Wednesday, May 1: MAIN: Easy as 1-2-3D Begins

Monday, May 6: SOLOMONSON: Directed Discussions, 2-4 PM MAIN: Bow Wows and Books, 6-7:30 PM

Tuesday, May 7: MAIN: Tiny Tales-Books at the Barnyard, 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM

Wednesday, May 8: MAIN: Wiggle Worms-Barnyard Fun, 10:30 AM SOLOMONSON: A Novel Bunch Book Club, 2 PM

Thursday, May 9: SOLOMONSON: Tiny Tales-Books at the Barnyard, 10:30 AM

Saturday, May 11: MAIN: Tea with Me, 1-2 PM

Monday, May 13: NORTH DICKINSON: Directed Discussions, 2-4 PM

Tuesday, May 14: MAIN: Easy as 1-2-3D Concludes

Wednesday, May 15: MAIN: Lego Challenge, 6-8 PM

Saturday, May 18: MAIN: Drop In Game Day, 9 AM-3:30 PM MAIN: Odyssey Seekers Club: The Wonder of Your Birthstone, 2-3 PM

Monday, May 20: MAIN: Directed Discussions, 2-4 PM NORTH DICKINSON: Racing to Summer, 2 PM MAIN: Racing to Summer, 6 PM

Thursday, May 23: MAIN: Look Up to the Stars, 7-9 PM

Tuesday, May 28: MAIN: Page by Page Book Club, 6 PM

Main Branch 401 Iron Mountain Street Iron Mountain, MI 49801

906-774-1218 Monday-Thursday: 9 AM to 8:30 PM

Friday: 9 AM to 6:30 PM Saturday: 9 AM to 3:30 PM Sunday: 1 PM to 4:30 PM

Solomonson Branch 620 Section Street Norway, MI 49870

906-563-8617 Monday-Friday

9 AM to 6:30 PM Saturday

9 AM to 1 PM

North Dickinson Branch W6588 M-69

Felch, MI 49831 906-542-7230

Monday and Friday 11 AM to 4 PM

Tuesday and Thursday 2 PM to 6 PM

MAY 2019

DICKINSON COUNTY

LIBRARY NEWS www.dcl-lib.org

Memorial Day Closures and Year-Round Hours

The Dickinson County Library-Main Branch will be closed Sunday, May 26, and all branches will be

closed Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday.

Please remember, after the holiday our hours of

operation will continue to be:

Summer Reading 2019 is just around the corner!

Are you ready to blast off into Summer Reading with “A Universe of Stories?” We’ll be visiting local

schools in May to give kids information and flyers about some of our exciting upcoming programs. Keep

an eye out for those flyers, and check our website, Facebook page, or your local library branch for more

details as we get closer to June!

Monday-Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday:

9 AM-8:30 PM 9 AM-6:30 PM 9 AM-3:30 PM 1 PM-4:30 PM

Monday-Friday: Saturday:

9 AM-6:30 PM 9 AM-1 PM

The North Dickinson Branch will switch over to summer hours on Monday, June 10. Those hours will

be 10 AM-3 PM Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.

Main

Solomonson

It’s all happening @ YOUR library!

Pre-school Storytimes

Introduce your child to an environment that promotes imagination, learning, and fun through stories, songs, and crafts! Miss Crystal welcomes you to Wiggle Worms, geared

toward infants 0-18 months, and Tiny Tales, for children 0-5 years!

Dickinson County Library Book Clubs

New members are always welcome to attend our book clubs! Reading selections for the next month are chosen at each meeting. Even if you haven’t read the current book, you can listen in and vote on upcoming selections!

Page by Page Book Club

Tuesday, May 28, 6 PM @ Main Branch—Iron Mountain

A Novel Bunch Book Club

Wednesday, May 8, 2 PM @ Solomonson Branch—Norway

Reading guides and book selections:

Novel Bunch: www.dcl-lib.org/norwaybookclub Page by Page: www.dcl-lib.org/pbpbookclub

Wiggle Worms

Barnyard Fun Wednesday, May 8, 10:30 AM @ Main Branch

Registration Opens April 29.

Tiny Tales

Books at the Barnyard Tuesday, May 7, 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM @ Main Branch

Registration Opens April 29. Thursday, May 9, 10:30 AM @ Solomonson Branch

Anyone planning to attend a storytime session at the Main Branch now must register ahead of time. Each session will be capped at 12 children. A waiting list will be available.

Please sign up at the circulation desk or call the Main Branch at 906-774-1218.

Easy as 1-2-3D

Wednesday, May 1—Tuesday, May 14 @ Main Branch

Need a 3D printing job done? Let your library help you out! Between May 1 and 14, patrons may submit a USB drive with an

STL file of a 3D item, and we will print the item with the 3D printer we currently have on loan from the

Superiorland Library Cooperative. All print jobs require prior approval and must follow library policy.

Cost is $1 per gram of filament used. If you don’t have a particular 3D item in mind, we will have a list of possible items

available for you to choose from. You will be asked to fill out a form with pertinent information

when you drop off your USB drive at the circulation desk. Please contact the Main Branch at 906-774-1218

with any questions.

Bow Wows and Books

Monday, May 6, 6-7:30 PM @ Main Branch

Kids of all ages can practice their literacy skills in a fun and

accepting environment by reading to friendly canines at this popular monthly program! Therapy dogs

Thor, an English Mastiff, and Clara, a Yorkshire Terrier, are your partners in this reading

adventure. Please sign up at the circulation desk or call the Main

Branch at 906-774-1218 to reserve a 10-minute time slot with

either or both dogs!

