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library hours Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
MOTHER GOOSE STORYTIME Monday, June 18th and 25th 10:30 AM INFANT/TODDLER
This special time is designed for children from birth to 23 months. Delight and stimulate your baby’s senses with books, rhymes, and music. A developmentally appropriate playtime will follow. Appropriate for 0 months to 23 months. No registration required.
FAMILY STORYTIME
Wednesday, June 20th and 27th 10:30 AM PRESCHOOL
Children will build language skills while listening to stories, learning rhymes, moving to music, and learning the mystery letter of the week! No registration required.
Friday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
library board Betty Lee Ongley Library Board Chair Alisha Siebers Library Board Vice Chair Michele Behr Library Board Trustee Stephanie Brown Library Board Trustee Annee Dunn Library Board Trustee Martha Pacheco Library Board Trustee & Liaison to the Friends of PDL Joe Yantis Library Board Trustee
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NOTICE
The library is closed on Sundays until Labor Day. The library will be closed July 4th.
summer reading programs 2012 A summer full of fun and reading begins on Friday, June 1st! We have a reading program for every age! Participants can earn prizes for reading over the summer months!
Dream Big, Read – Youth Summer Reading Program Preschool and elementary age children earn prizes for reading (or being read to) books of their choice throughout the summer! Simply keep track of the number of hours read and every 5 hours earn a prize. The goal is to read 30 hours before August 8th.
Own the Night – Middle & High School Summer Reading Program Teens earn prizes for each week they finish and submit a book into the reading program, “Own the Night”. Participants can submit books of their choice as well as school summer reading requirements. Stay up late, “Own the Night” and read!
Between the Covers – Adult Summer Reading This year our theme for adult summer reading is Between the Covers, so grab a cup of tea and a fluffy pillow and crawl between the covers of a good book. Sign up by visiting the library or by going to www.summerfun. portagelibrary.info starting June 1st. Fill in a short form and start reading! To redeem prizes submit the titles and authors of the books you read or listen to by phone, or at the library, You can enter titles from June 1st to August 8th. Anyone 18 and over is eligible to join. Adult Summer Reading Sponsors: Kazoo Books and Craftsman Chop Company
Starting June 1st, sign up for any of the reading programs online at www.summerfun.portagelibrary.info or visit the Portage District Library for a summer full of good reads! Happy Reading! All Summer Reading Programs & Events are generously sponsored by the Friends of the Portage District Library.
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June 1-8
programs & events SOLO GALLERY May 1st – June 27th Clement Cizio Acrylic Painting
HISTORY LIVE
May 23rd – July 4th A military exhibit featuring memorabilia, photographs and vignettes.
KIDS SUMMER KICK-OFF/MOVIE NIGHT
Friday, June 1st 7:00 PM Location: Celery Flats Historical Area Age Group: FAMILY, ALL AGES Summer is finally here, and we can’t wait to share all the fun things we have planned! To kick it off right we are throwing a party! Enjoy Magic & Fun with magician Jeff Wawrzaszek in the Amphitheatre. Also, be sure to stop by the various interactive booths and displays! A dance party will take place until dusk, when movie time will begin! Be sure to bring bug spray and blankets to sit on for your movie-viewing enjoyment. Concessions are available for purchase. A joint venture with the Portage Summer Entertainment Series. No registration required. A Stuart Manor Tea
A NEW WAY TO LOOK AT CLASSIC MYSTERIES & A FORESHADOWING OF THOSE TO COME
Wednesday, June 6th 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Age Group: ADULTS Join newly retired Western Michigan University English professor, Beth Amidon, to discuss a new look at classic mysteries from Bronte to Niffenegger and beyond. You will have an opportunity to appreciate the mysterious qualities of our beloved classics and how these have been woven into modern classics-tocome mysteries. Location: Stuart Manor, Portage Celery Flats Prepaid registration is required at the Portage Parks Department (329-4522) REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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Movie Pairing for “A New Way To Look at Classic Mysteries & a Foreshadowing of Those to Come” Stuart Manor Tea
REBECCA (not rated)
Thursday, June 7th 6:30 PM Age Group: ADULTS A shy ladies’ companion staying in Monte Carlo with her stuffy employer meets the wealthy Maxim de Winter. She and Max fall in love, marry and return to Manderley, his large country estate in Cornwall. The second Mrs. de Winter clashes with the housekeeper, Mrs. Danvers, and discovers that Rebecca still has a hold on everyone at Manderley. Written by Daphne Du Maurier; Directed by Alfred Hitchcock; Stars Laurence Olivier and Joan Fontaine. 130 minutes. No registration required.
