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livoniapubliclibrary.org @ The Livonia Public Library March & April 2018 Upcoming Events MARCH 2 Dr. Seuss Storytime MARCH 5 Storytime Registration MARCH 13 Writing Workshop MARCH 14 Great Female Artists MARCH 15 Noontime Concert MARCH 15 Rain Gardens MARCH 18 The Music Lady MARCH 21 Washer Necklaces MARCH 26 Grand River Avenue MARCH 30 - LIBRARY CLOSED APRIL 1 Thank you for another successful book sale! Inside kid & tween programs 2-3 teen programs 4-5 adult programs 6-7 APRIL 12 Card Making Workshop noontime concerts 8 APRIL 16 Collectibles movie programs 9 APRIL 19 Noontime Concert library highlights 10-11 APRIL 21 Microbot Battle exhibits 11 APRIL 30 Titanic gifts & memorials 11

Kid & Tween Programs livoniapubliclibrary.org/kids STORYTIME PROGRAMS Children s storytime and music programs are open to all children. All children younger than three years old must be accompanied by an adult (one child per adult), unless otherwise specified. Space is limited so register early! Registration begins Monday, March 5. Register for storytimes in person or by phone. BABY STORYTIME* Ages 12 to 23 months with parent or loving caregiver. Songs, simple stories, and other activities that introduce our youngest patrons to the pleasures of the library. Registration required. Mondays, March 12 through April 23 Session 1 (12 to 17 months): 9:30-9:50 a.m. Session 2 (18 to 23 months): 10:30-10:50 a.m. TODDLER STORYTIME* Ages 24 to 36 months. Stories, fingerplays, and large movement activities for that terrific two in your life. Registration required. Thursdays, March 15 through April 26 10:15-10:45 a.m. Wednesdays, March 14 through April 25 *Drop-ins and siblings welcome. 10:15-10:45 a.m. Thursdays, March 15 through April 26 *Drop-ins and siblings welcome. 10:15-10:45 a.m. DROP IN STORYTIME Ages 0-5. Stories, marches to musical instruments, fingerplays, and large-movement activities. Parents and siblings welcome to join in. No registration required. Thursdays, March 15 through April 26 9:15-9:45 a.m. BEDTIME STORYTIME Ages 1-6. Join us for a relaxing, lullaby-inspired quiet evening storytime. Children are encouraged to come in their jammies! No registration required. Come when you can! Thursdays, March 15 through April 26 6:30 p.m. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME* Ages 3 to 5. Enjoy stories, songs, and more! Registration required. Tuesdays, March 13 through April 24 10-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, March 14 through April 25 *Drop-ins and siblings welcome. 11-11:30 a.m. Thursdays, March 15 through April 26 *Drop-ins and siblings welcome. 11-11:30 a.m. MUSICAL MAYHEM All ages welcome. Fun with action songs, fingerplays, instruments, beanbags, parachute time, and a short story. Parents and siblings welcome to join in. No registration required. Wednesdays, March 14 through April 25 10-10:30 a.m. DROP-IN PLAYDATE All ages welcome. Missing storytime? We're having an informal play date! Grab your friends or come and meet some new ones! Children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. Wednesdays, February 28 & March 7 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Thursdays, March 1 & 8 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. *Registration required. Register by phone or in person at the Children s reference desk. 2

