JUST FOR KIDS

August Storytime
with Miss Margaret

August 1, 10:30 am - Books,
Books, Books! Make a little book
with Miss Margaret.

August 8, 10:30 am – Bounce,
Bounce, Bounce! Bring a bouncy
toy.

August 15, 10:30 am – Beach,
Beach, Beach! Come with a beach
blanket.

Crafts for Kids

Build a Boat - Friday, June 15 10:30 am – 12 noon.

Using a kit, build a miniature boat for Dad for Father’s Day or for you yourself, for that matter. Call the library to register. Limit 25.

Zipper Pulls - Thursday, June 28 10:30 am

Make your own beaded zipper-pull, key chain or backpack
clip. All materials provided. No registration necessary.

Starry Wand - Tuesday, July 17 10:30 am – 12 noon

Lovers of princesses and fairies – create a Dream Big – Read starry wand. All materials provided. Call the library to register. Limit 35.

T-shirt Painting - Thursday, July 19 10:30 am

Bring a clean white t-shirt (old or new) to the library and create a unique shirt for yourself. No registration necessary.

Performers for Kids

Dream Big – Read Ventriloquist
Thursday, June 14 10:30 am

Ventriloquist Vikki brings her amazing troupe of actors to life in her astounding, Hi-larious, Hi-energy show.

Juggler’s Dream - Thursday, June 21 10:30 am

Mat Emerick of Patchwork Pear mixes theatrics, stories and juggling in this fun, fun show.

Joel’s Pajama Jam Dream Show
Tuesday, June 26 10:30 am

You will become part of Joel Tacey’s new show as he brings classic and creative bedtime books to life. Kids and parents are encouraged to wear pj’s or to bring their favorite stuffed animals.

Specials for Tweens & Teens

Nightmares Up-Close - Wednesday, June 13 7:30 pm

In this new program by popular entertainer Joel Tacey, teens will hear about the Titanic, Jack the Ripper, African Shrunken Heads, Voodoo Dolls and more while examining a hands-on collection of authentic & gruesome artifacts. Each tale ends with a spine-
tingling twist. No registration necessary.

Make & Take Key Chains - Tuesday, July 10 2:00 pm

Come with duct tape crafting skills or we will teach as you make these nifty duct tape key chains. Make as many as you want. All materials provided. Led by Michele from MADL. Call the library
to register.

Library Happenings

Dream Big – Read!

For Kids – Dream Big – Read
Read and record minutes read.

Win a free book on completion of
first goal sheet.

Spend minutes like $$ in the
Reading Rewards store.

Find more neat items than ever in
the store.

For Teens – Own the Night – Read
Read and record minutes read.

Win a free book on completion of
first goal sheet.

Spend minutes like $$ in your own
special Reading Rewards store.

For Adults – Between the Covers – Read

Read 10 books in 10 weeks and
earn a $15 coupon to spend in the
Front Lobby Books & More Store.
Submit reading logs for chance at
a special Grand Prize drawing.

You are invited to a tour of lovely North Muskegon area summer gardens.

Saturday, July 14 2012 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

For tickets call the Library (231)744.6080.

Featuring:

• Eight private gardens & one public garden

• Music & refreshments

• Opportunities for chats with Master
Gardeners.

Be sure to see:

• The gardens that rose like phoenixes
out of the 1998 Straight-line Windstorm.

• The Dream a Little Garden set up
outside of the library as a tie-in to the
Dream Big – Read summer reading
program.

• The garden with a community connection in that the bounty is shared with a local food pantry.

Gardening for the 21st Century

Alyssa Merten - Muskegon Conservation District

Raised Beds
Tuesday, June 12 - 6:30pm - Learn about gardening using raised beds or containers with an emphasis on community gardening and growing your own food.

Xeriscaping & Xero-gardening
Tuesday, June 26 6:30 pm

Learn about landscaping and gardening practices that reduce or eliminate the need for supplemental water. Perfect practice as climate patterns shift.

Companion Planting
Tuesday, July 10 6:30 pm

Learn about planting plants in such a way that they assist each other in nutrient uptake, pest control and pollination. Learn about the “Three Sisters” technique of planting.

Green Roof Planting
Tuesday July 24 6:30 pm

Learn about green roof or living roof planting. A green roof is a roof that is first covered with a waterproof membrane, over which is layered a planting medium and vegetation. Learn why this method of planting can be desirably effective.

Wildlife Programs

Bats Around the World - Thursday, July 12 10:30 am

The Organization for Bat Conservation will be at the library with LIVE bats.
Learn about bats and insects, bats and flowers, bats and
fruit seeds and much, much more. For all ages.

Michigan Owls - Thursday, July 26 10:30 am

The Outdoor Discovery Center of Holland is back. This time
with LIVE owls, a program that features owls – some that can
be found in your own backyard. Barn owls, snowy owls, great
horned owls - learn about these Michigan charmers. For all ages.

Coyotes – Our Urban Adaptor - Monday, July 30 2:00 pm

Learn the facts and the fiction about this loveable trickster and much
maligned pest from Laurel Post Zoet – Naturalist from West Bloomfield
Township. Make and take a coyote shaker. Program good for adults and
older children.

Migration of the Mighty Monarch - Monday, August 27 2:00 pm

From Michigan to Mexico learn how the loveliest of insects is threatened
by loss of habitat. This program will focus on what you can do to help
restore habitat. Learn from Laurel Post Zoet – Naturalist from West
Bloomfield Township - about creating Monarch Way-stations and planting
Monarch “host” plants. Program good for adults and older children. 

August Monday Movies

August 6, 13, & 20 – 10:30 am
Family friendly movies served up
with popcorn!

Coming Fall 2012

Shred Docs – Saturday,
September 15.

Protect Yourself from Identity
Theft - September 18

Money Secrets of the Amish -
September 25

Live @ the Library – October 2

Make a Basket - September 29.

Spanish for Kids – September 10.

Fall Book Sale - November 17.

lobby Book store - even More books

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.

Book saleS

Family Funfest
Book Sale

Saturday, August 11 - The
Northside Family Funfest Book
Sale, sponsored by the Friends
of the Library, will be held on
Saturday, August 11 from 9:00 am
– 4:00 pm. Books are sorted and
categorized. There are no library
discards.

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.

This Week
at Walker Library

TWAWL is a weekly e-news blast
sent out by the Friends of the Library every Saturday evening.
The email contains details about what’s coming up in the next week,
as well as reminders of what’s coming up in the near future. Should you wish to subscribe, call the library and give us your email address. We will add you to the list
of recipients.

Walker Library Book Club Schedule

The Library Book Club recesses
for the summer and will resume
in the fall at 10:30 am October 2
at the library. Call the library for a
2012/2013 title list.

The Library Book Club meets on the first Tuesday of each month.

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: 9:30 - 8:00

Tuesday: 9:30 - 8:00

Wednesday: 9:30 - 8:00

Thursday: 9:30 - 5:00

Friday: 9:30 - 5:00

Saturday: 9:30 - 5:00

Sunday: Closed