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LIBRARIES ROCK!

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Children’s Summer Reading Program
June 16 – July 28

The library will be rockin’ this summer! The party starts on Saturday, June 16 with our kickoff event featuring the Kalamazoo Symphony performing “Peter and the Wolf” and continues through Thursday, July 26, where we will rock out with “Miss Paula and the Candy Bandits” at our finalé celebration. Register at the library by Saturday, July 7. It’s super easy! Set your own reading goal (read between 20-40 days) and keep track on your reading log. Win fun prizes, play musical games, and rock out at awesome programs when you visit the library! Turn in your finished reading log by Saturday, July 28 for a chance to win one of our grand prizes PLUS receive a finisher bag filled with prizes and certificates for FREE items. The library’s goal is that kids will be reading and rockin’ all summer long!

ROCKIN’ GRAND PRIZES
This year children will be able to pick which one of six grand prizes they hope to win.

  1. FOUR Tickets to “School of Rock” – Donated by the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
  2. FOUR Tickets to “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” at the Kalamazoo Symphony
  3. FOUR Tickets to “Beethoven Lives Upstairs” at the Kalamazoo Symphony
  4. FOUR Tickets to “The Phantom of the Orchestra” at the Kalamazoo Symphony
  5. Ukulele Beginner’s Set – Partially donated by Meyer Music
  6. Giant Floor Keyboard

Ukulele Classes

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Children

Ukulele Classes with Josh Holcomb
June 19 & 26 or July 3 & 10 at 2 PM
Kindergarten – 5th Grade
Calling all musical kids! Sign up for one of the two class options listed above. Explore songs on the ukulele and learn helpful tips from a professional musician. Each two week session will teach a new song and skills to learn songs on your own. Josh works as a violin and viola instructor at the Suzuki Academy Kalamazoo.

Ukuleles are being provided by Meyer Music of Kalamazoo.

 

Teens & Tweens

Ukulele Classes with Josh Holcomb
June 19 – July 10
Tuesdays at 1 PM
Middle School & High School
Sign up and learn to play the Ukulele in this four-week session. The class is FREE to attend but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

Ukuleles will be provided by Meyer Music of Kalamazoo during the class, but feel free to bring your own.

Lyrics on the Lawn – FREE Concert Series!

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Thursday Nights at 7 PM

Thank you to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring a portion of our concerts this year! FREE popcorn will be served and cold bottled water will be available for $1. We are excited to offer an extended season of six fantastic concerts this summer to celebrate the summer reading program theme, LIBRARIES ROCK!

Special KIDS’ Concert – Miss Paula and the Candy Bandits
July 26

Rock out with Miss Paula and the Candy Bandits to celebrate the Summer Reading Program finale’ in this special kid’s concert! Paula Messner and her band perform upbeat, rockin’ jams that people of all ages will enjoy! Everyone is welcome to attend.

 

 

The Crane Wives
August 2

The Crane Wives are an award-winning, home grown local indie/folk/Americana band that defies musical stereotypes. You won’t want to miss their performance! They utilize three-part vocal harmonies, eclectic instrumentation, and a passion for song-craft to create organic music that is both accessible and innovative.

 

 

Mid-Lakes Chorus “Sweet Adelines”
August 9

The Mid-Lakes Chorus is a membership organization of female singers who meet regularly to practice, perform, socialize, and have fun. They currently have about 20 singers of all ages, all walks of life, and are from all parts of southwest Michigan.

 

 

Brenda Loomis Band
August 16

An original country music Nashville recording artist, Brenda Loomis won first place in Milwaukee’s America’s Got Talent video contest. This stop is part of Brenda’s “Here for the Party” summer tour!

 

 

Main Street Dueling Pianos
August 23

Joe Laureano has been performing rock & roll professionally his entire adult life. He is well known all across the country and has an impressive repertoire of 1,000+ songs, spanning more than seven decades of music.

 

 

B-Side Growlers
August 30

Acoustic trio Pete and Mary Lewandowski and Matt Porter feature music that is “tradition inspired, toe-tappin’ fired, vintage acoustic blues, jazz and country.”

 

LIVE Viking Camp Visit

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Norsemen of Michigan – Living History Society
Saturday, May 5 from 9 AM – 2 PM
A Viking living history encampment will appear on the library grounds for this special event. The Norsemen of Michigan Living History Society are committed to portraying daily Viking living – from metal-smithing to weaving and authentic cooking demonstrations, as well as a full armory of historical weapons. Come see what these Norsemen looked like during the 800-1100 period.

Check out their Facebook Page for more photos. Stop in for any length of time to see this reenactment and learn about Viking history! (The event will take place inside in case of inclement weather.)

Spring Break for Children

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Water Lily Canvas Painting with Andrea
Tuesday, April 3 at 10 AM

Learn a little about Claude Monet and create a Monet-inspired water lily painting by using acrylics with step-by-step instructions from our library director. This class is limited to elementary age children and registration is required. Space is limited to 30 participants.

 

Lego Challenge with Jess
Tuesday, April 3 at 2 PM

Compete against your friends to build an ultimate Lego structure using the library’s collection of Lego’s. You may even win a Lego prize!

 

Craft Time with Abby
Wednesday, April 4 at 2 PM

Are you ready to get crafty? Enjoy an hour of crafting and create some artsy projects to take home while leaving the mess at the library.

 

Chalk Artist and Ventriloquist
Presented by Rod Snow
Friday, April 6 at 10 AM

Get ready to laugh and be entertained with fun stories! Rod Snow will dazzle you with his chalk art skills and ventriloquist antics. Mr. Snow travels to many states as a full-time entertainer. This program will delight the whole family!

Enchanted Extravaganza

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March 17 from 10 AM – Noon

Calling all princesses, fairies, unicorns, princes, pixies, wizards, and other magical creatures. Dress up in your finest frills and come for an enchanted morning at the library filled with magic,  rainbows, sparkles, glitter, and glitz! Sing and dance with a princess, create a sparkly craft, enjoy scrumptious snacks, and see a real LIVE unicorn (weather permitting)!

Enchanted Mirror Princess Performers will lead interactive games, stories, songs, and dances.The Boeske family plans to bring their unicorn to visit on this enchanted morning if the weather cooperates.

Preschool Programming

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Tiny Tots

Tuesdays at 10 AM
Ages 0-2
April 10 – May 8
Sing, read, and play with your little ones and friends!

Storytime

Wednesdays at 10 AM
Ages 0 – 5

Fishy Fun
April 11 – May 9
Things will get a little fishy this spring at Storytime!

Music & Movement

Fridays at 10 AM
Ages 0-5
April 13 – May 11
(No April 20 class due to Friends’ Book Sale)
Twisting & twirling, singing & dancing, and movin’ & groovin’ fun!

Nelson’s Wildlife Safari

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Saturday, January 20 at 10 AM

To celebrate the finale of Jumanji, the library is excited to bring you this great animal program!

Meet Al the Alligator, Elsa the Siberian Lynx, Gryffindor the Eagle Owl plus other jungle animals. Nelson’s Wildlife Safari will offer safe, fun, and positive interactions at this wildlife experience.

Full STEAM Ahead – It’s All About Snow

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Full STEAM Ahead is on Tuesdays at 4 PM
Each 5-week STEAM session will focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.

Kindergarten – 5th Grade

Winter Session: It’s All About Snow
January 30 – February 27
Join us for snow exploration activities: snowman science, winter coding games, snowmen on stilts, salt crystal snowflakes, snowflake symmetry and more!