2020 CRDL Spring

BEYOND THE STACKS









Spring 2020

contents About Chippewa River


District Library
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Director's Message It is the mission of the Chippewa River District
Library System to provide evolving services to
educate, inform and entertain a diverse community
4 in a welcoming, flexible space.
CRDL Mini-Con
LOCATIONS
Veterans Memorial Branch
10 301 S. University - Mt. Pleasant - 989.773.3242
Staff Spotlight
Faith Johnston Memorial Branch
15 4035 N. Mission - Rosebush - 989.433.0006
Friends' News
Fremont Township Community Branch
7959 S. Winn Rd. - Winn - 989.866.2550

Shepherd Community Branch
257 W. Wright Ave - Shepherd - 989.828.6801
Tate Memorial Branch
324 Main - Blanchard - 989.561.2480

CRDL
CRDL BOARD OF TRUSTEES BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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Thomas Delia, President Delia, President
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Ruth Helwig, Vice-President uth Helwig, Vice-President
Lynn Laskowsky, Treasurer ynn Laskowsky, Treasurer
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Elliott Parker, Secretary arker, Secretary
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Kati Mora, Trustee ati Mora, Trustee
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Courtney Do
Courtney Doyle, Trusteeyle, Trustee
Diane Clark, T
Diane Clark, Trusteerustee
Judy Spr
Judy Sprague, Trusteeague, Trustee
UPCOMING
UPCOMING CLOSINGS CLOSINGS
Friday
Friday, April 10, April 10
Sunday
Sunday, April 12, April 12


















Image Release:
All library visitors permit the library to take photos
and videos and to use these images in future library
publications and promotions in print and online.

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DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE


THE DECADE IN REVIEW

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












We are beginning a new In 2014 we remodeled the In 2018, while we were
decade, and to pay tribute old Rolland Township Hall hoping to get our millage
to the one we just wrapped into the Tate Memorial Li- renewed (and did - Thank
up, we have created a book brary while James Patter- You!), we were reading
display at the Veterans Me- son’s NYPD Red 2 was en- Woman in the Window by
morial Branch showcasing tertaining us. A.J. Finn.
the most popular books of
2010 - 2019. The perennially flooding We ended the decade work-
parking lot at the Veterans ing out a new strategic plan
Looking at some of those Memorial Library was re- for the Library, while a lot
titles reminded me of the placed in 2015 while a de- of our patrons were read-
events that were happening but thriller from Paula Haw- ing Delia Owen’s Where the
at the time. kins, The Girl on the Train, Crawdads Sing.
kept us wondering until the
In 2010 when Deeper Than end. There were quite a few
the Dead by Tami Hoag was accomplishments this past
our highest circulated title, In 2016 Nora Roberts’ The decade, and of course some
we were remodeling the Obsession was number one great books, too. I’m look-
Veterans Memorial Branch. with our patrons the same ing forward to what the
year we moved the Fremont next decade brings.
In 2011 we added ebooks Township Community Li-
to our collection for the first brary to an old video store
time, and the most popu- a couple of blocks over from
lar book that year was One the previous location.
Summer by David Baldacci.
In 2017 we added a collec-
The young adult fiction tion of non-traditional items
craze started in 2012 rock- called the Library of Things
eting Hunger Games by at the Veterans Memorial
Suzanne Collins to the Branch. Patrons could now
number one position at the check out GoPro cameras,
same time we were moving wi-fi hotspots, CD players,
the Shepherd Community and other devices from the
Library from a small town- library. The most popular
ship building to a remodeled book that year was Turbo
drug store next door. Twenty-three by Janet Eva-
novich.


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3 Annual
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CRDL




Mini-con



























Great Hera!


It's Wonder Woman!

By the Goddess, it's true. Wonder
Woman will make an appearance
from 12 - 2 p.m.


















 BUTTON MAKING

 FREE COMIC BOOKS
Saturday, May 2
 SCAVENGER HUNT Saturday, May 2

 FREE DOMINO'S PIZZA
12 - 2 pm | VML
12 - 2 pm | VML
 AND MORE!




