Monday, August 13, 2012

Detroit Working Writers From Passion to Profession Conference Sept 15th #michlit


Detroit Working Writers is pleased to announce that registration for our one-day writers' conference, "From Passion to Profession" at the Clinton-Macomb Public Library, is now open. We are also welcoming entries for the DWW Writing Competition, open to DWW members and writers who reside in the State of Michigan. Writers and aspiring writers of all skill levels are encouraged to attend the conference and enter the competition. Registration and entry forms are available for download below.

Conference highlights. Included in registration fee: four workshop sessions led by published writing professionals, with 16 different topics to choose from; a keynote presentation by Elizabeth Kane Buzzelli, author of the successful Emily Kincaid mystery series; a boxed lunch; continental breakfast; a gift bag; book sale and book signings by authors. Complete details available in the conference registration form below.
Seating is limited.

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM
*Registration forms and payments will only be accepted by mail.

Writing Competition highlights. Open to DWW members and writers who reside in the State of Michigan; only unpublished work may be submitted. May submit as many entries as you like in five categories: fiction, non-fiction, poetry, journalism and scriptwriting. Three prizes awarded in each genre: first place $100, second place $75, third place $50. Winners will be announced at the conference; need not be present to win. Complete details available in the entry form below. Submission deadline: July 15, 2012.

WRITING COMPETITION ENTRY FORM


For more information http://www.detworkingwriters.org/conference.htm

Thursday, August 9, 2012

EVENT: MOTOR CITY BLACK AGE OF COMICS 2012 #MICHLIT Sept 29th via @urbanstylecomix






Where:
7375 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48202

When: Saturday, September 29, 2012 11:00am until 6:00pm

MOTOR CITY BLACK AGE OF COMICS (MCBA) has been established as Detroit's premier comic book convention that features Independent creators such as Andre Batts (creator of Urban Style Comics Dreadlocks) and others of the Genre. Books that you may not find at a comic book store, you will find at the Black Age .MCBA is an event that promotes literacy and art through the medium of Comic Books, Graphic Novels, Animation and much much more...


https://www.facebook.com/events/346342282090144/

Special guests include::::

MSHINDO I:::: Black Ox Exhibit

KENJJI::: Witch Doctor Comics

JIBA::: HORSEMAN GRAPHIC NOVELS

JAYSON WIZE COMICS

MARK DUDLEY::: Detroit Trade Crafts

BRIAN MARK WILLIAMS::: Raven Comics/ Lucious Hammer

ERIC CLEMENTS::: Captain SaveAhood/ Ghetto Comics

and much MUCH more!!!

this, as ALWAYS, is a FREE EVENT!!

Bring the ENTIRE family!

Celebrate the HERU in YOU!♥

for vending applications and info,
please contact Maia Crown Williams:
313.451.0297, crown7176@gmail.com

MOTOR CITY BLACK AGE OF COMICS and
URBAN STYLE COMICS
http://urbanstylecomics.com/

Friday, August 3, 2012

EVENT: MOTOR CITY BLACK AGE OF COMICS 2012 #MICHLIT Sept 29th via @urbanstylecomix






Where:
7375 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48202

When: Saturday, September 29, 2012 11:00am until 6:00pm

MOTOR CITY BLACK AGE OF COMICS (MCBA) has been established as Detroit's premier comic book convention that features Independent creators such as Andre Batts (creator of Urban Style Comics Dreadlocks) and others of the Genre. Books that you may not find at a comic book store, you will find at the Black Age .MCBA is an event that promotes literacy and art through the medium of Comic Books, Graphic Novels, Animation and much much more...


https://www.facebook.com/events/346342282090144/

Special guests include::::

MSHINDO I:::: Black Ox Exhibit

KENJJI::: Witch Doctor Comics

JIBA::: HORSEMAN GRAPHIC NOVELS

JAYSON WIZE COMICS

MARK DUDLEY::: Detroit Trade Crafts

BRIAN MARK WILLIAMS::: Raven Comics/ Lucious Hammer

ERIC CLEMENTS::: Captain SaveAhood/ Ghetto Comics

and much MUCH more!!!

this, as ALWAYS, is a FREE EVENT!!

Bring the ENTIRE family!

Celebrate the HERU in YOU!♥

for vending applications and info,
please contact Maia Crown Williams:
313.451.0297, crown7176@gmail.com

MOTOR CITY BLACK AGE OF COMICS and
URBAN STYLE COMICS
http://urbanstylecomics.com/

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Novi Public #Library Newsletter - August #michlit #mittenlit

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Beyond Books Newsletter
Novi Public Library
August 2012
Dear Syl,

Enjoy your Summer @ the Library!NPL exterior
As shown in the photograph above, we are greeted most summer mornings by patrons ready to explore the Library's books, music, programs, and resources.  Often we welcome as many as 250 people within the first 30 minutes of opening our doors.  One big draw this summer has been the very successful Summer Reading programs, with over 1,570 participants this year.  Thank you for your support and don't forget that August 4 marks the end of this year's programs - so track the last of your summer reading minutes and stop by the Library to collect your prizes!

