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Brighton District Library
Connect, Grow, Discover...Together
Spring 2020 • Mar, Apr & May • www.brightonlibrary.info
Stop by to
check out the
progress on your
newly renovated
library! Programs
sponsored by
100 Library Drive, Brighton, MI 48116
810-229-6571 • www.brightonlibrary.info
Youth Programs and Events
All Programs are FREE! Register at brightonlibrary.evanced.info/signup
Music Time
Tuesdays, Mar 3 & May 12, 10:15-11:15am, Room A/B
Story Time Sessions We will sing Music Together® songs, dance, and play
instruments. Come make music with us! Music Together®
March 16 through April 24 is an internationally recognized early childhood music
Registration Begins program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers,
kindergartners, and the adults who love them.
Monday, March 2 Ages 0-5 with a caregiver. Registration begins
*Registration Required two weeks prior to each session. Space is limited.
Littlest Learners*
Mondays, 10:15-11:15am, Room A/B
Rhyme and repetition! Rhyme and repetition! Little ones love
rhyme and repetition. Stories, songs, and rhymes designed
especially for lots of fun! Open play concludes the program. Wee Play Café
Ages 0-24 months with a caregiver.
Thursday, Mar 5, & Wednesday, May 6
Terrific Twos* 10-11am, Room A/B
Tuesdays,10:15-11:15am, Room A/B Stop by with your little one for a morning of open play-
Share rhymes, songs, and books with your little one. A fun time and activities. Explore our educational toys and
program that encourages the development of pre-reading skills. large motor area, while enjoying conversation, a cup
Open play concludes the program. Ages 24-35 months with a of coffee, and snacks for all. Ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
caregiver. Drop-in.
We Are Now Three* Elephants on Parade
Wednesdays,10:15-11:15am, Room A/B
Saturday, March 7, 10:30-11:30am, Room A/B
A fun and highly creative program designed to develop
Up and down, over and under, through and around...five
pre-reading and writing skills through stories, songs, rhymes, and
big and brightly colored elephants are on a mission. Where
hands-on activities. Open play concludes the program. Age 3
are they going? What will they do when they get there?
with a caregiver.
It’s a surprise! Join us for a fun interactive story time with
Pre-School Story Time* rhymes, songs, crafts and fun for all. All ages. Registration
Thursdays,10:15-11:15am, Room A/B begins Saturday, February 22.
Get ready for an experience in reading, music, and movement
fun! We will engage your preschooler using books, activities, and
songs that encourage large motor development, socialization,
and pre-reading skills. Open play concludes the program.
Ages 3-5 with a caregiver.
Story Time Science
Mondays, Mar 16 & Apr 6, 2-3pm, Room A/B
Children ages 3-5 are invited to use all of their senses to
explore stories, songs, and simple concepts of STEAM
(Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math). This
story time focuses on hands-on exploration. Ages 3-5 with
a caregiver. Registration begins two weeks prior to each
session.
Let’s Get Moving
Fridays, 10:15-11:15am, Room A/B
Develop your child’s brain through songs, music, dance, and
Shake, Rhythm, and Rhyme
rhyme. Gross motor skills help even the youngest learner get Saturdays, Mar 28, Apr 11 & May 16
ready to read. Dance with simple instruments, crawl through 10:30-11:30am, Room A/B
tunnels, and experience parachute play. Fun for the whole Join us for a morning of moving and grooving fun!
family! Open play concludes the program. All ages with a Interactive stories, active rhymes and fun sensory
caregiver. Drop-in. A free ticket is available 15 minutes before activities. For children ages 1-6 along with their families.
the program. Space is limited. Drop-in.
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Youth Programs and Events
All Programs are FREE! Register at brightonlibrary.evanced.info/signup
STEM Day Creative Crafting
Monday, March 2, 10:30am-12pm, Room A/B Saturday, March 21, 10:30am-12:30pm, Room A/B
Makers, creators and thinkers are invited to participate in It all has to go! If we have it, you can use it, let your imagination
STEM-related (Science, Technology, Engineering, and soar! Come craft with us. Ages 4 and up. Drop-in.
Math) build it fun. Our robots will be out and available to
drive too! Ages 6-9. Registration begins Monday,
February 17.
