News from Grosse Pointe Public Library #michigan #michlit

click thru for details December 2011 In This Issue Pajama-Rama Hours & Locations Board Meetings Winter Film Festival St. Nicholas Craft It's Showtime! Friends Down Under Bookstore Classics Books Lecture Series MeL.org Winter Story Time Pajama-Rama Story Time for children 2 - 5 years of age with books, flannel board and props, music and fingerplays. Wear your pajamas and bring your bed-time buddy (stuffed animal or doll), pillow or blanket. Monday, December 12 7:00pm - 7:30pm Ewald Branch Register Here Hours & Locations All Libraries   will be closed Christmas Eve  Saturday, December 24 Christmas Day Sunday, December 25 New Year's Day Sunday, January 1    Central Library 10 Kercheval Avenue 313-343-2074 Mon.-Thurs. 9am-9pm Fri. & Sat. 9am-5pm Sun. 1pm-5pm   Ewald Branch 15175 E. Jefferson Avenue 313-343-2071 Mon.-Thurs. 10am-9pm Fri. & Sat. 10am-5pm Sun. Closed   Woods Branch 20680 Mack Avenue 313-343-2072 Mon.-Thurs. 10am-9pm Fri. & Sat. 10am-5pm Sun. 1pm-5pm Board Meetings All Board of Trustee meetings are held the fourth Monday of each month. They are open   to the public and begin at 7pm at the Ewald Branch, 15175 E. Jefferson,   Grosse Pointe Park.   Upcoming meeting dates include:   December 12, 2011 (This December meeting will begin at 6:30pm) January 23, 2012 February 27, 2012 March 26, 2012   Library Pointes Winter Film Festival Short, book-based films perfect for preschoolers.  Tuesday, December 6, 10:30am-Ewald Register Here    Wednesday, December 7, 10:30am-Woods Register Here    Tuesday, December 13, 10:30am-Ewald Register Here    Wednesday, December 14, 10:30am-Woods Register Here   St. Nicholas Craft We will make crafts about Santa in all his merry forms throughout the world. Wednesday, December 7, 4:00pm-Ewald Branch Register Here It's Showtime! Enjoy a Movie@GPPL One Day Thursday, December 1 7:00pm - Ewald Branch Register Here A Christmas Story Tuesday, December 6 7:00pm - Woods Branch Register Here Thor Saturday, December 10 2:30pm - Woods Branch Register Here Friends Down Under Bookstore Have you visited the Friends Down Under Bookstore?   Hours: Tuesdays: 6:00pm-8:00pm Saturdays: Noon-4:00pm   Friends Down Under Bookstore is located at the Woods Branch lower level. The Bookstore is fully operated by the wonderful volunteers from Friends of the Grosse Pointe Public Library! Stop in and find that perfect gift!   Classics Books Lecture Series  The Friends of the Grosse Pointe Public Library have once again partnered with the University of Michigan Department of English and Literature to present the Classics Books Lecture Series for 2012. Each lecture is presented by award-winning professors who will ignite your enthusiasm for the classics with their knowledge, wit and passion. First in the series is: Sir Thomas More "Utopia" with Dr. Terri Tinkle Thursday, January 26, 7:30pm Grosse Pointe South Auditorium Admission at the door Friends' Members: Free Non-Members: $10.00 per lecture Students & Teachers: Free with identification There are no presales Click here for the complete Classic Books Lecture Series schedule. MeL - Michigan's 24/7 Library  Are you familiar with the Michigan eLibrary, a free, round-the-clock, online library that offers virtually limitless access to information?   If not, then it's time to get to know MeL by visiting  MeL.org. MeL allows users to search across a host of quality information resources, many of which cannot be found elsewhere on the Internet - all available absolutely free to Michigan residents, 24 hours a day/seven days a week from home, work, school or the library.   Anyone looking for the best information around, whether for a work project, school assignment, career or health information pursuits, can benefit from this powerful and easy-to-use resource. MeL.org features an array of valuable services, including: MeL Databases, MeL Featured Resources & Gateways, MeL Michigana and, of course, MeLCat, resource-sharing service that allows GPPL patrons to search for, locate and request materials from a single, comprehensive catalog that includes the holdings of other libraries around the state. Save the Dates! WINTER STORY TIME January 24 - February 16, 2012 Registration Begins Monday,  January 2, 2012 Register in person, online through our calendar, or over the phone. Central: 313.343.2074  Ewald: 313.343.2071 Woods: 313.343.2072 Grosse Pointe Library Foundation   The Foundation office has moved to Central Library. Now more than ever the library can use your financial help. All but a small portion of what is donated goes to providing programs and materials for the library. This year the Foundation gave a gift of $90,000 to the library. Please consider giving this year and helping the library maintain its excellent collection of resources. If you would like to donate but did not receive a mailing, please fill out the form below and mail to: Grosse Pointe Library Foundation 10 Kercheval Grosse Pointe Farms MI 48236 You can also donate using PayPal. Visit the Foundation's web page at www.gplf.org. If you have any questions, please call the office at 313-640-4683. Thank you for your help! To Donate to The Annual Fund: Enclosed is my donation of $_________ (Please make check payable to Grosse Pointe Library Foundation)   I would like to pay by: (circle one) Check   Visa   MasterCard   American Express Credit Card Number_____________________________________________Expiration Date________________ Signature___________________________________________________________________________________ Name______________________________________________________________________________________                            (Please list your name as you would like it to appear in our annual report) Address____________________________________________________________________________________ City_______________________________________________________________________________________ Telephone___________________________________________________________________________________ o I work for a matching gift corporation. 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Novi Public Library Newsletter - December 2011

