More library events, activities and ongoing groups are listed on the Northland Public Library’s website at www.northlandlibrary.org.

Library News

New Year — New Gear

Thanks to funding from the Jack Buncher Foundation, Northland has replaced the book drops at at the Baierl YMCA and the Marshall Township Municipal Building with brand new blue ones that are marked, ‘Library Return’.

Select Featured Programs

Adults, Children, Teens and everywhere in between

All the Feels — Winter reading fun for infants to age 18

Jan. 1 through Jan. 31

Experience all the feels this winter! Learn about the history of emojis, explore the importance of emotions, and discover fun activities to express yourself fully —all while earning badges on a virtual bingo card!

Everyone completing their bingo card will be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card to Riverstone Books. Go to northlandlibrary.beanstack.org/reader365 to sign up.

Winter Bookmark Contest

All ages including adults!

Jan. 1 through Jan. 31

Children of all ages and adults may create an original design reflecting the winter months then enter their artwork in Northland’s Winter Bookmark Contest. Pick up an entry form in the Children and Teen Services or the Adult Services department beginning Jan. 3 or download one from the Children and Teen page on the Library’s website beginning Jan. 1. Follow the guidelines to enter your design which will be judged in the following age categories: ages 0 to 3, ages 4 to 7, ages 8 to 12, ages 13 to 17, and ages 18+. Bring your entry to the Children and Teen Services desk or the Ask A Librarian desk by Tuesday, Jan. 31.

Winners will be announced Feb. 6. Along with a certificate, each winner will receive 30 bookmarks printed with their winning design. Winners may pick up their prize package from the Children and Teen Services desk beginning on Feb. 27. All winning bookmarks will also be distributed at the Library.

Adults

Make Your own Sourdough Starter

Thursday, Jan. 26 at 6 p.m.

Ever wanted to make delicious sourdough bread at home? This 60-minute virtual workshop will teach you all the basics of creating and maintaining a sourdough starter, as well as learning how a starter works - no prior baking experience necessary! Follow along at home as Chloe Newman from Crust Worthy LLC shows you how to build the beginnings of your own sourdough starter. All you need is white or whole wheat flour, water, a small clear container, and a digital scale or measuring spoons. Registration is required for this virtual program. A Zoom link will be sent the week of the program.

Heart Health: Know the Numbers that Matter

Thursday, Feb. 23 at 3 p.m.

Join Venmathi Indramohan, MD UPMC Passavant Heart and Vascular Institute for an overview of the numbers that impact your risk for heart disease and stroke, how to make sense of it, and what you can do to take control of your heart health! Registration is required.

Children, ‘Tweens and Teens

Dinosaur Dance Party

Wednesday, Jan. 18, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Dinosaur enthusiasts ages 3 through 5 are invited for an hour of music, dancing, and dinosaur fun.

Please note: due to space limitations, children must be able to attend independently.

Select Ongoing Adult Programs and Activities

For a full list of Monthly Book Discussion Groups and Activities see the library website.

New – Once Upon a Crime: True Crime Book Club

Third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

Discuss the who, what, where, when, and why in some of true crime’s most intriguing tales! No registration is required. Email colemank2@northlandlibrary.org to join the group’s email list.

Jan. 17: “Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America” by Erik Larson

Feb. 21: “Yellow Bird: Oil, Murder, and a Woman’s Search for Justice in Indian Country” by Sierra Crane Murdoch

New – Banned Books Book Club

Third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

Wonder why books are banned? Discuss themes or controversial content in a safe space. Email georgica@northlandlibrary.org for questions or to join the group’s email list.

Jan. 19 : “Prince and Knight” by Daniel Haack; “Something Happened in Our Town” by Marianne Celano

Feb. 16: “The Hate U Give” by Angie Thomas

Select Ongoing Children, ‘Tween and Teen Programs and Activities

A full list of monthly ongoing groups and activities is available on the library website.

Preschool Storytime!

Wednesdays, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22 at 10 a.m. or 11 a.m.

Children will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and rhythms at this 30-minute storytime. Children must be at least 3 to attend. Infants under the age of 1 year may attend with their sibling(s). No registration is required. A limited number of people (children and adults) will be permitted in the meeting rooms to attend this first come, first served program. No one will be admitted once the program begins.

Toddler Time

Wednesdays, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22 at 10 a.m. or 11 a.m.

Toddlers 12 months to 35 months with a caregiver are invited to participate in songs, rhymes and library fun that build important pre-reading skills. Registration is required. Space is limited. The 10 and 11 a.m. sessions are identical. A one-time registration will cover the four-week session of your choice.

Teen Time

First Thursday of each month at 3:30 p.m.

Thursdays, Jan. 5, Feb. 2

Join us for a mystery activity at this program for ‘tweens and teens ages 12 to 18. No registration is required.

New! Teen Game Room

Second Thursday of each month at 3 p.m. Jan. 12; Feb. 9

An hour of gaming for those ages 12 to 18. No registration is required.

Northland Teen Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA)

Third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m.

Jan. 17; Feb. 21

Come hang out with a group of LGBTQIA+ friends and allies to have fun, be your true self, and strengthen community! For ages 13 to 18. No registration required.

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