SUMMER READING BEGINS
Monday, June 5 @ All Branches
REGISTER NOW AT summerreading.dcl-lib.org!
Summer Reading is coming to the Dickinson County Library! Registration for the 2017 Summer Reading program will begin on Monday, June 5 at All Branches of the Dickinson County Library. Patrons of all ages may stop by and sign-up for the program, or register from home through our website, www.dcl-lib.org. This summer’s theme is “Build a Better World!” Patrons of all ages will celebrate new ways to participate in building up our community and the world around us.
With generous community support, the library will host entertaining and educational performances including “Cameron Zvara—Magician. Entertainer. Balloon Artist.”, Phyllis Carlson, Exotic Animal Pet Rescue, the Bergonzi String Quartet, the Michigan Science Center, the Lake Effect Quintet, Soundz of Time with Jan & Gino, the Cornish Pump Mining Museum, Snakes Alive, Alex Thomas & Friends, Bubble Wonders, and Nerf Mobile Games. Traditional favorites and unique new programs abound for all ages!
Preschool storytime, “Building Little Readers,” will feature guest storytellers; children will recycle household items into pet toys for shelter animals and collage crafts for home; teens will create food masterpieces at Teen Iron Chef; and adults will learn about home safety and preserving nature while saving some time for fun with Lego building and board games!
Visit the library to pick up a Summer Reading brochure for information about these great programs and more!
Bergonzi String Quartet
Friday, June 23, 2 PM @ Main
Explore the secret language of music at this free concert for families by the Bergonzi String Quartet, Friday, June 23, 2 PM at the Dickinson County Library—Main Branch in Iron Mountain as part of the Pine Mountain Music Festival. This family-oriented performance by the world-renowned Bergonzi String Quartet will demonstrate how the hidden elements of sound transform and shape the musical messages that make us feel different emotions. Refreshments will follow the concert. Refreshments are sponsored by the Friends of the Dickinson County Library.
Watch & Play Day featuring SUMMER WARS
Saturday, June 24, All Day (Movie at 11 AM) @ Main
Families and patrons of all ages are invited to Watch & Play Day, Saturday, June 24 at the Dickinson County Library—Main Branch in Iron Mountain! Board and card games will be available all day for players of any age, with the movie showing, Summer Wars, showing at 11 AM. This anime film features everyday heroes who must win games against an artificial intelligence to save the day! Visit the library just for the movie showing, or play some games and take a break during the film! Summer Wars is rated PG-13.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Dickinson County Library.
Making Pet Toys
Monday, June 26, 10:30 AM @ Solomonson
Monday, June 26, 1 PM @ Main
Craft a better world for shelter animals at Making Pet Toys, Monday, June 26, 10:30 AM at the Dickinson County Library—Solomonson Branch in Norway, and 1 PM at the Main Branch in Iron Mountain. We’ll use donated t-shirts to make knotted toys for cats and dogs! Participants are invited to make toys to be donated to Upper Peninsula animal shelters, as well as extras for their own pets. This program is for children grades 4 and up. Younger children can have a fun time with siblings or challenge other tweens and teens to see who can make the most toys in the allotted time! This program is sponsored by Hahner Law Offices.
Building Little Readers Storytime
Tuesday, June 27, 10 AM @ Main
Preschool storytime takes on a community focus with Building Little Readers, Tuesdays, June 13, 20, and 27, 10 AM at the Dickinson County Library—Main Branch in Iron Mountain, Wednesdays, June 14 and 28, 10:30 AM at the North Dickinson Branch in Felch, and Wednesday, June 21, 10:30 AM at the Solomonson Branch in Norway. Storytime presenters from our community will read stories and engage preschool children (ages 0-5) in fun activities and crafts to build literacy skills.
This month’s presenters include Aimee Tatangelo, Stacy Harrison, and Renee Grenier!
Building Little Readers Storytimes are sponsored by David & Elsa Brule.
Page by Page Book Club
Tuesday, June 27, 6 PM @ Main
The Page by Page Book Club will meet Tuesday, June 27, 6 PM at the Dickinson County Library. The Page by Page book selection for June will be chosen at the May meeting: attend the program to cast your vote! The selection will be advertised on our website, www.dcl-lib.org/pbpbookclub, where you can also find reading guides and past selections. New members are always welcome!
