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Summer 2010 L I B R A R Y L I N K

summer fun @ your library Make a splash at Kalamazoo Public Library this summer! Teachers know that students’ reading skills suffer if they don’t read over the summer. Your library can help by making reading fun for the whole family. Sign up for summer reading beginning Tuesday, June 15. The kids’ game, Make a Splash—READ!, tween game, Make Waves, and teen game, Whitewater Challenge, all encourage reading through prizes, gift books, or raffle drawings throughout the summer. Even preschoolers get a sticker each time they report books read to them by family members or friends. Grown-ups can join the summer reading fun, too! They can read, listen to music, or watch a movie to fill in the blanks on their Water Your Mind gameboard.

park & read Save some “green” while going green this summer! Check out a one-day pass for any Michigan state park or recreation area at KPL. Kalamazoo Public Library will again partner with Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources to provide free daily vehicle permits. Save $6 and get free access to the more than 500 events taking place in Michigan parks this summer. Passes are valid for seven days from the checkout date. The program runs through September 15. Pick up your pass at any KPL location.

Play the reading games and enjoy free events for all ages—learn more inside! Save the date—end-of-summer party Sunday, August 29, 1-4 pm, Central Library.

celebrate stand for children day June 2, 10-11 am, Bronson Park

Enjoy a book in Michigan’s great outdoors! Many state parks, including Fort Custer and Van Buren, will loan a hammock to participants. What’s more relaxing than a day at the beach, reading?

RSVP 553-7886 by May 28, with number of adults and children planning to attend. Ready to Read, KPL’s early childhood literacy initiative, invites Kalamazoo County preschoolers, their parents, teachers, and child care providers to Bronson Park to hear stories read by community leaders and costumed story book characters. Since 1998, Ready to Read has celebrated national Stand for Children Day with a special story hour to focus community attention on the importance of sharing books with young children. Ready to Read encourages parents to read aloud to their children, beginning at birth, through several program components. Rx Reading partners prescribe reading and give away storybooks. Volunteer readers read aloud and model book sharing in clinic waiting rooms, shelters, and Head Start classrooms. The Kalamazoo Literacy Council provides personal tutoring for parents that need help with reading. Kalamazoo Public Library leads Ready to Read in collaboration with more than two dozen community partners. Learn more at www.kpl.gov/r2r.

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Oshtemo Happiness Day August 10, 12:30-3:30 pm Fun for the whole family! Hot dogs, popcorn, cake, music, prizes, plus a performance by the Alphorngruppe—traditional music from the European Alps.

books & more concerts Arrive early to ensure your seat. Kalamazoo Public Library concerts fill the house!

Art Hop Outdoor Concert Featuring Drew Nelson and Funktion June 4, 5 pm, Central Singer/songwriter/storyteller Drew Nelson’s love for nature and the simpler things in life shines through his music. His recent CD, Dusty Road to Beulah Land, won Album of the Year and Song of the Year for “Waiting for the Sun” at the 2010 Jammie Awards.

The Red Sea Pedestrians June 16, 7 pm, Central In a warped yet beautiful blend of cultures, traditions and eras, the Pedestrians create a one-of-a-kind, instrument-swapping fusion between tradition and the here-and-now. Hear Klezmer, Greek, Celtic, Jazz, and American Roots influences in their high-energy, hypnotic songs of celebration and wonder.

The Corn Fed Girls July 21, 7 pm, Central A close-knit group of friends whose ties span decades, with roots in bluegrass and folk, the Corn Fed Girls produce an acoustic sound described as “raindrops on rooftops and sideburns on kittens.” Their set and recent CD, Cornstar, feature original material from every member of the group.

Alberto Rojo Trio August 18, 7 pm, Central Funktion delivers their dare-you-not-to-dance blend of funk and soul with a hip-hop beat that isn’t afraid to straddle genres—including blues, rock, and jazz. “Smooth as silk and funky as it gets,” according to The Grand Rapids Press. Local authors will read during music breaks.

