SUMMER READINGRegistration begins at the Kick-Off Party on Friday, June 2 @ 7pm …

Registration required for all programs. Programs are $.50 per child/program

BaffLing Bill the Magician June 14 @ 6:30pm40 minutes of astounding magic, audience participation, balloon sculptures, live animals and non-stop fun. All Ages.

Circus Workshop June 28 @ 4-6pmCirque Amongus is going to teach you ten different circus skills, including juggling, tightwire, unicycles, trapeze and stilts. Ages 6 and up.

Spoonman July 19 @ 6:30pmWith two ordinary spoons, The Spoonman puts on a show that will entertain all ages.

Monday Movies 6pmBring a Blanket/Bring a Snack -- FREE 6/5: American Tail (G) 6/12: The Jungle Book (2016) (PG) 6/19: Sing (PG) 6/26: Finding Dory (PG) 7/3: The Indian in the Cupboard (PG) 7/10: The Secret Life of Pets (PG) 7/17: Pete’s Dragon (2016) (PG) 7/24: Moana (PG) 7/31: Trolls (PG)

Bats in the Library June 20 @ 2pmMeet bats from across the world and learn why these wonderful animals are so important to ecosystems, and to you! You will meet four bats from around the world, includ-ing the species of bat in the book “Stellaluna’ All Ages.

Hoedown July 14 @ 7pmDress as a cowboy or cowgirl and come enjoy a good old-fashioned hoedown.

Play games, eat some food and learn a bit of line-dancing. All Ages Welcome!

Field Day July 27 @ 2pmWe will be out in the Fields, running

around, playing games and being loud. Wear old cloths, gym shoes and bring

water. Ages 6 and up

Preschool EventsA few special events for the wee ones … ages 5 and under only, please $0.50 per child/program

Horse Craft 6/13 @ 6:30pm Birdfeeder Craft 6/22 @ 10am Cowboy Sunset Craft 7/11 @ 6:30pm Pre-K Field Day 7/20 @ 10am

READ ‘EM UP, PARDNER!

Hamburg Township Library 2017

How the Summer Reading Program works at Hamburg Township Library!

1. All books read must be new to you and from the Hamburg Township Library (graphic novels and e-books count)

2. For every half-hour read, come in and put a sticker by your name on the posters in the Children’s Area of the Library.

3. Once you’ve read at least 15 hours total, you will have reached the goal and will be invited to the Summer Reading End Party (Wed. August 2 @ 6:30pm) for pizza, cookies and a free book.

4. You will be able to record your reading time from Sat. June 3 to Sat. July 29.

5. Complete one bingo line (up, down, diagonal, NO FOUR CORNERS) to receive an entry into our End Party Gift Card drawing. Cover the whole card and receive 3 entries. Must attend party to receive gift cards and one card per person. Bingo cards can be picked up at the front desk.

6. Anyone can participate in reading program but the Kids Bingo is for 17 and under please.

7. All registrations will begin the night of the KICK-OFF PARTY.

KICK-OFF PARTYFriday, June 2

7PMActivities

Food Extras

Reading Program sign-up (see above) Summer Event sign-ups (see reverse)

Popcorn and Ice Cream Sundaes Balloon Animals, Face Painting, Games

No registration for the party required

Contributing Sponsors Kosin’s Glass Dairy Queen, Hamburg Boomer’s

Music Man, Brighton

Subway, HamburgMimi’s DinerDragon Court

Freedom through Knowledge

Community service for 51 years

Thank You For Your SupportMany thanks and grateful appreciation to all who have supported the Library book sales, programs and fundraisers throughout the year.