Super Sensory Saturday
Build a Better Marble Run Saturday, May 29, 11am-12pm, Room A/B
It’s time to get messy! Little ones can play with water, sand,
Saturday, April 4, 10:30-11:30am, Room A/B
playdough, shaving cream, oatmeal, and more! Help your
Who can build the longest, fastest, and most creative
child explore using their senses for a morning of learning.
marble run? Let's get ready to build! Ages 5-8 with a
Ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Registration begins Saturday,
caregiver. Registration begins Saturday, March 21.
May 16.
Older Youth Programs and Events
All Programs are FREE! Register at brightonlibrary.evanced.info/signup
Mother’s Day Gifts from Nature Cookies and Canvas
Saturday, May 9, 11am-12pm, Room A/B Monday, April 13, 4:30-5:30pm, Room A/B
Create a personalized bookmark with pressed flowers and Come create your own custom piece of art! Cookies will be
a gorgeous sun-catcher/wind chime. Share the colors of on hand to fuel your creativity and imagination. Ages 9-12.
nature with someone special or just make one for yourself. Registration begins Monday, March 31.
Ages 8-12. Registration begins Saturday, April 25.
Pop-Tart Taste Test Challenge
Tuesday, March 31, 4:30-5:30pm, Room A/B
Take a blind taste-test of the many flavors of Pop-Tarts. Do you have what it...tastes? Participants
will vote for their favorite flavor to name the Best Tasting Pop-Tart. Please let the Youth Services
Staff know of any food allergies. Pop-Tarts may have come in contact with and/or contain
allergens such as nuts, soy, dairy, and wheat. Ages 9-12. Registration begins Tuesday, March 17.
Yoga for Kids, Teens, and Adults
All Programs are FREE! Register at brightonlibrary.evanced.info/signup
Yoga for Beginners Yoga for Success Meditation for Beginners –
Saturday, April 4, 2-3:30pm, Room A/B Saturday, April 11, 2-3pm, Room A/B Isha Kriya
Whether you’re seeking health and joy or How successful you are in life simply Saturday, April 18, 10:30-11:30am, Room A/B
peace and love, whether it’s success in the depends on how well you use your mind Isha Kriya is a great way to begin the
world or inner exploration you’re striving for, and body. This session will offer simple, but practice of meditation. What makes this
these simple practices are designed to help powerful yoga postures to bring stability type of meditation special is its simplicity
you cut through the struggle and walk and balance. No prior experience with and effectiveness.12-18 minutes of
through life with ease. Ages 7 and up. yoga is necessary. Ages 7 and up. practice per day can bring health,
Registration begins Saturday, March 21. Registration begins, Saturday, March 28. dynamism, peace, and well-being.
Ages 12 and up. Registration begins
No Commitment Yoga for Adults Saturday, April 4.
Thursdays, April 9, 16 & 23, 1-2pm, Room A/B
Stepping into a yoga class for the first few times can be intimidating. This three-part, no commitment, series will help ease
you into yoga by giving you the tools you need to practice at home or in a studio. Each class will build on the previous
to create a solid foundation of knowledge. Wear comfy clothes, bring a yoga mat or beach towel, and water
bottle. Registration begins Thursday, March 25. You will be registering for the entire series.
Presented by Coco Keehl, 200 RYT certified instructor at Divine Power Yoga in South Lyon, MI.
Please see our online calendar for a more in-depth description of each class.
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Teen Programs and Events
All Programs are FREE! Register at brightonlibrary.evanced.info/signup
Teen Writer’s Workshop
Tuesdays, Mar 3 & 31, Apr 7 & 28, and May 5 & 19, 6:30-8:30pm, Teen Area
Great writers are made, not born. The Brighton District Library’s Teen Writers’ Workshop helps
tomorrow's John Green or J.K. Rowling plot a course in the literary world. Facilitated by Erma
Bombeck Award-winning humorist Mike Ball, this workshop is fun and rewarding. Young
writers enjoy a free-wheeling camaraderie with other aspiring writers, and receive positive
reinforcement as they progress. Grades 7-12. Registration begins two weeks prior to each
workshop.
