Celebrating 40 years of service to Bay County (Est. 1974)

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www.baycountylibrary.org LibraryMar/Apr 2014.com/baycountylibrary.com/bclsTeen.com/bclsChildren Tidings Celebrating 40 years of service to Bay County (Est.

The annual report is made available both in print and online.

In addition, current and past annual reports can be accessed from our website. The report also includes highlights of library programs and joint activities with our community partners.

Of course, there are many other ways the library is used that do not necessarily show up in these numbers: such as browsing shelves; seeking librarian assistance; using our Wi- Fi; in-house reading;

Tom Birch Meet the Board of Trustees Robert LaChance, Chairperson A retired teacher from the Romulus School District, Robert originally hails from Detroit.

After leaving teaching, he worked for Saginaw Valley State University, sold insurance, and owned a medical billing company. Robert enjoys traveling, reading and golf.

In addition to his position on the library board, Robert is a member of The Bay City Noon Optimist Club and serves on the State Theatre Board of Directors.

1 LibraryMar/Apr 2014.com/baycountylibrary.com/bclsTeen.com/bclsChildren Tidings Celebrating 40 years of service to Bay County (Est. 1974) from the desk of the Director: Each year, during the month of March, we compile an annual report that summarizes many of our accomplishments and the financial results from the previous year. The annual report is made available both in print and online. Print copies can be picked up at any of the branches and electronic copies are sent to those who have signed up to receive the newsletter via . In addition, current and past annual reports can be accessed from our website. The report also includes highlights of library programs and joint activities with our community partners. We list numbers that reflect the use of our libraries, such as visits, checkouts, computer use, database searches, program attendance, and meeting and study room use. Of course, there are many other ways the library is used that do not necessarily show up in these numbers: such as browsing shelves; seeking librarian assistance; using our Wi- Fi; in-house reading; and, accessing information from our website. So, be sure and watch for the soon-to-be released annual report for 2013! Tom Birch Meet the Board of Trustees Robert LaChance, Chairperson A retired teacher from the Romulus School District, Robert originally hails from Detroit. Along with his wife and two sons, Robert moved to Bay City from Ann Arbor in After leaving teaching, he worked for Saginaw Valley State University, sold insurance, and owned a medical billing company. Robert enjoys traveling, reading and golf. His love of airplanes and the aviation world lead him to earn a pilot s license in During the winter months he serves as an off ice official for the Saginaw Spirit Hockey Team. In addition to his position on the library board, Robert is a member of The Bay City Noon Optimist Club and serves on the State Theatre Board of Directors. Kristen McDonald Rivet, Vice-Chairperson Kristen is a resident of Bay City and the proud mother and step-mother of six children. She serves on multiple nonprofit boards including Michigan s Children, HighScope Educational Foundation, City Connect Detroit, the Citizen s Research Council and the PNC Grow Up Great Advisory Committee. Professionally, Kristen is the Vice President of Program and Policy at The Skillman Foundation in Detroit, Michigan. Prior to her work at Skillman, she served as the Chief of Staff to the State Superintendent of Schools at the Michigan Department of Education. Kristen was also one of the chief architects of the Early Childhood Investment Corporation (ECIC) and the Great Start system, Michigan s system of education and care for children from birth to kindergarten. Frank Mac Quinn, Secretary/Treasurer Mac is a recently-retired attorney whose practice was primarily devoted to defending personal injury lawsuits. He was educated at Catholic University (BA, English, 1967) and the University of Detroit (Juris Doctor, 1970). Upon graduation, Mac served one year as law clerk to Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Thomas M. Kavanagh, then enjoyed three years defending, prosecuting and judging courts martial as a Marine Corps judge advocate before entering private practice in Bay City in In addition to his service on the library board, Mac s volunteer activity over the years has included leadership with the local literacy council, historical society, bar association, Saginaw Valley Torch Club, St. Boniface Parish Council, and Morning Rotary Club. He is a loving husband, father of two and grandfather of four. Don Carlyon, Trustee Don was born and raised in Nebraska and served in both the Navy and the Merchant Marines during World War II. After serving as a patrolman in the Nebraska State Patrol, he attended and graduated from the University of Nebraska. Professionally, Don began as the Director of Men s Housing at the University and taught in the College of Business Administration. He served as minister in two Methodist churches in the Lincoln area. Next, Don became the Chief Financial Officer for the University of Kansas City in Missouri. In 1960, Don moved to Michigan to accept the position of Chief Financial Officer for Delta College, one year before it opened for it s first class of students. He was appointed President of Delta in 1964 and served in that capacity until December of He then served as head of the Saginaw General Hospital Foundation, and then as head of the Covenant Hospital Foundation. Don has been a member of the library board since Anne Harris, Trustee Anne, the newest member of the library board, has a long history in education. After receiving a B.A. in Elementary Education from Western Michigan University, Anne earned an M.A. in Elementary Education from Central Michigan University in From there she went on to earn a K-12 Special Education Endorsement for Emotionally Impaired in 1982, followed by an Education Specialist in Administration credential. Additionally, she received an M.A. in Library and Information Science from Wayne State University in Anne was employed from 1970 to 2009 by Bay City Public Schools where she taught 2nd, 3rd and 4th grades, K-5 Special Education, and was a K-5 Media Specialist. Regarding BCLS, Anne says she is focused on both helping to maintain what we have and playing an active role in the growth of the library system.

