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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