Our Stuff and Us: From Clutter to Chronic Disorganization to Hoarding! Did you know that approximately 5% of Americans (15 million) suffer from hoarding disorder? Have you or someone you know ever felt bogged down by clutter? Well it’s spring cleaning time!
recently discussed and baffling disorders: hoarding. Speaker Terrence Shulman is the Founder/Director of The Shulman Center for Compulsive Theft, Spending and Hoarding in the metro-Detroit area since 2004. This program is free but space is limited. Please call the library at 313-381-2425 to register.
Join us on Tuesday, March 8 from 6:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. for a rare and powerful presentation on one of the more
Food for Fines/Food for Thought at the Allen Park Public Library For the fourth year in a row, the Allen Park Public Library is participating in Gleaners Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan’s Food for Fines/Food for Thought program. Last year, area libraries who participated in this program collected more than 8,400 pounds of food, providing over 7,000 meals for our hungry neighbors. This year, the Food For Fines/Food for Thought program has a goal of 10,000 pounds of food for those in need. That’s where you come in! We’re asking for YOUR help in reaching this goal!
From March 21 through April 29, library patrons are encouraged to bring in canned goods and other non-perishable food items. As a thank you, the Library will allow you $1 per item in fine forgiveness for Allen Park Library materials only, with a $5 cap per day. Patrons can also bring in 2 canned or non-perishable food items to check out one Blu-ray disc for free (the $2 checkout fee will be waived). For more information regarding item suggestions and donation rules, please go to page 8 of our newsletter!
New Phones
Services We Offer Computer: Guest Pass (Adult & Teen): $1.00 Faxing/Copies: Black & White Prints: $0.10/page Black & White Copies: $0.10/page Color Prints: $1.00/page Color Copies: $1.00/page USB Drive: $5.00 Send/Receive Fax: $1.00/page Headphones: $2.00
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Over the past year and a half, we have had a few issues with our phones. Recently, we have upgraded to a new system called VoIP! Please bare with us as we work through a few more issues with our upgrade.
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ADULT BOOK UPCOMING CLOSURES Friday, March 25 - Sunday, March 27 Easter Weekend Our dropbox, located on the wall to the left of our parking lot entrance, is open 24/7.
Art Corner
Join us on the first Monday of every month for Bingo where you win books as prizes!
MONDAY, MARCH 7 AT 2 P.M. Website of the Month
David Shannon
David Shannon is a internationally acclaimed picture-book creator. He wrote and illustrated his first book at age five which showed pictures of David doing things he wasn’t supposed to be doing. From that, he was inspired to write and illustrate his now-classic bestseller and Caldecott Honor book called No, David! When David writes books, he often takes inspiration from his everyday life. For instance, when his daughter would make animal noises as a child, he found the inspiration to write Duck on a Bike. Another one of his creations, Good Boy, Fergus!, features his beloved family dog. To check out some of David’s books, take a look in our JE picture book section of the library under “SH”.
The World Almanac Online is a resource that features essential statistics on hundreds of different topics in a easy searchable format. Here are some interesting facts we’ve learned from using The World Almanac Online: 1. The postage rate on July 1, 1883 was $0.06. 2. In 1956, Bob Pettit was named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player. 3. Christopher Columbus first set foot in the Americas in 1492 in what is now present-day Bahamas. 4. The current yearly salary of the chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court is $255,500. 5. In 2014, China was the top motor vehicle producing nation in the world. Access this resource by going to: www.allenparklibrary.org/studentresearch.asp and clicking on The World Almanac Online under “Best Bets.”
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Registration for Hot Reads for Cold Nights is ongoing through the month of March!
After you register, complete a bingo on your bingo card, and get entered into a raffle drawing to win a FitBit or iPod Nano! Program ends March 30. Grand prize drawings will take place on March 30 at 4:30 P.M. Need not be present to win!
DIY Small Newsprint Basket
Tuesday | March 22 6:00 P.M.
Our Stuff and Us: From Clutter to Chronic Disorganization to Hoarding
Craft is free but space is limited. Please call the library to register!
