Library Link, September-November 2014

The Great Grown-Up Spelling BeeWed, November 19, 6-9 pmWMU Bernhard Center 1903 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo

It’s time to break out the dictionary and start practicing for one of KPL’s most popular events, The Great Grown-Up Spelling Bee! Join us for our 14th Annual spelling competition benefitting Ready to Read, our early childhood literacy program. Last year, we raised more than $20,000! We aim to break that record this year to purchase books for Kalamazoo County children.

Tickets will be available two weeks prior to event.

P A R T I C I P A T E

Books & More ..............2-3

Friends of KPL .................4

Booktoberfest .................5

Tween/Teen ..................6-7

Kids .............................8-11

Director’s Note ..............12

KPL Welcomes Todd Parr!

KPL is honored to have New York Times bestselling

author, Todd Parr as the keynote speaker for the 37th Annual Mary Calletto Rife Youth Literature Seminar on Friday, November 14 (details page 11). Todd will also share his love of writing, art, and mac ‘n’ cheese at a Meet The Author event at Central Library on Thursday, November 13 (details page 10). Join us and find out why “It’s okay to read!

K alamazoo shook up the beer world by winning second place in the Beer City, USA competition in 2013.

With several new breweries joining well-loved establishments like Bell’s in the last year, it is clear that Kalamazoo loves its brew. Based off of KPL’s 2013 record-breaking circulation numbers, Kalamazoo also loves books. So we decided to combine the two with our first annual Booktoberfest! Join us for several hop-tastic events with some of your favorite breweries including: Bell’s Brewery, Arcadia Ales, Tibbs Brewing, Bilbo’s Pizza, Gonzo’s BiggDogg Brewery, and more! Learn about the history of brewing in Kalamazoo. Find out what it takes to cultivate your own brew with some of Kalamazoo’s brewers, and join us for lively discussion of two books that you can enjoy with a great local beer. Details on page 5.

kpl.gov/booktoberfest

Don’t miss Friends of KPL Annual Book Sale!

Details on page 4.

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We are searching for sponsors, spellers and cheerleaders! Call (269) 553-7885 or visit kpl.gov/kids/spelling-bee

for more information.

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2015 Reading Together Announcement!We are very excited to announce The Living Great Lakes, by Jerry Dennis, has been selected as the 2015 Reading Together title! Check out the winter issue of LINK for program details or visit readingtogether.us!

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R Registration required. Call location listed or register online at kpl.gov starting 30 days before event.

September is National

Library Card Sign-up Month!

Many Kalamazoo businesses are supporting

the effort by offering special deals to customers

who show their KPL card at check-out.

Visit kpl.gov/getcarded for more information.

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A Conversation with David Small and Hallie DurandWed, September 10, 6pm, CEN

David Small is the Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator of more than fifty picture books, among them So, You Want to Be President?, Imogene’s Antlers, and several written by his wife Sarah Stewart, including The Gardener, The Library, and The Friend. He is also the creator of National Book Award Finalist and New York Times bestselling graphic memoir Stitches.

Hallie Durand is the author of six books for children, including the Dessert First trilogy, Mitchell’s License and Mitchell Goes Bowling, and now – along with David – CATCH THAT COOKIE!, a romp of a picture book that stars preschooler Marshall, as he is transformed from a skeptic to a believer in magic, with the help of a cast of gingerbread men, new for this holiday season.

Hallie Durand is the pen name for Holly McGhee, the celebrated founder of Pippin Properties, Inc, a boutique literary agency in New York City. Clients include David Small and his wife Sarah Stewart, National Ambassador for children’s literature and 2014 Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo, 2013 Newbery Medalist Katherine Applegate, 2013 National Book Award Finalists Kathi Appelt and Adrian Matejka, Jandy Nelson, David Ezra Stein, Jon Agee, Doreen Cronin, Betsy Lewin, Kate & Jim McMullan and the late William Steig. She and David have worked and laughed together for the past fifteen years, and now have a collaboration of their own.

Come meet David, Hallie / Holly, and Sarah. David and Holly will talk about their creative partnership as artist and agent and about their journey together over the past decade. A one-of-a-kind opportunity to ask them questions and talk to them candidly about the publishing experience.

www. halliedurand.comwww. pippinproperties.comwww. davidsmallbooks.com

Urban Fiction Book DiscussionTues, September 30, 6 pm, POW Tues, November 25, 6 pm, POW

This popular street lit group will talk about May the Best Man Win by M.T. Pope in September and Trickin by Brandi Johnson in November. Pick up copies of the novels at Powell desk. Refreshments.

ART HOP: Banned Books Read-OutFri, October 3, 6-8 pm, CEN

Celebrate your intellectual freedom with the American Civil Liberties Union and Kalamazoo Public Library! Local celebrities will read from frequently challenged books.

