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   Wednesday, March 10, 2010
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
PRE-SCHOOL PALS STORYTIME
Event Location: LOWER LEVEL
Contact: Barb Bussema   269-343-7747
barb@parchmentlibrary.org
Ages 3 1/2 - 5
Stories, songs, fingerplays, crafts  and lots of fun!! 



2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
COMPUTER BASICS
Event Location: Lower Level
Contact: Wendy Erickson   343-7747
events@parchmentlibrary.org
Wednesdays: March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Each class meets from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. 
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This class is for those who are computer beginners.   Classes are limited to 8 people each.  Registration is required at 343-7747 or click here to register.



6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
COUNTRY LINE DANCING
Event Location: Lower Level
Contact: Wendy Erickson   343-7747
wendy@parchmentlibrary.org
We'll be kicking up our heels, again, for an hour of fun with local Instructor Susan Iervolina.  All ages, all skill levels!  Wear a hat, if you've got one, and boots, too!  No registration required.



   Thursday, March 11, 2010
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
TODDLER TALES
Event Location: LOWER LEVEL
Contact: Barb Bussema   269-343-7747
barb@parchmentlibrary.org
A beginning storytime for toddlers, ages 2 & 3.
Adult participation is required.
Child must be 2 years old by first attended session.
 



   Saturday, March 13, 2010
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
SENIOR BRIGADE WORKSHOPS
Event Location: Lower Level
Contact: Wendy Erickson   343-7747
events@parchmentlibrary.org
We are partnering with the staff from the Michigan Attorney General's office to offer three 30-minute consumer protection workshops for Seniors on the following topics:
Home Equity & Repair Scams
Investment Fraud
Phone and Mail Scams

Senior Brigade was featured in the January-February AARP Bulletin.
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Spend the afternoon with us!  These workshops are FREE, but registration is required.  Please call the library at 343-7747 or click here to register online.
 
 



   Tuesday, March 16, 2010
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
PRE-SCHOOL PALS STORYTIME
Event Location: LOWER LEVEL
Contact: Barb Bussema   269-343-7747
barb@parchmentlibrary.org
Ages 3 1/2 - 5
Stories, songs, fingerplays, crafts  and lots of fun!! 
 



   Wednesday, March 17, 2010
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
PRE-SCHOOL PALS STORYTIME
Event Location: LOWER LEVEL
Contact: Barb Bussema   269-343-7747
barb@parchmentlibrary.org
Ages 3 1/2 - 5
Stories, songs, fingerplays, crafts  and lots of fun!! 



2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
COMPUTER BASICS
Event Location: Lower Level
Contact: Wendy Erickson   343-7747
events@parchmentlibrary.org
Wednesdays: March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Each class meets from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. 
* * * * *  
This class is for those who are computer beginners.   Classes are limited to 8 people each.  Registration is required at 343-7747 or click here to register.



   Thursday, March 18, 2010
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
TODDLER TALES
Event Location: LOWER LEVEL
Contact: Barb Bussema   269-343-7747
barb@parchmentlibrary.org
A beginning storytime for toddlers, ages 2 & 3.
Adult participation is required.
Child must be 2 years old by first attended session.
 



   Tuesday, March 23, 2010
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
PRE-SCHOOL PALS STORYTIME
Event Location: LOWER LEVEL
Contact: Barb Bussema   269-343-7747
barb@parchmentlibrary.org
Ages 3 1/2 - 5
Stories, songs, fingerplays, crafts  and lots of fun!! 
 



   Wednesday, March 24, 2010
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
PRE-SCHOOL PALS STORYTIME
Event Location: LOWER LEVEL
Contact: Barb Bussema   269-343-7747
barb@parchmentlibrary.org
Ages 3 1/2 - 5
Stories, songs, fingerplays, crafts  and lots of fun!! 



2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
COMPUTER BASICS
Event Location: Lower Level
Contact: Wendy Erickson   343-7747
events@parchmentlibrary.org
Wednesdays: March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Each class meets from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. 
* * * * *  
This class is for those who are computer beginners.   Classes are limited to 8 people each.  Registration is required at 343-7747 or click here to register.



