CROMAINE DISTRICT LIBRARY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Family Drop-in Storytime

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Village Community Room

Bring the whole family for stories, songs and more. Drop-in – Village.

Lego Mania

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Village Community Room

Bring 2 gallon-size ziplock bags filled with Legos, we will supply the theme and you build! For ages 5 and up. Register – Village.

The Source of Modern Herbal Medicine

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Crossroads Meeting Room

Dr. Stewart Gordon, University of Michigan Senior Research Fellow, shares the story of the value of ancient Arabic medicine--foundation of western and herbal medicine. A National Endowment for the Humanities, Bridging Cultures: Muslim Journeys event. Register - Village.

Library Board Meeting

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Village Community Room

Monthly library board meeting at Village

Step Back in Time with American Girl Dolls

When: Friday, June 21, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Village Community Room

Learn about an American Girl, and the times in which she lived. Crafts and a snack from the time period included. Bring your American Girl doll if you have one. For ages 6 and up. Register - Village.

Step Back in Time with American Girl Dolls

When: Friday, June 21, 2013 - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: Village Community Room

Learn about an American Girl, and the times in which she lived. Crafts and a snack from the time period included. Bring your American Girl doll if you have one. For ages 6 and up. Register - Village.

Harry Potter Second Year Camp

When: Monday, June 24, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: Village Community Room

For one week only Muggles are allowed in Hogwarts! Plan on attending each day to learn from the Professors. Make a wand and find out which house you are in, go to Potions, Herbology, and Charms classes, then top off the fun week with a game of Quidditch. For grades 3 and up. Register - Village.

Harry Potter Second Year Camp

When: Monday, June 24, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Village Community Room

For one week only Muggles are allowed in Hogwarts! Plan on attending each day to learn from the Professors. Make a wand and find out which house you are in, go to Potions, Herbology, and Charms classes, then top off the fun week with a game of Quidditch. For grades 3 and up. Register - Village.

What We Have in Common: Monotheism

When: Monday, June 24, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Village Community Room

The Arab American National Museum helps us understand the commonalities among the three primary religions--Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. Register - Village.

Drop-in Crafts

When: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 - All Day
Where: Second floor--Teen

We provide a different craft on the 2nd floor of the Village Library, you provide the creativity. Drop-in – Village.

Harry Potter Second Year Camp

When: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: Village Community Room

For one week only Muggles are allowed in Hogwarts! Plan on attending each day to learn from the Professors. Make a wand and find out which house you are in, go to Potions, Herbology, and Charms classes, then top off the fun week with a game of Quidditch. For grades 3 and up. Register - Village.

Harry Potter Second Year Camp

When: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Village Community Room

For one week only Muggles are allowed in Hogwarts! Plan on attending each day to learn from the Professors. Make a wand and find out which house you are in, go to Potions, Herbology, and Charms classes, then top off the fun week with a game of Quidditch. For grades 3 and up. Register - Village.

Ground-breaking Technology!

When: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Crossroads Meeting Room

Check out some of the latest and greatest in technology. From mobile apps to video streaming to a glimpse of what the future holds, these sessions offer a chance to get up-close, share your opinions and your frustrations. Tonight - Online book discussions? Reviews from your neighbors? Uncover Chilifresh Connections at Cromaine! Register - Crossroads.

Harry Potter Second Year Camp

When: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: Village Community Room

For one week only Muggles are allowed in Hogwarts! Plan on attending each day to learn from the Professors. Make a wand and find out which house you are in, go to Potions, Herbology, and Charms classes, then top off the fun week with a game of Quidditch. For grades 3 and up. Register - Village.

Harry Potter Second Year Camp

When: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Village Community Room

For one week only Muggles are allowed in Hogwarts! Plan on attending each day to learn from the Professors. Make a wand and find out which house you are in, go to Potions, Herbology, and Charms classes, then top off the fun week with a game of Quidditch. For grades 3 and up. Register - Village.

We Dig Music! Summer Concert Series with the Duo Project

When: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Village South Lawn

Join us for The Duo Project performing jazz/folk (guitar and sax) on the south lawn! Bring your picnic, or pick up some brats and dogs from partners Ranger's 4-H and free, fresh popcorn. Rain or shine drop-in - Village south lawn.

Family Drop-in Storytime

When: Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Village Community Room

Bring the whole family for stories, songs and more. Drop-in – Village.

Harry Potter Second Year Camp

When: Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: Village Community Room

For one week only Muggles are allowed in Hogwarts! Plan on attending each day to learn from the Professors. Make a wand and find out which house you are in, go to Potions, Herbology, and Charms classes, then top off the fun week with a game of Quidditch. For grades 3 and up. Register - Village.

Harry Potter Second Year Camp

When: Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Village Community Room

For one week only Muggles are allowed in Hogwarts! Plan on attending each day to learn from the Professors. Make a wand and find out which house you are in, go to Potions, Herbology, and Charms classes, then top off the fun week with a game of Quidditch. For grades 3 and up. Register - Village.