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James McBryde will share his
experience as Ulfor Bombaasa, a role
he played in two Star Wars movies.
He traveled to both London and
Australia for the roles.


1 p.m. | VML

















































Meet & greet with Captain America
















Caricatures by

artist Corby Blem



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JUST FOR KIDS




STORYTIMES Mar. 1 - May 31
No Storytimes Mar. 20 - Apr. 3 or May 1 - 31

Baby Time
Mondays | 9:30 a.m. | VML
For children under 2 years old.
We weave stories, songs, rhymes, and play
activities together to create an experience
specific to toddlers' needs.

Terrific Twos and Threes
Mondays I 10:15 a.m. I VML
For children 2 to 3 years old.
Preschoolers will have a ball with stories, World Language Storytime
dances, and songs, all while building vital early
literacy skills. Mar. 12, Anishinaabe
Apr. 9, American Sign Language
Family Storytime 0-5 years May 14, Spanish
Wednesdays | 10:15 a.m. | SCL 6 p.m. | VML
Wednesdays | 11:30 a.m. | FJML Join us for stories, movement and rhymes
Thursdays | 10:15 a.m. | VML celebrating a different language spoken by
For children 0 to 5 years old. members of our community. Refreshments
provided.
Babies to preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs,
and dancing all while building vital early literacy Registration required.
skills.
Sensory Storytime
Music and Movement Mar. 5, Apr. 2 and May 7
Mar. 6, 20 and Apr. 17 6 p.m. | VML
10:15 a.m. | VML Join us as we use books, songs, movement
Mar. 13, 27 and Apr. 24 and therapeutic activities to stimulate all
10:15 a.m. | FJML five senses and promote learning. Enjoy
Sing and dance with your child! Wave some Domino's Pizza before storytime begins.
ribbons, play with scarves, tap some rhythm Registration required.
sticks, and shake some shaker eggs.
Rainbow Storytime
Coffee & Caregivers Playgroup Mar. 26, Apr. 23 and May 28
Mar. 5 | 9:30 a.m. | VML 6 p.m. | VML
Come relax with us and enjoy some adult time Stories, songs and crafts celebrating
and support with fellow parents and caregivers diversity of every kind. Dinner provided by
as your child meets and plays with other Panera Bread.
children. Refreshments provided. Registration required.

Playgroup Dinner Night
Mar. 19, Apr. 16 and May 21 | 6 p.m. | VML Create, Make & Take
Join us for a special nighttime playgroup pro- Wednesdays | 3:30 p.m. | SCL
gram. Enjoy good food and the community of Children of all ages are invited to come to their
fellow parents, while also giving your child an library to make crafts. The library will provide
opportunity to meet and play with other chil- all the materials and directions to create your
dren. Food will be provided. crafts. You only need to bring your creativity.
Registration required.






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MARCH



A T K E

Adults Teens Kids Everyone

Armchair Travels: A VR Experience E Through the Eyes of Coretta Scott King E
Mon., Mar. 2 | 3:30 & 4:15 p.m. | VML Sat., Mar. 14 | 2 p.m. | VML
Do you dream of traveling to faraway places? Join We will honor the memory of Rev. King through
us on an "armchair travel adventure" as we visit a dramatic and interactive performance by mixed
popular destinations in South America using virtual media artist, Rosie Chapman. Miz Rosie will share
reality. The recommended minimum age is 8 years with us the story of MLK Jr. through the eyes of his
old. Registration required. wife, Coretta Scott King.

