august events @ your library

[Heather Sturm]

Photo credit: kevinrosseel from morguefile.com August Events @ Your Library 2011 Manchester Medieval Faire Sat. Aug. 27 - 12-6pm at Carr Park, Manchester MI The Library is thrilled to present the Barony of Cynnabar and the Shire of Talonvale at this year's Medieval Faire! The Ann Arbor Sword Club is making a special appearance, too, to demonstrate fighting with both broadswords and rapiers.    Exhibitions by re-enactors will bring the middle ages to life, from the King and Queen in the Royal Pavilion to craftsmen and peasants. We'll have craft activities, puppet shows, games, demonstrations by local crafts people including pottery, basket weaving, herbalism and falconry, and more! The Faire will take place at Carr Park, rain or shine, and is free and open to all ages. Practice your HUZZAH! and bring a friend! DIA Inside|Out Wed. Aug. 17 - 7pm in the Village Room Curious about the paintings displayed outdoors around Manchester this summer? Learn more at this presentation by DIA staff. The talk will include a PowerPoint display of some of the DIA's greatest pieces. Free and open to the public; no pre-registration required. Native American Tales Mon. Aug. 22 - Noon in the Library Manchester alum Stacy Kempher has spent her summer working as an Explorer Guide at Hayes State Park. She'll bring her knowledge to the library on Monday, Aug. 22 to talk about Native Americans in Michigan, followed by a craft session where participants get to make their own dream catcher. Bring a brown bag lunch to enjoy while Stacy reads Native American tales! Geared to kids ages 5 and up; all ages welcome.  Please pre-register at the front desk or by emailing kdi...@manchesterlibrary.info so that Stacy can bring enough craft supplies. Coming up next month: Sept. 3-5: Library closed for Labor Day weekend Sept. 10: Friends Donation Day Sept. 14: Fall session of pre-school story time begins more programs: For more information about library programs and events, take a look at the library's on-line Program Calendar. on display: This month's display for adults features Manchester's top 100 most popular titles. Manchester District Library 912 City Rd., Manchester MI phone: 734.428.8045 www.manchesterlibrary.info Hours: Monday-Wednesday 10-8 Friday 10-6 Saturday 10-2 Sunday 1-5