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July-August 2011 L I B R A R Y L I N K
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July 6, 4:30-6 pm, Reception, Michigan News Agency July 6, 7 pm, Reading/Q&A, CEN Celebrate the release of Once Upon a River with Bonnie Jo Campbell. A 2009 finalist for both the National Book Award and National Book Critics Circle Award for her short story collection, American Salvage, Bonnie Jo’s earning extravagant praise for her acclaimed new novel, rich with a cast of unforgettable characters. Critics compare Margo Crane, her mythic heroine who Jaimy Gordon describes as “an outcast, feral beauty,” to Sacagawea or Huck Finn in her struggle to survive along the fictitious Stark River, after being abandoned by her mother, then orphaned by her father’s tragic death. In a starred review, Booklist proclaims Once Upon a River “A dramatic and rhapsodic American odyssey...as intricately meshed with the natural life of the river as a myth. ... From killing and skinning game to falling in with outlaws and finding refuge with kind if irascible strangers, Margo’s earthy education and the profound complexities of her timeless dilemmas are exquisitely rendered and mesmerizingly suspenseful. A glorious novel destined to entrance and provoke.” Copies of Once Upon a River available to purchase at both locations. Bonnie Jo will sign books during the reception and following the reading.
leroy “satchel” paige: long rifle August 2, 6 pm, POW
Actor/playwright Cedric Liqueur will perform his 90-minute one-man play about legendary African-American athlete Leroy “Satchel” Paige. Calling Satchel the fastest pitcher he ever faced, “Joltin’ Joe” DiMaggio said, “After I got that hit off him, I knew I was ready for the big leagues.” Paige’s professional career lasted from 1926 until 1966. Considered the greatest pitcher in the history of the Negro Leagues, Paige compiled such feats as 64 consecutive scoreless innings and 21 straight wins. In 1948, he signed with the Cleveland Indians on his 42nd birthday, still the oldest “rookie” in the Major Leagues. A former member of the Royal Shakespeare Company, Cedric Liqueur has written and produced historical biographies as solo performances since 1997, performing at libraries, schools, colleges, and other venues in the United States, Canada, and Europe.
summer @ kpl Summer reading games for all ages started on June 15, but there’s still plenty of time to play and earn all three rewards. Sign up today at your neighborhood library. Celebrate KPL’s reading games with an end-of-summer concert featuring The Verve Pipe! Enjoy catchy songs and melodies from A Family Album, their critically-acclaimed collection of music for the entire family.
In Concert: The Verve Pipe August 28, 4 pm, Bronson Park All are welcome! Through dynamic live performances in the ‘90s, The Verve Pipe became known for textured rock featuring soul-searching lyrics, layered vocals and inventive arrangements. Today, The Verve Pipe continues to tour, performing throughout the U.S., including appearances at Austin City Limits Festival, Lollapalooza, and SummerStage in Central Park.
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events
july & august
books & more
Sheri Repucci July 19, 6 pm, WSQ
author visits Bonnie Jo Campbell July 6, 7 pm, CEN
what to read? Have you ever read and enjoyed all the mysteries, romances, fantasies, horror, or suspense by a particular fiction author then longed for more? You’ll find “read-alikes” for close to 800 authors on NoveList, one of KPL’s most useful resources for fiction readers of all ages— from kids to adults. NoveList can be used both at the library and on your personal computer. Find NoveList on the Books and Reading topic guide at www.kpl.gov/guides.
Campbell’s compelling new novel journeys the Stark River with sixteen-yearold Margo Crane, a beauty whose unflinching gaze and uncanny ability with a rifle have not made her life any easier. But Margo finds the river, her childhood paradise, a dangerous place for a young woman traveling alone.
Marie Stoline July 11, 7 pm, CEN Stoline’s first visit to the Soviet Union came during the Chernobyl nuclear disaster of 1986. For her book The Fire and the Gold: Russian Elders Share Their Life Stories, she interviewed dozens of Russian elders who survived some of the most traumatic events of the last century.
Plant delicious, organic vegetables, herbs and edible flowers with Easy Edibles, Repucci’s complete introduction to growing in the lower Great Lakes region. Includes tips for cooking, storing and preserving your harvest, plus some delicious, simple recipes. Fair Food Matters, cosponsor.