The Alberto Rojo Trio focuses on traditional Argentinean folk songs, styles such as tango and Chacarera, and jazz standards arranged with a South American flair. The trio features Alberto Rojo, virtuoso guitar and exquisite vocals, Michael Gould, assorted crazy percussion, and Andrew Kratzat, double bass and mbira.

author visits Books for sale and signing at all author visits.

Richard Hamilton June 8, 7 pm, Central Dressed in Civil War uniform, Hamilton will talk about his ancestor, George Patten, who served in the 6th Michigan Cavalry during the Civil War. Hamilton’s novel, Oh! Hast Thou Forgotten, draws from Patten’s letters and journals to describe the Gettysburg Campaign, ending at the Battle of Falling Waters, where Patten died. Cosponsor, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, General Benjamin Pritchard Camp 20.

Matt Wentworth July 7, 6:30 pm, Central From every Tigers series, 1901 to 2007, take the greatest opening day ever, then the greatest second game ever, then third, and so on, until the Tigers go 162-0, sweeping their way to a World Series championship. Wentworth shares his passion for baseball and the Tigers in The Perfect Season, a labor of love that he calls an accurate representation of the entire 107 year history of the franchise, featuring all its greatest players.

book group Classics Revisited Swann’s Way September 16, 7 pm, Central Enjoy a long summer read: Swann’s Way by Marcel Proust.

food & gardens Family Recipe Exchange June 23, 6 pm, Powell Remember your favorite family recipe? Join Jacque Eatmon for a potluck of favorite family dishes. Bring your favorite recipe and the story behind it. Treasured family recipes can be a great way to share family history with younger generations. RSVP 553-7960.

Curds and Whey: Making Cheese at Home July 13, 7 pm, Central Add some culture to your kitchen! Artisan cheesemaker Gary Colles has been making cheese and teaching others for more than 10 years. Watch as he demonstrates simple recipes that you can make in your own kitchen with a few readily available cheese-making supplies.

finding a job In these sessions, discuss and review necessary skills, determine individual needs, then practice what you’ve learned. Registration required; register online at www.kpl.gov/finding-a-job or call 553-7840.

Job Seeking Tips & Tricks June 16, 6:30-8:30 pm, July 14, 3-5 pm, Central Laid off, just graduated or looking for work after an extended absence? Learn about many helpful library materials and discover community and Internet resources. Become a savvy job seeker using a variety of searching tools.

Butterfly Gardening July 28, 6:30 pm, Oshtemo Learn how to attract butterflies to your garden from Master Gardener Jill Ongley. Identify common species found in the Kalamazoo area and the plants and shrubs that provide food and nectar. The evening concludes with a visit to the library’s garden, certified by Monarch Watch as a Monarch Butterfly Way Station.

Don’t Run A-Fowl of the Law August 11, 7 pm, Central Chickens are engaging, friendly, and entertaining creatures that make fine urban companions. Many zoning ordinances allow hens to be kept in yards. Attorney Suzanne Klein and chicken keeper Lori Evesque will discuss local chicken regulations and the basics of chicken care.

Resumés & Cover Letters June 23, 6:30-8:30 pm, July 21, 3-5 pm, Central Discuss the ins and outs of resumé and cover letter writing. Bring your current resumé for review and suggestions, or begin writing it during the workshop.

Interviewing Skills June 30, 6:30-8:30 pm, July 28, 3-5 pm, Central Learn how to present yourself, what to wear, how to answer questions, and what information you should and should not discuss in a job interview. Increase your confidence by rehearsing oneon-one in a mock interview.

@ your library craft couture Artist and crafter Jessica Aguilera

Nuts ‘n Bolts of Basic Bike Maintenance

will lead adults in these very cool

June 2, 6:30 pm, Central

crafts. Registration required;

Whether you’re cycling for fun, health, or as a less expensive and environmentally friendly way of getting around, a well maintained bike will keep you safe and increase your enjoyment. Zoo City Cycle & Sport professional bike mechanics will demonstrate the basics of bicycle maintenance and provide bike trail and route info.

call 553-7880.

Stick It to your Plants June 15, 6:30 pm, Central Learn how to make adorable plant markers with sticks from your yard!

