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The Museum Adventure Pass (MAP) Program, sponsored by Macy's, has returned for a second year.  Through this program, 179 southeast Michigan libraries can make available free admission passes to 28 local arts and cultural organizations.

 

 

 

Get Creative @ Saving for College

The Library of Michigan Foundation, the Michigan Education Trust (MET) and the Michigan Education Savings Program (MESP) are pleased to announce the second annual summer reading program sweepstakes.  This program offers parents a chance to win $1,500 towards a child's future college education, and gives libraries a chance to win $1,000.

Here’s how it works:

1. Sign up your child for the Be Creative @ Your Library summer reading program.

2. Fill out the entry card and return it to your librarian for the grand prize drawing of $1,500 that can be used toward your child’s college tuition.*

3. If your child wins a grand prize, your library will also win $1,000.

for more information go to: http://www.getcreativemi.com

 

 

 

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BE CREATIVE @ YOUR LIBRARY - SUMMER PROGRAMS

ONGOING PROGRAMS

 

Preschool Storytime

  Weekly stories with Ms Ann.

 

Friday Night Film Series

  Join us for an evening with the Northfield Township Library film for adults.

 

Northfield Writers

  Creative writing group for adults

 

Young Poets

  Aspiring poets, song writers, and story tellers in grades six through twelve.

 

 

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

Friday, July 3rd @ 7:00 p.m. - HULLABALOO

Hullabaloo produces original rock music blended with Latin rhythms. The group has performed regularly over the past 10 years at clubs, festivals and municipal events throughout the Midwest. Check out Hullabaloo on  www.myspace.com/hullabalaoo

 

Friday July 17th, 7:00 p.m. - DAVID PACE

Dexter's own Dave Pace is an Elvis tribute artist.  If you love the songs made famous by "The King," you will not want to miss this show!  Dave thrilled a large audience on the library lawn last summer, so we've booked him for a repeat performance.

 

Friday August 7th, 7:00 p.m. - TED BADGEROW AND NANCY DALY

The Strolling Serenade will entertain us with music from the 60's, and will take requests from the audience.  They will be accompanied by guitar, flute, pennywhistle and banjo.  They have performed all over the state of Michigan including Greenfield Village.

 

WE, THE PEOPLE

Join your friends and neighbors on the lawn of the Library for the thirteenth annual reading of great American documents.  "We, the People" begins at 10:00 a.m. on the 4th of July, and celebrates the words from our past that make this a great nation.  This patriotic program, which reminds us why we celebrate Independence Day is for the whole family, and features townspeople costumed as famous Americans.  The program will take place rain or shine.  Refreshments will be served.

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SUMMER READING CLUB EVENTS

All programs listed here are free of charge.  They are held outdoors under the tent.  If there is a severe thunderstorm, the program will be cancelled.  No pre-registration is required except for the July 30th instruments program.

MONDAY, JUNE 29TH, - SUMMER READING CLUB REGISTRATION BEGINS

Come to the library and register for the Summer Reading Club.  You will get an envelope of materials, including an events calendar and a reading log.  You will also be able to watch the first video episode of "Booklock Holmes and the Phantom of Boredom," and get the first clue for solving the mystery.

TUESDAY, JUNE 30TH - DROP-IN ARTS AND CRAFTS, 1 - 4 pm

Join us under the tent anytime between the hours of 1 and 4 to use your creative energy on an arts and crafts project to take home.  Ages 4-11.  Parental supervision recommended.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 1ST, - VIKKI GASKO, VENTRILOQUIST, 11:00 AM

A fun-filled variety show with Vikki's cast of characters.  Lots of laughter, silliness, music, magic and audience participation.

TUESDAY, JULY 7TH - STEVEN UCHI - AFRICAN STORYTELLER, 11:00 AM

Dr. Steven Uchi, storyteller, will bring stories from his native Nigerian heritage.  Recommended for children 5 and over.

TUESDAY, JULY 7TH, DROP-IN ARTS AND CRAFTS, 1 - 4 PM

Join us under the tent anytime between the hours of 1 and 4 p.m. to use your creative energy on an arts and crafts project to take home.  Ages 4 - 11.  Parental supervision recommended.

FRIDAY, JULY 10TH - ANIMAL MAGIC, 11:00 AM

Mark Rosenthal, who wowed the children last year with spiders and other invertebrates, will bring animals this year.

MONDAY, JULY 14TH  - RICK MORSE PUPPETS, 11:00 AM

Come see a live performance of "Jack and the Beanstalk", performed by Rick Morse Puppets.

TUESDAY, JULY 14TH - DROP-IN ARTS AND CRAFTS, 1 - 4 PM

Join us under the tent anytime between the hours of 1 and 4 p.m. to use your creative energy on an arts and crafts project to take home.  Ages 4 - 11.  Parental supervision recommended.

FRIDAY, JULY 17TH - BUBBLE HAPPENING AND PETTING FARM, 11:00 AM

Help us fill the library lawn with some of the biggest bubbles ever seen!  And come pet the baby animals brought by Carousel Acres.  Sidewalk chalk and other fun activities too!

