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   Enriching Lives, Inspiring Discovery, Connecting Community               WINTER 2021-2022

What’s NEW AT THE              SEEKING LOCAL AUTHORS                 Holiday ClosureS
LIBRARY?                       We are seeking local authors
                               interested in participating in our
                                                                     The Library will be closed in
                                                                     observance of various winter
• Full operating hours        Second Annual Local Author Fair       holidays.
                               in early 2022.                        Wednesday, November 24:
   have resumed                Contact Bette Shifman at                Closing at 6 PM
• Study rooms are now         bshifman@northvillelibrary.org        Thursday, November 25: Closed
                               for more information. Our 2020
   available                   Fair was a great success with 20
                                                                     Friday, December 24: Closed
                                                                     Saturday, December 25: Closed
• Meeting rooms are           authors and nearly 100 visitors!      Friday, December 31: Closed
   available to reserve                                              Saturday, January 1: Closed
• The Friends Used Book
                               In-Person AND VIRTUAL                 Monday, January 17: Closed

   Cellar is open              Programming
                               Enjoy a variety of both in-person
                                                                     COMICSPLUS NOW AVAILABLE
• The Friends Gift Store      and virtual programs for adult        Do you love comics? Check out
   is open                     patrons. All programming for          ComicsPLUS, a digital library of
                               children and teens remains virtual.   comics for kids, teens, and adults.
• New Read-Along books                                              See page 2 for more details.
   for kids are available
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A Letter from                                                                  Adult Book Clubs
      the Director
    In times of trouble, having a
    good friend can make all the
    difference in the world. The
    Friends of the Northville District
    Library volunteer their time and
    raise funds to support library
    programs and services. In recent
    years, this support has made it
    possible for the NDL to provide a                                               Ring in the New Year by joining one
    Summer Reading program for our                                                  of the Library’s Book Clubs for adults.
    community as well as the annual                                                 Between the Lines meets monthly
    Battle of the Books competition,                                                at the Library and Books & Brews
    the NDL’s largest single event. For                                             meets bimonthly – at The Wagon
    the past fifty years, the work of                                               Wheel Lounge! See page 7 for more
    the Friends of the NDL has been                                                 information.
    a constant source of support
    for the library. The organization
    truly exemplifies the meaning of
                                             The NDL has been working to
                                             restore hours and services as
                                                                                    Adult Winter Reading
    friendship for the NDL.                  COVID-19 vaccination rates             The Adult Winter Reading Challenge
                                             continue to climb. In November,        starts January 3 - February 28. Read
    The Friends operate the Used             both the Used Book Cellar and          five books and log them online at
    Book Cellar and the Gift Store.          the Gift Store reopened to the         ReadSquared, or turn in a printed
    Along with organizational                public. The Friends of the NDL         reading log at the Information Desk
    memberships, these stores                were there for the Library and         to receive a prize. All completed logs
    provide the bulk of the revenue          its patrons during the pandemic.       will be entered into a Grand Prize
    raised by the Friends for the NDL.       Now is the time for all of us to       Drawing.
    When the COVID-19 pandemic               return that gesture of friendship.
    hit, it became necessary to
    temporarily close the Book Cellar
                                             The next time you are in the
                                             Library, pay a visit to Used Book
                                                                                    Digital Newspaper Access
    and the Gift Store. In spite of          Cellar on the lower level. You
    this, the Friends provided their         will find gently used books and
    customary level of support to the        DVDs at bargain prices. There are
    Library in 2020. Because of these        always some great finds on the
    closures the Friends have taken          Cellar’s shelves. As you are leaving
    a significant hit in the amount of       the Library, stop by the Gift Store.
    money they expected to earn in           Among the many unique items            You can access both The New York
    both 2020 and 2021. Nonetheless          available are puppets, puzzles,        Times and The Wall Street Journal
    in 2021, the Friends insisted on         toys, and jewelry. Last but not        online with your NDL card and
    dipping into their savings yet           least, as you are considering          never encounter the paywall block.
    again and provided the NDL               which organizations to support         Coming in early 2022 this level of
    with the same level of monetary          with your year-end giving, please      access to The Washington Post will
    support they had provided pre-           keep the Friends of the NDL in         also be available. To learn more, visit
    pandemic. Due to their efforts,          mind. More information about           northvillelibrary.org or contact a
    the NDL was able to continue the         the Friends of the NDL can be          librarian for assistance.
    Battle of the Books competition          found at northvillelibrary.org >
    and the Summer Reading
    program in 2021. Likewise, when
                                             About > Friends of NDL.                COMICSPLUS
    the Library had to switch to                                                    ComicsPLUS offers

