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It is the mission of the Chippewa River District Library
System to provide materials and services to enrich,
enlighten, and inspire all of the people in our
community.

Chippewa River District Library Locations:

CRDL Main Location
VETERANS MEMORIAL LIBRARY (VML)

CRDL Locations Contents
FAITH JOHNSTON MEMORIAL LIBRARY (FJML)
FREMONT TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY LIBRARY (FTCL) Chippewa River District Library
SHEPHERD COMMUNITY LIBRARY (SCL) Fall 2017
TATE MEMORIAL LIBRARY (TML)
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LIBRARY CLOSINGS
Closed September 4 Director's Message
Closing at 5 p.m. November 22
Closed November 23 & 24 12
Race into Reading
CONTACT INFORMATION
989.773.3242 VML main phone 15
989.772.3280 VML fax number
CRDL Library Director x210 Discover
VML Checkout Desk x201
VML Help Desk x202 Branch Key:
VML Burgess Adult Computer Lab x204 VML - Veterans Memorial Library
SCL - Shepherd Community Library
989.828.6801 SCL phone FJML - Faith Johnston Memorial Library
989.433.0006 FJML phone FTCL - Fremont Township Community Library
TML- Tate Memorial Library
989.866.2550 FTCL phone
989.561.2480 TML phone

CRDL Board of Trustees
Thomas Delia, President
Ruth Helwig, Vice-President
Lynn Laskowsky, Treasurer
Elliott Parker, Secretary
Kati Mora, Trustee
Courtney Doyle, Trustee
Ruth Barrett, Trustee
Judy Sprague, Trustee

Friends of Veterans Memorial Library
Alice Jenicke, President
Susan Griffith, Vice-President
Lara Raisanen, Treasurer
Jamie Stowe, Recording Secretary
Karen Lee, Corresponding Secretary

Administration
Corey Friedrich, Library Director
Kristin Ellison, Finance Director

Magazine Layout
Sue Ellen Deni-Owen, Community
Relations & Graphic Arts


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DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE





Libraries are the great equalizer




Corey Friedrich, M.I.L.S.
Director of Chippewa River District Library






Libraries are great to have around. different social services agencies, explorations of topics raised in
I love being able to read a great assisting with the application the news reports. More recently,
book, try a movie outside of my process and, in some cases, libraries have become training
normal interests, or listen to a advocated for the citizen. More centers for information literacy.
new album in its entirety and not recently libraries have been the With the advent of the Internet
have to worry about my financial source for technological equality. and anyone having the ability to
investment. I can enjoy all of When personal computers publish whatever they would like
these things for free by utilizing the started showing up in the homes to a worldwide audience, libraries
library. These are only a few ways of the wealthy, libraries started have sought to help people
in which an individual can benefit purchasing computers for the determine what is fact and what is
from a library. However, a library public to use, as well as teaching fiction in what they read online.
also benefits the community in them how to use those computers.
its role as the “great equalizer,” When a connection to the Internet The library as a community center
watchdog, and community center. was an expensive proposition for is the function we most commonly
most Americans, libraries started see on display in libraries—people
Ever since the founding of the first using community resources to interacting with other people
American public library in Boston, pay for Internet access for all their through face-to-face contact,
in 1848, libraries have broken computers. The role of the “Great recorded media, library programs,
down barriers to equality. At first Equalizer” is one that libraries and the written word. When I look
this was simply providing access continue to play today. Whenever out the window of my office and
to information. While the wealthy something new comes along that see two people, who came to the
could purchase their own books causes a discrepancy in America library for different reasons, run
and attend college, the poor between the rich and the poor, into each other and engage in a
didn’t have the means to do those libraries step in to try to level the conversation it makes me happy
things. Public libraries broke down playing field. The more resources that I work in an institution that
this barrier by using community a library has, the better it is able encourages connection to others.
monies to purchase materials and to do this. Libraries build communities. All
loan them out to any community residents are welcome. We
member. But, sometimes the In partnership with a Free Press, connect to each other in this
barrier for people was literacy public libraries are the watchdogs space. But we aren’t limited
itself. When libraries perceived of our society. The press keep to only our neighbors. We can
this need, literacy classes were a vigilant eye on our institutions interact through space and time
established to enable people to and report what they see, both with others through the collections
read. When those individuals good and bad. This is essential to the library has. I like to think of
became readers, they also became a democracy. Libraries assist in the library as a city within a city.
more involved in the governing of this by helping to disseminate this Within our four walls at Veterans
our nation, the enrichment of self, information as well as expanding Memorial Library we have 50,000
and were able to become part on it. Not only do libraries provide authors, researchers, and artists
of the workforce. When urban access to the news media in all that are eager to meet the citizens
centers were dealing with mass its forms, but we also provide of Isabella County and share their
poverty, libraries stepped in to for the further expansion of passions with them.
assist citizens with connecting to these ideas through book-length