Board Game Wednesdays
Every Wednesday, 5-8pm, Teen Area
Stop by the Teen Area any time between 5-8pm to play board
Pop & Paint games like Apples to Apples, Exploding Kittens, Unstable Unicorns,
Thursdays, Mar 12, Apr 16 & May 14 Munchkin, and more. Tweens and Teens ages 10-18. Drop-in.
6-7:30pm, Room A/B
Create beautiful art at the Library. Every month
we will experiment with a new painting project
and sample different flavors of pop. No
experience is necessary and all supplies are
provided. Grades 7-12. Registration begins two
weeks prior to each session.
March 12 Acrylic Bunny Painting
April 16 Open Paint (Acrylics)
May 14 Watercolor Peacock Teen Craft: Design Your Own Magnet
Tuesday, March 2, 6-7pm, Teen Area
Design and create your own magnets. Grades 7-12. Drop-in.
Tween & Teen Book Boxes
Tweens (Ages 9-12) and Teens (Ages 13-18) will
be able to sign up to check out a personalized
book box, along with some fun extras.
Participants just need to fill out a quick survey at Teen Songwriting Workshop
sign-up. There will be 10 available boxes per age Tuesday, April 21, 6:30-8:30pm, Room A/B
group per month. Each box will include: Do you love music? Do you enjoy writing your own
lyrics or do you at least want to try? Instructor Mike
2 library books
Ball will lead a group in writing original songs and
A book review card
breaking down the songwriting process. Feel free to
Small treats/trinkets bring your instrument along, or just your
A Library program brochure voice! Grades 7-12. Registration begins
Sign up for this cool new service beginning Tuesday, April 7.
March 1!
Teen Craft: Sharpie Mugs
Thursday, May 7, 6-7pm, Teen Area
Feeling crafty? Design and decorate a
unique mug using Sharpie Paint Markers.®
Grades 7-12. Registration begins
Thursday, April 23.
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Multi-Age Programs and Events
All Programs are FREE! Register at brightonlibrary.evanced.info/signup
Mother Daughter Book Club
Tuesdays, Mar 31, Apr 14 & May 26, 6:30-7:30pm, Room A/B
Bring your dinner, and enjoy fun activities while we discuss and share our latest book of the month. Ages 9-12 with an adult.
Registration begins one month prior to each session.
March 31 Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus by Dusti Bowling
April 14 The Bookwanderers by Anna Janes
May 26 The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl by Stacy McAnulty
YAY for Earth Day!
Family Fun Day: Celebrate Early Childhood!
Saturday, April 18, 1-2pm, Room A/B
Help us celebrate the 50th Saturday, March 14, 9:30am-12pm
anniversary of Earth Day and the Held at 2|42 Community Church
beauty of our big blue planet. A free fun event for ages 0-5 and their families. Join us
Enjoy nature-based crafts for an interactive stage show featuring Beverly
and celebrate by taking Meyer: The Music Lady. She will have your little ones
home something green! singing, dancing, and laughing. Enjoy hands-on
All ages. Registration children’s activities, free books, and meet your
begins Saturday, April 4. favorite storybook characters, Pete the Cat, Clifford,
and Biscuit. Bring your camera. Drop-In. Sponsored by
the Livingston Early Literacy Collaborative.
“Pawsitive” Reading
Saturday, March 14, 1-2pm, Room A/B
Come read to certified therapy dogs Zane,
Maya, Joey, and Ruby. Reading has
never been such a
“pawsitive” reading
experience. All ages.
Registration begins
Saturday, February 29.
Mobile SOS
Monday, March 30 & Tuesday, March 31, 11am-4pm, Library Parking Lot
The Mobile Branch Office is a full-service Secretary of State branch office
on wheels that can:
Issue or renew driver licenses & special endorsements
Change a driver's license address or other information
Issue or renew a personal identification card
Provide disability parking permits
Register people to vote
Sell individual driving records; title and register vehicles and watercraft;
and transfer titles.
Some transactions such as renewing driver licenses or vehicle registrations can be
processed at the mobile office up to six months early without penalty.
Money Smart Week - Choosing a Financial Planner
Monday, April 6, 7-8pm, Room A/B
What is a financial planner? What qualifications should they have? What are the differences between
the types of financial planners? What should you know before choosing someone to help you with your
financial goals? Get answers to these questions and more. Registration begins Monday, March 23.
