Gleaners and the Hunger Games
March 1-April 30

All six Livingston County libraries will be collecting food for Gleaners, so show that Brighton Library can gather the most! Everyone wins!

Capitol District (Fashion and Appearance) – Make-up Tips by Marina
Sunday March 18, 2pm to 3:30pm

Join us as Marina, owner of Dolled-Up Make-Up Studio in Brighton gives us some tips and tricks for proper make-up selection and application. Registration required.

District 7 (Lumber and Paper) – The Hunger Games Book Discussion
Monday, March 19, 7pm to 8:30pm, Conference Room

Join us as we discuss this month's book selection, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. Additional copies may be available at the circulation desk or can be ordered through our shared catalog system. Drop-in.

District 3 (Electronics) – Book vs. Movie
Sunday, March 25 (Exact time TBA)

Join us at the MJR theaters (around 11am) to see The Hunger Games and then meet us back at the library for a lively discussion (along with a delicious lunch), arguing which was better: the book or the movie. Pre-registration for this event is required and will begin Sunday, March 13.

District 7 (Lumber and Paper) – Wood Craft
Monday, March 26, 6:30pm to 8pm.

Join us to create a fantastic bowl from ordinary, wooden, tongue-depressors. Registration begins Monday, March 14. Limit of 12 participants.

The Brighton District - The Cats and the Fiddler
Monday, April 2, 7pm to 8pm, The Reading Room

Join us for a fantastic concert, featuring The Cats and the Fiddler, an amazing trio of 16 year olds who specialize in acoustic music with influences from multiple genres including country, bluegrass, blues, and jazz. This is an event you don't want to miss! Drop-in.

District 12 (Coal and Hunting) – Archery Demonstration
April - TBA

The Brighton District - Campfire Cookery
April – TBA

Join Gretchen Klatt as she shows you how to cook delicious food in the great outdoors. Registration Required.

District 1(Luxury Items) – Make Your Own Facial Kit Craft
Monday, April 30, 6:30pm to 8pm

Join us to make some different facial scrubs and lotions from ordinary household ingredients. Registration begins Monday, April 16. Limit of 12 participants.

You will have the opportunity to win copies of "The Hunger Games" and tickets to the major motion picture release of the film on Friday, March 23, 2012 throughout the month of events.

Kick-off Hunger Games Training Day
Monday, February 27, 2012 at 2:00 pm

No school day – ADULTS WELCOME! Join us to Kick-off Livingston Reads 2012 by testing your survival skills with games, trivia and special challenges! And, get a head start on your Opening Ceremony costume. Register – Village.

Hunger Is No Game
March 1 – April 30

Food Drive for Gleaners! Bring your non-perishable food item when attending an event at Cromaine or when you come by and visit! All six Livingston County libraries will be collecting food, so show that Cromaine Library can gather the most! We will accept donations at both of our locations.

Survivor Skills ~ Learn-it, Do-it
Tuesdays, March 6, 13, 20, 27, All Day

Besides weaponry, what skills would increase your chance of survival in a Hunger Game? Each Tuesday on the Village second floor, experience a different skill - knot tying, paracord, finding and using root vegetables, and more. Look for the signs - Second floor tables at the Village.

Livingston Reads 2012 ~ Cinema Apocalyptica
Thursday, March 1 @ 6:30 pm, Register – Village
Thursday, March 8 @ 6:30 pm, Register - Village
Thursday, March 15 @ 6:30 pm, Register - Crossroads

Beginning Thursday, March 1st, Cromaine will present a film series exploring some of the issues raised in "The Hunger Games." For movie titles, please visit our Facebook page.

Adult Book Discussion
Tuesday, March 6 at 7:00 pm

Discuss "The Hunger Games" with others in our community. Open to new faces! Drop-in – Village.

Teen Book Discussion
Thursday, March 15 at 3:00 pm

Discuss "The Hunger Games" with other teens, just like the characters in this book. Drop-in – Village.

Wild Game ~ Prepare and Taste Event!
Wednesday, March 14 at 6:30 pm

If you had to hunt and prepare your food, like our heroine in "The Hunger Games," what would you do? Gary Radtke will discuss how to prepare Wild Game, and bring us a few tasty samples! Register – Village.