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ALEX THOMAS PUPPET SHOW


































































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SATURDAY


SEPTEMBER



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VETERANS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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THINGS THAT GO







BUMP
IN THE NIGHT





Join us for this live interactive program with creepy, crawly and other gross things!

saturday, october 14



11 a.m. and 1 p.m.



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register for 11 a.m.
register for 1 p.m.












nerf Mobile Games





with Joel Tacey Players will run, dodge, and dive as they try

to out-wit and out-blast the competition during
NERF Mobile Games!


We provide all NERF equipment including
blasters, darts, team vests, safety goggles, and
obstacles along with your friendly host Joel
Tacey, who will referee all of the exciting NERF
action!

Registration required. For ages 6 - 12.
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Libraries for Life: Give the Gift of Life


Join us at Unitarian Universalist Church, next
door to Veterans Memorial Library, to learn
about organ donation. Hear moving stories If our children are to succeed tomorrow, they must learn
from family members choosing organ donation to read today. In tomorrow’s world, our ability to get
through difficult times as well as those who have a job and to support ourselves and our families will
benefited from the gift of life. depend on how well we read. This fall your Chippewa
River District Library System is hosting PRIME TIME
Sunday, Oct. 1 at 2 p.m. FAMILY READING TIME. PRIME TIME is designed to
Unitarian Universalist Church help families help their children improve their reading
skills by involving the whole family in making reading
fun. PRIME TIME shows families how reading together
and openly discussing books can help children want
ASL @ CMU...AND YOU to read more often and become better readers as a
result. PRIME TIME doesn’t just help to improve reading
skills, it also has been proven to positively impact
student achievement by enhancing critical thinking and
Family fun time with American Sign Language reasoning skills. PRIME TIME is a unique program that
includes storytelling, reading, and discussion for parents
Join us at Veterans Memorial Library when we and children aged 6 to 10.
host students from CMU's American Sign Language
Program, as they teach elementary school age children A separate preschool program is also available for
and their families ASL signs, lead ASL games, and children age 3 to 5.
integrate ASL into cultural events.
The programs are free and include dinner, door prizes,
November 29, December 6 and 13 and a gift book each week.
4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Mondays • October 9 - November 13 • 6 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Library Veterans Memorial Library



Space is limited and registration is required. You can
register by calling 989-773-3242 ext. 202 and telling
them you would like to register for Prime Time. Only
one person from each family needs to register.
