Comics and graphic novels are the focus of this year’s Banned Books Week and in honor of that focus, KPL will host local comic artists and author wife-husband team Jane Irwin and Paul Sizer who will display their work during the Read-Out.

The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees your right to decide for yourself what to read, listen to, or view. Banned Books Week, observed since 1982, reminds Americans not to take this precious right for granted.

Yann Martel – Healing Journeys: Crossing the Pacific, Dealing With TraumaThurs, October 23, 7 pm Miller Auditorium

Members of the public are invited to join Western Michigan University as it turns the spotlight on Yann Martel’s “Life of Pi,” winner of the 2002 Booker Prize and released as a film in 2012.

The critically acclaimed novel is starring in the 2014-15 University Common Read. Martel is visiting Kalamazoo as part of the healing-arts speaker series being organized by the University Center for the Humanities.

Both the book and movie are available now from KPL.

BOOKS

Friends of Poetry Reading

Tues, October 28, 6:30 pm, CEN

Can poetry be funny? Mildly amusing? Worth a smile?

Join the Kalamazoo Friends of Poetry at a reading to

explore this question.

R Intro to GenealogyTues, September 16, 6 pm, OSH (registration starting August 25)

Tues, November 4, 6 pm, WSQ (registration starting October 13)

Learn how to start compiling your family tree through databases like Ancestry.com, Heritage Quest, KPL’s index to local publications, plus important print sources, major collections, and more. Registration required; call 553-7808 or register online.

BOOK SIGNING:Brian C. WilsonDr. John Harvey Kellogg and the Religion of Biologic LivingThurs, October 2, 7 pm, CEN

From 1876 to 1943, Dr. John Harvey Kellogg presided over the Battle Creek Sanitarium, an institution which was one of the largest and best known health and wellness facilities in the United States – ”a combination nineteenth-century European health spa and a twentieth-century Mayo Clinic.” In his talk, Professor Brian Wilson will trace this fascinating history, emphasizing the role Dr. Kellogg’s developing religious views played in the rise and fall of the Battle Creek Sanitarium.

R Genealogy Lock-InFri, October 17, 6-10 pm, CEN

After-hours event for genealogists. Research in the new expanded Local History Room. Take advantage of free copying, printing, and scanning. Registration begins September 22; call 553-7808 or register online.

BOOK SIGNING:Susan NenadicA Purse of Her OwnThurs, October 23 7 pm, CEN

Did you know that nineteenth century women were doctors and lawyers? Did you know that faculty at the University of Michigan were paid an extra 25-33% to teach women? Hear more about these and other facts regarding women’s employ-ment and opportunities in Michigan and the nation during the 1800’s with Susan Nenadic, author of A Purse of Her Own.

Kalamazoo in Real PhotosTues, November 18, 6:30 pm, OSH

Explore images of Kalamazoo’s past through unique early stereoscopic views and rare “real photo” postcards. Dig deep into nearly a century’s worth of exciting scenery, historic buildings, and other local landmarks as captured by local photographers from the 1860s through the 1940s. Presented in cooperation with the Southwest Michigan Post Card Club.

& MORER Personal Action

Toward Health (PATH)Tuesdays, September 9 – October 14 5-7:30 pm, WSQ, 6-week session

This 6-week workshop is designed to help adults learn techniques and strategies for the day-to-day management of chronic or long-term health conditions, including arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, emphysema, asthma, bronchitis, and depression. Presented by Kalamazoo County Area Agency on Aging, IIIA. Refreshments. Call 553-7970 to register.

R Matter of BalanceThursdays, September 25 – November 13, 1-3 pm OSH, 8-week session

Many older adults experience a fear of falling. People who develop this fear often limit their activities, which can result in physical weakness, making the risk of falling even greater. This 8-week workshop is a program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. Presented by Kalamazoo County Area Agency on Aging, IIIA. Refreshments. Call 553-7984 to register.

Tamales Two WaysTues, October 14, 6 pm, EAS

Maria Hernandez will demonstrate how to make two types of tamales – chicken with red sauce and a vegetarian version with corn masa and cheese.

HISTORY & GENEALOGY

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Journey of the LettersMon, October 6, 6 pm, OSH

Teresa Irish, author of A Thousand Letters Home: One WWII Soldier’s Story of War, Love and Life, presents the inspirational and life-affirming Journey of the Letters. Inspired by her father’s letters home from World War II, found after his death in 2006, Teresa takes her audience back in time to when a young man goes to war and returns home to marry his sweetheart and raise a family. It is a moving and heartfelt tribute to America’s history, freedoms and family values, and a call to citizenship in today’s world. Irish’s program reaches across generations with a little something for everyone. Her storytelling, accompanied by 1940’s photographs and music from Waltz Time and Hit Parade, has audiences laughing, crying, reminiscing and reflecting.

