THE DISTRICT TIMES Volume 16, Issue 4 December 2016

Hateful Things Exhibit

Beginning in early February and running through February 18, the library will host an exhibit titled Hateful Things in the upper lobby. This 39-piece traveling exhibition contains items from the late 19th century to the present, embodying the terrible effects of the Jim Crow legacy. This exhibition, borrowed from the Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia at Ferris State University, features an extensive collection of racist objects that trace the history of the stereotyping of African-Americans.

Curator and founder of the Jim Crow Museum, Dr. David Pilgrim, Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion at Ferris State University, explains in his essay The Garbage Man: Why I Collect Racist Objects: “I collect this garbage because I believe, and know to be true, that forms of intolerance can be used to teach tolerance.”

As part of the library’s Black History Month programming, GVSU Professor Dr. Rik Stevenson will tell the story of suicide on board African slave ships. Dr. David Pilgrim will discuss the history and purpose of the Jim Crow Museum. Filmmaker Craig Dudnick, will screen his documentary Alice’s Ordinary People, the story of Chicago civil rights activist Alice Tregay. And in our Sunday Concert Series, East Lansing musician and historian Ray Kamalay will share information and music regarding the Haitian Revolution. See page four for more details.

Survey Says?

In September, we asked our patrons about their use of and experience with library technology. Some of the more interesting statistical findings from this survey were:

98% of respondents had visited the library within the last year

56% continue to visit at least once per week

98% accessed the library’s resources from outside of the library (home, work, school, etc.).

National research on how the public uses computers and the Internet in libraries has shown that people use public access computers to accomplish a variety of social, educational, and economic tasks. From our September survey, we found similar results in our library. The library’s computers are used for:

social inclusion – 37%

health and wellness – 37%

civic engagement – 32%

eCommerce – 22%

In addition, 12% of our usage is for people seeking employment, applying for positions, searching for upgrades to their current position, preparing a resume, and other job-related activities. And 20% of respondents reported they used the library’s computers for class research, completing classwork, or doing homework.

We value your input and feedback. Please watch for future surveys seeking input on additional topics.

Adopt-a-Book for the Holidays

Contact Us John Martin, Director 616-842-5560, ext. 212 jmartin@loutitlibrary.org

Kerry FitzGerald, Assistant Director 616-842-5560, ext. 233 kfitzgerald@loutitlibrary.org

Laura J. Kraly, Adult Services 616-842-5560, ext. 220 lkraly@loutitlibrary.org

Allison Boyer, Youth Services 616-842-5560, ext. 219 aboyer@loutitlibrary.org

Gail Skruch, Business Manager 616-842-5560, ext. 231 gskruch@loutitlibrary.org

Larry Halverson, Community Relations 616-842-5560, ext. 222 lhalverson@loutitlibrary.org

Adult Information Desk 616-842-5560, ext. 214

Youth Information Desk 616-842-5560, ext. 216

Local History and Genealogy 616-842-5560, ext. 225

LDL Board of Trustees Susan Robertson, President Grand Haven Township 616-846-2236 srobertson@loutitlibrary.org

Kathleen Osmun, Vice President Robinson Township 616-566-6773 kosmun@loutitlibrary.org

Mary Jane Belter, Secretary Grand Haven Area Public Schools 616-842-0877 mjbelter@loutitlibrary.org Dave De Young, Treasurer City of Grand Haven 616-847-3519 ddeyoung@loutitlibrary.org