Forts, Food and Reading Too! E True Crime Club A
Fri., Mar. 6 | 12 p.m. | VML Sun., Mar. 15 | 6 p.m. | Biggby Coffee
What better way to celebrate Reading Month than Join us for an engaging, lighthearted discussion of
to build a fort at the library and read inside it! Pizza this fascinating, yet disturbing genre. This month's
will be served at noon followed by fort building discussion is Murders and Misdeeds in Michigan
and time to use your reading fort. Bring your own (Blood on the Mitten by Tom Carr). Group meets at
books or use ours. Fort building supplies provided. Biggby Coffee, 210 S. Mission, Mt. Pleasant. Bonus:
Registration required. get 50% off your favorite Biggby drink during the
meeting! Registration required.
VolunTeen Night - DIY Squishy Toys T
Tues., Mar. 10 | 6 p.m. | VML Genealogy Drop-In Help A
Combine science and creativity as we make our Tues., Mar. 17 | 1 - 4 p.m. | VML
own homemade squishies! Paint one squishable Are you interested in learning more about your
stress toy to take home and earn volunteer hours heritage? Do you struggle with documenting your
by creating extra squishes for younger kids to paint family's history? Spend a few minutes or a few
at a later event. For grades 6 - 12. Registration hours in a group setting with volunteers of The
required. Genealogical Society of Isabella County as they
assist you and point you toward new sources to
Spinning Yarns: A uncover those missing pieces.
Knitting and Crochet Circle
Tues., Mar. 10 | 6:30 p.m. | VML LEGO Club K
Want to learn how to knit or crochet? Or just hang Thurs., Mar. 19 | 4:30 p.m. | VML
out with other fabulous knitters and crocheters? Get yourself to the library and get creative! Join us
Our Spinning Yarns group welcomes adult knitters for a LEGO build to create your masterpiece.
and crocheters of all skill levels. Please bring your
own supplies. Registration required. Middle School Reading Masters T
Tues., Mar. 24 | 6 - 7 p.m. | VML
Pizza and Pages K A monthly book club led by middle schoolers for
Wed., Mar. 11 | 5 p.m. | VML middle schoolers! Please contact Tinna Mills to
Join us for a monthly book club lead by students, reserve a copy of this month's book. Attendees
for students! Attendees can enjoy pizza served by can enjoy pizza served by Domino's during the
Domino's during the discussion. March's book is The discussion. For grades 6 - 8. Registration required.
One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate.
For grades 4 - 5. Registration required. Reading with the Tale Waggers K
Tues., Mar. 24 & 31 | 5:30, 6, 6:30 p.m. | VML
Contra Dance Night E Have fun reading with a dog pal while also building
Fri., Mar. 13 | 6 p.m. | VML reading skills and self-confidence at this program
Come dance with us to live music and a local provided by the Mt. Pleasant Kennel Club's Tale
dance-caller to lead us in this fun-filled evening! No Waggers. Reading sessions are limited. Registration
experience or partner required. required.



