THE DISTRICT TIMES. Library Embraces Community. New Trustees Appointed

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1 THE DISTRICT TIMES Volume 16, Issue I March 2016 Library Embraces Community Through collaboration with area nonprofits and governmental agencies, the library and its partners are able to offer a host of opportunities that would otherwise not be available. New Citizens In December 2015, the library worked with officials from the US Citizenship and Immigration Services office in Detroit to host two separate citizenship ceremonies in which120 Michigan residents from over 60 countries became United States citizens. These events proved so popular that we are working on more events like this in ArtWalk This annual celebration of art and artists takes place throughout downtown Grand Haven and Centertown. The library is proud to host the work of young artists as the site for the Youth Art Competition. Walk the Beat/Repeat the Beat Recycle your gently used, no longer needed musical instruments in a program called Repeat the Beat during the entire month of April. By working with Walk the Beat (WTB), a local nonprofit providing musical opportunities in the area, the library hopes to assist area children by helping them obtain instruments, lessons and support for their musical needs. For more information contact Larry Halverson at the library at , ext New Trustees Appointed David De Young was appointed to the Library Board by the City of Grand Haven in June of De Young brings more than 30 years of experience in a variety of financial, technological, logistical, and business development roles to the Board. De Young currently serves as board chair of the Greater Ottawa County United Way. Previously, he served as United Way s board treasurer, executive committee member, and volunteer committee chair. He has served as board member and treasurer for the Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse, as a member of the Vestry of St. Luke s Episcopal Church, and as the March of Dimes Campaign co-chair. Born and raised in Grand Haven, De Young is a graduate of Western Michigan University. Caryn Lannon has been a Loutit District Library trustee, appointed by Grand Haven Township, since May of She is a fourth grade teacher at Holmes Elementary in Spring Lake. This is her 16 th year teaching and her 15 th with Spring Lake. Caryn has taught at many levels, all the way from second grade to eighth grade English. She serves on various district committees and was part of the 1-1 ipad pilot project. Caryn is also a Rodan + Fields Consultant. She earned her Masters in the Art of Teaching from Aquinas College.

2 Contact Us Page 2 John Martin, Director , ext. 212 jmartin@loutitlibrary.org Kerry FitzGerald, Assistant Director , ext. 233 kfitzgerald@loutitlibrary.org Laura J. Kraly, Adult Services , ext. 220 lkraly@loutitlibrary.org Allison Boyer, Youth Services , ext. 219 aboyer@loutitlibrary.org Gail Skruch, Business Manager , ext. 231 gskruch@loutitlibrary.org Larry Halverson, Community Relations , ext. 222 lhalverson@loutitlibrary.org Adult Information Desk , ext. 214 Youth Information Desk , ext. 216 Meet Your Library Board The Library Board is comprised of dedicated volunteers appointed by the governing bodies of the cities of Ferrysburg and Grand Haven, the townships of Grand Haven and Robinson, and the Grand Haven Area Public Schools. Library Board trustees together constitute the body officially responsible for the operation of the library. Standing, l to r: David De Young, Caryn Lannon, Helen Bulthouse, and Susan Robertson Seated, l to r: Mary Jane Belter, Dennis Craun, and Burton Brooks Not pictured: Kathleen Osmun Local History and Genealogy , ext. 225 LDL Board of Trustees Dennis Craun, President City of Ferrysburg dcraun2@comcast.net Local History and Genealogy Kathleen Osmun, Vice President Robinson Township kaosmun2010@att.net Mary Jane Belter, Secretary Grand Haven Area Public Schools mjbelter@altelco.net Did you know that the library has a membership to Fold3? This military records website is now available to all Loutit patrons at loutitlibrary.org. Click on the History & Genealogy link and select Fold3 to begin your search. Burton H. Brooks, Treasurer City of Grand Haven bhbrooks@aol.com Helen Bulthouse Robinson Township iwontgrowup35@yahoo.com GenChat Dave De Young City of Grand Haven dave.deyoung@outlook.com Caryn Lannon Grand Haven Township chillywaters@sbcglobal.net Susan Robertson Grand Haven Township shr1947@charter.net Patrons of Loutit District Library can get print or digital copies from our digital photo collection. What will you discover today? Come in and see Jeanette Weiden in the Local History and Genealogy Department and find out! Are you interested in genealogy? Do you have a brick wall you cannot get past? Do you need the support of other genealogists? Loutit District Library has the thing for you. Join others and talk genealogy in the Local History and Genealogy Room. This monthly group, led by Jeanette Weiden, meets every third Thursday. Everyone is welcome to come - from the beginner to the advanced. Upcoming dates: March 17, April 21 and May 19.

