Invite Food Safety to the Party
Tuesday evening, March 28, 2023, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Celebrations of all kinds aren’t a party until there’s food with Mary Donaldson, Food Safety Program Educator, Michigan State University Extension. Find out tips and tricks to make any gathering a success.
Beginning March 1st, click here to register for this free workshop.
Floating Teacups: Magical Touch of Spring
Wednesday evening, March 29, 2023, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Give any room in your house a magical touch with a beautiful floating teacup design! Turn an ordinary cup and saucer into an artistic and winsome household decoration with local artist Susan Amstutz of the Carnegie Studios. Please bring your favorite teacup and saucer to decorate.
The nonrefundable materials fee is $6. YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED UNTIL YOU PAY THE NONREFUNDABLE MATERIALS FEE AT THE CIRCULATION DESK AT THE LIBRARY.
Click here to register for this class.
Soak up the Rain: An Introduction to Rain Gardens
Monday evening, April 3, 2023, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
A rain garden is an attractive landscaping feature that serves two important functions: it improves water quality by capturing and filtering rainwater and runoff while also providing habitat for pollinators. Learn why, where, and how to build a rain garden, plus recommended plants to include and common mistakes to avoid with Master Rain Gardener Lee Walsh.
Walsh is a Master Gardener and Master Rain Gardener with expertise in native plants that support native pollinators and birds. In spring 2022, she spearheaded the installation of a 400-square foot native-plant rain garden at First Presbyterian Church (211 W. Chicago Blvd., Tecumseh).
Beginning March 1st, click here to register for this free seminar.
Pub Trivia Night with Sporcle Live
Tuesday, April 4, 2023, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Play trivia with Sporcle Live at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. and win great Tecumseh Brewing Company prizes each game. Reference/Local History Librarian Chuck Harpst will be available to answer your library questions.
Tecumseh Brewing Company is located at 128 W. Chicago Blvd.
Exploring Germfask: The Alcatraz Camp on Zoom
Tuesday evening, April 11, 2023, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Jane Kopecky, author of World War II Conscientious Objectors: Germfask, Michigan–the Alcatraz Camp, will discuss the groundbreaking history of the lives of conscientious objectors who were confined to a remote camp in Germfask.
Kopecky is a graduate of Manistique High School with bachelor’s, master’s and reading specialist degrees from Northern Michigan University. She has taught in the Utica Public School System, Minneapolis Public School System, Tahquamenon Area Schools and retired from Manistique Area Schools. She is a history buff who belongs to the Michigan Historical Society, the Newton Township Historical Society in Mackinac County, and is curator of the Schoolcraft County Historical Society in Manistique.
This special event will also be streamed on Facebook Live, which can be viewed from the library’s Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/Tecumseh-District-Library-192148050127/.
Beginning March 1st, click here to register for this free presentation.
Travel Adventures in Israel and Egypt
Wednesday afternoon, April 12, 2023, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Join us on a slide show travel adventure to Israel and Egypt, hosted by world traveler George Jabol. Our journey starts in the Old City section of Jerusalem, where we will visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Western (Wailing) Wall, the Temple Mount, the Mount of Olives, and other religious sites. We will travel to Nazareth and then to Yad Vashem, which honors the memory of victims of the Holocaust. Our trip to Israel concludes with visits to Masada and the Dead Sea. Our Egypt itinerary begins with a tour of the Cairo Museum, followed by an excursion to Giza to see the pyramids. A side trip to Alexandria highlights its new library, built in 2002. In Luxor we will visit the Luxor Temple and the enormous Temple of Karnak. We will then board a Nile River cruise ship and go to places like Abydos, Dendera, and the Valley of the Kings at Thebes. Our adventure will conclude with a flight to southernmost Egypt to visit a monumental temple called Abu Simbel.
Jabol received his B.A. degree from Ohio’s Muskingum University, and a Ph.D. in English language and literature from the University of Michigan. Fully retired now from a career with the federal government, he creates photographic slide shows as a way to remember his travels and share them with others.