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APRIL



A T K E

Adults Teens Kids Everyone
Make & Take: Spring Basket A LEGO Club E
Mon., Apr. 6 | 3 - 6 p.m. | VML Thurs., Apr. 16 | 4:30 p.m. | VML
Kathy McMinn from The Basket Sampler has been Get yourself to the library and get creative! Join us
weaving baskets for over 30 years. In this beginner for a LEGO build to create your masterpiece.
workshop, Kathy will teach attendees how to create
their own basket. Most baskets are completed in 2 Harry Potter Bingo Night E
1/2 - 3 hours. All materials and tools are supplied. Fri., Apr. 17 | 5:30 p.m. | VML
Registration required. CRDL decrees April 17th as Harry Potter Bingo
Night! We invite you to a magical game night
Reading with the Tale Waggers K with our fellow library muggles. Prizes awarded to
Tues., Apr. 7 & 14 | 5:30, 6, 6:30 p.m. | VML winners. Wizarding sweets and snacks provided,
Have fun reading with a dog pal while also building while supplies last. This bingo game is Harry Potter
reading skills and self-confidence at this program themed, knowledge of HP is not necessary to play.
provided by the Mt. Pleasant Kennel Club's Tale All ages welcome.
Waggers. Reading sessions are limited. Registration
required. True Crime Club A
Sun., Apr. 19 | 6 p.m. | Biggby Coffee
Art Attack: Duct Tape Crafts T Join us for an engaging, lighthearted discussion of
Tues., Apr. 7 | 6 p.m. | SCL this fascinating, yet disturbing genre. This month's
Want to make a wallet or other fun craft with discussion is The Murders of the Osage Indian
nothing but a little duct tape and your imagination? Nation (Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann).
We've got you covered! With lots of duct tape Group meets at Biggby Coffee, 210 S. Mission, Mt.
patterns and a variety of craft ideas you won't want Pleasant. Bonus: get 50% off your favorite Biggby
to miss this opportunity to make personalized items drink during the meeting! Registration required.
to take home.
Family Paint Night E
Pizza and Pages K Tues., Apr. 21 | 5 p.m. | VML
Wed., Apr. 8 | 5 p.m. | VML Local artist, Megan Bair, will lead your family/group
Join us for a monthly book club lead by students, by painting collectively on one canvas creating a
for students! Attendees can enjoy pizza from unique masterpiece. One canvas per family/group.
Domino's during the discussion. April's book is Registration required.
Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis
Sacher. For grades 4 - 5. Registration required. Genealogy Drop-In Help A
Tues., Apr. 21 | 1 - 4 p.m. | VML
Spinning Yarns: A Are you interested in learning more about your
Knitting and Crochet Circle heritage? Do you struggle with documenting your
Tues., Apr. 14 | 6:30 p.m. | VML family's history? Spend a few minutes or a few
Want to learn how to knit or crochet? Or just hang hours in a group setting with volunteers of The
out with other fabulous knitters and crocheters? Genealogical Society of Isabella County as they
Our Spinning Yarns group welcomes adult knitters assist you and point you toward new sources to
and crocheters of all skill levels. Please bring your uncover those missing pieces.
own supplies. Registration required.
Middle School Reading Masters T
Teen Tuesday: Party in Valhalla T Tues., Apr. 28 | 6 - 7 p.m. | VML
Tues., Apr. 14 | 6 p.m. | VML A monthly book club led by middle schoolers for
Join us for a Teen Tuesday full of all things Norse middle schoolers! Please contact Tinna Mills to
Mythology. For grades 6 - 12. Registration required. reserve a copy of this month's book. Attendees
can enjoy pizza served by Domino's during the
discussion. For grades 6 - 8. Registration required.



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MAY



A T K E
Adults Teens Kids Everyone

Teen Life Hacks: Knitting 101 T Genealogy Drop-In Help
Tues., May 12 | 6 p.m. | VML Tues., May 19 | 1 - 4 p.m. | VML
Join local knitters as they show some knitting Are you interested in learning more about your
basics and help get a project started. Once you heritage? Do you struggle with documenting your
learn the basics, there's no end to what you can family's history? Spend a few minutes or a few
learn to make! For grades 6 - 12. Registration hours in a group setting with volunteers of The
required. Genealogical Society of Isabella County as they
assist you and point you toward new sources to
Spinning Yarns: A uncover those missing pieces.
Knitting and Crochet Circle
Tues., May 12 | 6:30 p.m. | VML LEGO Club
Want to learn how to knit or crochet? Or just hang Thurs., May 21 | 4:30 p.m. | VML
out with other fabulous knitters and crocheters? Get yourself to the library and get creative! Join us
Our Spinning Yarns group welcomes adult knitters for a LEGO build to create your masterpiece.
and crocheters of all skill levels. Please bring your
own supplies. Registration required. Middle School Reading Masters
Tues., May 26 | 6 - 7 p.m. | VML
Pizza and Pages K A monthly book club led by middle schoolers for
Wed., May 13 | 5 p.m. | VML middle schoolers! Please contact Tinna Mills to
Join us for a monthly book club lead by students, reserve a copy of this month's book. Attendees
for students! Attendees can enjoy pizza from can enjoy pizza served by Domino's during the
Domino's during the discussion. May's book is discussion. May's book is Artemis Fowl by Eoin
Artemis Fowl by Eoin Coffer.. For grades 4 - 5. Coffer. For grades 6 - 8. Registration required.
Registration required.

True Crime Club A
Sun., May 17 | 6 p.m. | Biggby Coffee
Join us for an engaging, lighthearted discussion of
this fascinating, yet disturbing genre. This month's
discussion is The Crimes of O.J. Simpson (If I Did
It by O.J. Simpson). Group meets at Biggby Coffee,
210 S. Mission, Mt. Pleasant. Bonus: get 50% off
your favorite Biggby drink during the meeting!
Registration required.

