Highland Library March 2015

Greetings!

 

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Community Sharing Glass Bowl Painting
Wednesday, March 25:  1:00pm session  OR  6:30pm session

Join us for a session of painting glass bowls to benefit the Empty Bowl Project.
The design for the bowl is to be determined; or create your own design.
All supplies will be provided.
$15 charge per person, cash or check payable at the time of registration.
All money goes directly to Community Sharing to help feed the hungry in our area.
Learn more at 

Stop by the Adult Desk to register.  Call 248-887-2218 for more information.

 

Events and Programs
  
Tues, Mar 10, 6:30pm
Snow is melting, rain is coming -- learn about the causes of wet basements as well as tips to help keep your space dry.  Presented by Ron Gay of "Wet Basement Consultants" and author of "5 Steps to a Dry Basement or Crawl Space."

Wed, Mar 11, 6:30pm
Join us for lively discussion in a friendly environment. Pick up a copy of the book at the Adult Reference Desk about a month before the meeting date. 
Our March title is
Serena by Ron Rash. 
Tues, Mar 24, 6:00pm
In this workshop you will learn the information needed to create a definitive estate plan that is guaranteed to protect you, your assets and your loved ones, as well as evaluate your existing plan, if you have one. Presented by Huron Valley Law Center, PLC.

Community Sharing Glass Bowl Painting
A painting session to benefit the Empty Bowl Project.  All supplies will be provided.  $15 charge per person, cash or check, payable in person at the time of registration. All money goes directly to Community Sharing to help feed the hungry in our area.  Learn more here.

Fri, March 27, 6:30pm
Join us for a new-release movie, shown on our big screen after regular library hours!  Adults only, 18+, Light refreshments will be provided.  Movie selection TBD.  Please note that only the community room and restrooms will be open during the movie; the rest of the library will be closed and unavailable to the public. Entrance is available via the front doors; no admittance after 6:40pm. Thanks to Genisys Credit Union for sponsoring our movie license!


Teen Programs
Mon, Mar 2, 5:30pm
Love anime? So do we!  Join us as we explore the latest and greatest anime.  Appropriate munchies will be served, so please register ahead of time.  Feel free to wear your favorite pair of fuzzy ears.

Sat, March 14,
3:00pm - 5:00pm
3/14/15, get it?  Celebrate our favorite irrational number with games, activities, and... pie!

Mon, March 16,
6:00pm - 8:00pm
CubedHost is generously donating a Minecraft server for this drop-in event. We'll have (a limited number of) laptops and internet stations for you to use, or bring your own laptop.  You must have your own Minecraft account to participate.
Limited space! First come, first served!

Mon, Mar 23, 5:30pm
Pizza, pop, and a flick!  Please register if you'd like to partake of the munchies.  This month we'll be watching Big Hero 6.
Thanks to Genisys Credit Union for sponsoring our movie license!

Mon, March 30, 
5:30pm - 8:00pm
These are open gaming nights.  We've got tables a-plenty and participation is always free.  Also, snacks are to be had.  Open to ages 10+.  We currently have groups dropping in to play the following:
Pokemon TCG
Magic: The Gathering TCG
GO (ancient board game)

Tues, March 31, 
Noon - 8:00pm
Open gaming!  We've got tables and terrain a-plenty, so bring your armies and your sleevies and get some Waaaaugh going!
Free free free, of course, and we also have some paints available for to pretty up your boyz.  Open to teens and adults.



 


Thurs, March 12, 6:15pm
For parents, caregivers, and teachers of preschoool-aged children.
Learn the negative implications of praise and the benefits of using encouragement. Brought to you by the Great Start to Quality Resource Center.
Please register.

Mondays at 10:30am:
March 16, 23 & 30
Join us for this musical-themed storytime for children ages 5 years and under.  Music, movement, books and more!
Please register.

Saturdays, 1:30pm
For ages 5 - 12 years.
Join us for this program that uses our LEGO and your imagination to create our library LEGO display.

Thurs, March 19, 11:30am
For ages 8 - 12.
Bring your lunch and join other home-schooled students for a book adventure. We'll play a game and discuss a different book each month.  You can pick up each book at the Youth desk.

Mon, Mar 23, 6:00pm
For ages 8 - 12.
Bring your dinner and join our book club!  This is a time to visit, get to know your mother/daughter better, and have fun with games and activities related to the book.  Books are available at the Youth Desk. 
Saturday, March 28, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Drop in to make a springtime craft!  No need to register. 
For all ages.

Mark you calendars for next month!

Friends Big Book & Bake Sale Weekend
April 16-18


Friends Members Preview Sale
5pm - 7pm
Friends members only are allowed at this special 2-hour preview sale.
You may purchase a Friends membership at the door or at the Library anytime: $5 for individuals, $10 for families.

BIG Friends Book Sale
10am - 3pm
Come buy quality used books at a very reasonable price. We'll have the Community Room and the Lower Level Group Study Room open and filled with books for you to find and enjoy!

BIG Friends Book Sale
Sat, April 18
10am - 3pm
Come buy quality used books at a very reasonable price. We'll have the Community Room and the Lower Level Group Study Room open and filled with books for you to find and enjoy!


 

 
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Highland Township Public Library

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