2 Adult Programs AUBURN ext. 205 Book Discussion Group Thu, Mar 6 & Apr 3, 6-7:30 pm One-On-One Microsoft Word & the Internet Class Wed, Mar 19 or Apr 9, 2:30 pm & 3:30 pm A non-refundable fee of $5 is due at registration. * Coasters Craft Thu, Mar 20, 6 pm * Beginning Watercolor Painting Sat, Apr 12, 2 pm * Terrarium Craft Thu, Apr 24, 6 pm PINCONNING ext. 202 * Ceramic Tile Coasters Sat, Mar 1, 2-3:30 pm Book Discussion Group Tue, Mar 25 & Apr 22, 6-7:30 pm SAGE ext. 202 Keepsake Box Craft Thu, Mar 6, 6-7:30 pm Knit and Crochet Night Wed, Mar 12 & Apr 9, 6-7:30 pm Open to grade 4-adult Book Discussion Group Tue, Mar 11 & Apr 8, 6-7:30 pm Paper Bead Earrings Craft Wed, Apr 2, 6-7:30 Registration begins Mar 6 WIRT ext Discover Your Roots: Family History Research for Beginners Sat, Mar 15, 9:30-11:30 am Intro to Genealogy Databases: Ancestry Library Edition and Heritage Quest Sat, Apr 5, 9:30-11:30 am Business Start-Up Seminar Wed, Apr 9, 1-4 pm Kantzler Community Room Register at or call Green=Registration required =May register online via our Events Calendar (*)=Adult/Teen program Booked for Lunch Spring Session Kantzler Community Room,. Fridays, noon-1 pm Drop in with a lunch and your friends to this popular lecture series! Cookies and beverages provided by Friends of the Bay County Libraries. Mar 7: Kristina Riggle (Author) The Whole Golden World Mar 14: Betsy Osborn (Reviewer) Mysteries: Louis Kincaid series by P. J. Parrish and Clare Fergusson series by Julia Spencer-Fleming Mar 21: Julia Starkweather (Reviewer) Outlander by Diana Gabaldon Mar 28: Sandy Dezelah (Reviewer) It Had to Be Done: The Navajo Code Talkers Remember World War II by Stephen Mack Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of BCLS during National Library Week: Lives your library April Patrons may enter a drawing (1 entry per day). Each branch will have a drawing at the end of the week for a gift card. There will be one system-wide Grand Prize drawing for a Kindle Fire. Week long events: Free replacement of lost library card ID required with current address Any item returned (in good condition) all late fees waived for that item One free DVD/VHS rental per library card per day Friend s Book Sale items are ½ price Food for Fines: One overdue fine will be waived for each nonperishable, shatterproof, non-expired food item that you bring in to the library. If you have any questions, please contact your branch. Computer Classes Register at the computer sign-up desk or by mail. Call ext for information. A non-refundable fee of $5 per class is due at registration. Wednesdays, 5:45-7:45 pm Mar 5 - Computer Basics Mar 12 & 19 - Intro to Microsoft Office 2007 Word* Saturdays, 9:30 am-12:30 pm Mar 8 - Tablet Basics**(Study Room #4) Bring your tablet Mar 22 - How to Clean Up Your PC* Tri-City Ghost Hunters Society Encore Presentation : Tue Mar 18, 6:30 pm The Tri-City Ghost Hunters Society will REPEAT the February performance that was held at Sage. Learn about paranormal investigations and see finding from an investigation performed at Sage! Registration is required at Fiction Desk (1st floor), by phone at x 2122, or online. Apr 9 - Intro to ebay** Apr 16 & 23 - Basic Microsoft Office 2007 Excel* Apr 5 - Tablet Basics** (Kantzler Community Rm) Bring your tablet Apr 12 - Computer Basics *Should know how to use a mouse and how to type **Should have experience with using the Internet and an account ebook* Reference Desk Every Tuesday, 3-4 pm Drop in with your ereader, laptop or mobile device. No charge. *OverDrive ebooks are only available to Bay County residents. Computer - Kantzler Community Room Thu, Mar 20 & Apr 17, 6-7:30 pm Casual Q & A with computer instructor Gary Holik. Bring your questions, laptops, tablets, etc.