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Food & Flicks Adults
Middle School: The Worst Years
Sept. of My Life (PG) with "be kind" COA iPad and iPhone
granola bars.
_______________________________ Workshop
_______________ Sept. 10 1 p.m. FTCL Camera and Photo Apps.
_______________________________ _______________________________
Sept. 19 2 p.m.
All branches closed COMMISSION ON AGING
Sept. 4 Food & Flicks _______________________________
Descendants 2 (PG) with Apples
_______________________________ Brown Bag Book
Sept. 17 2 p.m FJML Discussion Group
_______________________________
Dead Wake: the Last Crossing of the
Babies & Toddlers Lego Club Lusitania by Erik Larson.
_______________________________
Toddler Time Join us for a LEGO build where Sept. 20 12 p.m.. VML
you can use our bricks and your
Enjoy stories, music and imagination.
movement with babies, 10 - 24 _______________________________
months. Sept. 21 6 p.m. VML
_______________________________ _______________________________
Mondays 9:30 a.m. VML Oct.
_______________________________
Worldwide Day of Play
Wigglers Storytime Join us at the Mount Pleasant Dis-
covery Museum for the Worldwide
Enjoy stories that build early liter- Day of Play. We will be presenting _______________
acy skills in toddlers, 2 – 3 years. a hands-on activity where kids can
_______________________________ learn about the Sun, Moon and
Mondays 10:15 a.m. VML Earth and how they work together
_______________________________
in our solar system.*
Thomas the Tank Engine _______________________________
Sept. 29
4 p.m. MPDM
Stories, songs and rhymes about
trains! Free Thomas books on a Babies & Toddlers
first come, first served basis.
__________________________ Toddler Time
Sept. 18 10:15 a.m. VML Teens Enjoy stories, music and
_______________________________
Teen Advisory Board movement with babies, 10 - 24
months.
Family Storytime TAB is fun, friendly, and _______________________________
Enjoy stories that build early full of new experiences. Mondays 9:30 a.m. VML
_______________________________
literacy skills in children, infant - 5 _______________________________
years. Sept. 12 5 p.m. VML
_______________________________
_______________________________ Wigglers Storytime
Wednesdays 11:30 a.m. FJML Enjoy stories that build early liter-
Thursdays 10:15 a.m. VML Art Attack: Perler Beads acy skills in toddlers, 2 – 3 years.
Wednesdays 10:15 a.m. SCL Create your favorite character, _______________________________
_______________________________
animals, shapes or designs. Mondays 10:15 a.m. VML
Registration required. _______________________________
Music and Movement _______________________________
Sing and dance with your child, Sept. 19 6 p.m. SCL Family Storytime
__________________________________
infant – 5 years. Enjoy stories that build early
_______________________________ literacy skills in children, infant - 5
Sept. 1,15, 29 10:15 a.m. FJML Teen Tuesday years.
Sept. 8 & 22 10:15 a.m. VML Jazz up your locker with some _______________________________
_______________________________ simple DIY crafts at MPHS Library. Wednesdays 11:30 a.m. FJML
_______________________________ Thursdays 10:15 a.m. VML
Sept. 26 3:30 p.m. MPHS Wednesdays 10:15 a.m. SCL
_______________________________
Youth & Families
Create, Make & Take *The NASA@ My Library project is led by the National Music and Movement
Bring your creativity to Center for Interactive Learning at the Space Science Sing and dance with your child,
create crafts at the library. Institute. Partners include the American Library Association infant – 5 years.
_______________________________ (ALA) Public Programs Office, Pacific Science Center, _______________________________
Wednesdays 3:30 p.m. SCL Cornerstones of Science, and Education Development Oct. 13 & 27 10:15 a.m. FJML
_______________________________
Thursdays 5:00 p.m. FJML Center. NASA@ My Library is made possible through Oct. 20 10:15 a.m. VML
Sept. 21 4:00 p.m. FTCL the support of the National Aeronautics and Space
_______________________________ Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate as part
of its STEM Activation program.
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Youth & Families Cardboard Battle
3rd annual cardboard fortress
Create, Make & Take battle!
Bring your creativity to create _______________________________
crafts at the library. Oct. 10 6 p.m. Island Park
_______________________________ _______________________________
Wednesdays 3:30 p.m. SCL
Thursdays 5:00 p.m. FJML
Oct. 19 4:00 p.m. FTCL Halloween Movie Mania
_______________________________
Design your own zombie Barbie
and watch the film Hocus Pocus.
Food & Flicks Registration required. It's the
Labyrinth (PG) with teddy
grahams. _______________________________
_______________________________ Oct. 17 6 p.m. SCL Great Pumpkin
_______________________________
Oct. 1 1 p.m. FTCL
_______________________________
Giveaway
Monster Bash
Food & Flicks Halloween Party! Candy, Guess the weight of the pumpkin. The
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's closest guess to the correct weight
Stone (PG) with licorice wands. competitions, monster make-
_______________________________ up how-to and more! Costumes will win the pumpkin!
Oct. 8 2 p.m FJML encouraged!
_______________________________ October 1 - 21
_______________________________ All CRDL Locations
Oct. 31 6 p.m. VML
Lego Club
