Bridgman Public Library “Enriching our community with resources

Beyond the
Stacks
Bridgman Public Library
Volume 7, Issue 3
Spring 2016
“Enriching our community with resources that educate, inform and inspire.”
Location:
4460 Lake Street
Bridgman, MI 49106
(269) 465-3663
(269) 465-3249-fax
Library Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
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Your Bridgman Library
Letter from the Director:
The library’s anniversary
celebration is in full
swing. Over 50 people
joined us for the ‘60s
potluck. We hope
more will join us for the
upcoming events. In
February, we mailed
a postcard of the
anniversary events
schedule January through June to everyone
in Bridgman. If you didn’t receive one, you
can pick on up at the library. We will mail out
the July through December schedule in June.
On that schedule, we have an Open House, a
road rally, a Christmas sing-along, and much,
much more. You can find detailed information
about anniversary events on our website and
in our newsletter.
Board Membership:
Randy Hill – President
Lane Kuypers – Vice President
Carol Siewert – Secretary
Dorothea Crocker -- Treasurer
Suzy Barnes – Trustee
Sue Janoskey – Trustee
Nancy John – Trustee
Aaron Noll -- Trustee
John Wilk-Trustee
Meetings are held the fourth
Tuesday of every month at 8:30
a.m. at the Bridgman Public
Library. Meetings are open to
the public. Main front doors will
be open for public access.
There are other ways to celebrate the library’s
anniversary besides attending an event. The
library staff and I are having great fun dressing
up in ‘60s fashions. A couple of days out of the
month, Ted puts on a skinny black tie, Cassandra
wears her hippie chick dress, and Denise teases
her hair to great heights. It’s a gas!
Emergency Closings:
If the Library must close, it will be
announced on the Library website
and posted in announcements on
WYTZ and WNDU.
And on the subject of clothes, you might
have noticed the letter jacket at the front
desk. It is on loan from John Wilk, BHS
class of 1961. If you have Bridgman
memorabilia that you would like to share,
please bring it in. Our Deb is a wiz at
displays. Be sure to check out her library
history display boards. Upcoming displays
will feature photos of downtown Bridgman
in the 1960s, and a Guess Who board with
high school yearbook photos of community
leaders.
Also don’t forget to check out items from our
special 1960s collection. The collection is
housed on the shelves near the magazines
and features music CDs, television
programs, movies, and books that were
popular back when the library was new.
Lastly, if you have a special memory of the
library, from any time not just the 60s, please
record it the library memory book that is near
the historical displays.
-Gretchen Evans, Director
Library Closings
The Library will be closed on
Monday, April 4 for inventory.
Matter of Balance - Fall Prevention
Friends’ Book Club
Memorial Day
May 28 and 30
Fridays at 11 a.m., beginning February 26
Area Agency on Aging will present an 8-week course
on fall prevention for older adults. Through the course,
adults will:
• Think of falling and fear of falling as controllable
• Set realistic goals for increasing activity
• Change their environment to reduce fall risks
• Exercise to increase strength and balance
Registration is required. Participants should dress
comfortably and be sure to wear shoes, not boots.
Every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m.
The Friends’ Book Club has entered its second year.
Find out why people love reading and talking with
this fun, smart group. New members are always
welcome. Book selections are available for check
out at the library one month prior to a meeting. In
March, the club is reading The Betrayal by Helen
Dunmore.
Independence Day
July 4
Labor Day Weekend
September 3 and 5
Thanksgiving
November 24
Christmas
December 24 and 25
New Year’s Day
January 1
Labels for Education
Clip UPC codes from participating
products, Campbell’s, Pepperidge
Farms, BIC (see the full list at
www.labelsforeducation.com) and
bring them to the library. We also
collect Box Tops for the Bridgman
Elementary School.
Knit ‘N Yarn:
We had another successful year;
the group gave over 200 items to
charities. Well done, ladies!
Learn to knit or crochet, share your
latest project, get help, and maybe tell
a story or two. Join us every Monday
and Thursday from 1-3 p.m. and
every third Tuesday evening from 6-8
p.m. (February 16, March 15, April 19,
May 17).
Yoga
Thursdays at 6 p.m.
JoAnn Yates, certified yoga instructor, leads a class
at the library every Thursday. Practicing yoga in the
evening is a great way to transition from a busy day to
a restful night. The class is open to everyone, including
those who have never taken a yoga class before. Just
bring a yoga mat, some water, and the $8 participation
fee.
TED Talk Series
March 2 at 6 p.m.
“This is what happens when you reply to spam email”
April 6 at 6 p.m.
“How to stay calm when you know you’ll be stressed”
May 18 at 6 p.m.
“The unheard story of the Sistine Chapel”
The TED Talk series has moved to evenings. TED
Talks are short lectures on thought-provoking topics.
