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St. Clair Shores
Public Library
Volume XXXVIII
September/October 2016
Library Winter Hours
begin tuesday, september 6
Monday-Thursday
Friday & Saturday
Sunday
9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Closed
The library will be closed Monday, September 5 in
observance of Labor Day. For your convenience,
the book drop is open when the library is closed.
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SHOW YOUR FAVORITE COLLECTION IN THE
LIBRARY DISPLAY CASE
If you have a special hobby, collection or interest,
please consider showing your treasures in the
library’s display case. The library features a special
display every month. We are currently preparing
2017’s display case schedule. For more information,
please call the library at 586-771-9020 ext. 286.
Youth SUMMER READING CLUB 2016
The 2016 Adult Summer
Reading Club has come to a
close. 221 adults participated in
the program, our highest count
since the program started in
2004! This year we offered
three programs, two adult
coloring sessions, and one program on the practice
of mindfulness, with great patron turnout at all three
events. Stop by the Adult Information Desk to pick
up a list of the top rated adult books read during the
program. Due to the large number of titles read by
our patrons, we limited the list to the top rated titles
owned by the St. Clair Shores Public Library.
It was a super summer full of fun and reading for
the 789 children who registered for “Move Play
Read” at the Library. Hundreds of children attended
the Terrific Tuesday programs and were entertained
by our own Youth Services Librarians and teen
volunteers. Summer Reading Club members got
active with dance, yoga, sports, and games at the
Terrific Tuesday programs. Everyone had lots of crafts
and prizes to take home all summer long. Many,
many thanks to the Friends of the St. Clair Shores
Public Library for providing funding for most of our
programs, and additional thanks go to our individual
sponsors. We would also like to thank the parents
who took the time to instill the value of reading in
their children through repeated trips to the library
and countless hours of reading time at home.
Thank you for making this year’s Adult Summer
Reading Club a success, as well as to our generous
sponsors who made the Adult Summer Reading Club
possible: Butter Run Saloon, Chicken Shack, Dairy
Queen, Friends of the St. Clair Shores Public Library,
Gilbert’s Hardware, Hodell’s Cake Shop, Opal’s
Hallmark, Paisano’s Pizza and Restaurant, Ram’s
Horn, Wally’s Frozen Custard, Waves Restaurant,
and a special thank you to Ann Powell!
Thank you to our generous sponsors: The Friends
of the Library, The Adventure Park, Bricks4Kidz,
Country Dairy, Cranbrook Institute of Science, Dairy
Queen, Edible Arrangements, The Great Skate,
The Henry Ford, Maloof Jewelry & Gifts, Michigan
Science Center, Skip Printing Co., Target – Clinton
Pointe, The August Family, Rebecca Cousineau, Jan
Drewek, Judith Eggly, Council Member Candice Rusie
& Pat Stelma!
Adult Summer Reading Club
Inside the Library is printed bi-monthly courtesy of the Friends of the Library and the Historical Society of St. Clair Shores.
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CINEMA THURSDAY
A free viewing of a recently released DVD at
6:30 PM on the first Thursday of each month.
September 1 Me Before You
October 6
Huntsman Winters’ War
CLASSIC FILM FRIDAYS
A free viewing of a classic film at 1:30 PM each
Friday.
September
September
September
September
September
October
October
October
October
2 What’s New Pussycat?
9 Libeled Lady
16 Dinner at Eight
23 Band Wagon
30 All the President’s Men
7
14
21
28
The Ghost and Mr. Chicken
Lady Vanishes
Ten Little Indians
Frankenstein
FAMILY MOVIE
A free viewing of a family movie at 10:00 AM on
Saturday, October 1.
October 1
The Jungle Book
Movie showings are sponsored by the Friends and
take place in the William R. Gilstorf Meeting Room at
the St. Clair Shores Public Library.
