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Books

And Beyond

Michigan’s First Green Library TM

March - May

2015

A LEED® Green Building

USGBC SILVER AWARD

Harper Woods Public Library

Spring is in the air.

The Energy Efficiency Program for Business

from DTE

City Manager Randy Skotarczyk assisted in getting the library

a significant savings in lighting cost as well as a chance to

continue with our goal of working as green as possible. The

library has taken advantage of a DTE program that offers a

number of lighting upgrade options that qualify for cash

incentives from DTE Energy. In each case, these options

provide both energy savings, as well as improved

performance. We now have over 500 Light Emitting Diodes

(LEDs) units installed with a projected savings

of over $2,000 per year.

If you have a business and are interested in investigating these

savings, please visit dteenergy.com/savenow

We are excited to bring you the

Summer Reading Program for 2015

This year’s program has a heroes and superheroes theme.

The children’s and early literacy slogan

is Every Hero Has a Story.

The teen slogan is Unmask!

The adult slogan is Escape the Ordinary.

Summer Reading begins Monday, June 15!

Friends Book Sale and Earth Day

Event

Friday, April 17 and Saturday

April 18

1:00 - 5:00 pm

Our first sale of 2015! Books and more to suit all ages and

interests! Pricing ranges from $.25 to 2.00 for most

items. Bag sale on green bags! Fill a bag with books for

$10 (no DVD’s or CD’s please).

Stop by for Earth Day events on both days including crafts

for the kids, music and give-aways. Buying used items

helps the environment, so stop by the sale and go green!

“Take care of the earth and she

will take care of you.”

~Author Unknown

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HARPER WOODS LIBRARY ADULT PROGRAMS SPRING 2015

Please register at the Circulation Desk or call 313-343-2575. To sign up online, use our Library Event Calendar at www.harperwoodslibrary.org.

Computer Classes for Beginners Thursdays: 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Thursday April 16, 23 and 30

Computer Basics, Internet Searching, Email

You must pre-register for these classes. Call Mrs. Kent at 313-343-2575.

Read Something Different! Book Club meets the second Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m.

March 11: Choose a book from the No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency

series by Alexander McCall Smith.

April 8: Mary Coin, by Marisa Silver

Silver takes Dorothea Lange’s “Migrant Mother” photograph as

inspiration for a breathtaking reinvention; a story of two women,

one famous and one forgotten, and of the remarkable legacy of their

chance encounter.

May 13: Red Azalea, by Anchee Min

Min was born in Shanghai in 1957. At 17 she was sent to a labor

collective, where after a number of years a talent scout recruited her

for Madame Mao’s Shanghai Film Studio. Her memoir was named a

New York Times Notable Book and was an international bestseller.

More Couponing

With Dee! Monday, April 20

@ 6:30 p.m.

The Harper Woods Library’s own

Dee Harville

will show you

how to save more money

using coupons.

Where’s It Hanging?

Keys to Selling More Art

A Free Workshop Sponsored by SCORE (for the life of your business) Monday, March 16 @ 6:00 p.m.

Tired of showing at art fairs and

events? Bored stiff as the hours

pass, talking to the interested but

not committed - and then closing

on fewer pieces than anticipated?

This workshop will be of interest

to illustrators, textile artists,

jewelry designers, painters,

sculptors photographers, and

other creative individuals.

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PHONE 313-343-2575

ONLINE @ WWW.HARPERWOODSLIBRARY.ORG

MelCat gives you access to millions

of books not available at the library.

For more information, please visit

mel.org/melcat or see a librarian.

We are working on a new

website. Our url will still be

harperwoodslibrary.org and

most of the information you see

on the site will remain. You

can expect to see the new site

in a few months.

The Red Cross Spring Blood Drive

Monday, April 6

1:00 - 7:00 pm

AARP Tax Aid

Tuesday's through

April 7

1:00 - 4:00 pm

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Family Programs Please register for these programs in the Children’s Department, on our website or call 313-343-2575.

Family Movie Night! Come to the library for a fun evening to watch the movie Alexander and the Terrible, No Good, Very Bad

Day (rated PG, 81 minutes). Bring your own dinner or snacks, if you like. Tuesday, March 24, 6:00 pm

Earth Day at the Library Go Green! Celebrate Earth Day with us! We will have several activities to celebrate Earth Day: Crafts, book swap,

music, give-aways, and our bi-annual Book Sale. See the calendar for times and dates.

“Toss or Turn” Recycling Program Learn what to recycle and what we can reuse. Rizzo Environmental Services will teach us about the

“3 R’s” of recycling, targeting preschool– early elementary aged children. Tuesday, April 21, 6:30 pm

Money Smart Week® is a program to help consumers better manage their finances. All week long we’ll be giving away copies of The Berenstain Bears' Dollars and Sense

book (while supplies last). In After School Explorers this week, children will learn about money matters. There will be resources for adults available as well. For more information, visit

moneysmartweek.org.

Programs for Children

Harper Woods Public Library 19601 Harper Ave. Harper Woods, MI 48225 (313) 343-2575 www.harperwoodslibrary.org

March - April 2015

Family Storytime Unable to come to storytime during the week? Bring your kiddos on a Saturday afternoon to enjoy stories, movement, and a simple craft. Interact with other chil-dren and practice early literacy skills. School-age kids are welcome too—you’re never too old to be read to!

Saturday, March 28, 2:00—2:45 pm

Tot Time Walkers up to 3 yrs. old, and their caregivers, are invited to share stories, songs, and finger plays, followed by a time of unstructured play.

