July 2008

This calendar contains information about upcoming events and famous birthdays.

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

CLOSED : Friday, July 4th & Saturday July 5th, 
Independence Day Observed.

BACON BOOK CLUB:
The Glass Castle
by Jeannette Walls.  A remarkable memoir of resilience and redemption, and a revelatory look into a family at once deeply dysfunctional and uniquely vibrant. Wednesday, July 2nd, at 7:00pm. Call 734-246-8357 if you would like us to reserve a copy of the book for you.

Catch the Reading Bug @ Bacon Library

Summer Program continues through August 14th!
Read some books, win some prizes!
Sign up at the library today!

SUMMER READING CLUBS @ BACON LIBRARY:


    June 14th - August 2nd.
    Awards and incentives for readers of all ages!

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

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

       Transformers: For students entering grade 6 through age 16.

Spin A Tale @ Bacon Library - All ages Welcome.
Join us for new stories, songs, and fingerplays each week!
Wednesdays from 10:30-11:00am; June 18th through August 6th.

Creative Critters @ Bacon Library
Make and take crafts for elementary students;
drop in on Tuesdays from 10am-12pm; through July 29th.
                                                                            
Ant-ics @ Bacon Library - All Ages Welcome
Programs are suitable for all ages and are always
free of charge.
Funding for Programs generously provided by the Friends of Bacon Library.

The Piano Lady-Wendy Rollin performs!
Thursday, July 17th, 3:00pm.
This activity is funded in part by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the Michigan Humanities Council.
                                                                                                                                           
Adam Mellma-Enjoy this high-energy story teller.
Thursday, July 24th, 3:00pm.

This activity is funded in part by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the Michigan Humanities Council.
                                                                                                                                          
Buggy stories and songs!- Karen Czarnik

Thursday, July 31st, 3:00pm.
Buggy stories and songs!

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

Teen Metamorphosis @ 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 2nd, 1:00 pm -Teen Book Discussion
Be ready to discuss "Love that Dog" by Sharon Creech. Munchies provided.
Contact the library if you'd like a copy of the book reserved for you.

Wednesday, July 9th, 1:00 pm - Altered Books
Change an old book into a work of art.

Wednesday, July 16th, 1:00 pm - Alter Your Inside
Join yoga instructor Elizabeth Feirtag for calming, meditative moves.
Wear comfortable clothing.

Wednesday, July 23rd, 1:00 pm-Alter Your Outside
Use a stencil and natural henna dyes to create
temporary, but long lasting, body art.

Wednesday, July 30th, 1:00 pm-Teen Book Discussion.
Be ready to discuss "Running Out of Time by Margaret Peterson Haddix.
Munchies provided. Contact the library if you'd a copy of the book reserved for you.

Thursday, July 31st, 1:00 pm-Teen Improv
Karen Czarnik brings out the budding actor in us all. If you are too shy to be on stage, come and watch!

Sit & Sew night - Start or Finish that Quilting project
Wednesday, July 9th between 7 and 9pm.  All skill levels are welcome to drop in on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Call 734-246-8357 for more info.

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

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.

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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