click thru for details Beyond Books Newsletter Novi Public Library December 2011 Light Up the Night - December 2nd (6-9pm) Enjoy a tree lighting ceremony at 6:30pm, live performances, train rides, Santa photos, bounce house, hockey shootout, and other family friendly activities on the Civic Center campus.  The Library will host refreshments, crafts, face painting, and Magic Shows with Tom Plunkard at 7pm and 8pm.  Special thanks to the Berenguer family and the Read-A-Latte cafe.  Hope to see you there!  Read More.  Library Closures December 24 December 25 December 26 December 31 January 1 January 2    Meeting Cancellations Friends Board Meeting:  December 14 Library Board Meeting:  December 21 Another Successful Community Read...  ...thanks to our sponsors:  Friends of the Novi Public Library, Barnes and Noble, Sheraton Novi, and the Neighborhood Library Association (NLA).  This year's Community Read of "The Art of Racing in the Rain" resulted in 1,087 checkouts of the title in a 12-week period, a packed house at the Novi Library for a very special Author Event with Garth Stein on November 10, and a fantastic turn-out for a variety of related programs at the five NLA libraries.  We were extremely pleased by the response from our community and are in the beginning stages of planning for next year's event!  Please contact us with any feedback that we can incorporate into future Community Read events.  Celebrate the Holidays! Enjoy the Library's new winter tree on the 1st floor near the fireplace lounge.  Our sincere thanks to Theresa Coloske of Just Gardens for the Holidays, who donated her time and talent to beautifully decorate the tree.  A Gift to the Library...Before Tax Credits Expire This month is your last opportunity to take advantage of significant tax credits when donating to the Novi Public Library, as they expire on December 31, 2011.   Thank you to all who consider making donations in the form of trees, brick pavers, naming opportunities, adopting magazines, or general gifts - you've helped make the Library a very special part of the community! Why Drive to Pontiac? The Oakland County Clerk's Mobile Office is setting up shop at the Library on December 14 from 11am-1pm with laptop computers and printers so that our patrons can receive on-the-spot copies of birth certificates, death certificates, or other public records.  Thank You Friends! The Friends of the Novi Public Library presented the Library with a generous $30,000 donation at the November 16 Library Board Meeting.  We can't thank the Friends enough for their 50 years of support and partnership.     Catch Your Eye? Have you noticed the new artwork at the Checkout Desk?  The beautiful new addition to the Library is a gift in memory of long-time Library supporter, Myrtle Lock by a group of her friends.  Thank You!    Orientation and Support "I am a regular user of the Novi Public Library services...You and your colleagues at the Library have always provided me and my family very good orientation and support." - Henry   Thanks for you kind words regarding our International Language Services, Henry.  We continually review comments like yours to develop new products, services, and programs to fit the needs of our patrons.  See our website to learn more about our latest offerings.  45255 W. Ten Mile Road Novi, MI 48375 (248) 349-0720 www.novilibrary.org Mon-Thurs:  10am-9pm Fri-Sat:  10am-5pm Sun:  1-5pm (Sep-May) Featured Youth Programs  Winter Craftiness Dec 2, 3:45-4:30pm Grades 7-12 Registration Required   Thomas Story Time Dec 10, 11-11:30am Preschool   Empower Me 4 Life Dec 11 & 18, 3-4:30pm 8-12 years Registration Requred   Get Your Wiggles Out! Dec 28, 11:15am-12pm 2-4 years Featured Adult Programs RefUSA - Level 2 Dec 8, 8-9am Registration Required   Intermediate Word Dec 10, 10:30am-12pm Registration Required Entrepreneurship Database Training Dec 15, 7-8pm Registration Required   Help for Families from Oakland Livingston Human Services Agency Tuesdays, 11am-2pm, through Dec 27 Featured Friends Programs Special Book Sale! Month of December Regular Hardcovers $.50 Gift Cart Items 50% Off  Novi Historical Commission Local History  Office Hours Dec 5 & 19, 12-2pm City of Novi Novi Choralaires Holiday Concerts Dec 3, 4, & 9 More Information   Novi Concert Band:  Holiday Favorites Dec 4, 2pm More Information