Program PresentersMonique Wiley -

Town Peddler Craft and Antique MallKatie Peil - Alzheimer’s AssociationNancy Steinhauer - Dexter Cider Mill

Brent Lybrink - J&B Bait & TackleKim Parker - Aquatic Adventures

SEA LIFE Michigan AquariumAARP Tax Assistants

Shannon Rau, Kevin Rau - The Royal GardenersJan Borresen-Hector - Great Lakes Depression Glass Collector’s Club

Hantz GroupJohn Berkaw - SCORE Mentoring

Helen Agius-Andreae - The Ceramic Studio

Linda Boland, Joe Oldenburg, Bill Loomis, Michael Hauser, Tom Stanton, Jon Stevens,

Ken Magee, Bob Morris, Scott Peters, Kristin Meekhof, Dave Pettigrove,

George Chew

Hamburg Township LibraryVolume 16, Issue 2,

Summer June - July - August

2017

Thank You to all who

wish to remain

annoymous.

DonationsKristi Kidd

Renee LichauKathleen Brennan

Anne ColoneCarol Burns

Christine JacobyMA FischerRose Ley

Scott Hotz FamilyBridgette Rosek

Annette Greve-KoebleScrap-A-Holics

James LeeWilliam McMillan Family

David & Kathy Hentz5/3 Bank

PNC BankRoberts Well Drilling

Golden Septic

Livingston County Wildlife and Conservation Club

Todd’s ServicesHungry Howie’s

Kroger, HamburgBusch’s Market, Pinckney

Wild IndoorsJames Vasher, CPA

Livingston Eyecare AssociatesWard’s Do-It CenterZukey Lake TavernCostco, Brighton

PDQ PrintingBearclaw Coffee Co.

Talmer Bank and TrustBob Galovich

SEA LIFE Michigan AquariumTiffany Rogers & family

VolunteersAmir BaghdadchiTrevor BlohmMegan Bossio Ryan BossioCamryn Bradley Morgan Bucher Karsyn CarriveauKevin ConlonDave CodySally CrouchPeg EiblerMary Evergreen

Mallory FarmerMichaelene FarrellMike FarrellRobert GaryAnnette Greve-KoebleRiley HallKatherine HarrierHentz FamilyMatthew Hocking Richelle HockingSteve Hocking

Debbie KoopermanBridget KramerMia LitzenbergJohanna MaunuLynne McConnellMeadow McConnellDave MortonJane MurdockMarguerite PattersonDave PettigroveMarilyn Pettigrove

Kevin RauBrenda RobertsCarly RobertsChristina RobertsHailey RobertsRobin RobertsAbby StrandtChris StrandtDrew WilliamsJake WilliamsJosh Williams

Hamburg Township Library Phone: 810-231-1771

Fax: 810-231-1520 Follow us on:

Visit our website: www.hamburglibrary.org Email: hamb@tln.lib.mi.us Location: 10411 Merrill Road Mailing: PO Box 247, Hamburg, MI 48139

NON-PROFIT ORGUS POSTAGE

PAIDBRIGHTON, MI

PERMIT NO 320

Every child is born a scientist ...Come to the library and help your child be one ...

Join the S.T.E.A.M team to do several hands-on, fun science

projects including balloons, baking soda, food coloring, spaghetti noodles and so much more.

Kids under 8 and their families are

invited to attend.

Registration Required.

Tuesday, June 27 @ 6:30pm or Thursday, June 29 @10am

Tuesday, July 25 @ 6:30pm or Thursday, July 27 @ 10am

Tuesday, August 22 @ 6:30pm or Thursday, August 24 @ 10am

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Library’s Butterfly Garden by Linda Boland, Michigan State University Extension Master Gardener and Library volunteer.