                                                                                                            NEW
    provide virtual programming, the                                                thousands of digital
    Friends responded by sponsoring                   – Laura Mancini, Director     comics, graphic
    several of the programs.                                                        novels and Manga
                                                                                    for all ages. Enjoy
                                                                                    a wide variety
                                                                                    including Archie,
NEW Read-Along Books!                                                               Astroboy, Big Nate, Minecraft,
                                                                                    Ultra Ego, and more.
Introducing a new Youth collection: Read-Along Books.
These hardcover books include a full audio recording                                Download the LibraryPASS app on
accessible with the push of a button. There is a speaker for                        your iOS or Android device. No holds,
a caregiver and child to listen together, plus an earphone                          waitlists or monthly borrowing.
jack for individual use. No WiFi is required, and the read-                         Visit northvillelibrary.org > Digital
along is portable and has a rechargeable battery.                                   Downloads for details.
This collection is made possible in part by a grant from
Northville Rotary Foundation.

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YOUTH EVENTS
                                                  All Youth programs will be held virtually this Winter. Visit
                                                  northvillelibrary.org for event details and to register. Zoom
                                                  links will be emailed to registrants the day before the event.

                  = Virtual Event

Take and Make Craft Kits                    Choose Your Own Adventure                 Snack Attack!
December – February                         Read-Aloud Book Club                      Tuesday, January 11 at 4:30 PM
                                            Wednesday, December 22 at 4:30 PM         Join Miss Caryn via
                                            Calling all                               Zoom to learn how
                                            adventurers                               to microwave tasty
                                            in Grades 1-5!                            snacks in a mug. You
                                            Together on                               will need a microwave
Stop by the Library each month for a        Zoom we’ll read                           and two coffee mugs,
new craft kit, available while supplies     a Choose Your                             all other supplies will
last. Limit one per child, per month,       Own Adventure book and decide             be provided in a kit
please.                                     which path to take. After, we’ll do a     available to registered participants
December: Cotton Ball Snowman               fun activity. Pick up your interactive    one week before the program. Ages
January: Wooden Egg Penguin                 activity bag one week before the          9-12. Register.
February: Paper Heart Tree                  event. Register.
                                                                                      Roll the Dice
Holiday Trivia                              B-I-N-G-O                                 Thursday, January 13 at 4:30 PM
Monday, December 13 – Sunday,               Tuesday, December 28 at 4:30 PM           How much fun can we
December 19                                 It’s Bingo Month                          have with dice? Join
                                            and you can join                          us via Zoom for some
                                            us for virtual                            activities that you can
                                            BINGO! Bingo kits                         do again and again.
Show your knowledge of different            will be available                         Kits with all required
holiday traditions around the world         to registrants one                        materials will be
and holiday movies by picking up            week before the                           available to registered
a trivia packet at the Information          program. Prizes will                      participants one week before the
Desk. Complete and return to                be awarded and                            program. Grades 3rd - 5th. Register.
the Information Desk by Sunday,             winners can pick up their prize at the
December 19 and receive a small
prize.
                                            Library after the event.
                                            Grades 3rd - 5th. Register.
                                                                                      Let’s Have a Poppin’ Good
                                                                                      Time!
Prize Guessing Jar                          Cool Reads Winter Reading                 Tuesday, January 18 – Sunday,
                                            Program                                   January 23
Monday, December 20 – Sunday,
December 26
Monday, December 27 – Sunday,
January 2
Each week during winter break we
will put out a clear box filled with toys   Monday, January 3 – Monday,
and other prizes. Guess how many            February 28
items are in the box and the closest        Chill out with a cool read this winter.   Celebrate National Popcorn Day
guess wins all the prizes inside.           To participate in Cool Reads, pick        (January 19) by stopping by the
Guesses must be submitted in person         up a reading log at the Library, print    Library to guess how many kernels
by 5:00 PM each Sunday.                     one from our website, or log your         are in our guessing jar. If you guess
                                            reading online at northvillelibrary.      correctly you’ll win the popcorn gift
New Year’s Resolutions                      readsquared.com. Read 1,000               basket.
Monday, December 27 – Thursday,             minutes and receive a prize. Prizes
December 30                                 can be claimed through March 6.           Weird Winter Trivia
Have you ever                                                                         Wednesday, January 19 at 4:30 PM
made a New Year’s                           I Spy at the Library                      Join Miss Cathrine on Kahoot to test
resolution? Drop                            Monday, January 3 – Sunday,               your knowledge of the winter season.
by the Information                          January 9                                 The top three winners will each
Desk to grab a New                          Drop by the                               receive a prize, available for pickup
Year’s Resolution                           Information Desk                          at the Library until January 26. Ages
Suggestion Card to                          to pick up your I Spy                     8-12. Register.
inspire you into 2022.                      sheet. Find all
                                            of the items to be
                                            entered into a raffle.
                                            One entry per child.