livoniapubliclibrary.org/kids READING WITH MAX* Ages 5 to 12. For ALL readers! Bring your favorite book and practice your reading skills with Max, our certified therapy dog (he is a very good listener!). Registration required. Saturdays, March 17 and April 7 1 p.m. POKÉMON CLUB Ages 7 to 17. Bring your own cards and battle it out with your friends, bring your DS and play our games, or use our wifi to play online, share books, games, and all things Pokémon. We ll also be planning activities with the Pokémon GO! App. Everyone ages 7 to 17 is welcome, from those just starting to collect to those who compete in a league. Mondays, March 12 and 26; April 9 and 23 5:30-7:30 p.m. READ ACROSS AMERICA DR. SEUSS STORYTIME* Ages 0-6. Read Across America Day is a nationwide reading celebration that takes place annually on March 2 Dr. Seuss s birthday. Join us for a special storytime and enjoy silly Seuss games, crafts, and eat birthday cake! Registration required beginning Monday, February 5. Friday, March 2 10-11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m. THE MUSIC LADY: BEVERLY MEYER All ages welcome. The Music Lady's first CD is turning 20, so we are having a party!! The event is free and fun for the whole family. Please arrive by 1:40, the performance will be filmed and we will need photo releases. No registration required. Sunday, March 18 2 p.m. CELEBRATION OF KITES* Ages 7-12. Learn about and make fun, animal-shaped indoor kites. Find out about delta-wing, diamond, par foil, and other outdoor kites while making your own. Materials and instructional handouts will be provided. Weather permitting, we'll go outside and fly them! Registration required beginning Saturday, April 7. Saturday, April 21 1-2 p.m. MONEY SMART WEEK STORYTIME* Ages 3-6. Join us for a money-related storytime. All children will decorate and take home their very own bank and receive a copy of the book Lots and Lots of Coins. Registration required beginning April 10. Saturday, April 28 11 a.m. STAR WARS CRAFT FUN* Ages 7-12. Have fun with other Star Wars fans while making your own glowing toy light saber and felt finger puppets. Learn about all of the Star Wars movies (knowledge of the books and movies welcome, but not required) and play games! Dress as your favorite character if you like. Registration required beginning Saturday, February 17. Saturday, March 3 1 p.m. SCAVENGER HUNTS All ages welcome. Can you find all of the special characters hidden across the children s room? Find all 6 of them, tell a librarian, and get a sticker or bookmark to take home! March Hunt: Dr Seuss April Hunt: Peter Rabbit THE GAME OF MONEY* Grades 4-8. Learn the ins and outs of earning, spending, and saving money. Presented by Zeal Credit Union. Registration required beginning April 14. Saturday, April 28 1 p.m. 1000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN* It s easy to participate in this FREE program which encourages parents to read 1,000 books with their Preschoolers. Mark off the books you have read on your reading log. When you reach 100, show us your log to receive your prize and your new reading log. As children reach their milestones, their names will be displayed in the Livonia Public Libraries on our walls of fame. Come in and sign up today! You will get your log when you register, or you can download the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten iphone App. *Registration required. Register by phone (734) 466-2493, or in person at the Children s reference desk. 3

Teen Programs TEEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE Join our Teen Advisory Committee and offer input to Teen Service Librarians on our Teen collections and programs. Enjoy snacks, meet other like-minded Teens, gain valuable organizational experience and leadership skills, and fulfill various community service obligations. Interested Teens can come to our meetings at 6 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month in the Bennett Civic Center Branch meeting rooms. Volunteer credits available. *Please note the April meeting is on April 12, the second Thursday of the month. Thursdays, March 1 and April 12 6- POKÉMON CLUB Ages 7-17. Bring your own cards and battle it out with your friends, bring your DS and play our games, or use our wifi to play online, share books, games, and all things Pokémon. We ll also be planning activities with the Pokémon GO! App. Everyone ages 7 to 17 is welcome, from those just starting to collect to those who compete in a league. Mondays, March 12 and 26; April 9 and 23 5:30-7:30 p.m. CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP Grades 7-12. Learn about creative characters and conflicts from published author Beth Rodgers. Registration not required. Tuesday, March 13 MFAT, MUSIC FOR ALL TEENS! Grades 7-12. Join us for lively discussions about your favorite music, news, bands, venues, concerts, gossip, new releases, listenings, and more! Bring your music with you on a phone, ipod, laptop, or device. Tuesdays, March 20; April 3 and 17 6:00 p.m. TEEN STORYTELLING GROUP Grades 7-12. For more information contact Ken at 248-893-4010 or bignotti@livoniapubliclibrary.org. Tuesdays, March 27; April 10 and 24. 6:00 p.m. livoniapubliclibrary.org/teen DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS FREEPLAY Join this exciting adventure led by our experienced Dragon Master. All interest levels are welcome! Mondays, March 5 and 19; April 9 and 23 6:30-8 p.m. STORYTELLING BASICS Grades 7-12. Musician and storyteller Karen Bonnici will guide us through story prompt games, story expansion activities, and creating story adaptations from popular folklore. Tuesday, March 6 6 p.m. FORMAL DRESS EXCHANGE The Sandburg Library hosts a FREE ongoing formal dress exchange program for teens needing a formal dress or wanting to donate one. Browse from home by clicking on Formal Gown Exchange on our Teen webpage. Ongoing MOTOR CITY MASSACRE: MICROBOT BATTLE COMPETITION Grades 7-12. Bring your battle micro robot to our first ever battle competition in collaboration with the Michigan Combat Robot Organization. Register your microbot for battle online at robotcombatevents.com/events/68. Saturday, April 21 11 a.m. WII SUPER SMASH BROTHERS BRAWL TOURNAMENT Grades 7-12. Battle your friends for fun and prizes! Monday, April 30 5:30 p.m. *Registration required. Register by phone at (734) 466-2490, online (livoniapubliclibrary.org/whatsup), or in person at the reference desk. 4

