Cost-efficient displays

Even though SPL budget has declined, Katherine and I still find ways to create cost-efficient displays. With the help of YouTube and finding scrapes around our own home, we were able to depict a serene display to reflect the theme - Stress Management. From my home, I found blue bubble wrap and river rocks, which was a clever way to create the illusion of water; and YouTube was the perfect site to find tutorials on how to create an origami lotus flower. The total cost of this project, approximately $10!

Do you need an outlet for stress? Checkout SPL's catalogue for a wide selection for stress management books!

SPL Youth Department Cartoon Characters

Ribbon Cutting

On Tuesday, October 12 was the ribbon ceremony for the renovations of the youth library. All seven Southfield council members were in attendance, including Mayor Brenda Lawrence. The elaborate bow was constructed by yours truly with the help of YouTube - ribbon rose. The ribbon ceremony setup was arranged by Katherine and me, with seven individual ribbons draping from the bow to represent each council member!

Youth Program Brochure

Using elements found in the youth library, I illustrated the youth programming brochure to reflect and celebrate the newly renovated facilities. The winter/spring brochure represents both seasons along with favorite and memorable sections of the youth library.

Programming Logos

When I started working for SPL, all of our monthly programs didn't have an identity. I made it my mission to brand all of our programming so our patrons are able to identify all services and events that are offered to them. By branding our programs, it made it simpler and more effective to create cohesive flyers and posters! Checkout my website to view my work for SPL.

All logos were rendered in Adobe Illustrator CS3.

Arts & Science Saturdays
Arts and Science Saturdays is a monthly program is designed to educate children of all ages. Each month is an opportunity to create, explore and learn in a fun atmosphere for both kids and their parents.

Jazz & Blues
This musical monthly series features two important forms of American music.

Poetry, Pages & Scribes
A platform for poets, storytellers and musicians to share their works and the inspiration behind them in an intimate setting. Additionally, each evening will feature well-known talent. Hosted by Ber-Henda Williams with DJ Andre Royster.

Celebrity Readers
The Celebrity Readers Logo was created for the Southfield Public Schools Partnerships for Education Council. This program is to prevent illiteracy and encourage young people to read. To learn more and/or to participate to make a difference, contact Joyce Silagy: joycesilagy@wideopenwest.com, 734-890-2050.

Junior Library Board
For teens in 6th - 12th grades, this group congregate once a month to discuss the young adult collection, recommend teen programming and assist in a variety of projects that positively impact the library, its staff and the entire community.

Bookworm Bunch
For exciting stories, fun craft projects and science experiments, the Bookworm Bunch is a great place for your kindergartners and 1st graders! (No registration is required.)

Ravenous Readers
A book dicussion group for 2nd and 3rd graders that is limited to students who live or attend school in Southfield and Lathrup Village. Registration is required and begins the 1st of the month for each program.

Read to Andy
Andy is a reading therapy dog who would love to have you read to him.

Sherrie & Katherine's Adventures, The Comic

Katherine and I have developed a close friendship over the pass year, encountering many adventures together! Katherine's internship will soon end in February and I decided to create a comic book on our memorable moments held at SPL's facilities and functions with some outside work affair stories.

Katherine

Black History Month at the Southfield Public Library

For SPL's Black History Month programs, I created a tri-fold flyer using fonts: African, Angel Tears and Myriad, along with Adinkra symbols:

Akoben (used for background)
"War Horn" - vigilance, wariness

Denkyem
"Crocodile" - adaptability

Gye Nyame
"Except for God" - supremacy of God

Mpatapo
"Knot of reconciliation" - peacemaking, reconciliation

Nyame Dua
"Tree of God" - God's protection and presence

Wawa Aba
"Seed of the Wawa Tree" - hardness, toughness, perseverance

With this, I incorporated all family, youth and adult programs for BHM, including our monthly exhibits.