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YOUTH EVENTS                                                                       TEEN EVENTS
                   = Virtual Event                                                                 = Virtual Event

Celebrate National                       Valentine’s Day Hearts and               Take and Make Craft Kits
Puzzle Month                             Crafts                                   December – February
Monday, January 24 at 4:30 PM            Tuesday, February 8 at 4:30 PM           Grab a craft kit from the Information
Celebrate National Puzzle Month                                                   Desk to try out a new craft each
by joining our virtual jigsaw puzzle                                              month, available while supplies
competition. See how quickly your                                                 last. Limit one per teen, per month,
team can complete the puzzle. The                                                 please.
fastest team will win a prize! The                                                December: Magnetic Daisy Mirrors
puzzle will be available for pickup      Valentine’s Day is right around the      January: Cord Tacos
by registered participants one week      corner. What better way to show          February: Byte-sized Heart Necklaces
before the competition. Only one         someone you care than by making a
person per team should register.         homemade card? Join us on Zoom to        Teen Advisory Board
                                         make two cards. Kits are available for   Tuesdays at 7 PM
Break-In Bags                            registered participants to pick up one
                                         week before the program. You will        December 14, January 11, February 8
Available Tuesday, February 1            need to provide glue, scissors, and a
Can you crack the                        marker. Ages 9-12. Register.
code? Think “escape
room,” except
instead of trying to                     Winter Olympic Trivia
break out, you’re                        Monday, February 14 – Sunday,
trying to break in.                      February 20
Solve three puzzles                      Show your Olympic spirit with our
to find the numeric                      trivia challenge. Pick up a quiz sheet
code that will open the lock and free    in the Library or print one from our     Have a great idea for a Library
your loot! Stop by the Information       website. Complete and return it by       program? Need community service
Desk to pick up your bag. While          Sunday, February 20. Five winners        hours? If so, our Teen Advisory Board
supplies last. One per child, please.    selected at random from correctly        is the place for you. TAB meetings
Ages 9-12.                               completed entries will receive a gift    are held virtually on TAB’s exclusive
                                         card to Dick’s Sporting Goods. Grades    Discord server. Register.
Stuffed Animal Sleepover                 K-5.
Drop off: Friday, February 4 by 5 PM
Pickup: Saturday, February 5 from        Who HQ For You:
3 – 4:45 PM                              Black History Month
                                         Wednesday, February 16 at 4:30 PM
                                         Do you love the Who Was… series?
                                         Join Miss Cathrine on Zoom for
                                         activities, trivia, and a love of Who
                                         HQ books celebrating Black History
                                         Month. For recommended Who
                                         HQ Black History Month reads, visit
Have you ever wondered about
what happens at the Library when
                                         whowasbookseries.com. Grades 3-5.          Introducing the 2022
it’s closed? We invite your favorite
                                         Register.                                  Battle Books
stuffed animal friend to come spend                                                 Bloom by Kenneth Oppel
the night at the Library to find out.    Junior Books Chat
Complete a permission slip and we’ll
give your friend a name tag. When
                                         and Chow                                   Peak by Roland Smith
                                         Monday, February 21 at 4:30 PM             The Winter Horses by Philip Kerr
you pick up your stuffed animal you’ll
receive a collage of pictures showing    Celebrate Black                            Shadow of the Batgirl by Sarah
what fun they had at the Library.        History Month                              Kuhn, Illustrator Nicole Goux
Register.                                by reading and
                                         discussing the book                        Clean Getaway by Nic Stone
                                         Blended, by Sharon                         Amari and the Night Brothers
Super Bowl Poll                          Draper, while having                       by B.B. Alston
Sunday, February 6 – Saturday,           a snack and hanging
February 12                              on Zoom. Registered                        The Blackthorn Key by Kevin
Stop in the Youth Department to cast     participants will                          Sands
your vote for who you think will win     receive a copy of the
Super Bowl LVI.                          book and some snacks to save for             BATTLE DAY IS
                                         the virtual discussion. Grades 4-5.
                                         Register.

