Summer 2009

Rochester Hills Public Library

News & Views

See Inside for Summer Reading Events for Adults,

Teens and Kids!

Technology UpgradesWe have updated our self-check software with new features that we think will im-prove your checkout experience. The col-ors and graphics on the screen have a new look-and-feel, which clarifies the process. In addition, at the end of your checkout, you are prompted to either print a re-ceipt (as has always been done in the past), not print a receipt, or e-mail a receipt. We think these last two options will be of in-terest to our customers who support our green initiatives. If you do not need your receipt, feel free to specify that you do not need one printed. If you want your receipt sent to you via e-mail, select that option. The system will show the e-mail address we have in our records for you, so let us know if that is incorrect. If you go through the checkout process and do not see the option to have your receipt e-mailed to you, it is because we do not have an e-mail address for you in our database. Please stop at the Checkout Desk to give us your e-mail address and take advan-tage of our e-mail receipts, as well as other courtesy notices such as reminder notices when your items are coming due. These machines are intended to be fully self-service, and we are always working to improve them. If you find that you have difficulty using our self-check machines, please check with our staff for assistance.

Being Creative @ Your LibraryKick off Summer Reading with two exciting outdoor evening events. We’ll be “Dancing Under the Stars” with Planet D Nonet and special guest Charles “Buddy” Smith on Wednesday, June 10 at 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Food will be available for purchase from local restaurants. Rochester Mills will offer hot dogs and their famous jambalaya. Mind, Body & Spirits and Inspired Treats will sell their delicious fresh baked cookies. On Thursday evening, June 11 at 7 p.m., families are invited to dance the night away. Join us for an evening of songs, dancing and fun!

The Planet D Nonet with Special Guest Charles “Buddy” SmithWednesday, June 10, 7:30–9:30 p.m.Library West Parking Lot, rain location is the Multipurpose Room

The Planet D Nonet “a down & dirty little nine (or ten) piece swing band from Detroit” was founded by drummer RJ Spangler and trumpeter James O’Donnell, two eastside Detroit based musicians who’ve been play-ing together for over 30

years. The Nonet features players from such venerated groups as the Sun Messengers, Bon Ton Roule’ and Johnnie Bassett & the Blues In-surgents, as well as some talented young veter-ans. Charles Buddy Smith is a legend of the R&B scene. He was actively singing his hit singles during the Motown era and has been singing in a wide variety of clubs throughout the Detroit area. The Planet D Nonet plays classic swing music of Ellington & Strayhorn, Fletcher Hender-son, Count Basie & Benny Carter, as well as more modern jazz by Sun Ra and Pharoah Saunders, and always with a Detroit twist. The Planet D Nonet is about swing, blues, space-age jazz and classic American songs all served with plenty of good humor.

Summer Reading Dance PartyThursday, June 11, 7–8:30 p.m., West Parking Area

Join friends and family for a dance party! Meet in the west park-ing lot for an evening of songs, dancing, art projects and fun for kids of all ages. Do you have the best boogie moves? What about the wildest break dancing poses? Maybe you’re a pro at the micro-phone, or like to get your hands dirty with paint and glue. There will be something for every family member! Rain location is the Multipurpose Room. Bring the family and enjoy the fun, no regis-tration is required for this event.

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New Items @RHPL!Tired of poring through our extremely long lists of New Titles looking for something to meet your specific interests? We have now custom-ized and narrowed them to lists that we hope you will find more use-ful. Visit our website at http://www.rhpl.org and select our “Books and More” menu and then “New and Best-seller Titles” to view the new lists. This page

is also available at: http://www.rhpl.org/new. If you are familiar with RSS feeds, each of these lists is also available as an RSS feed that you can subscribe to and read in your favorite RSS Reader software. Some of these new lists include specific titles of “New Teen Graphic Novels”, “New Youth Books”, and “New Adult DVDs.” On our new lists, we also include the date that each title was added to the collection. We know many of you have re-quested this—we hope these improved lists work much better for you!

Help Us Help YouPlease have your li-brary card number available when you call to renew items, or have questions concerning your li-brary account. Staff can find you in our system much faster if you are able to give us your library card number. If we scan your

card or type it in rather than searching by your name, we are guaran-teed to find your account every time. This helps us serve you more ac-curately, quickly, and efficiently.

Our library materials are well loved and extensively circulated. Occa-sionally books and audio visual materials are returned needing repair. If you check out an item and discover that it is in need of repair, we would greatly appreciate if you would bring that to our attention. The most effective way to do this, if you are able, is to take a minute to return the item directly to a staff member and describe the problem. We always appreciate your tips on items that need to be checked for damage, especially when you are able to provide details on the nature of the problem.