Burton H. Brooks City of Grand Haven 616-842-9195 bhbrooks@loutitlibrary.org

Helen Bulthouse Robinson Township 616-844-7393 hbulthouse@loutitlibrary.org

Caryn Lannon Grand Haven Township 616-850-0663 clannon@loutitlibrary.org

Joe Lyons City of Ferrysburg 847-334-8594 jlyons@loutitlibrary.org

Local History and Genealogy

Loutit District Library has the perfect gift for booklovers on your holiday list. Once again, The Bookman in Grand Haven is partnering with the library in this holiday giving program. Browse through the special display of Adopt-a-Book children’s books at the Bookman. Purchase a book from the display and the store will deliver your purchase to the library. Adopting a book for the library is a great way to memorialize a departed loved one or honor a cherished family member or friend. LDL staff will place a bookplate in your gift book to recognize your donation. Be sure to fill

out the accompanying form so we can send you a thank you! In addition, the library maintains an online wishlist of books, DVDs, and music CDs at Amazon.com for children and adults. Access the Amazon Wishlist through the library’s website by clicking on the Adopt-a-Book link at www.loutitlibrary.org. This is a fast and easy way to donate to Loutit District Library. For more information on the Adopt-a-Book program, call the library at 616-842-5560, ext. 214 or The Bookman at 616-846-3520.

Genealogy One-on-One Tutoring

Are you interested in getting started with genealogy? Our Local History and Genealogy staff is happy to help. Make a one-on-one appointment with Jeanette Weiden or Elizabeth Potter by calling 616-842-5560, ext. 225.

GenChat

Are you interested in genealogy? Do you have a brick wall you cannot get past? Do you need the support of other genealogists? Loutit District Library has the thing for you. Join others and talk genealogy in the Local History and Genealogy Room. This monthly group, led by Jeanette Weiden, meets every third Thursday. Everyone - from the beginner to the advanced - is welcome to come. Upcoming dates: December 15,

January 19, and February 16.

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Washington Street, Grand Haven December 1950

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Storytime For children 5 and under with an adult. For weekly themes, please ask at the Youth Desk. Mondays at 6:30 pm December 5 January 16, 23, and 30 February 6, 20, and 27 Wednesdays at 10:00 am December 7 January 18 and 25 February 1, 8, and 22 Thursdays at 10:00 am December 8 January 19 and 26 February 2, 9, and 23

Play ‘n’ Learn Tuesdays: December 13, January 10, February 14 at 9:30, 10:45 am and 6:00 pm A literacy playgroup for children ages 5 and under with an adult. Sponsored by the Ottawa Area Intermediate School District.

Adventures in Music January 21 at 2:00 pm February 25 at 2:00 pm Ages 4-7 A fun and educational class with Kindermusick-certified instructor Val Letenyei Registration required.

Family Pajama Storytime January 4 at 6:30 pm Wear your jammies, bring a stuffed animal to this storytime, and then leave your fluffy friend for a sleepover. Check the library’s website to see the fun adventures the stuffed animals have that night!

Lego Maniacs December 27 and February 4 at 2:00 pm Create your own LEGO masterpiece. LEGOs provided. Ages 4+

Movie Matinee December 29 at 2:00 pm: THE BFG February 17 at 2:00 pm: TBA

Reading with Breslyn December 10, January 14, and February 11 at 2:00 pm Kids can practice reading to Breslyn the therapy dog.

Special Needs Storytime

January 31 at 6:30 pm For special needs students (K-6). Registration required.

Be My Valentine Craft February 11 at 2:00 pm

Library Mini Golf

Starts at 1:00 pm on January 3.

Ends at 4:30 pm on January 6.

Bring the family and play mini golf

at stations throughout the library.

For all ages.

Polar Express Holiday Reading Club

December 19–January 15 Read during the holidays for a chance to win a gift certificate. Open to kids and teens. Sign up at the Youth Information Desk.

Teen Corner (grades 7—12)

Exam Week Study Space January 22—26 Extra space is reserved for studying and enjoying snacks! Times vary by day.

Video Game Tournament February 18 1:00—4:00 pm Program Room A Test your Super Smash Bros. Brawl talent against others in this competition to see if you are the best! Gift certificate prize to the winner. Snacks provided. Grades 7—12 Registration required.

All programs are held in the Youth Program Room on the Upper Level unless otherwise stated.

