There will be no Lap-Sit or Story Hour on December 30, 2008.
Usually one half-hour session is held for Lap-Sit Story Time each Tuesday at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held each Tuesday at 10:30 AM. In both sessions, children listen to stories and participate in finger plays, songs and crafts. There is no cost for this service and new families are always welcome. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
HOLIDAY DVD RENTALS
From now until January 3, patrons can rent DVDs at half-price for the holiday season. Date of return for DVDs is still 2 days for a new DVD rental, and 3 days for DVDs that have been in our collection 90 days or more.
FOOD FOR FINES UNTIL JANUARY 3
Start the New Year free of fines. For every boxed item you bring to the library, we will reduce your fine by $1.00. These non-perishable items will then be given to the local food pantry to replenish their shelves.
BOOK CLUB
There will be no book club meeting in December due to the holiday season. Book Club will resume in the month of January 2009. The book chosen for the January reading is “Nineteen Minutes” by Jodi Picoult.
USED BOOK SALE
The Friends of the Pigeon District Library will be having its January Used Book Sale on Saturday, January 3, 2009, in the Reference Room of the library from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Prices range from $.25 to $3.00. Also, don’t forget the On-Going Book Used Paperback Sale. Paperback books are always available on the book shelf to the right of the aquarium in the Children’s Room.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
When the weather outside gets frightful, please call the library or listen to WLEW to make sure the library will be open for your reading needs.
COFFEE TIME AT THE LIBRARY
The staff at the Pigeon District Library invites you to come to the library and enjoy a cup of coffee while you are reading the newspaper or a magazine or visiting with fellow readers. This little enjoyment in everyday life will take place on Thursdays in the Reference Room of the library. Come read and relax with a cup of coffee.
TAX BENEFITS OF GIVING TO PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY
Michigan Income Tax:
By donating to the Pigeon District Library you can receive up to half of your donation back on your Michigan Income Taxes. You receive a credit of 50% of the contribution directly off your income tax. (Maximum of $100 for single return or $200 for joint return)
By donating to the Pigeon District Library you can receive up to half of your donation back on your Michigan Income Taxes. You receive a credit of 50% of the contribution directly off your income tax. (Maximum of $100 for single return or $200 for joint return)
Federal Income Tax:
Donations to the Pigeon District Library count as Gifts to Charity in the Federal Tax Code and therefore can be deducted from your income if you itemize your deductions. You get the benefit of deducting the entire donation from your income even though you get up to half of it back on your Michigan Income Taxes.
FREE CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
Come in from the cold and take advantage of our FREE classes and workshops which will be held in the upcoming months. Classes include digital scrapbooking, knitting, developing intuition, rag quilting, social networking sites, digital photography, and classes on various health topics—healthy snacks, detox, and diabetics. Though the classes are free, class size is limited and registration is required. A complete list of classes, descriptions, meeting dates, and times is available at the library and will soon be available on our website at www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com.
ADULT WINTER READING PROGRAM
“Get Between the Covers and Read” will be the theme of our first, adult winter reading program which is scheduled for January 15 – March 15. We think it will be a lot of fun for our adult readers, but participation is totally optional. Details will be coming very soon.
LIBRARY SERVICE AREA
The Pigeon District Library serves the residents and property owners in Caseville, Chandler, Fairhaven, McKinley, Oliver, and Winsor Townships. Registration takes only a few minutes and children as young as three may get a library card, with parent’s permission.
People who live outside our service area may purchase a non-resident card or may check out our materials as a “Visiting Patron” when they bring in the library card from their home library.
People who live outside our service area may purchase a non-resident card or may check out our materials as a “Visiting Patron” when they bring in the library card from their home library.
Monday, December 15, 2008
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
There will be no Lap-Sit or Story Hour on December 23 or December 30, 2008. However on December 23, the children are asked to come to the library during story time and decorate cookies to take home and share. Usually one half-hour session is held for Lap-Sit Story Time each Tuesday at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held each Tuesday at 10:30 AM. In both sessions, children listen to stories and participate in finger plays, songs and crafts. There is no cost for this service and new families are always welcome. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel.