About a year ago, we moved our held items out to the lobby so that you can pick up your own items and check them out at the self-check. The only items still held behind the Checkout Desk are video games and items from other libraries, such as through MeLCat. If you check our hold shelves and discover that you’ve already read (or viewed) the item that is in for you, we would appreciate it if you would hand the item to a staff member to pass along to the next person on the hold list. We pull unclaimed items off the shelves after six days, but if we are able to move items along earlier than that, it makes everyone hap-pier.

As always, we strive to provide the highest level of customer service at all times. Thank you for using the Rochester Hills Public Library!New Flatbed

Scanner Due to popular demand, we have added a flatbed scanner to one of our computers on the second floor in the Adult Services area. If you need help, ask at the staff desks on the second floor for assistance. We hope you are able to take ad-vantage of this new equipment. We will also be upgrading the software on our public computers in the coming months to the new ver-sion of Microsoft Office (2007) as well as adding additional software tools. Look for this upgrade this summer!

Visit Michigan State Parks on Us!

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources in partnership with the Library of Michigan and Macy’s is offer-

ing a program called “Park & Read” that allows library cardholders the opportunity to “borrow” a one-day park pass to any Michigan state park. The Rochester Hills Public Library is pleased to be part of this program. To “borrow” a park pass, participants

must have a library card. Park passes are good for a one-day pass within seven days from check out at any one of the 98

Michigan State Parks and Recre-ation areas. The program will run from May 22 through September 25, 2009. For more information, please visit or call the library at 248-656-2900 or log on to the li-brary’s website at www.rhpl.org.

Lobby Display CaseJune, July & AugustSummer Reading Be Creative @ Your Library

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Museum Adventure Pass Program ExtendedMacy’s and 28 lo-cal museums have agreed to continue the free pass program through Oc-tober of 2010. This program gives each participating library in South-east Michigan five passes per mu-seum, each pass valid for one week. The Rochester Hills Public Library limits check out of the passes to residents of our immediate service area, Rochester, Rochester Hills and Oakland Township. Due to demand for many of the museum passes, we have further limited check out to one pass per card and two per fam-ily. Borrowers must be present to check out passes. All passes admit at least two attendees and may ad-mit four people. If you would like to check availability before driving to the library or bookmobile locations, the passes and museums are listed in the Library’s online catalog. The passes are available on a first come, first serve basis. The library staff will post signs at the entrances when the popular DIA and Cranbrook Sci-ence Museum passes have all been checked out. If passes are available and you are stopping in at opening, please pick up a number at the Infor-mation Desk.

For the latest on library news and events, check-

out RHPL’s website at www.rhpl.org

Online@RHPLNewsletters for Book Lovers

Nearly 300,000 new book titles are published annually in the United States. How can book lovers possibly keep up? The library is happy to help make sure you don’t miss the books you want to read. Just sign up for any

of our e-mail or RSS feed newsletters and receive regular updates on what’s new and interesting. Book titles listed in the newsletters link directly to our catalog so you can place holds or add titles to your reading lists in one convenient step. Sign up at http://www.rhpl.org/New_Titles for any of these lists:

The top fifteen New York Times hardcover fiction bestsellers, up-•dated weekly.The top fifteen New York Times hardcover nonfiction bestsellers, •updated weekly.Hot new fiction scheduled for release in the near future, updated •monthly. (Be first in line to place a hold!)The hottest whodunits featuring your favorite sleuths, forecasts •of promising new mystery series and profiles of top writers in the world of crime fiction, updated monthly.Best new romance novels, from historical and contemporary love •stories to romantic suspense and inspirational titles, updated monthly.Pearl’s Picks, a regular feature of Nancy Pearl, book reviewer on •National Public Radio, recommends interesting new books, classic titles, and some you just may have missed.

For additional information about our newsletter service, please call 248-650-7130.

Book Discussion KitsRHPL is pleased to offer book discussion kits to groups in the Library service area. These are kits containing multiple copies of a title. Many of the titles are books that have been selected for our Between the Lines book discussions held here at the Library. Others are selected by Out-reach Librarians based on professional reviews, customer recommenda-tions, and the readability of the book.

Circulation time for the kits is eight weeks allowing groups time to distribute, read, and discuss the book. There is a one time renewal if no holds have been placed on the title. Anyone who lives, works, or goes to school in Rochester, Rochester Hills, or Oakland Township can check the book discussion kits out. The following two new kits have led to lively discussions. We hope you will check them out.

Marley & Me by John Gorgan. This is a heartwarming and unforgettable story of a family in the making and the wondrously neurotic dog who teaches them what really matters in life. And now you can check out a movie to go with the book.

Away by Amy Bloom. In an unforgettable voice, Bloom tells the story of Lillian Leyb who comes to America alone after her family is destroyed in a Russian pogrom in 1924. When Lillian learns that her daughter Sophie might still be alive she embarks on an odys-sey that takes her across worlds from New York to Siberia.