Green=Registration required =May register online via our Events Calendar (*)=Adult/Teen program Spring Lego Club (Grades K-6) Join us for Lego building fun at the library!

Pinconning Fri, Mar 7 11 am-12:30 pm & 2-3:30 pm (Register now) Auburn Tue, Apr 1, 2-3:30 pm (Registration begins Mar 4) Sage Wed, Apr 2, 2-3:30 pm (Registration begins Mar 5) Fri, Apr 4, 10:30 am-12

Registration required at your branch. Complete schedule available at www.baycountylibrary.

3 Green=Registration required =May register online via our Events Calendar (*)=Adult/Teen program Spring Lego Club (Grades K-6) Join us for Lego building fun at the library! Make your own unique Lego creations! We supply the Legos and you supply the imagination. Pinconning Fri, Mar 7 11 am-12:30 pm & 2-3:30 pm (Register now) Auburn Tue, Apr 1, 2-3:30 pm (Registration begins Mar 4) Sage Wed, Apr 2, 2-3:30 pm (Registration begins Mar 5) Fri, Apr 4, 10:30 am-12 pm & 2-3:30 pm (Registration begins Mar 7) Story Time Mar 10-Apr 24 (Register now) Join in on the fun! We offer story times for a variety of age groups filled with stories, music, activities and more! Registration required at your branch. Complete schedule available at Children & Family Programs Birds of Prey (All ages) Get an up close and personal look at Michigan birds of prey when Joe Rogers and the Wildlife Recovery Association bring these powerful birds to your library. Sat, Mar 8, 11 am & 2 pm (Register now) Auburn Tue, Mar 18, 6 pm (Register now) Pinconning Sat, Mar 22, 11 am & 2 pm (Register now) Sage Wed, Apr 23, 6:30 pm (Registration begins Mar 26) Australian Didgeridoo Crafting (Grades K-6) Presented by Peter Harper & Bobbi Llewellyn Learn about Australian culture from professional musician Peter Harper, while creating your own didgeridoo out of plastic tubing and acrylic paint. Learn how to play your didgeridoo once it is decorated. Sat, Apr 12, 11 am (Registration begins Mar 15) Seuss Celebrations (Children + Family) Join us for games, crafts and a celebration of Seussian silliness in honor of Dr. Seuss s birthday and National Reading Month. PinconninG Wed, Mar 5, 3:30-5 pm SAGE Wed, Mar 5, 4-6 pm Auburn Sat, Mar 15, 2-3:30 pm Tue, Mar 25, 4:30-6 pm