Touch-A-Truck Adventure K
Mon., May 18 | 10 a.m. | Island Park
Experience big trucks from the best place - the
driver's seat! Kids (and parents) can touch, climb
on and into a backhoe, dump truck, sweeper truck,
vacuum truck and more from the Division of Public
Works. Storytime starts at 10 a.m. with kid-friendly
activity centers following. The event will take place
at Island Park, 331 N. Main Street, Mount Pleasant.










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staff spotlight





Meet Tinna Mills, Teen Programming Coordinator


Tinna Mills is the Teen Programming Coordinator at our
Veterans Memorial Branch. As Teen Programming Coordina-
tor, Tinna creates all of the fun programming for teens and
orders materials relating to young adult for the library's
collection. Read our interview with Tinna to see what expe-
riences she brings to Chippewa River District Library.

What did you do before you came to the li-
brary?
I worked at a grocery store and a gas station during my
years at Alma College where I majored in English with mi-
nors in history and secondary education. I also worked at
the college library and in the writing center. I spent some
time working for the after school program in the Alma pub-
lic schools and even had one gig that allowed me to travel
to local schools as an actress in assemblies put on by Child
Advocacy of Gratiot County. As a teenager, I volunteered at Home Township Library in Edmore.

When did you start at the library and what jobs have you held here?
I started working for CRDL soon after I received my undergraduate degree in 2003. I have
worked in youth services with a focus on teen services during my entire tenure here. Though the
job title is the same, the day to day work looks a lot different 16 plus years later. Libraries are
always changing to meet the needs of our community.

What do you do in your current position?
My focus as the Teen Services Librarian is on providing quality services to the teens of our com-
munity. That means helping to create a space where they feel welcome. We have many different
groups of teens, with varying interests, so I get to do a little bit of everything. You might find me
working in the stacks with teen volunteers, hosting a Super Smash Brothers tournament, hosting
themed parties with our Teen Advisory Board or even collaborating with community members
to teach basic stress relief skills. I also work at the Help Desk as well as lead some of our story-
times. No two days are ever the same!

What do you enjoy doing outside of the library?
Believe it or not, I’m actually an introvert so when I’m not at work, so I like to recharge in quiet
places. Of course, I love reading! I spend a lot of time with my husband and our ten-year-old
daughter. We do family read-a-loud's and audiobook discussions. Hoopla digital is our FAVORITE
library resource. We wouldn’t know what to do without our library even if I didn’t work here! We
use the library puzzle exchange to keep ourselves in endless jigsaw puzzles or we get creative
coloring and painting just for fun. We also spend as much time as possible outdoors. If we have
a free day you are very likely to find us at the Chippewa Nature Center or one of the Chippewa
Watershed Conservancy’s many local preserves. We love to attend bonfires in the summer or
play card games with family & friends.

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SUNDAY CINEMA BROWN BAG BOOK


Show time at Fremont Township Community Library, 1 p.m. DISCUSSION
Show time at Faith Johnston Memorial Library, 2 p.m.
Pack your lunch and join us
for our monthly book club.
The book of the month can
be reserved through the
Library.

Maleficent: Mistress A Beautiful Day in Frozen 2 March 18
of Evil the Neighborhood
A Cloud in the Shape of a Girl
Jean Thompson

April 15
The Huntress
Kate Quinn

May 20
I'll be Gone in the Dark
Michelle McNamara

March 1 April 5 May 3
Fremont Township Fremont Township Fremont Township
Community Library Community Library Community Library

March 8 April 19 May 10
Faith Johnston Faith Johnston Faith Johnston
Memorial Library Memorial Library Memorial Library






Matthew



Reinhart



Pop-Up Book

Author and
Paper Engineer



TUESDAY, MAR. 17 | 4 P.M. | VML


Join us for a presentation by pop-up book author and
paper engineer, Matthew Reinhart. Then stick around to
learn how to engineer paper and create your own pop-up
book.
Grade school ages, K-5. Registration required.

This presentation is made possible by the Clarke Historical Library and
the David M. and Eunice Sutherland Burgess Endowment.


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STAYING?
CHECK OUT THE FUN
EVENTS WE HAVE PLANNED!