Select Services Offered Through Outreach & Bookmobile Services

Free delivery of library materials •to homebound persons who live in Rochester, Rochester Hills or Oakland Twp. and have no other access to the libraryRHPL Bookmobile stops at 26 week-•ly convenient locationsLow vision services including free •loans of magnifiers and access to a closed circuit television (CCTV) and specialized adaptive technology

For more information, please call Outreach & Bookmobile Services at 248-650-7150.

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Calling All Adults—Master the Art of Reading this Summer!Join us for a summer reading program for you at the Rochester Hills Public Library. Reading four books between June 1 and August 13 qualifies you for great prizes in our random drawing. Registration begins June 1 and can be done online through the Summer Reading link at www.rhpl.org. You can print out a reading record or pick one up at the library. We invite adult Summer Read-ing participants to submit book reviews, each of which counts as an entry in a prize drawing and may be posted anonymously at the library. Find some reading masterpieces at the library! For more in-formation, please contact Adult Services at 248-650-7130.

Adult & Teen Paperback Book SwapTuesday, June 23, 6:30–8 p.m., Multipurpose Room

We all have ‘em—stacks of paperbacks! Join us for the eighth annual summer Paperback Book Swap and exchange your paperbacks for other leisure reading titles. It’s simple to do. You may swap a book for a book. For example, if you bring four paperback books to swap, you may take home four paperback books. Please limit your swap to a total of 15 books. Books should be in good condition. Registration is not required, but please note that this is a swap for per-sons 13 years of age and older. For more information, call Adult Ser-vices at 248-650-7130.

Large Print Summer Reading ProgramIf you’ve discovered the world of large print, join the 13th annual Rochester Hills Public Library’s Large Print Summer Reading Club, which takes place from June 1–August 13. Participants who read a total of four large print books in the category Master the Art of Reading: Be Creative @ Your Library will be eligible for our Grand Prize drawing to be held on August 14. The Grand Prize is $30. Three other cash prizes will be awarded. Winners will be chosen in a random drawing. Registration for the Large Print Summer Read-ing Club begins on June 1 and continues throughout the program. Participants must live or work in Rochester, Rochester Hills, or Oak-land Township. For more information, please call 248-650-7150.

Tough Times – Library Lifelines!Please join us to learn about ways to maximize your job search and cope with financial challenges during economic tough times. These programs will be held in the Multipurpose Room and registration is not required. For more information, call 248-650-7132.

Financial Survival During a Career TransitionWednesday, June 3 7 p.m., Multipurpose Room

Financial Growth Engineer Eudora Adolph will show you how to manage a positive outlook on your finances while going through career changes. Learn to manage your budget with realistic expenses and income goals. Find out how to develop strategies to avoid using your 401K funds, but if you have to, how to access them prior to 59½ years old with limited impact. Adolph founded Michigan Survives, a non-profit organization designed to help the many laid-off professionals transition here in Michigan.

Land the Job of Your Dreams with ReferenceUSAWednesday, June 24 2 p.m., Multipurpose Room

ReferenceUSA, one of our premium online resources available to RHPL li-brary cardholders 24/7 from home or office, provides in-depth information on more than 14 million U.S. potential employers nationwide, including over 200,000 Human Resource Executives. Dan Greco, from ReferenceUSA, will show you how to utilize this database as a job searching tool to research ca-reers, find job opportunities, research for interviews, and negotiate salary and benefits within an industry.

We are saddened by the recent death of long time library volun-teer Ed Barlow who volunteered for many years with the Friends book sales and genealogy research.

Job ResourcesThe Rochester Hills Public Library has a wealth of information to assist you in looking for and landing your next job. We invite you to look over our extensive collection of print materials on ca-

reers and job search strategies and to use our computers to browse job boards, create, print and e-mail your resume, and apply for unemploy-ment. We’ve created a special Jobs & Careers Resources web page to help you get started. There you’ll find information on postings by in-dustry, searching skills, salaries, and relocation. Learning Express is an online database for certification and training including Civil Service and ASVAB tests and police and fire certification. Be sure to ask about our brochures on job resources, applying for unemployment, and avoiding foreclosure. Our librarians will be happy to assist you. Also see this page for our Tough Times–Library Lifelines series of programs to assist with job seeking and coping with financial challenges.

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Retirement Workshop for Retirees-to-BeTuesday, June 2, 10 a.m.–12 noonSecond Floor Conference Room

Are you within three months of retiring? Would you like some assistance applying for your retirement benefits online? You can avoid the lines, saving time and gasoline and get the personal attention that you need right at your library! Representatives from the Pontiac Social Security Of-fice will be on hand to answer your questions and help you navigate the SSA website. For more information, please call Outreach & Bookmobile Services at 248-650-7150.

2009 Eighth Grade Women’s History Month Essay ContestIn honor of March as National Women’s History Month, the American Association of Univer-sity Women (AAUW) of Rochester, in partnership with the Rochester Hills Public Library, and the Au-burn Hills Public Library spon-sored an essay contest with the theme “A Woman of Significance to Me.”

