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Brighton District Library
CONNECT, GROW, DISCOVER...TOGETHER
FALL 2021 • SEPT, OCT & NOV • www.brightonlibrary.info
Fall Programs and
Events for All Ages
Programs
sponsored by
100 Library Drive, Brighton, MI 48116
810-229-6571 • www.brightonlibrary.info
Program Registration Information
Youth
All programs are FREE and registration can be done by visiting
brightonlibrary.evanced.info/signup. All programs require registration
unless otherwise noted. A library card is not required to register.
We are planning for most programs to be in-person. Depending on local
Covid numbers, programs may have to move to virtual or be postponed.
We will provide registrants with as much notice as possible if a change is
necessary. Please check the Library’s website for up-to-date information.
Legend:
Virtual In-Person Drop-In
0-23mo 2-5yrs 3-6yrs 4-7yrs 6-10yrs 8+
Fall Story Time Sessions
There will be no story time sessions the week of
October 11-15 or November 25 & 26
All Join In Mondays
Mondays, Sept 13 - Oct 18 AND Nov 8 - Dec 13, 10:15-10:45am OR 11-11:30am, Room A/B
Join us for a story time filled with rhythm, rhyme and movement. Help your little one get ready to read as we
share books, music, and more. Ages 2-5 with a caregiver, but all ages are welcome. Registration begins two
weeks prior to each session.
All Join In Wednesdays
Wednesdays, Sept 8 - Oct 20 AND Nov 10 - Dec 15, 10:15-10:45am OR 11-11:30am, Room A/B
Join us for a story time filled with rhythm, rhyme and movement. Help your little one get ready to read as we
share books, music and more. Ages 2-5 with a caregiver, but all ages are welcome. Registration begins two
weeks prior to each session.
All Join In Fridays
Fridays, Sept 10 - Oct 22 AND Nov 12 - Dec 17, 10:15-10:45am OR 11-11:30am, Room A/B
Join us for a story time filled with rhythm, rhyme and movement. Help your little one get ready to read as we
share books, music and more. Ages 2-5 with a caregiver, but all ages are welcome. Registration begins two
weeks prior to each session.
Littlest Learners
Thursdays, Sept 9 - Oct 21 AND Nov 11 - Dec 16, 10:15-10:45am OR 11-11:30am, 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! Ages 0-23 months with a caregiver. Registration begins two weeks
prior to each session.
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Stories with Miss Kelly
Youth
Tuesdays, Sept 7 - Nov 30, 10am, YouTube
Join us each Tuesday as Youth Librarian Miss Kelly brings
books to life. Stories are geared towards ages 3-6, but
all ages are welcome. You may view this recording at
your convenience on our private YouTube channel.
The link will be sent out the morning of the program.
Brighton District Library thanks Huron Valley School
District for sharing these recordings with us.
Register beginning August 24.
Story Time Science
Mondays, Oct 18 and Nov 15
2-3pm, Room A/B
Music, Movement and More Children ages 3-5 are
Tuesdays, Oct 26 and Nov 16 invited to use all of their
10:30-11:15am, Room A/B senses to explore stories,
Join Ms Ashley from Soulshine Yoga and enjoy songs, and simple
simple yoga poses with your little one. Stories, songs, concepts of STEAM
and rhymes will enhance the mindfulness experience. (Science, Technology,
This unique program engages the body, heart, and Engineering, Art, and
mind to support social emotional learning and early Math). This story time
literacy. Ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Please bring a yoga focuses on hands-on exploration. Ages 3-5 with
mat or beach towel. Registration begins two weeks a caregiver. Registration begins two weeks prior
prior to each session. to each session.
Monster Mash The Great
Saturday, October 23, 11-11:30am, Room A/B
If you’re a monster and you know it, shout HURRAY! Costume Parade
Join us for a fun monster morning with stories, songs, Saturday,October 30
rhymes, flannels, and plenty of stomping and roaring. 10:30-11:15am, Room A/B
Ages 3-6 with a caregiver. Registration begins Saturday, Bring your little ghosts and goblins for stories,
October 9. songs, rhymes, a craft, and our traditional
costume parade. Ages 0-5 with a caregiver.