Earth Day Celebration at Hidden Lake Gardens
Tuesday evening, April 18, 2023, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Learn about the benefits of trees. Observe a tree planting ceremony with local scouts at Hidden Lake Gardens, 6214 Monroe Rd., Tipton. Each family will receive a tree seedling to take home.
Please meet in front of the Visitors Center.
Helping Those in Need: Homeless Mat Demonstration
Thursday evening, April 20, 2023, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Teresa Bates and Phyllis Below from The Ridgeway Nazarene Church Sewing Bee Club will be demonstrating on how to make a plastic bag homeless mat. You will learn how to prepare the plastic bags and how to weave the bags onto the wooden loom. A finished mat will be there for all to view. Please come for an enjoyable evening learning how to make a fun new craft!
After April 1st, click here to register for this free presentation.
Great American Loop Adventure (Registration Required)
Monday evening, April 24, 2023, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
In 2021-2022, Tecumseh residents Ed and Cathy Laperriere completed the American Great Loop, a 5,200-mile waterway circuit around the eastern United States, on a 36-foot Tiara convertible powerboat. Please join us for a discussion of the waterway route and planning recommendations for embarking on the trip of a lifetime.
Beginning April 1st, click here to register for this free presentation.
The Clash of Cultures: Tecumseh, The Prophet and William Harrison
Tuesday evening, April 25, 2023, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The Northwest Territory, as this area was once known, witnessed the violent clash of two cultures. After the American Revolution, Native Americans and settlers were in conflict over the lands that would become the Midwest of today’s United States. Tensions remained high between them through the War of 1812. The famous Shawnee leader, Tecumseh, along with his brother, The Prophet, fought for the Indian concerns, while the future US president, William Harrison, represented the American settlers. This presentation with author Frank Kuron will explore the strategies employed by each to secure the lands for their respective people and how Shawnee spirituality played a role in the events of that day. Details of these three leaders’ tense meetings will be explored and will reveal how they tried to avoid war and why they were pivotal players in our history. Local battles at Fallen Timbers and Fort Meigs saw these two leaders facing off against each other.
Kuron has written two books, Thus Fell Tecumseh and Sketches of Intriguing People, and the Curious Events They Suffered While Living in the Wilderness of the Northwest Territory. A third book with more stories of “intriguing people” is being written. For several years Frank wrote guest history columns for the former Toledo Free Press.
Fishing Part I: Local Fishing & More
Monday evening, May 1, 2023, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Explore local fishing opportunities as well as history and definition of fishing from a survival activity and its evolution to sport as seen today with local fisherman Jason Davie. Take a historical look at fishing manufacturers, industrial impacts and examples of past, present and future trends. Discover local fishing techniques, examples of what opportunities are available such as local lakes, rivers and bodies of water. View modern and antique examples of fishing tackle.
Part II of this lecture and demonstration will take place on Tuesday evening, July 11th from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Indian Crossing Trails Park. We will meet at the benches across from the Hayden-Ford Mill Building, 703 E. Chicago Blvd.
Beginning April 1st, click here to register for this free presentation.
Eden Waits: A Utopian Community in Michigan’s U. P. on Zoom
Tuesday evening, May 9, 2023, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Eden Waits is based on the true story of a utopian community founded in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula in the 1890s. The book discussion with author Maryka Biaggio will provide background on the political and economic context in the U.S. and Michigan, the founders of the community, and the unique challenges the community faced.
Biaggio is a psychology professor turned novelist who specializes in historical fiction based on real people. Doubleday published her debut novel, Parlor Games, in 2013. Her second novel, Eden Waits, was published by Milford House Press in 2019. In 2021, Milford House Press released The Point of Vanishing and in 2022 The Model Spy. Her fiction has won several awards, including Willamette Writers, Oregon Writers Colony, Historical Novel Society Review Editors’ Choice, La Belle Lettre, and U.P. Notable Books Award. She has served on the Board of the Historical Novel Society North America Conference since 2015.
