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LJW uLiut (Mm MENS DETROIT FREE JULY 21, 1983 5A n- J- 1 1 Area librarws lend items from paintihgs to power tools By LINDA SOLOMON Frw Press Special Writer in rcuiii i i fail i 1 If 4 TUmil I I 111 II -d r. 1 4 I 'i if i J. I rN3' li "SET il Cyy I i mnltMutekl Most people know the library is a good place to borrow a book or read current magazines without having to pay for the privilege. But few are aware of the non-printed resources some libraries lend from power tools to paintings. The Items may differ, but most libraries have specialities worth taking advantage of.

Some libraries allow residents to borrow artwork for up to two months, while others lend electronic games and Polaroid cameras. Since 1946, Grosse Pointe residents have been borrowing from an extensive collection of garden tools. According to William Peters, director of Grosse Pointe Public Libraries, the program started during World War II because people were unable to buy hand tools at the hardware stores. TOOL LENDING continues today, although changes are being made in the program. "During the 60s, it became difficult to maintain the power tools.

It took so much time and there was so much damage. So, in the interest of safety, we are phasing out power tools with moving parts," said Peters. The Grosse Pointe library tries to have tools that people don't use too often and would not want to buy. During their last fiscal year, from July 1982-June 1983, 2,298 tools wereloaned to residents. "It's surprising the number of people that take out tools.

In a community like this, you would think people would go out and buy them," said Peters. IN OTHER COMMUNITIES, librarians are finding that more people are borrowing books and other items because of hard economic times. Spike Musselman, a librarian and and publicity spokesperson for the Warren Public Libraries, offered one explanation: "People may have canceled their subscriptions, so they come to the library to read." Others reasons may be comfortably air-conditioned buildings or programs for children on summer vacations. The Warren Public Library has an extensive borrowing program. With five branches, it is the largest library system in Macomb County.

College Without Walls is a program Warren offers that enables housewives with kids at home and working adults to work on a college education. "Basically, it's a program for anyone that wants to get ahead," said Musselman. Classes are about $20 each, and the library provides materials and an academic counselor twice a week. After students complete the work, they take final exams at Macomb Community College and receive college credit, depending on a satisfactory grade. The Warren Library also has programs that allow senior citizens to buy SEMTA bus tickets and register for Vial For Life, where personalized medical information is inserted in a vial for The only other city in Macomb County that offers College Without Walls is St.

Clair Shores. But the library has budget problems and was closed for periods throughout the year, leaving students without materials or a counselor. I I It 1 i 1 Si, 1 1 111 Free Press Photo bv JOHN A. STANO Gerda E. Bielitz, assistant to the director of the Grosse Pointe Library Central Branch, puts a saw back on the shelf after it was returned by a patron.

Romeo Library (107 Church) Sculpture and framed art 8mm children's films and projectors Books on tape Personal property engravers Your library also may have items you wouldn't expect to find there. If you're not sure, ask the librarians they usually know the answers. 16mm film projectors film strip projector with tape player Kodak Polaroid Sun cameras Children's puppets Cassette tapes Records framed paintings Utlca Library (7550 Auburn Road) Magnifying lens for use in the library only Framed art posters and sculpture Records and audio cassettes 16mm and 8mm projectors Children's puppets Kodak Polaroid Sun cameras St. Clair Shoree Library (22500 Eleven Mile Road) College Without Walls Children's puppets and puzzles Art prints and sculpture Kodak Polaroid Sun cameras 8mm and super 8mm films and projectors Records and cassettes MACOMB COUNTY Library in Clinton Township has no such financial problem. In January, officials began a new service for the blind and physically handicapped.

Before January, disabled persons had to rely on services available only from Lansing. Now, talking books and cassette books can be ordered locally, offering quicKer and more personalized service. "We never had this in the county before because we didn't have the money, the time, or the staff. The program is operating succes-fully and circulation is more than anyone has ever dreamed," said Barbara puckingham, assistant director of the Macomb County Library Co-operative. ANOTHER POPULAR program at neighborhood libraries is the lending of video cassette tapes for television.