Arnie Johnston & Deborah Percy August 9, 7 pm, CEN Johnston’s and Percy’s new full-length play Beyond Sex recently appeared in both English and Romanian, entitled Dincolo de Sex as translated by poet Dona Rosu and her daughter Luciana Costea. Deb and Arnie will read from, talk about, and sign copies of their new play.
Jeff Counts August 16, 6 pm, OSH Counts’ Michigan: An Explorer’s Guide reveals the state’s rich variety with a focus on outdoor activities, like fishing, hiking and paddling, plus family-friendly activities, excellent restaurants and lodgings, and attractions on and off the beaten track.
Registration required. Call location listed or register online starting 30 days before event. Space limited; ticket required. Pick up FREE ticket one hour before event; one ticket per person. 2
@ your library Ask a Lawyer July 13, 6-8 pm, CEN Aug 2, 6-8 pm, POW Free legal clinic with Bar Association lawyers. Call 553-7920 for a 20-minute appointment.
Blood Drive July 23, 8 am-2 pm, WSQ Aug 23, 3-7 pm, POW Be a hero! Michigan Blood’s bus, a complete donation station on wheels, makes it easy for ordinary people to lend an arm and save a life. So give from the heart—roll up your sleeve and donate blood at your library.
ONEplace Informal skill-building and networking opportunities for people working in similar roles at nonprofit organizations continue throughout the summer. Check kpl.gov/ONEplace/calendar for more information. Full events schedule resumes in September.
history & genealogy Finding Family II: Capturing Memories July 30, 9 am-3:30 pm, CEN Learn how to analyze census records, write a memoir, create a family history book, and move beyond the basics in genealogy. Space limited. Call 269-553-7842 by July 22 to register for a single workshop or the full day. Lunch included free with the full day. Southwest Michigan Black Heritage Society, cosponsor.
Leroy “Satchel” Paige: Long Rifle
concerts
Come early to save your seat!
Steppin’ In It July 20, 7 pm, CEN Celebrate KPL’s 50th free concert with the band that started it all! Steppin’ In It combines old-time country, swing and blues, achieving the seemingly impossible task of making the most traditional sounds contemporary.
Graham A. Parsons and The Go Rounds August 17, 7 pm, CEN A shared love for the craft of songwriting brought Graham and The Go Rounds together to perform what mostlymidwest.com calls Michigander soul: funk and folk, rock and roots music, plus jazz sensibilities infused with emotion.
Joe Reilly August 3, 6 pm, Oshtemo Township Park Celebrate Joe’s new children’s album, Let’s Go Outside. Joe blends Native American, folk, blues, jazz, liturgical, and classical musical influences to create songs that call for holistic healing of our society for the benefit of future generations.
August 2, 6 pm, POW
The Verve Pipe
See Cedric Liqueur’s solo performance about Leroy “Satchel” Paige, one of history’s greatest pitchers. His pitching philosophy was simple, “You gotta keep the ball off the fat part of the bat.” He still holds the Major League records for oldest pitcher and player at the age of 59.
August 28, 4 pm, Bronson Park
concerts @ kpl Since the library’s concert series started in 2008, audiences have filled Central’s Van Deusen Room, enjoying an intimate musical experience by artists playing a variety of genres. KPL’s hosted nationally touring artists like Pacifica Quartet, Justin Townes Earle, and John Wesley Harding as well as Michigan favorites Who Hit John?, The Red Sea Pedestrians, Corn Fed Girls, Funktion, and many more. Find archived performances at www.kpl.gov/music.
The Verve Pipe’s indie rock sound on A Family Album appeals to kids and parents. Reviewer Anthony Kuzminski calls their first family-friendly CD full of “insanely fun, playful and memorable songs that will turn your smile upward.”
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news shop at friends Each week, Friends Bookstore coordinator Carol Manstrom shares store news, lists weekly specials, or highlights items in the store’s collectors’ case. Avid readers who love a bargain should subscribe to Carol’s blog! Highlights have included vintage post cards, a fabulous train and railroad book collection, plus selected music, literature, military history, politics, and art books.
audie winners The Audio Publishers Association honored the year’s best in audio content, narration and production on May 24, 2011. In the 15 years since APA launched the awards, the award categories doubled, reflecting the continuing evolution of the audiobook industry. If you aren’t yet an aficionado, try one of these Audie Award Winner of Audiobook of the Year.