PORTAGE COMPUTER USERS CLUB Thursday, June 7th 10:00 AM Age Group: ADULTS Drop-in computer question and answer session. No registration is required.
TAKE FLIGHT WITH BATS OF THE WORLD
Friday, June 8th 2:00 PM Location: CELERY FLATS HISTORICAL AREA Age Group: ALL AGES Learn the truth about bats as we explore their life after dark in this exciting live animal presentation. How do bats use sound waves to navigate in the dark? What is the bat’s role in the food web? Learn about conservation. This program runs 45 minutes and you will get to meet bats from North America, South America and Africa—some with a 3 foot wingspan! This informative event is for all ages. A joint venture with the Portage Summer Entertainment Series. (In the event of rain, this program will be held inside the Hayloft Theatre at same location). No registration required.
programs & events SATURDAYS LIVE: SUZUKI ACADEMY OF KALAMAZOO
Saturday, June 9th 2:00 PM Age Group: ALL AGES Students of the Suzuki Academy of Kalamazoo will perform in the Library Atrium.
INTRODUCTION TO YOUR TELESCOPE
Wednesday, June 13th 2:00 PM & repeated 6:30 PM Age Group: ADULTS/TEENS Learn how to best view the night sky through the library’s new circulating 4-1/2 inch reflector telescope donated by the Kalamazoo Astronomical Society. KAS members will lead this short workshop. Free. No registration is required.
PORTAGE COMPUTER USERS CLUB Thursday, June 14th 10:00 AM Age Group: ADULTS Drop-in computer question and answer session. No registration required.
WHAT IN THE WORLD ARE YOU EATING—LUNCH N’ LEARN
Thursday, June 14th 11:00 AM Location: CELERY FLATS INTERPRETIVE CENTERAge Group: ALL AGES Explore nature in your own backyard with the help of Naturalist Dan Keto. What did humans eat before farms and gardens? You will learn where the foods we eat everyday originally came from. This program is a cooperative effort with the Kalamazoo Nature Center and the Portage Parks and Recreation Department. Bring your own lunch. No registration required.
June 9-18
HEARTLAND HOSPICE GRIEF AND LOSS LUNCH & LEARN
Friday, June 15th 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM A drop-in meeting with grief counselors to learn about and help work through grief and loss support. Bring your own sack lunch. Beverages will be provided. No registration is required.
TEEN MOVIE: HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER’S STONE
Friday, June 15th 9:45 PM Location: CELERY FLATS HISTORICAL AREA Age Group: MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL Join the City of Portage Youth Advisory Committee for a Movie Party in Celery Flats. Lie on the grass, or bring your own lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the classic first ever Harry Potter movie on the big screen! Concessions will be available for purchase. Gates open at 8:30 PM.
EXPLORING CELERY FLATS WITH A NATURALIST
Monday, June 18th 7:00 PM Location: CELERY FLATS INTERPRETIVE CENTER Age Group: ALL AGES Join Naturalist Dan Keto as you explore the rich natural world encountered along the trail and around the historic buildings of the Celery Flats Historical Area. You and your family will be amazed at all the living things that can be found close to home. Discover ways you can explore nature around your own backyard. This program is a cooperative effort with the Kalamazoo Nature Center and the Portage Parks and Recreation Department. No registration required.
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June 18-21
programs & events B.A.R.K.!-BOOKS ARE REACHING KIDS!
June 18th - August 10th Age Group: ELEMENTARY AGE Sign your child up to read one-on-one to a well trained canine at the library. Studies show that children who practice reading aloud to a nonjudgmental K-9 can improve their reading skills. Your child can read whatever they want for 20 minutes. Don’t miss out! This promises to be a very “pawsitive” experience. Various times and days are available. Please call the Youth Information Desk at 329-4544 Ext. 603 or stop in to register for a date and time. Registration begins June 4th. REGISTRATION REQUIRED
DANCES OF INDIA
Tuesday, June 19th 1:00 PM Age Group: ALL AGES Enjoy a performance of vibrant, Bollywood-style dances, featuring Susan Iervolina’s students in beautiful traditional costumes. All ages welcome No registration required.
