Thank you Fall 2018 White Lake Township Voters! Operating millage renewal passes! Yes 59% No 41% We look forward to providing you with eight more years of excellent library service New Library Building Progress PRELIMINARY NEW LIBRARY - looking true south Steel Structure of New Library - 8/24/18 Continued on next page Inspiration through information
Library Building Update Since groundbreaking on May 2, the new library building construction is in full swing. May & June The site was cleared, building pad prepared, footings set, rough site utilities installed and work started on two detention ponds. Construction began on the water line from the Neighborhoods of White Lake to Kroger. This water line was a $400,000 unbudgeted expense that the Township Board required of the library before issuing a building permit. July The foundation walls were completed, detention ponds established and seeded along with additional work on the water line. Connecting the new water line to the building pad was necessary to meet the Township s criteria before continuing with the vertical structure of the library. August The structure of the building is starting to take place as shown on the front page of the newsletter. Steel beams and columns, interior/exterior masonry walls were erected. Site lighting and rough electrical underground were installed. The water main connection was completed, allowing installation of the water line to the library building. We are on track to have the building enclosed in late fall to avoid winter conditions. The new library building should open in early summer 2019. Monthly progress reports are on the library website, and timely pictures are on our Facebook page. Coming soon: a drone tour of the site! Current Floor Plan of Library
Please register online @ whitelakelibrary.org or by calling 248-698-4942 ext. 3. Space is limited so registration is requested for most programs. Registration for White Lake residents begins 2 weeks prior to each program, unless noted. Non-residents may then register 1 week prior to each program. Fall Story Time (limited enrollment) Stories, songs, finger plays and a craft. Session 1: Sept 18 Oct 31 Registration required beginning Tuesday, September 4 Session 2: Nov 13 Dec 19 Registration required beginning Monday, October 29 **No Story Time November 20 & 21** Toddler Story Time For children ages 2 3. Approx. 30 minutes. Tuesday at 10:30 am or Wednesday at 11:30 am Preschool Story Time For children ages 3 5. Approx. 45 minutes. Tuesday at 1:30 pm or Wednesday at 10:30 am Baby Play Birth to 24 months with caregiver Enjoy a morning of play at the library with music, songs, fingerplays, books, and toys. Fridays, 10:30 11:30 am September 7 & 21, October 5 & 19, November 2, 16 & 30 and December 14 Yoga for Kids Grades 2-5 Come build strength, flexibility, and coordination in a fun, playful way! You are invited to learn how to stretch and relax through the use of simple yoga poses. Please bring a yoga mat or towel with you for this program. Wednesdays, 6 6:30 pm September 12, October 17, November 14 and December 12 Okay2Say Community Seminar Parents and Caregivers Presented by the Department of the Attorney General, this presentation provides an overview of the Okay2Say student seminars and emphasizes practical tools presented through the Michigan Cyber Security Initiative designed to help keep children safe online. Saturday September 15, 11 Noon ** Caregiver must be present in the library if children are 12 years of age and under. Children's Programs Tail Waggin Tutors Ages 5 and up These lovable dogs make great listeners and reading to a therapy dog helps build confidence and self-esteem in a fun, non-judgmental environment. Please register for one fifteen-minute time slot. Thursdays, 6:40 7:40 pm September 20, October 18, November 1 and December 13 Slime Time Grades 2 5 Have some ooey gooey fun as we mix-up and experiment with different slime recipes. Saturday September 29, 11 Noon Storybook Bingo Grades K 2 with caregiver Join us for a family story time, a unique game of bingo, and of course - PRIZES! Thursdays, 6:30 7:30 pm October 4 and November 29 Family Craft Time Grades K - 5 with caregiver We invite your family to come get crafty at the library. STRETCH your imagination and create warm memories together! Saturdays, 10:30 am 11:30 am October 6 and November 17 Lego Club (Drop-In) Ages 3 and up with caregiver We provide the bricks; you provide the creativity! Imagine and engineer a masterpiece by following the monthly theme or do your own thing. Stay the entire 2 hours or drop-in for a little while. No registration required. Saturdays, 10:30 am 12:30 pm Oct 13 and Nov 10 Pizza Pages Grades 3 5 Join our fall book club! We ll read and discuss GREAT books while enjoying pizza and an activity. The first 10 kids to register get to KEEP a copy of the book! Pick up your book at the youth desk. October 10: The Cardboard Kingdom by Chad Sell (Registration begins Wednesday, September 12) December 5: Wild Robot by Peter Brown (Registration begins Wednesday, November 7) Wednesdays, 6 7 pm
