Page 3 - Oxford Library Fall 2021 Newsletter

Adult Services
Upcoming
Adult Programs
Registration is required unless otherwise noted. Please register online, in person at the adult reference desk, or by calling (248) 628-3034.
Adopt-A-Stream
September 8, 2021
6:30 p.m.
Community Room
Help save Michigan’s streams! Adopt-A-Stream is a volunteer-based initiative
with the Clinton River Watershed Council that empowers community members
to protect local streams and rivers by monitoring water quality. Come see how you can help!
Grandparent’s Day Scavenger Hunt
Week of September 13th
Bring your Grandparent and Grandchild team to the Adult Services Desk and pick up your scavenger hunt checklist! Once it is completed, return it to the desk to
be entered in a drawing for one of 5 $10 gift cards to the Funky Monkey Toy Store! Registration not required.
It’s a BIG Backyard Out There – Birdwatching Beyond the Feeder
September 18, 2021 1 pm
Community Room
Join Seven Ponds Nature Center Executive Director Daryl Bernard in exploring the world of birds in your community and beyond. Daryl will share the birds and key birding hotspots close to home, throughout Michigan, and even further, including opportunities offered by Seven Ponds.
“Walking Home; Trail Stories” Author Talk
September 23, 2021 7:00pm Community Room
Meet local author Celia Ryker. Celia began writing about a difficult hike and
ended up writing about the people who inspired her throughout her life. Come and hear her stories. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Healthy Tips on Hydration
September 29, 2021 7:30pm
Community Room
Join Health Coach Elizabeth Knop in a discussion on the benefits of hydration in a healthy lifestyle. Samples and recipes for infused waters will be provided.
Whoooo Goes There? Michigan’s Magnificent Owls!
October 6, 2021
7:00 p.m.
Community Room
Michigan is home to ten species of owls, but many people live their entire lives without coming across most of these amazing predators of the night. Through photographs, voice recordings, specimens, and interesting details about their lifestyles, Seven Ponds Nature Center’s naturalist
will explore the wonderful world of owls, from the tiny Northern Saw-whet Owl to the ghostly Snowy Owl.
Wild Dogs of Michigan
October 16, 2021 1:00 p.m. Community Room
Coyotes are fascinating creatures and have rightfully earned their name, the Trickster, with their adaptability and flexibility to
solve problems. Join Seven Ponds Nature Center’s naturalist as she explores the coyote’s world; misconceptions and all, along with the other wild dogs found in Michigan.
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Book Bingo is BACK!
Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m. September 21, October 12 and November 16
Community
Room
Play traditional
bingo and win
books. Bring a
friend or neighbor – this fun-loving group welcomes new players.
Library of Things
The Oxford Public Library checks out more than books. Stop in and see the newest additions to our Library of Things
Collection; A
corn hole set and
a disc golf set
for two players.
We also have a bird watching kit, cakepans, board games and much, much more.
Digital Magazines
We currently have 52 digital magazines available to all ages
on Flipster
including Pioneer
Woman, The
Week, National
Geographic Kids
and Rolling Stone just to name a few. The link can be found on our website or give us a call for more information.