This special event will also be streamed on Facebook Live, which can be viewed from the library’s Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/Tecumseh-District-Library-192148050127/.
Beginning April 1st, click here to register for this free presentation.
Hollywood Movies: Special Effects Makeup Workshop
Monday evening, May 15, 2023, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Learn to create cuts, scars, burns, bruises, and more using a combination of special effects makeup and non-toxic household materials with Alex Thomas and Friends. Participants will be creating effects on their own skin.
This workshop is designed for those 12-years-old or older.
The nonrefundable class fee is $10. YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED UNTIL YOU PAY THE NONREFUNDABLE CLASS FEE AT THE CIRCULATION DESK AT THE LIBRARY.
Click here to register for this special workshop.
Spring Hike at Indian Crossing Trails Park
Tuesday evening, May 16, 2023, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Ever wonder why we call it the Indian Crossing Trails? Discover the legends and lore of this spectacular park as guide Mickey Alvarado leads you on a 2.5-mile evening tour. Remember to bring your camera so you can capture the flora, fauna and natural beauty of the Indian Crossing Trails.
This is an intermediate level trail walk. Participants can expect areas of steep terrain, possible trail obstacles and Michigan woodlands natural conditions. Bug spray, appropriate foot gear and bottled water are recommended.
Rain date is Wednesday evening, May 17th.
Hike begins at the Burt Street entrance.
Beginning May 1st, click here to register for this free hike.
Through the Maze: Understanding Social Security & Medicare
Monday evening, May 22, 2023, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
To begin the evening, Edward Jones financial advisor Frank Zanger will present “Social Security: Your Questions Answered.”
Social Security will likely be the foundation of your retirement income. Before you retire, it’s important to understand your options and the impact your decisions have on your retirement.
During the presentation, Frank will discuss the following points:
• How does Social Security fit into my retirement income plan?
• When should I start taking benefits?
• What about taxes?
Before joining the Edward Jones team in 2019, Frank had a career in banking, including serving as Relationship Coordinator for Monroe Bank & Trust in Tecumseh. He is an active member of the Eastern Michigan University Sigma Nu Alumni Association and has served as the alumni advisor for the chapter for 10 years.
To conclude the evening, Cheryl Shores of ACS Clinical Pharmacy & Sociably Secure-NGO will present “ABC's of Medicare Enrollment: We Speak Fluent Medicare.”
Are you turning 65 years of age or nearing retirement? Do you have questions about enrolling in Medicare? Presenter Cheryl Shores will explain the rights and benefits of those newly enrolled in the federal Medicare program… in clear and easily understood language.
Beginning May 1st, click here to register for this free seminar.
Basic Pruning of Trees and Shrubs (Registration Required)
Tuesday evening, May 23, 2023, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
This pruning seminar will enlighten gardeners and homeowners alike on the fundamentals for pruning shrubs and small trees. Paul Pfeifer, Managing Director of Hidden Lake Gardens, will discuss the reasons for pruning, how and when to prune, and proper pruning tools. A pruning demonstration will take place outdoors in the gardens, weather permitting. We will also practice making proper pruning cuts. Please bring a pair of hand pruners if you have one (we will have extras).
The seminar will be held at Hidden Lake Gardens, 6214 Monroe Rd., Tipton.
Beginning May 1st, click here to register for this free seminar.
Jammin’ with Summer Jams (Registration Required)
Monday evening, June 5, 2023, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Fruit jams are a way to take part of the summer into the winter months. Find out ways to preserve fruits and berries throughout the summer with Mary Donaldson, Food Safety Program Educator, Michigan State University Extension.
Beginning May 1st, click here to register for this free seminar.
Private Love, Public Schools with Michigan Notable Author Christine A. Yared on Zoom
Tuesday evening, June 6, 2023, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Advocate, Attorney, and Author Christine A. Yared will discuss her book Private Life, Public School: Gay Teacher Under Fire. This factual account by Yared has been chosen by the Library of Michigan as one of the twenty Michigan specific books selected for 2022 Michigan Notable Books.
