Bacon Library's Calendar - November 2009

"Bacon Library: Your Key to the Past, Present and Future"

Bacon Memorial District Library-Thanksgiving Holiday Closed
The Library will be closed Thursday, November 26th through Sunday, November 29th.
The Library will reopen on Monday, November 30th. at 10:00 am. Happy Thanksgiving!!


The Friends Book Sale:
The Friends of Bacon Library offer an ever-changing selection of books
and other media for sale in the Library's multi-purpose room during library hours.

Drop In Chess Game Night:
Meet new challenging players, come and learn or just come and watch.
Every Thursday night from 7-9pm at Bacon Library. Chess is very relaxing
and fun to play. For more information call 734-246-8357.

Baby Time: 6-18 months
The current 11 week session continues on Tuesdays through November,
from 11:00-11:20am. Boost your baby's brain power and have fun at
Bacon Library with each class. We request 1 caregiver per child
at the sessions/classes. Sign up today or call, 734-246-8357.

Toddler Time: 18-36 months and 1 caregiver
The 11 week session continues on Wednesdays through November
at 10:00am OR 11:00am. Its filled with short stories, songs
& movement activities. Sign up today by calling 734-246-8357.

Preschool Storytime: 11 week session continues
Tuesdays at 10:00 OR Wednesdays, at 1:00 pm.
Both classes are alike, they are 30 minutes each and prepared for ages 3-5.
The session contains stories, simple games, songs and fingerplays.
Sign up at Bacon Library, or call 734-246-8357.

Bacon Book Club:
Loving Frank by Nancy Horan
Read along with us!! Better yet-meet with us on
Wednesday, November 4th, at 7:00 pm. At Bacon Library!!
Call 734-246-8357 if you would like us to reserve a copy of the book for you.

Drop-in Wii!!
Showcase your Wii skills or learn how to play at Bacon Library
on Thursday, November 5th, from 3:00 - 4:00pm. Open to all ages.

Library Board Meeting Monday, November 9th, at 2pm.
The meeting is open to everyone; for more information call 734-246-8357.

Sit & Sew: Finish or start that quilting project
Wednesday, November 11th & 25th. All skill levels are welcome to drop in
between 6:30 & 7:30pm. Come join Bacon's "Sit & Sew" every 2nd & 4th
Wednesdays of each month, for more information call 734-246-8357.

Teen Advisory Board: 6th Grade & up!
Thursday, November 12th, 3:30-4:30pm.
Students attending 6th grade and up are welcome to attend
Bacon Library's monthly meetings. Join with others your age
for a say in what happens @ Bacon Library; plus refreshments!

Bowers School Farm: Live animals
Bacon Library is hosting Bowers school Farm animals on
Saturday, November 14th, at 2:00pm. Space is limited; please pick up your
free tickets for this event beginning November 2nd at Bacon Library.

Family Fun Night:
Join Bacon Library every 3rd Monday, November 16th, at 6:30pm.
Families of all sizes and ages are invited to drop in to enjoy activites,
stories and a snack. This month we'll focus on Harvest Feast. 734-246-8357

Read with Mecka the Therapy Dog at Bacon Library!
If you know a new or struggling reader a therapy dog can help children build confidence
and reading skills in a relaxing environment. Mecka the gentle Great Dane and her trainer
Roseann will be at Bacon Library Thursday, November 19th, between 4pm and 5pm.
Contact us for an opportunity to read one on one with this patient listener 734-246-8357.

Friends of Bacon Library:
The Friends of Bacon Library welcomes new members to their meetings on Monday,
November 23rd @ 7:00pm at the library. Come be a friend of the library they are a
vibrant group of volunteers.

"Giving Tree"
Starts Nov 30th through Dec 19th. The patrons of Bacon Library can bring in
new items such as: mittens/gloves, hats & scarfs and place them on the
giving tree. Many items are collected and delivered to local charities.
Lets keep this tradition of giving alive, come place your item(s) on the
giving tree today to help keep someone warm tommorrow!

Pets Need Comfort Too:
Begins Nov 30th through Dec 19th at Bacon Library.
There is a continual need for gently used but clean blankets, towels, sheets,
washcloths, bowls, leashes, collars, pet beds, food, etc. among local animal shelters.
Donations of all types of clean items, are being collected during library hours.
A box will be available for drop off then distributed to our local shelters.


BIRTHDAYS:

November 1--Stephen Crane
November 8--Margaret Mitchell
November 11--Kurt Vonnegaut
November 18--Mickey Mouse
November 30--Mark Twain

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Bacon Memorial District Library 45 Vinewood Wyandotte MI 48192

8/24/09