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AUBURN HILLS PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWSLETTER

June 2015

AUBURN HILLS

PUBLIC LIBRARY

3400 East Seyburn Drive

Auburn Hills, MI 48326

248.370.9466

auburn-hills.lib.mi.us

Monday - Thursday

10:00 am - 9:00 pm

Friday - Saturday

10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Sunday - Closed

Featured

Adult Programs

Book Bingo

Wednesday, June 17

2:00 - 3:00 pm

Auburn Hills

Writers’ Group

Thursday, June 18

6:30 - 8:30 pm

Murder by the Book

Discussion Group

“You Know Who Killed Me”

By Loren Estleman

Saturday, June 20

10:30 am

“The Inner Circle” by

Brad Meltzer, 11:00 am

FOOD FOR FINES/BOOK SALE RESULTS

We wish to extend a sincere “Thank You” to everyone

who participated in both the Food For Fines campaign, as

well as the Spring Used Book Sale. During Food For

Fines Week, 507 items were collected to go to local food pantries.

At the conclusion of our Spring Book Sale, proceeds totaled $2,190.81.

GET READY FOR SUMMER READING!

Prepare yourself for another great Summer Reading Program at Auburn

Hills Public Library! Opportunities to read, win prizes, and attend great

programs await patrons of all ages! Themes for this summer are as

follows:

Youth: Every Hero Has A Story

Teen: Unmasked

Adult: Escape The Ordinary

Youth and Teen registration begins June 1, with program running from

June 15-August 15.

Adult registration begins June 1, with program running from June 1-

July 31.

See staff in each department for eligibility and registration details.

SUMMER READING KICK-OFF NIGHT

(ALL AGES)

Thursday, June 11, 6:00 - 8:00 pm

This year, we are kicking off Summer Reading with the

Crossroads Family Band! They will be performing

music for all ages at 6:30 pm! While you are here, sign up for our

awesome Summer Reading Program!

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Featured Family and

Youth Programs

Knitting and Craft Club

Saturday, June 20

1:30 pm

Adults and children

ages 7 and up

Please bring knitting needles

and yarn.

Featured

Library Board Programs

Board Meeting

Tuesday, June 16

5:45 pm

The History of Hudson’s

Tuesday, June 9, 6:30 - 8:00 pm

In its heyday, Hudson’s Department Store in

downtown Detroit was one of the premier stores in

America. Its displays and holiday events were legendary, and a visit

there was an exciting shopping experience. Join author Mike Hauser

as he relates the story of this Grande Dame of Detroit. Mike will bring

photos, advertisements, uniforms, and many other Hudson’s items.

Spend an evening here to enjoy them all! Register by calling

248.364.6706, or go to our Events Calendar to register online.

Downtown Auburn Hills Summerfest

Friday, June 19, 4:00 - 10:00 pm

Saturday, June 20, 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

Expect lots of fun, food, music, and family activities at this year’s

Summerfest, to be held in downtown Auburn Hills at Auburn and

Squirrel Roads. Look for the Auburn Hills Public Library table at

Summerfest on Friday, too, where you can play games and win prizes!

Everyone’s Reading 2015: The Inner Circle

by Brad Meltzer

A Special Murder by the Book

Discussion Group

Saturday, June 20, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Everyone’s Reading is a community-wide reading

program sponsored by metro-Detroit public libraries in Oakland and

Wayne Counties. The Auburn Hills Public Library is pleased to host a

special book discussion of The Inner Circle by Brad Meltzer.

Everyone is welcome. Register by calling 248.364.6706, or go to

our Events Calendar to register online.

Movie Night at the DEN

(Title to be announced)

Friday, June 26, 7:00 - 9:00 pm

(Doors open at 6:45 pm)

Join the Auburn Hills Public Library for Movie Night at the DEN in

downtown Auburn Hills.