AUTHOR VISIT

GLAMA Sing AlongTues, September 9 & November 4, 7 pm, CEN

As that old hymn tells us, “Singing makes the burden lighter. Singing drives the care away.” Raise your voice alongside other acoustic music lovers with musicians Michael Beauchamp, Kathy Nichols and Patricia Pettinga. Song booklets provided. Just bring your vocal cords!

Goran IvanovicWed, September 17, 7 pm, CEN

Goran Ivanovic is a native of Croatia, a Balkan country torn by the civil strife that engulfed the former Yugoslavia. The musical son of a Serbian father and a Bosnian Croat mother, he has crossed many boundaries in his life and in his music. While he was studying at the Mozarteum in Salzburg with masters such as Elliot Fisk and Joaquin Clerch, his parents were expelled from Croatia and were granted political asylum in the United States. Since his residence in this country, Goran’s broad grounding in classical music has been enriched by influences of jazz, Balkan, and world music. Goran frequently performs at major festivals and concert halls in the U.S., as well as TV and radio performances.

www.goranguitar.com

GLAMA Acoustic Slow JamWed, October 8 & November 12, 7 pm, CEN

We invite you to join the Great Lakes Acoustic Music Association for a fun jam based on simple chord progressions and slow to medium tempo tunes. We add the word “slow” to further define this session and invite all beginners and those who prefer to play at more moderate tempos. All acoustic stringed instruments welcome! Basic jamming tips are included in this interactive experience.

Bag-of-Books SaleSat, September 6 CEN, Third Floor

9 am – 3:30 pm

All books - 10¢ each or $2.00 for a bag full.

Bring a bag to fill with: fiction, mystery, science fiction,

romance, assorted nonfiction, large print, children’s books,

videos, CDs and more!

Gift Book SaleFri, November 28, CEN

Friends Bookstore

Like-new, gift-quality books at a fraction of retail price. Sale begins 11/28/14 and

continues while supplies last.

Friends Annual

Book Sales

MUSICKaitlin RoseWed, October 15, 7 pm, CEN

Kaitlin Rose is a singer songwriter currently residing in Kalamazoo, MI. She began playing the guitar in 2001 at the ripe age of 15 on her mother’s Alvarez, which had been stowed away in the closet for years. Day after day, Kaitlin began teaching herself how to play guitar, thumbing through songbooks and listening to Neil Young and Ani DiFranco. Over the next twelve years, Kaitlin recorded 4 self-produced albums, one professional demo with Ian Gorman at La Luna Recording and Sound and has written hundreds of songs.

www.kaitlinrosemusic.com

An DroWed, November 19, 7 pm, CEN

An Dro is a union of four seasoned instrumentalists who speak from the heart with uncommon synergy. Their music is a blend of traditional and original melodies from across the globe, reaching back to the past, with an eye to the present and the future. An Dro takes you on an adventure that is both personal and universal. You’ll hear traditional Irish melodies, medieval French songs, Breton dance tunes, Scandinavian refrains, Appalachian influences, Arabic rhythms, and African grooves all performed with joy and freshness. This is dance music but it’s also listening music. The band’s original works have a feel that is both ancient and modern with a dynamic range that takes you from crazy dance grooves to delicately orchestrated waltzes and airs to blazing improvisational assaults. The band takes their name An Dro from a folk dance of Brittany where the dancers link fingers as they move in a spiral line dance. An Dro translates literally as “The Turn” and is an apt description of music that is alive and ever changing.

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BOOKTOBERFEST BREWS!

BOOKTOBERFEST BOOKS!

The Brew from KalamazooTues, September 16, 7 pm, CEN

Kalamazoo’s thriving local brewing trade is rooted in traditions that date back to the earliest decades of the 19th century. From ‘Old Joe’ and Dorothy Burchnall to George Judge’s Kalamazoo Malt House and George Neumaier’s Cold Stream Brewery, we will explore the history of local brewing from its humble beginnings in the 1830s until Kalamazoo went “dry” in 1915.