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All Teen programs will be held virtually this Winter. Visit
northvillelibrary.org for event details and to register. Zoom
links will be emailed to registrants the day before the event.
                                                                                  TEEN EVENTS
                                                                                               = Virtual Event

Virtual Discord D&D                     New Year’s Gaming Party
Saturdays from 12 – 3 PM                Tuesday, December 28
December 18, January 29,                from 6:30 – 8:30 PM
February 26                             Join us via Zoom for two hours of
Roll the dice on a Dungeons and         games to celebrate the end of 2021!
Dragons game with our dungeon           We’ll party with games like Among
masters – but whatever you do, don’t    Us, Jackbox, and Skribbl.io, or you can
split the party! Free Discord account   just hang out and enjoy the virtual
is required. Virtual character sheets   atmosphere. Bonus raffle and a fun
will be available. Register.            craft! Register.

Rice Cooker/Instant Pot                 Coasters and Cocoa                        OWN YOUR
Pancakes
Tuesday, December 7 at 7 PM
                                        Tuesday, January 18 at 7 PM                 STORY
                                                                                  BOOK CLUB
                                                                                  A book club for teens featuring
                                                                                  amazing books about diverse
                                        We will hang on Zoom and have             characters and by diverse authors.
                                        some hot cocoa while learning to          Registered participants can pick up
Join us on Zoom to learn how to
                                        make one-of-a-kind felt coasters.         a loot bag with a copy of the book,
make the super fluffy viral pancake
                                        All supplies provided to registered       snacks, and fun activities, and then
that took TikTok by storm. You must
                                        participants. Register.                   join us on Zoom to discuss the
have access to your own multicooker                                               book. Register.
or a rice cooker and provide some
ingredients, the Library will provide   Pop Party                                 A Game for Swallows
                                                                                  by Zeina Abirached
the rest to registered participants.    Tuesday, February 15 at 7 PM              Thursday, December 16 at 7 PM
Register.                                                                         Zeina’s living in the
                                                                                  divided city of Beirut
                                                                                  during a civil war. When
                                                                                  her parents don’t return
Battle of the Books                                                               one afternoon, her
Launch Day                                                                        neighbors help her and
                                                                                  her brother through the
Wednesday, December 1                                                             dramatic day.
Battle of the Books begins today!
The books will be available for         There are dozens of soda flavors all      Indivisible by Daniel Aleman
checkout by the Teen section.           over the world – but which are the        Thursday, January 20 at 7 PM
Teams can register through the          BEST? Join us on Zoom to try ten          When Mateo Garcia’s
Library’s website or with forms         kinds of soft drinks and vote for the     parents are taken by ICE
available at the public desks. Pick     champion – and which shouldn’t            he realizes that his family’s
up a bag with complementary             exist at all! All supplies provided to    worst nightmare has
copies of each of the books when        registered participants. Register.        become a reality. With
your team registers.                                                              his parents’ fate and his
                                                                                  own future hanging in the balance,
Battle of the Books                     Cool Reads Winter Reading                 Mateo must determine what he is
Managers’ Virtual                       Program                                   capable of and what it means to be
                                                                                  an American.
                                        Monday, January 3 – Monday,
Meeting                                 February 28                               March: Book One by John Lewis,
Tuesday, January 25 at 7 PM                                                       Andrew Aydin, and Nate Powell
Mandatory meeting for all Battle                                                  Thursday, February 17 at 7 PM
teams’ managers and co-managers.                                                  Rooted in the story of
Even if you’ve previously attended,                                               John Lewis’ lifelong
please attend to get the most           Chill out with a cool read this winter.   struggle for civil and
current information on the Battle       To participate in Cool Reads, pick        human rights, this is his
process. Register.                      up a reading log at the Library, print    personal story and a
                                        one from our website, or log your         reflection on the highs
                                        reading online at northvillelibrary.      and lows of the broader
MARCH 9, 2022                           readsquared.com. Read 1,000               civil rights movement.
                                        minutes and receive a prize. Prizes
                                        can be claimed through March 6.
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ADULT EVENTS                                 Please note: These events will be held in-person unless otherwise
                                             noted. Visit northvillelibrary.org for event details and to register.

