MeL survey

The MeL Study is here! In an effort to continue improving MeL resources including  MeLCat so libraries and Michigan residents get the most benefit from the program, the Library of Michigan has contracted with EPIC MRA to do a study on the Michigan eLibrary.
The study includes a phone survey to the general public, an online [...]

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flu news

The last few days, we’ve been hearing about kids missing school due to the flu, and everyone seems to have questions and concerns about vaccines for both regular and H1N1 flu. Here are a few resources that might be helpful:

First off: what exactly IS the flu? Influenza (flu) at MayoClinic.com
If you know kids who enjoy [...]

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Fancy Nancy Fun!

Below is a link to a slide show from our fun afternoon with Fancy Nancy. Youth Services staff Anne and Karen threw a great party, and everyone had a good time!

The youth services department is throwing their next party on Saturday, October 24, just in time for Halloween. The Happy Halloween Party will start at [...]

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Author Deborah Diesen Comes to Manchester

Michigan author Deborah Diesen will be at Manchester District Library on Tuesday, Oct. 6 to read her book The Pout-Pout Fish and present a special program for preschoolers (ages 3-5).
The Pout-Pout Fish introduces a fish with a pouty mouth and a gloomy attitude. His ocean-dwelling friends try to cheer him, but he resists their efforts, [...]

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2009 Great Lakes Book Awards Finalists

This year’s list of Great Lakes Book Award winners is full of great stories. I’ve linked the titles of the list below to the library catalog – just click to read reviews, see availability, and place a hold on any of the following:
Fiction
Dark Places, Gillian Flynn, Random House
The Great Perhaps, Joe Meno, W.W. Norton
A Reliable [...]

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Stealing Buddha’s Dinner

his month we’ll be reading Stealing Buddha’s Dinner by Bich Minh Nguyen, which is the Michigan Humanities Council’s pick this year for The Great Michigan Read. It’s a popular title, so we’ve ordered additional copies that should be available by the end of the week. You can also download an ebook or digital audio book [...]

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lending a Helping Hand

Michigan has launched a new website for people who are dealing with economic hardship. This website contains information about jobs & training; unemployment; health care; family support; and housing.
Go to www.michigan.gov/helpinghand for more information.
Even more great information is listed at the Tough Times web site, put together by Metro Area Detroit libraries. Copies of [...]

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The Art of Reading a Storybook

A wonderful little video about reading to children — brought to you by the Wichita (KS) Public Library and Books for Life. Enjoy!

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Magnetic Poetry

Here’s a dose of poetry from the new Magnetic Poetry boards in the Teen Spot. 
the goddess with shiny hair
lies like a enormous woman eats
as she crushes you with her bitterness bare
you may not want to ask for smelly feet
–anonymous
all these must soar said he
ask love by day
we will whisper sleep after sea swim
– anonymous
Stop in [...]

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AAUW book sale!

It’s that time of year!
The Ann Arbor Branch of the American Association of University Women is now taking donations for their annual book sale! Proceeds from this sale are used to provide fellowships and grants to support the education of women.
If you have some great used books that need a new home, they will be [...]

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