Volunteers Needed for Annual
Earth Day Cleanup Event April 22nd!

Join us for the 8th Annual Waterford Township Earth Day Cleanup event on Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. 

Volunteers will be out in the community doing their part to clean up litter along roadsides and in parks in Waterford Township. Students, adults, families, individuals, and groups are encouraged to participate! Community service hours available. Choose your own hours between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., and help us clean up the planet one bag at a time!  

Sign up in advance online at www.waterfordmi.gov/earthday or call 248-674-6201.

GFL curbside Yard waste collection begins April 3, 2023

Free document shredding event saturday, april 8, 2023

Join The Preserve at All Saints Cemetery for a FREE Shredding Day event 10am to 1pm Saturday, April 8, 2023.

Get rid of all of your old documents in a safe manner by having them shredded at the Waterford Township Civic Center at 5200 Civic Center Dr. Documents should be in boxes or paper bags in the trunk of your vehicle for easier access and flow of traffic. Electrocycle will remove the boxes, empty the documents into the container for shredding, and return the empty box to you.

*Please limit to 3 boxes per household

township website redesign

The Waterford Township website has a fresh new look for improved navigation and highlighting some of the most popular destinations! Check it out www.waterfordmi.gov

waterford township public library april 2023 news & events

Library Service Hours
Monday–Thursday 10:00a–9:00p; Friday – Closed; Saturday, 10:00a – 5:00p; Sunday, 1:00p – 5:00p

Holiday Closing

• Easter Weekend – Saturday, April 8 & Sunday, April 9. Regular Hours resume Monday, April 10 at 10:00a.

Reinstatement of Friday Hours 
Planning process has been complicated by the scarcity of applicants for current vacancies. As we are able to fill these vacancies we should be able to implement our plan. Your patience with this hiccup is appreciated.   

 Friends of the Library

NO Used Book Donation Drop-off in APRIL due to Easter Holiday Closing

Friends 5k Family Fun Run /Walk (untimed)
 Saturday, May 6, 9:00a – Noon, Warming House on Civic Center Campus
 Come join the family fun with special activities such as kids games and crafts, door prizes, silent auction and more! Online registration and details: Friends of the Library Fundraising Projects | Waterford, MI (waterfordmi.gov)

Children’s Programs (through age 12)

Saturday Storytime: Bunny Money
 Saturday, April 1, 10:30a – 11:30p, Storytime/Craft Room. No registration required.
 Students in grades preschool through second grade are invited to celebrate Financial Wellness Month with a variety of money stories and paint a bank to keep.  We will also have money activities, a free book per family, and
 giveaway bags.   

Sweet Dreams: Healthy Sleep for Infants, Toddlers and Their Families
 Thursday, April 13, 6:30p - 8:00p. Registration Required. Childcare Not Provided.
 How can you help your child learn to fall asleep and stay asleep? What is considered to be “good sleep” at different ages and developmental stages? What might be happening to interrupt your child’s sleep? Join us as we explore sleep expectations for infants and toddlers and how you can help your child (and you!) sleep well. Bring questions. This parent workshop is presented by Early On Oakland and the Great Start Collaborative of Oakland County.

Lego Club
 Saturday, April 29, 10:30a-11:00a OR 11:30a-12:15p - Storytime/Craft Room.
 Recommended ages 5 and up. No registration required.
 Students meet to create their own Lego structure. We have two class times in the morning.  Please come to one of these sessions: 10:15-11:00 am OR 11:30 am-12:15 pm. 

Weekly Storytimes through April 26
 Drop-in storytimes are 30 minutes long and include a variety of stories, songs, fingerplays, and other activities. Choose the age-appropriate session from those listed below. No registration required.
NOTE: Children must be accompanied by a parent or a caregiver. 

Babytime Storytime
 Mondays, 10:00a – 10:30a, Storytime/Craft Room.
 Recommended ages 6 months to 15 months

Toddlertime Storytime
 Wednesdays, 10:00a – 10:30a, Storytime/Craft Room.
 Recommended ages 16 to 23 months

Two-Year-Old Storytime
 Mondays, 11:00a – 11:30a, Storytime/Craft Room.
 Recommended age two years old

Three-Year-Old Storytime
 Wednesdays, 11:00a – 11:30a, Storytime/Craft Room.
 Recommended age three years old

Adults – Programs
Note: please register for programs, as needed, through the Calendar of Events on the Library’s website, https://waterfordmi.gov/library

Poetry Open Mic Event 
Saturday, April 15 2:00p-4:00p. Community Room. No registration required.
In celebration of National Poetry Month, everyone is invited to join the Waterford Writers Workshop for a fun-filled event. Read your poetry, enjoy the work of other local writers, and share the joy of the written word. In the Community Room. No need to register.

The American Guide Series: The New Deal’s Travel Books of the 1930s
Wednesday, April 19, 7:00p-8:30p. Community Room. Registration required.
The Writer’s Project during the Great Depression included a series of travel guides for every state. The books contain fascinating perspectives about American life in the 1930s when much of the country was still heavily rural and traditions from that pre-industrial age. Using these books to find elements of that era is an experience that can make a road trip in Michigan or any other state incredibly rewarding. Presented by Jim Craft, Oakland County Historical Commission.

Matinee Movie Double Feature: Our Hospitality/Sherlock Jr. (1923/1924)
Thursday, April 27, 2:00p-4:00p. Community Room. No registration required.
A double feature of comedies from the Silent Era. (Silent Movie/Comedy)
Our Hospitality: 65 minutes. Sherlock Jr.: 45 minutes. Starring Buster Keaton. Not rated. Popcorn will be provided. You may bring your own snacks and beverages, provided that your beverages have lids.