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Tuesday | March 8 6:30 P.M. Register by calling the library at 313-381-2425. For more information, see the front page of this newsletter!
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Tips for Reading with Children! 1. Spend time with children talking, telling stories, and singing songs. 2. Read to and with children every day. 3. Let children help choose the books you read together. 4. Find a comfortable place to read and sit together. 5. Change your voice and the pace that you read to fit the story. 6. After reading a book, talk about the story. 7. Let the children see you reading books, newspapers, and magazines. 8. Take children to the library regularly! These great tips can be used in our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Program! Register for free by stopping by the circulation desk at the Allen Park Public Library!
Registration for our spring storytimes begins March 14. To register your 2-6 year old for a storytime, please call the library at 313-381-2425 or stop in. Family Storytime | April 4 - April 25 Preschool Storytime | April 5 - April 26 Toddler Storytime | April 6 - April 27
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Stop-by the library and make a fun St. Patrick’s Day themed craft: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday March 14, 15 & 16 from 3 P.M. - 6 P.M. No registration required. Ages 3-12 are welcome! 313-381-2425
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Tween & Teen Craft Night St. Patrick’s Day Yarn Wreath
Tuesday | March 1 | 6:00 P.M.
Ages 9-18 can register by calling the library at 313-381-2425.
Stop-by the library and make a fun St. Patrick’s Day themed craft: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday March 14, 15 & 16 from 3 P.M. - 6 P.M. No registration required. Ages 3-12 are welcome!
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TTAB: TWEEN & TEEN ADVISORY BOARD
WHAT DOES TTAB DO? PLAN PROGRAMS CREATE DISPLAYS VOLUNTEER AT EVENTS SUGGEST BOOK TITLES EARN SERVICE HOURS
JOIN US FOR OUR THIRD MEETING ON TUESDAY, MARCH 15 AT 6:00 P.M. WHICH WILL FEATURE FREE PIZZA AND BOOKS! STUDENTS AGES 9-18 CAN REGISTER TO ATTEND AT THE CIRCULATION DESK.
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Teen Spot NEW
TTAB: TWEEN & TEEN ADVISORY BOARD
WHAT DOES TTAB DO? PLAN PROGRAMS CREATE DISPLAYS VOLUNTEER AT EVENTS SUGGEST BOOK TITLES EARN SERVICE HOURS
JOIN US FOR OUR THIRD MEETING ON TUESDAY, MARCH 15 AT 6:00 P.M. WHICH WILL FEATURE FREE PIZZA AND BOOKS! STUDENTS AGES 9-18 CAN REGISTER TO ATTEND AT THE CIRCULATION DESK.
Tween & Teen Craft Night St. Patrick’s Day Yarn Wreath
Tuesday | March 1 | 6:00 P.M.
Ages 9-18 can register by calling the library at 313-381-2425. www.allenparklibrary.org
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The Allen Park Public Library The Allen Park Public Library provides free services to all Allen Park residents and members of The Library Network. The library’s collection includes books, magazines, CDs, and DVDs. In addition to these items, hundreds of people enter the library to utilize print and electronic reference resources, access the Internet, enjoy our Quiet Reading Room or attend one of the Library’s many events. Mission To provide and support quality library services that meet the informational, educational and recreational needs of the diverse citizens of Allen Park.
Suggested Items to Donate Below are some suggestions of nutritious canned and dry goods that Gleaners uses the most. Please no opened containers, homemade food, expired products, or damaged cans, and avoid items in glass as they often break in transit.
Top 5 Needed Items Canned fruit (no heavy syrup) Canned vegetables Tuna fish Peanut Butter (in plastic jars) Healthy cereal/oatmeal Other Suggested Items Hearty soups & stews Canned spaghetti or pasta Beans (black, kidney, pinto, or refried) Pasta, macaroni and cheese, rice Pancake or baking mixes Baby food or formula Information taken from Gleaners Food Drive Manual for Businesses and Community Organizations
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