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August, 2022

Last Call for Adult Summer Reading Fun & Prizes!

Okay, well you really have until Aug. 27 and that gives you all kinds of time to get into the game! Head over to our Adult Summer Reading Program page and check out the Choose Your Own Challenge options! Three challenges have gone live and there are two more to go before Aug. 27. Each challenge completed gets you 10 (virtual) chances to win gift cards to local businesses. Complete three challenges to collect a cool little prize kit (while supplies last)!

Painting of Historic Milan “Crooked” Tree Donated to Library

We are very grateful to artist Angie Nagle Miller, who recently donated a painting of the historic Milan “crooked tree” to the Library. Angie is an established and talented artist who grew up in Milan and now lives in Ann Arbor. The painting has been installed by the main check out desk – stop in and take a look! More information about Angie and her work may be found HERE. Thank you Angie!

In a Michigan Mood?

Summer is a great time to explore our beautiful ‘mitten’ state, whether in real life or virtually – and we’re here for you! Travel? History? Cooking? Nature? Sports? Fiction? Books? Movies? Biography? Magazines? Yep, got ‘em!

Check HERE for ebooks and audiobooks about, or set in, Michigan which are available through our Overdrive Collection.

And head over HERE for a showcase of Michigan related materials in our collection!

Upcoming Programs

Wednesday, Aug. 3 Lethal Lunches (mystery book group), 12:30-2:00 pm via Zoom. This month’s title is Crooked House by Agatha Christie. For more information, contact info@milanlibrary.org

Wednesday, Aug. 3 Meet the Author: Marie Strang, 6:30 pm at The Center 45 Neckel Ct. Join us for an evening with local author Marie Strang. Marie will discuss her new book, Arrow’s Flight, answer your questions and have copies of her book available for purchase and signing. Learn more about the author and the book HERE. Sign up for the program HERE.

Monday, Aug. 8 The Novel Bunch (fiction book group), 7:30 pm via Zoom. We will be discussing the novel The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reed. For more information, contact info@milanlibrary.org

Wednesday, Aug. 10 An Ode to Strangers presented by The Patchwork Writers Group, 7:00 pm Wilson Park Pavilion. Some of the most interesting people are the ones who you haven't met yet! Join us for original odes to these mysterious and intriguing characters. Grab your lawn chair and be a part of this captivating evening of storytelling. A special program offered by our writers group. Register HERE.

Wednesday, Aug. 17 Tai Chi in the Park, 6:30 pm Everyone is welcome to join us for this relaxing and enjoyable evening practicing Tai Chi together. This program is free and welcoming to all skill levels. We meet at the Wilson Park Pavilion. It is recommended that you wear stable shoes and comfortable clothing. Come ready to enjoy yourself and relax. Sign up HERE.

Friday, Aug. 19, Chimney Swift Count Friday 8:00 pm Library Parking Lot Join Mr. John Farmer as he teams up with the Washtenaw County Audubon Society to conduct the annual Chimney Swift count. Why does the Washtenaw County Audubon Society conduct this count?

• We are partnering with landowners and other organizations in southeast Michigan to preserve chimneys to provide important nesting and roosting habitat.

• We are spreading the word that Chimney Swifts are in trouble and make great neighbors!

So, grab your lawn chair and join us for this spectacular evening! Chimney Swifts are truly aerial artists! Register HERE.

Staff Picks

We love to share what we’ve been reading/watching/listening to/exploring! Here are Barbara’s recommendations! (Note: Click on the title to get to our catalog record for the item.)

Sing to the Colors: A Writer Explores Two Centuries of the University of Michigan by James Tobin

Say the words “history book” and I’ll bet it conjures (and you may not be alone in this) something dull and dry. SO NOT the case with this one! Tobin has been writing interesting feature articles about UM history for a number of years now and has collected 23 of them here on topics ranging from the original selection of land for the campus to the origin of “Go Blue!” with women’s roles, student activism, sports and more. It’s a delightful compendium, engagingly written that you can read a little or a lot at a time!

Good Omens (DVD)

Quirky, clever, funny and sometimes thought provoking, this is the story of two immortal beings (one good, one bad) in search of the misplaced Anti-Christ, age eleven. Narrated by Frances McDormand (as the voice of God), the cast includes David Tennant, Michael Sheen, Jon Hamm, Nick Offerman, Brian Cox, Benedict Cumberbatch and more. Based on a book by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett (not on our shelves, but we can get the book through MEL).

Covid Tests (All Out)

We have run out of at-home Covid tests and don’t anticipate getting more at this time. Check HERE to order a set of 8 tests.

Well, it is *kind* of a box!

Got questions? Give us a call at 743-439-1240 or email info@milanlibrary.org We’d love to hear from you!