Volume 1 | Summer 2021

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Hello, Comstock! Thank you for checking out our very first issue of our e-Newsletter! We look forward to bringing you current news and upcoming events for Comstock Township Library! We will be publishing this e-Newsletter quarterly, but may publish occasional special editions as well.

A Word from the Director: Emily Kubash Hello everyone, Welcome to the first Comstock Library e-Newsletter! We’re so happy for the chance to connect with you on all the latest library news and events. I’ve served as the Director of Comstock Township Library since September 2019, coming on board when the previous director, Myla Stuart, retired. I grew up in southwest Michigan and have worked in public libraries for over 20 years now. I’ve held a variety of roles including as a children’s librarian, branch manager, department head, and as a librarian with the Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. I’ve very much enjoyed my work at Comstock Library thus far. The library staff and I have many plans to continue growing and expanding our library services to the community. In early 2020 Comstock became a fine-free library. This means we no longer charge fines for overdue materials, with the exception of mobile hotspots and Playaway Launchpads. If you have long overdue library items you can now bring them back without penalty, or if you have just not visited the library in a long time, we welcome you back. Our Summer Reading Program, “Tails & Tales,” launched on June 1. You can register online or in-person at the library—it’s an all ages event that offers everyone the chance to earn and win awesome prizes while enjoying your summer reads. I hope you’ll take some time to stop by and visit the library this summer, either in-person or online. Curbside pick-up service is still available for anyone who doesn’t wish to come in the building. You can always visit our website to use our digital services. You can even sign-up online for a digital library card that will give you access to digital books, audiobooks, and videos. Have a great summer! -Emily

Libraries are more than just books! Take a look at the services we provide to the community.

Welcome, new staff!

During the course of the last eighteen months, we have had several new part-time and full-time staff join Comstock Township Library. We would like to introduce them to you!

Emily Kubash Library Director

Dan McCarthy Local Historian/ Reference

Brenna LaForge Youth Dept./ Digital Marketing

Faith Mendham Circulation/ Youth Dept.

Lissa Greene Programs/ Reference

Elyse Malnekoff Head of Circulation

Upcoming Events

Kids/Teens June 1st - Summer Reading Program began! Visit our website, social media pages, or visit the library directly for more information about how to redeem prizes and programs we're offering! June 14th - SRP Programming began. Kids can begin redeeming prizes!

July 24th - Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary will be here showing off some of the coolest reptiles! There will be two sessions, one morning and one afternoon. Times and registration will be posted closer to the program date on our Online Events Calendar. Registration required.

August 7th - Nelson "The Animal Guy" will be here with some really 'wild' animals! There will be two sessions, one morning and one afternoon. Times and registration will be posted closer to the program date on our Online Events Calendar. Registration required. August 31 - SRP ends. Grand Prize winners will be drawn shortly after! September - If 300 SRP logs are turned in to the Youth Department by August 31st, Ms. Sue and Ms. Traci will get turned into "human sundaes"! SRP Weekly Events Teen Take-Home Craft: Available the 1st of each month. No registration required. These crafts are strictly for teens.

Kids Take-Home Craft: Every other Monday, beginning June 14th. No registration required. STEAM: Every other Monday, beginning June 14th. Registration required. Wee Ones Storytime: Every Tuesday at 10:30 AM on the Comstock Township side lawn. For ages 0-24 months, but siblings of any age welcomed. Blanket or chair is recommended. No registration required. *No storytimes the week of July 5th. Teen Events: Every other Wednesday, beginning June 23rd. Registration required. Family Storytime: Every Thursday at 10:30 AM at Merrill Park. For all ages. Blanket or chair is recommended. No registration required. *No storytimes the week of July 5th. In-Person Arts & Crafts: Every other Friday, beginning June 25th. Registration required. Recommended for ages Pre-K and up. FOR A FULL LIST OF YOUTH PROGRAMS (including times and locations), PLEASE VISIT OUR ONLINE CALENDAR TO REGISTER. All registered programs open 7 days before the event. Adults June 1st - Summer Reading Program began! Visit our website, social media pages, or visit the library directly for more information about how to redeem prizes and programs we're offering! July 19th - Meditation & Mindfulness Registration begins July 6th. The Comstock Township Library is holding a relaxing night of meditation and mindfulness on Zoom with Stress Less Kazoo's Eric Nelson, MA. Stress Less Kazoo provides training for individuals to increase health and well-being. August 16th - Origami (6-7 PM on Zoom) Registration begins August 1st. Join the Comstock Township Library and local artist Heather Briggs for an evening of origami making! Registration is required for this session and begins August 1st on our website (comstocklibrary.org, “Events”). Please provide your email address so we can send you the Zoom information. You may also register by calling 345-0136. The number of participants is limited. Participants can pick-up their craft the week of August 9th.  Adult Pick-up Crafts:

June 28th - Marble Dangle Suncatcher Registration begins June 21st. "Twist wire to secure a marble for a whimsical suncatcher". This kit includes instructions and all materials. *Example photo taken from "growinghealthykids"

July 12th - Star on a Pallet Registration begins July 5th. "Attach a weathered star to a painted pallet for a star-studded July." *Example photo taken from "1001Pallets"

Adult Pop-up Crafts: July 26th - Butterfly Paper Lantern Registration and pick-up begin July 26th. "Cut and fold paper into butterflies, and attach to a paper lantern for a sweet decorative art piece or an eye-catching lamp!" *Example photo taken from "diyinspired"

Online Events Calendar

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