Prince among Slaves: Film and Discussion with Author Lora Begin

When: Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Village Community Room

View the film, "Prince among Slaves," and join a discussion with author Lora Begin on historic ties and misconceptions between the Arab world and America. Part of the Bridging Cultures: Muslim Journeys grant. Register - Village.

BYOT - Bring Your Own Tools for Technology

When: Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Second floor--Teen

Bring your tools, your tech exploring skills for an opportunity to tear things apart, put them back together, build simple robots, and more! For youth and teens especially but ALL ages welcome! Register - Village.

Harry Potter Second Year Camp

When: Friday, June 28, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: Village Community Room

For one week only Muggles are allowed in Hogwarts! Plan on attending each day to learn from the Professors. Make a wand and find out which house you are in, go to Potions, Herbology, and Charms classes, then top off the fun week with a game of Quidditch. For grades 3 and up. Register - Village.

Harry Potter Second Year Camp

When: Friday, June 28, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Village Community Room

For one week only Muggles are allowed in Hogwarts! Plan on attending each day to learn from the Professors. Make a wand and find out which house you are in, go to Potions, Herbology, and Charms classes, then top off the fun week with a game of Quidditch. For grades 3 and up. Register - Village.

Buddhism: Culture, Education, and Peace

When: Saturday, June 29, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Village Community Room

Discover how actively Buddhists practice and work for peace through cultural activities. Listen and participate in Korean drumming, music and other peacemaking activities. Drop-in - Village.

Fossils Rock!

When: Monday, July 01, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Where: Village Community Room

Learn about fossils, examine real fossils and create one of your very own! Come to this special program and get ready to dig deep into the past. Be prepared to get a little messy. For ages 8 and up. Register - Village.

Drop-in Crafts

When: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 - All Day
Where: Second floor--Teen

We provide a different craft on the 2nd floor of the Village Library, you provide the creativity. Drop-in – Village.

Family Drop-in Storytime

When: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Village Community Room

Bring the whole family for stories, songs and more. Drop-in – Village.

We Dig Music! Summer Concert Series with Lisa D & E!

When: Wednesday, July 03, 2013 - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Village South Lawn

Prepare the Balloon Sculptor for his run at the world’s record of number of balloon animals made in a certain time period—happening next weekend in Brighton. Tonight is practice! Big Boy scoops free ice cream. Lisa D & E perform top 40 popular Motown, country, and pop tunes from 5:30 to 7:00 pm.

Crossroads Branch closed today for Independence Day

When: Thursday, July 04, 2013 - All Day
Where: Crossroads Meeting Room

Crossroads closed

Village closed today for Independence Day

When: Thursday, July 04, 2013 - All Day
Where: Village Community Room

Village closed

Mini Monets Art Club

When: Monday, July 08, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:40 AM
Where: Village Community Room

Children ages 1 - 4 are encouraged to explore art at the library. Be sure your child’s clothing can get messy! Register – Village.

Mini Monets Art Club

When: Monday, July 08, 2013 - 11:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Where: Village Community Room

Children ages 1 - 4 are encouraged to explore art at the library. Be sure your child’s clothing can get messy! Register – Village.

Comfy Cafe Movies!

When: Monday, July 08, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Off Site - See Description for Details

Join us for an afternoon movie at the Kahuna Cafe.

Dug-up Treasures: Windchime Art with Winnie Tripp

When: Monday, July 08, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Village Community Room

One of Cromaine's craftiest staff shares her skills with found objects. Join her for the craft experience that will have you looking at "junk" in a whole new way! $5 materials fee; pay at event. Some objects provided. Patrons are encouraged to bring their own "found objects" to personalize their artwork. Register - Village.

Drop-in Crafts

When: Tuesday, July 09, 2013 - All Day
Where: Second floor--Teen

We provide a different craft on the 2nd floor of the Village Library, you provide the creativity. Drop-in – Village.

Family Drop-in Storytime

When: Tuesday, July 09, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Village Community Room

Bring the whole family for stories, songs and more. Drop-in – Village.

IMAX Theater at Cromaine!

When: Tuesday, July 09, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Village Community Room

Three shows--2, 4, 6 pm--with full IMAX sound and visual. Free fresh popcorn! This show, 2 pm, Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008)! Register - Village.

IMAX Theater at Cromaine!

When: Tuesday, July 09, 2013 - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Village Community Room

Three shows--2, 4, 6 pm--with full IMAX sound and visual. Free fresh popcorn! This show, 4 pm, Disney's Nature: Oceans. (Snorkle gear and goggles welcome!) Register - Village.

IMAX Theater at Cromaine!

When: Tuesday, July 09, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Village Community Room

Three shows--2, 4, 6 pm--with full IMAX sound and visual. Free fresh popcorn! This show, 6 pm, Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (wear your gear!). Register - Village.

Adult Mystery Book Club

When: Tuesday, July 09, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Crossroads Meeting Room

Reading "One Corpse Too Many" by Ellis Peters. Drop-in - Crossroads.

