[Michlib-l] Star Wars Day

[Holly Kirsten]

Recently one of the kids who is a regular at my programs told that I had to
have these lightsabers at our Star Wars program this year.
https://www.facebook.com/FamilyFun/photos/a.381246481589.159137.114964766589/10152434027711590/
 I had not been planning on having a Star Wars program this year, but
according to her I am.



Holly Kirsten
Head of Youth Services
Chesterfield Township Library
50560 Patricia Ave.
Chesterfield, MI 48051
586-598-4900 ext. 235

On Thu, Apr 9, 2015 at 5:32 PM, Emma Olmstead-Rumsey <erumstead at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Hi Emily and everyone,
>
> For the light sabers, a former colleague of mine at a Texas library used
> insulation for pipes (Demonstrated here:
> http://fowlerfam.blogspot.com/2009/01/may-fource-be-with-you.html), which
> worked quite well. The material is cheaper and thinner than pool noodles.
> The main downside is that it's grey, which might disappoint kids who want
> them to look like they're glowing the various bright colors used in the
> movie series. That wasn't a problem at our Star Wars day, but our
> participants were pretty young, so not too detail-oriented.
>
> Best,
>
> Emma Olmstead-Rumsey
> Capital Area District Libraries
>
>
>
> On Thu, Apr 9, 2015 at 2:40 PM, David Conklin <dconklin at thegdl.org> wrote:
>
>>  You may want to try this group out.  Although I will caution you that
>> It is my understanding that the group is volunteers and turnout can vary
>> greatly.
>>
>>
>>
>> http://www.greatlakesgarrison.com/
>>
>>
>>
>> :o)
>>
>> Dave
>>
>>
>>
>> David Conklin
>>
>> Director
>>
>> Genesee District Library
>>
>> (810) 230-3335 Office
>>
>> (810) 732-1161 Fax
>>
>> dconklin at thegdl.org
>>
>>
>>
>> Genesee District Library Headquarters
>>
>> G-4195 W. Pasadena Avenue
>>
>> Flint, MI 48504
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>> [image: cid:image001.jpg at 01CF75DB.D57A1870] <https://www.thegdl.org/>
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>> [image: cid:image002.jpg at 01CF75DB.D57A1870]
>> <http://www.facebook.com/pages/Genesee-District-Library/45467758516>
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>> <http://gdlbusinesscenter.blogspot.com/>
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>> [image: cid:image004.jpg at 01CF75DB.D57A1870]
>> <http://www.linkedin.com/company/2620384?trk=cws-btn-overview-0-0>
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>> [image: cid:image005.jpg at 01CF75DB.D57A1870]
>> <http://pinterest.com/gdlibraries>
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>> [image: cid:image006.jpg at 01CF75DB.D57A1870]
>> <http://www.youtube.com/user/GeneseeDistrict>
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>> [image: cid:image007.jpg at 01CF75DB.D57A1870]
>> <http://www.thegdl.org/index.php/events?format=feed&type=rss>
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>> *From:* michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] *On
>> Behalf Of *Emily Vander Ark
>> *Sent:* Thursday, April 09, 2015 2:12 PM
>> *To:* michlib-l at mail2.mcls.org
>> *Subject:* [Michlib-l] Star Wars Day
>>
>>
>>
>> Hello all!
>>
>>
>>
>> I'm planning our Star Wars day and I'm looking for inexpensive ways to
>> provide "lightsabers" for the kids who attend. I've seen the pool noodle
>> idea and that's a possibility, but I'm wondering if anyone has any other
>> ideas?
>>
>>
>>
>> I'm also looking for a Darth Vader costume, or someone to come as Darth
>> Vader... please let me know if you have any leads on this.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks and have a great day!
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> *Emily Vander Ark*
>>
>> Youth Services
>>
>> Bridgman Public Library
>>
>> 4460 Lake Street
>>
>> Bridgman, MI 49106
>>
>> 269-465-3663
>>
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