Join us for a LEGO build where
you can use our bricks and your Nov.
imagination.
_______________________________ _______________
Oct. 19 6 p.m. VML Adults
________________________________ All branches closing at
Homebrewing Made Simple 5 p.m. on Nov. 22
STEAM Michigan Brew Supply will take All branches closed on
you through the processes of
Pumpkin Math for K - 2 brewing beer at home. 21 years Nov. 23 & 24
Registration Required. and older, with photo id required.
_______________________________ Registration required.
Oct. 24 4:30 p.m. VML
_______________________________ _______________________________
Oct. 15 1 - 4 p.m. VML
_______________________________ Babies & Toddlers
Stay for a Spell
Halloween themed make and take Toddler Time
crafts for trick or treaters. COA iPad and iPhone Enjoy stories, music and
_______________________________ Workshop movement with babies, 10 - 24
Oct. 31 5 p.m. SCL What's new? Learn all about the
new operating system. months.
_______________________________ _______________________________
Oct. 17 2 p.m. Mondays 9:30 a.m. VML
_______________________________
COMMISSION ON AGING
Teens _______________________________
Cupcake Wars Brown Bag Book Wigglers Storytime
Teens will try their hands at Discussion Group Enjoy stories that build early liter-
acy skills in toddlers, 2 – 3 years.
decorating cupcakes in a judged Two Days Gone by Randall Silvis. _______________________________
competition. Registration required. _____________________________ Mondays 10:15 a.m. VML
_______________________________
_______________________________ Oct. 18 12 p.m.. VML
Oct. 3 6 p.m. FTCL
_______________________________ Family Storytime
October is the month for the annual Enjoy stories that build early
Michigan Libraries for Life campaign. literacy skills in children, infant - 5
Teen Advisory Board CRDL is participating to help spread years.
TAB is fun, friendly, and full of new the word about organ donation and to _______________________________
experiences. help people sign on to Wednesdays 11:30 a.m. FJML
_______________________________ the Michigan Organ Thursdays 10:15 a.m. VML
___________________________________
Oct. 10 5 p.m. VML Donor Registry. Wednesdays 10:15 a.m. SCL
_______________________________
Oct. 10 - 14 & 16
Veterans Memorial Library
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STEAM Lego Club
Magnets and Magnetism. For Join us for a LEGO build where
Pre-School. Registration required. you can use our bricks and your
_______________________________
Nov. 2 11 a.m. VML imagination.
_______________________________ _______________________________
Nov. 16 6 p.m. VML
Music and Movement
Sing and dance with your child,
infant – 5 years.
_______________________________
Nov. 10 10:15 a.m. FJML Teens
Nov. 3 & 17 10:15 a.m. VML
Art Attack
Duck Tape Crafts. Registration
required.
_______________________________
Youth & Families Nov. 7 6 p.m. FTL
_______________________________
Create, Make & Take Kids and Culture
Bring your creativity to create
crafts at the library. Teen Advisory Board game day
_______________________________ TAB is fun, friendly, and full of new
Wednesdays 3:30 p.m. SCL experiences.
Thursdays 5 p.m. FJML
Nov. 16 4 p.m. FTCL _______________________________ Veterans Memorial Library will
_______________________________
Nov. 14 5 p.m. VML
___________________________________ be transformed into a gaming
Under Construction playground!
Construction themed hands-on Cupcake Wars
STEM activities for 4 - 8 year olds Teens will try their hands at
with the Sloan Museum. decorating cupcakes in a judged Attendees can play life-sized
Registration required. competition. Registration required.
_______________________________ games, board games and games
Nov. 4 10:30 & 11:30 a.m. VML _______________________________
_______________________________ Nov. 14 6 p.m. VML from different cultures. There
Nov. 21 6 p.m. SCL will also be activities and crafts,
Harry Potter Potions Class _______________________________
Harry Potter fans! Wear your refreshments and prizes.
house colors and measure, pour,
and mix potions to take home. For
8 - 12 year olds with the Sloan Adults saturday, November 18
Museum. Registration required. Turkey Centerpieces
_______________________________ Create a turkey centerpiece from 10 a.m.
Nov. 4 2:30 & 3:30 p.m. VML old books. Registration Required.
_______________________________
_______________________________ Veterans Memorial Library
Nov. 7 6 p.m. VML
Food & Flicks _______________________________
The Boss Baby (PG) with
chocolate chip cookies.
_______________________________ Brown Bag Book
Nov. 5 1 p.m. FTCL Discussion Group
_______________________________
My Name is Lucy Barton by Eliza-
beth Strout.
Jumanji _______________________________
Interactive Movie Fun! Receive a Nov. 15 12 p.m. VML
goody bag that will help you feel ___________________________________
like part of the movie! Registration
required.
_______________________________
Nov. 10 6 p.m. VML COA IPad and iPhone Workshop
_______________________________ Help desk. A CRDL IT staff mem-
ber will be on hand to answer your
Food & Flicks questions.
Despicable Me 3 (PG) with _______________________________
Gru Noses(Bugle Corn Chips). Nov. 21 2 p.m.
_______________________________ COMMISSION ON AGING
Nov. 12 2 p.m FJML
_______________________________
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Reading is for everyone