Writing & Poetry Prompt: The Time Is Now, Week 48 via Poets & Writers @poetswritersinc

click thru for details  The Time Is Now          December 1, 2011   Quick Links The Time Is Now Poets & Writers Magazine Subscribe About Us Advertisement The year is coming to a close, all the more reason to buckle down and keep writing: The Time Is Now. POETRY PROMPT Write a poem to or about a person close to you using any of the senses except sight. FICTION PROMPT Browse the greeting card section of a local store, looking for an occasion card or one with an image that attracts you. Based on the image or the occasion of the card, write a letter from one imagined character to another. Send the card to its intended recipient, c/o your address. When you receive it in the mail, use it as the entry point to a story.     THE BEST BOOKS FOR WRITERS Each week we recommend a book--a newly published title or an invaluable classic--that will help you on your writing journey. This week's pick:            Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life (Anchor, 1995) by Anne Lamott DISCOUNT OFFER FOR POETS & WRITERS MAGAZINE Don't miss out on the latest grants, awards, contests, and conferences. Join the community of writers! Subscribe Now and Save Up to 65% Off the Newsstand Price Poets & Writers is the primary source of information, support, and guidance for creative writers. Founded in 1970, it is the nation's largest nonprofit literary organization for poets, fiction writers, and creative nonfiction writers. Learn more at pw.org.

Can you pitch your business? Business Idea Elevator Pitch Contest

click thru for details     Business Idea Elevator Pitch Contest December 10, 2011 12:00pm - 3pm Price: $25.00 for Contestants FREE for Audience Attendees UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN Fairlane Center 19000 Hubbard Drive Dearborn, MI 48126 CONTESTANTS WILL BE JUDGED ON: Business Idea Concept Originality in Presentation Salesmanship (ex: Did you move the panel of judges to invest in your product or service?) "Elevator Pitch" Content Delivery: Strength of the business idea elevator pitch Deadline: Submit completed Business Idea Elevator Pitch Registration Form by December 1, 2011 RULES: Have a business idea that you would like to pitch to a panel of judges Your "Elevator Pitch" can be of a new business idea, new business or existing business Conduct a 2 minute business idea "Elevator Pitch" to the panel of judges Reply to questions from the panel of judges within 3 minutes Complete your entire presentation within 5 minutes Contestants "Elevator Pitches" that are over 2 minutes will be disqualified from the competition The winner will receive over $500 in gifts, prizes, services and money towards the DEVELOPMENT of their business this year! Register today at http://bizideaelevatorpitchcontest.eventbrite.com Click here to download registration form.

December Scribal News Calendar via @scribalpress

click thru for details writing Partners, The last issue of the year 2011 is now available. Just click on the link. www.scribalpress.com/201192Dec.pdf Sylvia McClain http://www.scribalpress.com http://sylviaspeaks.blogspot.com

2012 CULTURE CLEVELAND a festival of arts, books, film and music - vendoring available

click thru for details Greetings!   We are "growing" into 2012 with an expanded line-up of events. Coming in May we are launching an extravaganza which will encompass multiple forms visual and audible art. Join us at the first annual CULTURE CLEVELAND a festival of art, books, film and music. It happens May 11 through 13, 2012 at the Richmond Town Square shopping mall in Richmond Heights, Ohio. This three day event begins at 10:00 a.m. on Friday and runs through Sunday at 5:00 p.m. It will bring together artists, authors, designers, film makers, musicians, poets, vocalists and aficionados of arts and culture for a weekend of learning and enjoyment.   Know of someone with artistic talent? Are they looking for a good place to sell their books, art, music CD's or film? Make them aware that we are now seeking their specific skills for this wonderful event!  Applications for all festivals are available at www.culturecleveland.com  Click the link to your desired event. Hope to see you there,     Staff Culture Cleveland     www.ccaaf.net/artists www.iubfcleveland.com/authorapplication www.soundofcleveland.info Fossil by M. Elliott Williams