The first place winner was Emi-ly Smith from Van Hoosen Middle School who received a $100 check and a certificate of achievement. Emily wrote about Claire Kruse, a media specialist at her school. Mrs. Kruse serves as an inspiration to her students by sharing with them incidents from her early life story that demonstrate fortitude in facing adversity.

Detroit Baseball History and Echoes of Detroit: A 300 Year HistoryTuesday, June 16, 7–8:30 p.m.Multipurpose Room

Put on your Tiger cap and join us for tales of Tiger Stadium, Er-nie Harwell and the Tiger players plus

highlights from Echoes of Detroit: A 300 Year History. “Mr. Baseball,” Irwin J. Cohen, author of seven books on local history and baseball parks, provides an insider’s look at Detroit baseball history from pre-Tiger Stadium to Comerica Park. Cohen worked nine years in the Detroit Tigers’ front office and served as editor and publisher of a national baseball monthly. Dur-ing that time, he interviewed over 200 baseball personalities, includ-ing Hank Greenberg and Joe DiMaggio. Cohen will also discuss his book, Echoes of Detroit: A 300 Year History, a chronological history of Detroit that tells the story of the great industrial city, from its beginning as a French fur trading outpost in 1701 to its current era of hope and renewal. Copies of Cohen’s book will be available for purchase. Registration is not required. Please call 248-650-7124 for more information.

Summer Book Discussion of The Soloist by Steve LopezTuesday, July 21, 7–8 p.m.Second Floor Conference Room

Join us for a discus-sion of this beauti-fully told story of friendship and the redeeming power of music. Steve Lo-pez, an L.A. Times columnist, and Nathaniel Ayers, a homeless, paranoid,

deeply troubled man living on skid row, who also happened to be a tre-mendously talented musician, met and formed a bond that changed both of their lives in unimaginable ways. Lopez began writing articles on Ayers and learned about how he grew up in Cleveland, was one of a handful of African-Americans en-rolled in Julliard in the early 1970’s and ended up living on L.A. streets. A motion picture based on the book starring Robert Downey, Jr. and Ja-mie Foxx was recently released and we’ll discuss the film version as well. Copies of the book are avail-able upon registration, which begins June 23 and is open to those who reside or work in Rochester, Roches-ter Hills or Oakland Township. Go to the Events Calendar at www.rhpl.org to register. For more information, please call the Adult Services desk at 248-650-7130. The critics say:

“With self-effacing humor, fast-paced yet elegant prose, and unspar-ing honesty, Lopez tells an inspiring story of heartbreak and hope.” —Publishers Weekly

“Lopez’s writing is as propulsive as good fiction, and his central charac-ter is nothing if not a singularly fas-cinating gent—prone to disjointed stream-of-consciousness outbursts as well as brief informative lectures on classical music.” -- Book Page

“By turns harrowing, winsome, and inspiring, this work by novelist and Los Angeles Times columnist Lopez relates the first two years of his friendship with Nathaniel Anthony Ayers.” --Library Journal

Be Creative @ Your LibrarySummer Reading Program

Be Creative @ Your LibraryJune 1st is the first day to sign up for summer reading. Children of all ages will require a RHPL library card to register for the Read-With-Me or

Independent Readers program. You can register online at www.rhpl.org/summerreading at home or in the library. Last day to register is August 13.

Books, Buddies & BlanketsWeekly throughout the summer11 a.m., Rotary Park located by the West Parking Area

Bring your stuffed friend, a blanket and enjoy a family storytime

outside. Meet your friends and library staff in Rotary Park at the west end of the parking lot (or the Multipurpose Room if it is raining) for 45 minutes of books, songs, poems and other fun literacy ac-tivities. One time each month we will be meeting at The Village of Rochester Hills shopping center. See library event calendar for dates and locations. No registration is re-quired for this event.

Summer Reading Dance PartyThursday, June 117–8:30 p.m., West Parking Area

Join friends and family for this dance party! Meet in the West Parking Lot for an evening of songs, dancing, art projects and fun for kids of all ages. Do you have the best

boogie moves? What about the wildest break dancing poses? May-be you’re a pro at the microphone, or like to get your hands dirty with paint and glue. There will be some-thing for every family member! The rain location is the Multipur-pose Room. Bring the family and enjoy the fun. No registration is required for this event.

Flat Stanley & SallySaturday, June 1310 a.m. or 1 p.m.Multipurpose Room

After reading Flat Stanley, par-ticipants will use craft supplies to create their own summer adven-ture Stanley or Sally. Children of all ages and their adults are invit-ed to kick off a summer of literacy fun in the Multipurpose Room with this event. Participants must have their own RHPL library card. On-line registration begins June 6.

