Repair and Remodeling Update



The lobby repairs are done and look great! Repairs and renovations are continuing downstairs. Most of the downstairs repairs are cosmetic and won’t affect use of the space. On rare occasions, some programs may need to be moved to a different location, like the main floor of the Library. If you are sensitive to drywall dust, paint fumes, and/or other construction byproducts, please be aware that they may be present in the areas where work is being done. Please check the Library website and social media pages for updates.

Friends of the Library

Holiday Raffle

Ages 18+

Monday, November 2 through

Wednesday, December 2

The Friends of the Library Holiday Raffle will begin on Monday, November 2. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. Stop by to see the wonderful baskets, quilts, and other items on display! Raffle tickets will be drawn at the Holiday Chocolate on Wednesday, December 2. Must be 18 or older to purchase tickets.

Cupcake Painting Event

Ages 18+

Monday, November 2

6:00 pm

Last November, we painted Monet-inspired water lilies. This year, we’re looking at the sweet art of American artist Wayne Thiebaud. Led by staff member and professional artist Thimgan (“Timmian”) Hayden, we’ll be painting — then eating — cupcakes! You’ll go home with a delectable 10×10 acrylic painting.

Seating is limited; registration is nearly full. Please call the Library to register.

Craft Stitching Group

Ages 18+

Tuesday, November 3

1:00 - 4:00 pm

Bring your own project and spend some time chatting with friends while you work.

Storytime

Ages 0-5

Wednesdays and Thursdays

through November 19

10:00 am



Stories and songs, fingerplays and fun along with a simple craft.

The Great Turkey

Scavenger Hunt

Ages 3+

November 4-25



Visit the library and see if you can find all the turkeys!

Friends of the Library

Book Sale

Everyone

Saturday, November 7

9:00 am-1:00 pm



Get a jump on your holiday shopping with books for all ages, many in brand-new or like-new condition! Puzzles and DVDs will also be for sale. Early Bird admission is available 8:00-9:00 am for $2. The Fill-a-Library-Tote-Bag sale will begin at noon.

2nd Sundays Live!

The Michigan Nightingales

Everyone

Sunday, November 8

2:00 pm

An hour-long free concert featuring vocal music that inspires! This program is suitable for adults, teens, and families of all ages. Doors are open 1:30-2:15 p.m.

Kalamazoo County ID Mobile Unit

Ages 11+

Monday, November 9

3:00-6:00 pm

Bring your documents to get a Kalamazoo County ID or renew your ID. Scholarships are available to cover the $10 fee.

Chip Champ Challenge

Ages 10-16

Monday, November 9

6:00 pm

Will you be the next great Chip Master? Guess what chip flavor you’re chomping in a blindfold taste test, make your own dip, and see how good your guesses are at Chip Trivia! Registration is requested.

Parchment Book Group

Ages 18+

Monday, November 9

6:00 pm

Join us to discuss Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania by Erik Larson. "As a German U-20 and the Lusitania made their way toward Liverpool, an array of forces both grand and achingly small converged to produce one of the great disasters of history. It is a story that many of us think we know but don’t, and Erik Larson tells it thrillingly, switching between hunter and hunted while painting a larger portrait of America at the height of the Progressive Era."

Vinyasa Yoga with Alla

Ages 18+

Wednesday, November 11

5:15 pm

Alla Claeys will lead a 60-minute session of Vinyasa yoga, a style that links one pose to another through breath and intentional transition. Bring your own yoga mat if you can. If you don't have one, some yoga mats will be available.

NOTE: This is our last Vinyasa session. Look for Gentle Yoga at 11:30 am on the second Wednesday of each month beginning in December.

Taste Test Challenge: Potato Chip Edition

Ages 18+

Thursday, November 12

6:30 pm

How well do you know your potato chips? Team up to guess different flavors of chips – no blindfold required! The evening will also feature potato chip trivia and more. Registration is requested.

Potato Chip Week Final Celebration

Everyone

Friday, November 13

While supplies last

To cap off our week of potato chip fun, stop by the library to pick up your own bag of potato chips, courtesy of Detroit's own Better Made Snack Foods! One per person, while supplies last.