Sincerely,
Julie Farkas
Director
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Thank You Friends!
We sincerely thank the Friends of the Novi Public Library for their generous donations for the 2012-2013 fiscal year, including funding for the 2012 Summer Reading Program; Community Reads Programfeaturing a Nov. 14, 2012 visit from Picking Cotton co-author, Jennifer Thompson-Cannino; and much more! 
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Love to Shop?  Shop for a Cause!
Purchase your Macy's Shop for a Cause pass at the Checkout Desk to receive 25% off regular, sales, and clearance merchandise at Macy's on Saturday, August 25.  The pass also makes you eligible to win a $500 gift card, with no store purchase necessary.  The passes are $5 a piece, with all proceeds benefiting the Novi Public Library. 
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Today is the Last Day...
to enter the geekthelibrary raffle for the chance to win geek merchandise!  Just stop by the geek display in the front lobby and complete a geek form to enter!  All previous geek forms received will be entered into the raffle.  Need not to be present to win.   
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On the Road with the Library
Join tour guides, Kathy Crawford and Margi Karp-Opperer, for a patriotic day trip to historic Holly on September 11, including a tour of the Great Lakes Cemetery, elegant luncheon at the Holly Hotel, and opportunities for shopping, museums, meeting local authors/historians, and more!  Deluxe motorcoach transportation provided.  Register now by calling 248.869.7204.  Learn more.     
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More Road Trips...
If you like the idea of traveling with Kathy Crawford and Margi Karp-Opperer to Holly, you'll love the opportunity to day trip in "library style" to Lansing on October 4 and to Detroit on November 2.  The travel plans, including tours, lunch, and motorcoach transportation have all been arranged, so all you need to do is sit back and enjoy!
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New for MAC Users...

The Library now offers a 17-inch MacBook Pro laptop computer with Office software for patrons to use in the building to make minor modifications to documents created on a Mac - available at the Adult Information Desk.   

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New Voting Location - Precinct 16
The Library will be the new voting location for the 16th precinct.  The polls are open from 7am-8pm.
  • August 7:  State Primary
  • September 5:  Special Election for vacated House Seat   
  • November 6:  General Election
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Help Save a Life!
Support the American Red Cross Blood Drive by donating blood on August 13 from 12-6pm at the Library.  Please register by calling 313.549.7052.   
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Book Chats
In partnership with our Novi Schools, the Library is hosting fantastic guests to facilitate book discussions for all ages on August 14: 
  • Grades K-2:  1-2pm
  • Grades 3-5:  2-3pm
  • Grades 6-8:  4-5pm
  • Grades 9-12:  7-8pm
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Education Forum:  September 27 - 7pm at the Library
Join the Novi Patch and the Center for Michigan for a chance to share your opinions and drive change in education.  The forum will be run like a town hall meeting and participants will have the option to vote on questions.  Approximately 200 forums, involving 5,000 citizens, are scheduled throughout the state.  Forum size is limited to the first 50 people thatregister at the Novi Patch.  

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45255 W. Ten Mile Road

Novi, MI 48375

248.349.0720

www.novilibrary.org

 

Mon-Thu:  10am-9pm

Fri-Sat:  10am-5pm

Sun:  Closed
(Through Labor Day)

 

Library Board Meeting
Aug 15, 7pm

Novi Civic Center

Featured Youth Programs
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Summer Reading Finale
Aug 2, 11am-12:30pm
Grades K-4
 
Back to School Bingo
Aug 16, 1-2pm
Grades K+
 
Gemini Family Concert
Aug 22, 7-8pm
All Ages

  

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Aug 24, 3:15-4:15pm
Grades 9-12
Featured Adult Programs
Music  
Music with Sheila Landis & Rick Matle
Aug 1, 1:30-2:30pm
 
Powerpoint Basics
Aug 18, 10:30am-12pm
 
Managing Debt While Investing in Your Future
Aug 23, 7-8:30pm
Friends of the Library
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Board Meeting
Aug 8, 7-8:45pm

Novi Historical Commission

NHC Building 

Open Office Hours
Aug 6 & 20, 12-2pm
 
Board Meeting
Aug 22, 1-2:30pm
 City of Novi
 
Family Fun Movie:
The Muppets
Aug 3, 7pm
 
Toppermost:  A Beatles Tribute Band
Aug 10, 7pm

 Novi | 45175 W. Ten Mile Road | Novi | MI | 48375

Scheduled Events for As The Page Turns @envirobookstore #bookstore #booksellers #michlit #mittenlit

As The Page Turns
Upcoming Schedule of Events

Hi Readers,
We know that you are enjoying your Summer. August is just about here. Please join us as we bring out our adult and teen books to enjoy under the Freedom Park Gazebo on the first and third Thursdays. We will also do a bilingual reading in September (15th possibly) to celebrate Latino Heritage Month. Please share our calendar of events. Our August newsletter will follow soon.


We look forward to seeing you and receiving your continued support.
Creatively yours,

Nicole
This Week
Aug 2/2012


Thursday: Read In The Park Series - We will be reading the new book by Vanessa William,You Have No Idea.
For our younger attendees we will be reading some level readers.   

Check out our website.

 
We will have some give aways such as advanced reader copies and our crossword puzzles!

 

Next Week

Aug. 16/2012


Thursday: Read in the Park Series  

Latasha and the Little Red Tornado will be read. Great book for 4-7th graders. 

Check out our website!

We will have some give aways such as advanced reader copies! 
 
Scheduled Events
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Contact Information
Your Independent Bookseller @ Your Service
As The Page Turns
734 664 8690

As The Page Turns | PO Box 87022 | www.asthepageturns.biz | Canton | MI | 48187

upcoming events from : @SchulerBooks

From Schuler Books & Music

Upcoming Events

Susan Dennard and Anne Greenwood Brown (Alpine)

07/31/2012 - 7:00PM

Kenneth Kraegel (28th St)

08/01/2012 - 7:00PM

Bananagrams Night (Eastwood)

08/02/2012 - 7:00PM

Open Play Scrabble (28th St)

08/03/2012 - 10:00AM

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Saturn Booksellers (@jillminer) upcoming events


Downtown Gaylord Sidewalk Sales!

08/03/2012 - 08/04/2012 - 9:00AM

Local Comic Book Author Kurt Kolka to Sign His New Book from 11:30-1:30

08/04/2012 - 11:30AM

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