Three Piggie OperaAges 3–6 June 15, 17, 19 and 222–3 p.m., Multipurpose Room

Does your preschooler enjoy hamming it up? You may have a budding actor or actress and this program is just for them! Partici-

pants will learn and practice the speaking and singing parts for three weeks. Families will be in-vited on June 22 to our own pro-duction of the Three Piggie Opera. Children registering must have their own library card, be a resi-dent of Rochester, Rochester Hills, or Oakland Township and attend all four days. Online regis-tration begins June 3.

Bilingual PlaygroupTuesdays, June 23, 30, and July 710–11:30 a.m., Story Room

This playgroup is for children (ages birth–five) and caregiv-ers who are learning English as a second language. We will focus on learning about language devel-opment and strategies that help children grow up bilingual. There will be plenty of time for children to play and for parents to connect. This program is limited to 20 fami-lies. Please register at the Youth Desk. Children and adults need to have their own library cards, and must be residents of Rochester, Rochester Hills or Oakland Town-ship. Registration begins June 16.

PAWS for Reading Wednesdays, 6:30–8 p.m.Youth Room

Share your love of read-ing with Annabelle and Lucy. To sched-ule an appoint-ment,

please call Youth Services at 248-650-7140.

Reading and Activity Logs

Redeem your reading and activity logs at the youth desk

between June 23 and August 13. If you will be out of town, drop them in the mail by August 8.

Special thanks to the Friends of RHPL for funding

all the Youth Programs.

Be Creative @ Your LibrarySummer Reading Program

Ice Cream SocialThursday, June 251:30–4 p.m., West Entry Area

Visit the library for a cool treat in celebration of summer reading.

Spend time helping decorate our sum-mer reading murals and chat with your literacy-loving li-brary staff. No reg-istration is required for this event.

Dance Through the Ages With Glen Morningstar Jr.Grades 1 & up Monday, June 2910–11:30 a.m. or 6:30–8 p.m.

Glen Morningstar Jr. has a wealth of experience as a dance leader, a dance caller, a dance historian, and a topnotch folk musician. Glen will teach families dances from the 17th and 18th cen-turies to recorded music, and then will demonstrate the banjo and fiddle. Get ready for an afternoon or evening of non-stop, high energy fun! Due to safe-ty concerns and the nature of the program, no child under first grade will be admitted. Each person at-tending the program must have his own library card and be registered. Online registration begins June 22.

Evening Family StorytimeThursdays, July 9 and August 137–7:45 p.m., Story Room

Join us for a storytime filled with stories, fingerplays, songs and

fun for the whole fam-ily. Come ready to

participate, silliness may be required! Attendees must be residents of Roch-ester, Rochester Hills or Oakland Township. Online

registration begins one week be-fore each program.

Paint Your Own PotterySaturday, July 1110 or 10:30 a.m. Multipurpose Room

Register for one ses-sion and join The Painted Pot staff in creating your own ceramic bookmark. Register only the par-ticipants who will be creating their own piece. Adults are wel-come to join as help-ers, but do not need to register. The event is open to children who are residents of Rochester, Roch-ester Hills or Oakland Township. It is very important to be on time for this program because of time constraints. Online registration begins July 3.

Scavenger HuntMonday, July 13–Saturday, July 18

Visit the Youth Desk and ask for your first clue, then head off with family or friends on a hunt for hidden treasures throughout the Youth Room. There will be a hunt for Independent Readers and the Read-With-Me Readers, and a re-ward at the end. Time spent read-ing clues and following directions counts towards summer reading goals, so stop in for some fun! No

registration is required for this event.

Lego ArtGrades 1 and above Tuesday, July 217–8:30 p.m., Multipurpose Room

Bring your Legos or similar building blocks. We’ll give you 45 minutes to independently create a wonderful sculpture! It can be realistic or ab-stract, colorful or monochromatic. Have a snack during the judging. Parents will be admitted and prizes will be awarded! This event is for children entering first grade who have their own RHPL library card. Online registration begins July 14.

Peter and the Wolf Wednesday, August 5Grades K–2, 10–10:45 a.m. Grades 3–5, 1–2:15 p.m.Multipurpose Room

Enjoy a live multi sensory perfor-mance of this children’s classic by David, Ann, and Michael Strubler and members of the Rochester arts community. As David Strubler narrates the story, the musical parts will be played by live musicians in-cluding Ann Ourada Strubler, a violinist with the Detroit Sym-phony Orchestra.

Attention Independent Readers! Do you want some suggestions

for fun, hands-on ways to meet your summer reading goals? Be sure to visit the

Independent Readers area at www.rhpl.org/summerreading for ideas on how you and your family can be creative together

and reach your goals even faster!

Read-With-Me Families! Additional ideas for

hands-on and fun activitiescan be found on the

summer reading webpage at www.rhpl.org/summerreading. Check it for great ideas to do

together with your early reader.