Building Little Readers Storytime
Wednesdays, June 28, 10:30 AM @ North Dickinson
Preschool storytime takes on a community focus with Building Little Readers, Tuesdays, June 13, 20, and 27, 10 AM at the Dickinson County Library—Main Branch in Iron Mountain, Wednesdays, June 14 and 28, 10:30 AM at the North Dickinson Branch in Felch, and Wednesday, June 21, 10:30 AM at the Solomonson Branch in Norway. Storytime presenters from our community will read stories and engage preschool children (ages 0-5) in fun activities and crafts to build literacy skills.
This month’s presenters include Aimee Tatangelo, Stacy Harrison, and Renee Grenier!
Building Little Readers Storytimes are sponsored by David & Elsa Brule.
Energy Science Festival
Wednesday, June 28, 6 PM @ Main
Explore science on the move at the Energy Science Festival presented by Michigan Science Center, Wednesday, June 28, 6-7:30 PM at the Dickinson County Library—Main Branch in Iron Mountain! Visit stations demonstrating science experiments and hands-on activities which feature the science of energy and motion! Patrons of all ages are invited to explore and discover the science concepts that make the world go round!
This program is sponsored by Dr. Dale and Lucy Shampo.
Lake Effect Quintet
Thursday, June 29, 10 AM @ Main
Get jazzed up for this free concert for families! The Lake Effect Quintet will perform Thursday, June 29, 10 AM at the Dickinson County Library—Main Branch in Iron Mountain as part of the Pine Mountain Music Festival. This family-oriented performance by the talented Lake Effect Quintet will introduce children to the sounds and stories of jazz music. Refreshments will follow the concert. Refreshments are sponsored by the Friends of the Dickinson County Library.
Green Household with Hope Aderman
Thursday, June 29, 6:30 PM @ Main
Reduce your ecological footprint by attending Green Household with Hope Aderman, Thursday, June 29, 6:30 PM at the Dickinson County Library—Main Branch in Iron Mountain. This presentation will provide you with green solutions for household cleaning and cooking challenges, including recipes! Bring your questions for this local expert as you Build a Better World starting at home! This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Dickinson County Library.
Make-N-Take Craft
July 3-8 @ All Branches
Celebrate Summer Reading with a Make-N-Take Craft for kids of all ages July 3-8 at All Branches of the Dickinson County Library! Kids can stop by any time during the week to make their own delightful craft. This summer’s Make-N-Take Crafts are sponsored by the
Iron Mountain-Kingsford Women’s Club.
Closed for Independence Day
Tuesday, July 4 @ All Branches
The Dickinson County Library and branches will be closed on Tuesday, July 4 in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.
Regular hours will resume on Wednesday, July 5.
Three Little Pigs Puppet Show with Ginnie Adams
Tuesday, July 11, 10 AM @ Main
Wednesday, July 12, 10:30 AM @ Solomonson
Preschool children and families are invited to the Three Little Pigs Puppet Show with Ginnie Adams, Tuesday, July 11, 10 AM at the Dickinson County Library—Main Branch in Iron Mountain, and Wednesday, July 12, 10:30 AM at the Solomonson Branch in Norway! Guest presenter Ginnie Adams will present the story of the Three Little Pigs retold as a puppet show featuring several songs. Families are welcome to attend! These programs are sponsored by David & Elsa Brule as part of the Building Little Readers storytime series.
Soundz of Time with Jan & Gino: We're Havin' A Party!
Tuesday, July 11, 6 PM @ Solomonson
The Soundz of Time featuring Jan and Gino present We’re Havin’ A Party, Tuesday, July 11, 6 PM at the Dickinson County Library—Solomonson Branch in Norway! Join us in the courtyard for a fun summer performance! High energy entertainment duo Jan and Gino will feature songs of Sam Cooke, Brenda Lee, Chubby Checker, Fats Domino and more in their signature show! Ice cream will be available during the show! All are welcome to attend. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Dickinson County Library.
A Novel Bunch Book Club
Wednesday, July 12, 2 PM @ Solomonson
A Novel Bunch Book Club will meet Wednesday, July 12, 2 PM at the Dickinson County Library—Solomonson Branch in Norway. The Novel Bunch book selection is chosen at the meeting each month for the upcoming month: attend the program to cast your vote! The selection will be advertised on our website, www.dcl-lib.org/norwaybookclub, where you can also find reading guides and past selections.
