Friends of the Library Board
Tuesday, September 2,  1:00pm
The Friends’ next regular meeting is Tuesday, August 5, at 1:00pm. The group is planning new and exciting things for 2008-2009! All Friends and anyone interested in the group are invited to attend.

Writing Out Loud:  Elizabeth Berg
Saturday, September 6,   7:30pm
Elizabeth grew up moving around a lot in an Army family. She submitted her first poem to American Girl magazine when she was nine years old. It was rejected and it took her another twenty-five years before she ever submitted anything again. Then she entered a magazine contest and won...and hasn’t stopped writing since. In her prolific years as a writer she has twenty books. Her books have been translated into twenty-six languages. Three, Range of Motion, Open House, and Say When were made into television movies. Lynne Blitstein will interview Ms. Berg.

Medicare 101
Monday, September 15,   12:00pm
Independent insurance agent Eric Wiegand will present a free seminar on medicare and the options available to seniors. His discussion will include supplements, drug programs and enrollment issues.

Bookmarks at Noon: 
Friday, September 19,  12:00pm
Luanne DePriest of the Westchester Public Library and Township Museum will review Off Season by Anne Rivers Siddons. It’s the story of Cam and Lilly–happily married with a beautiful family. When Cam dies suddenly, Lilly is forced to evaluate her life and future. She heads back to her coastal Maine childhood home where she and Cam fell in love over and over again and where their ghosts still dance. It’s a journey of tender memories and revelation.

Writing Out Loud:  Bich Nguyen
Saturday, September 20,  7:30pm
Bich Minh Nguyen (first name pronounced "Bit") is the author of the memoir Stealing Buddha’s Dinner (Viking Penguin, 2007), which received the PEN/Jerard Award and was named a best book of 2007 by the Chicago Tribune. Her work has appeared in Gourmet magazine, on the PBS NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, and in anthologies including Dream Me Home Safely: Writers on Growing up in America, The Presence of Others and Watermark: Vietnamese American Poetry and Prose. Her first novel, Short Girls, will be published by Viking Penguin in summer 2009. Patricia Klewer will interview Ms. Nguyen.

Films on DVD Series: Young at Heart
Sunday, September 21,  2:00pm
The library’s fall film series returns with the showing of Young At Heart on Sunday, September 21, at 2:00pm. It’s the true story of the final weeks of rehearsal for the "Young at Heart Chorus" from Northampton, MA, whose group members’ average age 81 . They perform songs against stereotype, including music by James Brown and Sonic Youth, among others. Although the group has toured Europe and sung for royalty, this account focuses on preparing new songs for a concert in their hometown, which succeeds in spite of several real heart-breaking events. The Films on DVD Series is sponsored with PNC Odyssey Arts and the LaPorte County Public Library.

Great Books
The Great Books group is taking a summer hiatus and will return October26.  Alice and Wonderland and Through the Working Glass by Lewis Carroll are the books for the month.  New members are always welcome. If you are interested in the group call Public Relations at 873-3049.

Learning Center Needs Tutors: 
The Michigan City Public Library Literacy Center needs math, reading  and GED tutors.  The need is greatest for younger students.  If you can spare an hour or two a week, call Cyndie McKinney at 219-873-3043.  

AARP Drivers Safety Course
Thursday & Friday, October 2 & 3,   9:15am
Register now for the October AARP Drivers Safety Course. The AARP Driver Safety Program is an 8-hour refresher course that can help you learn the effects of aging on driving and how you can adjust. Earn an insurance rate discount (check with your insurance company) by taking this refresher course for drivers age 55 and over. A $10 fee covers your materials. You must attend both 4-hour sessions in their entirety. Call 873-3049 to register.

September Events at a Glance

Tuesday, September 2, 1:30pm--Memoirs--The group meets the first Monday of the month at 1:30pm.  They are meeting on Tuesday this month only due to the Labor Day holiday.  Open to those completing any library Writing Your Memoirs course or anyone interested in writing.

Tuesday, September 2,  1:00pm--Friends of the Library Meeting

Saturday, September 6, 7:30pm--Writing Out Loud:  Elizabeth Berg

Thursday, September 11, 6:00pm--Writer's Rendezvous--all writers are invited to share and discuss their work.

Monday, September 15, 12:00pm--Medicare 101 Seminar

Friday, September 19,  12:00pm--Bookmarks at Noon:  Off Season by Anne Rivers Siddons will be reviewed by LuAnne DePriest.

Saturday, September 20,  7:30pm--Writing Out Loud:  Bich Nguyen

Sunday, September 21,  2:00pm--Films on DVD Series:  Young at Heart

Wednesday, September 24, 2:00pm--Library Board Meeting

Writing Out Loud Fall 2007

Neil Steinberg, September 15, 2007

James Cross Giblin, September 30, 2007

Robert Bruegmann, October 13, 2007

Lois Ruby, November 4, 2007

       Library 110th Birthday Celebration

Tuesday, October 9 

Cake by Trish Smith of the Library's Youth Services Department

Michigan City Public Library is dedicated to bringing exciting programs to you and your family. 
If you are interested in attending or presenting a program

    Contact the Library Public Relations Office at 219-873-3049
or e-mail rkohn@mclib.org

Read to Your Kids Today.
       See What They Become Tomorrow!

revised 8/25/08