3 Page 3 Youth Programs All programs are held in the Youth Program Room on the Upper Level unless otherwise stated. For more information, please visit the interactive calendar at Storytime For children 5 and under with an adult. For weekly themes, please ask at the Youth Desk. LEGO Maniacs March 12 and April 23 at 2:00 pm LEGOs provided Bill, the Volunteer Science Guy Ages 5 and up April 7 at 2:00 pm Mondays: March 14, 21, 28 and April 4 at 6:30 pm Wednesdays: March 2, 16, 23, 30 and April 6 at 10:00 am Thursdays: March 3, 17, 24, 31 and April 7 at 10:00 am Play n Learn Tuesdays: March 8, April 12, May 10 at 9:30, 10:45 am and 6:00 pm A literacy playgroup for children ages 5 and under with an adult. Sponsored by the Ottawa Area Intermediate School District. Reading with Breslyn March 5 and April 16 at 2:00 pm Registered therapy dog Rock and Roar Disney music class by Kindermusik teacher Val Letenyei. Ages 2-10 March 19, 26 at 2:00 pm Meet Illustrator Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen March 22 at 7:00 pm Michigan illustrator Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen will share stories and demonstrate how he makes illustrations for books like The Legend of Sleeping Bear and the Hazel Ridge Farm series. Star Wars Jedi Training Academy April 2 at 2:00 pm Costumes encouraged. Bring your camera there will be special guests. Movie Matinee The Good Dinosaur April 6 at 2:00 pm PG, 1hr 40min Read Off Your Fines Ask at the Youth Desk about reading off your Loutit District Library overdue fines. Open to grades Music Discovery Music class by Kindermusik teacher Val Letenyei Ages 2-8 April 9 at 2:00 pm Teen Corner (grades 7-12) Coloring Afternoon March 8 at 3:30 pm Supplies provided. Cinema Snark April 5 at 2:00 pm Share your snark during a deserving movie. Nominate one at the Youth Desk. Peep Diorama Contest Make a literary inspired diorama based on your favorite book using Peeps. Open to kids, adults, and families. Submit entries by April 9 at 4:00 pm. Vote for the Peeple s Choice Award April For more information and contest rules, ask at the Youth Desk.