Home Brewing with Bell’s BreweryWed, September 24, 7 pm, CEN

Bell’s Brewery crafts some of the most loved beers in the world. David Curtis is the manager of Bell’s General Store and an award-winning home brewer. Learn how to brew your own beer at home the Bell’s way. Whether you have brewed a few beers or are a novice, participants will hear tricks and secrets to help your next batch.

www.bellsbeer.com

T Screening of The Michigan Beer FilmTues, September 30, 7 pm, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 180 Portage St, Kalamazoo

Filmed by Kalamazoo’s Rhino Media, The Michigan Beer Film is a documentary about the amazing craft brew scene in the Great Lakes State. Watch not only the process of beer making, but also the great stories behind the brewmasters. Discover why Michigan is quickly becoming a beer lover’s destination. This event is free. Space is limited. Ticket required. Tickets will be available at Central Library two weeks prior to event.

www.mibeerfilm.com

Beer and Food Pairings with Gonzo’s BiggDogg BreweryWed, October 1, 7 pm, CEN

We all know that beer is a great complement to most meals, but do you know which brews go best with certain foods? Discover the most fabulous beer/food pairings from the team at Gonzo’s BiggDogg Brewery. Greg “Gonzo” Haner and Brian Hill opened Kalamazoo’s newest brew pub in 2013. Gonzo is considered one of Kalamazoo’s original brewers.

www.gonzosbiggdoggbrewing.com

Meet the Brewmasters with Arcadia AlesTues, October 21, 6 pm, EAS

Arcadia Brewing Company was established in 1996 as a microbrewery specializing in handcrafted British-style ales. Their methods originated in England, which allows this style of beer to reflect over 250 years of world class brewing heritage. This year Arcadia moved operations to Kalamazoo and opened a new facility in the River’s Edge area. Learn not only about their unique brewing methods, but also the story of the brewery.

www.arcadiaales.com

Local Brewery Panel Discussion with Tibbs Brewing, Brite Eyes Brewing, Bilbo’s Pizza and Gonzo’s BiggDogg BreweryTues, October 28, 6 pm, WSQ

This year Kalamazoo was named by U.S. News & World Report one of the most underrated beer cities in the country. Hear the stories of four of Kalamazoo’s best breweries in a discussion moderated by MLive’s John Liberty and West Michigan Beer Tours. Learn what it takes to open and operate a brewery in one of the fastest growing beer cities in Michigan.

www.tibbsbrewing.com www.briteeyesbrewingco.com www.bilbospizza.com www.gonzosbiggdoggbrewing.com

Book Discussions Round Ireland with a Fridge

by Tony HawksMon, October 6, 6 pm, Bilbo’s Pizza,

3307 Stadium Dr., Kalamazoo

The Yellow Birds by Kevin Powers

Tues, October 14, 6 pm, Arcadia Ales, 701 East Michigan Ave., Kalamazoo

Enjoy two new beers brewed just for Booktoberfest!

TIBBS BREWING

OVERDUE BREW chocolate stout

All beer on Thursdays in September will be $1 off when patrons show their KPL library card!

BILBO’S PIZZA

LEGEND OF PUMPKIN HOLLOW pumpkin ale

Patrons will receive a $1 off Legend of Pumpkin Hollow when they show their KPL library card!

Sponsored by

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T Space limited; ticket required. Pick up FREE ticket at host location; one ticket per person. Call location with any questions.

PROGRAMS, BOOKS & BREWS

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Slam Session, Gr 6-12Mondays, September 8, October 13, & November 10, 3:30 pm, CEN

Calling all Teens! Read, write, listen, watch and experience poetry. Learn from each other and local experts and express yourself with words.

J-Pop Club, Gr 6-12Mondays, September 15, October 20, & November 17, 3:30 pm, CEN

Enjoy Japanese Anime, manga, Pocky and food. Drop in any time during the event!

Pizza & Pages, Maze Runner,

Gr 5-12Mon, September 15, 5:30, OSH,

Stop by the Oshtemo Branch Library and pick up a copy of Maze Runner by James Dashner. It’s our way of saying: Read it before you see it at the movies! Take it home, read it, then come back and discuss it over pizza!

R Jewelry Making with Meg Tang, Gr 5-12Thurs, September 18, 4:30 pm, WSQ

Have fun learning how to make unique jewelry using jeweler’s tools and techniques. Everyone will leave with a finished piece of jewelry. Tools and materials provided.

R Babysitting Workshop, Ages 12 & up6-WEEK SESSION I:

Thursdays, September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16 & 23, 4-5:30 pm, OSH

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6-WEEK SESSION II:

Tuesdays, November 11, 18 & 25, December 2, 9 & 16, 4-5:30 pm, POW

Be a safe and successful babysitter by attending a 6-week workshop. Workshop presented by Veronica Bolhuis, MSUE Kalamazoo County 4-H Program Coordinator.

Space is limited, registration required, must be 12 or older. Sign up for one 6-week session at one location, please.

International Games Day @ Your Library, Teens onlySat, November 15, 12 pm, CEN

Celebrate the 7th annual International Games Day with hours of non-stop game fun. Compete in special tournaments against players from around the world! All KPL game systems will be

available as well as a huge selection of board and card games. Snacks and prize giveaways!