Children's Pg. 2 ** Caregiver must be present in the library if children are 12 years of age and under. 2nd Annual Literacy Pumpkin Contest Create your favorite book character from a pumpkin and enter our contest! Paint and embellish your pumpkins in any way that you desire. However, CARVED pumpkins will NOT be accepted, thank you! Stop by the library for more details. Monday, October 15 Saturday, October 27 Drop-In Halloween Craft All ages with caregiver Stop in to create something spooky for Halloween. No registration required. Monday, October 22 Wednesday, October 31 Ghoulish Goodies Grades 2 5 Join us as we create trick-ortreat bags and creepy treats to celebrate Halloween. Thursday Oct 25, 6 7 pm Family Movie All ages with caregiver Come and watch a movie the whole family will enjoy on our big screen. Popcorn provided. Bring your own drinks in containers with covers. Call the library for the movie title. Saturday October 27, 10:30 am 12:30 pm Just Dance Tourney Grades 2 5 Show us your moves! Dance battle on the WiiU for prizes. Wednesday Nov 7, 6 7:30 pm Drop-In Thanksgiving Craft Celebrate the holiday by making a decoration for your home. No registration required. Tuesday, November 13 Wednesday, November 21 Gingerbread House Contest Join us in our annual gingerbread house contest! Decorate a house for the season and bring it to the library. Houses will be taken to the White Lake Tree Lighting on December 6 and prizes will be awarded to winners in each of the 3 categories. Tuesday, Nov 13 Wednesday, Dec 5 Ballet Theatre All ages with caregiver Join Modern Messages Dance Company s Youth Ballet Theatre and watch carefully as the treasured dolls come to life in The Nutcracker. Have fun and dress up for a picture with your favorite ballerina following the show. Thursday November 15, 6:30 7:30 pm Holiday Window Decorating Party All ages with caregiver Bring the whole family to the library and decorate a window to celebrate the season! Thursday December 6, 6:30 7:30 pm White Lake Community Tree Lighting Fisk Farm Near Walmart The staff and Friends of the White Lake Township Library will again be participating with a gingerbread house contest and children s crafts. Entry forms and rules will be available at the library. Friday December 7, 6 8 pm A Visit with Santa! Remember to bring your camera and get some great pictures! Space is limited. Sign up for one of the following times: 10 am 10:30 am 10:30 am 11 am 11 am 11:30 am Saturday December 8, 10:00 11:30 am Craftsmas Grades K - 5 with caregiver Make and wrap hand-made gifts to share with your loved ones during the season of giving. Saturday December 15, 2:30 3:30 pm Save the Date! Preschool Open House Come to our open house where you ll have a chance to find out what each school offers and if it s right for your child. Preschools who would like an opportunity to showcase their facility must call by January 22 to reserve a table. Saturday January 26, 2019, 10:30 am 1:30 pm
Teen Programs (Grades 6 12, unless specified) Register for all programs beginning Tuesday September 4, unless otherwise stated. Call 248-698-4942 ext.3 or register online @ whitelakelibrary.org Animeniacs Come hang out with fellow anime fans as we watch popular shows that you vote on each month. Cosplay welcome! Saturdays, 2 3:30 pm September 15 and October 13 BLT (Board of Library Teens) We meet Tuesday nights to hang out, play games, make crafts, talk about books and programming ideas and eat lots of snacks. Become a member today! Tuesdays, 6:30 7:30 pm September 18 and October 30 Pizza & Paperbacks Join our teen book group and get a free book to keep. Come discuss the book while devouring pizza! The first 10 teens to register will receive a copy of the book thanks to the Friends of the White Lake Township Library. September 25: Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson (Registration begins Tuesday September 4) November 27: The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken (Registration begins Tuesday September 25) Tuesdays, 6:30 7:30 pm Potter Painting & Wand Making Come create Harry Potter inspired fluid paintings and decorate your own wand with Camille Leinbach from Autumn Moon Aesthetics in celebration of Harry Potter s 20th anniversary! Saturday September 29, 2:30 4 pm Literary Pumpkin Contest All Ages Decorate a pumpkin as your favorite book character and you could take home a prize! Drop off your pumpkins between October 15-27. Pumpkins will be judged by October 31 and winners will be announced in four categories, including Kindergarten - 2nd, 3rd - 5th, teen and family. No carved pumpkins please Game On! After Hours Fortnite Ages 10 and up Grab a friend and come play Fortnite on the library computers together after hours. Pizza and prizes included! Friday October 19, 6:30 8:30 pm Book Folding 101 Saturday October 27, 2:30 4 pm Holiday Window Decorating Come into the library and decorate our windows for the season. Tuesday December 4, 6:30 7:30 pm Ages 10 and up Calling all gamers! Choose your favorite songs and dance along with other teens to Just Dance 2018 on the WiiU. Tuesday October 16, 6:30 7:30 pm Learn how to fold pages of a book and turn it into a masterpiece of words and pictures! No experience necessary.