We at Chippewa River District Library encourage literacy for
everyone, early readers to adults, and believe every individual
has the right to be a good reader. But for some, reading can be a
challenge. It can be frustrating and upsetting when the words just
don’t come together. Additional Reading Help

The English language can be tough to decode for those with U.S. Department of Education
a learning disability or dyslexia and those learning the English
language for the first time. From the Lexia Reading Core5 program Central Michigan University Reading Clinic
to links for professional reading help in Michigan, CRDL has the The Legacy Center for Community Success
resources for those needing to improve their reading skills.
Dyslexia Help at the University of Michigan
Lexia Learning offers personalized reading programs where
students learn fundamental reading skills. It’s approved by the
U.S. Department of Education and is offered free through the
library. This program is good for parents to use at home with their
child or for teacher’s use in the classroom to measure reading
success. Just contact Monica, 989-773-3242, ext. 219, to get
your free account and sign in information.


There are also other beneficial links on the CRDL website for
reading help. You can find additional information through the
U.S. Department of Education, Central Michigan University
Reading Clinic, The Legacy Center for Community Success, and
DyslexiaHelp at the University of
Michigan. All of these links can
be found under Reading Help on
the CRDL website.


Reading. It’s how we share
information and ideas and
communicate with those around
us. Reading is for everyone.


So please, if you suspect a
problem, don't hesitate. Learn
about reading difficulties, get your
child assessed, find out what you
can do to help your struggling
reader and don't give up!




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Teen Tuesday: Ming the Origami Meister





Enjoy origami-paper folding for fun, relaxation and stretching your brain. Ming Louie will be on hand
teaching all of the skills and techniques involved to form amazing Origami creations. Teens can build
paper figures and enjoy the serenity and meditative aspects of this ancient Asian activity. Teens will
create origami forms such as the classic paper crane and other unique, three dimensional sculptures.
Grades 6 – 12.
Registration required.




6:00 P.M.


TUESDAY
SEPT
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an american red cross girl's war in viet nam




Joan Puffer Kotcher is a former American Red
Cross Donut Dolly. These women supported our
troops overseas, and in Joann's case, actually
ended up in fox holes during the fighting in
Viet Nam! She will speak of her experiences
in Korea and Viet Nam as well as share pictures
and memorabilia. Her book will be available for
purchase at the end of the program.