ST CLAIR SHORES CULTURAL COMMITTEE
PRESENTS “DIA DIRECTOR’S CUT”
Salvador Salort-Pons, the new director of the Detroit
Institute of Arts, will be presenting some of his
favorite works of art, answering your questions, and
talking about his vision for the museum.
Join us in welcoming Director Salort-Pons Thursday,
November 3 at 7:00 PM at the Assumption
Greek Orthodox Church and Hall. Admission is
free. A reception with light refreshments and a cash
bar will follow the discussion. To pick up a voucher
and add your name to the guest list or for more
information, call the library at 586-771-9020.
Little Free Libraries in St. Clair Shores
The St. Clair Shores Public Library would like to
install Little Free Libraries in a handful of parks in
the city to offer reading options to those community
members who cannot make it into the physical
library building. Little Free Libraries will benefit
community members who may want a last minute
reading option while going out on a boat or taking a
family member to sport practice. The St. Clair Shores
Cool City Committee has graciously purchased three
Little Free Libraries to be installed in local parks. We
are asking local businesses, community groups and
individuals who would like to assist in purchasing
additional Little Free Libraries to contact the library.
Sponsors will have the opportunity to decorate their
library and a plaque will be placed on the Little Free
Library with the sponsor’s name. Any residents
interested in having a Little Free Library installed in
their neighborhood can contact the library for further
information.
Adult Coloring Program
The St. Clair Shores Public Library will be hosting
two more adult coloring programs on Wednesday,
September 14, 2016 and Wednesday
October 12, 2016 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. This
drop in program will take place in the William R. Gilstorf
Meeting Room at the St. Clair Shores Public Library. All
materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your
own supplies and snacks. Please contact the library at
586-771-9020 for details and information on
the program or check the library’s website at:
www.scslibrary.org.
TOUR BELLE ISLE WITH THE ST CLAIR SHORES
CULTURAL COMMITTEE
Take a tour of the beautiful and historic Belle Isle
on Friday, October 7, 2016 from 9:30 AM to
3:30 PM. Visit the Aquarium, Conservatory, and
Nature Center with a guide leading the way! Learn
about the island’s history and its many attractions,
and take photos. Then head off to lunch at Sinbad’s
waterfront restaurant. Participants will pay for lunch
at their own expense.
Tickets are available at the library. Cost is $25
and includes the tour and bus transportation. The
bus will meet at the library and leave promptly
at 9:30 AM. For more information, visit the
St. Clair Shores Cultural Committee website at
www.scsculture.com.
YOUTH SERVICES
FALL STORYTIME
LEGO® BLOCK PARTY
Storytime returns on Tuesday, September 27
and continues through November 8. These funfilled programs include stories, songs and rhythm
instruments, fingerplays, and crafts. Registration
is required for Toddler Storytime only and
begins Monday, September 12.
The LEGO® Block Party is back! Children of all ages
are invited to put their LEGO® building skills to the
test by creating their own masterpieces. Join us from
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday, September
24 and Saturday, October 22. The LEGO® blocks
will be provided; you bring the imagination. No
registration is required for this free program.
Toddler Storytime
Tuesdays at 10:00 AM
(Ages 24-42 months with an adult)
Preschool Storytime
Tuesdays at 1:30 PM
(Independent listeners ages 3½ -5 years)
Family Storytime
Tuesdays at 7:00 PM
(Preschoolers, siblings and parents)
FOR TOTS
1st Stop and Tot Time continue each Wednesday
and Thursday morning beginning at 10:00 AM.
Your wee ones will enjoy the songs, nursery rhymes,
stories and bubbles of 1st Stop before we bring out
the toys at 10:30 for Tot Time. These free programs
are for children from birth through age four.
TEEN ADVISORY BOARD
Teen Advisory Board (T.A.B.) meetings will resume
this fall. Teens in grades six through twelve are
invited to attend the T.A.B. meetings to help plan teen
programs, provide input to the librarians, and discuss
favorite books with other teens. The meetings are
informal, friendly, and fun; plus, light refreshments
are served. Meetings are scheduled for Saturday,
September 17 and Saturday, October 15 at
2:00 PM. No registration is required.
