July 2009

This calendar contains information about upcoming events and famous birthdays.

**HOURS FOR THE 4TH OF JULY HOLIDAY **

CLOSED : Friday, July 3rd and Saturday, July 4th, Independence Day Observed.

BACON BOOK CLUB:
The Luncheon of the Boating Party
by Susan Vreeland.  Susan has just returned with a vivid exploration of one of the most beloved paintings in the world; Renoir's Luncheon. Discussion Wednesday, July 1st, at 7:00pm, at Bacon Library.. Call 734-246-8357 if you would like us to reserve a copy of the book for you.

BOOK SALE The Friends of Bacon Library offer an ever-changing selection of books and other media for sale in the library's multipurpose room during library hours.

"Drop In Chess Game Night" - Meet new challenging players at Bacon Library every Thursday night, from 7-9 pm.

Sit & Sew night - Start or Finish that Quilting project
Wednesday, July 8th starting at 7pm, and 22nd at 6:30pm. All skill levels are welcome to drop in on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Call 734-246-8357 for more info.

Library Board Meeting - 2nd Monday of every month.
Monday, July 13th at 2:00pm. This meeting is open to the public, for more info call 734-246-8357.

Friends of Bacon Library Meeting - 4th Monday of every month July 27th, at 7pm. This meeting is open to everyone, come and join in with this group of energetic volunteers. For more info call 734-246-8357.

Be Creative @ Bacon Library

Registration for all Summer Reading Clubs:
June 13th through July 25th
Report back to the library on progress between:
June 20th and August 1st.

SUMMER READING CLUBS @ BACON LIBRARY:


    June 13th - August 1st.
    Awards and incentives for readers of all ages! Sign up at the Library today!!

          Little Stars: A Read-out-loud program for children ages 0-6.

Creators: For independent readers from Kindergarten through those entering 5th grade.

          Expressionists: For students entering grade 6 through age. 16

Programs are suitable for all ages and are always free of charge                            

Tales & Tunes @ Bacon Library -continues - All ages welcome!
Join us for new stories, songs, and fingerplays each week!
Wednesdays from 10:30-11:00am; June 17th through July 29th.

Create a Craft @ Bacon Library - continues
Make and take crafts for elementary age students;
drop in on Tuesdays from 10am-12pm; June 16 through July 29th.

Palette of Players @ Bacon Library - All ages welcome!                                                                                             007.jpg007.jpg007.jpg 007.jpg007.jpg
Join us for new stories, songs and finger plays each week!
- continues
Babies & Toddlers: Mondays from 10:30-10:50am; June 15th through July 20th.
Preschool and up: Wednesdays from 10:30-11:00am; June 18th through August 6th.

Thursday, July 16th, 3:00pm -  Animals Create! - The Org. for Bat Conservation brings live bats!
Monday, July 20th, 6:30pm  -  Play with Your Food - A fun family activity for all ages!
Thursday, July 23rd, 3:00pm - Jason Abbott - Amazing tricks by a very funny magician.
Thursday, July 30th, 3:00pm - Poetry Fun - You're a poet and you may not know it!
                                                                            
                                                                                                                                       

Programs are suitable for all ages and are always free of charge. Please sign up for these programs.

Teens : Express Yourself @ Bacon Library
Open to students beginning 6th grade in the fall
through age 16. Please sign up for all programs
in advance by calling 734-246-8357.

Wednesday, July 1st, 1:00 pm -Teen Book Discussion
Be ready to discuss "Beloved Dearly " by Doug Cooney. Munchies provided.
Contact the library if you'd like a copy of the book reserved for you.

Wednesday, July 8th, 1:00 pm - Paint Like Pollock Party
Make a Pollock-like masterpiece of dribbles and squirts.
Wear old clothes; it may get messy!

Wednesday, July 15th, 1:00 pm - Re-create a T-shirt
Breathe new life into an old T.
Bring a shirt you won't mind cutting and decorating.

Wednesday, July 22nd, 1:00 pm-The Balloon Meister Workshop.
Marc Meyer demonstrates and teaches us to make
some wacky balloon creations.

Wednesday, July 29th, 1:00 pm-Teen Book Discussion.
Be ready to discuss "Surviving the Applewhites by Stephanie Tolan.
Munchies provided. Contact the library if you'd a copy of the book reserved for you.

Famous Birthdays
July 4th - Louis Armstrong
July 6th - Beatrix Potter
July 7th - Robert Heinlein
July 11th - E.B. White
July 21st - Ernest Hemingway

July 22nd - S.E. Hinton
July 24th - Amelia Earhart
July 30th - Emily Bronte

Bacon Memorial District Library 45 Vinewood Wyandotte MI (734) 246-8357

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