Protecting Family Heirlooms and Cultural Objects: A Hands-On Workshop

Ages 18+

Monday, November 16

6:30 pm

National Heritage Emergency Responder Jared Yax will guide us in how to assess risks to our prized possessions and how to protect them. Through a hands-on risk assessment, you’ll gain experience in how to plan to protect your treasures and cultural objects. You’ll also find out what types of restoration services are available if a disaster should happen. Registration is requested.

Mystery Book Club

Mrs. Claus Series

by Liz Ireland

Ages 18+

Tuesday, November 17

6:30 pm



We continue our investigation of Liz Ireland's Mrs. Claus series by discussing Mrs. Claus and the Halloween Homicide. “For the first time ever, Christmastown is celebrating a strange new tradition—Halloween. But not everyone is willing to watch their dependable winter wonderland get overrun by carved pumpkins and costume parties.”

Third Thursdays with Queen Saige

Ages 10-16

Thursday, November 19

4:00 pm

Join your favorite joke-laden librarian every third Thursday for the trifecta of fun: a craft, a snack, and a judgment-free hangout. Registration is requested.

This program ends at 5:30 p.m. Please plan rides home in advance.

Fiber Friends

Ages 18+

Friday, November 20

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

A friendly, open group that shares their love of fiber arts – hand spinning, knitting, crocheting, felting, weaving, and more! Bring your project (and your lunch) – come and go whenever you’d like. All levels welcome, including beginners!

Write In at the Library

Ages 18+

Friday, November 20

3:00 pm

We had so much fun at Write Out in the Park that we’re keeping it going by Writing IN at the Library! Join us in the Local History Room for a 45-minute writing session, followed by a short optional time to share your writing. Prompts will be provided, or you may choose your own topic. Registration is requested.

Chair Yoga

Ages 18+

Saturday, November 21

11:00 am

Alla Claeys will lead a 30-minute session of chair yoga—an accessible, low-impact form of yoga using chairs for support. No yoga mats are needed, and you can leave your shoes on.

F.A.R.M.

(Foundation for Amazing Reading Meetings)

Tween Book Club

Golden Gate (City Spies #2) by James Ponti

Ages 10-14

Monday, November 23

4:00 pm



Join our tween book club, F.A.R.M.! Every month features fun games and activities, as well as snacks to go. We’ll provide a free copy of each month’s book, which will be yours to keep.

Registration is requested. Books are available to pick up at the Library and read in advance.

LEGO Club for Kids

Monday, November 23

5:30 pm

We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination! Open to all kids.

NOTE: Children 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

CLOSED for Thanksgiving

Thursday, November 26 and

Friday, November 27

The Library will close early at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, November 25, and will re-open on Saturday, November 28.

Libby Reminder

Libby now requires you to input a PIN. Your PIN will be the same as the password you use to log into your Parchment Community Library account. If you have any questions, please call or email the Library for help.

Changes to the Libby app have made it even easier to borrow digital ebooks and audiobooks from other libraries! Libby automatically searches all fifteen of our partner libraries, giving you a wider selection of titles.

How To Donate Books, DVDs, and Puzzles

We are happy to accept gently used books, DVDs, and puzzles with no missing pieces. We ask that donations be limited to no more than two boxes or bags per day. Please bring them to the front desk of the Library. We appreciate your support!

Mystery Book Club Survey Results

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Mystery Book Club survey! Based on the responses, the Mystery Book Club will move to 2:00 p.m. on the 3rd Wednesdays in the Community Room beginning in January. Remote participation over Zoom will be offered.

Would you like to be on our Mystery Book Club email list for reminders, other information, and Zoom links? Just click the blue button!

Reserve Express: Sign Up for Automatic Reserves for Your Favorite Authors

Never miss a new title by your favorite authors! Use Reserve Express to automatically place reserves on new releases by selected authors. You can choose as many authors as you like. When we receive a new title by one of your selected authors, you will be automatically added to its reserve list. We'll contact you when the item is ready for you to pick up!

Parchment Update

Bringing Your Community

Closer to You

Great things are happening in Parchment!

Local leaders from city hall, schools, churches, and other organizations share their latest news.

The videos are available to watch at your convenience.

If you have an interview topic to suggest, please email ref@parchmentlibrary.org.