THANK YOU, TEENS!
PAWS FOR READING
Paws for Reading continues
on Saturday afternoons
at 2:00 PM starting
September 10. Come read
to one of our friendly service
dogs! Paws for Reading is a
nationally recognized program designed to help
reluctant and struggling readers discover the joy of
reading with the help of a friendly canine.
Summer Reading Club would not be possible without
the assistance of our many teen volunteers, known
this year as “Champions.” The Youth Services
Librarians rely on them to perform a variety of tasks,
some rather mundane and others rather unusual.
Teens were of immeasurable help in handling daily
paperwork; handing out stickers, prizes, and entry
forms; and supervising crafts. They also willingly
and cheerfully participated in cleaning up after
each program. We are very fortunate to have such
enthusiastic and capable teens as part of our library
community. Thank you, Champions!
HALLOWEEN CRAFT
TEEN HALLOWEEN PARTY
Make a fang-tastic Halloween craft at the Library’s
drop-in craft session on Saturday, October 29
from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Directions and materials
will be provided, but an adult must accompany young
children to assist with scissors and glue. Wear your
Halloween costume and go trick or treating in the
library!
The Teen Advisory Board is planning a free (but
frightful) Halloween party for teens in grades six
and up on Monday, October 24 from 7:00 PM
to 8:30 PM. There will be spooky activities, games,
refreshments and a costume contest! Registration
begins Monday, October 3. (Having fun is
recommended but not required.)
FRIENDS
FRIENDS BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
Join us on the second Wednesday of each
month at the St. Clair Shores Public Library at
1:00 PM in the Gilstorf Meeting Room for the
following book discussions.
September 14 Sandcastle Girls
by Chris Bohjalian
October 12
POTENTIAL FRIENDS BOOKSTORE
Many of you have inquired about the possibility of a
Friends bookshop in the Library’s Reading Lounge, the
space that houses the Friends Gift Shop and former
café. This is an exciting prospect, ideally to become
a reality later in the year. Volunteers have responded
positively and we thank you for your commitment!
But, to be open during the same hours as the library,
we need even more fabulous volunteers to commit
to 3-hour shifts, including evenings and some
Saturdays. Please leave a message for the Friends
at the library if you are willing to volunteer.
FRIENDS VOLUNTEERS Needed
Speaking of volunteers, WE WANT YOU! Our gift
shop, used book sales and membership dues raise
funding for terrific library programs and projects,
including Summer Reading Club for children and
adults, free movie viewings, and special interest
speakers. We need volunteers to keep it all going!
All skills are welcome and there are a variety of
opportunities for volunteers. Would you like to help
with our book sales? Would you enjoy helping in the
gift shop? Have computer skills? The membership
community would love to have you. You can contact
the Friends by leaving a message at the Library. Join
us today!
FRIENDS GIFT SHOP Open Daily
The Friends Gift Shop, located in the Library Reading
Lounge, is open daily for business. A new shipment
of jewelry and gift items has just arrived, so please
drop in the next time you are at the library. Even
though café service is no longer available, the
Reading Lounge remains open for shopping at the
Gift Shop and browsing the selection of high quality
used books for sale. Soon, vending machines will be
available for your convenience.
The Boys in the Boat
by Daniel James Brown
November 9 The Art Forger
by Barbara A. Shapiro
SUMMER BARGAIN BOOK SALE
Our summer bargain book sale had to be postponed
for two weeks because of building issue at the library,
but that didn’t deter our loyal readers! The one-day
sale netted $448 for library programs. Thanks to all
of you who filled up your book bags, and especially
to Friends member Mary Ann Widman, who chaired
the sale.
LAC STE. CLAIRE FINE ART FAIR
The Friends will have a wonderfully eclectic selection
of premium, slightly used coffee-table-type books
for sale at the annual Lac Ste. Clair Fine Art Sale
on Saturday, September 17, and Sunday,
September 18. Mark your calendar today to visit
the Art Fair and especially the Friends table and
friendly volunteers!
