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Programs & Events
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Creative Aging Series:
Everyday Leadership
With First Gentleman, Dan Mulhern
Saturday, June 7 @ 2pm
The second half of life offers us many opportunities to lead,mentor and volunteer. Mr. Mulhern will offer rich insights into how wecan each make a difference in the lives of others and in our community.
Free.
Dan Mulhern is the First Gentleman of the State of Michiganand an accomplished consultant, business coach,and motivational speaker. He is spearheading the effortto make Michigan a model for the nation as a “great place to do great work!”
Pre-registration is suggested: 237-7340.
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The Things We Know Which May Not Be So!
Tuesday, May 20 @ 7pm with Dave Smith
Dr. Smith will present recently researched, interesting,book based information on questions of erroneous correctnessor misplaced wisdom in our understandings of ancient history,paleontology, geology and related topics. Please join us foran exciting evening of humor and expansive contemplation of where we have come from and of what we might be moving toward!
Dave Smith retired as Commander of the US Coast Guard in 1981. He holds a Ph.D. in education from St. Louis University and is an active inventor who will share some of his recent inventions.
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The Sixth Annual Margaret Duerr Book Award
Wednesday, June 4 at 7PM in the Community Room.
Each year an individual who has demonstrated an interest in preservation of the history of Northern Michigan is selected for the award. This year’s recipient is former Charlevoix school superintendent and library trustee, Dr. Gordon Van Wieren.
Alyce Reimenschneider, the library’s interior designer, will be the featured speaker. Her presentation will focus on her inspiration for the interior design of the new Charlevoix library.
The event is sponsored by the library’s Michigan Room Committee .
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Literary Delights, May 17, 11-3pm
Authors: Megan Raphael and Carol Eberly will speak at the Annual Zonta Fundraiser. Lunch and speakers, $40. For more information, 547-4109. Co-sponsored by CPL.
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Normal People Scare Me:
Documentary and panel discussion on Autism
May 8 @ 6pm
This award winning documentary was co-directed by 17-year-old filmaker, Taylor Cross, a high school student with autism. The film shows first person accounts of life and living with autism. Following the film, there will be a panel discussion with clinicians and individuals with diagnoses on the autism spectrum.
Sponsored by North Country Community Mental Health and the Charlevoix Public Library.
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Charlevoix Oral Traditions Project
Veterans Day marks the beginning of a special project at the Charlevoix Public Library made possible by a donation from Peter and Julie Cummings in honor of Edith Gilbert. The library will record interviews with local veterans about their experiences, and local elders about their memories of Charlevoix life. Finished DVD’s of the project will be available for circulation as part of the library’s Michigan Room collection. If you (or someone you know) would like to participate in the project, please contact Information Services @ 237-7340 to reserve an interview time.
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Thursday Night Open Mic!
May 29, 7-9 pm
The library invites teens through adults to share their love of performing arts in a community setting. You are welcome to perform original works, an interpretation of a classics song, poetry, short scripted pieces, dance, etc. at the open mic. If you’re not into performing, then come and listen to the performances. This is a family centered celebration of Charlevoix’s talent, so please plan your performance accordingly. Snacks provided. Free and open to all.
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Join the library community by coming to
one of these groups:
French Conversation Circle
Tuesdays @ noon in the Trustee Conference Room
Join a group of French speaking patrons for a weekly conversation circle. Take this opportunity to practice and renew your French conversation skills. Local resident and retired high school French teacher, Sue Kessler leads the group.
Quilters and Friends
Third Thursday of the month, 10-1pm.
Join quilters and other fiber art enthusiasts for a monthly workgroup. Bring along your current fiber project and all the equipment you need (yes, even your sewing machine!) and enjoy the company of friends.
Fiber Design Group
Third Wednesday of the month, 1-3 pm.
Local fiber artist, Kathie Briggs will lead this group into the world of fiber surface design. No meetings in july and August.
CPL Book Talkers
Meet regularly throughout the year on Monday evenings @ 6 pm. Call the library for upcoming dates and titles.
Writer’s group
Wednesdays @ 6pm in the Armstrong Conference Room
This group of writing enthusiasts (from beginning to published) meets to encourage each other and share their work. The group welcomes all who are interested in writing for themselves, their family, or for publication.
For more information, call the library @ 237-7340.
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BOOK DISCUSSIONS @ YOUR LIBRARY
Mark your calendars and find a cozy chair for reading this summer in preparation for these up-coming book discussions:
The book pick for May 5 is The Last Kingdom by historical fiction writer Bernard Cornwell. The first of his Saxon Stories series, this book is about Uhtred, a ninth century nobleman. Captured and raised by Danes, Uhtred witnesses the unexpected defeat of his adoptive Viking clan by Alfred of Wessex, and longs to recover his father’s land.
Looking ahead: June 16: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
July 28: White Ghost Girls by Alice Greenway
Book discussions begin at 6 pm in the Armstrong Conference Room.
For a page of discussion questions for any of these books, or for further information on CPL programs, stop by the Information Services Desk, or call 237-7340.
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| CHARLEVOIX LIONS CLUB GRANT PROVIDES LOW-VISION EQUIPMENT AT THE LIBRARY |
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For folks with low vision, macular degeneration or age related degeneration, the Charlevoix Public Library now offers adaptive equipment to make reading easier. The Charlevoix Lions Club recently provided funds to equip one of the public computers with ZoomText Magnifying Software and a large print keyboard. ZoomText allows patrons to magnify everything on the computer screen. It makes viewing text and pictures much easier. The vision aid offers up to 36X magnification, and control of on-screen color and contrast. The computer is located in the Adult Services area of the library.
Other help aids available include an electronic magnifier that allows patrons to place documents and books on a platform that enlarges the text. There is also a kit that includes 5 magnifying glasses that can be used in the library or can be checked out for home use.
For more information, call Librarians, Linda Adams or Beth Strawbridge at the library @ 237-7340.
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