Your instructor, Robert Shaw, is a retired airline pilot with a long interest in investing. He is a past
president of the Detroit area chapter of BetterInvesting™ and currently serves as vice-president of
the chapter. He is also the founder and current president of a local stock investment club.
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Adult Programs and Events
All Programs are FREE! Register at brightonlibrary.evanced.info/signup
Adult Writer’s Workshop Sunday Movie
Tuesdays, Mar 10, Apr 14 & Sunday, Mar 15, Apr 19 & May 17, 2pm, Room A/B
May 12, 6:30-8pm, Brighton Room Drop in for a Sunday movie this spring!
A fun, ongoing workshop facilitated by Popcorn and beverages provided.
Erma Bombeck Award-winning humorist March 15 JoJo Rabbit (PG-13)
and author Mike Ball, where you will find
exactly the information and support April 19 Dark Waters (PG-13)
you need as an aspiring writer. Drop-In.
May 17 Just Mercy (PG-13)
Philosopher’s Club
Third Wednesday Of Each Month
6:30pm to 8:30pm SCORE Business Counseling
Brighton Coffeehouse Work with our librarians to set up an
appointment that’s convenient for you!
Do you have a business idea and want to know
whether it's viable? Are you looking for funding?
Check our Library calendar at brightonlibrary.evanced.info/signup New and current entrepreneurs can meet
for additional details and to register. Registration begins two weeks prior to one-on-one for up to an hour with SCORE
each discussion. business coach, Craig Lesley. Call or visit the
Information Desk for details.
Adult Book Discussions
Brunch Bunch Books & Brews
Tuesdays, Mar 3, Apr 14 & May 12 Wednesdays, Mar 11, Apr 8 & May 12
11:30am-1pm, Room A/B 6:30-8pm, Brewery Becker, Downtown Brighton
Drop in for our Brunch Bunch book discussion group. Join us the 2nd Wednesday of each month for a lively
In addition to great conversation, you’ll get to enjoy a book discussion, located at Brewery Becker in downtown
delicious brunch. Books can be reserved through our shared Brighton. Books can be reserved through our shared
catalog system or at the Information desk. catalog system or at the Information Desk. Drop-In.
March 3 The All-Girl Filling March 11 August Snow
Station’s Last Reunion Stephen Mack Jones
Fannie Flagg
April 8 The Hundred-Year-Old Man
April 14 Just Mercy Jonas Jonasson
Bryan Stevenson
May 12 The Huntress May 13 How to Stop Time
Kate Quinn Matt Haig
Drop-In Computer Lab
Every Wednesday, 3-5pm, Conference Room
Michigan Works! Resume Help & Seminars Learn general computer skills at your own pace or come in
with your specific computer or mobile device problems. We
Fridays, Mar 13 & 27, Apr 10 & 24, and May 8 & 22 can also assist with your questions about using Library eBooks
Times listed below, Conference Room or Room A/B and other downloadables. No registration required!
Patty Sudbay from Michigan Works! is here the 2nd and
4th Fridays of each month to offer one-on-one support
and group classes. Sign up for a half hour one-on-one
session from 10:30am to 12:30pm and then stay for a 1pm
class on resume writing, job search tips, or interviewing skills
to help you begin your new career.
To set up an appointment with Patty or to register for a class,
contact her at 517-552-2106 or psudbay@mwse.org.
Visit brightonlibrary.evanced.info/signup for upcoming class titles.
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Adult Programs and Events
All Programs are FREE! Register at brightonlibrary.evanced.info/signup
Genealogy Programs
Drop-In Genealogy Assistance, Brighton Room Genealogy Research Assistance, Brighton Room
Tuesdays, Mar 3, Apr 7 & May 5, 2-4pm Thursdays, Mar 12, Apr 9 & May 14, 1:30-3pm
Join Mark Mullinax, Genealogy and Local History Librarian, Mondays, Mar 16, Apr 20 & May 18, 6:30-8:30pm
for some one-on-one help with your family history search. Representatives from the Livingston County Genealogical
Computers will be available Society will be in the Brighton Room to offer some one-on-one
to access Ancestry.com and help with your genealogy research. Both beginning and
other websites. Drop-In. advanced researchers welcome. Drop-In.