FOOD FOR FINES: DECEMBER 15 – JANUARY 3
Start the New Year free of fines. From December 15 to January 3, for every canned/boxed item you bring to the library, we will reduce your fine by $1.00. These non-perishable items will then be given to the local food pantry to replenish their shelves.
HOLIDAY DVD RENTALS
From December 22 to January 3, patrons can rent DVDs at half-price for the holiday season. Date of return for DVDs is still 2 days for a new DVD rental, and 3 days for DVDs that have been in our collection 90 days or more.
TAX BENEFITS OF GIVING TO PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY
Michigan Income Tax:
By donating to the Pigeon District Library you can receive up to half of your donation back on your Michigan Income Taxes. You receive a credit of 50% of the contribution directly off your income tax. (Maximum of $100 for single return or $200 for joint return)
By donating to the Pigeon District Library you can receive up to half of your donation back on your Michigan Income Taxes. You receive a credit of 50% of the contribution directly off your income tax. (Maximum of $100 for single return or $200 for joint return)
Federal Income Tax:
Donations to the Pigeon District Library count as Gifts to Charity in the Federal Tax Code and therefore can be deducted from your income if you itemize your deductions. You get the benefit of deducting the entire donation from your income even though you get up to half of it back on your Michigan Income Taxes.
FREE JANUARY WORKSHOPS
Led by Certified Natural Health Professional Barbara Burns, the following workshops will be provided free of charge to area residents:
January 13-10:30 AM-Healthy Snacks for Children and Adults
January 20-10:30 AM-Detox for all ages
January 27-10:30 AM-Diabetics
January 13-10:30 AM-Healthy Snacks for Children and Adults
January 20-10:30 AM-Detox for all ages
January 27-10:30 AM-Diabetics
THANK YOU!
The library staff would like to thank Brianna Yoder, daughter of Shane and Kim Yoder, for donating a “new family” for the dollhouse located in the Children’s Room of the library. The children, who visit the library, are making the family feel right at home in their new residence. Thank you, Brianna!
BOOK CLUB
There will be no book club meeting in December due to the holiday season. Book Club will resume in the month of January 2009. The book chosen for the January reading is “Nineteen Minutes” by Jodi Picoult.
CIRCULATION
Circulation for the month of November 2008 was 3,402 items, including:
1,723 books,
15 camera and toys,
2 Discovery Packs,
266 DVD rentals,
379 Videos,
67 Non-fiction videos and DVDs,
144 Audio and CD,
56 periodicals,
265 internet users,
18 puzzles, 1 reference (7 Day Check-out), and
466 New Materials.
Income received included
$146.35 from Copier,
$272.00 from DVD rentals,
$159.35 from Overdue Fines, and
$65.00 from faxes.
Four Story Hours were held with 60 in attendance.
Twenty registrations for the month included: Caseville 2, Chandler 1, Fairhaven 4, Oliver 5, and Winsor 8.
1,723 books,
15 camera and toys,
2 Discovery Packs,
266 DVD rentals,
379 Videos,
67 Non-fiction videos and DVDs,
144 Audio and CD,
56 periodicals,
265 internet users,
18 puzzles, 1 reference (7 Day Check-out), and
466 New Materials.
Income received included
$146.35 from Copier,
$272.00 from DVD rentals,
$159.35 from Overdue Fines, and
$65.00 from faxes.
Four Story Hours were held with 60 in attendance.
Twenty registrations for the month included: Caseville 2, Chandler 1, Fairhaven 4, Oliver 5, and Winsor 8.
LIBRARY SERVICE AREA
The Pigeon District Library serves the residents and property owners in Caseville, Chandler, Fairhaven, McKinley, Oliver, and Winsor Townships. Registration takes only a few minutes and children as young as three may get a library card, with parent’s permission.
People who live outside our service area may purchase a non-resident card or may check out our materials as a “Visiting Patron” when they bring in the library card from their home library.
People who live outside our service area may purchase a non-resident card or may check out our materials as a “Visiting Patron” when they bring in the library card from their home library.