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Michael Strubler and other talented young artists will illustrate the sto-ry. Then, create your own master-piece! Draw a scene from Peter and the Wolf with materials supplied by the library. Your work of art can be displayed at the Summer Read-ing Gallery Stroll in August. Online registration begins July 29.

Be Creative Gallery Grand OpeningTuesday, August 186–8 p.m., Multipurpose Room

Celebrate the creative ef-forts of RHPL youth at the grand opening of our own Art Gallery. Wear your summer finest, and give yourself time to stroll through this unique limited-time-only library collection. No registration is re-quired for this event.

Be Creative Gallery StrollAugust 19 & 20, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.Multipurpose Room

Visit the Multipurpose Room and view all the spectacular artwork created throughout the summer by RHPL youth. The deadline for submitting artwork is Thursday, August 13. Artwork should have the name and phone number of the artist on the back of each item. No registration is required for this event.

A Creative FinaleThursday, August 205:30–7 p.m., Multipurpose Room and West Parking Area

Pack up your family and a picnic supper, and then meet friends at the library

to celebrate our community of readers. When you’re finished eat-ing you can visit the activity sta-tions, the Be Creative Gallery and the Youth Room. No registration is required for this event.

It’s Summer! Time for Books, Summertime Fun and the LibraryIt’s time to relax, spend time outside, visit friends, and enjoy your time as a family. But don’t forget about reading! Make it part of your family’s sum-mer fun. If your child is longing for adventure this summer, take a trip to the library. With a little imagination and a library card, kids can ex-plore new places, meet new people, and discover new things. They can borrow as many adventure-filled books as they choose for free! If they are interested in cooking, check out a family friendly cookbook and help them make a fabulous dessert to share with family and friends. If your child loves to create works of art, check out the craft and art sections. Or maybe they just love to be read to. Have a family read-aloud night and share a favorite story such as Mary Poppins, Char-lotte’s Web or Swiss Family Robinson. The Library offers books, movies, magazines, video games and much more to keep your summer filled with adventure. Check out the Event page on the library website for great pro-grams to attend. It is all free, but don’t forget your library card!

Summer Reading Online: It’s Easy!The library’s annual summer reading program for the entire family begins June 1st. From the com-fort of your home computer you can register on-line for summer reading. It is as easy as gathering

your family’s library cards and visiting the library website at www.rhpl.org! Locate the Summer Reading icon on the webpage, select the program you wish to register for, insert your library card number and pin, verify, update and add additional information if needed. Click Submit. It is that easy, you are now registered! Registration can also be done while you are at the library.

Reading and Activity logs for the Read-With-Me and the Independent Readers Summer Reading Programs are available at the Youth Desk. You can also record your reading time online. When you achieve a reading goal, you are notified to come to the library for your prize. Don’t forget to check the website for additional ways to earn reading time and fun activi-ties to do. Registration is open from June 1 to August 13 to children who reside in Rochester, Rochester Hills and Oakland Township. Children must have their own library cards to register.

We the People Bookshelf

The Library was selected by the National Endowment for the Humani-ties to receive a grant for the 2009 We the People “Picturing America” Bookshelf. The grant includes a collection of 21 books, including 17 titles plus three translated into Spanish, exploring the premise that a nation’s literature, as well as its visual art, can be a window into its character, ideals and aspirations. The program and material presented by the NEH in cooperation with the American Library Association en-courages young people to read and understand great literature while exploring themes related to ideas and ideals unique to American his-tory. Visit Youth Services to check out this new collection of books provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association.

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Express yourself @ your library this summer! Everyone knows the library loves reading, but this sum-mer we’re letting you try a few different things to earn those fabu-lous prizes. Come sign up for our Teen Summer Challenge starting June 1! Complete the challenge for your ticket into the Summer Read-ing Finale on August 24.

Fan Art CompetitionSubmissions accepted from June 1 to August 1

Submit your fan art (artwork inspired by characters or stories created by someone else) to our contest! Win fabulous prizes and see your work displayed in the Library! More details and entry form on the teen events page.

Downtown Scavenger HuntSaturday, June 13, 2–5 p.m.Meet in the Second Floor Conference Room at 2 p.m.

You asked for it, so we’re bringing it back, bigger and better than ever! Yes, we’re scavenging downtown Rochester again. Meet upstairs to get your team and your clues. Bring a digital camera if you’ve got one! Adult supervision is not provided.

After-hours Capture the Flag!Saturday, July 25 5:45–10 p.m.Meet in the Lobby

Come to the library just before it closes for a rip-roar-ing game of capture the flag! You must register for this program. A required permission slip is available at the teen webpage or the Adult Reference Desk.

