September & OctOber prOgramS

Fall storytime registration for Shelby Township residents begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7. Patrons can register online, in person or by calling the library at 586-739-7414. You need only register once for the first class to be signed up for the entire fall session.

BABY BEARS10 AM, Select Fridays

Sept. 13 & 27, Oct. 11 & 25Drop in for short stories, songs, lap bounces and playtime. This program offers early literacy fun for children under 2 with a caregiver.

FAMILIES & JAMMIES6:30 PM, Sept. 19, Oct. 10

Drop in for stories, songs and activities for the whole family. Wearing pajamas is welcomed.

Storytimes

Drop-in storytimes

No registration required

WIGGLES & GIGGLES10 AM,

Begins Tue, Sept. 17For ages 2-5 years

A story time for toddlers and young children, that allows the child and a parent/caregiver to interact during group

activities including stories, rhymes, songs, bubbles and

movement.

PRESCHOOL PAGES11 AM,

Begins Tue, Sept. 17For ages 3.5-5 years

Join us for stories, rhymes and activities for preschoolers to

help prepare them for kindergarten. Parents/

caregivers can participate, or browse the library.

TODDLER TALES10 AM or 11 AM,

Begins Wed, Sept. 18For ages 2-3.5 years

Stories, songs and early literacy activities for toddlers ages 2 to 3

½ years old and their caregivers.

Book clubsEVENING BOOK CLUB - 6:30 PM

Tue, Sept. 10“Wuthering Heights”

by Emily Bronte

Tue, Oct. 8“Stiff” by Mary Roach

MYSTERY BOOK CLUB - 10:30 AM, Sat, Sept. 14

“Killers of the Flower Moon”by David Grann

Sat, Oct. 12“The Last Coyote”

by Michael Connelly

AFTERNOON BOOK CLUB - 1 PM, Thur, Sept. 19

“Little Fires” by Celeste Ng

Thur, Oct. 17“Exit West” by Mohsin Hamid

NOT YOUR PARENTS’ BOOK CLUB7 PM, Nick’s 22nd Steet Steakhouse

Tue, Sept. 24“There There” by Tommy Orange

Tue, Oct. 29“Circe” by Madeline Miller

*Meets at Hamlin Pub at 55076 Van Dyke Ave. this month

Hours of Operation

Mon - Thurs: 9 AM - 8 PMFri & Sat: 9 AM - 5 PM

Closed Sundays

51680 Van Dyke Ave., Shelby Twp., MI 48316

586-739-7414shelbytwplib.org

2-4 PM, Thursdays - Herb the Tech Tutor

Maybe you need help managing your digital book collection on your kindle or resetting your phone after pushing the wrong button. Herb can help with that and anything else tech related.

Open meetings - anyone is free to attend.

6 PM, Tues, Sept. 17Library Advisory Commission

10 AM, Thur, Sept. 19Friends of the Libary Meeting

6 PM, Tues, Oct. 15Library Advisory Commission

10 AM, Thur, Oct. 17Friends of the Library Meeting

VISIT THE BOOKSTOREThe Friends of the Library bookstore is open library

hours and offers used books at bargain prices. All proceeds

go towards programming and other great library benefits.

Stop in today.

Please only register for one storytime per child.

AUTHOR NIGHT WITH KAREN DIONNE7 PM, Wed, Sept. 18

Local author Karen Dionne will be at the library to discuss her book, “The Marsh King’s Daughter,” writing and other topics. No registration is necessary.

DON’T FEED THE FATBERG7 PM, Wed, Sept. 25

In autumn 2018, the Macomb County Public Works Office found a 100-foot-long, 11-foot-wide, 6-foot-tall collection of fats, oils and grease in a sewer pipe. Anthony Lewis, the community service manager for the MCPWO, will discuss what the public should know about public works in Macomb County.

THE POWER OF DOING GOOD7 PM, Wed, Oct. 9

Lara Shovlin, founder and executive director of Helping Hands Gifts, will visit the library to talk about how helping your community and society helps you as well. She shares great ideas on how you can give and “do good” no matter your income level or lifestyle. No registration is required.

LIBRARY LEGO DAY1:30 PM, Sat, Sept. 21

Drop in to design and build your own Lego creations, or complete the challenges we provide. We will have regular Lego blocks and large Duplo blocks for all ages to share.

TEEN HANGOUT3 PM, Wednesdays

Returns Sept. 18

Teens are invited to join us for activities and games each week. No program Nov. 27.

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD6 PM, Thur, Sept. 5 & Oct. 3

Craft Room

Join a council of teens that creates teen displays, decorates the library and plans events for teens at the library. Earn community service hours every month for attending or come to hang out and enjoy some snacks. Teens can fill out a TAB application from shelbytwplib.org or at the reference desk.

POKEMON HANGOUT2 PM, Sat, Sept. 28

Calling all Pokémon trainers. Bring your cards and handheld games and play, trade and meet other Pokémon fans at this casual event. The event includes refreshments and door prizes.

HARRY POTTER TRIVIA6 PM, Fri, Oct. 18

Craft Room

Think you know all things Harry Potter? Put your knowledge to the test with questions from the books and movies. The winning team will receive a small prize. Registration begins Sept. 28.

HA HA HALLOWEEN VENTRILOQUIST6:30 PM, Thur, Oct. 24

Ventriloquist Richard Paul presents a ghoulishly funny, but not scary, Halloween spectacular featuring life-size puppets, magic, special effects and hauntingly hilarious audience participation. Halloween costumes are welcome. Please register every member of your group. Registration begins Oct. 5.

All Age programs teen programsGrades 5-12

adult programsLibrary Atrium

Card RoomLibrary Atrium

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How to register for programs:Register online at shelbytwplib.org,

call 586-739-7414 or in person at the library.Non-residents may register for any library event unless stated.

BORN UNDER A GOOD SIGN8 PM, Wed, Oct. 16

Kristy Robinett, a psychic medium, returns to the Shelby Township Library to talk the subject of her upcoming book, “Born Under a Good Sign: Make the Most of Your Astrological Sign.” She discusses why your horoscope shouldn’t rule you, why astrological signs may not be the ideal guide for relationships and the clarity that comes from understanding each sign. Registration opens Oct. 5.

All of the above programs are generously funded by the Friends of the Library