New members are always welcome!
Family Games Night
Wednesday, July 12, 6 PM @ Main and @ Solomonson
Join us for a Family Games Night, Wednesday, July 12, 6-7:30 PM at the Dickinson County Library—Main Branch in Iron Mountain and Solomonson Branch in Norway! Kids, teens, and families are invited to drop in any time during the program to play our variety of board and card games, or bring your own games! Bring a game buddy, or challenge other attendees to a friendly competition!
Home, Tweet Home
Thursday, July 13, 1 PM @ Solomonson
Saturday, July 15, 10 AM @ Main
Invite birds to your yard with Home, Tweet Home, Thursday, July 13, 1 PM at the Dickinson County Library—Solomonson Branch in Norway, and Saturday, July 15, 10 AM at the Main Branch in Iron Mountain. Learn about architecture for avians with this fun program for children in grades K-5 accompanied by an adult! The housing preferences of various types of birds will be discussed, and attendees will craft and decorate bird houses using recycled juice cartons! Feel free to bring your own clean, dry juice cartons to donate or use for this craft. Some cartons will be made available. This program is sponsored by Hahner Law Offices.
Mechanical Wonders
Monday, July 17, 10 AM @ Cornish Pump Mining Museum
Take a tour of Upper Peninsula history during Mechanical Wonders, Monday, July 17, 10 AM at the Cornish Pump Mining Museum in Iron Mountain. Local historian William Cummings and members of the museum board will guide children in grades 2-12 on a tour of the museum, highlighting three mechanical wonders: the Cornish Pumping Engine, a WWII CG-4A Glider, and a 1939 Ford V8 Woody Station Wagon! Attendees will meet at the Cornish Pump Mining Museum. A permission slip signed by a parent must be submitted to the library no later than Wednesday, July 12 for a child to attend. For permission slips, directions, and more information, please visit or call the Dickinson County Library—Main Branch in Iron Mountain at 774-1218. This program is sponsored by the Menominee Range Historical Foundation.
Building Little Readers Storytime
Tuesdays, July 18 and 25, 10 AM @ Main
Preschool storytime takes on a community focus with Building Little Readers, Tuesdays, July 18, and 25, 10 AM at the Dickinson County Library—Main Branch in Iron Mountain, Wednesday, July 19, 10:30 AM at the North Dickinson Branch in Felch, and Wednesday, July 26, 10:30 AM at the Solomonson Branch in Norway. Guest storytime presenters from our community will read stories and engage preschool children (ages 0-5) in fun activities and crafts to build literacy skills. This month’s presenters include Ginnie Adams, Stacy Harrison, Mary Beth Schuiteman, and Jessica Coron! Building Little Readers Storytimes are sponsored by David & Elsa Brule.
Building Little Readers Storytime
Wednesday, July 19, 10:30 AM @ North Dickinson
Preschool storytime takes on a community focus with Building Little Readers, Tuesdays, July 18, and 25, 10 AM at the Dickinson County Library—Main Branch in Iron Mountain, Wednesday, July 19, 10:30 AM at the North Dickinson Branch in Felch, and Wednesday, July 26, 10:30 AM at the Solomonson Branch in Norway. Guest storytime presenters from our community will read stories and engage preschool children (ages 0-5) in fun activities and crafts to build literacy skills. This month’s presenters include Ginnie Adams, Stacy Harrison, Mary Beth Schuiteman, and Jessica Coron! Building Little Readers Storytimes are sponsored by David & Elsa Brule.
Building Little Readers Storytime
Wednesday, July 26, 10:30 AM @ Solomonson
Preschool storytime takes on a community focus with Building Little Readers, Tuesdays, July 18, and 25, 10 AM at the Dickinson County Library—Main Branch in Iron Mountain, Wednesday, July 19, 10:30 AM at the North Dickinson Branch in Felch, and Wednesday, July 26, 10:30 AM at the Solomonson Branch in Norway. Guest storytime presenters from our community will read stories and engage preschool children (ages 0-5) in fun activities and crafts to build literacy skills. This month’s presenters include Ginnie Adams, Stacy Harrison, Mary Beth Schuiteman, and Jessica Coron! Building Little Readers Storytimes are sponsored by David & Elsa Brule.
