Saturday May 19th 1:00pm Graubner Library
Enjoy a movie presented in the meeting room at the Graubner Library. All films are shown on a large screen projector in High Definition. Snacks and drinks are allowed but must be kept in the meeting room. Films@RDL is made possible with the support of the Friends of the Romeo District Library.

Saturday May 19th 4:00pm Graubner Library
Enjoy a movie presented in the meeting room at the Graubner Library. All films are shown on a large screen projector in High Definition. Snacks and drinks are allowed but must be kept in the meeting room. Films@RDL is made possible with the support of the Friends of the Romeo District Library.

Thursday May 24th 7:00 pm Graubner
Just as picnic and party season rolls up, a program to get the attention of your taste buds. Learn new ways to prepare healthy and tasty side dishes for any party menu. Join celebrated Chef Fran Salvatore as she walks us through recipes and tips for preparing healthy summer salads. Samples and recipes will be provided.  Seating is limited – registration is suggested.

April 1, 2012 – October 1, 2012

Did you  know that you can check out a pass for Michigan State Parks, recreation areas, museums and historical sites at the library…FOR FREE?                

The Park & Read program offers the opportunity for Michigan library cardholders to check out a one day pass into any Michigan state park, recreation area, or 11 museums and historic sites.

The one-day pass (a $10 savings) also provides free, one-time access to any of the more than 500 events scheduled to take place within the state parks throughout the summer. Passes are valid for seven days from checkout and are good for day use only. Many participating parks even offer hammocks for loan. Set up under a shady tree and read, snooze or watch the clouds drift.

For more information and a list of participating museums and parks, please visit http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-153–275669–,00.html

May 082012

Thursday May 24 6:00 pm Kezar Library

Romance Author, Karen White Owens, will be speaking about the importance of the Romance genre and why you should write one yourself!

Karen White Owens is a lifelong resident of DetroitMichigan. She earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology and master of library and information science from WayneStateUniversity. In addition to writing, she is the director at the Lenox Township Library.
            Ms. Owens is the author of nine romance novels and two novellas. Her 2004 novel, Circles of Love received a 4-1/2 Gold review from Romantic Times Book Club, the highest honor an author can receive and was nominated Best Multicultural Novel for 2004. Her follow up book, Love Changes Everything received 4-1/2 stars Romantic Times Book Club and top pick for November 2005. Her next novel, I Can Make You Love Me was released October 6, 2009.
            Currently she works as a part time instructor atWayneStateUniversity’s Interdisciplinary Studies Program, teaching writing communications skills to undergraduate students. At Wayne County Community College District, she teaches Introduction to Library Science.Gary her husband of twenty-two years is her biggest fan.

Apr 172012

Saturday June 9th 1:00 pm Graubner
Expert origamist Alaina Kelly is back to teach the traditional Japanese art of folding paper. It does not matter your skill level and all ages are welcome to stop by for a lesson.

The Pew Research Center Internet & American Life Project is conducting an online survey of library patrons. We ask that you take the survey to help us.  All responses will be confidential. The survey should take about 15 minutes.

The long wait is over for genealogists and family historians! The 1940 census is now available through ancestry.com and the  government’s census website.  Come on in to either Graubner or Kezar Library to research your family history today! New to the 1940 census is income and employment information. Don’t forget to save the date for the Genealogy Lock-In, May 5 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm at the Kezar Library!

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