This has caused a controversy in cities where libraries bought R-rated films. Nonetheless, people are using the service and the prices are below commercial competition. The Grosse Pointe Library rents video cassettes at $1 for three days "basically to discourage people from taking half the collection," said Peters. The Warren library charges $1 for two days. Also, some libraries charge a fee for projectors, i Warren Library All branches have: Kodak Polaroid Sun cameras 8mm projectors and films at all branches except Busch Contemporary and other music records Sheet music Personal property engravers SEMTA bus Tickets for elderly Here are some of the area libraries and what they have to offer: The Macomb County Library (16480 Hall, Clinton Township): Audio visual Federal and State ot Michigan documents 8 and 16 mm films and projectors Video cassettes for television Book and casette packages for the blind East Detroit Library (15875 Oak) Kodak Polaroid Sun cameras New Baltimore Library (51150 Washington).

Calculators and typewriters for use at the library only Children's puppets Super 8mm and 8mm films for adults and children, and projectors Grotte Pointe Library (central branch: 10 Kercheval, Grosse Pointe Farms) Various hand tools, some power tools for the home and garden VHS tapes of major motion pictures for television Chamber music record and sheet music collection Mt. Clemene Library (150 Cass) Finger puppets Children's laminated posters Personal property engravers Framed paintings Children's records Sterling Helghta Library (40255 Dodge Park Road) Kodak Polaroid Sun cameras Children's puppets and posters Cassettes Some of the branches have: Framed art prints Learning and musical cassettes Electronic games and other toys Michigan Historical Collection donated by Judge Don Binkowski Video cassette tapes for television Income tax help Z' happenings ART Warren family wins vacation on Free Press I urn A.K si ARTCO CUSTOM FRAMES GALLERY: 19358 Kelly Rd Harper Woods. Continual exhibits by Michigan women artists. 372-9898, ARTISTIC TOUCH: 20083 Mack, Grosse Pointe Woods. Collector's prints, wildlife and nautical art.

884-5144, 1 1-5 and 11-8 p.m. Thurs. BRANDON GALLERY OF THE RAINY DAY 20507 Mack, Grosse Pointe Woods. Exhibits by Michigan artists including watercolors by Lwli King, animal sculptures by Sharon Sommers and pottery by Sua Bolt. 881- 6305, Sat.

FRASER PUBLIC LIBRARY: 16330 Fourteen Mile Road, Fraser. Oil paintings and ink drawings by Violet Sites through July; Cat paraphernalia from the collection of Warren cat lady Marilyn Dlpboye, through July. 293-2055, 10-8 10-6 10-5 GOEDDEKE'S GARDEN GALLERY: 48 New Street. Mt. Clemens.

Realism art exhibit by area artists, through Aug. 468-7913, LAWRENCE GALLERIES: 8220 Twenty-three Mile Road, Utica. Limited edition porcelain plates, graphics and re-marques. 254-1033, 10-9 Thurs. 10-5 Sat.

PEWABIC POTTERY: 10125 E. Jefferson, Detroit. An exhibit ot gallery artists from the regular collection, through Aug. 822-0954, 10-5 WALNUT STREET STUDIO AND GALLERY: 60 N. Walnut, Mt.

Clemens. Show ot regular gallery artists including pottery by Hannelora Fatclazewtkl, watercolors by Law-Is King and oils by John Newman. 468-7054, library at the ranger station; plenty of wide open spaces for Frisbee, badminton, catch; football or just plain walking around. There also is a beach house you can walk to for a cold ice-cream or any forgotten tem. Or you can just laze around your campsite with a good book and some music and snooze.