2011 Winner Life, Keith Richards’s memoir, narrated by actor Johnny Depp and musician Joe Hurley.
2010 Winner Nelson Mandela’s Favorite African Folktales, narrated by a full cast, including Samuel L. Jackson, Helen Mirren, and Don Cheadle.
2009 Winner The Graveyard Book, written and read by Neil Gaiman.
2008 Winner The Chopin Manuscript, a serial by 15 great thriller authors, including Jeffery Deaver, Lee Child, S.J. Rozan, Lisa Scottoline; narrated by Alfred Molina.
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Recent blog posts of weekly specials ranged from a “buy one get one” sale on children’s books and another on hardcover fiction and mystery. The collector’s case featured adventurer and philanthropist Richard Upjohn Light’s personal copy of Focus on Africa plus signed Ronald Reagan and Jimmy Carter memoirs. Visit www.kpl.gov/friends to learn more about “gently used books, very gently priced,” plus DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, and more—all great bargains. Store proceeds help the Friends contribute more than $50,000 annually to the library for grants, library staff scholarships, and other special uses.
enter contest! Deadline September 3
KPL mails more than 2,500 overdue and hold notices using ink, paper, and postage every month. You can help the library reduce its impact on the environment and save money by using email, phone, or text messaging to receive your library notices. Later this year, KPL will stop mailing hold or overdue notices in favor of email, phone, or text messaging. To use those methods, KPL needs correct patron info. Anyone who verifies or updates their KPL record by September 3 will be entered in the “Verify My Record” contest. Prize drawing will be held on September 10. Winners will be notified by phone or email. Verify or update your KPL record the next time you visit the library—fill out the contest entry form at the checkout desk. You could win an Apple iPad, Kindle 3G, or iTunes gift card!
find digital titles Newly added to KPL’s catalog—downloadable audio and ebooks! Search the catalog for the book you want. Titles available through OverDrive’s digital download center will specify E-BOOK or DIGITAL AUDIOBOOK. Click the “Take Me To It” button to check out downloadable audio and ebook titles. Want to learn more or need help? Visit www.kpl.gov/digital, review the Guided Tour, check My Help!, or ask a staff member.
tween/teen Teen Advisory Board (T.A.B.) July 6 & August 3, 3:30-5 pm, CEN Plan programs and service projects, discuss books, movies, music, and web sites, eat snacks, play games and have fun! Gr 7-12.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Party
Games @ kpl July 22, 2-3:30 pm, EAST July 28, 2-3:30 pm, WSQ We’re more than books! Challenge your friends in a variety of video, board, and card games. Gr 5-12.
July 7, 2-3 pm, WSQ
Pizza & Pages
Embrace your “Indoor Person” and hang out inside with other Wimpy Kid fans. Crafts, games, prizes, and of course…cheese! All ages.
July 26, 6-7 pm, POW
Gamers’ Arena July 9, August 6, 2-4 pm, CEN Join us for an afternoon of strategy, skill and fun. Choose from our many board, card, role-playing, or video games, or bring one of your own! All levels.
Harry Potter Movie Marathon Are you ready for the final Harry Potter movie? Drop by for one movie or watch the marathon in order. Popcorn! All ages. See Harry Potter and…
July 12, CEN 9:30 am, The Sorcerer’s Stone 12 pm, The Chamber of Secrets 2:30 pm, The Prisoner of Azkaban 5 pm, The Goblet of Fire July 13, CEN 9:30 am, The Order of the Phoenix 12 pm, The Half Blood Prince 2:30 pm, The Deathly Hallows Part 1
Extreme J-Pop July 15, 2-4 pm, CEN J-Pop Club taken to the extreme with even more of your favorite Japanese fun and food. Gr 7-12.
Candy Sushi July 20, 2-3 pm, POW Create candy sushi with your own sweet flavor! Transform a Twinkie. Fold a Fruit Roll-Up. Yum! Registration required. Gr 5-12.
