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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

We list numbers that reflect the use of our libraries including visits, checkouts, computer use, database searches, program attendance, and meeting and study room use.

1 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 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 including visits, checkouts, computer use, database searches, program attendance, and meeting and study room use. Of course, there are many other ways our libraries are used that do not necessarily show up in these numbers: browsing shelves; seeking librarian assistance; using our Wi-Fi; in-house reading; and accessing information from our website. So, be sure to watch for the soon-to-be released annual report for 2014! Kevin Ayala Interim Director Booked for Lunch Join your friends in Wirt Library s Kantzler Community Room for this engaging author and reviewer Friday lecture series. Doors open at 11:30 am. The program runs from noon to 1:00 pm. Cookies, coffee and tea are provided by The Friends of the Bay County Libraries. No registration is necessary. You are welcome to bring a lunch! Each session includes a Q & A. Authors may have books for sale after the presentation. Apr 10 Leeds Bird Inventing Scrooge: The Incredible True Story Behind Charles (Reviewer) Dickens Legendary A Christmas Carol by Carlo DeVito Apr 17 Al McFadyen The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris by David McCullough (Reviewer) Apr 24 John Kozak Through the Eyes of Rose: A Mother s Flight to Freedom in a (Author) Memory Mosaic by John Kozak May 1 Skaidrite Rita From Flames to Freedom: Faith Rides the Rails by Skaidrite Sparks (Author) Rita Sparks May 8 Mary Greene Saturday Afternoon at the Bijou: Single Screen Theaters of Bay (Author) City, Bay County Michigan 1903 to Present by Mary Greene May 15 Fred Reif (Author) National Library Week: Unlimited Your Library Celebrate your library from April 12 through 18 with a chance to win prizes! 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. Patrons may enter the drawing once per day. All week long... Free replacement of lost library card - an ID with current address is required; Late fees waived for all overdue items returned in good condition; 1 Free DVD/VHS rental per library card per day; Friend s Book Sale items are ½ off; Food for Fines - one overdue fine will be waived for each nonperishable, shatter proof, unexpired food item that you bring in to the library. If you have any questions, please contact your branch library. All of Me A History of Musicians from Saginaw, Michigan 1850s -1950s by Fred Reif

2 Adult Programs AUBURN ext. 205 * Woven Wall Hanging Craft Thu, Mar 5, 6-7:30 pm Book Discussion Group Thu, Mar 19 & Apr 23, 6-7:30 pm * Ten Tips to My Plate Thu, Apr 9, 6-7:30 pm Registration begins Mar 10. Blood Drive (Ages 17+) Wed, Apr 22 1:30-6:30 pm Call to register. Drop-ins also welcome. * Recycled Bird Feeder Craft Thu, Apr 30, 6-7:30 pm Registration begins Mar 31. PINCONNING ext. 202 * Writing Life Stories Tue, Mar 10, 6-7:30 pm Packed with ways to access your stories and make the pages come alive with author Marylou Bugh. * Fabric Memo Board Sat, Mar 14, 2-3:30 pm Book Discussion Group Tue, Mar 24 & Apr 28, 6-7:30 pm * Mini Photo Shadow Box Magnets Sat, Apr 25, 2-3:30 pm Bring photo of your choice with subject area 2 ½ square. Green=Registration required =May register online via our Events Calendar (*)=Adult/Teen program Gardening Programs at Auburn Presented by Advanced Master Gardener Dan Draves and Marcia Draves *How to Start an Organic Garden Thu, Mar 26, 6-7:30 pm Visit the Public Service Desk to register in person or call ext Genealogy Classes Sponsored by Bay County Library System and the Bay County Genealogical Society Wirt Public Library Computer Lab Registration required. Call the Reference Dept ext Discover Your Roots: Family History Research for Beginners Learn how to research your family history! Find your family in the census using Ancestry Library Edition. Learn how to find vital records and organize your research. Sat, Apr 18, 9:30-11:30 am Introduction to the Genealogy Databases: Ancestry Library Edition and Heritage Quest Learn how to use the databases, Ancestry Library Edition and Heritage Quest, to further your family research. Learn how to print or save documents electronically. Sat, Apr 25, 9:30-11:30 am *Planting and Harvesting Vegetables Thu, Apr 16, 6-7:30 pm begins Mar 17 Auburn Computer Classes Register at the service desk beginning one month prior to program date. Call ext. 205 for information. A non-refundable fee of $5 per class is due at registration. Wed, 2:30-3:30 pm or 3:30-4:30 pm Mar 18 or Apr 15: One-On-One Microsoft Word & the Internet SAGE ext. 202 Create a Spring Wreath Craft Wed, Apr 1, 6-7:30 pm Knit & Crochet Night (Gr. 4-adult) Wed, Mar 11 & Apr 8, 6-7:30 pm Book Discussion Group Tue, Mar 10 & Apr 14, 2-3:30 pm WIRT ext Lunch & Noon Wed, Mar 18: Dolphin Tale 2 Wed, Apr 15: Maleficent Register with the Division on Aging at $ Lunch. Business Start-Up Seminar Wed, Mar 25, 1-4 pm Register at or call Wirt Computer Classes Register at the Wirt 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 4: Tablet Basics**(Kantzler Comm Room) Apr 1 & 8: Intro to Microsoft Office 2007 Word* (Bring your tablet) Mar 11 & 18: Intro to Microsoft Office 2007 Excel* Apr 15: Computer Basics Saturdays, 9:30 am-12:30 pm Mar 7: Social Media** Apr 4: Tablet Basics**(Kantzler Comm Room) (Bring your tablet) Mar 21: Computer Basics Apr 11: How to Clean Up Your PC* *Should know how to use a mouse and how to type **Should have experience with using the Internet and an account ebook* Help - Wirt Reference Desk Every Tuesday, 3-4 pm Drop in with your ereader, laptop or mobile device. *OverDrive ebooks are only available to Bay County residents. Computer Klatch - Wirt Kantzler Community Room Thu, Mar 19 & Apr 16, 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 Performers Michele Spitz: Music for Munchkins (Ages