For more information and/or registration, please visit the interactive calendar at www.loutitlibrary.org

Youth Programs

Adult Programs

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Registration Information

Please note that some programs require registration and fill up fast. Registrations begin one month prior to program date. To register, visit www.loutitlibrary.org and click on Classes & Events or call 616-842-5560, ext. 232.

All programs are held in Program Room A on the Lower Level unless otherwise indicated.

For more information, please visit the interactive calendar at www.loutitlibrary.org

Adult Coloring Afternoon December 3, January 14 (Program Room B), and February 4 at 1:00 pm Take a break from your busy life and come color at the library. Coloring sheets, colored pencils, markers, and other media are provided along with drinks and snacks.

Traditional Irish Music Session December 17, January 21, and February 18 at 1:00 pm Whether a beginner or an advanced session player, bring your Irish musical instrument and participate in LDL's merry band of Irish session players. Music will be provided. Even if you don't play, come and listen. This program is in partnership with the Celtic band Uneven Ground.

A Christmas Celebration with the Boardwalk Brass of Grand Haven

December 19 at 6:00 pm

Upper Level Lobby Join the ten-piece Boardwalk Brass for an

hour of music to celebrate the Christmas

season. Selections will include both sacred

and secular favorites.

Play Board Games with Play More Games

January 14 at 10:00 am

We will be playing games such as Ticket to

Ride, Splendor, Dominion, Viceroy, Seven

Wonders, Clash of Cultures, and Merchants

and Marauders. Other games may be

available. Bring your own games to share.

Zentangle® January 19 at 6:30 pm

Join Barbara Carlson and learn the art of

Zentangle®. The creativity options and

pattern combinations are boundless. Anyone

can do it. No experience necessary. There is

a $10 materials fee payable at time of

registration. To register, visit the assistant at

Library’s Public Computing Desk.

Registration required.

LDL Book Club

January 26 and February 23 at 7:00 pm

Program Room B

Pick up a copy of each month’s selection at the

Adult Information Desk.

Needle Felted Birds

January 26 at 6:30 pm

Learn the art of needle felting while

creating a felted cardinal. There is a $10

materials fee payable at time of

registration. To register, visit the attendant

at the Public Computing Desk. Registration

opens December 27. Registration required.

Sixth Annual Massage & Wellness Expo Rescheduled from October 29

February 11 from 11:00 am—2:00 pm

West Michigan Massage Therapists will be

donating free massages. What could make

it even better? Local doctors and businesses

will be teaching how to stay healthy before

and after your massages. Discover new

techniques and the different kinds of

massages available, and see how therapists

are unique in their craft.

An Evening with Dr. Ginger Decker

February 16 at 7:00 pm

Need to lose weight, boost energy, and supercharge your health? Come and meet Dr. Ginger for an energetic and informative evening, and learn about the mind-body connection, super nutrition, and detoxification.

Learning to See Creatively: How to Take Great Photos with Any Camera

February 23 at 7:00 pm

Sometimes what you need isn’t a better

camera but solid knowledge of the

principles that go into making a great

image. Photographer Jennifer Batts will

explore ideas, techniques, and composition

guidelines for improving your photography.

Anyone with any kind of camera can attend

and learn something new and can start

taking better photos.

Cabin Fever Reliever 2016

Sign up for this adult reading program at the

Checkout Desk. Read or listen to 10 books

from January 3 —March 31 and receive a

lunch bag/salad shaker.

Black History Month Programs Jumping Overboard February 2 at 7:00 pm This presentation by Rik Stevenson, faculty associate at GVSU, will examine suicide by drowning as a form of resistance during the Transatlantic Slave Trade.

“Hateful Things” Traveling Exhibit February 5 through 18 The thirty-nine piece traveling exhibition contains items from the late 19th century to the present, embodying the terrible effects of the Jim Crow legacy.