4 Auburn , option #4 Mardi Gras Fun (Ages 12 & under) Tue, Mar 4, 2 pm or 6 pm (Register now) Celebrate with crafts, activities and snacks. Play Date at the Library (Ages adult) Fri, Mar 7, 10:30-11:30 am (Register now) Join us for games, activities and friendship. St Patrick s Day - Rainbow Scavenger Hunt (Grades K-3) Thu, Mar 13 4:15 pm (Register now) Mom & Me Craft (Ages adult) CD Mouse: Fri, Mar 21, 11 am (Register now) Spring Rabbit: Fri, April 18, 11 am (Register now) Cock-A-Doodle-Dance (Christine Tricarico) (Ages 2-6) Thu, Apr 3, 1 pm (Register now) Meet the author and join us for the story, dancing and lots of fun. Parachute Fun (Grades K-2) Fri, Apr 4, 11 am (Register now) Groovin with Pete the Cat (Ages 4-8) Sat, Apr 5, 11 am (Register now) Stories, crafts and activities. Spring Craft: Paper Flower Baskets (Ages 5-12) Tue, Apr 15, 6:30 pm (Register now) Earth Day Crafts (Family) Tue, April 22, 4 pm or 6:30 pm (Register now) Make a plastic bottle herb planter/hanging seed starter garden. Mo (Willems) Madness (Grades K-3) Sat, Apr 26, 11 am (Register now) Do you love Elephant and Piggie? Pigeon? If you do, join us for loads of Mo fun. pinconning , option #3 Bookworm Buddies Book Club (Grades 3-6) Wonder: Sat, Mar 8, 3-4 pm (Register now) The Invention of Hugo Cabret: Sat, Apr 19, 3-4 pm (Register now) Leapin Leprechauns (Ages 5-10) Wed, Mar 12, 3:30-4:30 pm Crafts, bingo and cookie decorating! Bookworm Bookmarks (Ages 5-12) Wed, Mar 19, 3:30-4:30 pm A Little Tape, A Little Paint (Ages 5-12) Wed, Mar 26, 3:30-4:30 pm Drop in for geometric art! CD Ladybug Coaster (Ages 5-12) Wed, Apr 2, 3:30-4:30 pm Cock-A-Doodle Dance Party (Ages 2-6) Thu, Apr 3, 10:30-11:30 am (Register now) Author Christine Tricarico will be here for a fun dance party and book signing! Balloon String Eggs (Ages 5-12) Wed, Apr 9, 3:30-4:30 pm Nickels, Dimes and Dollars. Oh, My! (Grades K-6) Wed, April 9, 6-7 pm (Register now) Money storytime and craft! In partnership with Smart Money Week, the first 25 registered children in attendance will receive a free copy of The Berenstain Bears Trouble with Money. Hoppin Along Fun (Ages 5-10) Sat, Apr 19, 12-2 pm Crafts, games, cookie decorating and book signing with local author Dawn Arbuckle! Earth Day Craft (Ages 5-12) Wed, Apr 23, 3:30-4:30 pm , option #5 Tail Waggin Tutors (Ages 4+) Thu, Mar 6, 6:30-7:30 pm (Register now) Tue, Apr 1 6:30-7:30 pm (Registration begins Mar 1) Read to a therapy dog. 15 minute slots available. Creative Kids Book Club (Grades 1-3) Lucky Fun: Tue, Mar 11, 4-5 pm (Register now) Spring Into Sunny Fun: Tue, Apr 8, 4-5 pm (Registration begins Mar 11) Books Rock Café (Grades 4-6) The False Prince by Jennifer Nielsen: Mon, Mar 24, 6-7 pm (Register now) No More Dead Dogs by Gordon Korman: Mon, Apr 28, 6-7 pm (Registration begins Mar 24) Family Game Fun (All ages) Wed, Apr 2, 2-4 pm Play games with your children. Snacks provided. Curious George Dance Party (All ages) Tue, Apr 15, 4-5:30 pm Boogie down in honor of National Library Week. Recycled Craft Program (All ages) Tue, Apr 29, 4-5:30 pm Children s Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Planes (PG) Sat, Mar 29, 2 pm Despicable Me 2 (PG) Thu, Apr 3, 2 pm Frozen (PG) Sat, Apr 5, 2 pm Sage , option #5 Sage Special (Grades K-5) Lucky Leprechauns: Wed, Mar 12, 4:15 pm (Register now) Recycled Crafts Thu, Apr 24, 4:15 pm (Registration begins Mar 27) Mad Scientists Hands-On Experiment (Grades 2-6) Race & Zoom: Thu, Mar 20, 4:15 pm (Register now) Fly, Fling & Soar: Thu, Apr 17, 4:15 pm (Registration begins Mar 20) Friday Fun for Preschoolers (Ages adult) Science: Fri, Mar 21, 11 am (Register now) Collage Like Carle: Fri, Apr 11, 11 am (Registration begins Mar 21) Tween Scene (Grades 4-7) Teen Beach Movie: Wed, Mar 26, 4:30-7 pm (Register now) Enjoy pizza, pop and the movie! Rubber Band Bracelets: Wed, Apr 30, 4:30-6 pm (Registration begins Mar 26) Make your own rubber band bracelet - no loom! Movie & Snack (All ages/family) Frozen (PG) Mon, Mar 31, 1:30 pm Planes (PG) Fri, Apr 4, 10:30 am I Spy Challenge (Grades 1-5) Thu, Apr 3, 2-3:30 pm (Registration begins Mar 6) Pete the Cat: I Love My Library! (Grades K-3) Wed, Apr 16, 4:15 pm (Registration begins Mar 19) Celebrate National Library Week with stories, craft and snack!