Waterford Genealogical Society Lock-In
 Saturday, April 29, Saturday April 29, 7-11pm in the library after hours. Registration required.
 Enjoy an entire evening of research, learning, sharing and networking with other ancestor hunters. The registration fee of $25 for WGS members and $30 for non-members must be mailed along with the registration form to WGS Lock-In, P.O. Box 300162, Waterford, MI 48330. Please visit the Genealogical Society's website for updates, details and the registration form.  https://waterfordmigensoc.thatfamiliesdo.com/ 
Copies of the registration form are also available in the library. 

Adults – Computer Connections

Ask the Tech Guy Computer Help
Saturday, April 15, 30-minute time slots at 11:30a & 12:00p. Group Study Room. Registration required.
Computer/technology help. One-on-one assistance with your own device or computer (bring it in with you). Our computer systems administrator will do his best to troubleshoot your problem, answer your questions, or advise you on what to do. 

Adults – Enrichment Groups 

Knitting Group 
Wednesday mornings, 10:00 a.m. - Noon, Conference Room. No registration required.
 Share patterns, exchange ideas, show off your projects, and socialize while you knit!

Waterford Genealogical Society (WGS)
Afternoon meeting: Wednesday, April 5, 1:00p - 3:00p, Community Room. No registration required. 
Genealogy is the study of family ancestries and histories. The Waterford Genealogical Society  (WGS) meets on the 1^st Wednesday afternoon of the month in the Library’s Community Room. All are welcome to attend.

WGS Evening meeting
Tuesday, April 11, 7:00p – 8:30p via Zoom. Registration required.
WGS also meets virtually on the 2^nd Tuesday evening of the month. If you wish to attend you must register through our Calendar of Events and enter your email address so we can send you the zoom link. Please register before 5:00p of the day of the meeting. Host: Julia Hanneman-Schoenbach.

Evening Book Discussion Group
Thursday, April 13, 7:00p. Conference Room. No registration required.
Title: And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie. Copies of the book, including large print and book on CD, will be available at the Adult Reference Desk beginning Saturday, March 11.

Waterford Writers Workshop
Saturday, April 15, 11:00a-2:00p, Conference Room. Ages 16 or older. 
No registration required.
 The Waterford Writers Workshop is a forum where serious writers share their work and receive and provide constructive, supportive critiques of each member’s writing. Each writer will email their work (6 pages of 12pt font, double-spaced prose or two poems) to other members at least one week prior to the meeting date. Those attending the workshop will be prepared to discuss their own writing, as well as providing edits and suggestions on other member’s writing. The workshop will meet every third Saturday of the month, 11am-2pm, in the conference room of the Waterford Library. Our goal is to write, share, and develop polished prose and poetry. To evoke, provoke, and inspire. To take chances, be ambitious, write confidently, and celebrate the art of the written word and literature in general. Registration is not required. Anyone interested in joining needs only to attend an initial meeting. Participants must be 16 or older.    

Library Garden Club
 Wednesday, April 12, 4:30p – 8:30p, Gardens & Community Room. No registration required.
 Both beginners and experienced gardeners welcome.

Work Bee 4:30p-6:00p - Cleaning up winter debris and preparing temporary garden for plants that will need to be moved in advance of the upgrade to walkway lights and timber borders on beds. 

Seminar 6:30p-8:00p – Topic: Low Maintenance Shrubs 

Afternoon Book Discussion Group
 Monday, April 17, 1:00p-2:00p. Community Room. No registration required.
 Title: The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles. You can get a copy of the book to check out by picking one up at the adult desk. You might wish to call us at 248-618-7693 to make sure we have a copy available for you. 

waterford regional fire department reminds you to use backup power safely during outages

When used properly, portable and standby generators are a great option to provide backup power during brownouts or blackouts. Learn how to use generators safely with the following tips:

Generators

• Location
  • Always keep generators at least 20 feet away from your home
  • Never operate a generator in an enclosed space
  • Make sure the generator has 3-4 feet of clear space above and on all sides for proper ventilation 
  • Keep generators away from door, windows, and vents
  • Always direct exhaust away from your home
• Use
  • Always use grounded cords and inspect cords for damage prior to use
  • Use the proper cord for the wattage being used
  • Always use GFCI protection 
  • Make sure to start/stop the generator when no electrical loads are connected 
  • Keep generators dry, do not operate when wet, and refuel when cool
  • Do not overload generators
  • Do not plug a generator directly into your home, connect items being powered directly to the generator
      

Transfer Switches

• Transfer switches whether manual or automatic, allow you to choose between utility power or backup generator power 
• Transfer switches are the only way to safely power your home’s electrical system
• Using a transfer switch prevents backfeeding. This occurs when your generator becomes a power source for the surrounding area and can damage your home, your neighbor’s home, and injure workers trying to restore power

Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning Prevention

• Improper use and installation of generators could cause CO poisoning 
• Make sure your home has carbon monoxide alarms outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home
• CO can kill in as little as 5 minutes
• Symptoms of CO poisoning
  • Dizziness
  • Headaches
  • Nausea
  • Tiredness
• If you experience CO poisoning systems, get fresh air, do not reenter areas, and call 911

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Waterford Support Local Expo Tuesday, april 25th 5:30-7:30pm

Join the Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce and dozens of local businesses, governmental entities, and local organizations for the support local expo Tuesday, April 25, 2023, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Waterford Mott High School. 

This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with businesses and resources in the Waterford community. Free to attend, raffles and prizes, promotional items, and more. 

food truck lunches are back!
shake up your mid-day meal with
the return of lunchtime food trucks at waterford's civic center campus

Visit the Waterford Township website for details and menus, or follow us on Facebook.
www.waterfordmi.gov/specialevents
https://www.facebook.com/waterfordtownshipmi