Exhibit: Your Story and Mine

Flip Out for Flip Flops

June 12, 1 pm, Central

July 20, 6:30 pm, Central Embellish your plain plastic flip flops into wearable works of art! You must bring a pair of plain flip-flops in your size. We will supply all else.

A Rather ‘Seedy’ Craft August 17, 6:30 pm, Central Create a specially designed gift containing herb seeds to encourage your garden novice friends—and yourself!

Ask a Lawyer June 2, August 4, 6-8 pm, Powell June 11, July 9, 11:30 am-1 pm, Central July 14, August 11, 6-8 pm, Central Free legal clinic for low to moderate income persons with County Bar Association volunteer lawyers. Get help with most areas of civil law, including landlord-tenant problems, civil litigation issues, divorce and family law. Call 553-7920 to schedule a 20-minute appointment.

Small Business Research Essentials June 9, July 14, August 11, 7 pm, Central Discover free resources to help you make informed decisions about your business future. Learn how to find information on industry trends, estimate the size of your market, identify potential customers and competitors, determine the best way to promote your product or service, and more. Offered by the Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center. Space limited. Registration required; call 387-6004.

Martha Bloomfield, Michigan Historical Museum, will describe how this exhibit, subtitled A Community of Hope, uses the building blocks of history—personal oral history traditions, artifacts, historic documents, and family photographs—as literacy tools for those struggling with poverty, homelessness, and a diminished sense of self. Created by formerly and currently homeless adults, the exhibit features a mural, individual works of art, photography, poetry, a panel exhibit of oral history highlights, and a short documentary video. It will be displayed at the Central Library from June 5 through 24.

Saving Money with Lolalou in the Zoo June 22, 6:30 pm, Central Lolalou blogs about Kalamazoo on the cheap— groceries, dining, fun, goods, and blue moon deals. She’ll show you how to stretch your money farther by taking advantage of local and online deals. Learn how to find coupons and the cheapest price on groceries, where to look for online freebies and discounts, and where to find inexpensive activities in Kalamazoo.

tween/teen Galley Review Group

Movie Monday

June 3, July 1, August 5, 4-5 pm, Central

June 21, 1 pm, Central, Fantastic Mr. Fox July 19, 1 pm, Central, Astro Boy August 16, 1 pm, Central, Percy Jackson & the Olympians: Lightning Thief

Check out the latest crop of teen books before they’re released! Be with the first to read and review new books. Book publishers want YOUR feedback. Learn how to write reviews. Food! Teens only.

Take a break from summer heat at KPL’s Movie Monday. Chill out with popcorn and the big screen.

Drop Zone

Smashkart Tournament

June 10, 4-5 pm, Eastwood

June 23, 2-4 pm, Central

Say farewell to the school year and get ready for summer! Crafts, games, food and fun! Tweens only.

Get your game on in our most popular Wii tournament! Race against your friends in Mario Kart, or pound away at your enemies in Super Smash Bros. Brawl! Teens only.

Summer Sign Up Madness June 15 1-2 pm, Central June 15, 4-5 pm, Oshtemo

Open Play Gaming

Sign up for summer reading with KPL’s teen book expert! Hear librarian Karen Santamaria booktalk great summer reads, sign up to play the game, and enjoy summer sign up madness.

Open gaming, open fun! Stop by for an afternoon of Wii, DS, and PS2 games! We’ll have classic board and card games too. Food!

Game Central

Cartooning With Kenjji

June 16, 2-4 pm, Central

June 26, 2-4 pm, Central

Beat the heat indoors with other game lovers. We’ll break out the massive Teen Services collection of board, card, Wii, and XBOX360 games. All skill levels welcome!

Take your cartooning to the next level! Learn tips and techniques from comics master Kenjji Jumanne-Marshall. No experience required!

Make a Book with KCBA June 18, 2-4 pm, Central June 22, 2-4 pm, Oshtemo Learn how to make a hardcover book the same way people did for hundreds of years— by hand! Kalamazoo Center for the Book Arts instructors will help you create a small blank book that you can use as a sketchbook or journal. Registration required; call 553-7807.