Summer Wednesdays @ Your Library:GNBC – Graphic Novel Book Club

Wednesdays, June 10, June 24, July 8, July 22, August 12 and August 26, 7–9 p.m.Second Floor Conference Room

We’re hanging out to comment on our favorite manga, anime, video games, and ridiculous youtube clips.

Often includes spontaneous games and/or dance par-ties. Always includes snacks. We love new faces!

Ages 13–18 are welcome at our teen programs. If you have questions or comments, please call Kricket at 248-650-5683 or e-mail kricket.hoekstra@rhpl.org. More info on everything at www.rhpl.org/teen.

Video Game DaysSaturdays, June 6*, July 11 and August 1**3–6 p.m., Multipurpose Room

Drop in for some teen-only free-play—we have Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Naruto, Rock Band 2, Mario Kart, Guitar Hero, Karaoke Revolution, and more. No registra-tion required. Games will be rated T or E.

*June 6 Video Game Day will be a Super Smash Brothers Brawl Tournament. Be here no later than 3:15 p.m. to join the brackets. First and second place receive prizes. Regular freeplay also.

**August 1 Video Game Day will be a Guitar Hero III Tournament. Again, be here no later than 3:15 p.m. to sign up. Again, first and second place get prizes. Again…regular freeplay also.

Random Anime Sampler Night Wednesdays, July 1 and August 197–9 p.m., Second Floor Conference Room

Our anime guru Phil selects delightful episodes of hi-larious anime to view as we eat delicious snack foods.

Zine MeetingsWednesdays, June 17 and July 297–9 p.m.Second Floor Conference Room

Continuing the fine work on RHPL’s teen zine. All teens are welcome to plan and contribute fan art and info

about comics, books, video games, movies, music, or whatever to an awesome little print publication. As al-ways…snacks.

D&D EveningsWednesdays, July 15 and August 57–9 p.m.Second Floor Conference Room

Fight bizarre monsters at the library! As usual, all levels of talent welcome. We’ve got dice. We’ve got snacks. Feel free to bring a favorite character or create a new one.

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Bookmobile StopBookmobile customers are invited to participate in this summer’s library wide read-ing program, Master the Art of Reading: Be Creative @ Your Library. Youth, teen, adult and large print reading contests qualify Bookmobilers for prizes. Registration packets are available beginning June 1 and prizewinners will be announced in early August. For current Bookmobile updates, visit www.rhpl.org/bookmobile.

Monday2–3 p.m. Streamwood Estates Condominiums -1900 Streamwood3:30–4:30 p.m. Avon Hills Co-Op - 1400 Drexelgate5:15–6:15 p.m. S & M Market - 10 Rochester Rd.7:15–8:15 p.m. Rochester First Assembly of God - 4435 N. Rochester Rd.

Tuesday2–3 p.m. Creekside Village Estates - SW Corner of Runyon Rd. & Dequindre3:30–4:30 p.m. St. Mary of the Hills Catholic Church - 2675 John R.5-6 p.m. Avondale Meadows Upper Elementary School - 1432 W. Auburn7–8 p.m. Hampton Community Center - 254 Hampton Circle

Wednesday (A) is the first and third Wednesday of each month.9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Head Start/Hamlin Elementary School - 270 W. Hamlin*11 a.m.–12 p.m. Creative Educational Center - 1875 W. Auburn1:15 p.m.–2:15 p.m. Head Start/Hamlin Elementary School - 270 W. Hamlin*2:45–3:45 p.m. White Rose Academy - 1221 E. Avon Rd.4–5 p.m. Rochester Estates - 700 LeGrand Blvd.7–8 p.m. Reuther Middle School - 1430 E. Auburn

Wednesday (B) is the second and fourth Wednesday of each month.9:30–10:30 a.m. Kiddie Academy - 2600 S. Livernois 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Brooklands Elementary School/Rochester Adult Center for Education - 480 E. Auburn1–2 p.m. Children’s Choice- 871 Oakwood St.2:30–3:30 p.m. All Seasons of Rochester Hills - 175 E. Nawakwa4–5 p.m. Rochester Estates - 700 LeGrand Blvd. 7–8 p.m. Reuther Middle School - 1430 E. Auburn

These stops run every Wednesday including fifth Wednesdays.

Thursday2–3 p.m. American House Village - 3741 S. Adams3:30–4:30 p.m. University Presbyterian Church - 1385 S. Adams5–6 p.m. West Middle School - 500 Old Perch7–8 p.m. Brewster Elementary School - 1535 Brewster

Saturday10–11 a.m. Country Creek Commons Shopping Center - NW Corner of Adams Rd. and Silverbell Rd.11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Delta Kelly Elementary School - 3880 N. Adams1:30–2:30 p.m. Woodland Estates - 1441 W. Romeo3–4 p.m. Baldwin Elementary School - 4325 Bannister

*According to the RCS calendar

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From the DirectorChristine Lind Hage

If You Can Learn, You Can Live

These tough economic times have shaken many of us to our core. Will we be able to meet our finan-cial obligations? Keep our home? Educate our chil-dren? Keep or find a job? Even if disaster has not hit your family, you may have a general feeling of unrest about the future.