Monday, December 1, 2008
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Christmas” will be the theme on Tuesday, December 9, 2008. Usually one half-hour session is held for Lap-Sit Story Time each Tuesday at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held each Tuesday at 10:30 AM. In both sessions, children listen to stories and participate in finger plays, songs and crafts. There is no cost for this service and new families are always welcome. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel.
USED BOOK SALE
The Friends of the Pigeon District Library will be having its December Used Book Sale on Saturday, December 6, 2008, in the Reference Room of the library from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Prices range from $.25 to $3.00. Also, don’t forget the On-Going Used Paperback Sale. Paperback books are always available on the bookshelf to the right of the aquarium to the Children’s Room.
GIVING TREE
With the holidays approaching, please consider the “Gift of Reading” by donating a new or gently used book and placing it under our GIVING TREE, which will be located in our Children’s Room after the Thanksgiving holiday. Book donations are being sought for boys and girls in the following age categories: 0-5, 6-9, 10-12, and 13-16. Books which are donated will be wrapped by library staff and patrons and will be picked up by the Pigeon Area Food Pantry in time to be delivered to children in time for Christmas.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
When the weather outside gets frightful, please call the library or listen to WLEW to make sure the library will be open for your reading needs.
COOKIE DECORATING AT THE LIBRARY!
On December 11 at 5:00 PM, children ages 5 – 12 are invited to the library to decorate cookies. Sugar cookies-2 per child, frosting and an assortment of decorations will be provided. So come to the library, have fun, and help us decorate cookies for the holiday season!
FOOD FOR FINES: DECEMBER 15 – JANUARY 3
Start the New Year free of fines. For every canned/boxed item you bring to the library, we will reduce your fine by $1.00. These non-perishable items will then be given to the local food pantry to replenish their shelves.
Monday, November 24, 2008
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Christmas” will be the theme on Tuesday, December 2, 2008. Usually one half-hour session is held for Lap-Sit Story Time each Tuesday at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held each Tuesday at 10:30 AM. In both sessions, children listen to stories and participate in finger plays, songs and crafts. There is no cost for this service and new families are always welcome. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel.
LIBRARY CLOSED
The library will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27th. The library will reopen at its regular time of 9AM on Friday, November 28th.
USED BOOK SALE
The Friends of the Pigeon District Library will be having its December Used Book Sale on Saturday, December 6, 2008, in the Reference Room of the library from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Prices range from $.25 to $3.00. Also, don’t forget the On-Going Used Paperback Sale. Paperback books are always available on the bookshelf to the right of the aquarium to the Children’s Room.
GIVING TREE
With the holidays approaching, please consider the “Gift of Reading” by donating a new or gently used book and placing it under our GIVING TREE, which will be located in our Children’s Room after the Thanksgiving holiday. Book donations are being sought for boys and girls in the following age categories: 0-5, 6-9, 10-12, and 13-16. Books which are donated will be wrapped by library staff and patrons and will be picked up by the Pigeon Area Food Pantry in time to be delivered to children in time for Christmas.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
When the weather outside gets frightful, please call the library or listen to WLEW to make sure the library will be open for your reading needs.
COFFEE TIME AT THE LIBRARY
The staff at the Pigeon District Library invites you to come to the library and enjoy a cup of coffee while you are reading the newspaper or a magazine or visiting with fellow readers. This little enjoyment in everyday life will take place on Thursdays in the Reference Room of the library. Come read and relax with a cup of coffee.
WORLD BOOK ONLINE
World Book Online can be accessed by library patrons through a link on our library’s home page. World Book Online is the online version of the complete reference work along with dictionary, atlas, links, magazines, historical documents, audio, video, images, and 3D photographs. You will need to enter your 14 digit library card number in order to access World Book Online and its multitude of resources.
CONSUMER REPORT ONLINE
Are you planning on buying a new car or appliance? Visit Consumer Report Online before purchasing that big ticket item. Consumer Report Online is available to patrons of the Pigeon District Library. To obtain the username and password for the website, contact the library at 453-2341 before accessing the site through the library’s homepage. On the Consumer Report website you will find many resources that will help you in your search to find the best deal for your money.