June 25, 2-4 pm, Washington Square

J-Pop Club

Summer 2010 June, July, August

For teens entering grades 9-12 next school year. Read anything with pages to fill in the gameboard. Earn raffle chances as you ride the falls and hit the whirlpool. Earn bonus chances by attending events. Sign up beginning June 15!

For tweens entering grades 5-8 in the upcoming school year. Read anything with pages to fill in the boxes on the gameboard. Complete the boxes to win prizes and raffle chances. Earn bonus chances by reading tons of pages, attending events, or writing your own book review!

Reading Games June 15 - August 28 www.kpl.gov

June 28, July 26, August 23, 3:30-5 pm, Central The ever-popular J-Pop Club is ready for summer! Anime, sushi, and Pocky! Enjoy the latest media (and food) straight from Japan. Teens only.

= Registration required; sign up in advance online www.kpl.gov/teens. All programs for grades 5-12, unless noted. Teen-only events are for teens in grades 7-12. Tween-only events are for tweens in grades 5-8. Questions? Call Teen Services 553-7807.

All summer reading games sponsored by the Friends of Kalamazoo Public Library.

Junk Drawer Creations July July July July

16, 2-3 pm, Washington Square 20, 2-3 pm, Oshtemo 21, 2-3 pm, Eastwood 28, 5-6 pm, Powell

Make cool crafts from items out of the junk drawer. Computer parts, buttons, beads, marbles, game pieces, and more! We’ll supply the materials, you supply the creativity. Registration required, limit 20.

Plant It! August 4, 2-3 pm, Eastwood August 5, 2-3 pm, Washington Square August 6, 2-3 pm, Oshtemo Turn a terra cotta pot into your own chalkboard! Choose a seed, plant it, water it, and hope it grows. We’ll supply the materials, you supply the green thumb. Registration required, limit 20.

Just Dance Competition June 30, 6-7:30 pm, Powell It’s time for Wii Just Dance! We’ll “Pump It Up,” “Get Down,” and have fun with prizes and food.

Go Outside and Play! July 6, 3-5 pm, Oshtemo

T.A.B. June 2, July 7, August 4, 3:30-5 pm, Central Teen Advisory Board (T.A.B.) members help Teen Services staff plan and promote great programs, work on community service projects, discuss books, movies, music and web sites, have snacks, play games, and just have fun! Membership looks great on resumes, job and college applications. Teens only.

Have some cool fun in the sun. Make a splash with a variety of water activities. Crafts, games, snacks, and fun! Tweens only.

Wiivolution August 11, 3-5 pm, Oshtemo August 18, 3-5 pm, Eastwood August 25, 3-5 pm, Central Join the fight against boredom with the Wii! We’ve got Mario Kart, Super Mario Bros., Rock Band, and more!

Beginning Filmmaking August 13 and 20, 1-3 pm, Central

Extreme J-Pop July 8, 1-5 pm, Central J-Pop Club taken to the Extreme level! Celebrate all afternoon long with four hours of anime watching, sushi rolling, and more! Teens only.

Tie-Dye July July July July

Want to make your own movies but don’t know how? Here’s your chance to learn! Publc Media Network instructors will cover the basics of camerawork and digital editing in this two-part class. No experience or equipment necessary! Registration required, limit 12. Teens only.

Japanese Swordplay

14, 2-3 pm, Oshtemo 15, 2-3 pm, Eastwood 22, 2-3 pm, Washington Square 23, 2-3 pm, Powell

August 28, 1-3 pm, Central

We provide t-shirts, bandanas, and all the supplies needed to make a colorful piece of clothing. Each participant may also bring an additional piece to dye. Registration required, limit 30.

Join expert Keith Nelson for an interactive demonstration of Japanese swordplay! Learn basic moves from Toyama-ryu and Nakamura-ryu Battodo with various types of swords and other weapons.