of musical fun! Children need a parent or caregiver as an active participant in this program.

Seuss s birthday and National Reading Month.

movement, stories and sign language are presented in a playful way, engaging the audience in interactive fun.

program! Make, build, craft, and explore!

Pinconning Fri, Mar 20 3-4:30 pm Auburn Tue, Apr 14, 4-5:30 pm begins Mar 17 Wirt Mon, Apr 20, 5:30-7 pm begins Mar 23 Sage Wed, Apr 29, 4:30-6 pm begins Apr

3 Green=Registration required =May register online via our Events Calendar (*)=Adult/Teen program Spring Performers Michele Spitz: Music for Munchkins (Ages 1-5) Seuss Celebrations (Children + Family) This exciting, educational program will include singing, dancing, creative movement, rhythm instruments, and lots of musical fun! Children need a parent or caregiver as an active participant in this program. Wirt: Sat, Mar 14, 10:15 & 11:15 am Drop in for games, crafts and a celebration of Seussian silliness in honor of Dr. Seuss s birthday and National Reading Month. PINCONNING: Wed, Mar 4, 3-4:30 pm Sage: Thu, Mar 5, 4:30-6 pm Children & Family Programs The Merry Music Maker: Family Concert (Children + Family) Music, movement, stories and sign language are presented in a playful way, engaging the audience in interactive fun. Sage: Wed, Mar 25, 6:30 pm Auburn: Thu, Apr 2, 2 pm begins Mar 5 Pinconning: Wed, Apr 15, 6 pm begins Mar 18 Kids Maker Club (Grades 3-6) NEW makerspace program! Make, build, craft, and explore! Participate in a variety of open-ended activities with emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM). Pinconning Fri, Mar :30 pm Auburn Tue, Apr 14, 4-5:30 pm begins Mar 17 Wirt Mon, Apr 20, 5:30-7 pm begins Mar 23 Sage Wed, Apr 29, 4:30-6 pm begins Apr 1 AUBURN: Sat, Mar 7, 10-11:30 am Wirt: Wed, Mar 11, 4:30-6 pm 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. Auburn Tue, Mar 10, 4-5:30 pm Wirt Tue, Mar 24, 4-5:30 & 6-7:30 pm Sage Tue, Mar 31, 1:30-3 pm begins Mar 3 Pinconning Fri, Apr 3, 2-3:30 pm begins Mar 6 Spring Story Time Mar 16-Apr 30 We offer story times for a variety of age groups filled with stories, music, activities and more! Registration required at your branch or online. See a complete schedule at

