One Book - One Community
Goal of One Book, One Community
The goal of South Haven: One Book, One Community is to foster the love of reading and build a sense of community through reading the same book and participating in shared experiences. This project seeks to promote lively discussion among people in our community, reflecting a variety of life circumstances, diversity, and a range of ages, from high school to senior citizens.
South Haven Memorial Library, 314 Broadway, South Haven, MI 49090.
Criteria for Book Selection
- Promotes goal of South Haven: One Book, One Community
- Readable, broad appeal, and appropriate for intended audience
- Promotes discussion and exchange of ideas
- Priced affordably and readily available in several formats, including paperback, large print, and audio books
Selection for 2010
South Haven readers are encouraged to read Marley & Me by John Grogan and participate in related activities beginning in January 2010. Books are available for check-out at the South Haven Memorial Library.
OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS:
South Haven Memorial Library
LMC - South Haven Campus
AAUW
Kiwanis Club of South Haven
Rotary Club of South Haven
Superior Fields
Baars Printing
Anonymous
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Sunday, January 17, 1:30 p.m. KICK OFF at LMC - South Haven
Saturdays January 23 - January 30, February 13, February 20, February 27
10:00 a.m. South Haven Memorial Library, CLASSIC DOG MOVIES FOR ALL AGES
Jan. 23: Old Yeller; Jan. 30, Where the Red Fern Grows;
Feb. 13: Lassie, Come Home; Feb. 20: Beethoven;
Feb. 27: 101 Dalmations
All movies will start at 10:15 a.m. --reading to Sparky will begin after the movie. Reading to Sparky is limited - please sign up early at the library.
Saturday, January 30 - 1 p.m. PARADE YOUR DOG Warren Center, South Haven
Monday, February 1 - 6 p.m. WRITING A NEWSPAPER COLUMN SHML
Thursday, February 4 - 6 p.m .DOGGIE DRAWING FOR ALL AGES SHML
Thursday, February 18 - 6:30 p.m. HOW NOT TO RAISE A MARLEY SHML
Wednesday, February 24 - 6:30 p.m. PREPARING FOR AND DEALING WITH LOSING
YOUR MARLEY
Friday, February 26 - 12:00 noon LUNCH AND BOOK DISCUSSION LMC
Tuesday, March 2 - 6:30 p.m. DEALING WITH YOUR NON-SO-PERFECT DOG SHML
Saturday, March 6 - 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m MARLEY FAIR Baseline Middle School
WATCH FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR ADDED ACTIVITIES, TIMES, AND LOCATIONS.
FOR INFORMATION CALL SHML 637-2403. CHECK THIS SITE FOR UPDATES.
Need more information? Contact us here:
Cathy Black, shml@shmlibrary.org or 637-2403
Gail Ohnsman, shml@shmlibrary.org or 637-2403