livoniapubliclibrary.org/teen Follow Us LPLTeenServices LivoniaPublicLibraryTeenServices Event cybercalendar livoniapubliclibrary.org/whatsup DRAWING AND PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST Grades 7 to 12. Our annual drawing contest is here! The categories for entries are manga and non-manga. Submissions accepted in person or by email at bignotti@livoniapubliclibrary.org or nlomas@livoniapubliclibrary.org Entries must be submitted by Monday, April 30 at 9 p.m. Entries will be judged by the Teen Advisory Committee at their meeting on May 3. Same rules apply for the Photography contest only 2 submissions per person per category. Categories are black and white and color. April 2-30 WRITER S CONTEST Grades 7 to 12. Are you a budding novelist? Share your original story, poem, essay, fan fiction, or novel with the Teen Advisory Committee and possibly win a prize! Winners will be chosen on April 12, 2018 by the Teen Advisory Committee. Submit your work in person or by email to bignotti@livoniapubliclibrary.org or nlomas@livoniapubliclibrary.org. Entries must be turned in by March 29, 2018. HARRY POTTER CLUB Recommended for ages 11 and up Did you know the library has its own Harry Potter Club that meets every Thursday to enjoy crafts, activities, and trivia about Harry Potter? Come and get sorted to sit with your house. We meet Thursdays from 5-6 p.m. in the meeting rooms at the Bennett Civic Center Library. Thursdays, March 1 April 19, 2018 *no meeting on April 5 5-6 p.m. April 12: Quidditch April 19: Final feast for year 6 March 1-29 *Registration required. Register by phone at (734) 466-2490, online (livoniapubliclibrary.org/whatsup), or in person at the reference desk. 5

Adult Programs WRITERS GROUP Are you writing fiction? Join the Livonia Public Library's Writers' Group and receive feedback and inspiration from fellow writers as well as the opportunity to have your writing looked over by a trained Writing Consultant! Contact Noelle Lomas at (734) 466-2485 or nlomas@livoniapubliclibrary.org for more information. Wednesday, March 7 and April 4 7-8:30 p.m. BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Join the discussion every second Monday of the month. The group is led by Librarian Anne Sharp. For more information, call Anne at (734) 466-2156. GREAT FEMALE ARTISTS OF DETROIT Celebrate Women s History Month by joining us for a presentation on Great Female Artists of Detroit with author Suzanne Bilek. Wednesday, March 14 livoniapubliclibrary.org/adultservices RAIN GARDENS Rain gardens are beautiful, functional garden areas that filter storm water, minimize soil erosion, and provide habitat for wildlife. Drew Lathin of Sustainable Landscapes will explore the benefits of rain gardens and teach participants how to design and build their own. No registration required. Thursday, March 15 Monday, March 12 Monday, April 9 Hero of the Empire The Underground Railroad by Candice Millard by Colson Whitehead 7-8:30 p.m. 7-8:30 p.m. COFFEE AND COLORING Relax and enjoy a free cup of coffee, hot chocolate, or tea while coloring a page or two from an adult coloring book. Supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own. Tuesdays, March 6 and April 10 6:30-8 p.m. MICHIGAN CAMPAIGN FINANCE: WHO IS PAYING FOR WHAT? Craig Mauger, the director of The Michigan Campaign Finance Network, will provide information on how campaign finance works in Michigan. His presentation will include how to identify dark-money funded campaign mailers and advertisements, and how to find out who's funding a TV Ad. HISTORY LIVES: DON HAFFNER, MUHKO MEMORIES The Peace Corps began under the administration of John F Kennedy. From its inception the goal was to send American volunteers to areas of the world in need. Thousands of Americans answered the call to this global service Don Haffner was one of them. He taught English in South Korea from 1972-1975 and will share his personal experiences along with providing a history of this prominent and effective organization. Monday March 19 WOVEN WASHER NECKLACES* Join us for a tutorial on making woven washer necklaces. These chic necklaces are easy to make and super cute! Participants will make one necklace to take home. Registration and materials fee of $2 required. Wednesday, March 21 7-8 p.m. Monday, March 12 *Registration required. Register by phone at (734) 466-2490, online (livoniapubliclibrary.org/whatsup), or in person at the reference desk. 6

