This calendar contains information about upcoming events and famous birthdays.

Bacon Book Club
Away by Amy Bloom--Wednesday, August 4th, at 7:00 pm.
Lillian gets word that her daughter might still be alive so she embarks on an odyssey that takes her from New York's Lower East Side, to Seattle's Jazz District, and up to Alaska on the Telegraph Trail toward Siberia. If you would like us to reserve a copy of the book call 734-246-8357.

Drop in Chess Game Night
Meet new challenging players every Thursday night from 7pm to 8:45pm @ Bacon Library.

Library Board Meeting
Monday August, 9th at 2:00pm.
This meeting is open to everyone, for more info call 734-246-8357.

Sit & Sew
Come on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month, from 6:30pm - 7:30pm.
This month the dates are August 11th and 25th. All skill levels are invited to drop in and
continue with a current project or start a new one. Bacon Library is a great place
to get to know people and discover other ideas on new projects.
For more information call 734-246-8357

Friends of Bacon Library Meeting
Monday, August 23rd, at 7:00pm. The group meets monthly at Bacon Library. Everyone enjoys having friends...come and be a friend at Bacon Library.

Make a SPLASH @ Bacon Library

Award Party - Summer Splash Carnival - Tiny Splashers and High Divers who have earned Summer Reading tickets are invited to bring their immediate families to Bacon Library on Saturday, August 7th from 10:00am to noon for our Summer Splash Carnival for games, refreshments and prizes!

Teens: Make Waves @ BACON LIBRARY

Lock-In Night - kids in grade 6 through age 16 @ Bacon Library
Teens who took part in the SRP and met the criteria and have turned in your permission slip are rewarded for their hard work with this all night event! Meet us at the library at 8:00pm Friday, August 13th and stay with us until sunrise! (no early birds... doors open at 8) Participants depart promptly @ 7am, or we'll put you to work cleaning up!!

(not part of summer reading):

Family Fun Night - All ages!!
Drop in the third Monday of each month at 6:30pm, (August 16th) as we have fun with Pet Friends! Families of all ages and sizes are invited to explore a different theme each month through stories, snacks and activities.

Famous Birthdays
August 1st - Herman Melville
August 2nd - James Baldwin
August 11th - Alex Haley
August 17th - Davy Crockett
August 18th - Paula Danziger
August 22nd - Ray Bradbury