A Stuart Manor Tea
“HISTORY OF THE BLUES” by John Speeter
Wednesday, June 20th 12:00 PM -1:30 PM Age Group: ADULTS John’s program is both a performance and a narrative, tracing blues music through the songs of several well know masters of this unique music. John currently serves as president of the Great Lakes Acoustic Music Association. He is a member of the Kalamazoo Valley Blues Association and president of the Kalamazoo Folklife Organization. He is also a member of the Schlitz Creek Bluegrass Band. He recommended “O Brother Where Art Thou” as the perfect follow-up movie to his “History of the Blues Songs and Stories.“ Location: Stuart Manor, Portage Celery Flats Prepaid registration is required at the Portage Parks Department (329-4522) REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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MOVIE PAIRING FOR “HISTORY OF THE BLUES” STUART MANOR TEA
O Brother Where Art Thou? (rated PG13) Wednesday, June 20th 6:30 PM Age Group: ADULTS This comedy contains a Grammy award winning sound track of old traditional music and also contains a character based on Robert Johnson the “Father of the Blues”. The story revolves around three convicts who escape from their chain gang in rural 1930s Mississippi and have a series of adventures reminiscent of Homer’s “Odyssey.” George Clooney, John Turturro, Tim Blake Nelson, Charles Durning, John Goodman, Michael Badalucco, Holly Hunter, Chris Thomas King. Director: Joel Coen. 103 minutes. No registration required.
PORTAGE COMPUTER USERS CLUB Thursday, June 21st 10:00 AM Age Group: ADULTS Drop-in computer question and answer session. No registration required.
LEGOS! LEGOS! LEGOS! IN THE EVENING Thursday, June 21st 6:00 PM Age Group: ALL AGES Come on in and express your creativity. LEGOS of various sizes will be provided for all ability levels. No registration required.
programs & events LEGOS! LEGOS! LEGOS! IN THE MORNING
Friday, June 22nd 10:00 AM Age Group: ALL AGES Come on in and express your creativity. LEGOS of various sizes will be provided for all ability levels. No registration required.
SUMMERTIME READING! SUMMERTIME NATURE!
Monday, June 25th 7:00 PM Age Group: ALL AGES Book pages come alive outside on the trails around the library. Learn about literature that celebrates the summer season. Be ready to encounter the unexpected as a naturalist uncovers hidden treasures. Look for Naturalist Dan Keto outside the library. This program is a cooperative effort with the Kalamazoo Nature Center and the Portage Parks and Recreation Department. No registration required.
TEEN CUPCAKE WARS WORKSHOP
June 22-29
PORTAGE COMPUTER USERS CLUB Thursday, June 28th 10:00 AM Age Group: ADULTS Drop-in computer question and answer session. No registration required.
ABC ACTIVITY TIME
Friday, June 29th 10:00 AM Age Group: PRESCHOOL Drop-in playtime including sensory activities, fine and gross motor skills, pocket charts, manipulatives and more. This is a time for your child to practice skills that will help them get ready to read! Open to Preschoolers with their favorite adult. The focus is for parents to participate in the learning process with their child while making it fun! No registration required. No registration required.
Tuesday, June 26th 7:00 PM Age Group: MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL Try out your cupcake creativity! Fill and decorate cupcakes, build a display, and set up the perfect cupcake photo op for our online “cookbook”. REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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What’s Coming in July! Art Exhibit: Celebration of the Year of the Dragon July 13th A multimedia art exhibit by the Chinese Ladies’ Art Club
OverDrive e-reader Assistance July 2nd Helping you set up your device to accept OverDrive Digital Books Having a Great Time Outside at Haverhill Park July 2nd Explore nature in a Portage park Holiday Closing July 4th The Library is closed IB Boot Camp July 10th Janet Lavasseur & IB students working on research Titanic Adventure July 11th Join us for an exciting night exploring the Titanic International Mystery Book Group July 12th Mystery enthusiasts come with titles to discuss Dream, Shadows & Everything in Between July 13th A multimedia art exhibit
A Reading, Reception & Book Signing July 14th Join us to hear 2011 Michigan Notable author Bryan Gruely Return of the Big Trucks July 17th You can climb aboard real dump trucks, excavators, front-end loaders, and more Introduction to your Telescope July 18th Learn how to best view the night sky Lunches of Note July 19th Smoothie making with fresh food fairy Classic Science Fiction Film Fest July 19th Forbidden Planet M-Day Magic “Tricks N’ Eats” with Magician Alan Kazam July 20th Bring your lunch and watch the magic happen right before your very eyes Abracadabra! July 21st Magic tricks workshop On the way to the Bog July 23rd Discover seasonal highlights as we move from forest to bog Teen Science Explosion July 24th Experiments