Yared chronicles the story of Gerry Crane, a gifted music teacher in West Michigan that in 1995 married his partner and faced repercussions until he finally resigned from the school. In 2020 the US Supreme court ruled that Civil Rights law protects LGBTQ workers from employment discrimination, unfortunately Crane passed away in 1996 from a heart attack.
Beginning May 1st, click here to register for this free virtual event.
This special event will also be streamed on Facebook Live, which can be viewed from the library’s Faceb ook page, https://www.facebook.com/Tecumseh-District-Library-192148050127/.
How Zingerman's Built a Corner Deli into a Global Food Community
Thursday evening, June 8, 2023, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Journalist Micheline Maynard will discuss her new book, Satisfaction Guaranteed: How Zingerman's Built a Corner Deli into a Global Food Community. Certain businesses are legendary, exerting immense influence in their field. Zingerman’s in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is one of those places. Over the years the flagship deli has expanded into a community of more than a dozen businesses, including a wildly successful mail order operation, restaurants, bakery, coffee roastery, creamery, candy maker, and events space—transforming Ann Arbor into a destination for food lovers. Maynard will describe how the company grew through the decades and how it survived and even thrived through the COVID epidemic.
Beginning May 1st, click here to register for this free in-person event.
Henry Ford – The Man on Zoom (Registration Required)
Monday evening, July 10, 2023, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Henry Ford was so much more than just the biographical information available in any number of books written in the last 100 years. In this session, Henry Ford scholar Steven Stanford will explore Henry Ford through some little-known aspects of Ford’s life, as well as through his relationships with family, friends, and famous people. The truism “we are known by the company we keep” applies to Henry Ford more than many historical figures. Join us as we explore some of those individuals whose lives intersected with Mr. Ford’s and helped make him the man he was. Note: Two more classes in February and March will explore additional aspects of Henry Ford.
Stanford has published numerous programs and articles about Mr. Ford. He is the editor of The Ford Legend, a 24-page newsletter published three times each year by the Henry Ford Heritage Association. Steven was a regular presenter at Elderwise in Ann Arbor until he retired and moved to Ohio in 2016. Besides his editorial work, Stanford is employed by the WACO Air Museum and Learning Center in Troy, Ohio, where he works as an associate. WACO’s history is intertwined with the Ford Motor Company in several ways you will learn about during the February session of Ford: The Company.
This special event will also be streamed on Facebook Live, which can be viewed from the library’s Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/Tecumseh-District-Library-192148050127/.
Beginning June 1st, click here to register for this free seminar.
Fishing Part II: Local Fishing & More
Tuesday evening, July 11, 2023, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Join us for a 60-minute lecture on local theories and practices of fishing opportunities in Michigan. Watch as local angler Jason Davie demonstrates techniques to help you get started with this relaxing outdoor pastime. We will be covering everything from start-up fundamentals for beginners to more advanced and species specific tricks of the trade.
All are welcome, but active participants will need to possess a valid 2023 Michigan Fishing License.
Rain date is Wednesday, July 12th.
This lecture and demonstration will take place at Indian Crossing Trails Park. We will meet at the benches across from the Hayden-Ford Mill Building, 703 E. Chicago Blvd.
Beginning June 11th, click here to register for this seminar.
Increase the Happiness in Your Life While Decreasing Stress on Zoom
Monday evening, July 17, 2023, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
This upbeat and engaging webinar with Joe Van Geison, author of Enjoy the Grind: How to Navigate Stress, Master Your Mindset, and Create Happiness in Your Twenties, is designed to equip people with actionable steps to create motivation and happiness in their lives. Whether you need help finishing your to-do list, or you are looking for strategies to lower stress, this workshop is for you!
This special event will also be streamed on Facebook Live, which can be viewed from the library’s Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/Tecumseh-District-Library-192148050127/.
Beginning July 1st, click here to register for this free virtual event.