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CEN (Central Library) . . . . . . . . 553-7800

EAS (Eastwood) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 553-7810

OSH (Oshtemo) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 553-7980

POW (Alma Powell). . . . . . . . . . 553-7960

WSQ (Washington Square) . . . 553-7970

Michael Jackson: The Experience, Gr 5-12Wed, September 24, 4:30 pm, POW

Play the Wii and win prizes. Dance like you’ve never danced before to your favorite Michael Jackson hits.

Celebrate Comics with Paul Sizer, Gr 5-12Sat, September 27, 2-4 pm, CEN

Join local comics pro Paul Sizer, author of Moped Army and Little White Mouse, and learn what it takes to make your own comics. No experience necessary, all materials will be provided.

Teen Advisory Board (T.A.B.), Gr 6-12Mondays, October 6 & November 3, 3:30 pm, CEN

Plan programs and service projects, discuss books, movies, music, and web sites, eat snacks, play games, and have fun!

Percy Party, All AgesTues, October 7, 6:30 pm, OSH

Camp Halfblood or Camp Jupiter? You choose and join in the Percy Party fun for fans of all ages! Celebrate Greek mythology with Percy Jackson fun, food and prizes!

S2Games, All Ages Tues, October 14, 6:30 pm, CEN

Attention all interested in mobile or video gaming! See how one Kalamazoo business turns their dreams into reality. Meet Brad Bower, head of the iGames division of S2Games. Learn what it takes to be part of what Brad calls “the coolest job out there.” Topics will include mobile game design, developing and programming.

Research It! All AgesThurs, October 16, 6:30 pm, CEN

Tues, October 21, 6:30 pm, OSHHelp, Wikipedia doesn’t count as a source! No worries, the library has you covered. Stop by to brush up on your research skills and learn what reliable resources the library has available to help you write that paper and prepare for tests.

Dreamcatchers, Gr 5-12Thurs, October 16, 4 pm, WSQ

Let’s turn dreams into reality! Make a dreamcatcher to hang up as a reminder that your dreams can come true! We provide the materials, you provide the creativity.

Duct Tape Pumpkins, Gr 5-12Tues, October 21, 4:30 pm, EAS

Wed, October 22, 4:30 pm, POWMake a festive, faux duct tape pumpkin that will last for years. We provide the materials, you provide the creativity.

Ghostbusters Marathon, Tweens/Teens onlySat, October 25, 11 am, CEN

Who ya gonna call? In honor of the 30th anniversary of one of the funniest movies of the 1980s, we’re showing Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters II back-to-back! Grab some popcorn, charge your proton packs and prepare to get slimed!

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Party, All AgesTues, November 4, 4:30 pm, POW

Celebrate the release of Book 9, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul. It will be like a road trip with the Heffleys! Play games. Listen to the beginning of the new book read aloud. Fun for Wimpy Kid fans of all ages. Snacks and prizes!

Cartooning with Kenjji, Gr 5-12 Thurs, November 20, 4:30 pm, EAS

Learn what it takes to make your own graphic novel with local comics master Kenjji Jumanne-Marshall! This do-it-yourself workshop will show you the basics to start your own graphic novel. Supplies provided!

R Read-a-Thon, Tweens/Teens onlySat, October 18, 10 am-3 pm, CEN

Celebrate Teen Read Week by reading for the fun and the philanthropy of it! Teen Services will host a five-hour Read-a-Thon to benefit Kalamazoo Area Loaves and Fishes! Pick up a registration form at the Teen Desk, gather pledges of non-perishable food items, and read all day! Donations need to be turned in by November 1. Snacks, prizes, game breaks, and lunch provided!

Fine Forgiveness during Teen Read Week, Ages 10-19October 12-18, 2014

For every program attended during Teen Read Week, overdue fines on any one returned library item will be eliminated (does not apply to lost or damaged items). This special fine forgiveness is for Tweens and Teens only (ages 10-19) and only for Tween/Teen events attended during Teen Read Week 2014.

R Registration required. Call location listed or register online at kpl.gov starting 30 days before event.

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Toddler Talk, Ages 1-3Wednesdays, September 3, 10, 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & November 5, 12, 19, 26, 10:30 am, OSH

Toddlers play while adults share the joys and challenges of parenting 1-3 year olds with a parent educator/facilitator.

Baby Talk, Up to age 1 yearWednesdays, September 3, 10, 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & November 5, 12, 19, 26, 1:30 pm, OSH

Talk about care of babies with other parents. Connie Koning, RN, facilitator.