4 Auburn , option #4 Shamrocks & Leprechauns (Ages 12 & under) Tue, Mar 17, 4:30-5:30 pm Mom & Me Craft (Ages adult) Bunny Box: Fri, Mar 20, 11-11:45 am Spring Craft: Fri, Apr 17, 11-11:45 am begins Mar 20 Spring Craft Night (Ages 10 & under) Wed, Mar 25, 6:30-7:30 pm Join us to make eggs-tra special animal decorations. Lily Pads & Turtle Shells (Ages 3-8) Sat, Mar 28, am Frog, toad & turtle stories, crafts and activities. Spy School (Grades 3-6) Tue, Mar 31, 2-3 pm begins Mar 3 Have fun learning secret agent skills! Movie: Big Hero 6 (PG) (All ages) Wed, Apr 1, 2 pm begins Mar 3 Watch the movie, have a snack & make a craft! Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Fly-In Movie (Ages adult) Fri, Apr 3, 10-11:30 am begins Mar 3 Decorate a cardboard box plane and stay for a short movie. Money Smart Kids Read (Ages 4-7) Sat, Apr 18, 11 am-12 pm begins Mar 17 Money story time and craft! In partnership with Smart Money Week, the first 25 registered children in attendance will receive a free copy of The Berenstain Bears Dollars and Sense. Earth Day Craft (Family) Wed, Apr 22, 6:30-7:30 pm begins Mar 24 Make an awesome craft with recycled items. pinconning , option #3 Drive-In Movie (Ages 2-5) Thu, Mar 5, 10:30 am Make a cardboard car and take in a short movie. All supplies will be provided. Desk Note Pad (Ages 5-12) Wed, Mar 18, 3:30-4:30 pm Drop in and make a sticky note pad for yourself or for a gift. Movie & Snack (All ages/family) Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Dolphin Tale 2 (PG) Sat, Mar 21, 11 am-1 pm Planes: Fire & Rescue (PG) Sat, Apr 11, 11 am-1 pm Bookworm Buddies Book Club (Grades 3-6) Call Me Hope by Gretchen Olsen: Sat, Mar 21, 3-4 pm Smile by Raina Telgemeier: Sat, Apr 11, 3-4 pm Make a Kite (Ages 5-12) Wed, Apr 1, 3:30-4:30 pm Bottle Top Magnets (Ages 5-12) Wed, Apr 22, 3:30-4:30 pm Drop in to celebrate Earth Day and make magnets out of bottle tops! Dollars and Sense! Story Time (Ages 3-8) Wed, Apr 22, 6-7 pm or Thu, Apr 23, 10:30-11:30 am Children will receive a free book and paint a bank! Presented in partnership with Money Smart Week. Wirt , option #5 Tail Waggin Tutors (Ages 4+) Tue, Mar 3, 6:30-7:30 pm. Sat, Apr 4, 2:30-3:30 pm. Registration begins Mar 6. Read to a therapy dog. 15 minute slots available. Creative Kids Book Club (Grades 1-3) Ssssso Slithery: Tue, Mar 10, 4-5 pm Springtime: Tue, Apr 14, 4-5 pm beginning Mar 10 Sage , option #5 Sage Specials (Grades K-5) Luck o the Irish: Wed, Mar 11, 4:30-5:30 pm Wear green and enjoy stories and a snack! Earth Day Extravaganza: Wed, Apr 8, 4:30-5:30 pm begins Mar 11 Recycled games and a craft! Friday Fun for Preschoolers (Ages adult) Themed craft and activities. Lucky Leprechauns: Fri, Mar 13, 11 am-12 pm Dino-Mite Dinosaurs: Fri, Apr 10, 11 am-12 pm begins Mar 13 Mad Scientists (Grades 2-6) Hands-on experiment fun! Marbleous Fun: Thu, Mar 19, 4:30-5:30 pm Fly, Fling & Soar: Thu, Apr 16, 4:30-5:30 pm begins Mar 19 Pets Bingo (Grades K-6) Mon, Mar 30, 1:30-2:30 pm begins Mar 2 Minute to Win It! (Grades 1-6) Wed, Apr 1, 1:30-2:30 pm begins Mar 4 Earth Day Program (All ages) Wed, Apr 22, 4:30-6 pm Drop in for a recycled craft and games! Tween Tuesday (Grades 4-6) Candy Science: Tue, Mar 17, 4:15-5 pm Art Attack: Tue, Apr 21, 4:15-5 pm beginning Mar 17 Minute to Win It (Grades 3-6) Mon, Mar 30, 2-3 pm beginning Mar 2 Tackle our 60-second challenges! Start with Scratch (Grades 4-6) Thu, Apr 2, 11 am-12:30 pm beginning Mar 5 Learn to code with the computer language Scratch. Recycled Craft Program (All ages) Fri, Apr 3, 2-3:30 pm Clifford the Big Red Dog s Dance Party (All ages) Wed, Apr 15, 4:30-5:30 pm Boogie down in honor of National Library Week! Preschool Science (Ages 4-6) Fri, Mar 20, am or 2-3 pm Hands-on activities. One active adult partner per child required. Make a Mask (All Ages) Sat, Apr 25, 11-12:30 pm Movies Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Planes: Fire & Rescue (PG) Sat, Mar 21, 2 pm Maleficent (PG) Wed, Apr 1, 2 pm The Lego Movie (PG) Sat, Apr 11, 2 pm

