There's Still Time - Respond to the 2020 Census Today!

WELCOME TO THE 2020 CENSUS!

Everyone Counts
The goal of this census is to count every living person in the U.S. just once and in the right place. We need your help to make sure everyone in Waterford gets counted!

Census Data Are Important!
The U.S. Constitution requires a census every 10 years. The results are used to determine the number of seats each state has in Congress, draw boundaries for voting districts, and determine how more than $675 billion in federal funding is spent in communities each year.

Taking Part is Your Civic Duty
Completing the census is required; it is a way to participate in our democracy and say "I count!"

Your Information is Confidential
Federal law protects your responses. Your answers can only be used to produce statistics and cannot be used against you by any government agency or court.

Waterford Township Census Page
Visit the Waterford Township Census page for videos, a response tracker, information, links and what to expect in the mail. www.waterfordmi.gov/census

And don't forget the Waterford 2020 Census Slogan:
I Count
You Count
Everyone Counts
Get Counted
It Counts!

Election Update, Absent Voter's Ballot Applications

Due to COVID-19, the May 5^th, 2020 election was cancelled.  For all Waterford Township Permanent Absentee Voters, you will receive another ballot application sometime in May for both the August 4^th and November 3^rd 2020 elections. 

Waterford Township Public Library - May News

In the interest of health and safety, all in-library programs and meetings have been cancelled until further notice.
Our staff are currently providing reference services by phone and email. They are also planning virtual programs. Check our website, www.waterfordmi.gov/library, for information databases we offer and sign up for Overdrive (Libby) and Hoopla to download eBooks, audiobooks and comic books or stream videos and music. You will need your library card to use these resources. Waterford and Lake Angelus residents who do not have a library card can get one remotely. Email Jonathan Deahl, jdeahl@waterfordmi.gov for details. Follow us on Facebook.

Virtual Summer Reading programs for Children, Teens and Adults
Staff are making plans to offer these online. The Wandoo Reader software application, familiar to many of our previous participants, will be used to register and record your reading over the summer and your goals reached. Incentives are an important part of this annual event and will remain so this year. Details available on the Library’s website and in our newsletter in June.

1,000 Books before Kindergarten
For children, infant to 5 years. We are a participating library in this early literacy program. You can participate online using phone apps for either iPhone or Android. Search under 1000 Books before Kindergarten. Read to your young child. For every 100 books that you read together, we will put your child’s name on our “Wall of Fame.” Once the Library reopens, your child can pick out a book to keep. Reach the 1,000-book milestone and get a book bag.

Census 2020 reminder
As mandated by the U.S. Constitution, the census is a once every-decade count of everyone living in the country. Getting a complete count is so important. When we know how many people live in our community, organizations and businesses are better equipped to evaluate the services and programs needed, such as clinics, schools, and roads. It also determines how seats in Congress are distributed among the 50 states. Anyone who has a hobby of researching their family tree knows the census is even important to future generations for that, too.
In Mid-March of 2020, the U.S. Census Bureau sent every household a postcard invitation to complete a simple questionnaire about who lives at your address beginning on April 1st. You can complete the questionnaire online, by phone, or by mail.
This year for the first time, people are encouraged to respond to the census online (from a phone, tablet, or computer) if they can. Responding online can be done any time through May. Responding by phone or mail will also be possible. NOTE: Federal law keeps those responses safe and secure.
It only takes a few minutes, but the impact of your response will be felt for years.
I count. You count. Everyone counts. GET COUNTED.
 
 
Waterford Township Friends of the Library

Book It - 5k Family Fun Run/Walk Fundraiser
RESCHEDULED TO Sunday, September 20, Noon – 4:00p
The Waterford Township Friends of the Library are holding a 5K Family Fun as a fundraiser. Start/Finish at the Warming House by the pond on Civic Center Campus. Registration and packet pickup opens at Noon. Race start 3:00p.

A professional timing service will enable competitive runners to get an accurate timing of their run. Walkers are welcome to complete the course at their own pace. Pet owners are welcome to run/walk with their pets. Medals will be awarded to top finishers in each age category and overall best time. 
Entry Fees: Adults (18 & over) - $25/$30 onsite, Students (under 18) - $15/$20 onsite. Entry fee payment with online registration is by credit card (SEP 10 deadline).  Mail-in form (accepted through SEP 7) payment via check only. All proceeds to benefit library programs and services. Visit the 5k Fundraiser webpage, https://www.waterfordmi.gov/1127/5k-Fundraiser for details and link to online registration.

Used Book Sales Postponed
In the interest of public health and safety the June Used Book sale is cancelled. We hope to hold the August Used Book Sale, if the health crisis has abated.