Family History Sleuth: Getting Started with Genealogy
With so much information available online and at the library, getting started on your family history has never been easier. Kris Rzepczynski, a coordinator at the Library of Michigan, will highlight the tools available to help sleuth out your long, lost relatives. This program will explore key resources, including census records and newspapers, online tools and databases to assist you in your research, and successful strategies for finding your elusive ancestors. Join us July 24th at 7:00 PM.Mango Languages Just Got Bigger!
Language lovers, rejoice! Mango Languages just got twice as big! Ten new chapters and over 1,000 additional learning hours have been added to 42 language courses. The new content will be automatically added to your Mango database. When you log in with your library card to start, you will be accessing all the new materials as well.Impact Survey
Humane Society of Huron Valley Wish List Drive
The Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) graciously let us film some of their furry friends for our CYS promos and badge videos. To return the favor we are asking that you help us support the cuddly animals of HSHV by donating to our Wish List drive. We will have a receiving box near the entrance of the library and will accept donations starting on Thursday, July 17 through the end of the day on Friday, August 1. Top items requested by HSHV are:
- Gently used bath towels, small blankets, and small pet beds that can be washed.
- Dog and cat food in the original unopened bag within 3 months after the expiration date.
- Dog and cat food in the original opened bag within 3 months after the expiration date, providing it is free of bugs or rodent waste.
But that is only the tip of the iceberg of the many items that help HVHS care for their residents. For more donation ideas, please visit their website for a complete wish list of items.
As an added bonus, supporting this donation drive will also earn you your CYS Animal Lover On the Scene badge.
Celebrate National Dance Day
Batman's 75th Anniversary Celebration
Let's celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Batman! Come to our awesome
program on 
Wednesday, July 23 from 7:00 to 8:00 PM where we will celebrate all things Batman. We'll have a batty birthday snack, make a craft, and watch an episode of the Batman cartoon show. Costumes welcome! This program is open to kids ages 5-9 years old with a caregiver. Registration opens May 26, 2014.
Parenting Seminar: Excellent Education during Early Childhood
On July 26 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM we are welcoming Sr. Leonor J Esnard, Principal of Adrian Dominican Montessori Teacher Education Institute (http://www.admtei.org/) for an informative session covering a variety of important topics including:
- Ages and stages of a child's brain development and early cognitive development
- Building concentration, confidence, coordination, independence and order
- Tenents of the Montessory philosophy
- Using the Montessori philosophy at home to encourage positive brain development.
And much, much more.