Registration begins Saturday, October 16.
Gobble-Gobble!
Wednesday, November 24
11-11:30am, Room A/B
Baby Boo Bash It’s almost Thanksgiving, but
Thursday, October 28, 10:15-11am, Room A/B where are those silly turkeys?
Join us in your favorite Halloween costumes with your Gobble-gobble! Join us for
littlest monsters! We'll dance and play the spookiness turkey tales, songs, rhymes,
away! Don't miss our photo booth area to capture the and great flannel fun! Ages 3-6
ghoulish fun! Ages birth-23 months with a caregiver. with a caregiver. Registration
Registration begins Thursday, October 14. begins Wednesday, November 10.
Going on a Ghoul Hunt!
October 25 - Oct 30, Millie’s Garden
We’re going on a ghoul hunt in the garden!
Can you find them all hiding, sneaking, and
scurrying around? We dare you to find them!
A guide can be picked up at the Youth
Services desk beginning October 25.
All ages. Drop-in.
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4-H Minecraft SPIN Club
Youth
Tuesdays, Sept 14 & 21 and Oct 12 & 19
It’s All About Arts & Crafts 4:30-5:30pm, Zoom
Friday, September 10, 11am, DIY Video This virtual program, presented by MSU Extension
What better way to welcome the season change
4-H, will introduce you to computer coding through
than to create a colorful fall nature art piece. We’ll
the world of Minecraft - no game or experience
be using scrapbook paper, markers, acrylic paint,
necessary! You will need to have access to the
bubble wrap, and plenty of imagination. Family fun
internet to participate. A Zoom link will be sent out
for ages 8-12.
the morning of the program. Ages 8-14.
Registration begins two weeks prior to each session.
Cookies & Canvas Crafty Cactuses
Monday, October 4, 4:30-5:15pm, Room A/B Wednesday, November 10,
Come create your own custom piece of art! Join 4:30-5:15pm, Room A/B*
us for a session of free painting. Cookies will be Cactuses don't have to be prickly!
included to fuel your imagination. Ages 8-12. All you need is some paint, rocks, and
Registration begins Monday, September 20. imagination to construct your own
creative creation that requires no
weekly maintenance. Ages 8-12.
Registration begins Wednesday,
October 27.
*This craft will also be available as a limited supply
take-and-make project at the Youth Services Desk
on Thursday, November 11. A YouTube video with
instructions will be available for your viewing
convenience.
Pumpkin Challenges
Wednesday, September 29, 4:30-5:30pm, Room A/B
How good are you at estimation? Do you have what it
takes to build a world-class fence to support your own five
little pumpkins? What makes a race-winning pumpkin?
Is it the size, is it the shape, is it the strength of the driver?
Come and find out: choose your pumpkin, participate in
our build challenge, and get ready… set… go! Ages 7-12.
Registration begins Wednesday, September 15.
Festive Fall Flavors
Mondays, Sept 27- Oct 25, YouTube
ComiClub Fall can be so very yummy! Join Miss
Wednesdays, Sept 22, Oct 27 & Nov 17 Stephanie for her cooking demonstrations
4:30-5:30pm, Room A/B featuring the flavors of fall. Simple drinks,
Join our graphic novel book club! We’ll read and snacks, and yummy desserts will be
discuss great graphic novels together. Grades 3 - 5. highlighted so you can recreate them at
eBooks are available on Libby and Download home! The link to the video will be sent out
Destination. Registration begins two weeks the morning of the program.
prior to each meeting. Ages 8-12. Register for the
entire series beginning
September 13.
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Youth
STEM Saturday
Saturday, November 6, 10-11am or
11:15am-12:15pm, Room A/B
Build and program a robotic creation using LEGO® bricks!
Sylvan's STEM program is hands-on fun and encourages
critical thinking skills. In this class, students will work with a
partner to build a small robot and program it to perform an
action. Bring your camera! Recommended for ages 6-10.
Registration begins Saturday, October 23.
