Library Lines: Learn more about Parkinson's support
The Parkinson’s Support Group will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, in the Neuss room located on our lower level. Parkinson’s support groups are designed for people with Parkinson’s, their families, and other support individuals. Meetings are intended to provide education, advice, and awareness of the community services available in dealing with this chronic disease. Refreshments will be served.
On Tuesday, April 16, at 10:15 a.m. special guest reader Cate Jamieson from Straits Area Federal Credit Union will be at story time to celebrate Money Smart Week. Children will receive a copy of "Owl & Otter, The Big Talent Show" by Andrea Mills (one book per household). This is a book about money fun, wants and needs and the value of friendship. Families are encouraged to attend.
American Sign Language class continues this week 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 16. Can’t stay until 7? No problem, stay as long as possible. This is a welcoming stress-free experience where conversational signs are practiced and all skill levels are welcome. Attend when you can, everyone 8 years or older is welcome. ASL class meets in the Seuss room on our lower level.
Photography Club meets at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, in the Neuss room. Bring photos to share with the group if you’d like or just attend to discuss techniques and ideas. All are welcome to attend.
The Earth Week Plus Expo is happening 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at the library. Earth Day activities include make-and-take birdhouses, hummingbird feeders, seed planting, rock painting, nature art projects, create a worm home and more. 4-H will have a table offering various kids’ activities. While you are here, investigate live amphibians, turtles, snakes, birds' nests and sea lamprey. Pet a chicken, discover skulls and learn about alternative energy. The library offers an elevator for easy access to our lower level. This event is free and open to the public! Pick up an Earth Week Plus Adventures brochure in our lobby or follow Earth Week Plus Expo Northern Michigan on Facebook or visit earthweekplus.org for information on the many mini adventures offered in April through June.
The next scheduled Earth Day Adventure is a tour of the Hammond Bay Biological Station sea lamprey research facility at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Saturday, April 13. Preregistration is required. Each tour is limited to 10 participants. Contact Andrea Miehls, amiehls@glfc.org or call 989-734-4768, ext. 135, for availability.
E-waste will be accepted 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 20, in front of the NEMSCA Head Start Building, formerly the West Elementary School located on Pine St. E-waste is electronic products that are unwanted, not working or outdated. Most electronics contain toxic materials such as beryllium, cadmium, mercury and lead. When dumped in landfills these toxins cause serious environmental risks to our soil, water, air and wildlife which can then negatively affect humans. Recycle computers, cables, small home appliances, used printer cartridges, household batteries, and almost anything with a cord. There is a minimal charge for recycling CRT TVs depending on the size of the television. Kickstart your spring cleaning and dispose of those unwanted electronics in an environmentally safe way.
Wednesday, May 1, at 6 p.m. Michigan Notable Book author John Smolens will present at the library! During his 2024 Notable Book Tour, Smolens will discuss his latest novel "A Cold, Hard Prayer." An accomplished writer, Smolens has published 12 works of fiction, composed of eleven novels and a collection of short stories. Two of his previous novels, "Wolf’s Mouth and Day of Days" were also awarded this prestigious honor in past years. We have many of his titles in our collection as well as several other 2024 Michigan Notable Book award-winning titles. Refreshments will be served and books will be available for sale during the event. Registration is not required, all are welcome to attend.
— Paula Jewell is program director of the Cheboygan Area Public Library.
This article originally appeared on The Holland Sentinel: Library Lines: Learn more about Parkinson's support
