November-December 2013 LIBRARY LINK
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checking out @ kpl central In September, due to feedback from patrons and library staff, Kalamazoo Public Library Central Location instituted a new check-out process to minimize the wait time for patrons wishing to checkout materials or seek assistance from library staff. Patrons wishing to checkout materials only are asked to do so at a self-check kiosk. Library staff is on-hand to guide firsttime users through the checkout process. Those who require assistance with their account, finding materials or signing up for a library card are able to speak to library staff at the circulation desk. This new practice has dramatically decreased the wait time for our patrons and enabled our staff to provide a higher quality of service for patrons in need of assistance. Have a suggestion for an improvement at KPL? Tell us at kpl.gov/contact.
Fri, December 20, 10:30 am, CEN Stories and activities. Details, pg. 7.
Ancient Weapons & Weaponry
Bella Patina Craft Time
Mon, December 30, 2 pm, CEN, Gr. 7-12 Learn how to create eco-chic items with local artisan shop, Bella Patina. Details, pg. 5.
Sat, December 21, 2 pm, CEN, Gr. 5-12 Join local expert Keith Nelson for an interactive demonstration on ancient Japanese weapons. Details, pg. 4.
Calendar Making
Gift Making
New Year’s Party
DIY Cartooning with Kenjji
Winter Crafts for Kids
Mon, December 23, 2 pm, WSQ, Gr. 5-12 Make that perfect present! Details, pg. 5. Thurs, December 26, 6:30 pm, CEN, Gr. 5-12 Make your own graphic novel with local comic master Kenjji Jumanne-Marshall. Details, pg. 5.
Yummy New Year’s Hats
Fri, December 27, 2 pm, OSH Decorate an edible New Year’s hat. Details, pg. 7.
Miss Lisa: Stories and Dance
Sat, December 28, 10:30 am & 11:30 am, CEN Mon, December 30, 10:30 am, OSH Thurs, January 2, 10:30 am, WSQ Movement and stories for preschoolers (3-6 year-olds). Details, pg. 7.
Submission deadline: Sat, January 18 Calling all teen flimmakers! Enter your teen-produced films in the 11th Annual Teen Filmmaker Festival by Saturday, January 18, 5 pm. Submit films to Teen Services, Kalamazoo Public Library. Entry forms, rules, requirements at kpl.gov/ teenfilmfest. See page 5.
annual friends gift book sale
winter break @ kpl Family Storytime
2014 teen filmmaker festival
Mon, December 30, 2 pm, POW, Ages 7-11 Decorate a calendar for the New Year. Details, pg. 7. Mon, December 30, 2 pm, WSQ, Ages 7-11 Celebrate the new year. Details, pg. 7. Thurs, January 2, 2 pm, EAS, all ages Make festive winter crafts. Details, pg. 7.
Movie and Popcorn
Fri, January 3, 2 pm, POW, all ages View The Croods, popcorn provided. Details, pg. 7.
Marble Run Mania
Fri, January 3, 11:30 am, CEN, Ages 6-11 Put your STEAM skills to the test! Details, pg. 7.
Begins Fri, Nov 29, 10 am CEN Plan to start your holiday shopping at the annual Friends Gift Book Sale. Wonderful, pristine, gift-quality books will be available for a fraction of the retail price. You’ll find books for all ages and interests. Books make a great gift for many reasons; they can motivate, teach, transform, bring joy and laughter, provide hours of escape, and they don’t require batters or need to be plugged in. Sale runs while supplies last. Mark your calendar now!
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tween/teen 4-5 kids 6-7 director’s note
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