will be having a Wii, Movie and Treats Day on October 21st. Patrons can play games against one another, watch a fun movie, and enjoy a yummy snack before picking out a book for the week! 

- Join us at the Deerfield Branch on Wednesday October 21st @ 3 p.m. for a scary good time!  There will be a Halloween party featuring games, treats and goodies to take home.  Dress up and show off your costume for the year.  

- Are you one of those people that love the paranormal, especially the idea of ghost hunting?  Want to talk to real-life ghost hunters and find out what it takes the track spirits?  If so, the main branch will be having local ghost hunter group FREAKS on Thursday October 22nd at 6:00 p.m.  The team will share stories of their adventures and give insight on what sort of equipment is needed for a hunt of your own. 

- Join us at the Addison Branch on Friday October 23rd at 3 p.m. for a scary good time!  There will be a Halloween party featuring games, treats and goodies to take home.  Dress up and show off your costume for the year. 

- Join us at the Britton Branch on Monday October 26th @ 3 p.m. for a scary good time!  There will be a Halloween party featuring games, treats and goodies to take home.  Dress up and show off your costume for the year.  

- Join us at the Onsted Branch on Friday October 23rd at 3 p.m. and the Clayton Branch at 4:30 p.m. for a scary good time!  There will be a Halloween party featuring games, treats and goodies to take home.  Dress up and show off your costume for the year.

- Stop on by the main branch on Thursday October 29th at 6:00 p.m. for the library's annual Halloween Party!  Play games, win prizes, enjoy a snack, and show off your Halloween costumes.  





September 30th

NATIONAL CHEWING GUM DAY

Pop a piece of chewing gum into your mouth to show appreciation on National Chewing Gum Day!  

Fun Fact:  Humans have been using a variant of chewing gum for the past 5,000 years, although initially it was made from bark tar.   

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

September 29th

NATIONAL COFFEE DAY

This is perhaps the day that most people celebrate EVERY day.  It's the day we lift up a steamy cup of Joe in celebration of September 29th.  Maybe you like it with extra sugar.  Perhaps cream is your thing.  Or do you go straight from the pot to your mouth?  Whatever it is, take a extra minute to appreciate the energy booster. 

Monday, September 28, 2015

September 28th

GOOD NEIGHBOR DAY

Take a moment today to knock on your neighbor's door and simply say hello.  Or take them a delicious homemade treat.  Sit on the porch and get to know them a little better.  However you chose to celebrate, make sure you put in a little extra effort to be a good neighbor today. 

Sunday, September 27, 2015

September 27th

CHOCOLATE MILK DAY

Enjoy a yummy, refreshing, chilly glass of milk today to celebrate September 27th.  Dip some cookies into it if you're feeling adventurous. 

Saturday, September 26, 2015

September 26th

JOHNNY APPLESEED DAY

Today is the day we celebrate the man, the legend--Johnny Appleseed.  He was a man that led an interesting and generous life.  Born John Chapman (September 26, 1774 - March 18, 1845) he was an American pioneer that introduced apple trees to much of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois.  

As he traveled west he planted apple seeds along the way, and because of his love for nature and animals became a legend.  So celebrate today by snacking on a delicious apple!  

Friday, September 25, 2015

September 25th

NATIONAL COMIC BOOK DAY

Did you know that the television show "The Walking Dead" got its start as a comic book?  Batman.  Superman.  Archie.  They all have comic books focused on them too.  The first "real" comic book is believe to have appeared in the US in 1933, and was called Famous Funnies.  Despite the name, comic books are not always funny, as many tend to teeter on the darker, more serious side.  

Celebrate this day by reading the small comics in a daily newspaper or purchasing a comic book from your local bookstore.  You can even check one out at your favorite library!

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