Teen Programs Green=Registration required =May register online via our calendar (*)=Adult/Teen program Auburn: Grades 5-12 Call 662-2381 ext. 205 or stop by the Information Desk.

Night 6 pm Wed, Apr 2 Earring & Necklace Holder Craft 2:30 pm *Sat, Apr 12 Beginning Water Color Painting 2 pm Release the water color artist within you!

Thu, Mar 6 Rainbow Loom Bracelets 4-5 pm Fri, Mar 7 Zombie Library Lock-in 6-9 pm Wed, Mar 19 Teen Advisory Board 5 pm Thu, Mar 20 Morse Code Bracelets 4-5 pm Thu, Apr 10 Ribbon and Rope Bracelet 4-5

Drop off your new or gently used, clean prom dress, shoes, and accessories at the Pinconning Branch Library through March. Dresses will be available to high school girls at no cost.

5 Teen Programs Green=Registration required =May register online via our calendar (*)=Adult/Teen program Auburn: Grades 5-12 Call ext. 205 or stop by the Information Desk. Wed, Mar 5 CD Case Picture Frame Craft 3:30 pm Wed, Mar 12 After-School Video Games 2:30-4 pm *Thu, Mar 20 Coasters Craft 6 pm Wed, Mar 26 After-School Video Games 2:30-4 pm Thu, Mar 27 Teen Mystery Night 6 pm Wed, Apr 2 Earring & Necklace Holder Craft 2:30 pm *Sat, Apr 12 Beginning Water Color Painting 2 pm Release the water color artist within you! Wed, Apr 16 String Easter Eggs Craft 3:30 pm Wed, Apr 23 After-School Video Games 2:30-4 pm *Thu, Apr 24 Terrarium Craft 6 pm : Grades 6-12 Call ext or visit the Fiction Desk. Thu, Mar 6 Rainbow Loom Bracelets 4-5 pm Fri, Mar 7 Zombie Library Lock-in 6-9 pm Wed, Mar 19 Teen Advisory Board 5 pm Thu, Mar 20 Morse Code Bracelets 4-5 pm Thu, Apr 10 Ribbon and Rope Bracelet 4-5 pm Wed, Apr 16 Teen Advisory Board 5 pm Pinconning: Grades 6-12 Call ext. 202 or stop by the Public Service Desk. Mar 1-31 Prom dress collection drive for Hope Closet! Drop off your new or gently used, clean prom dress, shoes, and accessories at the Pinconning Branch Library through March. Dresses will be available to high school girls at no cost. Call for more information. *Sat, Mar 1 Ceramic Tile Coasters 2-3:30 pm Tue, Mar 11 Post-It Note Pad Holder 4-5 pm Tue, Mar 25 Salt-Chalk Art Candle Holder 4-5 pm Tue, Apr 8 Stained Glass/Tie Dye Bookmark 4-5 pm Sat, Apr 12 Floyd s Paracord Bracelets 2-4 pm Money Smart Week Teen entrepreneurs, the Floyd brothers, will show you how to make your own paracord bracelet with a Spartan, Red Wings, heart, or friendship charm. Zack, Brendin