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September is library card sign up month! During the entire month of September, race into any CRDL
location to sign up for a library card and receive a coupon for either a free McCafe beverage or a free
kids meal from a participating McDonald's.

Existing library card holders can show their library card at a participating McDonald's during the
month of September to receive a free coffee or kiddie cone.


*Participating McDonald's include all Mount Pleasant locations as well as the Shepherd location.

FAMILY NIGHT I SEPTEMBER 19 I 4 - 7 P.M. I 1963 E. REMUS RD.
FAMILY NIGHT I SEPTEMBER 26 I 4 - 7 P.M. I 904 E. PICKARD RD.

SEPTEMBER 2017 I ALL CRDL LOCATIONS




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The library is very grateful for the generosity of our
community and welcomes gifts of all sizes. Your donations
Thank You help ensure the delivery of excellent library services. For 

inquiries regarding contributions, please contact Sue Ellen
Deni-Owen, Community Relations, at 989.773.3242 x213.



Donation to the Chippewa River District Library
Fundraising Campaign
Eunice Burgess

Donation to Veterans Memorial Library
Chippewa Valley Audobon Club
Rickie McCullough & Deb Pridgeon

Donation to Veterans Memorial Library in memory
of Margaret B. Tilmann
Gerald C. Tilmann


Donation to Veterans Memorial Library in memory
of Donald W. Tilmann
Gerald C. Tilmann
Congratulations to Jason Boge, 10, of Shepherd,
Donation of flags to Veterans Memorial Library and Elizabeth Rainey, 10, of Weidman! They won
Bob Banta mountain bikes through the Share a Story with a
Senior program. This event was co-sponsored by
Donation to Tate Memorial Library the Barberi Law Bikes for Kids program. Jason
Amy Gruss read to seniors at Maplewood and Elizabeth read
to seniors at Green Acres.







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Natural Beauty Workshops











SATURDAY


OCTOBER
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Lip Balms and
Body Scrubs
11 A.M.


SCL







Lotions
2:30 P.M.

VML




REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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The kids will be heading back to school soon, which means homework assignments will soon follow.
To help make the transition back to school easier, and tackle those homework issues, Chippewa River
District Library has plenty of resources to help your student get through those tough assignments.


Locating the tools you need is easier than ever. There are links such as Lexia Learning and Central
Michigan University Reading Clinic, that links provide a good resource for those who are learning to
or struggling to read. There are also links such as Khan Academy and Mathvids, good sources for
researching topics and seeing how to properly solve math problems. Additionally, there are booklists to
help your student find age appropriate, or reading level appropriate, books.


Whether the subject is math, science, language arts or social studies, CRDL points you in the right
direction to help students succeed. For teens there are links such as Hippocampus, World Book
Online, and Discovery Education. Elementary and middle school students can find links to Homework
Helpers and Khan Academy. Additionally, the website also offers resources for parents to help with
daily challenges. It’s important to recognize a student’s strengths and weaknesses to help them better
understand their learning abilities.

From family development and health, to raising an avid reader, these tools give parents good insight
into helping their child grow academically and personally as they start another school year. Give your
student the right tools by using all the services CRDL has to offer. It’s never too early, or too late, to give
them the help they need.




































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Veterans Sale

Memorial

Library

Friends Members Only
Wednesday, October 4 Noon - 6:30 p.m.


Teacher Appreciation Day
Wednesday, October 4 2:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Open to the Public
Thursday, October 5 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Friday, October 6 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.


Two Bucks - a - Bag Day
Saturday, October 7 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.


The sale takes place in CRDL Annex Meeting Room

Collection Dates and Times for Book Sale:
Items for the book sale can be dropped off at the following times only.
Please take all donations to the CRDL Annex Meeting Room.

Monday, September 25 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesday, September 26 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Wednesday, September 27 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Thursday, September 28 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday, September 29 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday, September 30 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Monday, October 2 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesday, October 3 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.