Kombucha 101 Workshop (Registration Required)
Thursday, July 20, 2023, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Discover how to brew the best Kombucha on your block. Annette Schilz, owner of DNA Sales 2100, will highlight ingredient selection, brewing, fermenting, bottling and flavoring and will answer all of the unknowns in between. Get brewing now!
The nonrefundable materials fee is $5. YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED UNTIL YOU PAY THE NONREFUNDABLE MATERIALS FEE AT THE CIRCULATION DESK AT THE LIBRARY.
Click here to register for this class.
Re-Live the Forgotten History of Formula One in Detroit
Tuesday afternoon, July 25, 2023, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
When one thinks of Formula One, he/she might not naturally associate it with the city of Detroit, home of the “Big Three” manufacturers General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler. For seven years, however, from 1982-1988, Formula One races were held on a 2.5-mile street circuit that snaked through areas in and around Detroit’s city center. Roger Hart, author of Postcards from Detroit: Remembering Formula One Racing in the Motor City, will talk about the rich history of this now long-gone American Grand Prix. Community members will have the opportunity to share their racing memories.
This special discussion will be held at Musgrove + Company, which is located at 135 E. Chicago Blvd.
Beginning July 1st, click here to register.
Kelsey Museum of Archaeology – Virtual Tour on Zoom
Wednesday afternoon, July 26, 2023, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
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Join us online as we tour the highlights of the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology. The Kelsey Museum houses more than 100,000 objects representing the cultures of ancient Mesopotamia, Iran, Egypt, Greece, and the Roman Empire. More than 60% of the collections at the Kelsey come from excavations conducted by University of Michigan archaeologists in the early 1920s and 1930s. Our Zoom talk will explore the theme of “What is archaeology?” Archaeology is defined as the study of human history through the material culture which was left behind. As you virtually tour the galleries, keep in mind the following questions: “What can this artifact tell me about the person who made or used it? What information is provided about the object? What more would I want to know?” This virtual tour will be facilitated by Kelsey Museum’s docent staff.
This special event will also be streamed on Facebook Live, which can be viewed from the library’s Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/Tecumseh-District-Library-192148050127/.
Beginning, July 1st, click here to register for the virtual tour.
Transforming your Yard to a Colorful Art Display
Monday evening, July 31, 2023, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Come to the library and learn how to turn your backyard garden into a colorful art display. One painted rock at a time with local artists Sherry Peterson of The Bead Box Rocks & Gemstone Gift Shop and Susan Amstutz of the Carnegie Studios.
The nonrefundable materials fee is $8. YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED UNTIL YOU PAY THE NONREFUNDABLE MATERIALS FEE AT THE CIRCULATION DESK AT THE LIBRARY.
Click here to register for this class.
Tecumseh Lore & Legends: Kayaking Adventure
Tuesday evening, August 1, 2023, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Ever wonder why we call it the Indian Crossing Trails? Discover the legends and lore of this spectacular park as guide Mickey Alvarado leads you on a 2.5-mile kayaking adventure down the River Raisin.
This is a strenuous, rigorous and wet activity. Participants will have to port their kayaks across a parking lot and up a steep hill. They will also have to paddle through twists and turns as they maneuver their kayaks through the River Raisin, duck underneath trees and possibly slide over them as well.
Kayakers will meet at Tecumseh Paddling Company, 703 E. Chicago Blvd.
Participants will have the opportunity to rent kayaks from the livery.
Rain date is Wednesday, August 2nd.
Beginning, July 1st, click here to register for the kayaking adventure.
Route to the Maya
Wednesday afternoon, August 2, 2023, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Join world traveler George Jabol as he shares a slide presentation of his 2010 expedition to four Central American countries, where he spent two weeks visiting El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, and Belize in search of ruins of the once flourishing Mayan civilization. With a dozen fellow travelers, George explored Mayan locations at Joya de Cerén in El Salvador, Copán in Honduras, the famous sites of Tikal and Yaxha in Guatemala, and Lamanai in Belize. We will visit open-air markets and see how modern descendants of the Maya live today. Other highlights include the Spanish colonial city of Antigua, a macadamia nut plantation, a death-defying zip line flight above Guatemala’s trees, and a courageous ride on a Guatemalan chicken bus. Be prepared to see ancient historic places, gorgeous scenery, and beautiful citizens in a distinctly different world.
