Programs for Adults

Morning Book Club

Second Tuesday of the month at 10:30 a.m.

A club for people who enjoy gentle reads.

Books will be available one month in advance.

September 8th: The Precious One by Marissa

de los Santos

October 13th: The Time Traveler’s Wife by

Audrey Niffenegger

November 10th: The Invention of Wings by

Sue Monk Kidd

December 8th: The Christmas Train by David

Baldacci

Tales You Can Taste

Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m.

The Lincoln Township Public Library and

Martin’s Super Markets have joined together

to bring you this exciting book discussion group

and mini-cooking classes. Book discussions

will take place in the upper seating area of the

Martin’s Super Market in Stevensville. Enjoy

a free cup of Caribou Coffee Company tea,

compliments of Martin’s and the Library, while

we discuss the food-themed book selection

of the month. After the free book discussion,

Lisa Micunek of Martin’s School of Cooking will

offer, for a fee, an optional cooking class based

on the foods featured in the book. Copies

of each book will be available one month in

advance during registration.

September 23rd: Fried Green Tomatoes by

Fanny Flagg

October 28th: Brownies and Broomsticks by

Bailey Cates

November 18th: The Sharper Your Knife the

Less You Cry by Kathleen Flinn

December 16th: Mistletoe Man by Susan

Wittig Albert

HOURS: Monday - Thursday 10-9, Friday & Saturday 10-5, Closed on Sunday SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2015 Lincoln Township Public Library

Social Networking

Visit the Lincoln Township Public Library online.

View photos from our events on Flickr: flickr.com/photos/lincolnlib/ Look at boards with great books on Pinterest: Search for ltpllibrary Receive updates on our programs and services on Facebook: Search for Lincoln Township Public Library. Direct links are available on our website: lincolnlib.org Laptops Now Available at the Library

Our computer room will be unavailable for use beginning in September. The room will be repurposed for the Friends of the Library to use as a book sale room. We will now offer laptops for patron use. Beginning in September, laptops may be checked out at the circulation desk and used within the library. Football Picks Contest

September - December

Predict the winners of upcoming college and

professional football games for a chance to

win prizes. A new form will be available every

Monday. Forms must be turned in by Noon

each Saturday. Program begins Sept. 8th.

Estate Planning Basics with Bill

Westerbeke

Tuesday, September 22nd at 10:30 a.m.

What happens to your assets if you become

incapacitated or pass away? What is probate?

What is a Living Trust and do you need one?

Will a young relative, special needs child, or

in-law have access to your estate? Attend this

presentation to learn about the important

components of planning your estate.

Registration is required.

Beginning Genealogy

Thursday, September 24th at 7:00 p.m.

Learn how to research your family history

with Patsy Miller. Registration is required.

Banned Books Week

September 28th - October 3rd

Stop in to learn about Banned Books Week.

Patrons are encouraged to check out books

that have been “challenged” and to exercise

their freedom to read.

Library Canvas Party

Tuesday, September 29th at 7:00 p.m.

Learn how to create a landscape painting

with Nicole Rimes. Registration required.

Bring an apron or T-shirt and an old gift or

credit card, if possible.

Christmas Card Workshop

Tuesday, October 6th at 10:30 a.m.

Get a head start on the holiday season with

a Christmas Card Workshop with Cindy

Johnston. Registration required.

Knitting Class

Tuesday, October 13th at 7:00 p.m.

Learn to knit stitch with Nicole Rimes.

Registration required.

What To Do About Windows 10

Workshop

Monday, October 19th at 7:00 p.m.

During this 60-minute session, Trent

Watford of Tech Help will show you what

Windows 10 looks like, discuss the changes

and new features, and provide information

to help you decide if and when you will

upgrade. Registration is required.

Elder Law Primer with Bill

Westerbeke

Tuesday, December 8th at 10:30 a.m.

What if you (or a loved one) suddenly needs

to be cared for in a Nursing Home? How

will you pay for nursing home costs, which

can approach $8,000 per month? Why can’t

you just give everything to the kids? Are

you prepared to deal with physical and/or

mental challenges associated with aging?

Learn more about Elder Law and how Elder

Law Attorneys address the unique needs of

seniors during the aging process.

Registration is required.

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LIBRARY CLOSINGS

Sep. 5th & 7th

Nov. 25th - 26th

Dec. 24th - 26th

Dec. 31st

Jan. 1st

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Walk-in Story Times

Toddler Tunes and Tales

Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Ages 2-3.

Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes that will

help your child get ready to read.