                 = Virtual Event

                                         Birdwatching & Birding,                 Make Egg Rolls with Ming
    foreign film series                  with Greg Bodker                        Wednesday, January 5 at 7 PM
    MONDAYS at 6:30 pm                   Monday, December 6 at 7 PM
                                         More people are
                                                                                 Chef Ming Louie returns to NDL to
                                                                                 teach the basic techniques of Chinese
    December 27: Pain and Glory          enjoying bird feeding                   cooking and dining in this hands-on
    Spanish, 113 mins, R                 while close to home                     program. You’ll learn to speak some
    Antonio Banderas                     during the pandemic.                    Chinese, use chopsticks, and sample
    stars as Salvador,                   In this virtual program,                the egg rolls you create. Register.
    a film director in                   Greg Bodker’s beautiful
    physical decline,                    photography will help you learn more    improving your Financial
    who reflects on the
    choices he’s made as
                                         about birds as he demonstrates the
                                         joys of birding you can have both in
                                                                                 Health in the New Year with
    his past and present                 your backyard and in our area. Novice   Josh Bitel, CFP
    come crashing down                   and aspiring birders will especially    Tuesday, January 18 at 7 PM
    around him.                          benefit from the program. Register.     Join us in learning actionable steps
                                                                                 you can take to improve your
    January 24: Ulysses & Mona
    French, 82 mins, PG-13               The Chautauqua Movement,                financial health in this New Year.
    Ulysses, a secluded                  with Jim Craft                          Whether just taking a pulse check on
                                                                                 your financial plan, or starting fresh
    artist who                           Wednesday, December 15 at 7 PM          with new goals and habits, the start
    mysteriously retired                                                         of a new calendar year can be a great
    a few years ago,                                                             time to check off some boxes to guide
    meets Mona, a young                                                          your financial future.
    art student full of life.
    The encounter will
    change them both.                    Beginning at Lake Chautauqua in
                                                                                 CITIZENSHIP 1:1 WITH
    February 28: Ramen Shop
                                         western New York in 1874, the           ADULT SERVICES LIBRARIAN
    Japanese & Mandarin, 90 mins,
                                         Chautauqua Movement was a               SAMANTHA LOREE
                                         two-week encampment for training
    Not rated                            Sunday school teachers. It soon         Friday, January 28: 12 - 2 pm
    A young man who                      evolved into a summer-long resort       Friday, February 25: 12 - 2 pm
    is curious about his                 community providing the American        Book a 30-minute appointment
    deceased parents’                    Protestant Middle Class with a          to learn about how to start the
    past takes a food                    wholesome option for using the          naturalization process and all the free
    journey to Singapore                 emerging phenomenon of summer           resources available from the library to
    where he uncovers                    vacation. Jim Craft’s talk covers the   assist you along the way. Register.
    more than just                       origins and impact of the movement,
    delicious meals.
    “Foodies” will love this film.
                                         and its presence in Michigan.           Abraham Lincoln: From
                                         Register.                               Railsplitter to President
                                                                                 Thursday, February 3 at 7 PM
ESL conversation group                   Trivia Night via Zoom                   In this virtual
                                         Thursdays at 7 PM: December 16,         program, actor-
Tuesdays at 10:30 AM                     January 20, February 24                 storyteller Lou Del
Join this group weekly via Zoom for      Keep your mind fresh and test your      Bianco presents an
our English as a Second Language         general knowledge at our monthly        interactive dramatic
sessions. Practice your English          trivia night on Zoom. Compete for       program in which he
with these friendly and informal         the prestige of being Northville’s      portrays Lincoln as
conversations. Just drop in!             “smartest” Library patron! Register.    Civil War President,
                                                                                 frontiersman, and
Adult Winter Reading                     Winter Harp Concert Series              storyteller. Learn about Lincoln’s
                                                                                 personal struggles, as well as his
Monday, January 3 – Monday,              with Chanah Ambuter                     presidential ones in this show
February 28                              Monday, December 20 at 7 pm:            endorsed by the Lincoln Bicentennial
The Adult Winter Reading Challenge       Home for the Holidays                   Commission. Register.
starts January 3. Read five books and    Tuesday, January 4 at 7 pm:
log them online at northvillelibrary.    Relax and Refresh
readsquared.com, or turn in a printed    Accomplished harpist Chanah
reading log at the Information Desk      Ambuter presents a blend of
to receive a prize. All completed logs   nostalgic, classic, and rare pieces
will be entered into a Grand Prize       inspired to bring joy and
Drawing.                                 relaxation to the winter season.
                                         Register.
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ADULT EVENTS
                                             Please note: These events will be held in-person unless otherwise
                                             noted. Visit northvillelibrary.org for event details and to register.