JOANN HAIST COLLECTION
You may view the Joann Haist Collection by visiting the library’s website at www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com. Click on the “Genealogy” tab on the left side of our home page and then click on “Joann Haist Collection”. You will then see the links for “Births”, “Marriages”, “Obituaries” and “Cemeteries”. Click on one of these links and you will be taken to a list which you can scroll through to find the specific person you are looking for on a particular date. The pages you see online can also be found in the various notebooks of the Joann Haist Collection which are located in the Michigan area of our Reference Room.
LOCAL OBITUARIES ONLINE
The library now has an online file of Huron County obituaries for patrons to view. To search for an obituary, click on the “Local Obituaries” link in the left-hand column of our home page. Then click on the first letter of the deceased person’s last name to view the names which are listed by calendar year, and then click on the name of the person. To view the obituary, click on the “Open” tab and once the information is downloaded you will then be able to read the obituary.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Thanksgiving/Harvest” will be the theme on Tuesday, November 25, 2008.
Usually one half-hour session is held for Lap-Sit Story Time each Tuesday at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held each Tuesday at 10:30 AM. In both sessions, children listen to stories and participate in finger plays, songs and crafts. There is no cost for this service and new families are always welcome. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel.
Usually one half-hour session is held for Lap-Sit Story Time each Tuesday at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held each Tuesday at 10:30 AM. In both sessions, children listen to stories and participate in finger plays, songs and crafts. There is no cost for this service and new families are always welcome. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel.
FREE COMPUTER WORKSHOP
Led by Kim Gaeth, the following workshop will be provided free of charge to area residents:
Friday, Nov. 21, 10:00-11:00 AM
Introduction to Computers
-Basic PC Terminology
-Using Your Mouse
-The Windows Desktop
-Taskbar
-Icons
-Start Menu
-Navigating in Windows
-Switching Between Applications
-Navigation within Individual Windows
Since class size is limited, pre-registration is required. Please call the library at
989-453-2341 to register for the workshop.
Friday, Nov. 21, 10:00-11:00 AM
Introduction to Computers
-Basic PC Terminology
-Using Your Mouse
-The Windows Desktop
-Taskbar
-Icons
-Start Menu
-Navigating in Windows
-Switching Between Applications
-Navigation within Individual Windows
Since class size is limited, pre-registration is required. Please call the library at
989-453-2341 to register for the workshop.
NEW LIBRARY MATERIALS
Fiction:
Bodies Left Behind by Jeffrey Deaver
Cross Country by James Patterson
The Draining Lake by Arnaldur Indridason
Mercy by Toni Morrison
Non-Fiction:
Call Me Ted by Ted Turner
Jeff Foxworthy’s Complete Redneck Dictionary by Jeff Foxworthy
Jungle Jack by Jack Hanna
The Reagan I Knew by William Buckley
Pieces of My Heart by Robert Wagner
Large Print Fiction:
The Art of Keeping Secrets by Patti Callahan Henry
A Crooked Path by Annette Smith
The Falcon and the Sparrow by M.L. Tyndall
A Page Out of Life by Kathleen Reid
Riven by Jerry B. Jenkins
Secrets of a Shoe Addict by Beth Harbison
The Shape of Mercy by Susan Meissner
Unbridled Dreams by Stephanie Whitson
Bodies Left Behind by Jeffrey Deaver
Cross Country by James Patterson
The Draining Lake by Arnaldur Indridason
Mercy by Toni Morrison
Non-Fiction:
Call Me Ted by Ted Turner
Jeff Foxworthy’s Complete Redneck Dictionary by Jeff Foxworthy
Jungle Jack by Jack Hanna
The Reagan I Knew by William Buckley
Pieces of My Heart by Robert Wagner
Large Print Fiction:
The Art of Keeping Secrets by Patti Callahan Henry
A Crooked Path by Annette Smith
The Falcon and the Sparrow by M.L. Tyndall
A Page Out of Life by Kathleen Reid
Riven by Jerry B. Jenkins
Secrets of a Shoe Addict by Beth Harbison
The Shape of Mercy by Susan Meissner
Unbridled Dreams by Stephanie Whitson
LIBRARY CLOSED
The library will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27th. The library will reopen at its regular time of 9AM on Friday, November 28th.
