1. art and entertainment
2. books and literature

March, April, May 2015
April 12-18 2015
Steam Powered Bluegrass
Funded by Arts Alive! Donations
Friday, May 8 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Griswold Auditorium
Steam Powered Bluegrass is a fun group
made up of veterans of the West Michigan
music scene. They are a 5-piece bluegrass
band, consisting of fiddle, guitar, mandolin,
bass, and banjo. They bring that classic bluegrass touch with just a bit of contemporary
cross-over mixed in. They love to pick, sing,
and entertain, and it shows!
Check out our website at
www.steampoweredbluegrass.com.
Today’s libraries are the gateway to a world of possibilities. No matter
what you’re looking for, whether it’s e-books, job-seeking resources or
innovative programming the Allegan District Library has just what your
need.
Discover Unlimited Possibilities @ Your Library
Saturday, April 11 2-4 PM | Carnegie Room
Help us kick off National Library Week, on Saturday, April 11th with a
special open house dedicated to all the wonderful things you can do at
the Library. Learn from library staff about the dynamic services available
to library members, enjoy refreshments, and win prizes. Fun kids’ activities will be going on in the children’s room so bring the whole family!
Check’em In!
Starting Saturday, April 11th @ 2 PM
To celebrate National Library Week we are
giving 100 lucky patrons the opportunity
to have their library fines forgiven – no
questions asked. Bring in your long lost
overdue items if they are still out and we’ll
forgive the fines! If you have fines for
items turned in before April 11th just stop
by the front desk to let us know and we
will forgive those too. We are limiting
this opportunity to 100 patrons so don’t
miss your chance to get your library
membership card back in good standing.
Please note:
*All items must be returned in order to have your fines waived.
*We are sorry but we cannot waive fees charged to
accounts that have been sent to collections.
331 Hubbard Street, Allegan, MI 49010
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Mondays - Thursdays 10 AM –9 PM Fridays & Saturdays 9 AM-5:30 PM
Not to Be Missed Events
So You Want to Get a Tattoo?
Wednesday, May 20
All You Ever Wanted to Know About
7– 8:30 PM | Carnegie Room
the Great Lakes sponsored by Allegan Join local tattoo artist, Jack Lee as he
Lifelong Learners
talks about his art and
Wednesday, March 4
the tattooing process.
1-3 PM | Carnegie Room
Bring all your questions
Dr. Philip Micklin, Professor Emeritus of
about the pros and
Geography at Western Michigan Univercons, and the art of
sity will talk about the history and future
tattoos. For adults. No
of the Great Lakes: how they affect our
registration is required.
climate; managing invasive species and
pollution; their economic importance.
Refreshments will be served following
the program. No registration is reThe Device Doctors Tech Clinic
quired.
Every Thursday
Technology
Book Groups
The ADL Book Club
Tuesdays, March 3, April 7, May 5
7 PM | Carnegie Room
Join us for great books, great
conversation and a great time!
No Registration required.
March: The Age of Miracles by Karen
Thompson Walker
April: The Invention of Wings by Sue
Monk Kidd
May: Ordinary Grace by William Kent
Krueger
6:30-7:30 PM | Circulation Desk
If you enjoy ebooks and/or audiobooks
but don’t know how to use OverDrive or
Freading, stop by and see Alan or Holly
and they will get you started! Whether
you have a Kindle Fire, iPad or a Nook
First Edition, we can help! Registration
required, call 269-673-4625
YA Book Club for Adults
Mondays: March 2, April 6, May 4
7 PM | Carnegie Room
YA lit lovers unite! Join us for ADL's
DIY Art Workshop
book club for adults who love young
Wednesdays, Mar 25, Apr 29, May 13
adult literature.
Allegan’s Airport: History and Stories 7 – 8:30 PM | Carnegie Room
No registration required.
Wednesday, April 8
Each month we will tackle a different art
7 PM | Carnegie Room
March: The Selection by Kiera Cass
or craft project using books, and comJoin Lou Thierwechter for a storied-filled
munity experts to guide us. Registration April: Defy by Sara B. Larson
evening of entertainment. Hear Lou tell
May: The Disreputable History of
required; call 269-673-4625.
of the airport’s history and several true
March: Tunisian Crochet
Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockhart
tall tales about happenings there.
April: May Basket
For adults. No registration is required.