The Skill of Archery presented by HHS Archery Team
Saturday, March 17 at 10:00 am

Meet us on the south lawn of Cromaine Library in the Village for a spectacular demonstration of the skills of archery! HHS Archery Team, led by Rob Jellison, will show us the skills that Katniss Everdeen uses in "The Hunger Games" to survive. Drop-in – Village South Lawn.

A Dramatic Reading and Discussion of "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson
Thursday, March 22 @ 6:30 pm, Crossroads Branch

'The Lottery', which was published in 1948, is a terrifying tale, and one of the most famous short stories in American Literature. Hartland's own Ray Merrill will do a dramatic reading and host a discussion on "The Lottery", drawing comparisons to "The Hunger Games." Register - Crossroads.

Tween/Teen Techie Videos
Friday, March 23 at 10:00 am

Come in and help us create a video "commercial" for "The Hunger Games" to encourage voting through April for the best District costume and the reading of "Hunger Games."

Hunger Games
Friday, March 23 at 2:00 pm

No school today – Hunger Games are on! All ages, no weapons! Outside, no matter the weather.

Opening Ceremony Fashion, Feast and Film
Friday, March 23 at 6:00 pm

This family event will feature an Opening Ceremony Costume Show from our talented designers' contest, a feast that you will bring from home and a film rated G. Survival snacks provided. Register – Village.

Disaster Preparedness for Your Home and Car
Wednesday, March 28, 6:30 pm

American Red Cross experts help us prepare for disaster at our homes or in your car. We've been very fortunate in Livingston County—no tsunamis, avalanches, hurricanes, major earthquakes. But what do you need to have ready, for longer-term power outage? For ice storms that take out everything and trap you in a cold home? Flooding can trap you in your home or your car. What do you need to do if you are trapped in your car? Examples, expert advice and hands on How-To keep yourself and your family safe. Register – Village.

Survival Skills for the Wilderness with George Hedgepeth
Thursday, March 29 at 6:30 pm

Briar Patch Outdoors expert George Hedgepeth gives an introduction to wilderness survival skills, including answers to questions like: Where would you look for water? What would you look for in the way of food? How do you construct shelter? Fire? What new uses for the common things we might find or have can be found to prolong survival? How would you defend yourself from an animal attack without weapons? Come and learn what it would take to survive if we were in a district like Kat's.

Hunger is no Game Food Drive
March 1—April 30

Each library 'district' competes to donate the most food by weight to Gleaner's Food Bank. Drop off your food donations at the Fowlerville District Library and we'll do the rest!

"The Hunger Games" Annual Teen Lock-In Event
8pm-8am Friday, March 22 High School Guys only
8pm-8am Saturday, March 23 High School Ladies only

Enjoy an entire night of games based on the book, PG-13 rated movies, Wii Gaming, board games, food & more! *Personal laptops allowed after group activities completed. **Registration in person at the Fowlerville District Library required and a Parent Permission Slip must be signed and on file to attend.

Read On! After School Book Group
Wednesday, March 28th 3:30-4pm.

Come join us to discuss Suzanne Collins "The Hunger Games"! *Must be registered to attend. Register at the Fowlerville District Library or call (517) 223-9089.

Adult Book Discussion
Wednesday, March 28th 3:30-4pm.

Discuss themes within Suzanne Collins "The Hunger Games". Combined with the Read on! After School Book Group for a youth's perspective on this popular novel. *Must be registered to attend. Register at the Fowlerville District Library or call (517) 223-9089.

Let Them Eat Cupcakes! Cupcake Decorating
Thursday, March 29th 6pm ($5 registration fee)

Learn to create beautiful cupcakes similar to those created by the character, Peeta, in "The Hunger Games". *Must be registered to attend. Register in person at the Fowlerville District Library. $5 registration fee is due at registration.

Hunger Is No Game
March 1 – April 30

Join in the competition to gather food. Help Hamburg become the top "District" by donating nonperishable food. Gleaners Food Bank will weigh the food donated to the six Livingston libraries to determine bragging rights. Everyone wins!

