Romulus Public Library
Newsletter
September
2018
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Library Closed:
September 1 - 3 (Labor Day Weekend)
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Library Open During Construction!
Phase 2 of the parking lot construction has begun. Parking is available on the north end of the parking lot and a walkway has been constructed for foot traffic to the Library. Please bear with us as we get through this six-week phase of the construction process. The end result will be a beautiful new lot with landscaping and new, brighter LED lighting. Maps of the construction project are available in the Library. The project is expected to be completed this Fall.
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The Library has upgr
aded to a ne
w online
catalog
and checkout system called CARL. Please note that CARL requires patron PIN numbers to be numeric and 4-6 numbers in length. If you need help with your
account
or with updating your PIN, please click
here
and follow the instructions under Updating Your Patron Account. For further assistance with account access, please call the library at (734) 942-7589. Thank you for your cooperation and patience as we transitioned to our new system.
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MeLCat Tentatively Scheduled to Return Sept. 2018
Thank you to our patrons for your patience during this hiatus from MeLCat. Due to the move to our new system in late May and several glitches and subsequent issues that our consortium, The Library Network had to handle, the return of MeLCat services was delayed until September. Testing and data extractions over the summer are nearly complete and The Library Network has stated that they are on schedule for a return of MeLCat on or around September 5
th
. Thank you again for your patience!
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Library Computer Security and Increased Bandwidth
The library is taking a proactive approach when it comes to computer security. We have contracted for additional firewall support, security, and intrusion prevention to detect and prevent attacks in network traffic on all of our public and staff computers. In addition, internet bandwidth has been increased to 100 Mb which provides faster connectivity for patrons surfing the web.
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New Bottle-Filler Drinking Fountain
To better serve our patrons and help the environment, a new drinking fountain has been installed in the Library. It includes a bottle filler that helps minimize disposable water bottle waste in the environment and tracks the number of plastic bottles saved. As always, water bottles are allowed in the Library as long as they have a lid.
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Summer Reading Program a HUGE Success!
This summer was amazing! We had so much fun at each and every program and with all of you. This year, registration increased by over 31%, program completion increased by 164%, and program attendance increased by 56%. Thank you for participating and proving that libraries (and reading) do rock!
Congratulations to the winners of our Amazon Kindle Fire Tablets, Kijani, 8 and Posy, 3 and to the winner of the Zap Zone birthday party, Asher, 5.
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Lego DC Superheroes Aquaman: Rage of Atlantis
September 5 at 6 p.m.
Refreshments provided
Sponsored by the Friends of the Romulus Public Library
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World Music and Stories
presented by
The Storytellers
Tuesday, September 18 at 6:30 p.m.
Join us for a fun, interactive, and entertaining back-to-school program for the whole family with Bob and Audrey!
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Michigan Mammals
Thursday, September 27 at 6:30 p.m.
Learn about Michigan's native mammals with the Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Communications Coordinator, Holly Vaughn. A family-friendly event.
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Monday, September 10 at 7 pm
Library Meeting Room
Discussion
:
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
by Rachel Joyce.
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Tuesday, September 18 at 10:30 am
Romulus Senior Center
Discussion:
A Great Reckoning
by Louise Penny, and
Nothing Like It in the World: The Men who built the Transcontinental Railroad, 1863-1869
by Stephen E. Ambrose
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Monday, September 17 at 6:30 pm
Join the Romulus Garden Club in discussing gardening topics.
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Love manga and anime? Join Kristen as she hosts the club with a movie and Japanese snacks!
Mondays at 5 p.m. September 24, October 22, November 26
Sponsored by the Friends of the Romulus Public Library
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Can you complete our monthly challenge? Do you want to experiment with your own creativity? Join us for Lego Club.
Saturdays at 2 p.m.
September 15, October 20, November 17, December 15
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Tired of playing chess on a computer screen? Come to the library and play in person.
Saturdays at 2 p.m.
September 8, October 13, November 10,
December 8
In partnership with the City of Romulus Recreation Dept.
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Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
September 19-December 5
(No meeting on 11/21)
Join us for crafts, stories, and play.
Ages 0-4. Older siblings welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Romulus Public Library
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Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
September 25-October 23
Come out and read stories and do crafts with Miss Jessica. All ages are welcome to this family program.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Romulus Public Library
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Second Monday Book Club - Monday, September 10, October 8 at 7 p.m.
Senior Book Club - Tuesday, September 18, October 16 at 10:30 a.m -- Meets at Romulus Senior Center
Garden Club Speaker -- Monday, Oct. 1 at 6:30 p.m.
Garden Club Meeting -- Monday, Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m.
Pumpkin Carving Contest -- Thursday, October 25 at 6 p.m.
Teen Movie Matinee -- Saturday, October 27 at 1 p.m.
Youth Halloween Party -- Tuesday, October 30 at 6 p.m.
Meetings and Events held in the Library Meeting Room unless otherwise noted - Public Welcome
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Romulus Public Library
11121 Wayne Rd.
Romulus, MI 48174
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Monday-Thursday -- 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Friday-Saturday -- 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday -- Closed
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