May: Velveteen Bookmarks
Veteran’s Benefits for Veterans &
Their families
Wednesday, March 18
7– 8PM | Carnegie Room
Veteran Resource Navigator Darrek
Ladermann, will be on hand to discuss
the many benefits available to ALL veterans and family members, including benefits involving housing, food healthcare,
employment and educational benefits.
For adults. No registration is required.
Art Programs
Gardening for Everyone
Wednesday, May 6
7 PM | Carnegie Room
Join MSU Gardening Specialist Ronald
Goldy for an informative program on
vegetable gardening in Michigan. Bring
your questions and quiz Ron about soils,
easiest crops to grow, garden planning,
pests, and more. For adults.
No registration is required.
331 Hubbard Street, Allegan MI 49010
alleganlibrary.org
269-673-4625
Mondays - Thursdays 10 AM –9 PM Fridays & Saturdays 9 AM-5:30 PM
Genealogy
Money Smart
Writing Your Family Memories
Mondays, March 9, 16, 23, 30
7 PM | Carnegie Room
Learn how to write a personal account of
your family’s memories using memory
clues, timelines, memory fragments and
incident snippets to tell your story.
New writers and seasoned family historians welcome. For adults & teens. Registration is required; call 673-4625
Plan Your Financial Future
Thursdays, April 2, 9, 16
1– 3 PM | Carnegie Room
Take a Money Management Course from
MSU Extension presented by Jinnifer
Ortquist. Learn how to make sound
financial decisions, create a spending
plan, create financial goals, pay down
debt, and use credit wisely. Registration
required; call Jinnifer at 616-632-7874 or
269-673-4625.
Saving For College is Simple with MET
Wednesday, April 22
7 – 8:30 PM | Carnegie Room
Learn about the Michigan Education
Trust with MET representative
Tim Dame. Avoid rising tuition rates,
discover different payment plans to fit
your budget, find tax advantages and
get peace of mind. Parents, Grandparents and all welcome.
For adults. No registration required.
For more money smart resources and
tips go to www.moneysmartweek.org
Books at a Bargain!
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Saturdays, March 21, April 18, May 23 10AM-1PM | Carnegie Room
Come find amazing treasures and build up your personal library at our
Friends of the Library Book Sale.
You may have heard about some very exciting things happening at the library! The Allegan District Library is dedicated to remaining a dynamic center of learning and a vital asset to the community. To do this we must be proactive in planning and determining how we will meet our resident’s needs 5, 10 and 20 years into the future.
Our Carnegie building and the library’s unique history are important to us. We also wish to maintain a vital presence in downtown Allegan on the Riverfront. In doing so, one major area that we know needs improving is the accessibility into our building.
We’d also love to equip our building with an engaging children's room, a safe area for teens to hang out and private study
rooms for community use. We are working with architects to explore how we will make this all work in our beautiful historic
building.
In 2009, when the District Library was created, the City of Allegan retained ownership of the library building, leasing it for $1 a
year to the District Library. In January, the Allegan City Council graciously agreed to begin the process of transferring ownership
of the library building to the Library District. This step will allow us to move forward with future planning and work.
Community input is very important to us and as part of this project we are actively seeking to understand the collective goals of
the community as well as what the people of Allegan want from their local library.
Please, look out for future opportunities to share in this process. If you have
questions or concerns please feel free to stop into the library to talk with me or
email me at [email protected]. I’d be delighted to chat with you!
Lindsey Dorfman – Library Director
331 Hubbard Street, Allegan MI 49010
alleganlibrary.org
269-673-4625
Mondays - Thursdays 10 AM –9 PM Fridays & Saturdays 9 AM-5:30 PM
Fun in the Children's
Room
Allegan is in AWE of Early Literacy
The library is happy to announce the
arrival of two AWE Early Literacy computer stations. The Early Literacy Station,
for children aged 2-8, is preloaded with
lots of great age-appropriate and engaging content. The colorful keyboard
helps children easily navigate the digital
terrain, and the interactive programs
invite parent and child to explore all of
this together. The library received the
AWE Stations
through a grant
generously provided by the Perrigo
Foundation, with
support from the
Friends of the Library.
Egg-Stravagant Scavenger Hunt
March 23 – April 4 Open Hours |
Children’s Room
Crack open an Easter Egg to find a library call number clue. Track down the
item for a prize! Children of all ages are
welcome to find our hidden treasures.
