JUST FOR KIDS

Storytime for 3's, 4's & 5s 
Storytime for 3’s, 4’s & 5’s
happens every Wednesday
morning at 9:30 am through
early May. Meet Ms. Allison. Hear
stories, sing songs and do crafts.
FEBRUARY 1 We Love Trucks!
FEBRUARY 8 Over the Moon –
COUNT down to take off!
FEBRUARY 15 Happy Valentine’s
Day – Read some SWEET books!
FEBRUARY 22 Dinosaur Days– Meet
GIGANTIC, prehistoric creatures.
FEBRUARY 29 Happy Birthday,
Dr. Seuss – RHYME with a beloved
author
March–May topics to be announced. .

Two & Under Lap-sit Time

Lapsit Storytime is a special story and activity time for children 2 years old and younger. Little tots and their caregivers meet at 11:15 am every Wednesday morning through early May. Wee ones and their caregivers can enjoy books, music, finger plays, lap games, movement, playtime and coloring. Each week a new book is introduced and former favorites are repeated.

It’s never too late to sign-up for storytimes. Drop-ins are welcome. Call the library for further details.

Spanish for Kids Is Back
Catalina Leo Escudero, a certified Montessori teacher and native of Peru, will offer free classes in Spanish to children ages 3-6. The 45 minute classes start Monday, February 6 at 4:30 p.m. and run through Monday, March 26.

Based on demand for these popular classes, a second session has been scheduled to run Mondays from April 5 - May 21.

The topics are:
1. Haciendo Amigos/Making Friends
2. Mi Comida/My Food – Making sandwiches
3. Como estas?/How are you? - Feelings
4. Animales/Animals - Descriptions
5. Mi ropa/My clothes
6. Las estacionas/Seasons - Activities
7. Vehiculos/Vehicles - Descriptions
8. Origami

Coming This Summer...

Dream Big – Read
For Kids – Dream Big
For Teens – Own the Night
For Adults – Between the Covers There will be a reading rewards store for each reader category.

Watch for summer Library Happenings to read more about our great lineup of summer performers and activities.  

Mother’s Day Activity for Kids

Saturday, May 12 10:30 am – 12 noon

Plant a pot for Mother’s Day. Pots, dirt and flowers provided. No charge. For all ages. Drop-in any time between 10:30 am – 12 noon.  

Game Day Friday 

Beginning Friday, February 3 at 2:45 pm, the Friends of the Library will be hosting Game Day Friday for after-school kids. B-I-N-G-O! is scheduled for February 3.

Watch for Game Day Friday on Friday, March 2 and on Friday, April 13

After School Movies

Movies are shown at the library at 3:15 pm on most Thursdays. .

Library Happenings

Local Authors Tea Party

Tuesday, February 21 – 6:30 pm

Local authors host a tea party to charm. Lydia Meyer will read from her new book, Lillie’s Redemption. Jean Martinelli will share her stories from Jasmine Nights and Monkey Pluck, a collection of tea-themed short stories. Jean will also offer information about the Amherst Writers & Artists Workshops. Kristi Porter will read from her mystery writings and Sarah Tysk will bring the tea. Tea and crumpets will be served by the Friends of the Library.  

2012 Book Blizzard

MADL Adult Winter Reading Program January 9 – March 10
Register, Read, Record

Read 9 books, receive a special edition magnetic clip! Enter your name in a drawing for a $25 Logan’s Roadhouse gift card! 

Live @ the Library

Fiddleface: Crosswaite & Boxer Tuesday, February 7 – 6:30 pm
Local musicians Michael Boxer and Laura Crosswaite will amaze us with an eclectic mix of folk, bluegrass and original songs. The duo share vocals backed by Michael’s guitar and by Laura’s violin and have been performing professionally from Grand Rapids to Whitehall and beyond.

Jesse Dunn - Pianist Tuesday, March 6 – 6:30 pm
Talented pianist and North Muskegon High School student Jesse Dunn will share favorites from his repertoire of classical and jazz music. Jesse is a student of Pauline Phillips Johnson.