What many people are looking for is a sense of security, comfort and a safe haven. The Rochester Hills Public Library can be that place for you. When you think of the Library, what is the first thing that pops into your mind? Probably books … maybe reading…maybe movies…maybe programs. Certainly reading and viewing materials can take us out of the present world into a more comfortable place in time. Whether you dream about a more exciting life by reading Flaubert’s Madame Bovary or escape through a romance novel, the Library has something to help you find a safe haven.

But if you want to do more than escape, the Library can help you. What we are seeing is an increased demand for materials that help you control your life. Whether you need information on finding a job, sell-ing a home, preparing a resume, preparing for an interview or want to review job postings by industry, the Rochester Hills Public Library has materials to help you. Our reference librarians are working with other area libraries, social service and employment agencies to provide the in-formation on our website under “Jobs and Careers”. We have also sched-uled a free program at 2 p.m. on June 24th on how to use Reference USA. This valuable online resource will help you with all phases of job searching and will be taught by a representative from Reference USA.

Job loss also impacts a family’s health and childcare options. The Library can point you to local resources that can make a difference in your daily life. Whether you are employed or not, you may be facing some life changing challenges and the Library is here to help you make wise decisions. Although we are not trained counselors, we can offer you a supportive ear and can point you toward the best materials and services to aid you in your decision making.

If you are looking for a safe haven, think of the Rochester Hills Public Library. We have the resources to help you avoid potential mistakes so you can continue to learn and therefore live a better life. Just ask us, we’re here to help you!

Christine Lind Hage 248-650-7122 Christine.Hage@rhpl.org

General Information

ClosedMay 23–25 ................Memorial DaySundays ...... June 14–September 13 July 4 ................ Independence DaySeptember 5-7 ................Labor Day

HoursMonday–Thursday ............... 9:00–9Friday .................................. 9:00–6Saturday .............................. 9:00–6Sunday (Sept. 20–School year) . 1–6

Phone NumbersGeneral .....................248-656-2900Adult Services .................650-7130Youth Services .................650-7140Outreach Services ............650-7150Bookmobile......................650-7150TDD .................................650-7153Hours ...............................650-7170Book Renewals–Auto. ......650-7173Book Renewals–Person ....650-7174Friends’ Membership .......650-7160Friends’ Events ................650-7176Friends’ Book Sales .........650-7178Friends’ Library Store ......650-7179

Library BoardDoug Tull .........................PresidentCharles Stouffer ...... Vice PresidentMadge Lawson ................. SecretaryBob Bonam ...................... TreasurerAnna Biliti ...........................TrusteeAnn Mickens .......................Trustee

LiaisonsCarolyn Phelps .Oakland Township Nancy Dossin.................. Rochester

Library DirectorChristine Lind Hage .............Christine.Hage@rhpl.org

The Library Board meets on the second Monday of the month. The meetings are open to the public and reasonable auxiliary aids and services are avail-able. Call 248-650-7122 for further information.

The News & Views StaffEllen Kieta–Editor, Kari Bryson, Anne Marie Eklund, Linda Fields, Lynne Fugate, Christine Lind Hage, Kricket Hoekstra, Karen Knox, Sheila Konen, Jaclyn Miller, Betty Ramey, Sue Walton, Karen Wiedman, Mary Wilson and Michelle Wisniewski

Behind the Scenes Tour of the LibraryWednesday, July 110–11:30 a.m.Multipurpose Room

Join Director Christine Hage for a behind the scenes tour of the li-brary. We will begin the tour in the Multipurpose Room and proceed to various areas of the library. Registration is not required. For more information, please call 248-650-7124.

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Friends Store Offers a Win-WinYou can’t go wrong at the Friends Library Store. Our selection of unique merchandise and tradi-tional favorites makes it a great place to find those special gifts you won’t find other places. Now the store offers you another way to win. A renowned Wisconsin quilt artist has graciously donated a fabulous youth quilt to the store, and you have a chance to win it. During the month of May, for each $25 you spend, you earn a drawing ticket.

Called the “I-Spy Quilt,” this future heirloom measures 40” x 54” and features 144 different patterned fabrics. (See quilt detail, above.) Children and adults alike can spend hours discovering the object or animal in each col-orful square. Shop the Friends Store for your chance to win and win again…with wonderful treasures you can buy to support the library PLUS a chance to take home this beautiful quilt. See the store for full drawing details.

Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library

Summer Used Book ‘Mini’ Sale

July 24 & 25Limited categories, mostly fiction

Do you have a couple hours that you can spare each week? The store is in need of volunteers, either to work a shift or to substitute from time to time. Call Wynn if you can help at 248-650-3731.