ADULT PROGRAMS & SPECIAL EVENTS

So we may plan: Please call (248) 546-4095 to register for these programs or

sign up at the circulation desk.

PROGRAMS & MORE MARCH—JULY 2015

Hazel Park District Library

ADULT BOOK BINGO Have fun, meet friends, en-joy 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.

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 pro-vided. Thursdays at 6:00 on: April 2, May 7 & June 4.

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.

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

YOGA (Adults & Teens)

Join us for yoga with certi-fied instructor Darcia

Cheeks. FREE! Saturdays from 2:00-

3:30 on: April 4, May 2, 9, June 13 & 20 & July 18.

APRIL FLEA MARKET

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!

METRO DETROIT

RECORDER SOCIETY CONCERT

Thursday, May 14, 7-7:45 PM

Don’t miss this special performance!

SUMMER READING

Registration Begins:

June 16th

MEDITATION WORKSHOP

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

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.

Programs for Children, Tweens & Families MARCH-JULY 2015

All programs are held at the Library. Please call us: 248.546.4095, or register at the Circulation Desk.

Hazel Park District Library

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).

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.

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.

Check out the “Kids” page on the

Library’s website:

http://hazel-park.lib.mi.us/index.php/kids/

For lots of great recommendations!

New Hazel Park Moms are invited to the

Library to get your FREE “Books for Babies”

kit!*

New Board Book

Tips for Reading

to Babies

Baby’s First Library Card

Programs for Children, Tweens & Families MARCH-JULY 2015

All programs are held at the Library. Please call us: 248.546.4095, or register at the Circulation Desk.

Hazel Park District Library

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!

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.

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.

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

Hazel Park District Library & Friends

Special Events, News & Information

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

SENIOR OUTREACH

The Library visits senior facilities in Hazel Park to provide library services to the resi-

dents. We visit both American & Hazel Park Manor once a month.

Library Board of Directors Meetings:

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.

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

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.

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)

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.

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 en-

joying a treat!