Adult Programs Registration requested for all programs, unless otherwise noted. Space is limited, so please call 248-698-4942, ext. 2 or register online @ whitelakelibrary.org Computer Club Drop in & ask questions, share tips for using technology with monthly topics. First Thursday each month: 2 3:30 pm September 6: Excel October 4: Fake news November 1: Pronunciator-free online language learning December 6: Smart phones Movie Matinee for Adults Newly released films shown with closed captioning. Call for movie title and to register. Free popcorn! Second Thursday each month at 2 pm September 13, October 11, November 8, December 13 Read and Discuss Led by OCC Professor Emerita Sandra Sutherland Second Tuesdays, 6:30 7:30 pm Copies available at the information desk. Sept 11: Books for Living by Will Schwalbe Oct 9: Love and Other Consolation Prizes by Jamie Ford Nov 13: The Madonnas of Leningrad by Debra Dean No meeting in December. What s Cookin @ the Library? Adults - select a recipe from a cookbook at the reference desk, prepare it for the meeting & be entered into a drawing for a new cookbook. Saturdays, 1 2 pm September 22: Potluck & casseroles November 17: Holiday recipes Computer & Technology Assistance Please call 248-698-4942, ext. 2 to schedule a half hour session of individual help. Preserving Memories Crafty Saturdays for Adults Oct 6: 2:30 4 pm: Iris folding Nov 3: 10:30 noon: Fabric gift bags Dec 15: 10:30 noon: Santa tulle wreaths Bring a friend or loved one to the library to share life stories. We ll record your conversation & give you a cd to keep. Call for more information. Senior Book Group at Dublin Community Senior Center 685 Union Lake Road Want a daytime book group? This group is for people 50 years of age and older, meeting the third Thursday each month from 10:30 11:30 am. Books are available at Dublin Center, including large print and audio versions. September 20: The Sleepwalker by Chris Bohjalian, who will be joining us via Skype! October 18: The Shadow Land by Elizabeth Kostova November 15: Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng December 20: The Testament by John Grisham
Adult Programs Pg. 2 Special Events Year of the Tiger: 1968 The Detroit Historical Society shares the history of the World Series win by the Detroit Tigers 50 years ago. Monday September 24, 6:30 pm The Great Influenza OCC s Dennis Fiems investigates the influenza pandemic of 1918, in this 100th anniversary of the deadliest natural disaster in human history. Tuesday October 2, 6:30 pm The Faygo Book with author Joe Grimm The stories will tickle the taste buds and memories of Detroiters & Faygo lovers everywhere. There will be a pop quiz & samples to enjoy! Monday October 8, 6:30 pm Michigan Libraries for Life Learn how to register to be an organ, tissue, or eye donor & save lives. October 9-15 Visions of War, Dreams of Peace On the 25th anniversary of the Vietnam Women's Memorial, photos & poetry express women s perspective on wars. Monday October 15, 6:30 pm Elder Law Attorney Sanford Mall will provide legal information on topics relevant to the elderly. Monday October 22, 6:30 pm Spooky Michigan Michigan s haunted history will send a chill down the spine of skeptic & believer alike, plus deliver a few laughs between the goosebumps! Monday October 29, 6:30 pm To End All Wars OCC s Dennis Fiems examines the November 11, 1918 WWI armistice & how it sowed the seeds for future conflicts. Monday November 26, 6:30 pm Annual Holiday Recipe Exchange Submit a favorite holiday recipe to the library by Friday, November 30, make it & share it at the meeting. Monday December 3, 6:30 7:30 pm Books with Background: The Great Halifax Explosion by John U. Bacon Non-fiction book group with history background from OCC s Dennis Fiems. Books available at the library. Tuesday December 11, 6:30 7:30 pm Annual Wrapping Party Drop in & use our large tables to wrap your gifts. Supplies available and donations welcomed. Adults only, please. Monday December 17, 10 am 7:30 pm
