Highland Library May 2015

Greetings!

 

Thank you for subscribing to Highland Library's e-newsletter! Here's what's happening: 
  
Free Comic Book Day
Saturday, May 2, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Celebrate and discover the amazing world of comic books on Free Comic Book Day! Taking place annually on the first Saturday in May, Free Comic Book Day is a single day when participating comic book specialty shops across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes into their shops!

We're partnering with the fabulous Comic City to bring you Free Comic Book Day here at the library!  Stop in for a free comic book or two, browse our collection of graphic novels and comics, and enjoy the day!  
A big thanks to Comic City for sponsoring us!
The library will be closed for the following days:
Saturday, May 23 through Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day.

 

Events and Programs
  
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 May title is
Old School by Tobias Wolff. 
Tue, May 12, 6:00pm
Join us for a fun craft!  Make a small (12") burlap ribbon wreath that can be decorated to your preferences!  Free, all basic supplies provided - you provide any extra embellishments!

Thurs, May 21, 6:30pm
Have fun adding ideas to your own bag of tricks. Taste a rainbow, build a fidget, blow bubble worms. Bring an idea to share!



Teen Programs
Sat, May 2, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Drop in for a free comic book or two. We send out a big thank you to our partner and sponsor for this annual event: Comic City!
Mon, May 4, 5:30pm
Love anime? So do we!  Join us as we explore the latest and greatest anime, thanks to Crunchyroll for donating our streaming anime service! Appropriate munchies will be served, so please register ahead of time.  Feel free to wear your favorite pair of fuzzy ears.

Sat, May 9, 3:00pm
Klever Kreation Cake Supply in Waterford will be back to help us with a gift that will ensure you become mom's favorite.

Mon, May 11,
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!

Tues, May 26, 
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.

 


Wed, May 6, 4:45pm
Make something for your two favorite people!

Thurs, May 14, 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.
Wednesdays: 
10:30am to Noon.  
May 13, 20, 27.
A playgroup for caregivers and preschool-aged children, 5 years old and younger. New to the area? This is a drop-in activity that will allow you to interact with other adults while giving children an opportunity to play together.

Mon, May 18, 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, May 30,
2:30pm
For kids 5-12 years.
Joni us for this program that uses our LEGO and your imagination to create our library LEGO display!

Summer Newsletter mails in late May!

We're gearing up for Summer Reading!

Look for your (printed) Highland Library newsletter to arrive in your mailbox later this month. It will be chock-full of our summer programs, including details on our Summer Reading Clubs and all events.

If you live outside our mailing area, you can pick up one of our newsletters the next time you visit us!




 

 
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Highland Township Public Library

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