First Saturday, FamilySeptember 6, 2-3:30 pm, CEN October 4, 2-3:30 pm, CEN November 1, 2-3:30 pm, CEN

Take your family to the library the first Saturday of every month! Enjoy stories, activities, guests, and door prizes! In September, enjoy Jeanie B. in concert with the Great Start Parent Coalition and Great Start Collaborative. In October, participate in the Global Cardboard Building Challenge with the WMU McGinnis Reading Clinic. In November, enjoy musical activities and fun with the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra.

LEGO at the Library, FamilySat, September 6, October 4 & November 1, 10:30 am, OSH Sat, September 20, October 18 & November 15, 10:30 am, CEN Wed, September 24, 4:30 pm, POW Thurs, September 25, 4:30 pm, EAS Mon, November 10, 4:30 pm, POW Thurs, November 13, 4:30 pm, EAS Tues, November 18, 6:30 pm, WSQ

Build, create, inspire, and imagine with other Lego fans. Bricks provided, from Duplo to expert builder.

Maker Project: Sugru, Ages 6-11Mon, September 8, 4-6 pm, CEN

Drop in and tinker, make, try, create and explore @ the library. A different project each time. Focus on the process (not the product) and learn that all of us are makers!

Tinker Tots, Ages 3-6Mon, September 8, 10:30-11:30 am

Drop in and explore materials, tools, and techniques! A different process-oriented experience each time. Wear your messy clothes! For preschoolers and a caregiver.

Clifford the Horse, All AgesTues, September 16, 6 pm, POW

Meet the amazing Morgan horse that has won the hearts of thousands. Clifford is the only horse in the world who paints and signs his own biography: “Clifford of Drummond Island.” He has traveled all over the eastern USA with his owner, trainer/author Nancy Bailey, performing tricks and painting with watercolors. Visit with Clifford and enjoy some horse activities. Outdoor program, weather permitting. Rain date set for 9/30.

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Family Place WorkshopsR 1,2,3 Play With Me:

A Parent Child Workshop, Ages 1-3Wednesdays, September 3, 10, 17, 24, October 1, 10:30-11:45 am, CEN

Mondays, September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 13, 10:30-11:45 am, OSH

Spend time together, play, make friends, and talk one-on-one with specialists on child development during this enjoyable five-week workshop. For children 1 to 3 years and their parents and caregivers. Registration is required. Please call 269-553-7804 to register. Infant and preschool siblings may attend with registered toddler.

R Registration required. Call location listed or register online starting 30 days before event.

T Space limited; ticket required. Pick up FREE ticket at host location starting one week before event; one ticket per person. Call location with any questions.

Jeanie B! in Concert, FamilySat, September 6, 2:30 pm, CEN

Recording artist Jeanie B! will perform a lively kids’ music show that’ll have the whole family dancing! Jeanie B!

R Marble Run Mania, Ages 6-11Wed, September 17, 4:30 pm, POW Tues, November 18, 4:30 pm, EAS

Put your building skills to the test by building a marble run!

Fresh Food Fairy, All AgesThurs, September 25, 10:30 am, EAS

Meet Hether Frayer, the Fresh Food Fairy, at a special story time celebrating healthy foods. Enjoy a smoothie made with her bike blender!

Bookworms, FamilyThursdays, September 25, October 23, & November 20, 4:30 pm, CEN

A book club for kids and their grown ups. In September we’ll read Clara Lee and the Apple Pie Dream by Jenny Han. In October, we’ll read The Tale of Desperaux by Kate DiCamillo. In November, we’ll read Frindle by Andrew Clements. Books available for participants the first of the month preceding the meeting.

R Fairy Storytime and Craft, Ages 3 and upSat, September 27, 10:30 am, CEN

A special storytime featuring fairy stories and fun. Create your own fairy and wand to take home.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover, Ages 3-6Tues, September 30, 6:30 pm, OSH

What happens at the library when all the people go home? Bring a stuffed friend for a sleepover to find out! Enjoy a bedtime story and snack and then kiss your friend goodnight. Pick up your friend the next day.

R Read with Bailey, Ages 6-11Wednesdays, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 4-5:30 pm, EAS November 5, 12, 19, 26, 4-5:30 pm, WSQ

Enjoy a “pawsitive” reading experience. Read to Bailey, the loveable Schnoodle dog. Call location to register.

R I Was a Rat, Ages 5-7Sat, October 4 & 11, 11 am, CEN Sat, October 18, 1 pm, Parish Theater

Learn about acting, expressive movement in storytelling, and how to create a good character. Based on the story I Was a Rat by Phillip Pullman! Plan to attend all three sessions to participate. Series cosponsored by the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre.

Star Wars Read Day, All AgesSat, October 11, Open Hours, CEN & EAS

Stop in during open hours and use your Jedi skills to complete a scavenger hunt for a Star Wars bookmark!