livoniapubliclibrary.org/adultservices PIZZA & PAGES: LIBRARY READING GROUP* Join us at Buddy s Pizza at 33605 Plymouth Rd in Livonia for a friendly book discussion and delicious pizza (pizza provided). Registration is required. Please call Noble Branch at (734) 421-6600 or Sandburg Branch at (248) 893-4010 to sign up. @ Buddy s Pizza: @ Buddy s Pizza: Monday, March 26 Monday, April 23 The Remains of the Day Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy by Kazuo Ishiguro by John LeCarre HISTORY LIVES: JON MILAN, GRAND RIVER AVENUE Time to pack your bags and take a trip along one of the pre-interstate roads in the state of Michigan. Author Jon Milan will take the audience back to US-16 s beginnings and follow it throughout its history. Monday March 26 SPRING CARD MAKING WORKSHOP* Participants will leave with 3-4 of their own ready-to-bemailed cards. Material and supplies provided. Registration is required. Please call Noble Library (734-421-6600) or Sandburg Library (248-893-4010) to save your place. Thursday, April 12 12:30-2 p.m. COLLECTIBLES: COINS, COMICS AND CARDS Join Richard Rea, owner of A to Z Comics and Collectibles, as he talks about what makes items valuable and how to determine their worth. He'll also talk about where to buy and sell. Limit of one item per person for him to evaluate. Monday, April 16 FINANCIAL SCRAPBOOKING* Learn how to create a financial scrapbook a consolidation of your financial presence in a single location to help you and/or your loved ones understand your financial situation for planning purposes and in emergency situations. Registration required beginning March 1. Wednesday, April 25 HISTORY LIVES: HIDDEN FACTS ABOUT THE TITANIC AND THE MAKING OF THE HOLLYWOOD MOVIE The Titanic s time in the public eye has ebbed and flowed since its foundering, most recently resurrected in James Cameron's 1997 blockbuster movie. Plan to attend this program as Pam Craig and Judi Kulchar discuss a multitude of aspects of the disaster and the making of Cameron's film. Monday April 30 COMPUTER INSTRUCTION Our staff can assist you with computer and ereader basics. E-READER INSTRUCTION* We provide one-on-one instruction on using your tablet/ nook/kindle/ipad to checkout and download books from our ebook collections. This service is for Livonia residents only since you need to have a valid Livonia library card to check out our ebooks. By appointment only AWESOME OATS* Participants will make one dozen peanut butter & chocolate chip oatmeal energy balls and one serving of overnight oats (choice of mocha, peanut butter banana, or strawberries and cream). Participants must bring their own small/medium mixing bowl and mixing spoon. Registration required. Wednesday, April 18 7-8 p.m. ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING* Need help with computer basics, e-mail, word processing, or other computer-related topics? Some one-on-one tutoring sessions are available. Call the Civic Center Adult Reference Desk at 734-466-2490 for available dates and times. Registration is required. By appointment only *Registration required. Register by phone at (734) 466-2490, online (livoniapubliclibrary.org/whatsup), or in person at the reference desk. 7

Noontime Concert Series Join us every month for a special concert that will entertain audiences of all ages. All concerts take place in the Bennett Civic Center Library Atrium, begin at 12:15 p.m., and are free to attend. Bring your brown bag lunch and enjoy the show. Co-sponsored by the Livonia Arts Commission. livoniapubliclibrary.org TWO GUYS GARY AND NIEMENSKI, THEIR ACCORDIONS, Thursday, Thursday, March 15 March 15 Join Ed Olszewski and Tom Marshall (and their accordions!) for 45 minutes of accordion classics and maybe a polka or two! GARY NIEMENSKI, Thursday, April 19 Local guitarist Gary Niemenski will help rid us of those wintry blues with songs from the 60's through the present, from rock to ballads. Need help with your GENEALOGY PROJECT? GENEALOGY SATURDAYS Are you working on your ancestral tree? Join Carl Katafiasz, Head of Adult Services at the Bennett Civic Center Library, for help with your genealogy project. This month topics will include nicknames and cemetery research. Programs are free and no registration is required. Saturday, April 21 9:15 a.m. Access Ancestry Library Edition using our internet stations as well as our genealogy computer. Access to this valuable resource is provided for use within the library only. 8