George Jabol received his B.A. degree from Ohio’s Muskingum University, and a Ph.D. in English language and literature from the University of Michigan. Fully retired now from a career with the federal government, He creates photographic slide shows as a way to remember his travels and share them with others.
What’s Hot in Preserving Fruit & Veggies: Drying
Monday, August 7, 2023, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Find out what fruits and vegetables work well for drying with Mary Donaldson, Food Safety Program Educator, Michigan State University Extension. Learn how to dry for quality and safety. (Knife safety included.)
Beginning, July 1st, click here to register for this seminar.
All-Natural Body Wash Class
Tuesday evening, August 8, 2023, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Learn to make your own refreshing, organic and all-natural face and body washes from scratch with Victoria Lord of Paper Street Soap, which is located at 133 E. Chicago Blvd.
This class covers how to formulate your own all-natural washes or cleansers using ingredients you would like to incorporate. Participants will learn how to substitute ingredients and how to formulate gentle cleansers using a wide range of natural ingredients such as herbs, hydrosols, essential oils and more.
The nonrefundable materials fee is $5. YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED UNTIL YOU PAY THE NONREFUNDABLE MATERIALS FEE AT THE CIRCULATION DESK AT THE LIBRARY.
Click here to register for the body wash class.
Dundee’s Old Mill Museum Tour
Monday evening, August 14, 2023, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Experience the joys of yesteryear at the Old Mill Museum in Dundee, Michigan. The museum, on the banks of the River Raisin, showcases three floors (yes, there are elevators) of local history featuring the Ford Auto Heritage Room, Life in the 1800s, the Macon Native American Reservation, Life on a Farm in the 1800s, farm equipment, and a country store. The three-story Greek Revival mill was built in 1848-1849. It served as a grist mill until 1910, when its longtime owner sold it to the Dundee Hydraulic Power Company which generated Dundee’s electricity. After the power company closed, the mill stood abandoned from 1925 until 1931, when it was purchased by Henry Ford. Mr. Ford completely rebuilt the mill, which was part of his grand design for dotting the countryside with village industries. In 1970, the building was sold to the City of Dundee for $1. The Museum opened in 1986 and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. Our tour will be led by museum docents.
The museum is located at 242 Toledo St., Dundee.
Beginning July 14th, click here to register for this free museum tour.
Jeopardy! Night at TDL
Tuesday evening, August 22, 2023, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Will your team be the next Tecumseh District Library’s Jeopardy! champions? Community members will test their knowledge as Jeopardy! contestants by playing trivia against audience members. Our host will be Tecumseh’s own Jeopardy! champion Dana Schumacher-Schmidt. Teams will consist of individual players or groups of two or three players. Don’t miss out on the prizes to British Tea Garden, Eve and Annie Boutique and The Vault. Arrive at least 15 minutes early to register your team.
Our judges will be Kara Dominique of Lenawee Medical Care Facility and Tim Wittman of Leski Wittman Insurance Agency.
Ask-A-Financial Advisor
Tuesday, August 29, 2023, 1 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Edward Jones financial advisor Frank J. Zanger will be available to answer your financial questions in the following areas:
- Stocks and mutual funds
- Retirement planning strategies
- Planning your trust and estate
- Tax reduction measures
- College savings for your children and grandchildren
- Cash flow strategies
- Charitable giving
- Business succession options
Before joining the Edward Jones team in 2019, Frank had a career in banking, including serving as Relationship Coordinator for Monroe Bank & Trust in Tecumseh. He is an active member of the Eastern Michigan University Sigma Nu Alumni Association and has served as the alumni advisor for the chapter for 10 years.
Beginning August 1st, click here to register for your free consultation.