Poet-Tree
April 1 – 30 Open Hours
Children’s Room
Pick a poem from our Poet-Tree, or be
inspired and leave one of your own. All
supplies are provided (including the
inspiration!). For poets of all ages.
Student Art Diplay
May 1 – 29 Open Hours |
Children’s Room
Stop in anytime this month to see
Allegan student artwork on display,
courtesy of Allegan’s First Grade artists.
Little Ones
(Toddlers & Preschoolers)
Spring Story Time with Miss Holly
Wednesdays, March 4, 11, 18 & 25;
April 1, 8 & 29
May 6, 10:30 AM | Carnegie Room
Story Time is designed to promote
literacy, language development and a
love of books. Sessions include fun
stories, songs, educational crafts and
sensory activities designed to bring out
the future reader in your child! For anyone ages 0-5. No registration necessary.
Little Ones Movin’ & Groovin’
Saturday April 25 10 AM |
Carnegie Room
Kids and parents will enjoy a fun get-up
-and-move-to-the-music and story time
program with special guests from the
Dance Team at Jestina’s Studio of
Dance! Ages 1-5. No registration required.
Petít Picassos
Saturday, May 9, 10 AM |
Carnegie Room
Creativity is important for a growing
mind and we want to encourage your
budding artists! Join us for directive
painting on canvas followed by independent play and snacks while their
Toddler & Preschool Drive-In Movie
artwork has a little time to dry. Ages 3Saturday, March 14, 10-11 AM |
5. Registration required; call 269-673Carnegie Room
Bring a box that your child can sit in and 4625.
we will have craft supplies on hand to
rev-up your child’s “car”! We will enjoy
th
popcorn and the video of Mo Willem’s
“Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!”
Get in gear and
Lego Club
drive on over!
Mondays, Mar 2, Apr 6, and May 4
Ages 2-5.
5 PM| Carnegie Room
Registration
What will you invent this month? Comrequired; call
plete the Lego Quest, take home a free
269-673-4625.
book, and discover your inner builder.
Duplos are available for littler inventors.
Toddler Art Tuesday
For creative geniuses of all ages. No
2nd Tuesday of every month: March registration is required.
10, April 14 & May 12
Money Smart Week Art Market
11:30 AM | Carnegie Room
Saturday, April 25 12 –2 PM |
Inspire your toddler’s imagination!
Carnegie Room
Enhance their creative power through
Make and take home an awesome creadevelopmentally appropriate, process
tion, using craft supplies you “buy”.
focused art projects For ages 2-4. RegEvery child who attends receives an enistration required; call 269-673-4625.
velope of Library Bucks to “spend” on
craft supplies and tools to use. For kids
in Kindergarten through 5th grades.
Registration required; call 269-6734625.
Older Kids
(K – 5 Grade)
331 Hubbard Street, Allegan MI 49010
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269-673-4625
Mondays - Thursdays 10 AM –9 PM Fridays & Saturdays 9 AM-5:30 PM
“Communities Matter” Photography
Contest & Workshop
March 4 6-7 PM | Carnegie Room
Open to kids in 4th-12th grades
Learn some tips and tricks from
“Communities Matter”Contest Entrees
Friday, May 1 – 29, Open Hours
Teen Area
Check out the photographic talents of Al-
professional photographer Megan Day on
picture. Winners will be chosen for a
the 4th, and get ready to share your
“People’s Choice” award, elementary, mid-
results! Our “Communities Matter” photo
dle school and high school categories. Top
contest invites kids and teens to submit
three winners will receive a free photog-
their favorite community scenes through-
raphy book, microfiber cloths and photo
legan’s youth, and vote for your favorite
out the month of March. The library’s digi- bling. People’s Choice voting takes place
tal camera is available for short term loans through May 23rd, and is open to anyone
for those who don’t have one of their own. in the community. Winning photos will be
Registration is required; call 269-673-4625. announced online and posted in the library
on May 26th.
Lib Corps
Fridays, March 6, April 3, & May 1
4-4:30 PM | Carnegie Room
Allegan area teens: Your library and your community need
you! Find out how you can lend a hand at our monthly meetings, held on the first Friday of the month. All Lib Corps
hours can be used to fulfill school community service requirements, too! For teens ages 12-18. Registration is required; call 673-4625
Anime Club
Thursday, March 12, and Fridays
April 10, May 8
4-5:30 PM | Carnegie Room
Anime films, projects, monthly prize
drawing and Asian edibles, just for
teens. Share your interests with
other enthusiasts and discover new
films and comics. For teens
ages 12-18.