Tuesdays, March 3-April 21, 11:15 am—12:30 pm

Crafty Afternoons One Saturday afternoon each month, children ages 5 - 11 can drop in to do a fun craft.

Saturdays, March 14 & April 11, 2:00-3:00 pm

Birthday Book Club Children birth to age five will receive a free book during the month of their birthday. Parents, just show your Har-per Woods Library Card to a children’s librarian. Made possible by donations from the Harper Woods Schools and Friends of the Library.

After School Explorers - Grades K-2 Kids in grades K-2 are invited to discover new things, have fun, make friends, read stories and make crafts. Please pre-register.

Tuesdays, March 3 & 17, April 7 & 21. 4:00--4:30 pm.

Young Librarians’ Club - Grades 3-6 We’ll have fun, learn basic library skills, have scavenger hunts, read and play library bingo. Please pre-register.

Tuesdays, March 10 & 24, April 14 & 28, 4:00--4:30 pm.

4th Annual Children’s Book Swap Recycle, Reuse! Trade your old books for new! Bring in your books (in good condition) starting April 13, and come back Saturday, April

18, 1:00– 4:00 pm, to trade them for other books.

Prime Time Family Reading Join us for a reading experience for families with children aged 6-12. Adults and children will participate together; sharing a meal first and then reading excellent books, discussing big ideas, and learning tips for reading together at home. There is a concurrent story time for younger siblings and transportation can be provided if needed. Pre-registration is required.

Wednesdays, March 25– April 29, 6:00-7:30 pm.

For more information on these programs, see our web site at harperwoodslibrary.org or call the library at 313-343-2575.

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Have ideas for the library? Programming ideas? Come to the Teen Advisory Board to share your opinions and discuss ideas. Food and drinks will be provided.

Wednesdays 6:00pm-7:30pm March 25th April 15th May 20th

Come to the library with your friends and play videogames such as Mariokart and Super Smash Bros.

Mondays

5:00pm-7:00pm

Do you want to build a snowman? It doesn’t have to be a snowman. Show your creative side by coming in to make different types of crafts.

Wednesdays 6:00pm-7:30pm March 18th

April 8th May 13th

Video Game Night DIY Crafts Teen Advisory Board

Graphic Novel/Anime Club Come discuss your favorite graphic novels and/or anime with friends. Find new items to read or watch.

Saturdays 3:30pm

March 21st

April 18th

May 16th

March 2015 - May 2015

Teen Events &

Programming

Book Club Looking for a good book? Look no further. For April we will read Grasshopper Jungle by Andrew Smith.

Fridays 3:30pm March 27th April 24th

May 29th

Get Your Write On! Write whatever you want. Really. Unleash your imagination and creativity.

Fridays 3:30pm March 13th April 17th May 22nd

Harper Woods Public Library

19601 Harper Ave

Harper Woods, MI 48825

(313) 343-2575

www.harperwoodslibrary.org

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The Harper Woods Public Library is located at 19601 Harper Avenue, Harper Woods, MI 48225

Library Director: Mary Howard, MLIS

Current Hours

Monday-Wednesday 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

Thursday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Friday - Saturday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Sunday Closed

Phone: (313) 343-2575

E-Mail: hwl@libcoop.net

Catalog: sbrb.ent.sirsi.net/client/hpw

OverDrive® eBooks: slc.lib.overdrive.com

Website: www.harperwoodslibrary.org

March - May 2015

Program & Activity Updates via EProgram & Activity Updates via EProgram & Activity Updates via E---Mail & Facebook Mail & Facebook Mail & Facebook

Get timely program & activity reminders! Send an email to hwl@libcoop.net and type Subscribe to E-NEWS in the subject line. For Facebook, search Harper

Woods Public Library and “like us!”

DVD COUPON Take out one feature DVD, get a second at no additional charge

AT THE HARPER WOODS LIBRARY

Expires: April 1, 2015

One coupon per cardholder, please

Closed: Friday, 4/3 and Saturday, 4/4 for Easter, Monday, 5/25 for Memorial Day and 5/23 and 5/30 (starting summer hours).

AARP for providing free

tax services to patrons.

The Friends of the Harper Woods Library for donations including

Maker Space learning kits, Lenovo laptop computer for staff, Teen programming for Summer Reading and a

remote for power point users.

Harper Woods Senior Pinochle Club for a $100

donation.

Harold and Diane Mertz for a donation of $50.

Patrons who participated in our Christmas drawing. This

event brought in over $50 for the library.

Wayne County Community College District’s Mary Ellen Stempfle University Center for inviting our YA

librarian to speak to dual enrollment students.

We would like to give a big thank you to Macy's “Be Book Smart” campaign and “Reading is Fundamental!” Harper Woods Public Library was awarded over 700 books worth over $1,400 through this partnership. We'll be giving lots of books away during Summer Reading, and throughout the year. This is a wonderful gift to the children who participate in the Summer Reading Program and we are grateful to the generosity of Macy’s and “Reading is Fundamental”. Many of our young patrons do not have books of their own so these books will be gifts that hopefully will inspire them to become lifetime readers. We thank you for your gift of reading to the children in the Harper Woods community.

Friends is a certified 501(c)(3); donations may be eligible for a

corporate match or federal tax deduction.

The Friends’ Michigan’s First Green Library TM Tote Bags are on sale for $10. The bags are

a great fundraiser and a nice way to contribute

to the environment. Buy one and fill it with

books that day at no additional charge!