Exploring the World of Comic Books with Creator Matthew Thornton
Wednesday evening, August 30, 2023, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Join local comics creator Matthew Thornton for a presentation and demonstration of the process method he uses to prepare illustrations for inking.
Thornton is a Detroit based, comic book artist and illustrator. In 2009, he joined the U.S. Navy. It was there; he would travel and gain the life experiences that would inspire his illustrations. He left the Navy in 2013 and enrolled in the College for Creative Studies in his hometown Detroit. He is currently working on his creator-owned comic book "Doris."
Beginning August 1st, click here to register for this free comic book seminar.
The Upper Peninsula’s Garment Industry & The Gossard Girls on Zoom
Monday evening, September 11, 2023, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Historian and educator Phyllis Michael Wong, author of the award-winning book, We Kept Our Towns Going: The Gossard Girls of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, will share the moving stories of the women who worked in Upper Peninsula garment factories from the early twentieth century through the 1970s, drawing on dozens of interviews she conducted with surviving workers and their families.
Wong has held roles as a historian, an educator, and thirty-year member of the university level academic world, including as First Lady at Northern Michigan University (2004–12) and San Francisco State University (2012–19).
This special event will also be streamed on Facebook Live, which can be viewed from the library’s Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/Tecumseh-District-Library-192148050127/.
Beginning August 1st, click here to register for this free virtual event.
Night of the Wind: The Most Catastrophic Event in Lenawee County’s History
Monday evening, September 18, 2023, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Learn about the devastation that Lenawee County suffered in the 1965 Palm Sunday tornadoes with Dan Cherry, author of the recently revised edition of Night of the Wind: the Palm Sunday tornado of April 11, 1965.
Nine people were killed the night two tornadoes struck the south end of Devils Lake. Five more died of injuries within two weeks.
The Devils Lake pavilion and two churches at Manitou Beach were destroyed. Lenawee County Sheriff’s Department records show 263 cottages and homes were total losses, and 315 more were damaged.
Copies of the recently revised edition of the book will be available for purchase and signing.
Discover the Art of Pasta Making
Tuesday evening, September 19, 2023, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
In this hands-on class, you will learn how to make pasta from scratch. Keegan Rodgers of The Lakehouse Bakery will guide you through the process of mixing the dough, rolling, and shaping it using simple kitchen tools and classic pasta-making gadgets.
At the end of class, you will leave with your own freshly made pasta, ready to cook at home.
The nonrefundable materials fee is $10. YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED UNTIL YOU PAY THE NONREFUNDABLE MATERIALS FEE AT THE CIRCULATION DESK AT THE LIBRARY.
Click here to register for the pasta class.
Charcuterie Board Class
Thursday, September 21, 2023, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Find out how to craft a fabulous charcuterie board with John and Erika Aylward at The Boulevard Market! Learn all the professional tricks, tips and recipes.
The nonrefundable materials fee is $10. YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED UNTIL YOU PAY THE NONREFUNDABLE MATERIALS FEE AT THE CIRCULATION DESK AT THE LIBRARY.
The Boulevard Market is located at 102 E. Chicago Blvd., Tecumseh.
Click here to register for this class.
Unraveling the Oldest Mystery of the Great Lakes
Monday evening, September 25, 2023, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Countless shipwreck and treasure hunters have searched for the resting place of famed French explorer, Robert La Salle’s 1679 lost ship, Le Griffon. These intrepid adventurers for more than 340 years continue to search in Lakes, Erie, Huron and Michigan, La Salle himself being the first.
Steven and Kathie Libert, author of Le Griffon and the Huron Islands 1679, will discuss the 55-years quest in solving the exact spot Le Griffon met her demise. The first most important hurdle was to determine where the Huron Islands lay as it was among these islands a historical account noted her final resting place. Our quest will offer 8-clues depicting precise detail while ferreting out the location.
If time permits, we shall briefly share the differences with images and illustrations between a 17th century French ship’s bow sprit and an 1850’s fishing pound net stake.
Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing.
