Holiday Hours

Santa visits the Library!

November Events!

Hamburg Comm. Fine Art & Craft Fair

In the tradition of celebrating Michigan art and culture, Hamburg Library proudly announces is 6th annual Hamburg Community Fine Arts & Craft Fair.

 

Unearth an extensive selection of pottery, sculpture, wood carving, and textiles.

Behold the beauty of watercolor, oils, acrylics, and pastels.

Tour the world via photograph, pencil, and ink.

Dive into a treasure trove of hand-made jewelry, and glasswork.

Nibble on home-baked treats and light refreshments.

 

Explore. Shop. Eat.

October Events

Business & Financial Series @ the Library

September Events

Get Your Children Ready for School...

Click on the link below to take you and your child to the wonderful world of MeL

(Michigan electronic Library) where you will find many fun and useful resources to
help your child learn all year long.

 

http://kids.mel.org/

 

 

Library Millage Facts & Ballot Language

Summer Reading Program 2014

To Boldly Read What No One Has Read Before
Summer Reading 2014

The Kick-Off Party is set for Friday, June 6th at 7:00pm.  All are invited to attend; no registration is necessary.  There will be ice cream, popcorn, clowns, face painting, and lots of fun!  This is also the time to register for the reading program and weekly activities.

We hope to see you there!

Soar & Explore with the Michigan Activity Pass

Michigan Activity Pass (MAP)

 

Discover Michigan using your library card.

Check out a free pass for one of Michigan's premiere cultural attractions by clicking on the link above.   With over 75 venues from which to choose, you are sure to find something that fits your interest.

 

Important points:

1.  When you print a MAP pass, you have 7 days to use it.

2.  Please note that if you choose to print your MAP pass on a library printer, you will be charged the regular fee which is $0.10 per page for black & white printouts.

3.  Prior to your visit, please call ahead or check the museum's website in order to verify hours of operation, etc.

Kids Craft Fair is this Saturday!

April Events @ The Library

 

Events @ the Library

 

Thursday, April 3 @ 11:00am

Lunch & Learn: Fairy Garden Mushrooms

Make 3 polymer clay mushrooms to add a whimsical touch to your fairy garden or terrarium.  Bring your lunch; the library provides the beverages.

 

Tuesday, April 8 @ 6:30pm

Fraud and Identity Theft Prevention

Learn how to protect your identity with U.S. Postal Inspector Sally Palazzalo.

 

Tuesday, April 15 @ 6:30pm

Explore Michigan...

...with Barb VanderMolen, author of Discovering Michigan County by County.  Her book will also be for sale.

 

Saturday, April 26

Kids Craft Fair @ 9:00am to 12:00pm

Come to the library to view and buy crafts made by the kids of Hamburg Township.  Everything will be handmade.

Book Sale @ 9:00am to 2:00pm

Hardcoves and AV = $1.00

Softcovers = $0.25

Fill a grocery bag (supplied by the library) = $3.00

 

Tuesday, April 29 @ 6:00pm

Retirement Mapping

If you are planning on retirement in the next 10 years, this hands-on planning session will help you focus on retirement plans, identify hurdles, and brainstorm solutions.  Presented by Richard Truxall of Invest Financial Services in Brighton.

Livingston Reads 2014: "The Butler: A Witness to History" by Wil Haygood.

 

Livingston Reads runs March 1through April 30 and celebrates the 10th anniversary of Livingston Reads, which promotes reading and creative thinking throughout the county by including discussion groups and other activities surrounding one book. Multiple copies of the book and DVD of the film are now available.

 

Libraries participating in Livingston Reads include the Brighton District Library, Fowlerville District Library, Hartland Cromaine District Library, Hamburg Township Library, Howell Carnegie District Library, and Pinckney Community Public Library.

 

Hamburg Township Library's Livingston Reads Events:

 Film Fest Schedule (all films begin at 6:30pm)

Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman - March 5

My Man Godfrey - March 12

Remains of the Day - March 19

Driving Miss Daisy - March 26

Corrina, Corrina - April 2

Sabrina (1954 version) - April 9

The Long Walk Home - April 23

The Butler - April 30

 

Book Discussion Schedule:

April 2 at 1:00pm

April 16 at 6:30pm

 

Complete information can be found at www.livingstonreads.org.

Grammy winners @ the Library!

Get your Grammy-winning albums now:

Album of the Year/Best Dance Album: Random Access Memories, by Daft Punk
Best Pop Vocal Album: Unorthodox Jukebox, by Bruno Mars
Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album: To Be Loved, by Michael Bublé
Best Rock Album: Celebration Day, by Led Zeppelin
Best Alternative Music Album: Modern Vampires of the City, by Vampire Weekend
Best Urban Contemporary Album: Unapologetic, by Rihanna
Best R&B Album: Girl On Fire, by Alicia Keys
Best Rap Album: The Heist, by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis
Best Country Album: Same Trailer, Different Park, by Kasey Musgraves
Best Pop Instrumental Album: Steppin’ Out, by Herb Alpert
Best New Age Album: Love’s River, by Laura Sullivan
Best Jazz Vocal Album: Liquid Spirit, by Gregory Porter
Best Jazz Instrumental Album: Money Jungle: Provocative in Blue, by Terri L. Carrington
Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album: Night in Calisia, by Randy Brecker
Best Latin Jazz Album: Song for Maura, by Paquito D’Rivera
Best Gospel Album: Greater Than, by Tye Tribbett
Best Contemporary Christian Album: Overcomer, by Mandisa
Best Americana Album: Old Yellow Moon, by Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell
Best Bluegrass Album: The Streets of Baltimore, by The Del McCoury Band
Best Blues Album: Get Up!, by Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite
Best World Music Album: Savor Flamenco, by The Gipsy Kings
Best Musical Theater Album: Kinky Boots, original Broadway cast recording
Best Movie Compilation Soundtrack: Sound City: Reel to Reel, music from the documentary film (we also have the film)

 

2014 Oscar-nominated movies @ the Library - Reserve your title today!

Downton Abbey @ the Library!

 

DOWNTON ABBEY, season 4, HAS STARTED!

Do you wonder what all the fuss is about?  Do you feel the need to talk to others about it?  Do you want to meet other Downton enthusiasts?  Then join us each Monday evening at 6:30pm to talk about the previous evening's episode and speculate on what's to come.  Light refreshments will be served.