              = Virtual Event

Salem Train Wreck of 1907,
with Joe Oldenburg
At the Library: Monday, February 7
at 7 PM
                                                   BOOK CLUBS AT NDL
At Northville Township Hall: Tuesday,
February 8 at 7 PM                       Between the lines                      Books & BREWS
On July 20, 1907 at 9:14 AM a trip
to Boblo turned into a disaster when
                                         book discussion                        Bimonthly on Tuesdays at 7 pm
                                                                                at the Wagon Wheel Lounge
the train carrying 600 passengers        Monthly on Mondays at 7 pm
                                                                                This is not your
crashed head-on with a freight           December 13: The Mercies               parents' book
train in Northville Township,                                                   club! Join us to sit
leaving 28 people dead and more          by Kiran Millwood Hargrave
                                                                                back, relax, and
than 100 injured. This program is        After a storm has killed               kick it with a cold
presented in partnership with the        off all the island’s                   one at this lively
Northville Township Historic District    men, two women in                      bimonthly book
Commission. Register.                    a 1600s Norwegian                      discussion. Ages 21+ event.
                                         coastal village struggle
In Our Own Voice: African                to survive against both
                                         natural forces and the
                                                                                December 7: In Five Years
                                                                                by Rebecca Serle
American Art, WITH the                   men who have been
Detroit Institute of Arts                sent to rid the community of           Perfect for fans of
                                                                                Me Before You and
Wednesday, February 9 at 7 PM            alleged witchcraft. Fiction.           One Day—a striking,
In this virtual talk by a DIA docent,    January 10: The Midnight Library       powerful, and moving
enhance your awareness of the                                                   love story following
creative contributions of African        by Matt Haig                           an ambitious lawyer
Americans from the 19th century          Nora’s life has been                   who experiences an
through present day. This lecture        going from bad to                      astonishing vision
provides a lens to examine issues of     worse. Then at the                     that could change her life
race, gender, politics, and culture.     stroke of midnight on                  forever. Fiction.
Register.                                her last day on earth
                                         she finds herself                      February 1: Such a Fun Age
Author Candacy Taylor                    transported to a
                                         library. There she is
                                                                                by Kiley Reid
Discusses The Overground                 given the chance to                    A page-turning
Railroad                                 undo her regrets and try out each      and big-hearted
                                                                                story about race
Thursday, February 17 at 7 PM            of the other lives she might have      and privilege,
Taylor hosts a                           lived. Which raises the ultimate       set around a
virtual Q & A session                    question: with infinite choices,       young black
based on her                             what is the best way to live?          babysitter, her
book, Overground                         Fiction.                               well-intentioned
Railroad: The Green                      February 14: Overground Railroad:
                                                                                employer, and a surprising
Book and the Roots                                                              connection that threatens to
of Black Travel in                       The Green Book and the Roots of        undo them both. Fiction.
America. Published                       Black Travel in America
from 1936 to 1966,                       by Candacy Taylor
the Green Book was hailed as the         This book celebrates                   Interested in a Book
“black travel guide to America,”         the stories of                         Discussion Group for Seniors?
because it listed hotels and other       the hotels,
businesses that were safe for black                                             We are very pleased to partner
                                         restaurants, gas                       with the Northville Community
travelers.                               stations, and other
                                         businesses that                        Center Senior Services to start
Taylor is the curator and content        stood up against                       a book discussion group for
specialist for Negro Motorist Green      segregation and                        boomers and seniors, to be led
Book, an exhibition being toured by      were listed in the                     by a contemporary.
the Smithsonian through 2024. Her        Green Book as safe for black           Contact Bette Shifman at
work has been featured in over 80        travelers from 1936 to 1966. Don’t     bshifman@northvillelibrary.org
media outlets and she was awarded        miss the author Q & A on February
a fellowship from the Hutchins                                                  anytime to express
                                         17th! Non-fiction.                     interest.
Center at Harvard University under
the direction of Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Register.