FRIENDS OF THE PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY
You can support the library by becoming a member of the Friends of the Pigeon District Library. Initial membership is $10.00 and then $5.00 each year thereafter. Join us at our next meeting on Thursday, November 20th at 6:00 PM.
CIRCULATION
Circulation for the month of October 2008 was 3,716 items, including
Income received included
Three Story Hours were held with 59 children in attendance.
Forty-nine registrations for the month included:
1,985 books,
29 Cameras and Toys,
12 Discovery Packs,
185 DVD Rentals,
458 Videos,
46 Non-Fiction Videos and DVDs,
120 Audio and CD,
45 Periodicals,
291 Internet Users,
23 Puzzles, and
521 New Materials.
Income received included
$162.40 from Copier,
$241.35 from Overdue Fines
and $58.00 from Faxes.
Forty-nine registrations for the month included:
Caseville 12,
Chandler 2,
Fairhaven 10,
McKinley 5,
Oliver 7, and
Winsor 13.
Monday, November 10, 2008
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Bread” will be the theme on Tuesday, November 18, 2008. Usually one half-hour session is held for Lap-Sit Story Time each Tuesday at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held each Tuesday at 10:30 AM. In both sessions, children listen to stories and participate in finger plays, songs and crafts. There is no cost for this service and new families are always welcome. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel
FAMILY MOVIE
Thursday, November 13 at 4:30 PM
“Tinker Bell”
Rated: G
Time: 78 Minutes
“Journey into the secret world of Pixie Hollow and hear Tinker Bell speak for the very first time as the astonishing story of Disney’s most famous fairy is finally revealed in the all-new motion picture ‘Tinker Bell.’”
“Tinker Bell”
Rated: G
Time: 78 Minutes
“Journey into the secret world of Pixie Hollow and hear Tinker Bell speak for the very first time as the astonishing story of Disney’s most famous fairy is finally revealed in the all-new motion picture ‘Tinker Bell.’”
LIBRARY HOURS
The library will be closing at 6 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Through March, the library hours will be Monday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Tuesday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Thursday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
FRIENDS OF THE PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY FUNDRAISER
You donate $5. We give you $10 to spend! The Friends of the Pigeon District Library (FOPDL) are selling Community Day Event coupons booklets for $5.00 each. All proceeds go to the Friends of the Pigeon District Library. The sale will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2008 at the Younkers store in the Bay City Mall and other Bon-Ton stores listed in the booklet.
Inside the coupon booklet is one $10 coupon to spend at Younkers or any other Bon-Ton store. Also included are eight 20% off coupons, pre-sale advantages, and bonus buys. Exclusions do apply so check your coupons carefully before shopping. You can even shop before the day of the event and have the store hold your selections until you return to the store on November 10 or later.
Inside the coupon booklet is one $10 coupon to spend at Younkers or any other Bon-Ton store. Also included are eight 20% off coupons, pre-sale advantages, and bonus buys. Exclusions do apply so check your coupons carefully before shopping. You can even shop before the day of the event and have the store hold your selections until you return to the store on November 10 or later.
NATIONAL GAMING DAY @ YOUR LIBRARY
Families are invited to come and enjoy some fun time together with other families on Saturday, November 15th from 10-11:30 AM in the Community Room of the library.
Hasbro has donated a copy of its game “Pictureka!” to every public library branch in the U.S. so that we can set a record for the most number of people playing a board game on the same day!
We’ll also have puzzles and other board games including Chess, Racko, Scrabble, Scrabble Junior, Sequence, Whitzzle Pro, and Who Wants to be a Millionaire. Families are also encouraged to bring board games from home.
Hasbro has donated a copy of its game “Pictureka!” to every public library branch in the U.S. so that we can set a record for the most number of people playing a board game on the same day!
We’ll also have puzzles and other board games including Chess, Racko, Scrabble, Scrabble Junior, Sequence, Whitzzle Pro, and Who Wants to be a Millionaire. Families are also encouraged to bring board games from home.