Using Objects of Intolerance to Teach Tolerance and Promote Social Justice February 6 at 7:00 pm Dr. David Pilgrim, founder and curator of the Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia, will discuss the Museum’s mission and vision, and its strategy of using historical and contemporary racially-demeaning artifacts to teach about race, race relations, and racism.

Documentary Movie Screening “Alice’s Ordinary People” February 7 at 7:00 pm Alice’s Ordinary People is about common people like Alice Tregay affecting amazing change for human rights. Meet the filmmaker, Craig Dudnick.

SUNDAY AFTERNOON CONCERT SERIES

World Slavery: The Haitian Revolution and the Rise of American Music

February 12 at 2:00 pm

Upper Level Lobby

See page five for more information.

Winter Holiday Music December 11 at 2:00 pm Upper Level Lobby

Phil Passen uses the beautiful sound of the hammered dulcimer to showcase traditional and modern melodies and songs celebrating Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, and the winter solstice. This is a wonderful and exciting way to enjoy familiar and not-so-familiar holiday music.

Wyatt & Shari Knapp January 8 at 2:00 pm Upper Level Lobby

Wyatt and Shari Knapp are known for their sparkling vocals, lush harmonies, and a tasteful blend of music that reaches into genres as rich and diverse as bluesy folk, bluegrass, and timeless classics of the 1940s. They serve up fresh arrangements of obscure covers, time-tested favorites, and original tunes for audiences of all ages.

World Slavery: The Haitian Revolution and the Rise of American Music February 12 at 2:00 pm Upper Level Lobby

In this Black History Month lecture/concert, guitarist Ray Kamalay puts African American and American music in the perspective of world history. With both story and song, Ray traces the development of slavery from ancient Rome to its links with American society.

Computer Classes

Registration is required. Register in the Public Computing center on the Lower Level of the library or online. A $10 deposit is required and will be returned to you or credited to your credit card if the class is attended or if a cancellation notice is received at least 24 hours prior to the start of the class. All classes are held in the Computer Classroom on the Lower Level. Intro to Word

January 10, February 23, or March 28, various times

Using Twitter as a News Feed

January 16 at 10:00 am

Create a Google Account

January 16 at 6:30 pm

Intermediate Word

January 19 at 6:30 pm

Intro to Excel

January 26, March 2, or April 6 at various times

Intro to PowerPoint

February 2 at 10:00 am

Intro to MS Publisher

February 9 at 6:30 pm

Mail Merge

February 16 at 6:30 pm

Podcasts

February 20 at 10:00 am

Introduction to Google Email

February 20 at 6:30 pm

Intermediate Excel

March 16 at 6:30 pm

Wikipedia, Six Degrees of Separation

March 20 at 10:00 am

Introduction to Google Docs

March 20 at 6:30 pm

Advanced PowerPoint

March 30 at 6:30 pm

Additional Google classes will be held in April and May

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Funding for these concerts is generously provided by the Matilda and Harold Crane Donor Advised Fund of the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation.

Sunday Afternoon Concert Series

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Library Hours

Monday-Thursday 9:00 am-9:00 pm

Friday 9:00 am-6:00 pm

Saturday 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Sunday 1:00 pm-5:00 pm Closed Sundays, starting Memorial Day weekend, through Labor Day weekend. Check the interactive calendar on our website for the latest updates and special closings.

Cheapstacks Used Book Store Cheapstacks Used Book Store, run by the Friends of Loutit District Library, is located on the Lower Level. Browse, shop, donate!

Monday 10:00 am-5:30 pm 6:30 pm-8:30 pm

Tuesday 10:00 am-5:30 pm

Wednesday 10:00 am-5:30 pm 6:30 pm-8:30 pm

Thursday 10:00 am-5:30 pm

Friday 10:00 am-4:00 pm

Saturday 10:00 am-4:00 pm

Sunday 1:00 pm-4:30 pm