and Joe received the Governor s award in 2012 for their fundraising efforts. (Grades 5-12). Tue, Apr 22 Mini Seed Mosaic Flower Pot 4-5 pm Sage: Grades 5-12 Call ext. 205 or visit the Fiction Desk. Tue, Mar 4 Fabric Covered Jewelry Tin Craft 3:30-4:30 pm Wed, Mar 12, Knit and Crochet Night 6-7:30 pm Apr 9 (Grades 4-adult) Wed, Mar 19 Decoupage Wooden Picture Frame 6-7:30 pm Tue, Apr 1 Button and Bead Bracelet Craft 3:30-4:30 pm Wed, Apr 16 Paint a Bird House 6-7:30 pm Connect to a-la-carte at Public Library will be CLOSED Sun, Mar 16 for the St. Patrick s Day Parade and Sun, Apr 20 for Easter. Newsletter printing cost courtesy of Friends of the Bay County Libraries

6 Alice & Jack Public Library 500 Center Ave., Bay City, MI Ph: (989) TDD: (989) Mon-Thu: 10 am-8 pm Fri-Sat: 9 am-5 pm Sun: *1-5 pm (*Sep - May only) Auburn Area Branch Library 235 W. Midland Rd., Auburn, MI Ph: (989) Sun-Mon: Closed Tue-Thu: 10 am-8 pm Fri-Sat: 9 am-5 pm Pinconning Branch Library 218 Kaiser St., Pinconning, MI Ph: (989) Sun-Mon: Closed Tue-Thu: 10 am-8 pm Fri-Sat: 9 am-5 pm Sage Branch Library 100 E. Midland St., Bay City, MI Ph: (989) Mon-Tue: 9 am-5 pm Wed-Thu: Noon-8 pm Fri: 9 am-5 pm Sat-Sun: Closed Bookmobile 500 Center Ave., Bay City, MI Ph: (989) ext Visit us on the web for a current schedule. Library Tidings Newsletter Registration Form Please fill out this form and return to any branch to begin receiving your own copy of the bimonthly newsletter. You may also register online! Please send my newsletter via Mail Please send me s about new upcoming events YES! Name: Address: Phone: Address: City: Zip: Friends of the Library Yes! I would like to support my libraries by joining the Friends of the Bay County Libraries! Membership Categories $5...Friend $15...Contributor $25...Sponsor $50...Patron NAME: ADDRESS: PHONE: ( ) MEMBERSHIP CATEGORY: AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $ Please make checks payable to: Friends of the Bay County Libraries. Mail your form and payment to 500 Center Avenue, Bay City, MI or drop it off at any branch library. BCLS (Bay County Library System) 500 Center Avenue Bay City, MI

Memory Mosaic by John Kozak

Memory Mosaic by John Kozak C S B L Bay County Library System Tidings LibraryMar/Apr 2015 /baycountylibrary /bclsteen /bclschildren from the desk of the Director Each year, during the month of March, we compile an annual report that