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate GOING?
Mar., 28 | 11 a.m. | VML CHECK OUT THESE ITEMS TO
Think you can smash the compe- HELP WITH YOUR ADVENTURE
tition in an epic battle in a Super MOUNT PLEASANT
Smash Bros. Ultimate? Join us Michigan Activity Pass
for a day of pizza and gaming. Use your library card to "check SEED EXCHANGE
For grades 6 - 12. Registration out" FREE or discounted admis-
required. sion passes (or other exclusive Did you know there is a Seed
offers) to hundreds of Michigan Library at Veterans Memorial?
STEM Squishes DIY state parks, campgrounds, muse-
Mar., 30 | 1 p.m. | VML ums, trails, arts & cultural desti- Borrow
The Seed Library is available at
Combine science and creativity as nations, and more. the Veterans Memorial branch,
you customize your own squish- and is not limited to CRDL
able stress toy! In this program, Downloadable cardholders. Participants may
you'll be learning how "squishies" Books, Movies and Music choose from a variety of seeds to
are made using flex-foam, then grow.
painting your own to take home. Libby
We'll also learn the science be- Borrow e-books, audiobooks and Grow
hind how NASA uses the same more from Chippewa River Dis- You can find basic seed planting
squishy foam material in building trict Library - anywhere, anytime. information in your branch’s
rockets to send into space! Just use your library card to log gardening section. If you are a
in and download available titles. beginning gardener, don’t worry
Myth Crackers about saving seeds. Select what
April 1 | 1 p.m. | VML Hoopla Digital you are interested in growing and
In this live animal presentation, Hoopla allows library patrons to focus on learning how to garden.
find out which stories are tall download or stream media con- The seed saving part will come
tales and which are fantastically tent. Borrow comics, movies, later.
true feats. Live animals vary but music, TV and more with your Save
will include mammals, reptiles Chippewa River District Library If you are collecting seeds, be
and birds. Presentation by Howell card. sure to collect seeds from your
Nature Center. healthiest crop! Place dried seeds
TumbleBookCloud Junior in an envelope and seal. Identify
Hands-on Science This online collection of animated, exact type of seed and bring the
April 2 | 1 p.m. | VML talking picture books teach young seeds to VML.
Explore a hands-on science ex- children the joys of reading in a
hibit of motion, light, sound, ma- format they'll love. Donating Seeds
chines, magnetism and life sci- Donations of saved seeds are
ence. Art and history connections Teen BookCloud always welcome! Seeds will be
will also be made as the library is This online collection of e-books, accepted if they are properly
turned into a hands-on museum enhanced novels, graphic novels, dried and identified. If donating
for exploration. Museum to Go videos, and audiobooks, offers commercial seeds, please be
Exhibit from Raven Hill Discov- teens of all reading levels access sure the seeds are non-hybrid
ery Center is geared for any age to an amazing range of content. and non-Genetically Modified
with developmentally appropriate Organism (GMO) seeds.
activities from preschool through Visit crdl.org to reserve passes or The Seed Library is sponsored by CRDL
adult. download media content. and the Mount Pleasant Garden Club.
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The library is very grateful for the generosity of our
community and welcomes gifts of all sizes. Your
Thank You donations help ensure the delivery of excellent library
services. For inquiries regarding contributions, please
contact Sue Ellen Deni-Owen, Community Relations,
at 989.773.3242 x 213.


Donation to Veterans Memorial Library Thank you to our CRDL program
sponsors & partners
Donation to Veterans Memorial Library
Eunice Burgess Clark Historical Library
Georgean Perry David M. and Eunice Sutherland Burgess Endowment
Ishwar Rattan Dominos
Sarah Zimmerman Mama Bair Art
Sarah Delia Mission Street Biggby
Karen Loomis Mt. Pleasant Kennel Club Tale Waggers
Virginia Judge Mt. Pleasant Parks & Recreation
Sandra Olson Panera Bread
The Genealogical Society of Isabella County
Donation to Veterans Memorial Library in
memory of Michelle Terry
Patricia Seybold
Scott & Sue Ellen Owen