Central Library

Eastwood

Oshtemo

Alma Powell

Washington Square

Teen Services 315 S Rose St 553-7807

1112 Gayle Ave 553-7810

7265 W Main St 553-7980

1000 W Paterson St 553-7960

1244 Portage St 553-7970

friends sidewalk sales Books for 10¢ each or $2 for a bag full—what a bargain! Choose from thousands of books at the annual Friends of the Kalamazoo Public Library sidewalk sale on Super Saturday, June 5, 9 am to 3:30 pm, at the Central Library. Do-Dah Parade, Bronson Park Art Fair, and the Friends Sale—that’s three great reasons to come downtown on June 5! Select from tables with books sorted by category: fiction, romance, non-fiction, etc. Kids can browse carts full of children’s books. Everyone who buys a book at the sidewalk sale gets a coupon for a free bargain book from the Friends Bookstore, open from 9 am to 4 pm on June 5. More great values inside, too!

volunteer spotlight Bernie Baisch loves the Friends Bookstore. A special education teacher, Bernie discovered the store when she was searching for books for her classroom. She was overwhelmed by what she found and bought a large assortment of materials at amazingly cheap prices. She then joined the Friends and began volunteering at the store! Bernie includes her personal reading needs when shopping at the Friends Bookstore. She describes herself as a passionate reader who’s never without a book. She enjoys exchanging book ideas with store customers almost as much as buying books. Everyone in Bernie’s life knows she’ll take their gently-used books to the Friends Bookstore. The store’s success counts on donations like these from generous readers. You can help by following Bernie’s example by bringing your used books, movies, and music to the Friends. Your donations to the Friends help the library offer summer reading games, library staff scholarships, and special uses. Donations are tax deductible; please take a receipt from the folder inside the back door. Thank you!

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Dues are tax deductible. Please send form and check, payable to Friends of the Library, to: Friends of the Library Kalamazoo Public Library 315 S. Rose St. Kalamazoo, MI 49007

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we need your books! Spring cleaning? Weeding your home book shelves? Bring your surplus to the Friends and restock the Bookstore shelves. Drop off your books during the Central Library’s open hours. It’s easy—use the wall slot outside the Friends Bookstore or put bags/boxes of books on the carts inside the back door of the library. Look for the sign that says “Friends’ Donations” near the garage door.

Wednesday 12 noon - 7 pm Thursday 10 am - 4 pm Friday 10 am - 4 pm Saturday 10 am - 4 pm Located on the lower level of the Central Library. Questions? Call 553-7820. 7

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Central Library 315 S Rose St, 49007 342-9837

Friends of the Library Bookstore 315 S Rose St, 49007 553-7820

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strategic planning In the spring issue of the Library Link, I described the library’s strategic planning initiative to reimagine, reinvent, and reallocate library resources to become more user centered. In the first stage of the process, a group of community leaders met to envision Kalamazoo in ten years. They then selected from a list of possible service responses those that best utilize KPL’s strengths to meet current and future community needs. Library staff, managers, and trustees responded to their recommendations, adding their insight and perspective. Following are the goals that emerged from that process. • Children (birth-5) will have programs, services, and materials to prepare them to enter school ready to learn. • Parents/caregivers will have the tools and skills needed to prepare children (birth-5) to learn when they enter school. • Children (6-11) will have materials and services that stimulate their imaginations and provide pleasurable reading, viewing, and listening experiences. • Tweens and teens (12-18) will have a supportive environment that provides pleasurable reading, viewing, and listening experiences that respond to their current interests. 8

1112 Gayle Ave, 49048 553-7810 • Adults will enjoy a wide variety of new and popular reading, viewing, and listening materials and services that respond to current interests. • Everyone in Kalamazoo will have free high-speed access to the online world in the library. • Nonprofit organizations will have tools to build capacity and achieve excellence provided by a securely funded ONEplace. • Everyone will have resources to understand local history and traditions and to connect past with present through family histories. We’ve begun to implement these goals using library consultant Sandra Nelson’s book, Implementing for Results. KPL staff members have identified current and potential library services to support these goals and set targets to meet the goals in materials borrowing, program attendance, and user satisfaction. Next, we’ll consider the viability of current activities that don’t support the selected goals. Learn more about the process on our website, www.kpl.gov/strategic-planning.