Monarch Catepillaron Common Milkweed

Many other animals are taking advantage of the garden’s offerings: in early spring 2016 a female Wood Duck made a nest between the clumps of tall grass; Goldfinches and other birds enjoy feeding on seeds of the flowering plants (they don’t seem to mind when people are working in the garden just a few inches away); Praying Mantises help with pest control, as do the toads that rest under the leaves of the Wild Ginger; and then there are the humans that pick the herbs and vegetables. Shortly after its creation, the garden was certified as a Wildlife Habitat

by the National Wildlife Federation. This season the garden will be getting new plant labels, a new tree, and plenty of new plants for the butterflies and other pollinators to enjoy!

specifically chosen as hosts for the butterflies in their larval stage, when hungry caterpillars are busy munching on leaves such as mint, dill, parsley, and Wild Columbine.Plenty of nectar sources were planted to ensure that adults have an abundance and variety of food such as Coneflower, Bee Balm, and

Goldenrod. With four different milkweed varieties, the Monarch butterfly specifically benefits from the garden, as it sustains the species throughout its life cycle. In fact, the first year the garden bloomed (spring/summer 2016) several Monarch caterpillars were spotted!

Imperial Moth on Rainbow Chard

The Butterfly Garden was planted in the spring of 2016 and serves our butterfly and pollinator population by meeting the needs of these animals at each stage of life. Groundcover and foliage from plants such as Mistflower, Little Bluestem, and Rainbow Chard offer shade, shelter, and protection from predators. Plants in the garden were

Adult Summer Reading ProgramKeep reading!

More Bingos = more chances to win!

The last day to enter is Saturday, July 29.

Winners will be announced on Tuesday, August 1.

Here’s how it works: For adults ages 18 and up

Pick up a Bingo sheet at the library. (at the June 2 Kickoff Party or any time after)

Each square has a different thing to do or read at the library.

Mark off each square as your complete it.

Each time you complete a Bingo, bring your sheet to the front desk to receive a small prize, and be entered in a drawing to win a larger prize.

New!

No pesticides or herbicides are used in the garden, so natural predators are a welcome sight! Here, a Praying Mantis

climbs on Mistflower.

Seeking Artists & Crafters

for the 9th AnnualHamburg Community Fine Art & Craft Fair

Saturday, October 7, 2017

Juried Show Application onlineat www.hamburglibrary.org or at front desk, for more

information call 810-231-1771Deadline for Applications

September 29, 2017

Over 44 Talented Artist and Crafters. Over 400 visitors during this one day show.

Art amongst the Stacks!

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You’ll like our ukulele lending!Ukulele Kits are available for loan from the Library! You can also place them on

reserve by using the catalog atwww.hamburglibrary.org.

Ukulele Kits check out for 3 weekswith 1 renewal permitted if the kit is not on hold for someone else.

Ask at the Front Desk for more details.

Start Strumming . . .

MOVIES AT

THE LIBRARYAll showings are free.

No registration required. Bring a

snack and enjoy the show.

All movies will begin promptly at 1:00pm on the Thursdays

as listed.

August 24La La Land

(PG-13) 128 minutes

June 15Hidden Figures(PG) 126 minutes

July 20Patriot’s Day(R) 133 minutes

Jackie’s Book Club Join your friends and neighbors for a lively, informal adult book discussion on the first Wednesday of each month at 1:00pm. Pick up a copy of the books before the discussion dates.

June 7 July 5 August 2

I’ll drink to that

by Betty Halbreich

Non-fic: 272 p

Freedomby

Jonathan Franzen

Fic: 597 p

The One Hundred Year Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared

byJonas Jonasson

Fic: 384 p

Sept. 6August 1

Skype Chat

with E.M. Kokie

Radical

byE.M. Kokie

Fic: 437 p

Movie

12th Annual

Sept. 20

Wednesday, June 14 to Saturday, June 17, 2017Featuring fireworks, laser light shows, Lil’ HERO play area for toddlers, Special Needs Day, classic car show, Touch A Truck Day, petting zoo, Pirate High Wire Thrill Show/Treasure

Hunt, Bears of Bearadise Ranch, Wade Shows amusement rides, and much more.

Admission & activites free. Parking $5. Check the website for the full lineup, more information and pricing for

amusement rides at www.hamburgfunfest.com, email: director@hamburgfunfest.com or call 810-626-3035.