Genie's Book Club
Wednesday, April 4 @ 1:00pm

Join in the fun with your friends and neighbors for a lively, informal discussion of this year's Livingston Reads selection, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. Anyone may join the book club at any time. Pick up a copy of the book at the library; Genie will provide you with author and book information. Free, no registration.

Livingston Reads Book Discussion
Thursday, April 12, 6pm

Enjoy an evening of discussion and tasty treats to celebrate the Livingston Reads 2012 selection of "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins. Pre-registration required, please call 810.231.1771.

Hunger Is No Game
March–April

Join in the competition to gather food. Help HCDL become the top "District" by donating nonperishable food. Gleaners Food Bank will weigh the food donated to the six Livingston Reads libraries to determine bragging rights. Everyone wins!

Highways, Pathways & Byways of Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia
Tuesday, March 13 at 7:00 pm

Get a feel for the home district of Katniss and Peeta as you explore the Appalachian Trail and other regional sites with Jerry Spalding.

A Talk with Fly Fisherman and Author Dirk Fischbach
Tuesday, March 20 at 7:00 pm

Would Katniss and Peeta have had more meals if they had the skills of fly fishing expert and guide Dirk Fischbach? Find out about the sport and the Huron River this night.

Movie Night (and the following afternoon)
Saturday March 24 at 7:00pm and Sunday March 25 at 1:00pm at Howell Theater.

Which is better - the book or the movie? Watch the newly released Hunger Games movie with us on our local big screen. Follow up at Moe's BarBar Shop for a rousing discussion about which is better, the book or the movie! Admission and meal extra.

Neil Woodward at the Acoustic Café
Friday, April 6 at 7:30pm
Howell Opera House—$7 admission

Enjoy music that's traditional to our District played by Michigan's Troubadour, Neil Woodward.

Successful Vegetable Gardening
Tuesday, April 17 at 7:00pm

Calling Panem Farming District residents! Learn about what crops grow in Michigan and how you can create your own edible garden with Joanée DeBruhl, farmer, master gardener and co-owner of Stone Coop Farm, an organic CSA (Community Supported Agriculture)

Book Discussion
Thursday, March 29 at 7:00 pm

You've read the book; now share your thoughts about it with library staffers Kathleen Murray and Laura Grabijas and others

The Great Foodini! -- Renee Chodkowski
Monday, April 16, at 7:00pm

Track your taste buds through the pages of The Hunger Games! Join Livingston County's very own Renee Chodkowski, the Great Foodini, as she presents three of Katniss' favorites. Be ready to sample!! Pre-regiestration is required and begins on Monday, March 5. Call the Reference Desk at 546-0720 x106 to reserve your spot.

Hunger is No Game
March 1 - April 30, 2012

All six of the Livingston County Libraries will be collecting food to donate to Gleaners Food Bank. Gleaners will weigh the food donated to each library to determine a "District" winner. Please help provide food for local families in need so everyone wins!

Hunger Games Book Discussion
April 3, 2012 6:30-7:30pm

Hunger Games is a great book for discussion and debate! Families, adults, teens, everyone is invited to discuss and debate the book Hunger Games at the Pinckney Library. Food and lively discussion will be provided. Is there a topic you want to make sure gets discussed? Please email that topic to scastle@pinckneylibrary.org Pre-registration is required; please call 734-878-3888.

Wildness Survival
April 10, 2012 6:30-7:30pm

Could you survive the Michigan wilderness (District 8)? Learn outdoor survival skills at the Pinckney Public Library. Chuck Thibodeau local Scout Master of Troop 312 will be our wilderness guide. Pre-registration is required, please call 734-878-3888.

Youth Hunger Games Challenge
April 12, 2012 2:00-3:30pm

Children ages 8 and older are invited to the Pinckney Library to defend their district! Decorate a cupcake at Peeta's bakery, practice knot tying, and archery, and compete for prizes. Please call the Pinckney Library to pre-register at 734-878-3888 so we have enough material and prizes for everyone! "May the odds be ever in your favor."