Steampunk Engineers Underground

When: Wednesday, July 10, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: Village Community Room

What if steam power ruled the world like in “Leviathan” by Scott Westerfeld and engineers created machines out of gears and metal like H.G. Wells and Jules Verne imagined? Channel your inner explorer by making a dirigible, see the world through your monocle, and capture the moment with a steampunk photo box. Then try out your metal working skills by creating a machine, clock, creature, or piece of jewelry out of old scrap parts. Register – Village.

We Dig Music! Summer Concert Series with Red Ryder

When: Wednesday, July 10, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Village South Lawn

Join us for nationally-known band Red Ryder. These Fenton based rising stars will perform top 40 country on the south lawn! Bring your picnic, or pick up some brats and dogs from partners Ranger's 4-H and free, fresh popcorn. Rain or shine drop-in - Village south lawn.

Lego Mania

When: Thursday, July 11, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Village Community Room

Bring 2 gallon-size ziplock bags filled with Legos, we will supply the theme and you build! For ages 5 and up. Register – Village.

S.C.O.R.E. Business Mentoring

When: Thursday, July 11, 2013 - 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Crossroads Meeting Room

Free mentoring is provided by the Service Corps of Retired Executives to anyone wishing to start a business or looking for help in growing an existing small business. Rick Scofield is available for one-hour appointments, call 810-632-5200, ext. 104. Register - Crossroads.

Dug-up Treasures: Healthy, Edible and Underground � Taste Testing and Recipes

When: Thursday, July 11, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Village Community Room

Join Ima Gluck, a Sallie Brodie persona you may remember, for an event of taste testing root vegetable recipes (Ima’s favorites!), and recipe exchange. Be prepared for your garden harvest this year and have fun with Ima/Sallie. Bring a root vegetable dish for taste testing and your recipe to share or even improve! Register – Village.

How to Eat Fried Worms

When: Monday, July 15, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Where: Village Community Room

No we won’t eat any worms but you will learn about worm composting and how important worms are to the ecosystem from Philip Smith, teacher at CSPA. For ages 8 and up. Register - Village.

Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Presents Egyptian Mummies

When: Monday, July 15, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Where: Village Community Room

Todd Gerring from the University of Michigan Kelsey Museum brings his "mummies" to Cromaine. Learn about the Egyptian mummification process for humans and animals in this hands-on program. For the whole family. Register - Village.

Comfy Cafe Movies!

When: Monday, July 15, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Off Site - See Description for Details

Join us for an afternoon movie at the Kahuna Cafe.

Resume Review with Patty Sudbay

When: Monday, July 15, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Half-hour appointments for resume review are made directly with Patty. Call 517-552-2106 to arrange your appointment with the expert. Meetings are held on the first floor of the Village library.

Drop-in Crafts

When: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - All Day
Where: Second floor--Teen

We provide a different craft on the 2nd floor of the Village Library, you provide the creativity. Drop-in – Village.

Family Drop-in Storytime

When: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Village Community Room

Bring the whole family for stories, songs and more. Drop-in – Village.

Pippin Puppets Presents Journey to the Center of the Earth

When: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Where: Hartland Music Hall

Pippin Puppets are back with a crazy, exciting play. For all ages. Register - Hartland Music Hall.

Friends of Cromaine Meeting-everyone invited!

When: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Village Community Room

Friends of CDL quarterly meeting

Cromaine Writers

When: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Crossroads Meeting Room

Writing critique from fellow writers. Bring a few pages to read, or your questions about writing and publishing. Register – Crossroads.

The Maze Runner

When: Wednesday, July 17, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Village Community Room

20 teens, killer monsters, and no way out. Can you survive the Maze? Compete and find out! For grades 5 and up. Register - Village.

We Dig Music! Summer Concert Series with Creole du Nord

When: Wednesday, July 17, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Village South Lawn

Join us for Creole du Nord performing Cajun jazz and folk on the south lawn. Bring your picnic and enjoy the brats and dogs of Ranger's 4-H (for a donation) and free, fresh popcorn! Rain or shine drop-in - Village south lawn.

Dig into Reading with Dinosaurs and Paleo Joe!

When: Thursday, July 18, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Village Community Room

Join Paleo Joe as he describes how dinosaur fossils are created and the stories they tell. Learn how these creatures lived and died on one of the most fossil-rich parts of the United States. Paleo Joe will bring a T Rex tooth, and a velociraptor skull. For the whole family. Register – Village.

Dug-up Treasures: Polymer Clay and Found Objects with Mary Jane Bosley

When: Thursday, July 18, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Village Community Room

Mary Jane Bosley, a talented artist, shows you how to create wonderful art using polymer clay and found objects. Get a whole new look at "junk." $5 materials fee; pay at event. Register - Village.

We Dig Star Wars!

When: Friday, July 19, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Where: Village Community Room

To get ready for tomorrow’s Storm Troopers visit come watch one of the original Star Wars movies. Bring a pillow or blanket to get comfy. Free, fresh popcorn. Register - Village.