Wednesday Wigglers

Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. A new story time

designed specifically for beginning walkers

to age 2-1/2. Toddlers will be introduced to

the concepts of story time such as sitting, lis-

tening, and interacting with others. Stories,

songs, fingerplays, and other activities will

be included.

Bouncing Babies Lapsit Story Time

Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. For non-walkers,

3 -18 months. Caregivers and babies will

enjoy rhymes, songs, and stories that

support early brain development.

Fun Friday

Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Ages 3-5. Enjoy stories,

songs, and rhymes that will help your child

get ready to read. Includes a craft.

Walk-in story times will be on hiatus for the

month of December.

Maker Monday

Mondays from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Once a month during the school year, 4th-7th

graders can participate in our pop-up maker-

space with making, tinkering, and STEAM (Sci-

ence, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math)

activities. Community volunteers are welcome

to help in 2016. Contact Kaela at the library.

September 21st - Marble Mazes

October 19th - All About Pumpkins

November 16th - Bookmarks

December 14th - Gift-in-a-Jar

Pajama Llama

Tuesday, September 22nd at 5:30 p.m.

Wear your pajamas and bring your stuffed

pal. After a llama read-a-rama, we will have a

snack, do a craft, and meet a real, live llama.

Bring your camera. Ages 2-8. Registration

begins September 1st.

Star Wars Reads Day

Saturday, October 10th 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Crafts and activities for all ages including a

group Trivial Pursuit challenge. Door prizes!

Registration is not required.

Halloween Fun at the Library

Thursday, October 29th at 5:30 p.m.

Enjoy non-scary Halloween fun. Wear your

costume and learn about bats, owls, and oth-

er awesome creatures of the night. Featuring

guests from Sarett Nature Center. Registration

begins October 1st. Ages 2-8.

International Games Day

Saturday, November 21st 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Videogames and board games for the whole

family. Registration is not required.

Fancy Nancy Tea Party

Monday, November 23rd at 5:30 p.m.

Come dressed in your finest outfit for a tres

magnifique party. Join us for stories, crafts,

refreshments, and activities. Registration

begins November 1st. Ages 2-8.

Santa Visit at the Library!

Friday, December 4th

10:30 - 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Come visit Santa prepared with your wish list

and a camera. Registration is not required.

Wonderful Winter

Tuesday, December 22nd at 5:30 p.m.

It’s cold out there! Warm up with a cozy

winter-themed story time. Make a special

craft and enjoy hot chocolate. Registration

begins December 1st. Ages 2-8.

Explore Kits

Check out our new Explore Kit backpacks

with books, activities, and games. Great for

parents, teachers, and caregivers. Kits are

available for a wide range of ages and inter-

ests. Subjects include: All About Me, Tiger

Scouts, Community Helpers, Spanish/English,

On the Farm, Shapes, Dinosaurs, Alphabet,

Space, & Counting.

Rosetta’s House: Early Literacy

Center

Our brand new Early Literacy Center features

toys, games, and activities that help with the

development of pre-reading skills. Children

ages 0-6 are invited to play, explore, and learn

with the help of their caregivers.

STEAM Area

Kids ages 5-10 will find new, exciting activities

to enjoy in our STEAM (Science, Technology,

Engineering, Art, and Math) Area, located next

to Rosetta’s House. Come enjoy LEGO Bricks,

Tinker Toys, puzzles, and more!

The Youth Services Area is Under

Construction

Changes are happening in the Youth Services

Area. Please ask at the Children’s Desk if you

need assistance locating items or have any

questions regarding improvements. We thank

you for your patience as we endeavor to serve

you better.

Lego Bricks Club

Second Tuesday of the month at 4:00 p.m.

Complete a challenge or build whatever you

can imagine. September 8th, October 13th,

November 10th, and December 8th. Snacks

provided. Grades 3-7.

Library Book Hounds

Second Wednesday of the month

4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Sept. 9th Nov. 11th

Oct. 14th Dec. 9th

Children of all ages are invited to read a

favorite story to one of our K-9 friends. A legal

waiver must be signed by each child’s parent or

legal guardian. Registration is required. Canine

guests sponsored by Stay & Obey Training.

Bookworms Book Club

Third Thursday of the month at 4:00 p.m.

A book club for new and growing readers in

grades 1-3. Receive a free copy of the book

during registration.