Oshtemo 7265 W Main St, 49009 553-7980

Alma Powell 1000 W Paterson St, 49007 553-7960

Washington Square 1244 Portage St, 49001 553-7970

Library Board Valerie Wright President Robert Paul Brown Vice President James VanderRoest Treasurer Cheryl TenBrink Secretary Cynthia Addison Lisa A. Godfrey Fenner Brown II Trustees

Credits Kalamazoo Public Library’s Marketing and Communications Office publishes Link with support from the Friends of the Library. Contact us with your comments or suggestions, 553-7879 or mail mac@kpl.gov.

www.kpl.gov Ann Rohrbaugh Library Director

Summer Fun The Kalamazoo Public Library is proud to offer a wide array of programs for children this summer. Some are drop-in programs and some require registration. R indicates that registration is required and begins

30 days prior to the program. N indicates programs where crowds may exceed

the number we can accommodate. We will start handing out numbers one hour before these performances. Everyone in a group must be present to receive a number.

Bee Amazed

Reading with Bailey

June 23, 2 pm, Oshtemo

Every Tuesday from July 6-August 10, 2-4 pm, Central

July 15, 11 am, Eastwood

Beekeeper Don Snoeyink shares the wonder of honey bees. Learn about the life cycle of bees, how bees find nectar and process it into honey, and how important bee pollination is to our food supply. Make a rolled beeswax candle. Entering grade 1 and up.

Have a “pawsitive” reading experience! Read to Bailey the loveable Schnoodle (Schnauzer/Poodle mix). Call 553-7804 to make an appointment.

Join us for stories and activities about our fascinating underwater world and the creatures that live in and around it. Make a craft to take home. Entering grades K-3.

June 3, 10, 17, 24, 10:30 am, Washington Square July 7, 14, 21, 28, 10:30 am, Oshtemo August 2, 9, 16, 23, 10:30 am, Central

Storytime for the whole family. Songs, stories, rhymes, and more for everyone to enjoy!

Gratitude Steel Band

June 23, 6 pm, Washington Square

Join Clash and MT Pockets for creative clowning, face painting, and balloon twisting. All ages, family. N

June 24, 2 pm, Eastwood

Award-winning family entertainer, songwriter, and recording artist Kevin Devine presents an afternoon of rollicking, participatory sing-along fun! Kevin plays a cavalcade of instruments, leads call-and-response songs, and encourages dancing and plenty of audience participation. All ages, family.

June 16, 6:30 pm, Powell

Join the fun with a live singing steel band! Experience music and dance from the Caribbean and Africa: reggae, calypso, jazz, Hawaiian music and more. Listen, sing, dance and be creative! All ages, family.

Flying Aces Frisbee Team

Binder Park Zoomobile

Meet Philip Christian Stead

June 17, 1 pm, Eastwood

Zoom to the library for an up close and personal visit with animals from the Binder Park Zoo. All ages, family.

Tales on the Trail June 18, 10 am, Powell July 16, 10 am, Powell August 13, 10 am, Powell

Take a walk along the trail and listen to stories along the way. All ages, family.

Boatloads of Great Lakes Fun June 18, 2 pm, Powell July 13, 2 pm, Oshtemo

Come aboard! Paddle a canoe full of furs. Sail north for a shipment of white pine. Cruise a thousand footer loaded with iron ore. Learn about Great Lakes wildlife, trees, rocks, and minerals. Entering grade 1 and up.

June 28, 3 pm, Oshtemo

Thrill to the Flying Aces’ spectacular Frisbee tricks! Fun for all ages.

June 29, 2 pm, Central

Wild Man Jack isn’t easy to please, especially when Mama Jane serves him the one dish that he detests! Join author/illustrator Philip Christian Stead for an interactive workshop based on his picture book Creamed Tuna Fish and Peas on Toast. Entering grade 2 and up.