Growth & Development of Railroad & Hockey
Wednesday afternoon, September 27, 2023, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
From the origins of hockey in eastern Canada, the railroads played an important role in the development and growth of the game across Canada and into the United States. The presentation with Dr. Bill Sproule, Professor Emeritus, Michigan Technological University, will explore the role of railroads and streetcars in early hockey history and hockey leagues, and will share several railroad related stories involving Lord Stanley, the Stanley Cup, the Dawson City challenge, Thomas Edison, Gordie Howe, Tim Horton, Original Six travel, and many more.
Beginning September 1st, click here to register for this free event.
A Year in Blooms – Through a Pollinator’s Eyes
Tuesday evening, October 3, 2023, 7 p.m. to 8;30 p.m.
Primarily an “idea” talk for those desiring to plant for pollinators, but not knowing where to begin or how to select plants that best meet pollinators’ needs throughout the year. Questions explored in this talk include - How do seasonal bloom patterns provide just what pollinators need at critical stages throughout the year? Where do bees get the protein necessary to ensure successful early spring brood growth? What role do fall blooming wildflowers play in aiding Monarch migration and pollinator over-wintering success? Are all flowering plants the same; and what advantages do native species provide for the pollinator gardener? The above questions and more are answered in this visually rich and information packed presentation by Vince Ste. Marie of Windy Rock Farm and Nursery (Manchester, MI).
Vince and his family practice environmentally responsible farming at their home, Windy Rock Farm and Nursery in Manchester, MI, and were chemical-free beekeepers for ten years. In 2016 they opened an on-farm retail specialty nursery offering primarily Michigan native flowering trees, flowering shrubs, and perennial wildflowers of benefit to pollinators. They have hosted numerous Michigan Master Gardener and Michigan Garden Club meetings, field trips, tours, and educational days at their farm and Vince has been an invited speaker on pollinators and the plants they need at various gardening and beekeeping related conferences, club meetings, and community educational events. They also make their plants available at select conferences and community events across Michigan.
In addition to his presentation, Vince will bring a selection of pollinator-friendly plants for sale. Pre-orders are highly encouraged and can be placed by e-mail at windyrocknursery@outlook.com or by phone call/text to (734) 358-8260. Our current full color catalog PDF is available for download or printing from our website -- www.windyrocknursery.com.
Beginning September 1st, click here to register for this free seminar.
True Crimes of Washtenaw County
Monday evening, October 30, 2023, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Although the greater Ann Arbor area has enjoyed low crime rates, extraordinary criminal acts have occasionally pierced its calm and quiet. James Thomas Mann presents his latest book, Murder & Mayhem in Washtenaw County, a tour into some of the darkest corners of our area's past.
Mann is the author of nine published books on local history, including Wicked Washtenaw County, Wicked Ann Arbor and Wicked Ypsilanti, and he is a frequent contributor to the Ypsilanti Gleanings, the publication of the Ypsilanti Historical Society.
Beginning October 1st, click here to register for this free presentation.
Sushi-Making Experience
Tuesday evening, November 7, 2023, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
TDL is teaming up with 3 Dudes & Dinner for an amazing sushi making experience. You will learn the art of basic sushi rolling as well as enjoying the delicious product you make.
The nonrefundable materials fee is $10. YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED UNTIL YOU PAY THE NONREFUNDABLE MATERIALS FEE AT THE CIRCULATION DESK AT THE LIBRARY.
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Perfect Pies & Tarts
Tuesday evening, November 14, 2023, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Keegan C. Rodgers, owner of The Lakehouse Bakery, leads this hands-on and lively workshop on how to make the perfect pie dough.
Participants will get to work hands-on with dough. Learn the difference between pies and tarts, understand the different fillings and crusts for pies and tarts, and understand how to blind bake a pie shell.
Attendees will take home enough dough to make a pie.
Participants will leave with new baking skills and literature to take home.
The nonrefundable materials fee is $10. YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED UNTIL YOU PAY THE NONREFUNDABLE MATERIALS FEE AT THE CIRCULATION DESK AT THE LIBRARY.
Click here to register for this class.