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2008 Summer Reading Program *Beginning June 1st for kids ages 4-11* “Swarm” over to the library and find something fun to read. Each book you read earns you an entry in our drawing jar for great weekly prizes. Finish your summer reading log, and you’ll be invited to our Reading Bug Blast in August for more fun and prizes.
Summer Fun Programs Friday, June 6th, 10 am-noon—Summer Reading Kickoff Sign up for summer reading, and “bee our guest.” We’ll have games, giveaways, and real six-legged critters to inspect throughout the summer.
Friday, June 13th, 10-10:45 am—Puppet Show Joyce Davis & Friends will present “Marvin the Marvelous Monarch” and “The Humorless Hungry Honeybee.”
Thursday, June 26th 10-10:45 am—Professor Anson Pantz Presenting “Insects Do the Strangest Things” Don’t miss the fun!!!
Friday, July 25th, 11-11:45 am—Bug Predators: Bats! Get up-close to these interesting creatures from the Bat Conservancy. Enjoy a Michigan summer of reading! Colon Township Library’s family summer reading program 2008
June 19th, 6p.m. Healthy Bugs Sarah Hagen from the Sturgis hospital will present the program and show us how to avoid some of summer’s not-so-friendly bugs.
July 10th, 6p.m. Celebrate Butterflies We will talk about how to attract butterflies and build homes for them. Then we’ll give away some supplies for you to make your own buggy paradise!
July 31st, 6p.m. Swedish Weaving Helen Stuby will be sharing some of her projects and tips for making your own Swedish Weaving projects.
August 7th, 6p.m. Buggy Snacks & Crafts Diana Fair and Linda Kline from the MSU Extension Family and Consumer Information office will share some great ideas for insect-inspired fun.
August 30th, 1p.m. History on the Lawn Larry Massie will present a fascinating program on Michigan history while you enjoy ice cream from the Colon Historical Society. Come and learn some interesting facts about our great state! *** Our 2008 summer reading and activity programs for children, teens, and adults are paid for with frunding from: Colon Township Library’s TEEN Summer Reading & Event Program 2008
June 10th, 6p.m. Fairy Gardens Indiana Master Gardener Maxine Troyer will help us design our own “fairy” container garden. Bring a container (Maximum 4” opening and max. 18” height) to plant into and any miniatures you would like to add. July 15th, 6p.m. Beeswax Candles Join us for a fun program making your own candles… No bees allowed! August 1st, 11a.m. CSI:Library Kristi Zurawski will share the very interesting world of forensic entomology with us. Please join us for lunch afterward… if you dare!
Teen Book Discussion Group Selections June: Fever 1793 – meeting July 8th at 6 pm July: The Beetle and Me August: Squashed Sept: Claws We will have drawings for prizes throughout the summer. To qualify, you must read a book, volunteer at the library, participate at one of the programs held at the library, or do an art project relating to the theme for the summer. Colon Township Library's Old Time Craft Workshop Schedule for 2008 ******************* Thursday, July 31, 2008 - Swedish Weaving - A little bit of fabric, a small amount of thread, a beautiful project. Thrusday, October, 2008 - Blackwork Embroidery - Try a new technique & broaden your needlework horizons. Thursday, December 4, 2008 - Knifty Knitter - Get ready for gift-giving time & learn this easy craft to share with you family. The Friends of the Colon Township Library provide the funding for these workshops. New Computer User Tutorial A tutorial designed to help people who have never used a computer before compliments of The Library Network. http://tech.tln.lib.mi.us/tutor/
Alternative Energy - the National High School Debate Topic, For information and requirements regarding the Economic Stimulus Payments, click on the link below. Save the library postage costs, and get your reserve & overdue notices more quickly!
Give the library your email address. Stop at the desk, or email us at colon@monroe.lib.mi.us Registered borrowers may renew and reserve items online. You can also search our library holdings; click on "Online Card Catalog" under Quick Finds on the right side of this screen. To access your account, go to "Account Login." You must have your library card. If you do not have a library card, call us or stop in and we will give you your library card number and show you how to access your account. Colon Township Library is now participating in the statewide MeLCat interlibrary loan system. You may access the statewide catalog by clicking the link below, or through www.mel.org. You will need your 14-digit patron registration number, and you must be a borrower in good standing with the library. If you have questions, please come to the circulation desk or call the library for assistance. Have you accessed www.mel.org? This is a fantastic resource funded by the state of Michigan for its citizens. Included are databases to hundreds of periodicals, books, practice tests, web sites and more. Most are accessible from your home computer; all are available at the library. We would be happy to show you more about "Mel" at the library! College students and other laptop users: CTL is now wireless! Magicians enjoying the Library's wireless connection during Magic Week. TumbleBooks is an online library of animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they’ll love. Try TumbleBooks as a courtesy of the Colon Township Library! |
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