FREE COMPUTER WORKSHOP
Led by Kim Gaeth, the following workshop will be provided free of charge to area residents:
Friday, Nov. 21, 10:00-11:00 AM: Introduction to Computers
-Basic PC Terminology
-Using Your Mouse
-The Windows Desktop
-Taskbar
-Icons
-Start Menu
-Navigating in Windows
-Switching Between Applications
-Navigation within Individual Windows
Since class size is limited, pre-registration is required. Please call the library at
989-453-2341 to register for the workshop.
Friday, Nov. 21, 10:00-11:00 AM: Introduction to Computers
-Basic PC Terminology
-Using Your Mouse
-The Windows Desktop
-Taskbar
-Icons
-Start Menu
-Navigating in Windows
-Switching Between Applications
-Navigation within Individual Windows
Since class size is limited, pre-registration is required. Please call the library at
989-453-2341 to register for the workshop.
BE A GIVING READER
Are you looking for a way to buy books, and also be able to donate to the Pigeon District Library? GivingReader.com can be a source for quality books, audio books, DVDs, and Music. This is a simple way of also supporting our library.
Here’s how:
· Shop at GivingReader.com for books, audio books, DVDs and music.
· Choose Pigeon District Library so that we will benefit from your purchase.
· Instead of taking a discount on your order, as you might elsewhere, that portion of your purchase is placed in an account for the library to use to buy more products.
· You will be charged 80% of the suggested retail price of each item, and the remaining 20% will be donated to the library.
· And if there is an additional amount you would like to contribute to the library, there is a simple way to do so on each order.
· You will receive an e-mail confirmation for each order, including the amount paid for the purchased items, the amount you contributed to the library, and the total amount billed to your credit card.
· Giving Reader tries to keep all current titles in stock. These titles should ship quickly.
· Older titles are specifically ordered to fill customer requests. These titles should ship in ten days.
· Future Release titles will be shipped when available from the publishers.
In these times of tight public funding, your contribution will allow the Pigeon District Library to increase their product purchases for their patrons, and you will be making a tax deductible* contribution to a truly worthy cause.
*Ask your accountant if this deduction is appropriate for you.
Here’s how:
· Shop at GivingReader.com for books, audio books, DVDs and music.
· Choose Pigeon District Library so that we will benefit from your purchase.
· Instead of taking a discount on your order, as you might elsewhere, that portion of your purchase is placed in an account for the library to use to buy more products.
· You will be charged 80% of the suggested retail price of each item, and the remaining 20% will be donated to the library.
· And if there is an additional amount you would like to contribute to the library, there is a simple way to do so on each order.
· You will receive an e-mail confirmation for each order, including the amount paid for the purchased items, the amount you contributed to the library, and the total amount billed to your credit card.
· Giving Reader tries to keep all current titles in stock. These titles should ship quickly.
· Older titles are specifically ordered to fill customer requests. These titles should ship in ten days.
· Future Release titles will be shipped when available from the publishers.
In these times of tight public funding, your contribution will allow the Pigeon District Library to increase their product purchases for their patrons, and you will be making a tax deductible* contribution to a truly worthy cause.
*Ask your accountant if this deduction is appropriate for you.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Native Americans” will be the theme on Tuesday, November 11, 2008.
Usually one half-hour session is held for Lap-Sit Story Time each Tuesday at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held each Tuesday at 10:30 AM. In both sessions, children listen to stories and participate in finger plays, songs and crafts. There is no cost for this service and new families are always welcome. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel
Usually one half-hour session is held for Lap-Sit Story Time each Tuesday at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held each Tuesday at 10:30 AM. In both sessions, children listen to stories and participate in finger plays, songs and crafts. There is no cost for this service and new families are always welcome. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel
LIBRARY HOURS
Starting in November, the library will be closing at 6 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The library hours will be Monday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Tuesday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Thursday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
USBORNE BOOK FAIR
The Friends of the Pigeon District Library will be hosting an Usborne Book Fair on
Thursday, November 6th from 2 PM -6 PM and Friday, November 7th from
10 AM – 5 PM. On-line shopping is available at www.buildinggreatreaders.com.
Click on the “Pigeon District Library” link to shop for a variety of books. Give the gift of reading by checking out the Pigeon District Library’s Wish List. To shop the library’s wish list, go to the website’s homepage, click on “Active eFairs” and then click on “Pigeon Library.” You will then be sent to the page where the list is accessible.