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Japanese Classical Swordsmanship Workshop (Ages 11-18)

Saturday, June 20, 3:00 - 5:00 pm

Learn the history of the samurai, and classical Japanese swordsmanship, then practice

under the guidance of experts! Register by calling 248.364.6712, or go to our Events

Calendar to register online.

Teen Book Club (Grades 6-12)

Tuesday, June 9, 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Come and share what you’re reading with other teens, discover new titles and share

your latest literary obsession. This book club will be book-talk based, so there’s no

required reading. Register by calling 248.364.6712, or go to our Events Calendar to

register online.

Anime/Manga Club (Grades 6-12)

Tuesday, June 16, 6:00 - 8:00 pm Our anime/manga club run by teens here at the Library meets on the third Tuesday of

each month. Meet other teens like you who love watching anime and reading manga.

We’ll watch anime and do other fun activities. Register by calling 248.364.6712,

emailing teens@auburn-hills.lib.mi.us, or go to our Events Calendar to register online.

Teen Fun Friday: Superhero Trivia

and Guardians of the Galaxy Screening (Ages 11-18)

Friday, June 12, 5:30 - 8:30 pm

Join us for a special kick-off to the summer as part of our Teen Fun Friday series. We will

play a round or two of Superhero Trivia featuring the Marvel and DC universes. We will

also have a screening of Guardians of the Galaxy (rated PG-13). Attendees under age 13

must have a signed permission slip to watch the movie. Register by calling 248.364.6712, or go to our

Events Calendar to register online.

Girls Night at the Library (Ages 11-18)

Saturday, June 27, 5:30 - 8:30 pm

Ladies: grab your BFF, and join us for a special girls-only night at the Library. We’ll

hang out, play games, have snacks, and watch (and sing along to) Into The Woods

(rated PG).

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The Animal Fair With Maureen Schiffman (For Ages Birth-First Grade)

Tuesday, June 23, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Travel with Maureen through a musical jamboree, as she involves her audience in

song, puppetry, movement, and storytelling. See Coco, her well-loved, kazoo-playing

monkey pal puppet. For additional information, contact Youth Services at

248.364.6712.

Little Heroes (For Ages Birth-2 Years, With Caregiver)

Wednesday, June 24, 10:30 - 11:30 am

Join us for an educational storytime with 20 minutes of songs, fingerplays, and books!

Each session, we focus on different literacy concepts for babies and toddlers. Stay a

bit longer for a free-play session with age-appropriate toys and books. Register for each

session separately. Register by calling 248.364.6712, or go to our Events Calendar to register online.

Little Explorers (Ages 1 Month-5 Years)

Saturday, June 13, 11:00 am - 12:00 noon

Come with your little explorer and join us for free-play, as well as hands-on sensory

stations. We’ll have lots of fun as we explore, create, and make new friends! Sensory

stations may get messy, so dress accordingly. Must be accompanied by caregiver.

Register at the Youth Services desk, call 248.364.6712, or go to our Events Calendar to

register online. Attendees must give 24 hours cancellation notice to allow others on the waiting

list to attend.

Family Crafts

June 19, 20, 22, 26, 27, 29, 30 (During Library open hours)

Family crafts open to all ages! Drop in—no registration required. All ages

welcome with a parent. See Youth Services staff for additional details.

Teen Tech Take Apart Night (For Ages 11-18)

Monday, June 29, 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Have you ever wanted to take things apart and see how they work? Join us for a

night of destruction and curiosity, as we take apart old pieces of technology and see

how things are put together. Registration is required, and spaces are limited! Register by calling

248.364.6712, or go to our Events Calendar to register online.

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Rock ‘N Roll Heroes (For All Ages)

Thursday, June 25, 7:00 - 8:00 pm

Learn about the legends and heroes of rock ‘n roll in this fun, interactive and

energizing concert! This presentation will enthrall all ages. It’s an entertaining and

hilarious snapshot of the music and vibes that helped shape a generation—a chart-topping hit with all

age groups! For additional information, contact Youth Services at 248.364.6712.