Come to the library to view a previously recorded TED
Talk and participate in a discussion about the topic.
Download Free E-Books
March 14 at 2 p.m.
Do you have an e-reader, smart phone, tablet or
laptop that you read books on? Come and find out
how you can check out free e-books through the
library.
‘60s Jazz with Ed Bagatini Trio
March 17 at 6:30 p.m.
Southwest Michigan’s own Ed Bagatini Trio will help
us celebrate the library anniversary by performing
a ‘60s jazz concert. Be a hepcat and come listen
to the music of Tito Puente, Vince Guaraldi, John
Coltrane, and others.
Everything Makeup
April 20 at 6 p.m.
Makeup artists from Astute Artistry will show you how
to create an easy makeup look that will make you
look polished in minutes. As a bonus, they will teach
you a couple of fun face painting techniques that kids
will love.
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Upcoming Book Releases
3/18/16 - The Travelers by Chris Pavone
3/29/16 - Journey to Munich by Jacqueline Winspear
3/29/16 - Brush of Wings by Karen Kingbury
4/05/16 - Miller’s Valley by Anna Quindlen
4/05/16 - The 14th Colony by Steve Berry
4/26/16 - Extreme Prey by John Sandford
5/17/16 - Boar Island by Nevada Barr
5/17/16 - Blood Flag by Steve Martini
Library Staff:
Gretchen Evans, Director
Janna Riley, Patron Services
Gloria, Cataloging
Denise, ILL-Adult Programs
Gail, Patron Services
Kay, ILL-Patron Services
Cindy, Subscription Services
Cassandra, Youth Services
Deb, Patron Services
Ted, Technology Services
Leah, Custodian
Tianna, Page
Monika, Page
Austin, Page
‘60s Poetry Night
April 21 at 6:30 p.m.
Join us for another library anniversary event, when we host a poetry
reading of 60s poetry. Get ready to snap your fingers in appreciation and
drink coffee because we will be listening to poems by Allen Ginsberg,
Gwendolyn Brooks, Theodore Roethke and others. If you have a poem
you’d like to read, one you have written or just one you like, please sign up
at the desk. It’s going to be a real cool night.
Berrien County Bike Trails
May 10 at 6:30 p.m.
Brian Volstorf, founders of Apple Cider Run and the Three Oaks Spokes
Bicycle Club, will be at the library to share his knowledge of the wealth of
bike trails in Berrien County. Trail guides will be distributed at the end of
the program.
Welcome to Windows 10
May 18, 2-3 p.m.
Now that you have upgraded to Window 10, let’s play around with it. Learn
where everything is at and explore the new features.
‘60s Dance at Weko Beach House
May 21 at 7 p.m.
Come to a Saturday night dance at the Weko Beach House! Johnny and
Betty Jackson will perform music from the 1960s while we dance the night
away. This is a family-friendly event, so bring your kids! Everyone knows
the hokey pokey, but here’s your chance to learn the mashed potato and
the twist. Admission is free!
Author Visit – Jim Stine
May 25 at 6:30 p.m.
Native son, Jim Stine, will talk about his book, Doin’ It with the Lights On,
a no holds barred account of Stine’s 39 years as a paramedic in Berrien
County. A book signing will follow.
Ted’s Tech Tip
Did you know that when you are browsing the Internet, you can scroll down
by hitting the space bar? Want to scroll back up? Hit the space bar while
pressing the shift key.
Coastline Children’s Film Festival
The Coastline Children’s Film Festival brings quality, independent
films and animation for children and young adults to Berrien County.
The festival is sponsored in part by our own part-time residents,
Virginia and Harvey Kimmel.
Opposite Field (Documentary)
March 12, 11-12:30 p.m.
The true story of the first African team to play in the Little League
World Series. English. Ages 8 and up.
Landfill Harmonic
March 15, 3:30-5 p.m.
A feel-good film about children living in a landfill who build
instruments and form an orchestra that eventually travels the world.
Spanish with subtitles. Ages 8 and up.
Satellite Girl and Milk Cow (Animation)
March 16 at 3:30-5 p.m.
A spaceship who has been transformed into a girl and a brokenhearted musician who has been transformed into a cow team up to
save the world. Korean with subtitles. Ages 8 and up.
Kid Flix Mix
March 19 at 11-12:15 p.m.
Eleven short films, averaging 5 minutes in length, have been chosen
from the Best of New York International Children’s Film Festival short
film programs. English, or without dialogue. Ages 3 and up.
Children’s Programs
Parents, Early Literacy Begins with You!