Read All About It! Newspapers and Genealogy Military Records
Tuesday, March 24, 3-4:30pm, Room A/B Monday, April 20, 7-8pm, Room A/B
Newspapers can be one of the most valuable resources for a Join Mark Mullinax, Genealogy and Local History
genealogist by providing extra details and unique stories about Librarian, as he explains the different types of
your ancestors far beyond simple names and dates. military records, what information those records
Unfortunately, they are frequently overlooked by researchers. contain, where military records can be found, and
Join Mark Mullinax, Genealogy and Local History Librarian, as more. The program is directed at both beginning
he shows you how newspapers can help and enhance your and intermediate genealogists. Registration
ancestral search and maybe help break through a brick wall. begins Monday, April 6.
Registration begins Tuesday, March 10.
Researching Immigration and What's Her Maiden Name?
Naturalization Records Finding Female Ancestors
Tuesday, May 12, 3-4:30pm, Room A/B Tuesday, June 9, 3-4:30pm, Room A/B
Unless you are a Native American Indian, you are descended Half of your ancestors are women, yet their lives, experiences
from immigrants. Many people have a strong desire to know and even complete names are all too often not written down
why, when and from where their ancestors emigrated. in newspapers or historical documents. Join Mark Mullinax,
Scarcely any phase of family history research is as fascinating Genealogy and Local History Librarian, as he helps you trace
as tracking immigrant origins--and scarcely any phase is as your female ancestors by providing resources and strategies
challenging. Join Mark Mullinax, Genealogy and Local History for finding maiden names, second marriages and more.
Librarian, as he shows how to research these valuable Registration begins Tuesday, May 26.
records. Registration begins Tuesday, April 28.
Livingston Reads 2020 - The All-Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion by Fannie Flagg
The “One Book, One Community” project offered by the six Livingston County Libraries (Brighton,
Fowlerville, Hamburg, Hartland, Howell, and Pinckney), Livingston Reads encourages residents of
Livingston County to read for pleasure, creates community through reading, and promotes the
exploration of ideas, knowledge, and a love of Michigan!
Irene Miller: Holocaust Survivor Prohibition Cocktails
Monday, March 16, 7-8:30pm, Room A/B Monday, March 30, 7-8pm, Room A/B
Irene Miller, a Holocaust survivor, author, speaker, and On January 18, 1920, the manufacture and sale of alcohol was
educator will take you on a survival journey about which little banned across the United States with the passage of the 18th
is known or written. Labor camps, malaria, and orphanages Amendment, until its repeal almost 14 years later. Join Mark
are all part of Miller's harrowing story. It is a tale of courage, Mullinax and Jennifer Osborne as they talk about, and share, a
determination, perseverance, and the power of the human few of the cocktails served in speakeasies during America's
spirit. Registration begins Monday, March 2. "dry" years. Join us - it'll be the bee’s knees! You must be 21 in
order to participate. Registration begins Monday, March 16.
Livingston Reads Sunday Movies
High Times in the Dry Times
Sundays, March 29 & April 5, 2-4pm, Room A/B
Join us for two movies that focus on women Wednesday, April 15, 7-8pm, Room A/B
and women's rights during the 20th century. Travel back to the 1920s as storyteller Lois Keel presents this
Popcorn and beverages provided. Drop-In. unique program as a reporter/flapper. You'll hear how
Michigan had a 2 year head start, supplying 3/4 of the
March 29 Iron Jawed Angels (NR) smuggled alcohol during Prohibition. This program includes
music and a bit of audience participation! Registration
April 5 On the Basis of Sex (PG-13) begins Wednesday, April 1.
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100 Library Drive The Brighton District Library Board of Trustees
Brighton, MI 48116
brightonlibrary.info Arla McPeek President
810-229-6571 Jim Muzzin Vice President
Jordan Genso Treasurer
Hours Kathryn Poppy Wagner Secretary
Patrick McDonald Trustee
Monday - Thursday 10am to 9pm Jane Petrie Trustee
Friday and Saturday 10am to 5pm
Sunday 1pm to 5pm Cindy Mack Library Director
(Closed July Sundays)
Holiday Closures
Sunday, April 12 (Easter)
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