January 20 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and it’s also the first day of the annual January Series.
Join us at the library at 12:30 for a thought-provoking lecture by Jonathan Eig, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of King: A Life. Jonathan will explore Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy as a leader, thinker, and strategist, drawing parallels to contemporary social justice issues.
Come back each weekday through January 31 to enjoy another January Series presentation. This award-winning lecture series from Calvin University brings together thought leaders and inspiring voices from around the globe to share their stories with you. It is offered to the public free of charge, whether in person on the university campus, live-streamed at the library or another remote viewing site, or even by watching from the comfort of home. Other highlights of this year’s series include:
Todd Komarnicki (Tuesday, January 21): Screenwriter of Sully and producer/director of Bonhoeffer. Todd will share stories of bravery and moral complexity from his films, including Elf and Sully.
John Inazu (Wednesday, January 22): First Amendment scholar and founder of The Carver Project. John will lead a conversation on learning to disagree while fostering empathy and understanding respectfully.
Peter Sagal (Monday, January 27): Host of NPR’s Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me. Peter will take a humorous look at his 25-year career and share stories of interviews with notable figures.
Join us for this inspiring series that will challenge and encourage audiences to think critically about the world around them. For more information on speakers and events, visit the January Series website calvin.edu/january or contact the Calvin University Events Office at (616) 526–7045.
FUN FACTS
Did you know that Martin Luther King Jr. started college at age 15, was jailed 29 times in his short life (mostly for civil disobedience, but once for driving 30 in a 25mph zone) and was a huge fan of Star Trek? Learn more by borrowing an MLK Jr biography from the library!
Creativebug Has Moved!
Access to Creativebug for White Lake Community Library cardholders is now on hoopla! Unleash your inner artist with the Creativebug BingePass, available through hoopla. Get seven days of unlimited access to thousands of arts and crafts classes taught by top experts. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, there’s something for everyone. Just visit hoopladigital.com and search for creativebug. Questions? Give us a call at 231-894-9531.
Silent Book Club Begins January 27
We’re trying something new! Adults are invited to escape the winter chill and unwind with a relaxing evening of silent reading at our Silent Book Club. Join us from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. on the 4th Monday of each month.This is your chance to set down the cares of the day and indulge in some quiet, quality reading time.
Wear your comfiest clothes and bring a book of your choosing, or come early to pick one from our shelves. Settle down in our inviting reading room with the fireplace aglow, and enjoy complimentary coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Blankets are welcome!
We’ll read silently from 5:30 to 6:30, followed by an optional 15 minutes of socializing to chat about your latest reads, if you’d like. Take this hour for yourself this winter and lose yourself in the magic of a good book!
The White Lake Community Library is a district library serving all residents within the boundaries of the Whitehall District Schools. Located at 3900 White Lake Drive in Whitehall, the library provides a broad range of digital and print materials and audiovisual items for all ages. The library also offers a variety of virtual and in-person programs, wireless internet access and computers for public use. Internet hotspots, tablets and laptop computers can be borrowed for use at home. We are open 6 days a week for in-person visits, and open 24/7 at wlclib.org, or call 231-894-9531 to speak to a staff member.