Or you might like to take a drive and do some sightseeing. I Estimated cost of $228 Includes; State sticker i 8 Campsite 18 Ice for cooler 6 Wood 6 Food 20 Gas 50 One restaurant meal 20 Optional mlsc 40 Trailer hitch for our car to go 60 Our second-place winner is Kristin achmann, 28, of Roseville, whose dream vacation for her husband Eric, 31, who works at the Fa Tractor Plant in Romeo, and their sons Jeremiah, 5, and Aaron, 4, was a holiday in beautiful downtown Ann Arbor. Among the sites they planned to visit were the University of Michigan, Burton Memorial Tower, Kelsey Museum of Archeology, the University Museum Building, Matthaei Botanical Gardens, nature trails, historical Plymouth and Kensington Park all for an estimated cost of $259. Her prize is a free day pass to either Metro Beach of Stony Creek Metro Park with the last of the big spenders (that's us) springing for a hot dog lunch for the carload. When told about her prize, Mrs.

Bachmann said she would enjoy the day with her family and look forward to a nfce, relaxing time. We'd like to thank all of those who entered the contest. There were several good vacation'ideas. As a matter of fact, some of us may try one or two of the planned trips ourselves. i Feeling generous, we announced the first MacombEast section Vacation Innovation Reader Contest on June 30.

We offered to pay for a vacation for the reader that came up with the most variety for the most value under $300 for a vacation for four people. Now it's time to make' good on our promise. And the first-place winner is Carolynn Korber of Warren, whose dream vacation envisions a simple camping trip on Big Portage Lake off of 1-94 between Ann Arbor and Jackson. Korber's innovation vacation came complete with nature boating, plenty of room to play football, Frisbee and badminton, a small library at the ranger's station and an occasional ice cream cone. The estimated cost is $228.

WHEN TOLD that she won the contest, Mrs. Korber, 28, was thrilled and said a family vacation was long overdue the last one was in June, 1980. Her husband Joseph, 31, has been laid off by Chrysler for the past two years and their three children, Jimmy, 7, Andrew, 5, and Kenny, 3, have been asking when they can go camping. "We haven't been able to afford a vacation for three years. We've just been making it that's about it," Mrs.

Korber said. "I need it; we really need it to relax," she said. Mrs. Korber started vacationing at Big Portage Lake with her parents when she was five years old. Here is her entry: My dream vacation consists of a simple camping trip.

Our favorite spot is Big Portage Lake. It's very low-budget for a vacation a dream right now because my husband is laid-off, and even camping is a simple luxury our family cannot afford. The park is large, spacious and beautifully laid out. There are plenty of things to do or not do do as ore chooses. Several play areas with swing sets, ball fields, horseshoe pits; nature trails; field trips; boat launch for boaters; canoe rentals; movies two nights a week; a small lttfWiriHHiWliiiiiii "If 11 XI I ft I 4, 1 1 I ciMtiV' It Jm FAMILY FARE: GAME DAY: "Uno" enthusiasts ages nine and older, can play the neighborhood competition, at the New Baltimore Public Library, 51150 Washington 725-0273, 12-5 12-5 and p.m.

10-5 Wed; 10-1 Sat. LITTLE PEOPLE RECREATION: Arts and crafts, music, games and field trips, tor three- to five-year-olds and a parent, at Pinewood Elementary, 14411 Bade, Warren. 268-8400, ask tor Nancy weekdays. SUMMER FILM FESTIVAL: "Race lor Your Lite Charlie Brown," a movie for children in grades one through six, 1 p.m. at the New Baltimore Public Library, 51 150 Washington.

725-0273, 12-5 Fri; 12-5 and p.m. 10-5 10-1 Sat. TINY TOT MOVIES: Four short movies tor children ages three to seven, at the St. Clair Shores Library, 22500 Eleven Mile St. Clair Shores.

771-9020. 1-5 Tues. -Fri. See HAPPENINGS, Page 6A Free Prest Photo by JOHN A. STANO The Korber family of Warren, mother Carolynn, father Joseph.

Jimmy, 7, (left) Andy. 5. and Kenny, 3. won the Free Press Vacation Innovation Reader Contest $228 to pay for a dream vacation at Big Portage Lake. At far left is their cat.

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