LIBRARY BOARD MEETINGS
NEXT BOARD MEETING
February 28 @ 9:00 a.m.
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Meetings open to public.
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LIBRARY CLOSINGS
Holiday Closings 2012
Memorial Day Weekend
May 26, 27, 28
Independence Day
July 4
Labor Day Weekend
September 1, 2, 3
Thanksgiving Day
November 22
Christmas Eve & Day
December 24, 25
New Year's Eve & Day
December 31 & January 1
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Resignation of Library Trustee, Betty VanHellen
It is with great sadness that the Library announce the resignation of long time board member and Friend of the Library, Mrs. Betty VanHellen. Mrs. VanHellen has been involved with the Library for many years, serving on the Library Board for over 35 years. She was an avid reader, and great supporter of the original library building in 1983 and the renovation in 2003. Mrs. VanHellen served as President, Vice President and Treasurer and also on many committees. She has been unflagging in her support of the Library. Her contributions to the Library and to the community through her works at the Library are immeasurable. She will be greatly missed both for her service and her cheerful spirit.
Bridgman Public Library Presents
COASTLINE CHILDREN'S FILM FESTIVAL
The mission of the Coastline Children's Film Festival is to bring high quality independent films and animation for children and young adults to Berrien County and to present them - on the big screen - as shared theatrical experiences for the whole family and community. The anchor event for the organization is an annual festival held over the first two weeks of February, in locations throughout the county, with occasional screenings of films, in between the core festival. Recognizing that film and animation are still among the most accessible and innovative media for the communication of stotries and ideas, both historical and contemporary, the CCFF also sees the provision of educational opportunities as central to its mission. Alongside the screening of animated and live action films, features, shorts and documentaries, our festival particpants will have the opportunity to learn about the history of the medium, as well as the craft of filmmaking through hands-on workshops and filmmaker presentations.
All films for 5 years and older
Saturday - February 4
10:30 - Abel's Island & Marzipan Pig
12:30 - The Man Who Walked Two Towers & The Way Things Go
Thursday, February 9
6:00 - Louder Than a Bomb
(recommended for 13 years and older)
Saturday, February 11
10:30 - A Group of Short Films
12:00 - Eleanor's Secret
Seeing a movie can be like a visit to a wonder-filled land we may never come across in our everyday lives.
WE'VE GOT CHOCOLATE!!
Celebrate Chocolate Lover's Month on Valentine's Day!! Click here for more info.
AMAZING FAMILY EVENTS!
Mondays have never been more AMAZING!!
Join us each Monday for Amazing Monday Family Events!
COMPUTER CLASSES
Computer help is as close as your library!! We have developed computer classes to help you, from beginner to advanced. From Facebook to Word, right click or left, Ted and Lane have a program to help you. A Dell laptop is available for your use, thanks to our Friends of the Bridgman Library.
For information on specific classes, click here.
Ted, the tech guy, is available to assist you in improving your skills in Windows or OS X. He will be in the Community Room every Thursday from 3-4 pm answering questions. We are looking forward to offering a variety of different computer classes in the future.
ANCESTRY LIBRARY EDITION
Attention all genealogists: The Bridgman Library now subscribes to Ancestry Library Edition! The Friends of the Bridgman Library have generously provided the patrons of our library with this new tool for searching and finding our ancestors. We have a computer dedicated to genealogy, but you may use any computer in the library or your laptop on our wi-fi. The staff is always happy to help you. TEENS: genealogy isn't just for adults. You can use your iPad or iPhone too.
Scrapbooking Class
On February 18th, from 10 am to 3:30 pm, Creative Memories consultant, Sue Tolsma, will teach participants scrapbooking techniques in
Traditional and Digital formats.
This program is for beginners to expert. Bring a lunch and stay all day or just come for a couple of hours. Sign up is required.
FREE HEALTH EDUCATION SERIES
Lakeland HealthCare will present a free series of classes designed with your health and well-being in mind. ALL CLASSES BEGIN AT 6:30 p.m.
NEW DATES AND TIMES !!!
Due to popular demand Lakeland Health will repeat their health series in the evenings. Join us on:
February 28 6:30 p.m. Stroke Presentation
March 27 6:30 p.m. Preventing Falls
April 24 6:30 p.m. Act in Time - Heart Attack Signs
May 29 6:30 p.m. Stop Stressing Your Heart
For more information, call (269) 556-2872. Registration is encouraged but not required. Walk-ins are welcome.
BLOOD DRIVE
The Bridgman Library sponsor's a blood drive every 8 weeks on Wednesday's from 1 to 5 pm. Walk-ins are always welcome. Sign up's begin two weeks before each blood drive.
March 7, 2012
May 2, 2012
June 27, 2012
August 22, 2012
October 17, 2012
December 12, 2012
Knit N Yarn
Bridgman Library is home to the Knit n' Yarn knitters. This group welcomes anyone who does needle crafts of any kind. If you would like to join the group, they meet every Monday and Thursday from 1 to 3 pm and the third Tuesday of each month at 6 pm. It doesn't matter your level of expertise, beginner or master or no experience at all, the members would be happy to welcome you to the group. For more i
information contact the Library at 269-465-3663. Click here for more information.
Pawsitive Reading
"The dog is man’s best friend” the old saying goes, and the Bridgman Public Library is helping to prove that with its Pawsitive Reading program, which began in September. Click here for more information
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