Amazing Water

Sea Chest Secrets

June 30, 2 pm, Washington Square

It’s what we’re mainly made of, super useful, and lots of fun. Water is amazing! Investigate the wonders of water in this interactive science program with Chemical Kim, “resident scientist” on Take Five & Company, WZZM 13. Entering grade 2 and up.

Learn storytelling basics from master storyteller LaRon Williams. Cosponsored by the Black Arts and Cultural Center. Entering grades 1-6.

Storytelling Festival

July 26, 6:30 pm, Central

Swamp Critters Revealed

July 8, 1:30 pm, Powell July 22, 2 pm, Central August 4, 11 am, Oshtemo

Stir the mud! Learn and listen to stories about gators, frogs, and turtles. Make a craft to take home. Entering grades 1-4.

Joel Tacey’s Summer Surfari

July 9, 11 am, Washington Square

Amazing new tricks, books, music, and art come together in Joel’s exciting new show. Featuring dazzling juggling, audience favorites, and positive reading messages, the Summer Surfari offers something for everyone. All ages, family.

LaRon Williams and Ivory D. Williams weave folklore from many traditions into an unforgettable evening of stories, using singing, acting, movement, and visual art. Cosponsored by the Black Arts and Cultural Center. All ages, family.

Swish, Splash, Dash!

July 22, 11 am, Washington Square July 27, 2 pm, Eastwood August 12, 11 am, Oshtemo

Don’t be a fish out of water. Join us for stories and a craft about fish. Entering grades 1-4.

Alligators in the Library

August 5, 10:30 am, Eastwood

Bubblemania

July 12, 2 pm & 3 pm, Central

Bubbleman dazzles in two shows full of flying bubble spaceships, tightrope walking bubbles, and bubbles inside bubbles making bouncy bubble sculptures. All ages, family.

Movie & Popcorn The Princess and the Frog, July 14, 6:30 pm, Washington Square Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, July 19, 6:30 pm, Oshtemo Where the Wild Things Are, July 28, 6:30 pm, Powell Up, August 3, 6:30 pm, Eastwood Earth, August 10, 6:30 pm, Central

Beat the heat! Enjoy a cool movie and popcorn. Family program (adult must accompany young children).

Meet a variety of crocodilians, ranging in size from 15 inches to 4 feet, lizards, and amphibians from the Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary. Learn about the animals’ biology, behavior and environments. All animals are secured for public contact and handling. All ages, family.

John Ball Zoomobile

June, July, August

Summer Reading Games

July 26, 12 noon, Central

Ahoy, matey! Did you know that sea chests hold a great many secrets? Find out what, and more at this undersea adventure program. Make a sea chest to take home and choose a treasure, too! Entering grades 1-4.

Summer 2010

Storytelling Workshop

July 8, 11 am, Washington Square July 21, 11 am, Eastwood July 29, 2 pm, Oshtemo

Clown Creations

Kevin Devine’s Musical Circus

Family Storytime

Under the Deep Blue Sea Sea Sea

August 19, 11 am & 12 noon, Oshtemo

Learn about animals whose unusual physical and behavioral traits make them WILDLY creative and meet three amazing animals. All ages, family.

June 15 through August 28, 2010

Read to Me Reading to your babies, toddlers, and preschoolers is so important for their development. Sign yours up for summer reading beginning June 15 and visit the library often. Every time your child reports the number of books read this summer, your busy bee will earn a sticker. Each child that plays will receive a book in August. For preschoolers, from birth to entering kindergarten.

Locations Central Library Children’s Room 315 S Rose St 553-7804

Alma Powell

Make a Splash — READ!

1000 W Paterson St 553-7960

Hurry on over to your neighborhood library and sign up for summer reading beginning June 15. Pick up your summer reading gamecard to track your reading. Color in the dates that you read for 20 minutes or more, and for every ten days that you read, you’ll earn a prize! Sign up early so you have plenty of time to earn all the prizes. For kids entering grades 1-4 in the fall.

Eastwood 1112 Gayle Ave 553-7810

Oshtemo 7265 W Main St 553-7984

Washington Square

All summer reading games sponsored by the Friends of Kalamazoo Public Library.

