THE LYON LOOP

May 2019

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LIBRARY HOURS:

Monday - Thursday 10:00 am - 9:00 pmFriday & Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pmSunday* 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

* Labor Day through Memorial Day

QUICK LINKS:

Library Calendar of EventsLibrary CatalogLibrary WebsiteDigital ContentOnline ResourcesMichigan eLibrary (MeL)

Join us for our 5th AnnualAccessories Bazaar!

May 3 & 410:00 am - 4:30 pm

Just in time to spruce up your closet. Joinus for an afternoon of shopping at thelibrary! Gently used purses, jewelry, andfashion scarves! Treat yourself!

May EventsClick the link to view a full calendar oflibrary events

May 3-4 Accessories BazaarMay 9 Genealogy Book ClubMay 10 BirdingMay 11 Gardening with SimplicityMay 13 Young Writers ClubMay 14 Blood DriveMay 14 Books & BrewsMay 16-19 Book SaleMay 20 Coffee with CrawfordMay 20 Contained TropicalsMay 21 Grave StonesMay 24 Reference USAMay 28 Blood DriveMay 31 Genealogy Roundtable

The library will be closedMay 12 for Mother's Day &

May 25 - 27 for Memorial Dayweekend.

Friends of the Library Spring Book SaleMay 16, 10:00 am - 8:30 pm

May 17 & 18, 10:00 am - 4:30 pmMay 19, 12:00 - 3:30 pm

Proceeds from this sale go towards helping the library purchase new books, magazinesubscriptions, funding programming, the Summer Reading Program, and more.Sunday: $5/Bag O’ Books and Books 1/2 off

American Red Cross Blood DrivesMay 14 & 28, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Let's help save lives! On May 14 & 28 we are proudly partnering with the AmericanRed Cross to hold another blood drive.

The Red Cross has over 130 years of experience providing humanitarian aid -including more than 70 years of supplying blood to those in need. Each pint of bloodwe collect can help save up to three lives and will touch the lives of so many more!What a great way to pay it forward and make an impact on people in our communityand across the country.

Please consider signing up to donate by calling the library at 248-437-8800or visiting the Red Cross website and choosing Lyon Township Public Library'sblood drive to schedule an appointment.

LTPL Seed Library

Calling All Gardeners! The LTPL Seed Library is full of new seeds and is open forbusiness! Filled with donations from local seed savers and seed companies, the SeedLibrary has seeds for all kinds of vegetables, herbs, and flowers.

All seeds are free, and all we ask is that you take only what you can use and try tosave seeds from your crops to donate back to the library. You will need to fill out aregistration form the first time you use the Seed Library, and write down on theclipboard what seeds you take whenever you visit. LTPL also has a huge selection ofgardening books to get you started when Spring finally makes a comeback!

Appointments available:

Mondays1:00 - 2:00 pm2:00 - 3:00 pm

Wednesdays6:00 - 7:00 pm7:00 - 8:00 pm

Receive one-on-one assistance, including but not limited to:

Using your library card to access your account and the Library catalog onlineExploring the free digital resources and materials provided by our libraryincluding Hoopla, Kanopy, RBdigital magazines, Morningstar InvestmentResearch Center, Mango languages, and ReferenceUSAComputer basics including organizing files, setting up your email or browsingthe internetUsing your smartphone, eReader or tablet devicesHelp with social media accounts including Facebook, LinkedIn, and TwitterHelp with Microsoft Office programs including Word, Publisher, Powerpoint &ExcelHelp backing up pictures from your digital device, and basic photo editing

Registration is required for all technology appointments. To register clickhere , or call the library at 248-437-8800 ext. 614

Check out a T-Mobile Hotspot!

We are now lending T-Mobile hotspots for checkout from the library. Hotspots can bekept for up to 2 weeks, and provide internet access in the Continental U.S., Canadaand Mexico. Contact the library for more information and for checkout policy.

Check out the new TLN Catalog App

Access the library catalog from yourphone or tablet:

Access your accountSearch the CatalogRenew itemsPlace holdsPay fines

Download the app:

here in the Apple App store ,here in the Google Play store .

Choose Lyon Township Public Library.

There will be no Storytime on May 15 & 16 due to the Book SaleThere will be no Family Storytime on May 27 due to Memorial Day

Join Miss Jocelyn & Miss Melissa on Wednesday and Thursday mornings at 10:30 amfor stories, songs, bubbles & lots of fun! For children ages 1 - 6 and their families.

We are also happy to announce Family Storytime on the last Monday of each monthat 6:30 pm!

Digital Services at LTPL!

Check out all of the new services available with your library cardat the links below!

Click the links or click here to learn more about these new services. You will need toenter your Lyon Township Public Library card number and PIN to set up accounts andgain access to the service.