MONDAY, JULY 20TH - IMAGINATION THEATRE ETC!, 11:00 AM

A live theatre performance by Janet Marie and m'Archibald, called Imagination Celebration.

TUESDAY, JULY 21ST - DROP-IN ARTS AND CRAFTS, 1 - 4 PM

Join us under the tent anytime between the hours of 1 and 4 p.m. to use your creative energy on an arts and crafts project to take home.  Ages 4 - 11.  Parental supervision recommended.

THURSDAY, JULY 23RD, THE DRUM LADY, 11:00 AM

Lori Fithian will entertain us with "Drummunity," a unique, interactive program using hand drums, percussion, and simple drum circle games.  A hands-on, high energy experience that will leave everyone smiling at the music they produce.

TUESDAY, JULY 28TH - DROP-IN ARTS AND CRAFTS, 1 - 4 PM

Join us under the tent anytime between the hours of 1 and 4 p.m. to use your creative energy on an arts and crafts project to take home.  Ages 4 - 11.  Parental supervision recommended.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29TH - ZEEMO THE YOYO MAN, 11:00 AM

Zeemo is the master of yoyo tricks, juggling, and other magical arts.  Come watch him perform!

THURSDAY, JULY 30TH - STRING INSTRUMENTS PETTING ZOO, 11:00 AM

Children are introduced to real violins and cellos, sized just for them.  They will learn the parts of the instruments, the basic techniques to hold, pluck and bow the instruments, and be given the opportunity to play with them.  There will be four 30-minute sessions, beginning at 11:00 a.m., and you may sign up for a time slot according to your age (3 -5 years, 6 - 8 years, and 9 - 11 years).  No musical knowledge is necessary.

MONDAY, AUGUST 3RD - JOEL TACY'S COMEDY SHOW, 11:00 AM

Come see the always funny Joel Tacy with his magic, juggling and mind reading.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 4TH - DROP-IN ARTS AND CRAFTS, 1 - 4 PM

Join us under the tent anytime between the hours of 1 and 4 p.m. to use your creative energy on an arts and crafts project to take home.  Ages 4 - 11.  Parental supervision recommended.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7TH - ORGANIZATION FOR BAT CONSERVATION, 11:00 AM

An exciting and educational program featuring live bats!

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14TH - END OF SUMMER READING CLUB PARTY - 11:00 AM

To celebrate the end of SRC 2009, come join the library staff and your fellow readers for food and fun.  If you love magic, you won't want to miss Baffling Bill the Magician and Gus the Bunny.

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CALLING ALL ARTS AND CRAFTERS!

  The library is pleased to sponsor an Arts and Crafts Fair for local artists and crafters on Saturday, August 15th.  All items must be handmade crafts, made by the seller (i.e. nothing made from kits or purchased from another artist).  The entry fee is $10.00.  Artists must bring their own tables for displaying their items under our two 20' x 40' tents.  If you have special needs for your display, you will need to speak with the Director.  The fair will run from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

  Please call the Library at 734.449.0066 to reserve a spot.  Spaces are limited so it's a first come, first served basis.  We look forward to this opportunity to showcase the talents of the people in our community.

Join  Ms. Ann every Wednesday morning at 10:30 for a preschool storytime.  Every week Ms. Ann will chose books based on a theme to read to preschool children. 

 

No registration is necessary. 

 

For more information call 734.449.0066.

 

 

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The film series will return in the fall. Have a great summer!

 

 

 

 

 

2nd and 4th Wednesdays - 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

The Northfield Township Library has a creative writing group for adults in our area, scheduled to meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month.  The group will be moderated by Mike Ball.

Contact Mike Ball at 734-449-0066.

 

1st and 3rd Mondays - 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

If you like to write, join us at the Northfield Township Library.  Every week we'll share original work and talk about the things we like to read. 

  Aspiring poets, song writers, and story tellers in grades six through 12 are welcome to join. Call Mike at 734-449-0066 for more information

 

 

 

LET THE ADVENTURE BEGIN!

The Library is happy to announce that the Museum Adventure Pass (MAP) Program, sponsored by Macy's, has returned for a second year.  Through this program, 179 southeast Michigan libraries can make available free admission passes to 28 local arts and cultural organizations.  The program is designed to enhance the learning experience for people of all ages, and the success of the program for the last year shows the strong desire for education and access to the arts and cultural scene.

Library users with a valid library card can check out a Museum Adventure Pass at the front desk.  Admission is good for two or four people.  Each pass expires within one week from the date of the checkout.  Library patrons can also get a comprehensive brochure about the program which lists all the participating museums, along with their addresses and open hours.  You can also go to www.detroitadventurepass.org for the list of participating organizations and their hours.

 

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 If you are housebound call us to schedule a pick-up of your materials, or to arrange for us to deliver materials to you.  The service is free!

 

 

 

 

  • RENEW MATERIAL ONLINE!

You now have the ability to renew your checked out materials when you access our Card Catalog online.  Placing a hold on materials that are checked out to another patron is easy too!  To get started we will need to set you up with a login and password.  Call the library (734)449-0066, stop in, or e-mail  mbeard@northfieldtownshiplibrary.com and we will set you up.

 

 

 

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