6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
LEARN TO MAKE A 3-D STAR
Event Location: Lower Level
Contact: Wendy Erickson   343-7747
events@parchmentlibrary.org
You've seen the large star/snowflakes hanging over the Circulation Desk.  These simple stars are easy to make and suitable for all kinds of celebrations--birthdays, graduations, showers, holidays, etc.  We will show you how to make one in this FREE half-hour workshop.  You must register either at the Info Desk, or by calling 343-7747, or click here to register.
The program starts at 6:30 pm SHARP.  We must limit registration to 20 people, so sign up now!  Ages 15 & over only.



   Thursday, March 25, 2010
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
TODDLER TALES
Event Location: LOWER LEVEL
Contact: Barb Bussema   269-343-7747
barb@parchmentlibrary.org
A beginning storytime for toddlers, ages 2 & 3.
Adult participation is required.
Child must be 2 years old by first attended session.
 



   Wednesday, March 31, 2010
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
COMPUTER BASICS
Event Location: Lower Level
Contact: Wendy Erickson   343-7747
events@parchmentlibrary.org
Wednesdays: March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Each class meets from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. 
* * * * *  
This class is for those who are computer beginners.   Classes are limited to 8 people each.  Registration is required at 343-7747 or click here to register.



   Wednesday, April 07, 2010
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
BUTTERFLIES AND MOTHS
Event Location: Lower Level
Contact: Wendy Erickson   343-7747
events@parchmentlibrary.org
Ilse Gebhard is back with colorful photos of butterflies and moths found in a rural Kalamazoo backyard.  Her hour-long presentation covers their structural features and how to tell them apart, as well as their similar life cycles and a general overview of habitat requirements to attract them to your yard.  Ilse will provide examples of specific butterflies and moths, along with their caterpillar food plants.  Also covered are some of their habits and the threats to their survival.  Have a look at her exhibit along with books to identify them and attract them to your yard.  Free handouts of plants lists, where to purchase them locally, and milkweed seeds.
Registration is required for the FREE event.  Please call 343-7747 or click here to register.



   Saturday, April 10, 2010
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
PARADE WORKSHOPS
Event Location: Lower Level
Contact: Wendy Erickson   343-7747
events@parchmentlibrary.org
Let's increase community participation in the Kindleberger Parade this summer!  Two short workshops will be conducted on float-building and pet-decorating  Almost anything motorized can be used as a float.  Pets must be pulled in a wagon or cart to qualify. 
No registration necessary.



   Tuesday, April 13, 2010
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
PRE-SCHOOL PALS STORYTIME
Event Location: LOWER LEVEL
Contact: Barb Bussema   269-343-7747
barb@parchmentlibrary.org
Ages 3 1/2 - 5
Stories, songs, fingerplays, crafts  and lots of fun!! 
 



4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
BOOK VOYAGERS
Event Location: LOWER LEVEL
Contact: Barb Bussema   269-343-7747
barb@parchmentlibrary.org
WHERE THE GARBAGE GOES
You don't have to be a grown-up to save the earth!!
  Get ready to recycle!  Join us for the movie,
"Where the Garbage Goes"
and learn new ways to reduce..reuse & recycle!!
AGES 6 -10
Reservations required no later than Friday, April 9
                                     Click here to register online or call 343-7747.



   Wednesday, April 14, 2010
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
PRE-SCHOOL PALS STORYTIME
Event Location: LOWER LEVEL
Contact: Barb Bussema   269-343-7747
barb@parchmentlibrary.org
Ages 3 1/2 - 5
Stories, songs, fingerplays, crafts  and lots of fun!! 



   Thursday, April 15, 2010
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
TODDLER TALES
Event Location: LOWER LEVEL
Contact: Barb Bussema   269-343-7747
barb@parchmentlibrary.org
A beginning storytime for toddlers, ages 2 & 3.
Adult participation is required.
Child must be 2 years old by first attended session.
 



   Saturday, April 17, 2010
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
FAMILY SATURDAY @ THE LIBRARY
Event Location: Lower Level
Contact: Wendy Erickson   343-7747
wendy@parchmentlibrary.org

Participants:  Parchment High School science students with chemistry and physics demonstrations under the direction of Jake Klinger;  Kalamazoo Air Zoo with a presentation on astronauts and an exhibit of artifacts; Kalamazoo Astronomical Society with a presentation and "crash course" on how to turn yourself into a star-hopping skymaster! and Kalamazoo Model Railroad Historical Society with a 10 x 30 ft. train display and discussion on Railroads in Parchment. 