Lord of the Gourd, FamilyThurs, October 16, 4-7 pm, CEN Fri, October 17, 2-4:45 pm, POW Sat, October 18, 1-4 pm, OSH

Watch a professional pumpkin sculptor play with his food. Pat Harrison specializes in carving completely edible meals. Fruits and vegetables are carved into whimsical designs, then often cooked and eaten. He specializes in oddly shaped pumpkins this time of year.

Crybaby Concert with Fontana Chamber Arts, Birth-5Sat, October 18, 11 am, EAS

Crybaby Concerts are FREE 45-minute mini-concerts that give preschool children and their caregivers a performance of beautiful music in an open and flexible environment – even if your little ones feel like crying! Room to move and stroller parking. Nutritious, kid-friendly snacks provided. Siblings welcome.

R Sweet and Spooky Gingerbread Houses, Ages 6-11Mon, October 20, 5:15 & 6:30 pm, OSH

Thurs, October 23, 4:30 pm, EAS

Create a creepy gingerbread and candy house to frighten friends and family!

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Eastwood Back-to-School CelebrationTues, September 23, 6-7:30 pm, EAS

It’s Back to School! Celebrate at the Eastwood Branch Library with music, The Fresh Food Fairy, bouncy equipment, games, food and more! Enjoy the fun! Food will be provided by Eastwood community merchants.

Oshtemo Fall Fest, All Ages Sat, October 18, 1-4 pm, OSH

Celebrate the season with fun autumnal activities and snacks! Join us for a concert with Steve Barber at 1:30 pm and storytime & crafts at 2:30 pm. The Lord of the Gourd will carve pumpkins and gourds from 1 to 4 pm.

Community

T Palamazoo Puppets, FamilyTues, October 21, 6:30 pm, WSQ

Susan Harrison of Palamazoo Puppets will put on a fall-theme music and puppet show! Space limited.

Hello Kitty Day, All AgesSat, October 25, 9 am-5 pm, CEN

Celebrate the beloved Hello Kitty on her 40th birthday in the Children’s Room with a scavenger hunt and drop-in activities!

R Sweet and Spooky Halloween Treats, Ages 6-11Mon, October 27, 4:30 pm, POW Tues, October 28, 6 pm, WSQ

Make some delicious sweet and spooky Halloween treats, sure to please ghosts and goblins!

T Bats in the LibraryTues, October 28, 5:30 & 6 pm, OSH

Meet live bats, including a vampire bat! Learn how bats use sound waves to navigate their role in the food chain, and how we can protect their ecosystem. Space limited.

R Music and Make Believe 5 sessions! Ages 3-6 October 28-29, 9:30 & 10:30 am, CEN October 30, 10:30 am, EAS

Based on Bill Martin Jr.’s The Maestro Plays, M&Ms features storytime, craft, and a child-friendly performance by the KSO’s string quartet. Groups should call 553-7804 to register.

Mask Making, Ages 6-11Wed, October 29, 4:30 pm, POW

Create a spooky fun mask for Halloween!

Halloween Crafts, All AgesOctober 29-30, 3-5:30 pm, WSQ

Drop in and create some spooky crafts!

R “Drive In” Movie, 3-6 YearsMon, November 3, 10:30 am, OSH

Decorate a cardboard box “car” and then enjoy a short film and snack. For preschoolers and their caregivers.

Drop-In Holiday Crafts, All AgesSat, November 15, 11 am-1 pm, CEN

Drop in after the holiday parade to make a holiday-themed craft!

Thanksgiving Crafts, All AgesNovember 24-26, Open Hours, OSH

Drop in and create some Thanksgiving-themed crafts.

CEN (Central Library) . . . . . . . . 553-7800

EAS (Eastwood) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 553-7810

OSH (Oshtemo) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 553-7980

POW (Alma Powell). . . . . . . . . . 553-7960

WSQ (Washington Square) . . . 553-7970

SEPTEMBER • OCTOBER • NOVEMBER

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MEET THE AUTHOR:

TODD PARR Thurs, November 13, 6:30 pm, CEN Best-selling picture book author and illustrator Todd Parr will share some stories with kids and families. Did you know Todd loves mac ‘n’ cheese and making the world a better place? Bring a box of mac ‘n’ cheese to donate to Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes food pantry. It’s okay to read, be different, AND to share mac ‘n’ cheese with a neighbor! Book signing to follow. Book sales provided by Bookbug.

R Registration required. Call location listed or register online starting 30 days before event.

T Space limited; ticket required. Pick up FREE ticket at host location starting one week before event; one ticket per person. Call location with any questions.