Thursday, November 6th from 2 PM -6 PM and Friday, November 7th from
10 AM – 5 PM. On-line shopping is available at www.buildinggreatreaders.com.
Click on the “Pigeon District Library” link to shop for a variety of books. Give the gift of reading by checking out the Pigeon District Library’s Wish List. To shop the library’s wish list, go to the website’s homepage, click on “Active eFairs” and then click on “Pigeon Library.” You will then be sent to the page where the list is accessible.
FREE COMPUTER WORKSHOP
Led by Kim Gaeth, the following workshop will be provided free of charge to area residents:
Friday, Nov. 21, 10:00-11:00 AM: Introduction to Computers
-Basic PC Terminology
-Using Your Mouse
-The Windows Desktop
-Taskbar
-Icons
-Start Menu
-Navigating in Windows
-Switching Between Applications
-Navigation within Individual Windows
Since class size is limited, pre-registration is required. Please call the library at
989-453-2341 to register for the workshop.
Friday, Nov. 21, 10:00-11:00 AM: Introduction to Computers
-Basic PC Terminology
-Using Your Mouse
-The Windows Desktop
-Taskbar
-Icons
-Start Menu
-Navigating in Windows
-Switching Between Applications
-Navigation within Individual Windows
Since class size is limited, pre-registration is required. Please call the library at
989-453-2341 to register for the workshop.
NATIONAL GAMING DAY @ YOUR LIBRARY
Families are invited to come and enjoy some fun time together with other families on Saturday, November 15th from 10-11:30 AM in the Community Room of the library.
Hasbro has donated a copy of its game “Pictureka!” to every public library branch in the U.S. so that we can set a record for the most number of people playing a board game on the same day!
We’ll also have puzzles and other board games including Chess, Racko, Scrabble, Scrabble Junior, Sequence, Whitzzle Pro, and Who Wants to be a Millionaire. Families are also encouraged to bring board games from home.
Hasbro has donated a copy of its game “Pictureka!” to every public library branch in the U.S. so that we can set a record for the most number of people playing a board game on the same day!
We’ll also have puzzles and other board games including Chess, Racko, Scrabble, Scrabble Junior, Sequence, Whitzzle Pro, and Who Wants to be a Millionaire. Families are also encouraged to bring board games from home.
FAMILY MOVIE
Thursday, November 13 at 4:30 PM
“Tinker Bell”
Rated: G
Time: 78 Minutes
“Journey into the secret world of Pixie Hollow and hear Tinker Bell speak for the very first time as the astonishing story of Disney’s most famous fairy is finally revealed in the all-new motion picture ‘Tinker Bell.’”
“Tinker Bell”
Rated: G
Time: 78 Minutes
“Journey into the secret world of Pixie Hollow and hear Tinker Bell speak for the very first time as the astonishing story of Disney’s most famous fairy is finally revealed in the all-new motion picture ‘Tinker Bell.’”
FRIENDS OF THE PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY FUNDRAISER
You donate $5. We give you $10 to spend! The Friends of the Pigeon District Library (FOPDL) are selling Community Day Event coupons booklets for $5.00 each. All proceeds go to the Friends of the Pigeon District Library. The sale will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2008 at the Younkers store in the Bay City Mall and other Bon-Ton stores listed in the booklet.
Inside the coupon booklet is one $10 coupon to spend at Younkers or any other Bon-Ton store. Also included are eight 20% off coupons, pre-sale advantages, and bonus buys. Exclusions do apply so check your coupons carefully before shopping. You can even shop before the day of the event and have the store hold your selections until you return to the store on November 10 or later.
Inside the coupon booklet is one $10 coupon to spend at Younkers or any other Bon-Ton store. Also included are eight 20% off coupons, pre-sale advantages, and bonus buys. Exclusions do apply so check your coupons carefully before shopping. You can even shop before the day of the event and have the store hold your selections until you return to the store on November 10 or later.
