Aprillibrary events & classes

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PAGE 4April 18-22 Library Programs

PAGE 5April 22-26 Library Programs

PAGE 6LOOK What’s New!

PAGE 7What’s Coming in May!

library hoursMonday – 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

library boardBetty Lee OngleyLibrary Board Chair

Alisha SiebersLibrary Board Vice Chair

Michele BehrLibrary Board Trustee

Stephanie BrownLibrary Board Trustee

Annee DunnLibrary Board Trustee

Martha PachecoLibrary Board Trustee & Liaison to the Friends of PDL

Joe YantisLibrary Board Trustee

what’s insidethis month’s newsletter

TERRIFIC TWOS STORYTIMEMonday, April 9, 16, 239:30 AMPRESCHOOLInteract with your 2 year old to nurture a love of books. We will learn letters, sounds, new words and self expression through books, fingerplays and creative movement. Siblings under the age of 2 are welcome.No registration required.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIMETuesday, April 10, 17, 24Wednesday, April 11, 18, 2510:30 AMPRESCHOOLPreschool age children will build language skills while listening to stories, learning rhymes, moving to music, and learning the mystery letter of the week! No registration required.

MOTHER GOOSE STORYTIMEThursday, April 12, 19, 26 9:30 & 10:30 AMINFANT/TODDLERThis special time is designed for children from birth to 23 months. Delight and stimulate your baby’s senses with books, rhymes, and music. A developmentally appropriate playtime will follow.No registration required.

SATURDAY STORIESSaturday, April 2110:00 AMPRESCHOOLShare your love of books and learning. Come on in and listen to books, stories, rhymes and creative movement with your children. No registration required.

It is The Portage District Library’s procedure to cancel youth programs if the Portage Public Schools are closed due to weather related conditions.

early literacy programs

NOTICEThe Library will be CLOSED on Easter Sunday

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programs & eventsApril 4-14early literacy

SOLO GALLERYMarch 2nd - April 27th

Jabeth Wheeler Watercolor & fiber art

CATS: AN ART EXHIBITMarch 2nd - May 18th

The exhibit views felines through the eyes of painters, photographers, sculptors, a quilter and

mixed media artists. This is the second of our series of exhibits focusing on animals as subjects of art.

MEMOIR WRITING WITH COLLEEN PETERSWednesday, April 4th6:30 PMWriters will be guided on how to revive and relate past stories and lifestyles, leaving valuable histories to their families. Please bring a pencil, pen and notebooks.Instructor: Colleen Peters, former newswoman and freelance writer. The series runs from April 4th through May 23rd. Register by calling 329-4542 Ext. 600.REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

PORTAGE COMPUTER USERS CLUBThursday, April 5th10:00 AMAge Group: ADULTSDrop-in computer question and answer session.No registration required.

ABC ACTIVITY TIMEFriday, April 6th10:00 AM Age Group: PRESCHOOL

Drop-in playtime including sensory activities, fine

and gross motor skills, pocket charts, manipu-latives and more. This is

a time for your child to practice skills that will help

them get ready to read! Open to Preschoolers with

their favorite adult. The focus is for parents to par-ticipate in the learning process with their child while making it fun! No registration required.

MEMOIR WRITING WITH COLLEEN PETERSWednesday, April 11th6:30 PMWriters will be guided on how to revive and relate past stories and lifestyles, leaving valuable histories to their families. Please bring a pencil, pen and notebooks.Instructor: Colleen Peters, former newswoman and freelance writerRegister by calling 329-4542 Ext. 600.REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

PORTAGE COMPUTER USERS CLUBThursday, April 12th10:00 AMAge Group: ADULTSDrop-in computer question and answer session.No registration required.

TEEN CRAFTERNOON Thursday, April 12th3:30 PM Age Group: TEENJoin Quyen for an afternoon of crafting! We will be making jewelry and key chains out of washers. Styles look great on either gender. Check out the teen room display for samples. Techniques include mod podge, yarn wrapping, wire wrapping, hammered letters, bracelet and necklace techniques.REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

FRIENDS BOOK SALESaturday, April 14th 9:00 AM – 3:00 PMThe Friends book sales are held six times a year, generally, on the first Saturday of the month in the lower level meeting rooms. If you are a member of the Friends, you are also eligible to attend an “early bird” sale on the afternoon before the main book sales, from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM.

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programs & eventsApril 18-22

READ WITH SULLEYWednesday, April 18th4:40 PM Age Group: ELEMENTARY (K-5TH GRADE)

Practice your reading with a patient and attentive new friend. Your child can read out loud to Sulley, a reg-istered therapy dog, who loves children and does not shy away from hugs. His handler is a

Portage teacher and they both promise your child a “paw-sitive” experience. Sign up for a 20-minute reading time TODAY! To register please call the Youth Information Desk at 329-4542 Ext. 603. REGISTRATION REQUIRED

MEMOIR WRITING WITH COLLEEN PETERSWednesday, April 18th6:30 PMWriters will be guided on how to revive and relate past stories and lifestyles, leaving valuable histories to their families. Please bring a pencil, pen and notebooks.Instructor: Colleen Peters, former newswoman and freelance writerRegister by calling 329-4542 Ext. 600.REGISTRATION REQUIRED

PORTAGE COMPUTER USERS CLUBThursday, April 19th10:00 AMAge Group: ADULTSDrop-in computer question and answer session.No registration required.