Tea with Me

Saturday, May 11, 1-2 PM @ Main Branch

Kids of all ages and their parents are invited to a tea party storytime at the library! We will read “Tea Rex” by Molly Idle, decorate cookies, and do crafts. Required registration opens Monday, April 29. Attendance is capped at 20 children, but a waitlist

will be available. Please call the Main Branch at 906-774-1218 to register!

Lego Challenge

Wednesday, May 15, 6-8 PM @ Main Branch

Legos aren’t just for kids; they can provide a fun and educational

pastime for all ages! In this program for high-schoolers and adults, par ticipants will receive a challenge card to make a Lego

creation. See how many cards you can complete in one hour!

Drop In Game Day Saturday, May 18, 9 AM—3:30 PM

@ Main Branch

It’s all fun and games at the library! We’ll have a cart of

board games ready to use and plenty of table space. Just bring a few of your best

gaming friends and you’re all set! For all ages.

Odyssey Seekers Club: The Wonder of Your Birthstone

Saturday, May 18, 2-3 PM @ Main Branch

Sherri Erickson from Erickson Jewelers will present fascinating information about birthstones at this program for kids in grade 3 and up and adults! She also will show how customized

pieces are made from wax molds and sketches.

Look Up to the Stars

Thursday, May 23, 7-9 PM @ Main Branch

Meet Kevin Manning, an astronomer who worked as a NASA consultant! He

will teach kids in grade 2 and up and adults about the moon, planets, and stars, and allow them to observe these celestial objects through high-powered

telescopes. This will provide a great introduction to this year’s Summer

Reading theme: A Universe of Stories! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Racing to Summer

Monday, May 20 2 PM @ North Dickinson Branch

6 PM @ Main Branch

Meet Kim Darst of Husky Haven Kennels and a sled dog! Kim will talk about the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, including preparation, the trail itself, and a book written about her Iditarod journey called “Cotton’s Tale.” Copies of the

book will be available for purchase. For all ages! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Editor: Nikki Younk

Mission Statement - Dickinson County Library

The Dickinson County Library strives to enhance the quality of individual, family, and community life by providing information, materials, and services that are readily available and responsive to the needs of all our patrons. The library aspires to balance traditional, historical, entertaining, and modern library services provided at a reasonable cost. Paramount to the library is empowering our community, stimulating an interest in reading, cultivating a love of lifelong learning, and providing welcoming spaces where patrons can try new things to encourage everyone to achieve their personal, educational, and professional goals.

LIBRARY BOARD

The regular monthly meeting of the Dickinson County Library Board will be held Tuesday, May 14 at 5 PM at the Main Branch.

Board Members

William Cummings, Chair Susan Khoury, Vice Chair Katy Driscoll, Secretary Audrey Smith, Treasurer Donna Hayes, Trustee

Directed Discussions

This is your opportunity to speak with Library Director Megan

Buck in an open forum. Stop by to say hello and bring questions,

suggestions, or concerns regarding library services. No appointment

is necessary.

Monday, May 6, 2-4 PM @ Solomonson Branch

Monday, May 13, 2-4 PM @ North Dickinson Branch

Monday, May 20, 2-4 PM @ Main Branch

Caroline Furno Memorial Fund

We are pleased to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Caroline D. Furno Memorial Fund with the

addition of titles to our collection. The fund was established on May 10, 1989 to remember and honor Furno’s life and her appreciation for classical music. The following titles will be on display May 6-13 at the Main Branch. To reserve a title, inquire at the

circulation desk, call the Main Branch at 906-774-1218, or visit our website at

www.dcl-lib.org.

A Mad Love: An Introduction to Opera by Vivien Schweitzer 782.1 S

Mad Scenes and Exit Arias: The Death of the New York City Opera and the Future of Opera in America by Heidi Waleson 792.5097 W

Claire Lilja Memorial Fund

The Dickinson County Library is pleased to announce the 2019 Claire A. Lilja Memorial Fund selections. Established by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.R. Lilja,

this fund honors Claire’s memory with the latest resources in the areas of nutrition, linguistics, basic

economics, and preventative medicine. The following titles will be on display May 13-20 at

the Main Branch. To reserve a title, inquire at the circulation desk, call the Main Branch at

906-774-1218, or visit our website at www.dcl-lib.org.

Effortless Healing: 9 Simple Ways to Sidestep Illness, Shed Excess Weight, and Help Your Body Fix Itself by Joseph Mercola 613.2 M

Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home by Julia Child 641.5944 C

The Complete America’s Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook by Carl Tremblay 641.5973 C

Audrey and Orville Swanson Memorial Fund

We are pleased to announce the addition of titles to our collection that remember and honor the lives of Audrey and Orville Swanson. These titles reflect their interests

in bird watching, quilting, knitting, woodworking, camping, gardening, and fly fishing.

The following titles will be on display May 20-27 at the Main Branch. To reserve a title, inquire at the circulation desk, call the Main Branch at 906-774-1218, or visit our

website at www.dcl-lib.org.

The Green Witch: Your Complete Guide to the Natural Magic of Herbs, Flowers, Essential Oils, and More by Arin Murphy-Hiscock 133.43 M

Mixed Media Techniques for Art Journaling: A Workbook of Collage, Transfers, and More by Kristy Conlin 702.81 C

The Hunter’s Way: A Guide to the Heart and Soul of Hunting by Craig Raleigh 799.2 R