Newsletter

Library Board Jim Austin, President & Treasurer Dave Reck, Vice-President Jodie Balhorn, Secretary Kim Clark, Trustee Cathy Harden, Trustee Don Williams, Trustee

Bookmarks

Library Staff Susan Riegler - Director Diane Nemeth - Assistant Director

The Newsletter of the Alden District Library And Friends of the Library 8751 Helena Rd., Alden, MI 49612 [email protected] 231/331-4318 Newsletter Staff Anna Hannan—layout and writing Joyce Looman—Events page Sue Riegler—Publisher

Friends of the Library Sue Reck- President Nancy Hanson-Vice-President Pam Esterline - Secretary Nancy Ludwa - Treasurer

Volume #218

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Carolyn Nowfel - Desk Clerk Linda Bicum - Desk Clerk Carolyn Buxenstein - Desk Clerk Joyce Looman - Desk Clerk Diane Lowes—Desk Clerk Sharon Kobel - Substitute

July 2017

New Titles

*indicates Michigan author or subject

Fiction

Gwendy’s button box Stephen King Frozen Hours : A Novel of the Korean War Jeff Shaara Sunshine sisters Jane Green Testament Eric Lustbader New boy Tracy Chevalier Robert Ludlum’s Bourne Initiative Indecent exposure Stuart Woods Camino Island John Grisham Kiss Carlo Adriana Trigiani Silent corner Dean Koontz

Non-Fiction

Dream of Venice architecture Riccardo de Cal

Dodge City: Wyatt Earp, Bat Masterson & the wickedest town in the American West Tom Clavin

The cost of courage Charles Kaiser Long haul: a trucker's tale of life on the road Finn Murphy Consequences: a memoir Eric Fair

A big THANK YOU to all the FRIENDS that have recently renewed or joined for the 2017-18 year. We are appreciative of the generosity of many of you that are making a donation in addition to your membership dues. Your membership and gifts ensure that the Alden District Library continues to be an important part of the Alden community. If you have not yet returned your membership envelope or misplaced it, there are more available in the library. If you have made a change in your contact information, please include that when you renew. The directory is available at the desk for paid up members. Linda Bicum, Membership Chair

Large Print

Miramar Bay Davis Bunn Celine Peter Heller Threads of suspicion Dee Henderson You'll Think of Me Robin Lee Hatcher

Juvenile

Little Ree Ree Drummond Legend of rock paper scissors Drew Daywalt Rubble to the rescue, Chase is on the case, & Meet Tracker! (Paw Patrol) Camp Half-blood confidential Rick Riordan Tidy Emily Gravett The items listed are now in the library. To reserve, call 331-4318. or go to www.aldenlib.info.

Books ‘N Brie Thursday, July 13, 3:30 pm Hillbilly Elegy: a Memoir of a Family & Culture in Crisis By J. D. Vance Refreshments served

June 2017 Bookmarks pg. 2

The recent Wings of Wonder program at ADL was wellreceived. Director and founder Rebecca Lessard informed and entertained the audience on June 19.

Friends of the Alden District Library is asking for your help with a new sign for our Community Center. Proposed sign cost is $4500

We need your support! Please consider a gift. Donations in any amount may be dropped off at the library. Make checks out to Friends of the Library. Many Thanks!!! For information email: [email protected]

PROGRAMS

January 2013 Bookmarks p. 2

Alden District Library 8751 Helena Road Alden, MI 49612

July 2017 Events are free, presented by Alden District Library and Friends of the Library, and held at Helena Township Community Center unless otherwise noted. Mentored Bridge Play Beginning to Intermediate: WEDNESDAYS, JULY 12, 19, & 26, 12:30 — 3:30 pm. Partner not required. Conducted by Louis Slyker, American Contract Bridge League Directory. Antrim Photography Workshop Field Trip: MONDAY July 10. A ride to Frankfort for sunset. Meet 5 pm at Alden District Library. Contact Lisa Lirones 231/313-8820. Photo by Randall Nyhof. Books ‘N Brie Book Club: THURSDAY, JULY 13, 3:30 pm. “Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of Family & Culture in Crisis” by JD Vance. Hillbilly Elegy is the story of how upward mobility really feels. And it is an urgent and troubling meditation on the loss of the American dream for a large segment of this country. Ron Lloyd the Bubbleman: THURSDAY, JULY 6, 1 PM. Bubbleologist Ron Lloyd has been performing in libraries, schools and science centers for over 25 years to audiences from preschool age to septuagenarians. Summer Reading ENDS: THURSDAY, JULY 6, 11 am. Those who participated can bring reading log in for prizes! Writers Group: TUESDAY, JULY 18, 1 pm. The group will review a member’s writing sample. Contact Sue at 231-331-4318 or [email protected]. Family Movie Night: THURSDAY, JULY 20, 6:30 PM. “LEGO Batman” movie. Bruce Wayne must deal with the usual suspects as they plan to rule Gotham City, while discovering that he has accidentally adopted a teenage orphan who wishes to become his sidekick. Popcorn and lemonade served. Book Sale: MONDAY—FRIDAY, JULY 24-28 in the gym. Starts Monday at 10 AM and ends Friday at noon. Otherwise open during library hours. Mah Jongg: TUESDAYS, 1— 4 PM. No limit on participants. All levels. Come and learn or come and play. Basketry: WEDNESDAYS, 1:00 —4:00 PM. Presented by Dorothy Walter. Join anytime. $5 per class includes materials fee, or bring your own to the class.

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