Grab Angela Johnson’s Sweet, Hereafter at the Powell desk during July. Read it then join us for pizza. Talk about Sweet, Hereafter and other great titles to read this summer! Gr 7-12.
Build-a-Button July 27, 2-3 pm, EAST August 4, 2-3 pm, OSH Draw your own design or recycle magazines into great works of art! Choose from two button sizes. All materials provided. Gr 5-12.
Storytelling Workshop July 29, 12-1:30 pm, CEN Learn the art of storytelling then enjoy master storyteller Sid Ellis! Black Arts Festival, cosponsor. Entering grades 4 and up.
Disc Golf August 5, 2 pm OSH Learn to play Disc Golf with professional player Larry LaBond. No experience necessary! Limited space, registration required. Gr 5-12.
J-Pop Club August 22, 3:30-5 pm, CEN Enjoy Japanese anime, manga, Pocky, and food. Drop in any time during the event! Gr 7-12.
Dance!
Sign up today! Play the summer reading game! Read anything with pages to fill in the gameboard. Check each day you read for 20 minutes. Earn a reward after you read for 20 days. Go to special events marked on your gameboard and you might win an instant prize! End-of-summer prize drawing at the Bronson Park Concert with The Verve Pipe, August 28, 4 pm.
August 24, 2-4 pm, EAST Try out your dance moves with great Wii and PS2 dance games. Snacks provided! Gr 5-12.
All summer reading games sponsored by the Friends of Kalamazoo Public Library.
Registration required. Call location listed or register online starting 30 days before event. 5
kids LEGO Club 7 and ups
Movie and Popcorn
July 2, August 6, 10:30-11:30 am, OSH
July 19, 6:30 pm, CEN, Ponyo July 26, 6:30 pm, OSH, Mars Needs Moms Aug 2, 6:30 pm, EAS, The Cat Returns Aug 9, 6:30 pm, WSQ, Toy Story 3 August 16, 6:30 pm, POW, Rio
Imagine, build, and create with other LEGO fans. Bricks provided. Registration required. 7-12 yrs.
Toddler Talk July 6, 13, 20, 27, 10 am-12 pm, OSH August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 10 am-12 pm, OSH
Reading with Bailey July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 2-4 pm, CEN Have a “pawsitive” reading experience! Read to Bailey, a loveable Schnoodle (Schnauzer/Poodle).
Toddlers play while adults share joys/challenges of the 1-3 year old. Connie Koning, RN, facilitator.
Baby Talk July 6, 13, 20, 27, 1:30-3:30 pm, OSH August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 1:30-3:30 pm, OSH Talk about care of babies up to 1 year with other parents/caregivers. Connie Koning, RN, facilitator.
Amazing Clark Magic Comedy July 11, 3 pm and 4 pm, WSQ Amazing Clark will astound the whole family with his comedy magic show. Audience participation.
Bubblemania! July 14, 2 pm and 3 pm, CEN See Bubbleman create flying bubble spaceships, tightrope-walking bubbles, and dazzling bouncy bubble sculptures.
The Family Dog July 21, 2 pm, EAS
Chemical Kim
Learn how to choose the right dog for your family—meet some family favorites! Kalamazoo Kennel Club’s Tami Frisbie offers tips on dog obedience training and safety. Family.
Investigate the wonders of science in this interactive science program with Chemical Kim, resident scientist on Take Five & Company, from WZZM 13. Entering grade 2 and up.
July 18, 2 pm, CEN
Clown Creations July 19, 2 pm, OSH Join Clash and MT Pockets for creative clowning, face painting, and balloon twisting.
Looking for a fun family outing? Enjoy a free movie and yummy popcorn! Adult must accompany young children.
Tales on the Trail July 22, August 19, 10 am, POW Start your summer walk on the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail with an outdoor storytime. Go to www.kalamazoorivervalleytrail.com to learn more. Family.
LEGO @ the Library July 23, August 27, 10 am, CEN Build by yourself or join others using our colorful LEGO collection. Registration required, 5-10 yrs.
Palamazoo Puppet Music Show July 25, 2-3 pm, CEN Susan Harrison engages audiences of all ages with her lively spirit, colorful puppet characters, and original, playful songs.