Build a Bristlebot
Saturday, November 13, 10:30-11:15am, Room A/B First Chapter Fridays
Enter the world of robotics by building your own Fridays, Sept 10 - Nov 19,
Bristlebot robot to take home! The 10am, YouTube
Bristlebot is a toothbrush robot Are you looking for a new read? Tune in
with movement generated by for sneak peeks at intriguing, mysterious,
a vibrating motor. This is a great funny, and adventurous books we love!
introduction to robotics, and Join the Brighton Optimist Club as they
a stepping stone for STEM share the first chapter of a book you just
education, innovation, might love to read! Registrants will
creativity, and fun. Learn the receive an email the day of the event
Scientific Method by performing experiments with your to access the recording at any time.
robot! Bristlebot kits supplied through a generous Ages 6-8 and 9-12. Registration begins
donation by the Brighton Optimist Club. Ages 9-12. August 27 for the entire series.
Registration begins Saturday, October 30.
Ages 6-8
Sept 10 & 24, Oct 8 & 22 and Nov 5 & 19
Mother Daughter Book Club
Tuesdays, Sept 28, Oct 26 & Nov 23 Ages 9-12
6:30-7:30pm, Room A/B Sept 17, Oct 1, 15 & 29 and Nov 12
Join us for an evening of fun. This program
encourages mothers and daughters to discuss and
share books and activities together. Bring a dinner or
snack if you wish. Ages 9-12 with an adult. Dessert will
be provided. Led by Youth Department Head, Carla
Sharp. Registration begins two weeks prior to each
session.
Books will be available in the Youth Department. For
more information, go to http://brightonlibrary.info/
book-clubs/mother-daughter-book-club/
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Various Programs for Parents
Promoting Social and Emotional Mindfulness for Young Children
Health in Young Children Monday, October 18, 6:30-7:30pm, Zoom
Monday, September 27, 6:30-7:30pm, Zoom The world can be a stressful place, even for young
Social and emotional development, a critical aspect children. Techniques of mindful awareness can
of overall brain development, begins at birth. help children pay closer attention to their thoughts,
Social-emotional skills are nurtured through daily feelings, and emotions. This workshop will aid adults
routine, language, and play. They are the foundations in helping children reduce stress and anxiety to
of social competence that affect a child’s ability to enhance their well-being. Adults will receive ideas
adapt in school and to form successful relationships for mindfulness activities to do with their child and
throughout life. Learn about activities and resources explore children’s books that support mindfulness
that aid in developing an environment that is practices. Presented by MSU Extension. A Zoom
responsive to social emotional health in children. link will be sent the morning of the program.
Parenting Hour is a free online series of parenting Registration begins Monday, October 4.
workshops that provides guidance for parents of
young children as they navigate the joys, challenges,
and concerns of parenting. Presented by MSU
Extension. A Zoom link will be sent the morning of the
program. Registration begins Monday, September 13.
Understanding a Toddler’s World: Reducing
Challenging Behaviors
Monday, November 8, 6:30-7:30pm, Zoom
Participants will examine developmentally typical behavior in toddlers that can cause difficult behaviors,
learn how to help toddlers manage their feelings, and develop strategies for reducing tantrums, biting, and
other challenging issues. Presented by MSU Extension. A Zoom link will be sent the morning of the program.
Registration begins Monday, October 25.
Fun for the Family
Local Author
Showcase Halloween Escape Room
Saturday and Sunday, October 30 & 31
Sunday, November 21
1pm, 2:15pm, and 3:30pm, Room A/B
2-4pm, Library
Can you escape our room of doom?
Stop by to meet and
We dare you to try! Each group will be
support some newly
given 45 minutes to make it out alive.
published local
You must be 11 or older to participate.
authors. Books will be
Max group size is 8 participants.
available for purchase
Registration begins Saturday, October 16.
and make great gifts!
(Christmas is right around
the corner.) Visit the
Information Desk mid Michigan Eats: Great Michigan Food Memories
October for a detailed
Monday, November 22, 7-8pm, Room A/B
brochure. Drop-in.
When did you drink your first Vernors? What was your favorite
sundae at Sanders? And did you buy crunchy or creamy Velvet
peanut butter? Michigan is home to many famous food and
drink brands, past and present. We will share the delicious origins
of these, and other great names like Faygo, Stroh’s, Kowalski,
Better Made, Awrey, Kar’s Nuts, and more. Presented by authors
Jon Milan and Gail Offen. Registration begins Monday,
November 8.