Snakes Alive!
Wednesday, July 19, 2 PM @ Norway City Hall
Wednesday, July 19, 6 PM @ Main
Build up your snake and reptile knowledge with Snakes Alive, Wednesday, July 19, 2 PM at Norway City Hall and 6 PM at the Dickinson County Library—Main Branch in Iron Mountain! Snakes Alive! is a national touring program led by herpetologist Tom Kessenich that offers an exciting, hands-on and educational experience. Get up close and personal with a wide variety of live animals, and learn about their life cycles in nature and captivity. This program is open to all ages, and is sure to amaze! This program is sponsored by David & Elsa Brule.
Compassion Crafts
Thursday, July 20, 6:30 PM @ Main
Craft a better world with Compassion Crafts, Thursday, July 20, 6:30 PM at the Dickinson County Library—Main Branch in Iron Mountain! Exercise your compassion and take on these handmade community service opportunities to Build a Better World! Creative crafters from our community will present instructions and examples of craft projects, including recycling plastic bags into sleeping mats, sewing dresses for children using pillowcases, and several knitted creations. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Dickinson County Library.
Watch & Play Day featuring Up
Saturday, July 22 @ Main
Games Available 9 AM-1 PM, Movie at 11 AM
Families and patrons of all ages are invited to Watch & Play Day, Saturday, July 22 at the Dickinson County Library—Main Branch in Iron Mountain. Board and card games will be available all day for players of any age, with a movie showing of Disney Pixar’s Up at 11 AM! Visit the library just for the movie showing, or play some games and take a break during the film! Up is rated PG. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Dickinson County Library.
Animation Workshop with Alex Thomas & Friends
Monday, July 24, 1 PM @ Main
Get pixilated during this Animation Workshop with Alex Thomas & Friends, Monday, July 24, 1 PM at the Dickinson County Library—Main Branch in Iron Mountain! This workshop, presented by Alex Thomas & Friends, will demonstrate the pixilation animation technique, which transforms still photos into an animated video! Young adults in grades 6 & up are invited to this workshop. Registration is required. All participants will receive a DVD of the video made at this program! This program is sponsored by Hall Orthodontics.
The Page by Page Book Club
Tuesday, July 25, 6 PM @ Main
The Page by Page Book Club will meet Tuesday, July 25, 6 PM at the Dickinson County Library—Main Branch in Iron Mountain. The Page by Page book selection for July will be chosen at the June meeting: attend the program to cast your vote! The selection will be advertised on our website, www.dcl-lib.org/pbpbookclub, where you can also find reading guides and past selections. New members are always welcome!
Reuse, Recycle, Rebuild
Wednesday, July 26, 10 AM @ Main
Wednesday, July 26, 1 PM @ Solomonson
Thursday, July 27, 1 PM @ North Dickinson
Turn thrift into gifts through crafty recycling at Reuse, Recycle, Rebuild, Wednesday, July 26, 10 AM at the Dickinson County Library—Main Branch in Iron Mountain, Wednesday, July 26, 1 PM at the Solomonson Branch in Norway, and Thursday, July 27, 1 PM at the North Dickinson Branch in Felch! Rebuild your jewelry collection or stock up on gift ideas at this program. Children in grades 3-5 can make pendants using clothespin springs and beads. Young adults in grades 6-12 can stretch their creativity by reusing the covers of discarded books to make artsy cuff bracelets. Attendees of all ages can recycle milk jugs into fancy cutout rings! All craft supplies will be provided. Join us to see where your creativity will take you! This program is sponsored by Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Homes, Inc.
Lego Challenges for Adults
Thursday, July 27, 6 PM @ Main
Remember the fun of Legos and childhood at Lego Challenges for Adults, Thursday, July 27, 6 PM at the Dickinson County Library—Main Branch in Iron Mountain! Building a Better World starts with building yourself up! Combine nostalgia for childhood and stress relief with this fun program for adults. We’ll design Lego buildings and creations, and spend an evening playing and laughing. Parents of children who attend Lego Club are especially invited! This program is sponsored by David & Elsa Brule.