No registration required.  Bring the whole family for an afternoon of entertainment!

 




   Tuesday, April 20, 2010
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
PRE-SCHOOL PALS STORYTIME
Event Location: LOWER LEVEL
Contact: Barb Bussema   269-343-7747
barb@parchmentlibrary.org
Ages 3 1/2 - 5
Stories, songs, fingerplays, crafts  and lots of fun!! 
 



   Wednesday, April 21, 2010
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
PRE-SCHOOL PALS STORYTIME
Event Location: LOWER LEVEL
Contact: Barb Bussema   269-343-7747
barb@parchmentlibrary.org
Ages 3 1/2 - 5
Stories, songs, fingerplays, crafts  and lots of fun!! 



   Thursday, April 22, 2010
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
TODDLER TALES
Event Location: LOWER LEVEL
Contact: Barb Bussema   269-343-7747
barb@parchmentlibrary.org
A beginning storytime for toddlers, ages 2 & 3.
Adult participation is required.
Child must be 2 years old by first attended session.
 



   Tuesday, April 27, 2010
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
PRE-SCHOOL PALS STORYTIME
Event Location: LOWER LEVEL
Contact: Barb Bussema   269-343-7747
barb@parchmentlibrary.org
Ages 3 1/2 - 5
Stories, songs, fingerplays, crafts  and lots of fun!! 
 



   Wednesday, April 28, 2010
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
PRE-SCHOOL PALS STORYTIME
Event Location: LOWER LEVEL
Contact: Barb Bussema   269-343-7747
barb@parchmentlibrary.org
Ages 3 1/2 - 5
Stories, songs, fingerplays, crafts  and lots of fun!! 



6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
REDUCING THE SIZE OF YOUR LAWN
Event Location: Lower Level
Contact: Wendy Erickson   343-7747
events@parchmentlibrary.org
 
Please join us for a timely and informative program from Dr. Tom Small of The Wild Ones of Kalamazoo addressing the environmental benefits of using more native plants and trees rather than turf grass for your lawn.  Suggestions for beautifying your property will be offered.  Registration is required at 343-7747 or click here to register online.
 



   Thursday, April 29, 2010
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
TODDLER TALES
Event Location: LOWER LEVEL
Contact: Barb Bussema   269-343-7747
barb@parchmentlibrary.org
A beginning storytime for toddlers, ages 2 & 3.
Adult participation is required.
Child must be 2 years old by first attended session.
 



   Tuesday, May 04, 2010
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
PRE-SCHOOL PALS STORYTIME
Event Location: LOWER LEVEL
Contact: Barb Bussema   269-343-7747
barb@parchmentlibrary.org
Ages 3 1/2 - 5
Stories, songs, fingerplays, crafts  and lots of fun!! 
 



   Wednesday, May 05, 2010
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
PRE-SCHOOL PALS STORYTIME
Event Location: LOWER LEVEL
Contact: Barb Bussema   269-343-7747
barb@parchmentlibrary.org
Ages 3 1/2 - 5
Stories, songs, fingerplays, crafts  and lots of fun!! 



   Thursday, May 06, 2010
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
TODDLER TALES
Event Location: LOWER LEVEL
Contact: Barb Bussema   269-343-7747
barb@parchmentlibrary.org
A beginning storytime for toddlers, ages 2 & 3.
Adult participation is required.
Child must be 2 years old by first attended session.
 



   Tuesday, May 11, 2010
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
PRE-SCHOOL PALS STORYTIME
Event Location: LOWER LEVEL
Contact: Barb Bussema   269-343-7747
barb@parchmentlibrary.org
Ages 3 1/2 - 5
Stories, songs, fingerplays, crafts  and lots of fun!! 
 



   Wednesday, May 12, 2010
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
PRE-SCHOOL PALS STORYTIME
Event Location: LOWER LEVEL
Contact: Barb Bussema   269-343-7747
barb@parchmentlibrary.org
Ages 3 1/2 - 5
Stories, songs, fingerplays, crafts  and lots of fun!! 



