FUN FOR KIDS...

2nd Annual Scarecrow Contest

On the Library Front Lawn
October 2010

Categories

1. Family

2. Individual Pre-teen & Teen

3. Groups

First and runner-up prizes awarded in each category

Register at the library October 1 - 22.

Stakes, straw and related items provided.

First come – First served.

Get your Scarecrows on display early.

Bidding starts when the first Scarecrow goes up and ends at 5:00 pm. Friday, October 29.

Auction proceeds to benefit Youth Services.

Celebration of the Scarecrow

Saturday, October 30
11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Cider & Donuts.

Prizes awarded & silent bid winners announced at 12 noon.

Amazing magician Biezienski will perform at 1:00 pm

Teen Read Week

October 17 - 23

Participate in Teens Write Away. Sign up starting October 1. Submit finished work by Saturday, October 23 of Teen Read Week. Two categories: Poetry and Short Story. First prize of $25 gift certificate to North Shore Books will be awarded in each category. All writers will be offered the opportunity to read their work at the Live @ the Library program, on Tuesday, February 1. Submissions will be judged by a panel of experienced writers and instructors.

Calling All After-School Kids

Make Christmas tree ornaments for the library’s Walker Park Circle of Trees Christmas tree. November 15, 16 & 17 from 2:30 – 4:00 pm.  Free. All supplies provided. Call the library to register or stop by after school.

Storytime for 3’s, 4’s & 5’s

Storytime for young children resumes on Wednesdays in the fall. The first fall storytime with Ms. Allison is September 15 beginning at 9:30 am. Sessions run through December 8 with the exception of Wednesday, November 24, the day before Thanksgiving. Call the library to register or register when you come for storytime.

After School Movies

continue with the first movie being shown on Thursday, September 16 at 3:15 pm. After School Scary Movie, special showing on Thursday, October 28 in conjunction with the 2nd Annual Scarecrow Contest. Popcorn and juice boxes will be provided for the After School Scary Movie. All after school movies are age-appropriate for elementary school children.

A Child’s Christmas in Wales

Drama & music combine to make this an outstanding preseason event. Tuesday, November 30 - 6:30 pm. 

Dramatic reading of the popular Dylan Thomas book by local resident, scholar & author Fred Sanderlin in conjunction with beautiful seasonal music performed by acoustic guitarist Wayne Walden. Begin your holiday celebration with this very special event! Refreshments will follow.

Library Happenings

Live @ the Library

Three stunning Live @ the Library events are coming up this fall.

Tuesday, October 5 – 6:30 pm

The talented Mona Shores Fiddlers take centerstage with a rollicking show.

Tuesday, November 9 – 6:30 pm

Husband and wife duo – Fritz Schoonover, guitarist and Mary Schoonover, songstress – present favorites from classical and sacred music literature.

Tuesday, December 7 – 6:30 pm

Handbell duo Amy Buter and Leslie Lynch ring in the holiday season with bells of Christmas.

Job Seekers Workshops

Presented by Bobbie Twa of Changing Directions

Tuesday, September 14 – 6:30 pm Interviewing – How to be Confident, Concise & Courageous

Tuesday, September 21 – 6:30 pm Resumes – How to Write ‘em the Right Way

Tuesday, September 28– 6:30 pm Job Search Strategies for People over 50

Bobbie’s motto: “We’ll tell you what HR professionals can’t and what your friends and family won’t.”

The same series is being presented at Norton Shores branch on Wednesdays at 1:00 pm on September 20, October 13 and October 27.

Learn at the Library

Make a Basket with Gina

Renowned basket maker,Gina Kieft from Rothbury. Saturday, September 18 – 9:30 am

You will make a beautiful library tote basket. It’s amazing what you will learn to do in one day. All materials provided. Free of charge. This class runs 4 – 5 hours. We need a minimum of 6 to run the class. Limit 12 persons, Adults only. Sign up by calling the library.

Learn to Knit with Mary

Librarian Mary Hill from Norton Shores Saturday, October 2 – 10:00 am

This class is for beginners. Make a handy-dandy dishcloth out of Sugar & Cream brand-name yarn, 100% USA grown cotton yarn. All materials provided. Free of charge. Class length – 2 hours. For those middle-school age or older. Call the library to register. Limit 10 persons.

Taskforce Looks Toward New Library

FALL Book sale
NOVEMBER 20

Don't miss our Fall Book Sale in the Community Center adjacent to the Library on Saturday, November 20th, between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.  Paperbacks are just $1.00, hardcovers are $2.00, Childrens' books and coffee table books are individually priced.  See you on November 20th.

GIFT BASKETS

Designed by Friends’ member and treasurer, Kathy Myers, the baskets sell at reasonable prices of $5.50 and up. In addition to the baskets, you'll find four styles of book bags, note cards, two designs of 10 oz. beverage mugs and the 25th anniversary edition of the Proud Peninsula.

lobby Book Sale

The Friends of Walker Memorial Library sponsors an ongoing book sale in the lobby, which features an ever-changing inventory.  Stop in to see what's new.

Donate Your Used Books

Instead of putting them into a garage sale or stacking them in the basement, please consider donating your used books to the library.  Just drop them off at the desk.  Thank you.

Walker Library Book Club Schedule

Walker Library Book Club meets on
the first Tuesday each month, at
the library at 10:30 am. The group
takes the summer off.

2010-2011 Schedule

October 5^th 2010

Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand by Helen Simonson

November 2^nd 2010

Man from Beijing by Henniing Mankell

December 7^th 2010

Guernsey Literary Society and Potato Peel Pie by Schaffer and Barrows

January 4^th 2011

Tenderness of Wolves by Stephanie Penney

February 1^st 2011

The Help by Kathryn Stockett

March 1^st 2011

Mornings on Horseback by David McCullough

April 5^th 2011

The Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver

May 3^rd, 2011

Writings by or about Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger

2011-2012 selections will be discussed at the May meeting

Click here for a complete calendar of events.

Call Us Today!

If you would like information about any events or services please feel free to call us at 231-744-6080.

Library hours are:

Monday: 10:00 - 8:00

Tuesday: 10:00 - 8:00

Wednesday: 10:00 - 8:00

Thursday: 10:00 - 5:00

Friday: 10:00 - 5:00

Saturday: 10:00 - 5:00

Sunday: Closed