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Wayne Public Library

                                      Winter 2022-2023

New Technology Creates More Options
Over the last year the library has received several substantial grants which
have allowed us to upgrade some of our audio-visual and computing
equipment. These upgrades mean we can offer a greater variety of library
programs and more ways for people to participate in them!

Our large Thomas H. Kelly Community Meeting
Room is now outfitted with a new projector, screen,
microphones, speakers, DVD player, Smart TV, and
videoconferencing equipment. This improves users’
experience at in-person functions and also allows us to
bring library programs to people remotely. This winter you’ll
see us starting to offer more events in a hybrid format (such as the
adult book club or a presentation from the DIA) where you’ll have your
choice of joining us in person at the library or from home via Zoom.

We’ve also received several new laptops which we’ll use for computer
instruction. We’re starting with monthly drop-in help sessions and will
also be offering more in-depth assistance with 1-on-1 appointments.

Funding for this equipment was provided in part by the Institute of
Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan. We’re
excited about all the opportunities it will provide!

- Jody Wolak, Library Director

Wayne Public Library
                                                       734-721-7832
3737 S. Wayne Rd.
                                                       www.wayne.lib.mi.us
Wayne, MI 48184

Children’s Events
Drop-In Ornament Craft
Monday, Dec. 5 - Saturday, Dec. 10
All Ages
Drop in to the youth department any time this week to
make a cute little ornament! Leave it at the library to help
us decorate or take it with you to add some cheer at home.

Hour of Code
Tuesday, Dec. 6
6 - 7 pm
Grades 1-3
Do you want to learn some basics of coding
while having a lot of fun? Join millions of
kids around the world celebrating Computer
Science Education Week with the Hour of
Code! Total beginners are welcome!

Winter Storytimes
Wednesday Evenings
6:30 - 7:15 pm
Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25;
Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22
Cozy up with a good book and join us for a
fun evening filled with songs, rhymes,
flannelboard stories, and crafts! Storytime is
recommended for children from birth - 5
years old with their adult caregivers.

Children’s Events
Frozen Interactive Movie
Saturday, January 7
1 - 3 pm
All Ages (Rated PG)
Help us bring this movie to life as we sing and act along
with the characters on the big screen. Costumes welcome!     © Disney

Lunar New Year Celebration
Thursday, Jan. 19
6:30 - 7:30pm
Ages 6 and up
Listen to stories about the Lunar New Year, make a fun dragon craft and a
Chinese New Year drum, and learn all about zodiac animals!

Groundhog Day Fun!
Thursday, Feb. 2
10:30 - 11:30 am
Ages 5 and under
Listen to some Groundhog Day stories, make a fun
hat, a cute groundhog craft, and enjoy a tasty groundhog-themed treat!

Pokémon Party
Saturday, Feb. 25
3:30 - 4:30 pm
Ages 6 and up
Join us for some Pokémon crafts, games, snacks, and activities! Make a
Pikachu bookmark, a pokéball, play pin-the-tail on Charizard, and more!

Teen Events
Winter Luminaries
Thursday, Dec. 8
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Grades 6-12
Create your own illuminated winter wonderland
using a mason jar and a variety of different craft
materials!

Hot Cocoa Kits
Thursday, Jan 12
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Grades 6-12
Come on by and customize your own hot
cocoa kit to enjoy at home. Make it
according to your own tastes or as a
thoughtful gift for someone special!

Polymer Clay Pizzas
Thursday, Feb. 9
6 - 7:30 pm
Grades 6-12
Celebrate National Pizza Day by making
your very own miniature pizza out of
polymer clay, complete with a tiny box
to take it home in!

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                          All Ages Events
Winter Buttons
Saturday, Dec. 10
3:30 - 4:30 pm
Bring the whole family to color and
customize your own winter
buttons—and give them a professional
finish with our button making machine!

Kazoo Jam Session
Saturday, January 28
3:30 - 4:30 pm
Learn to play the kazoo and impress your
family and friends with your new musical
skills. The kazoos will be provided and are
yours to keep!

Homemade Valentine Cards
Tuesday, Feb. 7
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Stop in and create some Valentine’s Day cards
with the craft supplies we provide. Give one to
someone special in your life or leave one for us to
deliver to someone in need of a little Valentine’s
Day cheer.

Adult Events
Drop-in Computer Help
First Thursday of the Month
Dec. 1, Jan. 5, Feb. 2
1 - 3 pm
Do you have basic computer questions? Need
help creating or using an email address? Want
to learn how to use Microsoft Word to type up
your resume? Come get some computer help!
We’ll have laptops you can use and a staff
member available to help. If you require more in-depth assistance, ask at
the adult reference desk about scheduling a 1-on-1 session.

BINGO Night
Wednesday, Dec. 7
6:30 - 7:30 pm
December is BINGO month, so come join us for
some fun BINGO games! It’s free to play and we
have lots of books to give away for prizes!

Bullet Journaling
Tuesday, Dec 13
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Ready to stay organized in the new
year? Learn how to turn a blank
notebook into the perfect planner
using the Bullet Journaling System!
Materials will be provided, but feel free
to bring your own supplies if you
have specific preferences.

Adult Events
Adult Book Club
Wednesday, Jan. 4
6 - 7 pm
Hybrid event: Attend in person or via Zoom
Read Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens on your
own, then join us to discuss it as a group. Pick up a
free copy of the book at the adult reference desk
(while supplies last) to read before the meeting.

Yarn Birds
Monday, Jan. 23
6 - 7:30 pm
Brighten up a workspace or windowsill
with a decorative yarn bird. These
adorable creatures are simple to make: no
sewing, knitting, or crocheting required!

DIA Behind the Seen
In Our Own Voice:
African American Art
Wednesday, February 15
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Hybrid event: Attend in person or via Zoom
Join a volunteer from the Detroit Institute of Arts as we learn about
creative contributions of African Americans from the 19th century
through the present day.

Friends of the Library
Shop and Support the Friends!
Not only can you support the Friends by purchasing used books and other
items at the library, but you can also credit the Friends when shopping at
Amazon or Kroger! It doesn’t cost you anything and it really helps the
Friends of the Library.

To have a portion of your Amazon purchases go to
support the Friends, visit smile.amazon.com and select
the “Friends of the Wayne Public Library” as your charity
to support. Then whenever you’re ready to buy something
from Amazon, make sure you start at smile.amazon.com
(not just amazon.com) to credit the Friends.

To have a portion of your Kroger purchases go to support the Friends,
visit kroger.com/communityrewards, enroll your Kroger Plus card, and
designate the “Friends of the Wayne Public Library” as your organization
to support. Then, simply show your Kroger Plus card when you make a
purchase at Kroger and a portion of your purchase will automatically go to
support the Friends.

Join the Friends of the Library
The Friends of the Wayne Public Library is a nonprofit group involved in
activities that directly benefit the library. Some members support the
Friends simply by paying their annual dues, while others become more
involved by donating their time. Membership forms are available on the
library’s website at wayne.lib.mi.us/friends or on the Community
Information Board in the library. Annual memberships start as low as $5!

                          Library Hours:
                          Monday - Thursday: 10 am - 8 pm
                          Friday - Saturday: Noon - 5 pm
                          Closed Sunday