I chose these three libraries because they are the closest to my house, and I am unfamiliar with the programs they offer older adults. Armada and Ray libraries websites have older adults reading and interacting at the library,but no programs are designated towards them. The librarians at armada and ray were very friendly and discuss how they wished they had more funding to provide these programs for not just children, but older adults as well.
The larger library Romeo, offers multiple programs as what was expressed on their website. However, i could not get anyone on the phone to discuss these programs I was transferred to an answering machine. Last week when I went into Romeo and the librarian was incredibly rude, so I did not go back to ask him this question. Although Romeo offers a lot of programs and interactions with older adults, after being transferred to a machine and still no call back, i am not satisfied with the service at Romeo.
The larger library Romeo, offers multiple programs as what was expressed on their website. However, i could not get anyone on the phone to discuss these programs I was transferred to an answering machine. Last week when I went into Romeo and the librarian was incredibly rude, so I did not go back to ask him this question. Although Romeo offers a lot of programs and interactions with older adults, after being transferred to a machine and still no call back, i am not satisfied with the service at Romeo.
Armada Free Public Library
http://www.armadalib.org/
LOCATION
73930 Church Street
Armada, MI
586-784-5921
HOURS
Mon-Tue: 12pm-8pm
Wed-Thur: 9am-8pm
Friday: 9am-5pm
Saturday 10am-2pm
Sunday-Closed
Mission Statement
The Armada Free Public Library provides up-to-date materials and information to people of all ages for their recreational and educational needs.
I spoke to a lady over the phone who stated that they offer resources to every on in the community. They have people from the community come in and do a performances like magic shows , crafts for different holidays, book discussions, pizza parties, and in March they have Irish rovers perform.
The librarian was very friendly and helpful. She said that they mostly offer programs designated towards the whole community not just specific age. They do have a lot of Kids and teen activities which i never knew about growing up.
http://www.armadalib.org/
LOCATION
73930 Church Street
Armada, MI
586-784-5921
HOURS
Mon-Tue: 12pm-8pm
Wed-Thur: 9am-8pm
Friday: 9am-5pm
Saturday 10am-2pm
Sunday-Closed
Mission Statement
The Armada Free Public Library provides up-to-date materials and information to people of all ages for their recreational and educational needs.
I spoke to a lady over the phone who stated that they offer resources to every on in the community. They have people from the community come in and do a performances like magic shows , crafts for different holidays, book discussions, pizza parties, and in March they have Irish rovers perform.
The librarian was very friendly and helpful. She said that they mostly offer programs designated towards the whole community not just specific age. They do have a lot of Kids and teen activities which i never knew about growing up.
RAY The Ray Township Library
Location
Address: 64255 Wolcott Rd, Ray, MI 4809
Phone:(586) 749-7130
http://www.raylibrary.org/
Hours
Monday- Thursday 1-8
Friday - closed
Saturday- 10 - 1
Sunday- closed
I spoke with Susan Gram and she was very nice and helpful. In fact, she even knows my grandmother and her friends because they attend many of the senior center recreational events that are held through the township. Some of these events that they offer next to the library are senior surprise trips , sport tickets, cedar point, casino trips. Not everyone has to be a senior , the family is included on these trips as well.
She said that they have adult crafts about 4 times a year. They have tried numerous of knitting classes and summer reading programs for older adults ,but they dissolved quickly. She said people did not go and they do not have the proper funding to provide like the larger libraries. She said most of the programs are geared around children like Mother days and fathers day and holiday activities for the kids
On their website they have programs for Children's sch as summer reading and birthday parties and a children receives a free book. They have book reviews but i think it would be beneficial to have a group discussion on books.
Location
Address: 64255 Wolcott Rd, Ray, MI 4809
Phone:(586) 749-7130
http://www.raylibrary.org/
Hours
Monday- Thursday 1-8
Friday - closed
Saturday- 10 - 1
Sunday- closed
I spoke with Susan Gram and she was very nice and helpful. In fact, she even knows my grandmother and her friends because they attend many of the senior center recreational events that are held through the township. Some of these events that they offer next to the library are senior surprise trips , sport tickets, cedar point, casino trips. Not everyone has to be a senior , the family is included on these trips as well.
She said that they have adult crafts about 4 times a year. They have tried numerous of knitting classes and summer reading programs for older adults ,but they dissolved quickly. She said people did not go and they do not have the proper funding to provide like the larger libraries. She said most of the programs are geared around children like Mother days and fathers day and holiday activities for the kids
On their website they have programs for Children's sch as summer reading and birthday parties and a children receives a free book. They have book reviews but i think it would be beneficial to have a group discussion on books.
ROMEO Location
65821 Van Dyke, MI 48094 |
Phone: (586) 752-0603
http://romeodistrictlibrary.org/
Hours
Monday – Thursday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Fridays & Saturdays 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sundays 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm (September-May)
I could not get in contact with anyone at the Romeo library like I mentioned above.
I have gone to this library numerous of times . The first couple of times I liked the environment and now I am dissatisfied. A lot has changed since last year. The internet is timed and I can only access it a couple times before being logged out . I needed a library card, but I had to go to Armada because that's where i live, just to access the internet.
On a positive note, they offer resources to the whole community such as crochet group,financial aid night, and a
chance for babies and their caregivers to meet, socialize, and enjoy stories, songs call Lap sSit.
I liked how their website was more organized and you could tell they are more developed library than Armada and Romeo. They have DVD rentals showings, book discussions. They have a separate section for children and adults. Preschool and toddler story-time and lap sit story time for
The Romeo District Library offers outreach Services seniors who live within the Library boundaries. Services include delivery of books, large print books, and audio books. Arrangements may also be made by family members to have regular parcels of materials available for pick up as well as delivery by a librarian.
Outreach also includes programs in cooperation with the Romeo/Washington/Bruce Senior Centers.
65821 Van Dyke, MI 48094 |
Phone: (586) 752-0603
http://romeodistrictlibrary.org/
Hours
Monday – Thursday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Fridays & Saturdays 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sundays 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm (September-May)
I could not get in contact with anyone at the Romeo library like I mentioned above.
I have gone to this library numerous of times . The first couple of times I liked the environment and now I am dissatisfied. A lot has changed since last year. The internet is timed and I can only access it a couple times before being logged out . I needed a library card, but I had to go to Armada because that's where i live, just to access the internet.
On a positive note, they offer resources to the whole community such as crochet group,financial aid night, and a
chance for babies and their caregivers to meet, socialize, and enjoy stories, songs call Lap sSit.
I liked how their website was more organized and you could tell they are more developed library than Armada and Romeo. They have DVD rentals showings, book discussions. They have a separate section for children and adults. Preschool and toddler story-time and lap sit story time for
The Romeo District Library offers outreach Services seniors who live within the Library boundaries. Services include delivery of books, large print books, and audio books. Arrangements may also be made by family members to have regular parcels of materials available for pick up as well as delivery by a librarian.
Outreach also includes programs in cooperation with the Romeo/Washington/Bruce Senior Centers.
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