Early literacy is what children need to know before they know how to
read and write. Some of these skills include developing fine motor skills
and understanding that a story has a beginning, middle and end. We
have expanded our Early Literacy Program at the library. Now in addition
to our Baby and Me, Toddler and Me, and Story Hour programs, we have
created simple activities for children to develop language and literacy
skills. These hands-on activities can be found in the Story House Area.
Each activity, complete with a parent information card, will be located in
small bins and are designed to build a different skill.
Ms. Tami’s Early Literacy Programs:
Baby and Me (ages 0-2) - Mondays at 10:45 a.m.
Toddler and Me (ages 3-5) - Tuesdays at 9:30 or 11:30 a.m.
Story Hour (ages 3-5) - Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Styrofoam Printmaking
March 23, 4-5 p.m.
Make a one of kind art piece through the use of a basic printmaking
technique. Learning about texture and pattern can be awesome.
Grades 2-8.
Science @ the Library: Balloon Rockets
April 14, 4-5 p.m.
Kids, learn about thrust through balloon experiments. Size, shape,
and breath will affect the balloon. Scientists used these same
principles to make rockets! Grades 3-6.
May the Fourth Be with You!
May 4, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Come celebrate Star Wars Day at the library! Games and excitement
await. May the Fourth be with you! Grades K-6.
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Historic Bridgman Online
Friends of the Library
The Bridgman – Lake Township Historical Society has put their entire photo
collection online. You can also view the Navajo Trading Post & Zoo film and listen
to an interview with BHS basketball coach, Ron Schaffer, on the eve of the 1960
Basketball Quarter Finals on their webpage. Visit the Historical Society’s page at
bridgmanlibrary.org/communityhistorical.asp
Homebound and looking for something to read or watch?
We would like to help with that! If you or someone you know is homebound and
would like to check out materials from the library, please leave word with the front
desk and someone will contact you to discuss the possibilities.
The Friends of the Bridgman Public Library’s winter
meeting welcomed 2016 as the year to celebrate the
Bridgman Library’s 50th anniversary. From the very
earliest days, under its founding by Marilyn Roth, to
today, with its professional staff led by Director Gretchen
Evans, the Bridgman Public Library has grown into a
wonderful community resource. The Friends will help the
Library sponsor activities all year long, including:
• May 12-14: Community-wide Garage Sale
• July 7-9: Bridgman Days Annual Book Sale
At their winter meeting, the Friends confirmed two officer
positions: Ms. Judith Ray will act as Recording Secretary,
and Mr. Rick Fuller will act as president for the next two
years.
Ancestry.com – Library Edition
A genealogy station is available at the library which offers Ancestry.com - Library
Edition at no charge to patrons.
Computer Assistance
If you are interested in one on one computer tutoring, call the library at (269) 465-3663
to schedule a session with our computer instructor, Ted. Thirty minute appointments
are available between 2-4 p.m. on Thursday afternoons.
Standing Orders
Did you know that if you have a favorite author, you can get on a waiting list to be called
when a new book comes out? Inquire at the front desk.
The Friends continues to support community reading
through their Second Wednesday Evening Reading
Group each month in the Library, as well as “Little Free
Library” book exchanges stationed throughout Bridgman.
You are always welcome join your Friends for lively
discussions, entertaining community activities, and
support of your Bridgman Public Library.
-Rick Fuller, President
Online Donations and Payments
Bridgman Public Library
1966-2016
Bridgman Public Library accepts online donations and payments. With a Customer Pay Portal you
can make a donation or give a monetary gift in memory of a loved one, pay for copies or an overdue
fine. The process is easy and secure. Simply visit the library website, www.bridgmanlibrary.org, go
to Library Information, and then go to Donate. Debit and credit cards are accepted online and at the
front desk.
Display Case
We are still looking for collections with a ‘60s theme, to coincide with the Library’s 50th anniversary.
If you would like to showcase your collection, please contact Deb at (269) 465-3663 or deb@
bridgmanlibrary.com
Community Garden
Library’s first location, currently Rochefort’s
Next Generation.
Spring is just around the corner! If you are a returning gardener and you would like to reserve your
same plot, please do so by March 15. After the 15th, plots will be assigned on a first-come, firstserved basis. Mark your calendars for these important dates:
• Saturday, April 23, 10-1 p.m. Garden clean-up
• Saturday, April 30, 10:30 a.m. Organizing meeting
Blood Drive
Michigan Blood will host a blood drive on March 2 and May 4, 1-5 p.m. Anyone can walk in or call
ahead to make an appointment. All blood collected is used locally. Dates are subject to change.
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Bridgman Public Library offers notary, fax and copy services. WiFi is available in the courtyard.
The Library does not need to be open for patrons to access this service.
4460 Lake Street
Bridgman, MI 49106
The Library is also delighted to offer a cup of coffee or tea to all patrons 16 years and older.
Donations are appreciated. (Suggested donation $1 per cup.)