ADULT PROGRAMS
9/11 Memorial & Museum Exhibition
Loutit District Library's Upper Level Lobby will be hosting an educational exhibit from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum that presents the history of 9/11, its origins, and its ongoing implications through the personal stories of those who witnessed and survived the attacks. 

This exhibit will be up throughout the entire month of September. Visit the library during library open hours to view.
Race and Racism: Community Book Club
Racism is once again headlining our news and our daily conversations. As we wrestle with questions of equity and justice, we are in a unique time and space to engage in meaningful dialogue with people of diverse views.

Loutit District Library is partnering with the Momentum Center's (Anti) Racism Task Force to host a community book club on the topic of race and racism. Registration is not required to attend. Click 'learn more' to see this month's book selection.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Come donate and help us save lives! To schedule an appointment click here or call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Give blood at area Red Cross Blood Drives Sept 13-30 for a limited-edition college football T-shirt (Limited quantity while supplies last).

All individuals at blood drives must wear a face mask regardless of vaccination status.
GenChat in
Central Park
Are you interested in genealogy? Do you have a brick wall you cannot get past? Do you need the support of other genealogists? Bring your own chair and join others Monday, September 13 at 6:30PM to talk genealogy in Central Park**. Everyone is welcome to come -- from the beginner to the advanced.

This is also available as a Zoom meeting. If you would like to attend email Jeanette Weiden at jweiden@loutitlibrary.org.

**If raining, meet under the covered porch at the library's Columbus Avenue entrance.
Loutit Art & Design
Talk: The History of Marushka
Loutit District Library and the Suave Foundation present Art & Design Talk, a series of discussions with local Grand Haven artists on Facebook Live beginning Thursday, September 16 at 7PM. Randy Martin of Marushka will commemorate their fiftieth year with a discussion of the history of Marushka and their screen printing technique.

To learn more head to the Tri-Cities Museum to view the temporary exhibit, From Concept to Classic Tee: 50 Years of Screen Printed Art at Marüshka.

This program will be aired on LDL's main Facebook page. A Facebook account is not required to view.
Conservation at the John Ball Zoo:
Past, Present, and Feathered Future
Conservation Manager, Bill Flanagan, will give an overview of the John Ball Zoo's involvement in bird conservation on Tuesday, September 21 at 7PM. The zoo has helped with field work for Piping Plovers and Kirtland's Warblers and runs one of the oldest and most successful Magellanic Penguin breeding programs. 

Recent efforts include building a brand new Snowy Owl exhibit and installing a Motus tower for collecting valuable data on bird migration. The John Ball Zoo is dedicating at least 51% of its conservation efforts to Great Lakes projects and is planning to develop a project that protects and preserves bird habitat in West Michigan. 
Manhattan Short Virtual Film Festival 2021

Join Loutit District Library for a VIRTUAL screen of the 24th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival. Tune in to a live broadcast via Zoom on Friday, September 24 at 7PM to watch 10 Oscar qualifying short films presented by directors from across the globe.

This is a Zoom meeting, and registration is required. Click here to register. Just like in previous years, your vote will help determine the winner of this short film festival.

Pick up a movie watching kit to go along with this screening beginning Monday, September 20!
The Library welcomes contributions to help offset program costs.
If you are interested in sponsoring a program please contact jmartin@loutitlibrary.org.