No registration necessary.
Teen Tech-Week Bingo
March 9 – 14 Open Hours
Got your tech on? Let’s find out! Pick up a Tech-Week bingo
card, and see how you do – Have you taken a look at a
library database lately?, tried some coding at code.org?,
downloaded an eBook? Every bingo completed on your card
gives you an entry into our prize drawing: $20 gift card to
Barnes & Noble. For teens ages 12-18.
Fridge Magnet Poetry
April 1 – 30 Open Hours Teen Area
Exercise your inner poet during National Poetry Month,
with fridge magnets. Can’t find the perfect word? We have
supplies to fill in the gaps. The results will be posted to the
library’s Flickr account, so brace yourself for fame and fortune. Sorry – no fridge is provided. For all area teens.
331 Hubbard Street, Allegan MI 49010
alleganlibrary.org
269-673-4625
Mondays - Thursdays 10 AM –9 PM Fridays & Saturdays 9 AM-5:30 PM
Without You,
There Is No Us:
My Time With
the Sons of North
Korea's Elite
The Girl on the
Train
By Paula Hawkins
The Nightingale
By Kristin
Hannah
My Sunshine
Away
By M.O. Walsh
Dead Wake
By Erik Larson
Effortless
Healing
By Dr. Joseph
Mercola
Trigger Warning
By Neil Gaiman
The Buried Giant:
A Novel
By Kazuo
Ishinguro
A Spool of
Blue Thread
By Anne Tyler
I Was Here
By Gayle Forman
Seeker
By Arwen Elys
Dayton
By Suki Kim
All the Bright
Places
By Jennifer
Niven
331 Hubbard Street, Allegan MI 49010
alleganlibrary.org
269-673-4625
Mondays - Thursdays 10 AM –9 PM Fridays & Saturdays 9 AM-5:30 PM
Cats are Cats
By Valeri
Gorbachev
Books Away
Everywhere
By Jane Blatt
Learn to Program
with Scratch
By Majed Marji
Alistair Grim's
Odditorium
By Gregory Funaro
The Madman
of Piney
Woods
By Christopher
Paul Curtis
Michigan Activity Pass (MAP)
Library members may pick up a MAP pass at our library. Five
passes are available at the library each week for nearly 100
Michigan institutions, including museums, state parks and
state recreational areas. MAP benefits vary for different
institutions, who may offer complimentary or reduced price
admission, discounts in gift shops. Certain restrictions apply.
See our home page under the services tab for more details.
Each library has 5 MAP passes per week for each organization, and each MAP pass expires within one week from the
date it is printed.
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NON-PROFIT ORG.
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
Permit No. 193
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Please Note: Programs, events and spaces may
be photographed or videotaped to be utilized in
the library’s print and online publications.
Please, notify library staff if you prefer not to be
photographed.
CLOSED for Staff Training
Friday, March 13 All Day
The Library will be closed all day on Friday, March 13 for a special staff training day. Our training will focus on staff and visitor safety. Tune into Facebook on that day to find out what we
are doing to make the Library a safer place to be.
Friends of the Allegan District Library Scholarship
Each year the Friends of the Allegan District Library award a $1000 scholarship to one lucky student who is a member
of the Allegan District Library. Applications are available at the library for high school seniors living in the Library District. The deadline for this opportunity is Friday, April 17th.
Ladies Night Out Spring Fling
Friday, April 17 5 -8 PM | Downtown
Ladies (18+) can come downtown for a fun night out of
shopping, pampering and even a fashion show!
Participating merchants will be open late with fun
activities, and for every $5 you spend you will receive a
raffle ticket to win a prize at the end of the night. It all
starts at the Library! Beginning at 5 p.m. the first 50
ladies to come to the Allegan District Library will receive
a free goodie bag.
Come out and see your friendly library staff at these
community events.
Allegan Expo: Rediscovering Your Community
Saturday, March 28 10 AM – 2 PM| Silo Banquet Facility
Visit the Library at the Allegan Expo. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about local businesses and organizations,
the services they provide, and products that they feature.
331 Hubbard Street, Allegan MI 49010
alleganlibrary.org
269-673-4625
Mondays - Thursdays 10 AM –9 PM Fridays & Saturdays 9 AM-5:30 PM