Poetry Reading Invitational Tuesday, April 3 – 6:30 pm
We celebrate National Poetry Month with an invitational, poetry reading. Local poetry lovers Justin Kleaveland, Fred Sanderlin and Jan Schuler will move us to laughter, tears and deep reflection with readings of some of their favorite poems.

Tom Cotter - Guitarist Tuesday, May 1 – 6:30 pm
Local guitarist, singer and storyteller Tom Cotter will present an evening of American and Celtic songs and folklore.

Hockey Event @ the Library
On Wednesday, February 29 [LEAP
YEAR DAY] at 6:30 pm two in-
uniform hockey players from the
Lumber Jacks will be here at the
Library to read to you from the new
Lumber Jacks’ book, The Life of a
Hockey Puck. There will be a time
for autographs. Come! Enjoy this
time of reading, refreshments and
fun with the Lumber Jacks Reading
Caravan. A family fun filled event.

ARC of Justice Series
The Great Michigan Read is an annual, statewide reading project that encourages Michiganians to read and discuss a specifically selected book. This reading season’s title is Arc of Justice: A Saga of Race, Civil Rights and Murder in the Jazz Age by Kevin Boyle. Arc of Justice is the electrifying account of a real-life murder trial that resulted when Dr. Ossian Sweet, an African American physician, purchased a home in a white Detroit neighborhood in 1925. Dr. Sweet’s story is of epic proportion - the story of one man trapped by the issues of changing times.

Cartography of Race
Tuesday, March 13 - 6:30 pm
Dr. Matthew Daley, Associate Professor of History, Grand Valley State University, and expert on Detroit’s rapid urban growth from 1915 to 1945, has focused his research on urban public and social policy. The work that came out of his research is Cartography of Race: 1920s and 30s: Housing
segregation in Detroit and other Michigan cities at the time of the Sweet trial. Racial segregation of neighborhoods relied on restrictive covenants, signed by white home-owners that agreed they would neither rent nor sell to African-Americans.
Dr. Daley will lead us to a deeper understanding of this topic about which we may know little.

Arc of Justice
Tuesday, March 27 – 6:30 pm
Dr. Fred Johnson, History Professor, Hope College, will lead a discussion on Arc of Justice. See the forgoing
announcements for information related to this book discussion. Plan on attending this important and timely
event. You will benefit whether or not you’ve had an opportunity to read the book.

A related event... On Tuesday, March 6 at 10:30 am the Library Book Club will discuss Everyday Klansfolks by Craig Fox. The book deals with white protestant life and the KKK in 1920’s Michigan. The setting is Newaygo
County. Visitors are welcome to attend the Library Book Club discussion of this very significant book.

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss

Come; celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday on Saturday, March 3 any time between 10:30 am – 12 noon. Make a red and white striped Cat in the Hat hat to take
home. Enjoy a special reading of The Cat in the Hat. A special birthday cake will be served. No reservations are necessary.

Announcing!
Reception for Joseph Nyblade.
Opening of his Pez collection display. Saturday, April 14 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. Walker Library. All are welcome.

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

Saturday, April 21
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Don’t miss the Annual Spring Book
Sale, sponsored by the Friends of
the Library. Books are sorted and
categorized. There are no library
discards.

Saturday, August 11
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
The 5th Annual Art Fair Book Sale.
Out-of-doors weather permitting.
Please note that these are one-day-
only sales.

The Friends always welcome book
donations.

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 three styles of book bags, note cards, two designs of 10 oz. beverage mugs and the 25th anniversary edition of the Proud Peninsula.

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

Tuesday February 7– My Life in France by Julia Childs
Tuesday March 6 – Everyday Klansfolk by Craig Fox
Tuesday April 3 – City of Thieves by David Benioff
Tuesday May 1 – TBA/Titles will be chosen for 2012/2013

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: 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