DECLUTTER MY LIFE





Part 1 - Understanding Hoarding Part 2 - Organize in Five Steps
Disorder Tues., Apr. 28 | 5 p.m. | VML
Tues., Mar. 24 | 6 p.m. | VML Cindy Greenleaf of New Leaf Organizing LLC will
Why do we hold on to stuff? Terrance Shulman, share five steps in the organizing process and
author of Cluttered Lives, Empty Souls, will share practical decluttering tips and tricks. Cindy will
a 90 minute interactive presentation exploring also bring some of her favorite organization prod-
the hoarding disorder. Hoarding affects millions of ucts as well as handouts. Do you have specific
Americans. When a person begins to understand questions about a hard to organize circumstance?
their own hoarding and has the right support to Cindy will hold a Q&A time at the end of the pre-
take incremental steps toward letting go of the sentation.
stuff that keeps them stuck, a new door is opened
and life truly becomes liberating. Part 3 - Managing Mounds of Paper
Tues., Apr. 28 | 6:30 p.m. | VML
Are you a filer or a piler? Do you struggle with
an overabundance of mail, school papers, files,
magazines, and newspapers? Cindy Greenleaf of
New Leaf Organizing LLC will share how to con-
quer mounds of paper. Cindy will hold a Q&A time
at the end of the presentation.




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CRDL READERS ADVISORY





MEET ME ON LOVE LANE (HOPELESS ROMANTICS #2)
NINA BOCCI
I was crying happy tears as I finished this. What a perfect example of a childhood
friends-to-lovers/ kind of a second chance romance. Hands down, my heart hasn’t
felt this full and melted in a while.

While I truly did enjoy the first book in this series, On the Corner of Love and Hate,
that pales in comparison to this. I was initially a tiny bit leery about the possibili-
ty of a love triangle and of the possibility that the person that I liked better might
NOT being chosen. You don’t have to worry about any of that. I knew it right from
the prologue and was so excited to see how things were going to pan out. You see,
I am constantly changing what romance trope I love best. Is it friends to lovers? Is
it hate to love? It really depends on the exact situation and the specific writing and
characters. While hate to love always seems to be more steamy and explosive once
the couple FINALLY gets together, there is something about friends to lovers that
ALWAYS takes my breath away and has my heart pounding deep within my chest.
And what could make that situation even better? Well, obviously those friends hav-
ing been childhood best friends, that’s what.

In the beginning of this book we see Charlotte coming back to Hope Lake after a series of very unfortu-
nate events back in NYC. She moved away when she was really young after her mom and dad’s tumul-
tuous divorce and hasn’t been back since so in her mind, this homecoming is going to be short-lived and
last only throughout the summer while she can get back on her feet. She ends up staying with her Gigi
(who, is obviously one of my favorite characters because she’s so darn sassy and scandalous and made
me miss my grandma something fierce) and immediately falls back into a fast friendship with Emma. One
of the most interesting parts about this book was Charlotte’s memory. When she gets back to Hope Lake,
she basically remembers NOTHING about her childhood there because being forced to leave had been so
traumatic on her. That includes Henry. Sweet Henry. Let me tell you, characters like him are what keep me
going back to romance time and time again. He’s an ENGLISH TEACHER, sweet, caring, wears tight shirts,
and does nice things for Gigi (like gets her secret binge-purchases sent to his house so she won’t get in
trouble with Charlotte’s dad, lol).

Every interaction that they had together had me on the edge of my seat and had my heart in my throat.
He was so tentative at first and basically heartbroken at the thought of her not remembering him or leav-
ing him again. *sobs* And then I lost it at the end when Charlotte finds a certain something and realizes
stuff because of that certain something. Seriously, tears just ah-streaming down my face the entire time.
Basically all you need to know is that this book is really good and will grab you by the heart and not let go.
I am so glad I got my hands on it and I can’t wait for Parker and Nick’s book!

Reviewed by: Arielle Hemingway
Reference & Branch Services Librarian



MARCH IS READING MONTH



Mar. 1 - 31 | All Branches

Help us find out which titles are our patron favorites. Vote for your
favorite book title. One vote per person per day.
Review your latest read and get a prize! Write a short review or
give a book rating. All review submissions will be eligible for a
grand prize drawing to win an Amazon gift card.