37th Annual Mary Calletto Rife Youth Literature SeminarFri, November 14, 9 am-3:30 pm KVCC Texas Township campus 6767 W O Avenue, Kalamazoo

Author and illustrator Todd Parr will be the keynote speaker for the 37th Annual Mary Calletto Rife Youth Literature Seminar. Every fall, KPL celebrates kids and reading by inviting talented people who create books for young people to Kalamazoo. This year, we’re celebrating books for very young children with our new friend, Todd Parr.

Todd Parr will be visiting schools and also talk with families at a Meet the Author event at Central Library on Thursday, November 13 at 6:30 pm. This event is free and open to the public. Books for signing will be on sale courtesy of Bookbug. On Friday, November 14, 9 am-3:30 pm, Todd Parr will be the keynote speaker for the Youth Literature Seminar. This day-long program for teachers, librarians, parents and adults interested in children’s books will be held at KVCC’s Texas Township campus. Information can be found at www.kpl.gov/youth-literature-seminar.

The 2014 Youth Literature Seminar is sponsored by Kalamazoo Public Library, Kalamazoo Valley Community College, and Jean E. Lowrie Foundation.

MEET THE AUTHORThurs, November 13

6:30 pm, CEN

details on page 10

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Preschool Storytime, Ages 3-5Tuesdays, September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:30 am, CEN

Stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers and their caregivers.

R Yoga Storytime, Ages 3-6Thurs, September 18, 10:30 am, EAS Wed, October 15, 10:30 am, POW Mon, November 10, 10:30 am, CEN

Movement and literacy go hand-in-hand in this engaging storytime. We’ll read great stories and pair them with yoga poses kids will love. Wear comfortable clothing. Yoga mats or a towel welcome but not required.

Musical Storytime, All AgesMondays, September 29, October 27 & November 24, 6:30 pm, CEN

Favorite songs, stories, and special guests with Mr. Bill.

Toddler Storytime, Ages 2-3 Tuesdays, October 7, 14, 21, 28, 10:30 am, CEN

Songs, movement, and stories for toddlers.

Baby Lapsit, Birth-WalkersTuesdays, November 4, 18, 25 (Not Nov. 11), 9:30 am, CEN

Songs, bounces, and rhymes for babies from birth to walking with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.

Baby Steps, Walkers-24 monthsTuesdays, 10:30 am, CEN November 4, 18, 25 (Not Nov. 11)

Rhymes, songs, and books for little ones and their caregivers. Siblings welcome.

i mAdult caregiver must accompany babies and toddlers.

Siblings may attend as guests.

R Miss Lisa: Stories and Dance, Ages 3-6Mon, November 24, 10:30 am, OSH Wed, November 26, 10:30 am, CEN

Dance and stories for preschoolers! Wear comfortable clothing.

Family Storytime, Birth-5Stories and activities

Wednesdays, 10:30 am, POW September 3, 10, 17, 24 October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 November 5, 12, 19

Thursdays, 10:30 am, EAS September 4, 11, 18, 25 October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 November 6, 13, 20

Thursdays, 10:30 am, OSH September 4, 11, 18, 25 October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 November 6, 13, 20

Fridays, 10:30 am, CEN, WSQ September 5, 12, 19, 26 October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 November 7, 21 (Not Nov. 14 or 28)

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Even though no one in my household is in school, I still think of fall as a beginning – a new school year, a return to more serious reading after a summer of lighter reading, more informational programs. It has been a good summer but I like living where there are four seasons and I’ll be ready for fall.

We are pleased that so many of you included KPL in your summer activities. Participation in summer reading games was very high, with a particular surge in Teen. Programs were full and we enjoyed record-breaking days in circulation of books, movies and music!

As we move into fall, here is what we are looking forward to:

• Have you seen the new look of kpl.gov? Streamlined navigation will make finding what you need faster and easier. We also revamped the “kids and parents” section. More improvements will continue into the fall.

• We are expanding hours in The Hub.

• Look for the release of the 2015 Kalamazoo Early Learning Calendar in early December.

• The layout of the first floor rotunda at Central Library will be changing for ease in browsing new books. Much of the seating will be relocated to the second floor.

• Registration for 1,2,3 Play With Me: A Parent Child Workshop is now open. Space is limited so reserve your spot today!

• KPL is partnering with several local breweries for a series of programs with our first annual Booktoberfest! Check out details on page 5.

I hope you will visit soon at one of our locations, and our website to see the fresh new look of kpl.gov.

Ann Rohrbaugh

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CEN (Central Library, 315 S Rose St, 49007) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 553-7800

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

EAS (Eastwood, 1112 Gayle Ave, 49048) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .553-7810

OSH (Oshtemo, 7265 W Main St, 49009). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .553-7980

POW (Alma Powell, 1000 W Paterson St, 49007) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 553-7960

WSQ (Washington Square, 1244 Portage St, 49001) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .553-7970