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Teen Virtual Baking Nights
Teen
Thursday, Oct 21 & Nov 18, 6-7:15pm, Zoom
Join us on Zoom to bake together! Our teen Librarian will
take you step by step through a yummy recipe while you
chat and share baking tips. Kits with some of the ingredients Hybrid Teen
needed for each bake will be provided. The full recipe Writers’ Workshop
and supply list will be sent out to participants upon Tuesdays, Sept 7, 21 & 28,
registration. Grades 7-12. Registration begins two weeks Oct 5 & 26, and Nov 2 & 30
prior to each session.
6:30-8:30pm
October 21 Monster Munch
Brighton Room and/or Zoom
Join us for an in-person Teen
Supply kits provided
Writers’ Workshop. Facilitated by
Erma Bombeck Award-winning
November 18 Snickerdoodle Cookies
humorist Mike Ball, this workshop
Dry Ingredients provided
is fun and rewarding. Grades
7-12. Registration is required and
begins two weeks prior to each
session.
You can also attend virtually!
Brighton
Teen
Check our Instagram page for teen
baking demos, book recs, trivia,
giveaways, and more!
Teen Paint-A-Long
Find us at:
Thursdays, Oct 7 & Nov 11
brightonlibraryteens
6-7:15 pm, Room A/B
Love to paint? Join us for an
evening of painting and you’ll
go home with your very own
masterpiece. All supplies
provided. Grades 7-12.
Registration begins 2 weeks
prior to each session.
Teen Take and Make Kits
Feeling Crafty? Teens can stop by the Information desk
October 7 - Fall Watercolor Painting
to pick up a Take and Make craft kit to complete either
at the Library or at home. Available while supplies last.
November 11- Acrylic Painting
Grades 7-12.
Pickup Dates:
September 27 Scratch Art Bookmarks
October 25 Decorate a Mini Pumpkin
November 29 Desktop catapults
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 sign-up. There will
be 10 available boxes per month per age group.
Each box will include: ▪ 2 library books ▪ A book review card
▪ Small treats/trinkets ▪ A Library program brochure
Sign up for this cool new service beginning September 1.
Online registration available.
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Adult Book Discussions
Adult
• The groups are led by library staff and welcome everyone.
• You can request a copy of the book or book on CD through the shared library system.
Digital copies may also be available through Hoopla or Libby.
• Visit brightonlibrary.evanced.info/signup for titles and registration information.
Brunch Bunch Books & Brews
Tuesdays, Sept 14, Oct 19* & Nov 9 Wednesdays, Sept 8, Oct 13 & Nov 10
11:30am-12:30pm, Room A/B 6:30-8pm, Brewery Becker, Downtown Brighton
*Moved to the following week due to the Friends Book Sale
Sept 8 Fahrenheit 451
Sept 14 The Edible Woman Ray Bradbury
Margaret Atwood
Oct 13 Before We Were Yours
Oct 19 Homegoing Lisa Wingate
Yaa Gyasi
Nov 10 The Day the World Came to Town
Nov 9 Slade House Jim DeFede
David Mitchell
Hybrid Adult Writer’s Workshop Death of the Stretch IRA
Mondays, Nov 1 & Dec 6, 12-1pm, Zoom
thing worth writing.
Tuesdays, Sept 14, Oct 12 & Nov 9
6:30-8pm, Conference Room & Zoom The SECURE Act went into effect in 2020. This new
Whether you want to be the next Margaret legislation carries several critical updates for investors
Atwood, or you simply want to write a but the most meaningful change is the elimination of
family history for your kids (and their kids), the “Stretch IRA” for many beneficiaries who will inherit
the Library’s Adult Writers’ Group is where retirement accounts. We will cover the following:
you belong. This is a fun, ongoing workshop • Compare previous inherited retirement account
facilitated by Erma Bombeck Award- rules to the new SECURE Act rules.
winning humorist and author Mike Ball, • Discuss strategies that could help to reduce current
where you will find exactly the information and future taxes for you AND your beneficiaries
g or do some
and support you need as an aspiring writer. • Review a case study which will highlight the
You can attend virtually or in person. It’s importance of planning.
up to you! Registration begins two weeks • Better understand why individuals inheriting
prior to each session. retirement accounts will need quality tax planning
Either write som thing worth readin
advice.
