Summer at the Library - Programs with Michigan Connections

Thank you to the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs Minigrant Program, administered by Lowell Arts, and to the Friends of the Morton Township Library for supporting these programs. 

Michigan Notable Author Visit - Viola Shipman

Thursday, June 8, 2017    7:00 p.m.
Library Community Room
Every year, the Library of Michigan selects up to 20 of the most notable books, either written by a Michigan resident or about Michigan.  We are honored to have Viola Shipman (a.k.a. Wade Rouse), talk about his Michigan Notable book The Charm Bracelet.  The Charm Bracelet revolves around a keepsake bracelet owned by an elderly grandmother.  Each charm is a marker for a family memory that she fears will go unknown by her daughter and granddaughter.  Three women rediscover a passion for living as each charm from the bracelet changes their lives.  

Lake Michigan Walk with Author Loreen Niewenhuis

Tuesday, June 20, 2017   7:00 p.m.
In 2009, Loreen Niewenhuis walked completely around Lake Michigan.  Her talk will chronicle this journey and the geological exploration of the lake, as well as the natural and human history of Lake Michigan.  Jerry Dennis, author of Living the Great Lakes, says "Her adventure is told with verve and boldness."

Michigan Forgotten Serial Killers with Author Tobin Buhk

Thursday, July 13, 2017   7:00 p.m.
Freelance author, Tobin Huhk, specializes in historic true crime.  His latest publication Murder and Mayhem in Grand Rapids delves into the colorful characters of Grand Rapids' past and the heinous crimes they committed.  He will entertain you with murder mysteries in Michigan.

UFOs Over Michigan with Bill Konkolesky

Wednesday, July 19, 2017   7:00 p.m.
Bill Konkolesky is the State Director of the Michigan Chapter of Mutual UFO NEtwork.  Bill's first memory was a visit from a strange little man with giant eyes...an alien.  It would be the first of many visits he would receive over the years.  Bill will share his knowledge of and personal accounts with the UFO phenomenon over Michigan.  

B-side Growlers with Mary, Matt and Pete

Tuesday, August 15, 2017  7:00 p.m.
B-side growlers are a three member band from Grand Rapids who have been playing music together since the 1980's.  Their tagline is "Tradition inspired, toe-tappin' fired, vintage acoustic blues, jazz and country."  All are welcome to come for a great evening of music.

Page Turners' Book Club

The second Tuesday of the month
1:00 p.m.
Library Meeting Room