H a z e l P a r k D i s t r i c t L i br a r y
P ROGRAMS &
M ARCH —J ULY
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2015
ADULT PROGRAMS & SPECIAL EVENTS
METRO DETROIT
RECORDER SOCIETY
CONCERT
Thursday, May 14,
7-7:45 PM
SUMMER READING
Registration Begins:
Don’t miss this special
performance!
FREE JAZZ
ENSEMBLE CONCERT
Saturday, April 25,
2:00 —3:30
Join us at the Library for a
FREE Hazel Park High School
Jazz Ensemble performance.
Light refreshments will be
served.
June 16th
MEDITATION WORKSHOP
APRIL FLEA MARKET
If stress has you anxious, tense and
worried, consider trying meditation.
Spending even a few minutes in
meditation can restore your
calm and inner peace.
Join us and learn meditation techniques.
Wednesdays from 6:30 - 7:30 on:
April 1, 8, 15 & 22
STITCH ‘N KNIT
(Adults & Teens)
Learn to knit, revive lost skills, or
enjoy some company while you
yarn. Bring your needles/hook and
yarn! Crocheters are welcome.
No registration; snacks are provided. Thursdays at 6:00 on:
April 2, May 7 & June 4.
Got stuff? Rent a table ($15) at
Hazel Park Library’s Indoor Flea Market!
Saturday, April 11,
12:00—4:00
(Set up at 11:00)
All proceeds benefit the
Library Furniture Fund!
ADULT BOOK BINGO
Have fun, meet friends, enjoy a yummy snack and win
books!
Tuesdays
from 1:00-2:00 on:
April 7, May 5, & June 2.
CRAFT CLUB (Adults & Teens)
Join us for fun, food, and crafts.
Thursdays at 6:00 on:
April 16—TBA
May 21—TBA
June 18—TBA
$5.00 non-refundable materials fee due
at registration for each class.
YOGA (Adults & Teens)
Join us for yoga with certified instructor Darcia
Cheeks. FREE!
Saturdays from 2:003:30 on:
April 4, May 2, 9, June
13 & 20 & July 18.
ADULT BOOK CLUB
Meet with other readers to discuss
popular books in a fun, friendly
environment.
Wednesdays from 6:00-8:00 on:
March 25-Talk, Talk, T.C. Boyle
April 29-She’s Come Undone, Wally Lamb
May 27—Death comes to Pemberley, P.D. James
So we may plan: Please call (248) 546-4095 to register for these programs or
sign up at the circulation desk.
H a z e l P a r k D i s t r i c t L i br a r y
Programs for Children, Tweens & Families
M ARCH -J ULY 2015
All programs are held at the Library. Please call us: 248.546.4095,
or register at the Circulation Desk.
TINY TALES—March 27-May 8!
Fridays, 1:15-2:15 p.m. Stories, songs, flannel board presentations, crafts, snacks
and a musical parade are all part of the fun each week for preschoolers and siblings.
Homeschoolers and siblings are always welcome! NO TINY TALES ON GOOD
FRIDAY.
TUESDAY FAMILY NIGHT @ THE LIBRARY
Join us most Tuesdays evenings for a fun family activity:
Popcorn & Movie: April 14 @ 6:00-7:30 pm: ”Tinkerbell & the
Legend of the Neverbeast (rated G).
Family Fun Night: April 21@ 6:00-7:30 pm: Crafts and dinner are sponsored by the Early Learning
Communities of the United Way.
Reading with Rover: March 31 & April 28. Cuddle up and read with a furry buddy. (See below).
GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN SUPPORT GROUP
April 16, 2015 from 1-3 pm.
Pre-registration is required. Please call: Lisa 248.209.2622. OLHSA’s GRG program provides
FREE services to grandparents 55 and up who are raising grandchildren in the Oakland County
area.
READING WITH ROVER
Tuesdays 6:30-7:30 pm:
March 31 & April 28
Children of all ages can sign up to read to a
special therapy dog reading buddy. Bring your own book
or check one out at the library to read to your favorite “furry” pal.
LIBRARY RECEIVES GRANT FOR EARLY LEARNING BACKPACK KITS!
The library received a $1,000 grant from the Metro Detroit Book & Author Society to
purchase early learning backpack kits which will be stocked with books, puzzles, games and
other items to enhance an early learner’s experience with math, ABCs or other interesting
topics, such as: dinosaurs, princesses, cars, superheroes, etc. These packs will be available in APRIL
for you to checkout.