4 Page 4 My Housing Matters March 10 at 7:00 pm Brigit Hassig, director of Four Pointes, will discuss how innovative community housing trends can keep you engaged in your home and community for life. Traditional Irish Music Session March, 19; April, 16; May 21 at 1:00 pm Whether a beginner or an advanced session player, join LDL s merry band of Irish session players or come listen! LDL Book Club March 24 and April 28 at 7:00 pm Program Room B Pick up a copy of the monthly selection at the Adult Information Desk. An Evening with Local Author Donaylle Nicole March 31 at 7:00 pm Local author Donaylle Nicole discusses her book Does Your Face Look Like the Sun. Repeat the Beat Entire Month of April Recycle your gently used, no longer needed musical instruments in a program called Repeat the Beat to benefit Walk the Beat. More information at walkthebeat.org/ Genealogy: Getting Started April 13 at 10:00am Lower Level, Computer Classroom Registration required. Showing of A Team of their Own April 14 at 7:00 pm This documentary film chronicles the experiences of the women who played for the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League between Genealogy: Searching the Federal Census April 20 at 10:00 am Lower Level, Computer Classroom Registration required. Adult Programs All programs are held in Program Room A on the Lower Level unless otherwise indicated. For more information, please visit the interactive calendar at Spring Cleaning 101 April 21at 7:00 pm Jane Hart from MSU Extension presents money-saving tips on cleaning products you can make at home for pennies. Library Swap Meet: Scarves April 23 at 12:00 pm Everyone has a few too many but can also always use a new one. Bring a clean, ready-to-exchange scarf and get another scarf traded to you in return. Genealogy: Searching Vital, Military & Immigration Records April 27 at 10:00 am Lower Level, Computer Classroom Registration required. Meditation for Body and Mind April 28 at 2:00 pm Learn basic meditation from practitioner Linda Dimitroff. Chairs provided, or bring a pillow and blanket to use the floor. The ReWilded Gardener: Foraging 101 April 28 at 7:00 pm Join herbalist, forager, and author Lisa Rose to learn about local plants that can be used for food and herbal medicine. Garden Fest April 30 at noon Participate in hands-on activities with seeds, composting, fruits, and vegetables. Learn about vertical, organic, and aeroponic gardening. Stretch n More May 2, 9, 16, and 23 at 10:00 am This class includes a combination of health tips, relaxation techniques, and stretching exercises; some weight training and balance exercises are also offered. Who Gets Grandma s Yellow Pie Plate May 5 at 7:00 pm MSU Extension presenter Jinnifer Ortquist provides people with practical information about the inheritance and transfer of family heirlooms. Michigan s Passenger Pigeon Gone Forever May 12 at 7:00 pm Al and David Eicher s presentation follows the timeline of events in Michigan s history which led to the extinction of the Passenger Pigeon. Adult Coloring Afternoon May 14 at 1:00 pm Coloring sheets, colored pencils, markers, and other media are provided along with snacks. Healthy Aging for Women May 19 at 7:00 pm Learn how you and all the women in your life can age in health by following seven basic rules and learning how menopause changes both the body and your health outcomes. Presented by Dr. Diana Bitner, Director of Midlife and Menopause Health Services at Spectrum Health. Grand Haven s Railroad Heritage May 26 at 7:00 pm Paul Trap will review local railroad heritage with a focus on the tortured past of the Detroit, Grand Haven and Milwaukee Railroad, the railroad that built the coal tipple. Registration Information Please note that some programs require registration and fill up fast. Registrations begin one month prior to program date. To register, visit and click on Classes & Events or call , ext. 200.

5 Page 5 LDL Sunday Afternoon Concert Series Features Local Artists GOTAK March 13 at 2:00 pm Upper Level Lobby The Grand Haven High School fiddle group, GOTAK, performs popular Irish/Celtic fiddle music. Jessica in The Rainbow April 10 at 2:00 pm Upper Level Lobby Mellow, atmospheric, piano-based indie music by award-winning singer/ songwriter Jessica Fogle will be sure to touch your heart and broaden your mind. Kyle Thompson May 15 at 2:00 pm Upper Level Lobby Grand Rapids-based classical guitarist and teacher Kyle Thompson will perform works by Francisco Tarrega, Johann Sebastian Bach, Leo Brouwer, and Alexander Tansman. Funding for these concerts is generously provided by the Matilda and Harold Crane Donor Advised Fund of the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation. Computer Classes Registration is required. Register in the Public Computing center on the Lower Level of the library or online. A $10 deposit is required and will be returned to you or credited to your credit card if the class is attended or if a cancellation notice is received at least 24 hours prior to the start of the class. All classes are held in the Computer Classroom on the Lower Level. Intermediate Microsoft Excel March 10 at 6:30 pm Genealogy: Searching Vital, Military, and Immigration Records April 27 at 10:00 am Google Blogger May 16 at 6:30 pm Intro to Computing Part II May 19, at 6:00 pm Introduction to Google March 21 at 6:30 pm Genealogy: Getting Started April 13 at 10:00 am Google Sheets April 18 at 6:30 pm Genealogy: Searching the Federal Census April 20 at 10:00 am Introduction to Computing April 21, at 2:00 pm

6 NON-PROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID PERMIT #353 GRAND HAVEN MI POSTAL CUSTOMER Library Hours Monday Thursday 9:00 am 9:00 pm Friday 9:00 am 6:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am 5:00 pm Sunday 1:00 pm 5:00 pm Closed Sundays, starting Memorial Day weekend, through Labor Day Weekend. Check the interactive calendar on our website for the latest updates and special closings. Cheapstacks Used Book Store Cheapstacks Used Book Store, run by the Friends of Loutit District Library, is located on the Lower Level. Browse, shop, donate! Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 6:30 pm 8:30 pm 6:30 pm 8:30 pm 10:00 am 4:00 pm 10:00 am 4:00 pm CLOSED