Novi Public #Library Newsletter - March 2012 via #michlit #michigan

Beyond Books Newsletter Novi Public Library March 2012 Dear Syl, More Listen @ The Library:  Sunday, March 4 at 3pm Building on a very successful first concert, PNC Bank, Chamber Music Society of Detroit, and Novi Public Library present the second concert in the series featuring Steve Wogaman - Chamber Music Society President, pianist, and engaging educator.  These free concerts showcase chamber music in an entertaining and interactive way for all ages!  Learn More    Sincerely, Julie Farkas Director Save the Date:  Friday, April 27, 7-10pm ...for the second annual Book It Fundraiser.  Hollywood Nights is the theme of this year's evening of shopping, sipping, and sampling to benefit the Library's Multimedia Collections.  Contact Library Administration at (248) 869-7204 to purchase tickets -  $20 for individuals and $35 for couples.  Thank you to our sponsors:                                     Freegal Gets Even Better! Love downloading free music from the Library website using Freegal?  Now Freegal features a new look, improved search engine, and quicker browsing access to the most popular music.  Learn More Pay Fines and Fees Online Paying your library fees just got easier!  If you have an amount outstanding when accessing "My Account" in the eLibrary on the Library website, you will be given the option to pay bills of $5 or more electronically using the TLN Pay Pal account.  The process should take only 1-2 minutes.    New to the Library Now your little ones can play with our new train table, located to the right of the puppet theatre on the first floor.  The table was purchased with funds from the Friends of the Novi Public Library.  Need Help Staying Warm? The Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency (OLHSA) is working with The Heat and Warming Fund (THAW) to provide help paying energy bills in emergency situations - as well as assisting with finances, education, and more.  An OLHSA Representative will be at the Library on Tuesdays from 11am-1pm through June 2012.  Girl Scout Book Drive Support Troop 40173 as they work toward their bronze award by dropping off new and gently used children's books into the donation box in the Library lobby through March 31.  Donations will be given to Oakland County Child Protective Services.  Learn More Last Chance... Teens - you have until 5pm on Friday, March 9 to submit your poem or short story into the Teen Writing Contest.  Winners will be announced the week of March 26th and will receive Barnes and Noble girt certificates.  You Belong @ The Library Celebrate National Library Week (April 8-14) with a great week of programming and activities!  Decorate a door hanger with your favorite title that is @ the Library and we'll proudly display your artwork in the front lobby throughout the month of April.  Process Change Effective July 1, 2012, all fines and bills must be paid in full when renewing library cards.  Please contact the Checkout Desk if you have any questions.    45255 W. Ten Mile Road Novi, MI  48375 www.novilibrary.org (248) 349-0720 Mon-Thu:  10am-9pm Fri-Sat:  10am-5pm Sun:  1-5pm (Sep-May) Featured Youth Programs  Mini Battle of the Books Mar 6, 7-7:45pm Grades 3-4   Hunger Games Pre-Party Mar 22, 7-8:30pm Grades 5-12 Registration Required   Chapter Book Book Swap Mar 27, 7-8:30pm Grades 1-3 Featured Adult Programs  Alpha Boomers:  Boom or Bust for Your Retirement Mar 15, 7-8:30pm Registration Required   Controlling Migraines Mar 19, 7-8pm Registration Required Growing Old Gracefully Mar 22, 1-3:30pm Registration Required Featured Friends Programs Reimagining Detroit Mar 20, 7-8:30pm Registration Required  Novi Historical Commission Local History Open Office Hours Mar 5 & 19, 12-2pm   Novi and Northville Go To War Mar 22, 7-8pm Registration Required   Board Meeting Mar 28, 6:30-8:30pm City of Novi Cardboard Sled Contest Mar 3, 2-4pm More Information   The Music Man Mar 9-18 More Information Novi Public Library | 45255 W. Ten Mile Road | Novi | MI | 48375