   Thursday, May 13, 2010
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
TODDLER TALES
Event Location: LOWER LEVEL
Contact: Barb Bussema   269-343-7747
barb@parchmentlibrary.org
A beginning storytime for toddlers, ages 2 & 3.
Adult participation is required.
Child must be 2 years old by first attended session.
 



   Tuesday, May 18, 2010
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
PRE-SCHOOL PALS STORYTIME
Event Location: LOWER LEVEL
Contact: Barb Bussema   269-343-7747
barb@parchmentlibrary.org
Ages 3 1/2 - 5
Stories, songs, fingerplays, crafts  and lots of fun!! 
This is the last Tuesday storytime for the school year.  Join us for SUMMER STORYTIMES beginning June 23.
 



   Wednesday, May 19, 2010
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
PRE-SCHOOL PALS STORYTIME
Event Location: LOWER LEVEL
Contact: Barb Bussema   269-343-7747
barb@parchmentlibrary.org
Ages 3 1/2 - 5
Stories, songs, fingerplays, crafts  and lots of fun!! 
This is the last regular Wednesday storytime for the school year.  See you at SUMMER STORYTIMES beginning June 23.



   Thursday, May 20, 2010
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
TODDLER TALES
Event Location: LOWER LEVEL
Contact: Barb Bussema   269-343-7747
barb@parchmentlibrary.org
A beginning storytime for toddlers, ages 2 & 3.
Adult participation is required.
Child must be 2 years old by first attended session.
This is the last regularly scheduled Toddler Tale for the school year.  Look forward to seeing you in September.



   Saturday, May 29, 2010
10:00 AM -
LIBRARY CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY
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   Monday, May 31, 2010
10:00 AM -
LIBRARY CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY
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   Thursday, June 03, 2010
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
WILDFLOWERS IN MY GARDEN
Event Location: Lower Level
Contact: Wendy Erickson   343-7747
events@parchmentlibrary.org
Master Gardener Laura Strehlow will be here to show you how to establish areas on your property that are more beneficial to birds and wildlife, and also more environmentally responsible.  Registration is required at 343-7747 or click here to register .
Laura is a member of Kalamazoo Area Wild Ones.  She serves on the Van Buren County Land Preservation Board and has degrees in Botany, Pharmacy and Biological Sciences.



   Monday, July 05, 2010
10:00 AM -
LIBRARY CLOSED FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY
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   Sunday, July 11, 2010
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
KVP REUNION
Event Location: Library
Contact: Wendy Erickson   343-7747
wendy@parchmentlibrary.org

The Library is hosting a reunion for former employees of KVP and their spouses.  Parchment residents and Kindleberger Festival attendees can also stop in to catch up with their co-workers and neighbors, as well as browse the Local History Room, and watch a 1928 KVP film.  Rob Heasley and Dennis Durham will discuss Parchment in the past and Parchment in the future.  Before you attend the plays on the Stage in Kindleberger Park, join us in an afternoon of reminiscing.  This event is part of the Kindleberger Festival Community Events.   No registration is necessary.  




   Friday, September 03, 2010
10:00 AM -
LIBRARY CLOSED FOR STAFF APPRECIATION DAY
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   Saturday, September 04, 2010
10:00 AM -
LIBRARY CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
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   Monday, September 06, 2010
10:00 AM -
LIBRARY CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
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   Wednesday, November 24, 2010
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
LIBRARY CLOSES AT 5:00 FOR THANKSGIVING DAY HOLIDAY
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   Thursday, November 25, 2010
10:00 AM -
LIBRARY CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING DAY HOLIDAY
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   Friday, November 26, 2010
10:00 AM -
LIBRARY CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING DAY HOLIDAY
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   Friday, December 24, 2010
10:00 AM -
LIBRARY CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS EVE
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   Saturday, December 25, 2010
10:00 AM -
LIBRARY CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS DAY
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   Friday, December 31, 2010
2:00 PM -
LIBRARY CLOSES AT 2:00 FOR NEW YEAR'S EVE
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