FRIENDS ACCESSORY SALE
Don’t miss the Friends Accessory Sale on Friday,
October 14 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and
Saturday, October 15 from 10:00 AM to 3:00
PM. We have begun accepting your donations
of gently used accessories for women, men, and
children. This includes: purses of any size, nice tote
bags, jewelry and watches, scarves, hats, gloves,
belts. There is a designated area in the library
where items can be dropped off, or you can call
586-771-9020 for pick-up.
ANNUAL FALL BOOK SALE
Mark your calendar for the annual Fall Book Sale,
which this year will be held in November!
Wednesday, November 16
Thursday, November 17
Friday, November 18
Saturday, November 19
2 PM – 8 PM
10 AM – 8 PM
10 AM – 4 PM
10 AM – 2 PM
Historical News
Arthur M. Woodford
LOCAL HISTORY CENTER
HOURS of Operation
Tuesdays 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Thursdays 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Saturdays September 10 & 24
& October 8 & 22
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
The Local History Center is open the
second and fourth Saturdays of the month
from Labor Day to Memorial Day.
GENEALOGY NEWS
The St. Clair Shores Genealogy
Group meets the fourth
Thursday of the month at
7:00 PM, January through
June, September and October.
All meetings are held in the Arthur M. Woodford
Local History Center unless otherwise noted in the
newsletter and on the library web site. All programs are
free and open to the public. Beginning genealogists
are always welcome. Please visit the library website
for information on upcoming meetings.
Fall Hours
The Selinsky-Green Farmhouse Museum will be
open on Wednesdays and
Saturdays from 1:00-4:00
PM beginning September
10. Visit us and learn about
what daily life was like in rural
St. Clair Shores in the late 19th century and the early
20th century. Free special tours are also available, as
well as low-cost rental for small groups. Please call
(586) 771-9020 to schedule your special tour or to
rent the museum.
Tour Guides Needed
Do you love history and old buildings? If so, we need
you at the Selinsky-Green Farmhouse Museum. A
docent is essentially a tour guide that assists the
museum curator in giving tours of the museum
and helps with special events. You don’t need any
experience to become a docent. Docents volunteer
their time as often as they want to; some docents
come a few times a month, others a few times a year.
If you are interested please call (586) 771-9020 and
leave a message for the museum curator. We look
forward to hearing from you!
Yardeners Fall Plant Exchange
HISTORICAL PHOTOS FOR SALE
The Historical Society of St. Clair Shores is selling
two different matted photographic reproductions—
one photo of the Shores Inn and another of the
Shores Theater. Both photographs date back circa
1940. The Historical Society expects to add more
historic photographs to this collection in the coming
months.
The matted reproductions are being sold for $20.00
each and are only available at the circulation desk
of the Library. Checks can be made payable to the
Historical Society of St. Clair Shores. There are a
limited number of prints available, so get yours
today!
Load up your vehicles with your extra plants and
divisions for the fall plant exchange, Saturday,
September 24 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM in the
parking lot next to the Selinsky-Green Farmhouse
Museum. Bag, tag and drag your offerings to trade or
give away to other gardeners. No money is involved,
come tailgate with your plants. Please label all of
your plants. Please email the Yardeners with any
questions at scsyardeners@gmail.com.
Celebrate National Spinning
Weaving Week with us!
and
Join us at the Selinsky-Green Farmhouse Museum
on Saturday, October 8 from 1:00 PM to 4:00
PM to celebrate National Spinning and Weaving
Week. Eastside Handweavers will be doing a fiber
arts demonstration including carding, spinning,
tatting and weaving. Visitors to the museum will
get a chance to try these activities and learn their
history.
Friends of the St. Clair Shores Public Library
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Newsletter Staff: Rosemary Orlando,
Joseph Coppens, Elizabeth Drewek, Kathleen Harville, Norma Maxvill, Mary Stachowiak
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