14 SPRING 2020 www.crdl.org

FRIENDS' NEWS
Book & Rummage Sale purchase during normal library and includes deluxe round trip
Saturday, Apr. 18 hours. motor coach transportation, ad-
The Friends of the Veterans Me- mission to Gilmore Car Museum
morial Library joins forces with Free Book Giveaway where you can explore at your
the Zonta Club of Mt. Pleasant Saturday, Apr. 25, own pace, then down the road
to sponsor a rummage and book Sunday, Apr. 26 to tour the WK Kellogg Manor
sale from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the Shepherd Community Friends of House. Registration forms are
Veterans Memorial Library An- the Library will host a free chil- available at Shepherd Community
nex. Funds earned from the sale dren’s book giveaway during the Library and on the Facebook page
support the work of both organi- Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival. of Shepherd Community Friends
zations. Books will be available in front of the Library.
of Shepherd Community Library
Donations of books and other from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., and at Save the Date
lightly used rummage sale items the Children's Village from 1 - May 2020
in good condition may be dropped 3 p.m. on Saturday. Left over The Friends of Faith Johnston
off for the sale in the Veterans books will be distributed on Sun- Memorial Library will be hosting
Memorial Library Annex Friday, day from their annual book sale in May at
Apr. 17 from 12 - 6 p.m. 2 - 3 p.m. at the Shepherd Unit- the The Rosebush Village Hall.
ed Methodist Church during the
Have questions? Contact Ruth parade. June 2020
Helwig at [email protected]. VML Friends summer book sale
Motor Coach Trip will take place the same days as
Used Books for Sale Registration Deadline, May 20 the Mt. Pleasant Citywide Ga-
Buy used books every day at the Trip date is June 24, 2020 rage Sales. Books will be set up
Veterans Memorial branch. Shepherd Community Friends of outside the Illinois Street library
Browse through a changing the Library are hosting their an- entrance.
selection of books provided by nual motor coach trip to Hickory
the Friends. Used hardcovers Corners, MI.
and paperbacks are available for Cost of the trip is $75 per person












TRIVIA NIGHT





May 8 | 5:30 P.M. | VML Has it been a while since you last
watched F-R-I-E-N-D-S? We've got you
What do you know about F-R-I-E-N-D-S? Let's find out. Stop covered! Use your CRDL card to check-
into CRDL's Central Perk for a cup of coffee, refreshments out any, or all, seasons and be in top
and a fun game of trivia! Groups must be six members or notch shape for trivia night.
less, some participants may be teamed up with other play-
ers to fill a team.

The rules:
1. Follow library rules
2. Don't cheat
3. Have fun!

Prizes for the winners and we promise not to serve a Trifle.

Registration required. Please register one person per group.

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2020

FOCUS ON

LOCAL HISTORY












Knowing our own history is essential in the making of who

we are. This applies to each person, community, state,

country and collectively the world.


Chippewa River District Library has a collection of books on local history, access to An-
cestry Library Edition and MyHeritage Library Edition, and monthly help for genealogy
searches with the assistance of volunteers from the Genealogical Society of Isabella
County. Even Clarke Historical Library can offer assistance in your search for your histo-
ry.


CRDL and local organizations may have the information you are looking for. Take a look
at what is available for your next search.

Local History Collection at Chippewa River District Library
The library has a collection of books about Isabella County, the city of Mount Pleasant,
Central Michigan University and many others on life, commerce and notable people from
our local history.


Ancestry Library Edition and MyHeritage Library Edition (free within any CRDL branch)
Create an account, that can be saved, to search for your ancestors through Ancestry or
MyHeritage. These online services can deliver billions of records in census data, vital re-
cords, directories, photos, and more.

Genealogical Society of Isabella County
The Genealogical Society of Isabella County is a local organization that not only works
to preserve Isabella County history, but assists others in finding their history in Isabella
County.

Clarke Historical Library
Clarke Historical Library is a part of Central Michigan University. They have preserved
many historical newspapers and digitized them for viewing, they also house CMU’s his-
torical archives, and also have access to material, reference and research resources.