What Is a Reptile? July 28, 2 pm, EAS Jason Preslar from Naturally Wild explains and shows real reptiles of all kinds!
American Girl Birthday Party July 30, 11 am, OSH Celebrate the 25th birthday of the American Girls. Party games, food, and fun for all ages!
Registration required. Call location listed or register online starting 30 days before event. Space limited; ticket required. Pick up FREE ticket one hour before event; one ticket per person. 6
Animal Magic Aug 1, 4 pm, CEN Mark Rosenthal, Nickelodeon’s 2010 Entertainer of the Year, rescues rare, endangered animals around the world. Meet Mark and some of his animal friends. 5 yrs and up.
Joe Reilly Picnic Concert
storytimes Storytimes for kids from birth to 5 years! Librarians consider developmental stages when planning stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts. Siblings may attend, too.
Baby Lapsit Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 9:30 am, CEN
Aug 3, 6 pm, Oshtemo Township Park
For babies from birth through walking.
Celebrate Joe’s new children’s album, Let’s Go Outside. Enjoy Joe’s blend of Native American, folk, blues, jazz, liturgical, and classical musical influences. Bring a picnic for the family!
Baby Steps
Fairytale Theatre Aug 4, 2 pm, CEN Kalamazoo Public Schools middle school students perform readers’ theater fairy tales in the Alice in Wonderland Story Room.
Animal Adaptations August 5, 2 pm, EAS Discover fascinating features of such nocturnal animals as bats, flying squirrels, owls, and more from the Organization for Bat Conservation.
Critchlow Alligators Aug 11, 11 am and 12:30 pm, WSQ Meet real crocodilians, lizards, and amphibians from Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary. All animals secured for public contact and handling.
To Bee or Not to Bee Aug 17, 2 pm, EAS Learn about the lifestyles of bees and wasps from Kalamazoo Nature Center. This theatrical program ends with musical participation by the audience!
Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 10:30 am, CEN For walking babies up to two years.
Preschool Storytime July 5, 12, 19, 26, 10 am, CEN Stories, crafts, fun activities for 3½-5 year olds.
Family Storytime July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2 pm, WSQ July 6, 13, 20, 27, 10:30 am, POW July 7, 14, 21, 28, 10:30 am, EAS July 7, 14, 21, 28, 10:30 am, OSH July 11, 18, 25, 10 am, CEN Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 10 am, CEN Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2 pm, WSQ Aug 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 10:30 am, POW Aug 4, 11, 18, 25, 10:30 am, EAS Aug 4, 11, 18, 25, 10:30 am, OSH
excelsior readers! Are you a parent of child(ren) in the Kalamazoo Public Schools? Do you read the KPS Excelsior newsletter when it arrives in the mail each month? Please answer our very brief survey: www.kpl.gov/kids.
Fun for the whole family!
not too late! Your kids still have time to earn rewards when they play the summer reading game! It’s simple. Kids may read anything with pages to fill in the gameboard. They check each day they read for 20 minutes and earn a reward after reading for 20 days. Sign up today at your neighborhood library.
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Library Board Kalamazoo Public Library realizes how critical library services are to the community during economically challenging times. Seeking ways to save money, many more people are borrowing from the library and attending our free programs.
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Job & Career Accelerator, one of the newest resources on the library website, provides job seekers at all experience and educational levels excellent job search support. MeL, Michigan’s eLibrary, provides this online product free to state residents. The easy-to-use tool offers a resume creator, custom cover letters, 1,000 occupation descriptions, five million job listings, interviewing practice, and much more! LearningExpress Library, home of the Accelerator, features other career boosters, too, including GED test preparation and practice exams. Interactive tutorials cover all Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and more.
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Visit www.kpl.gov/career-support to learn more about LearningExpress Library, Job & Career Accelerator, and find links to other career resources. Need computer tutoring to more easily use online tools? Call the Central Library, 553-7801, to learn when the technology interns are available to help. Try the Job & Career Accelerator! We’re very pleased to offer this powerful resource to the community. Let us know what you think, whether you find the tools helpful, how the library helped you in your job search. Visit www.kpl.gov/your-story or just email me, annr@kpl.gov. We love to hear from patrons!
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