H a z e l P a r k D i s t r i c t L i br a r y
Programs for Children, Tweens & Families
M ARCH -J ULY 2015
All programs are held at the Library. Please call us: 248.546.4095, or
register at the Circulation Desk.
Every Hero Has a Story!
SUMMER READING
2015
June 16—Registration
Begins!
June 23, 2015—1::00— Kickoff Event-Rock & Roll
Heroes with Jeff Rutter
June 30 @ 2:00 — Superheroes Crafts
July 7 @ 2:00 - Neighborhood Heroes Crafts
July 14 @ 2:00 —Book Heroes Crafts
July 21 @ 2:00 —Backyard Heroes Crafts
July 28 @1:00 —Joel Tacey Comedy Show & Grand
Prize Drawing
July 31—5-7 pm—Picnic @ Scout Park
FUN FRIDAYS!
5TH—12TH GRADERS DROP-IN FOR CRAFTS, GAMES,
SNACKS, MOVIES AND MORE...
(3:30) March 13 & 27, April 17, May 1, 15 & 29
(2:15) March 20, April 24, May 8 (School gets out
early on these Fridays!)
BRING A FRIEND OR MAKE NEW ONES!
CHESS CLUB
FOR KIDS 6-18
Thursdays—4:30-5:30
March 12-June 18.
No skills are necessary!
We have several chess sets you can
use. There will be snacks available.
FAMILY MOVIE (All ages!)
Join us on Saturday, April 18 @ 1:00 pm!
April 18—Night at the Museum 3: Secret of the
Tomb (PG) . Enjoy fresh popcorn and cold soda!
Check out the “Kids” page on the
Library’s website:
Chess Tournament—June 6,
(Saturday) 12-4 pm
Beginning and advanced levels will win
prizes. You must have attended 3
chess club meetings to participate.
http://hazel-park.lib.mi.us/index.php/kids/
New Hazel Park Moms are invited to the
Library to get your FREE “Books for Babies”
kit!*
For lots of great recommendations!
New Board Book
Tips for Reading
to Babies
Baby’s First Library Card
Hazel Park D i s t r i c t Library &
Friends
Special Events, News & Information
LITTLE FREE LIBRARIES!
You may put a book in the Library
or take out a book to read. These
books are materials no longer
needed at the Hazel Park District
Library or have been donated to
the Little Free Library Project.
If you visit www.littlefreelibrary.org you can
see our Little Libraries on a map by the number
on each box.
The boxes are located at: Scout Park, Hazel
Park Recreation, Art Park and Tuski Park.
SENIOR OUTREACH
The Library visits senior facilities in Hazel
Park to provide library services to the residents. We visit both American
& Hazel Park Manor once a month.
Summer Tea Party!
Saturday, June 27 from 1:30-3:00
Join us for cakes, scones, sandwiches and tea.
No children under 8 please.
$5.00 per person.
Please register and pay in
advance for this special
event.
BE A FRIEND!
Join the Hazel Park District Library Friends group!
We are seeking enthusiastic individuals who are
interested in being a part of the group.
Activities will include fundraising,
assisting with special programs,
and more. Help make our Library
the best it can be!
We will meet at 6:30 p.m. on
the following Thursdays:
March 26, April 23, May 28 and June 25
in the Library’s Monroe Room.
Visit us: www.hazelparklibraryfriends.org.
Facebook : Hazel Park Library Friends
Spring Cleanup & Hot Dog Sale!
Saturday, May 16:
We need your help to
make our Library gardens
beautiful! Volunteer for
cleanup from 10-12
and enjoy free hot dogs.
Saturday, June 6:
Hot Dog Sale on the patio
from 12—3. Support your Library by enjoying a treat!
Library Board of Directors Meetings:
LIBRARY HOURS
Tues - Thurs.
12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday:
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday:
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The Library is CLOSED on
Sunday & Monday!
123 E. 9 Mile, Hazel Park, MI 48030
Telephone: (248) 546-4095
OverDrive® eBooks: tln.lib.overdrive.com
Website:
http://hazel-park.lib.mi.us
The Library Board of Directors meet at
6:30 pm on the 4th Monday of the month
in City Council Chambers:
March 23, April 27, May 18 and June 22
All are welcome to attend board meetings.
PLEASE NOTE
The Library will be closed on the
following dates:
April 3 (Good Friday)
May 22-25 (Memorial Day)
July 3-6 (Independence Day)