Join us for our next Books & Brews meeting as we discuss "The Incendiaries" byR.O. Kwan. Meet us at Tucker's Kitchen & Bar (formerly New Hudson Cafe) at 56849Grand River Ave. in New Hudson, on May 14 at 7:00 pm.

Please join us for lively, opinionated discussions. Just ask for the book at the frontdesk - there are copies available for everyone. We welcome all readers & ideas!Check our website for updates and join our online discussion forum on Goodreads.

May Programs

Genealogy Book ClubMay 9, 2:00 pm

Join us as we discuss a Genealogy related book each month. This month's book is"The Woman in the Photo" by Mary Hogan. All are welcome!

Birding!May 10, 1:00 pm

Instagram celebrities Robyn and Paul Elman will share their birding travels throughoutthe world, followed by an introduction to birding. You will learn tips on gear andphotography, identifying and learning about local birds in your area, and apps that willhelp you including Instagram.

Gardening with Comfort, Ease & SimplicityMay 11, 1:00 pm

Gardens should be our love, not our labor of love! Discover how sustainablegardening includes a variety of practices that respond to environmental concerns.These practices are used in every stage of gardening including design, planting andmaintenance. Together we will develop a shift in perspective as we explore how togarden with comfort, ease and simplicity for a happy and healthy 2019!

Jan Bills is the author of Late Bloomer, a certified landscape designer, advancedmaster gardener, entrepreneur, and contributing writer for State-by-State Gardeningmagazine. After a successful career in the corporate world, she made a major lifereassessment and followed her heart: She traded in her heels for Wellies and startedthe Detroit-area landscape design company Two Women and a Hoe®(twowomenandahoe.com).

Young Writers ClubMay 13, 5:30 pm

Calling all young aspiring authors! Join other young wordsmiths in our Youth WritingClub! We'll help you get started writing, and keep you motivated with games, writingprompts, tips, tricks and PIZZA! Write with your peers, have them review your work,meet other young writers, and have some pizza! Come for just one session, or everymonth! For 4th-12th graders. No registration required.

Coffee with CrawfordMay 20, 11:00 am

Stop by the library for your morning coffee and meet State Representative KathyCrawford.

Contained TropicalsMay 20, 6:30 pm

Houseplants aren’t just for the house. They can be used as the “Thrillers, Spillers,and Fillers” in your summer containers. Learn the best ones to use and what’savailable at your local garden centers.

Lisa will have her new book "Grow in the Dark: How to Choose and Care for Low-LightHouseplants" available for purchase

The symbolism of TombstonesMay 21, 1:00 pm

Our guest speaker, Al Bryant will enlighten us with his program of “The Symbolism ofTombstones” . As a"taphophile" (cemetery fanatic), he will explain some of the"hidden language" found on 19th century markers, and talk about how they havechanged over the years. He will share his 20 years of taphophiliac research andexperience.

Al is a haunter of cemeteries, and a researcher for a Grand Rapids Area ParanormalGroup. He is also a member of the Odd Fellows and Masonic Lodge up in NorthernMichigan. Al is the current president of the Sons of the American Revolution. Comejoin us and meet this very interesting man - no reservation necessary!

ReferenceUSAMay 24, 1:00 pm

Learn how to use our library subscription to ReferenceUSA to grow your business,research potential employers, and much more!

Kaylee Keener from ReferenceUSA will be demonstrating how to use this powerful toolto your advantage.

Genealogy RoundtableMay 31, 2:00 pm

All are welcome to come share their ideas, show genealogy treasures or tell us abouta brick wall that they have encountered. We all have a lot of experiences to share witheach other!

Qigong & YouWednesday evenings at 6:00 pm

There will be no class on May 15 due to the Book Sale

Qigong, a 5,000 year old system referred to as an "Ancient Chinese Secret of Health& Longevity" uses simple movement, breathing technique, and mental focus tocultivate internal energy. The class focuses on the power of Qigong for health, self-healing and longevity. An excellent way to manage stress, find balance and inner-harmony. Each class ends with a guided meditation. Classes are free, and taught byDavid Tharp, a certified Qigong Teacher.

Your library card gets you discounts atEmagine Theatres!

Get more information about Emagine movie theater discounts by clicking here!

Enroll for Kroger Community Rewards!

Enroll in the Kroger Community Rewards program and you can help the library everytime you shop! A Kroger Plus card is required to participate, get one at the customerservice desk at any Kroger store. Follow these steps to enroll:

Visit krogercommunityrewards.comSign into your Kroger accountClick on "enroll now"On the next page enter RL870 into the organization fieldChoose "Friends of the Lyon Township Library" and click done.

Thank you for your continued support!

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