September 17th: Bink and Gollie by Kate

DiCamillo

October 15th: Nate the Great by Marjorie

Weinman Sharmat

November 19th: Freckle Juice by Judy Blume

December 17th: Poppleton in Winter by

Cynthia Rylant

‘Tween Tomes

A book group for kids in the 4th - 6th grades who like food, fun, and great books. Group meets the third Thursday of each month (September - May) from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. September 17th: Game Day

October 15th: Always October by Bruce Coville

November 19th: Almost Home by Joan Bauer

December 17th: Shadow by Michael Morpurgo

Registration is required and is limited to 12. Participants will receive a free copy of the book compliments of the Friends of the Library through a Heart of Cook Grant. READ

AND

DISCUSS

Lincoln Township Public Library www.lincolntownshiplibrary.org Super Smash Bros. Brawl Tournament

Wednesday, September 23rd at 3:30 p.m.

Compete for prizes in this exciting, fast-paced

videogame tournament. Registration begins

September 7th. Grades 5-12.

Batman Day

Saturday, September 26th

Stop by the Teen Area September 21st - 26th

for Batman books and activities.

Banned Books Week

September 28th - October 3rd

Stop in to learn about Banned Books Week.

Patrons are encouraged to check out books

that have been “challenged” and to exercise

their freedom to read.

Novel Writing for Teens

Fridays at 3:30 p.m. Part One - October 2nd,

Part Two - October 23rd

Special guest Matthew Orlando will teach you

how to create a story during part one. Part

two will include tips and tricks for NaNoWriMo

(National Novel Writing Month). Grades 6-12.

Registration begins September 7th.

Star Wars Reads Day

Saturday, October 10th 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Crafts and activities for all ages including a

group Trivial Pursuit challenge. Door prizes!

Registration is not required.

Pizza & Pages Teen Book Group

Fridays at 3:30 p.m.

October 16th: Glow by Amy Kathleen Ryan

Special Teen Read Week book discussion.

We will Skype with the author during the

discussion.

December 18th: Cinder by Marissa Meyer

Registration is required. Grades 7-12. Books

donated by the Friends of the Library.

Teen Halloween Party

Friday, October 30th at 3:30 p.m.

Our annual teen party will include spooky

music, food, and games. Costumes are

encouraged. Registration begins October 5th.

Grades 5-12.

Mockingjay Part II Release Party

Wednesday, November 4th at 3:30 p.m.

Celebrate the release of the final movie in the

popular Hunger Games series. Grades 5-12.

Registration begins October 12th.

Teen Movie Night

Thursday, November 5th at 6:00 p.m.

In preparation for the release of the final movie

in the Hunger Games series, we will be showing

Mockingjay Part I. This movie is rated PG-13.

Registration is not required.

Zombie and Special F/X Makeup

Saturday, November 14th 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Representatives from Astute Artistry will be

here for a special two-hour session to teach

you how to apply zombie and special f/x movie

makeup. Wear clothes that can get messy. Ages

12-18. Registration begins October 19th.

International Games Day

Saturday, November 21st 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Videogames and board games for the whole

family. Registration is not required.

Learn to Play Magic the Gathering

Thursday, December 10th 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Have you ever played Magic the Gathering?

Learn to play this popular card game or come

and share your knowledge with new players.

Bring your cards, if you have them. Door prizes!

Ages 12 and up. Registration is not required.

Teen & Community Events

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Wednesday, December 16th at 3:30 p.m.

Our annual holiday craft program for teens

will include some creative gifts that you can

make and take and a special gift-in-a-jar

featuring a delicious recipe. Grades 5-12.

Registration begins December 1st.

Community Outreach

Magic Carpet Story Time in Baroda

*Fridays from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. beginning September 11th at the Baroda Municipal Building, 9091 First St., Baroda. All ages welcome. Michigan Reads 2015

Do Unto Otters by Laurie Keller. Mrs. Ware will be sharing this year’s selection with the community. To schedule a school visit, please con- tact Mrs. Ware at act1ks@r.postjobfree.com or 269-***-**** ext. 141. Community Fun Day

Saturday, September 12th from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The Lincoln Township Public Library will be at this fun, local event in the Lincoln Township Park located behind the library. Enjoy a special performance by Cirque Amongus at 1:00 p.m. All ages welcome. Trunk or Treat

Saturday, October 31st during Lincoln Township Trick-or-Treat Hours - TBA

Safe trick-or-treating for community children hosted by Lakeshore Christian Church, 5565 Washington Ave, St. Joseph, MI. Stop by and say hello to Mrs. Ware.

Christmas in the Village

Sunday, December 6th 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

This annual event for all ages is celebrating its 6th year in the Baroda Township Hall/Fire Station. For more information, visit the events section at: www.barodavillage.org

*Library story times will be on hiatus for the month of December. Homeschool Happenings

Teen Advisory Board

T.A.B. Meetings

Fridays at 3:30 p.m.