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                                            In MEMORY Of:                       In Honor Of:
TECH EVENTS                                 JoAnn Dalziel
                                            By: The Werner Family
                                                                                Phyllis Stengel’s Birthday
                                                                                By: Jacquelynn Stengel
TechXpert Computer Help                     By: Frank & Debbie Palmieri         Bina Bernard
By appointment                              By: T he Bell/Snook and
                                                Darnell Families                By: B ook Club Friends of Bina’s
Tuesdays: 2 and 3 PM; Thursdays: 7 PM;                                              Nephew & Niece, Jim & Kathy
Alternating Fridays and Saturdays: 10 AM    By: Mary Rutkoske                       Bernard
Do you have a question about                By: R ichard & Donna Hoefer
downloading ebooks, audiobooks,                                                 Suzanne Braverman
                                            John Wojcik                         By: F riends of the Northville District
music, or streaming video to your           By: Friday Bridge Friends
device? Email our TechXpert, at                                                     Library
smilroy@northvillelibrary.org, or call      “Miss Mary” Mary D. Brissette       Patricia Greenman’s Birthday
248.349.3020, ext. 213.                     By: Dorie Freebury Falik            By: Jim & Judy Russell

Meet Libby, by OverDrive                                         meeting & Study rooms
Thursday, December 9 at 11 AM
Learn the basics of how to download
ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines with
the Libby app. Bring your NDL card and
PIN, and a tablet or smartphone to follow
along. Register.

Discover Your Next Read
with Goodreads                                         Study rooms are now available on a first-come basis.
Thursday, January 6 at 11 AM                   Meeting rooms are available to request up to 3 months in advance.
See what your friends are reading. Track     Visit the Library’s website at northvillelibrary.org for more information.
the books you’re reading, have read,
and want to read and more. Bring your
Goodreads username and password, and
a tablet or smartphone to follow along.       LIBRARY DIRECTOR                   FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
Register.                                     Laura Mancini                      Martha Nork, President
                                              BOARD OF TRUSTEES                  Denise Stacer, Vice President
MacBook Basics                                Nicholas Vlisides, Chair           Suzanne Salsbury, Treasurer
Thursday, February 10 at 11 AM                Joe Corriveau, Vice Chair          LIBRARY BOARD MEETINGS
Learn how to create, rename, delete,          Robert Sochacki, Secretary         Held monthly on Thursdays at
and organize files and folders on your        Deborah Stanifer, Treasurer        7 pm in the Carlo Meeting Room.
MacBook. Add your email to the Mail           Carol Doyle, Trustee               The public is welcome.
app. Update and maintain your Mac.            Alan Somershoe, Trustee            November 18, December 16,
Bring your MacBook Pro or MacBook Air.        Thomas Thompson, Trustee           January 27
Register.
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