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National Navajo Code Talkers Day is celebrated each year on August 14. In a fascinating part of our history, the day honors those Marines during World War II who used their native language to develop an unbreakable code which helped bring the Allied victory. The complex code was critical in transmitting messages during battle, especially in the Pacific. The day recognizes and honors their courage, as well as the preservation of indigenous languages and culture.
We hope that you are enjoying the tail end of summer! It has flown by! It has been a very busy summer here at PCL. A record number of happy readers of all ages participated in our Summer Reading Club! The fun has not stopped there, however! There is still much happening at your community library!
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Sound of Music – 8/18 @ 7 p.m. features Michigan Emmy recipient Kitty Donohoe who draws from both her Irish and American roots. A special Kid’s Concert with OMP’s very own Mary Sue Wilkinson is scheduled for 8/27 @ 11 a.m. Pack a picnic and chairs or a blanket. Rain venue is the Community Room, no picnic! “Where words fail, music speaks” – Hans Christian Anderson
The Gift of Life – PCL partners with VERSITI for a blood drive 8/27 from noon-5. Blood collected stays in Michigan. We are short of donors, and there is a shortage of blood. Sign up today – register here.
Researching Roots – PCL is pleased to welcome Jessica Trotter — genealogist, speaker, and blogger — on Tuesday, August 19, at 4 p.m. Jessica will share her expertise on discovering and using non-traditional resources in genealogical research.
Upcycled Jewelry – Bring your old necklaces, earrings or bracelets to restyle with pieces from our collection into cardigan and collar clips, 8/25, 12:30- 1:30! Tools provided! RSVP!
Quilts for Kids – Join Kellie Chase to transform fabrics into patchwork quilts for kids facing serious trauma. Quilts for Kids is a non-profit organization. Materials provided. RSVP to join us, 8/26 & 10/14, 10-noon.
Calling all local artists! There are still a few slots available for the Friends Art Fair September 13! Contact Becky Dykstra at [email protected].
The Regulars
- Peninsula Insights is cancelled for August, but will pick up again in the fall.
- Story Stew for preschoolers – the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays @ 11.
- Reading Dogs Lani & Rosie – Tuesdays from 3:30-5 p.m.
- Threads – Mondays 10-noon – bring a project, work among friends!
- Gentle Yoga with Tina Livingston – Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. for a small fee.
- Pageturners – The 3rd Thursday @ 6:30 p.m. Books available on a first come basis.
- Spanish Meetup – Practice Spanish on the 3rd Saturday @ 10:30 a.m.
- Takeout craft bags available for kids the 1st full week of the month. Adult craft bags seasonally. While supplies last!
New for little ones on the 1st Mondays of the month for a small fee, we offer Fox’s Fiesta, My Person & Me Movement Class with Stirling Saur, a pediatric speech-language pathologist and certified yoga instructor! Also new – kids ages 7-10 meet up to talk about and trade cards at our Pokémon Club on the 2nd Saturday of the month from 12:30-1:30. No need to RSVP. Thanks to parent Audra Tompkins for facilitating!
At Your Service – PCL offers a Library of Things, a Seed Library, books, movies, puzzles, games, Explorer Bags, STEM kits, large print books, a Children’s Garden with a play village and more. Little Free Libraries have books for the taking. Stay Sharp Kits are available for adult patrons in memory care. Printing, faxing, copying and laptops available onsite. Wireless service accessible in the parking lot 24/7. Limited notary service available by appointment. New to PCL are Launchpads and WhaZoodles, self-contained digital units for kids filled with entertaining educational software. Launchpads are audio-visual. WhaZoodles are audio only. We have also added LEGO kits for adults!
Please note that we are closed: 8/30 -9/1.
Want to learn more about the history of World War II and other eras? We have a good collection of books and movies of significance! Come check us out!
Happy August!
Vicki Shurly, Director
Peninsula Community Library
2893 Island View Road
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 223-7700; [email protected]
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