5 Teen Programs (Grades 6-12) Green=Registration required =May register online via our calendar (*)=Adult/Teen program March Madness Reading Tournament Mar 2- Apr 6 We have selected the top 16 teen dystopian books. Now it s your turn to vote for your favorite. Each week vote for your favorite book, narrowing down the list until the winner is announced on April 6. Each round you vote, your name will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win one of the books. Auburn Call ext. 205 or stop by the Information Desk. *Thu, Mar 5 Woven Wall Hanging Craft 6-7:30 pm Wed, Mar 11 Puffy Paint CD Craft 3-4:30 pm *Thu, Mar 26 How to Start an Organic Garden 6-7:30 pm Wed, Apr 8 Nail Polish Washer Necklace Craft 3-4:30 pm begins Mar 10 *Thu, Apr 9 Ten Tips to My Plate 6-7:30 pm begins Mar 10 *Thu, Apr 16 Planting and Harvesting Vegetables 6-7:30 pm begins Mar 17 *Thu, Apr 30 Recycled Bird Feeder Craft 6-7:30 pm begins Mar 31 Pinconning Call ext. 202 or stop by the Public Service Desk. Tue, Mar 3 Magazine Art Collage 6-7 pm Sat, Mar 14 Fabric Memo Board 2-3:30 pm Fri, Mar 20 Teen Tech Lock-In 6-9 pm Permission form required. Tue, Apr 7 DIY Sharpie Mugs 6-7 pm Tue, Apr 21 DIY Chalkboards 6-7 pm Sat, Apr 25 Mini Photo Shadow Box Magnets 2-3:30 pm Bring photo of your choice with subject area 2 ½ square. Sage Call ext. 205 or visit the Fiction Desk. Wed, Mar 4 Painterly Pottery 6-7:45 pm *Wed, Mar 11 Knit and Crochet Night 6-7:30 pm Tue, Mar 24 Spool Picture Holder Craft 3:30-4:30 pm Tue, Apr 7 Spring Wreath Craft 3:30-4:30 pm *Wed, Apr 8 Knit and Crochet Night 6-7:30 pm Wirt Call ext or visit the Fiction Desk. Thu, Mar 12 T-Shirt Bracelets 4-5 pm Thu, Mar 26 Gem & Wire Initial Necklace 4-5 pm Thu, Apr 9 Bracelet Craft 4-5 pm Thu, Apr 23 Duct Tape Mania 4-5 pm Wirt Library will be closed on Sun, Mar 15 and Sun, Apr 5. Connect to a-la-carte at Bay Arts Council, Bay City Players, Bay Concert Band, Bay County Historical Society, Bay County Library System, Delta College Planetarium, State Theatre, and Studio 23/The Arts Center. Newsletter printing cost courtesy of Friends of the Bay County Libraries

6 Alice & Jack Wirt 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 48708

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LibraryJan/Feb 2015 www.baycountylibrary.org /baycountylibrary /bclsteen /bclschildren Tidings from the desk of the Director Public libraries are an American invention. The first public library was created