1244 Portage St 553-7970

BOXHEAD

Mask Theater and Petting Zoo

June 22, 11 am & 2 pm, Central Commedia Zuppa’s BOXHEAD uses face and body masks, rod puppets, and physical movement to create a unique and imaginative world. In the tradition of Where the Wild Things Are and The Phantom Tollbooth, BOXHEAD shows what happens when you get so angry that you lose your head! Try on masks from around the world at the petting zoo. All ages, family.

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TUESDAY

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Wednesday

Family Storytime 10:30 am, WSQ, family

17 Family Storytime 10:30 am, WSQ, family Binder Park Zoomobile 1 pm, EAS, family

Tales on the Trail 18 10 am, POW, family Boatloads of Great Lakes Fun 2 pm, POW, grade 1 & up

24 Family Storytime 10:30 am, WSQ, family Kevin Devine's Musical Circus 2 pm, EAS, family

Gratitude Steel Band 6:30 pm, POW, family

BOXHEAD: 22 Mask Theater and Petting Zoo Two Shows! 11 am & 2 pm CEN, family

29 Meet Philip Christian Stead 2 pm, CEN, grade 2 & up

Flying Aces 28 Frisbee Team 3 pm, OSH, family

Saturday

First Day of Summer Reading Game

Friday

Thursday

Bee Amazed 23 2 pm, OSH, grade 1 & up Clown Creations 6 pm, WSQ, family

Amazing Water 30 with Chemical Kim 2 pm, WSQ, grade 2 & up

Key to Locations CEN EAS OSH POW WSQ

Central Eastwood Oshtemo Alma Powell Washington Square

R Registration Required N Space Limited; Come Early

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TUESDAY

Wednesday

Thursday 1

July 5

Reading with Bailey 2-4 pm, CEN

Family Storytime 10:30 am, OSH, family

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Bubblemania 12 Two Shows! 2 pm & 3 pm, CEN, family

Movie & Popcorn Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 6:30 pm, OSH, family

Reading with Bailey 13 2-4 pm, CEN Boatloads of Great Lakes Fun 2 pm, OSH, grade 1 & up

Reading with Bailey 2-4 pm, CEN

Family Storytime 14 10:30 am, OSH, family Movie & Popcorn The Princess and the Frog 6:30 pm, WSQ, family

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Family Storytime 10:30 am, OSH, family Sea Chest Secrets 11 am, EAS, grades 1-4

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MONDAY

Reading with Bailey 27 2-4 pm, CEN Swish! Splash! Dash! 2 pm, EAS, grades 1-4

28 Family Storytime 10:30 am, OSH, family Movie & Popcorn Where the Wild Things Are 6:30 pm, POW, family

TUESDAY

Sea Chest Secrets 8 11 am, WSQ, grades 1-4 Swamp Critters Revealed 1:30 pm, POW, grades 1-4

Saturday 2

Joel Tacey's Surfari Show 11 am, WSQ, family

Tales on the Trail 10 am, POW, family

Under the Deep Blue Sea Sea Sea 11 am, EAS, grades K-3

Swish! Splash! Dash! 11 am, WSQ, grades 1-4 Swamp Critters Revealed 2 pm, CEN, grades 1-4

Sea Chest Secrets 2 pm, OSH, grades 1-4

Storytelling Workshop 12 pm, CEN, grades 1-6 Storyteller Festival 6:30 pm, CEN, family

Friday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

August Family Storytime 10:30 am, CEN, family

Alligators in the Library 10:30 am, EAS, family

Swish! Splash! Dash! 11 am, OSH, grades 1-4

Reading with Bailey 2-4 pm, CEN Movie & Popcorn Up 6:30 pm, EAS, family

Reading with Bailey 2-4 pm, CEN Movie & Popcorn Earth 6:30 pm, CEN, family

Swamp Critters Revealed 11 am, OSH, grades 1-4

Family Storytime 10:30 am, CEN, family

John Ball Zoomobile 19 11 am & 12 noon, OSH, family

Tales on the Trail 10 am, POW, family

Last Day of Summer Reading Game