ABC ACTIVITY TIMEFriday, April 20th 10:00 AMAge Group: PRESCHOOLDrop-in playtime including sensory activities, fine

and gross motor skills, pocket charts, manipulatives and more. This is a time for your child to practice skills that will help them get ready to read! Open to Preschoolers with their favorite adult. The focus is for parents to participate in the learning process with their child while making it fun!No registration required.

D3-SWINGING SAFARISaturday, April 21st2:30 PMAge Group: PRESCHOOL, ELEMENTARY (K-5TH GRADE)Take a journey through the jun-gle with drama activities, cre-ative dance and drawing. Each creative section is 30 minutes. Program lasts 1 and 1/2 hours. All registered preschoolers must be accompanied by an adult. To register please go to “events calendar” or call the Youth Information Desk @ 329-4542 Ext. 603. REGISTRATION REQUIRED

CELEBRATE EARTH DAY WITH TOM SMALL AND THE WILD ONESSunday, April 22nd2:00PM Age Group: ADULTSTom Small will join with some of the illustrators for his and Nancy Small’s book, Using Native Plants to Restore Community in Southwest Michigan and Beyond, to speak about the art of restoring the endangered native communities of plants, insects, and birds to our landscapes. The program will include an art exhibit of some of the 175 drawings, etchings, and woodcuts in the book. The book will be available for sale and a book signing and r e c e p - tion will follow the program. The event i s co-sponsored by Kalamazoo Area

Wild Ones, and the Kalamazoo Nature Center. Members

of both organiza-tions will be on hand

to provide information about exciting spring

and summer programs.No registration required.

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programs & eventsApril 22-26

SUNDAYS LIVE: THE DUFFIELD/CARON PROJECTSunday, April 22nd1:00 PM & 3:00 PMPerforming together as the Duffield/Caron Project, Tom Duffield and Lorraine Caron bring a delightful taste of the Blues, Boogie Woogie & Ballads to many local venues.

OPEN FOR DISCUSSION: DROP-IN BOOK DISCUSSIONGreater Journey by David McCulloughTuesday, April 24th10:30 AM & repeated 7:00 PMAge Group: ADULTSBetween 1830 and 1900, hundreds of Americans, including Oliver Wendell Holmes, Mark Twain, Samuel Morse, and Harriet Beecher Stowe, migrated to Paris. McCullough shows how their experiences in Paris helped shape American art, medicine, writing, sci-ence, and politics in pro-found ways when they returned to the United States. McCullough’s his-tories are well researched with intimate stories and connections that illuminate our history and knowledge of those who shaped it. Move tie-in: Midnight in ParisNo registration required.

TEEN ADVISORY GROUP Tuesday, April 24th6:00 PM Age Group: TEENThe Teen Advisory Group is hosting a musical instrument “petting zoo” this evening. For more information, call Laura Wright at 329-4542 Ext. 723.REGISTRATION REQUIRED

LET’S GET NOISY!Tuesday, April 24th 6:30 PMAge Group: TWEENS (3RD-5TH GRADE)Love musical instruments? Join our musical Teen Advisory Group as they show you how their musical instruments work. Make your own instrument and get noisy! Registration is required. To register please go to “events calendar” or call the Youth Information Desk at 329-4542 Ext. 603.REGISTRATION REQUIRED

MEMOIR WRITING WITH COLLEEN PETERSWednesday, April 25th6:30PMWriters will be guided on how to revive and relate past stories and lifestyles, leaving valuable histories to their families. Please bring a pencil, pen and notebooks.Instructor: Colleen Peters, former newswoman and freelance writerRegister by calling 329-4542 Ext. 600.REGISTRATION REQUIRED

PORTAGE COMPUTER USERS CLUBThursday, April 26th10:00 AMAge Group: ADULTSDrop-in computer question and answer session.No registration required. LEGO BLOCK PARTY

Thursday, April 26th5:30 -7:00 PMFriday, April 27th 10:00 – 11:30 AMAge Group: ALL AGESNo registration required.Come on in and express your creativity. LEGOS of various sizes will be provided for all ability levels.No registration required.

what’s new!

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• Better Search Results

• Upgrade & No Costs to the Library!

• Easier Searches

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Award Winning Author Jack DriscollMay 2nd

A reading & conversation

What Some are Reading Chapter SevenMay 3rd

Exchange book titles with other book group members

Terry HelwigMay 4th

A reading & signing at Kazoo Books

Muffins & the MarketMay 17th

Morning investment discussion group

History LiveMay 23rd

A military exhibit featuring memorabilia and photographs

Teen Summer VolunteerMay 24th

Join us for an information meeting on volunteering at the library

HOLIDAY CLOSINGMay 27th & May 28th

Memorial Day

What’s Coming in May!