T.A.B. members help plan teen events,

preview new teen books, volunteer at

the library, and much more. Grades 6-12.

Membership is required.

Applications are available in the Teen Area at

the library or you may apply online at:

lincolnlib.org/teen-advisory-board/

September 11th

October 9th

November 13th

December 11th

Paper Writing for Students

Wednesday, September 30th 1:30 - 3:00

Learn how to properly locate and cite sources

in your paper. Also learn about online resourc-

es available to help and features in Microsoft

Word that make paper writing easier. Registra-

tion required. You may bring your own laptop

(optional).

Standardized Test Information

Wednesday, October 14th 1:30 - 3:00

Learn about resources available to help stu-

dents prepare for standardized tests such as

the ACT and SAT. Registration required.

Visit our website for homeschool resources:

lincolntownshiplibrary.org/children-resources/

Endowment Fund

Friends of the Library

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Newsletter Editor: Hollie Ayres Contributors: Mary Ann Ware, Brian Johnston, Kaela Cochran, Kathy McCumber, Sherri Alexander, and Eric Blum. Lincoln Township Public Library Director: Mary K. Hill. Tech Help

Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Thursdays from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Come in for advice on how to use your

electronic devices and computers on

a first come, first served basis. The

library does not repair equipment.

Computer Classes

Registration required. Open to ages

13 and up. Patrons may bring their

own laptops. A limited number of

computers will be available at the

library.

Beginning Internet

September 14th at 2:00 p.m.

PowerPoint

September 15th at 2:00 p.m.

Searching and Finding Online

September 21st at 2:00 p.m.

Photo Editing with Picasa

September 22nd at 2:00 p.m.

Beginning Email and Social Media

September 29th at 2:00 p.m.

Build a Website with Google Sites

October 6th at 2:00 p.m.

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POSTAL PATRON

Volunteers Needed

Do you have a special skill or useful

information that you would be willing to

share with our adult patrons? We need

volunteers to host programs for adults.

Contact Brian at the library at:

act1ks@r.postjobfree.com or

269-***-**** ext. 117.

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The Lincoln Township Public Library is proud to offer programs for all ages. To sustain this high level of service, we creatively search for alternative funding. Our long term financial stability for the future is the Endowment Fund. Established in 1995 by the Board of Trustees, the fund was transferred to the Berrien Community Foundation in 2003 where it is maintained in perpetuity, drawing solely on interest subject to the foundation’s guidelines. Please consider donating to the Library. Tax deductible contri- butions may be sent to the Library at 2099 W. John Beers Rd., Stevensville, MI 49127.

Board of Trustees:

President - David H. Bailey

Vice President - Marion F. Maier

Treasurer - Narayan M. Sedalia

Secretary - Mary E. Sundblad

Trustee - Diane M. Nye

Trustee - John A. Smietanka

Board meetings will be held the third

Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.

Meetings are open to the public.

The Friends of the Library are working on developing a preschool and early elementary Literacy Center at Rosetta’s House. To help with the completion, the Friends received a $4,000 Frederick S. Upton Foundation Challenge Grant. When the Friends raise $4,000, the organization will be awarded $4,000 from the Foundation, thus doubling the amount to $8,000. People are encouraged to contrib- ute. A tax deductible contribution may be made to the “Friends of the LTPL” and sent or brought to the Library. Please indicate that it’s for the Frederick S. Upton Foundation Challenge Grant. On May 5th, the Friends received a Heart of Cook Grant for $500 for the ‘Tween Tomes book discussion group for 4th - 6th graders. Grant funds will supply books, which the children may keep. Please continue to bring Spartan UPC symbols to the library. A Senior Bingo will be held at the Library on September 12th at 10:30 a.m. during Community Fun Day. Sponsored by Horizon Bank. eBay

November 2nd at 2:00 p.m.

Word Part One

September 14th at 6:30 p.m.

October 5th at 2:00 p.m.

Word Part Two

September 21st at 6:30 p.m.

October 12th at 2:00 p.m.

Word Part Three

November 12th at 6:30 p.m.

October 19th at 2:00 p.m.

Word Part Four

November 16th at 6:30 p.m.

October 26th at 2:00 p.m.

Excel Part One

September 17th at 6:30 p.m.

October 13th at 2:00 p.m.

Excel Part Two

September 24th at 6:30 p.m.

October 20th at 2:00 p.m.

Excel Part Three

October 1st at 6:30 p.m.

October 27th at 2:00 p.m.

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