Registration begins two weeks prior to each session.
e Presented by Nick Defenthaler, CFP®, RICP®
Social Security Optimization Taxes in Retirement
Thursdays, Sept 9 & Oct 14, 12-1pm and Wednesdays, Nov 17 & Dec 1
Tuesdays, Sept 28 & Oct 26, 6-7pm, Zoom 6-7pm, Conference Room
Are you nearing the age to start thinking about Do you have questions about your retirement in
your Social Security claiming strategy but are today’s new normal? In this seminar, you will:
unsure where to start? Social Security is a • Understand the official new tax reform rules and
complex system that requires us to consider their impact on your retirement.
many different factors before claiming a benefit • Discover the key highlights of the new SECURE Act
that is irrevocable. We will cover the following: & the CARES Act.
• When should I claim? • Learn about the window of opportunity IRA & 401K
• Are my benefits taxed? owners have to leverage 2018 Tax Reform for lower
• Can I work while I collect benefits? current AND future taxes and Medicare premiums!
• Are benefits available for my spouse • Discover ways to potentially protect yourself against
or children? volatile market conditions.
Registration begins two weeks prior to each Registration begins two weeks prior to each session.
session. Presented by Josh Bitel, CFP® Presented by Nick Defenthaler, CFP®, RICP®
Nick Defenthaler, CFP®, RICP®, is a Partner and Certified Financial Planner™ professional at Center for Financial Planning, Inc.® Nick
specializes in tax-efficient retirement income and distribution planning for clients and serves as a trusted source for local and national
media publications, including WXYZ, PBS, CNBC, MSN Money, Financial Planning Magazine and OnWallStreet.com.
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Adult
Genealogy Programs
Drop-In Genealogy Assistance
Tuesdays, Sept 7, Oct 5 & Nov 2
2-4pm, Brighton Room Genealogy Research Assistance
Join Mark Mullinax, Genealogy and Local History Thursdays, Sept 9, Oct 14 & Nov 11, 1:30-3pm
Librarian, for some one-on-one help with your family
Mondays, Sept 20, Oct 18 & Nov 15, 6:30-8:30pm
history search. Computers will be available to access
Ancestry.com and other websites. Drop-In. Brighton Room
Representatives from the Livingston County
Genealogical Society will be in the Brighton Room
to offer some one-on-one help with your genealogy
research. Both beginning and advanced researchers
welcome. Drop-In.
Exploring Familysearch.org
Tuesday, September 21, 3-4pm, Room A/B
FamilySearch has been collecting records for over 120 years. Having over 8 BILLION records available online,
they are the largest genealogical organization in the world. Their databases include records from 110 countries
and territories and include not only genealogy records but also digitized books, tutorials and pictures.
Best of all...everything is available for FREE!
Join Mark Mullinax, Genealogy and Local History Librarian at Brighton District Library, as he demonstrates some
of the lesser known aspects of FamilySearch.org and gives hints and tips for making your searches successful.
Registration begins Tuesday, September 7.
Genealogy After Hours
Friday, November 5, 6-10pm, Library
Genealogists, novice and advanced, have the run of the Library and the exclusive use of Library computers
during this fun and informative annual after-hours event.
Important Facts
Our Guest Speaker for the Evening:
TBA • Registration is required.
• The library is closed to the public
The evening’s schedule: that evening.
• Scheduled activities are not
6pm Sign-in and light refreshments mandatory.
6:15pm Presentation TBA • Computers can be accessed all
7:15pm Computers & Research (Genealogy Assistance available) evening.
8:30pm Presentation TBA • Scanners are available.
9:30pm Computers & Research (Genealogy Assistance available) • Genealogy help is available the
10pm Close entire evening.
• Participants can leave at any time.
Registration begins Friday, October 22.