livoniapubliclibrary.org Movie Programs All movies are free and no registration is required. Films are subject to change. Contact the Library to confirm titles. INTERNATIONAL FILM SERIES (FORMERLY FILM MOVEMENT SERIES) Join us each month to watch a contemporary or classic foreign film. All films are previewed and selected by a librarian, and will be shown with English subtitles. Due to their sometimes mature themes and content, these films are recommended for adult audiences (sorry, no food or drink allowed). SATURDAY CINEMA All ages welcome; young children must be accompanied by an adult. Join us every month for a free G or PG-rated film (sorry, no food or drink allowed). Monday, March 19 Monday, April 16 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. The Teacher (2016) The Wedding Plan (2016) Slovakia and Czech Republic, Israel, 110 minutes 103 minutes Saturday, March 10 Saturday, April 14 2 p.m. 2 p.m. Coco (PG) Wonder (PG) 109 minutes 113 minutes WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES Each month enjoy a different classic film (sorry, no food or drink allowed). TEEN ANIME NIGHT Enjoy cutting edge teen anime, discussion, and trivia. Seating and some snacks will be provided, but feel free to bring your own! Cosplayers will be awarded! Monday, April 16 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 13 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 14 Wednesday, April 11 2 p.m. 2 p.m. The Adventures of Singin In the Rain (1952) Robin Hood (1938) 103 minutes 102 minutes 9

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livoniapubliclibrary.org Library Highlights All Livonia Libraries will be closed Friday, March 30 - Sunday, April 1 But you can access our ebooks anytime! Download ebooks, audiobooks, movies, digital magazines, and more from our website, even when the Library is closed! EXHIBITS The Livonia Arts Commission maintains a one thousand square Foot art gallery on the second floor at Civic Center Library. Call Community Resources at (734) 466-2540 for exhibit information. MARCH 2018 APRIL 2018 Joppich Student Show Livonia Public Schools (Student Artwork) Check your local branch for other rotating exhibits. MEMORIAL AND COMMEMORATIVE DONATIONS A gift to the Livonia Public Library s collection is a unique and special way to pay tribute to friends and family. For more information go to livoniapubliclibrary.org and click on Donations. Kristy Hilton THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING DONORS... Jean Timpe Corrine Connolly Connie McMillan Steve Kallio 11

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY The Friends of the Library are an active group of volunteers with over 800 members. The mission of the Friends is to provide support for the services and programs of the Livonia Public Library. ROBERT AND JANET BENNETT CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY 32777 Five Mile Road (734) 466-2491 Mon - Thurs: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fri & Sat: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun*: 1-5 p.m. *(during the school year) THE FRIENDS USED BOOK STORE The Used Book Store was opened by the Friends in June 2006. The store is run completely by volunteers and stocked with donations from the community. The Friends Book Store at the Bennett Civic Center Library is open on: Tue & Wed: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thur: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Book Store phone: (734) 466-2495 CARL SANDBURG LIBRARY 30100 Seven Mile Road (248) 893-4010 Tue: 12-8 p.m. Thurs: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. FRIENDS OF THE LIVONIA LIBRARY BOARD 2017-2018 President: Dick Zimmerman Vice-President: Donald Lynch Secretary: Laura Herrod Treasurer: Veronica Eggert Chuck Chandler Diane Edwards Liz Doughtery Barbara Fried Steve Hadley Directors: LIBRARY DIRECTOR Toni LaPorte Chuck Hicks Ruth Kibler Vicki Shelley Stephanie Wilson Terry Viviani LIBRARY COMMISSIONERS Chair: Cathy Condon Co-Chair: Donna Anagnostou Dawn Borregard Christine McQuiston Diane Policelli ALFRED NOBLE LIBRARY 32901 Plymouth Road (734) 421-6600 Mon: 12-8 p.m. Wed: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. VEST POCKET LIBRARY 33000 Civic Center Dr. (734) 466-2559 Mon - Fri: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING DATES 4 p.m. Monday, March 19 Alfred Noble Library Monday, April 16 Bennett Civic Center Library livoniapubliclibrary.org 12