News from the Library Board of Trustees We fondly wish farewell to Joe Fennell who will be moving this fall after ten years of service as the Treasurer of the Library Board. We cannot thank Joe enough for the hundreds of times he helped and supported the library staff, the library board, the Friends of the Library, the various millage committees, and the community. He generously shared his financial and managerial expertise with a calm and steady hand for which we will be forever appreciative and grateful. The Library Board will appoint an interim successor to serve until the next general election in 2020. Please consider giving your time and talents during this exciting time of opening the new library building. Those interested may apply by sending a letter outlining their qualifications and stating why they wish to serve on the Library Board. Prior business or non-profit experience, particularly about finance/accounting is preferred, but not required. Letters should be addressed to the Library Board and can be dropped off at the library; sent via e-mail to Library Director, Denise Stefanick at dstefanick@whitelakelibrary.org or mailed to the library at 7527 E. Highland Road, White Lake, MI 48383. The deadline is September 19. The board will interview applicants during their regular monthly meeting scheduled for September 26 at 6:45 p.m. The Library Board of Trustees is made up of six community members who are elected to the unpaid policy-making position every four years on a nonpartisan ballot. The Board usually meets at 6:45 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of each month. The public is invited to attend. Friends of the Library The Friends are people like you -- members of the community who support the library's goals and services. They advocate for the library, raise community awareness and provide funds to meet specific library needs. Some of the many things made possible through the Friends' support include: the summer reading program prizes and events, hot beverages at the library, monthly movies at the library and participation in community events like the Tree Lighting and Fisk Farm Festival. All interested people are welcome to participate in the Friends group. Membership forms are available at the library and online. For more information email friends@whitelakelibrary.org or call the library. Book Sales Hardcover $1, Paperback 50, Youth 25 Fisk Farm Festival Sat. & Sun. Sept. 8 & 9 11am - 5pm Sunday - $5 a bag Fall Sale Sat. Oct. 20 10 am - 3pm 1-3pm - $5 a bag Holiday Sale Sat. Dec. 1 10 am - 3 pm 1-3pm - $5 a bag
Library Fun in the Summer! SMILE! Attendance at programs may be digitally recorded through photographs, video or audio recordings. These images appear in the library s newsletter, local newspapers, brochures, on the library s website or Facebook page, and on other promotional materials. If you do not wish your images to be published, please notify a member of the library staff before the start of the program.
www.whitelakelibrary.org LIBRARY HOURS Monday - Thursday 10 am to 8 pm Friday & Saturday 10 am to 5 pm THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED Sept 1-3, Labor Day Weekend Nov 12, Veterans Day (Inservice Day) Nov 22-25, Thanksgiving Weekend Dec 24-25, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Glenn Rossow, President Jennifer L. Schulz, Vice President Rich McGlew, Secretary BOARD OF TRUSTEES Joseph Fennell, Treasurer David Varadian, Trustee Karen Birkholz, Trustee The Library Board of Trustees is an elected body of six unpaid volunteers who generally meet at 6:45 pm on the fourth Wednesday of the month. The public is welcome! LIBRARY Department Heads Denise Stefanick, Library Director Amy Rosen, Adult Services & Technology Kimberly Sharp, Support Services Denise Harris-Fiems, Adult Services & Outreach Mary Carr, Youth Services Julie Saunders, Teen Services Leah Kenney, Youth Services Friends of the LIBRARY Board Gerry Herrington, President Joyce Fennell, Secretary Patty Leonard, Treasurer Roger Herrington, Trustee White Lake Township Library 7527 E. Highland Road White Lake, Michigan 48383 Phone: 248.698.4942 Fax: 248.698.2550 Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage Paid Permit No. 48 Highland, MI Postal Patron