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Chef Val’s Fall Vegetable Salads Women in the Capital
Adult
Thursday, September 16, 7-8pm, Zoom Monday, November 15
Wild rice has a rich, hearty flavor and can complement 7-8pm, Room A/B
many sweet vegetables. In this class you will learn all Tradition states that Capitols have
about wild rice, learn about the nutritional value of the long been male dominated
ingredients, and get step by step instruction. The recipe spaces where women played
features pecans, water chestnuts, and a fresh basil decidedly secondary roles.
garlic dressing. Recipe is whole Join us for an eye-opening
foods, vegan, organic, and high look at how women have
fiber. Registration begins filled vital roles in our state
Thursday, September 2. government as far back as 1879. Valerie
Marvin, Historian and Curator of the
Chef Valerie Wilson, also known as Chef Val, has been in the food
industry since 1985. She started teaching whole foods, vegan cooking Michigan State Capitol, will present how
classes in 1997, based in macrobiotic principles. To learn more: women have made significant contributions
www.macroval.com throughout state’s history. Registration
begins Monday, November 1.
Crafting with Vickie
Thursdays, Sept 23, Oct 21 & Nov 18
7-8pm, Room A/B or Take & Make
Stop by and craft with Vickie! If you aren’t
able to join us in person, we will have a
limited number of Take & Make kits available
the day following each program. A link to a
YouTube video will be included. Registration
begins two weeks prior to each program.
September 23 - Fall Leaf Bowl
Create a fall leaf bowl to
celebrate our most colorful season.
October 21 - Iris Folding
Iris folding is done by arranging and
layering strips of paper in a spiraled
pattern. Two festive patterns will be
provided.
November 18 - Maple Leaf Mason
Jar Candle Holder
Design a beautiful candle
holder for your Thanksgiving
table. Flameless candle
included.
The Mackinac Bridge: Then and Now
Wednesday, October 20, 7-8pm, Room A/B
Kim Nowack, Executive Secretary and CEO of the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA), will share her
knowledge about this famous landmark. As the first woman to be appointed Chief Engineer of the
MBA, Ms. Nowack spent 17 years overseeing bridge design, construction, maintenance, and
inspection. She will share the history, evolution, and future of the 63-year-old “Mighty Mac,” the
fifth longest suspension bridge in the world and the longest bridge in the Western Hemisphere.
Registration begins Wednesday, October 6.
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Ask the Tech
Dates and times To Be Announced.
Michigan Holiday Season Memories:
Contact the Information Desk for
upcoming sessions. Up Grand River and Beyond
Make an appointment to meet in person Thursday, December 2, 7-8pm, Room A/B
with the Library technology staff for The Holiday Season in Michigan holds special
assistance with computer problems and memories for everyone. Who can forget the
mobile device difficulties. Please note: leaping reindeer emerging from the entranceway
Appointments are required. Registration high above Hudson’s at the corner at Woodward
begins 2 weeks prior to each session. and Grand River? Join Co-authors Jon Milan and
Gail Offen for an hour of festive fun as they take a
peek through the frosty windows of family memories
that have marked the holiday seasons throughout the
years, complete with archival photos and film footage,
featuring nearly 100 years of Thanksgiving, Hanukkah,
Christmas and New Year’s Cheer. Registration begins
Thursday, November 18.
Tuesday, October 12 - Sunday, October 17
Thank you Summer Reading Sponsors!
11September is
Library Card
Sign-up Month!
With a library card you can
discover new and exciting
worlds! From borrowing
audiobooks to streaming
movies to taking virtual
Do It Yourself classes,
there is so much you can
access with a library card.
Pursue your passions and
dreams through your
library’s resources and
programs. September is
Library Card Sign-up
Month, so visit the
Brighton District Library
for your card today!
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
M-Th, 10am to 9pm F-Sa, 10am to 5pm Kathryn Poppy Wagner Secretary
Sunday, 1pm to 5pm (beginning September 12) Caitlyn Perry Dial Trustee
Holiday Closures Patrick McDonald Trustee
Sunday & Monday, Sept 5 & 6 Labor Day Jane Petrie Trustee
Monday, October 11 Staff In-Service
Thursday & Friday, Nov 25 & 26 Thanksgiving Cindy Mack Library DirectorYou can also read