FRIENDS OF THE PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY FUNDRAISER
You donate $5. We give you $10 to spend! The Friends of the Pigeon District Library (FOPDL) are selling Community Day Event coupons booklets for $5.00 each. All proceeds go to the Friends of the Pigeon District Library. The sale will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2008 at the Younkers store in the Bay City Mall and other Bon-Ton stores listed in the booklet.
Inside the coupon booklet is one $10 coupon to spend at Younkers or any other Bon-Ton store. Also included are eight 20% off coupons, pre-sale advantages, and bonus buys. Exclusions do apply so check your coupons carefully before shopping. You can even shop before the day of the event and have the store hold your selections until you return to the store on November 10 or later.
Inside the coupon booklet is one $10 coupon to spend at Younkers or any other Bon-Ton store. Also included are eight 20% off coupons, pre-sale advantages, and bonus buys. Exclusions do apply so check your coupons carefully before shopping. You can even shop before the day of the event and have the store hold your selections until you return to the store on November 10 or later.
NEW LIBRARY MATERIALS
Non-Fiction:
Cruises and Ports of Call 2009
Fodor’s Florida 2009
Kovel’s Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide 2009
Passporter’s Disney Cruise Line and its Ports of Call 2008
Cruises and Ports of Call 2009
Fodor’s Florida 2009
Kovel’s Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide 2009
Passporter’s Disney Cruise Line and its Ports of Call 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008
USED BOOK SALE
The Friends of the Pigeon District Library will be having its November Used Book Sale on Saturday, November 1, 2008 in the reference room of the library from 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM. Prices range from $.25 to $3.00. Also, don’t forget the On-Going Used Paperback Sale. Paperback books are always available on the bookshelf to the right of the aquarium in the Children’s Room.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Cookie Monster” will be the theme held on Tuesday, November 4, 2008.
Usually one half-hour session is held for Lap-Sit Story Time each Tuesday at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held each Tuesday at 10:30 AM. In both sessions, children listen to stories and participate in finger plays, songs and crafts. There is no cost for this service and new families are always welcome. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel
Usually one half-hour session is held for Lap-Sit Story Time each Tuesday at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held each Tuesday at 10:30 AM. In both sessions, children listen to stories and participate in finger plays, songs and crafts. There is no cost for this service and new families are always welcome. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel
LIBRARY HOURS
Starting Nov. 4, the library will be closing at 6 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
The library hours will be
Monday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM,
Tuesday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM,
Thursday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM,
Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and
Saturday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
The library hours will be
Monday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM,
Tuesday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM,
Thursday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM,
Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and
Saturday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF MICHIGAN 2008 VOTING GUIDE
Copies of the League of Women Voters of Michigan 2008 Nonpartisan Voter Guide are available at the library to assist voters as they prepare for the General Election which will be held on Tuesday, November 4.
“The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan organization established in 1920 to encourage citizen participation in government. It never supports or opposes any political party or candidates.”
“The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan organization established in 1920 to encourage citizen participation in government. It never supports or opposes any political party or candidates.”
USBORNE BOOK FAIR
The Friends of the Pigeon District Library will be hosting an Usborne Book Fair on
Thursday, November 6th from 2 PM -6 PM and Friday, November 7th from
10 AM – 5 PM.
On-line shopping is available at www.buildinggreatreaders.com. Click on the “Pigeon District Library” link to shop for a variety of books.
Give the gift of reading by checking out the Pigeon District Library’s Wish List. To shop the library’s wish list, go to the website’s homepage, click on “Active eFairs” and then click on “Pigeon Library.” You will then be sent to the page where the list is accessible.
Thursday, November 6th from 2 PM -6 PM and Friday, November 7th from
10 AM – 5 PM.
On-line shopping is available at www.buildinggreatreaders.com. Click on the “Pigeon District Library” link to shop for a variety of books.
Give the gift of reading by checking out the Pigeon District Library’s Wish List. To shop the library’s wish list, go to the website’s homepage, click on “Active eFairs” and then click on “Pigeon Library.” You will then be sent to the page where the list is accessible.
FAMILY MOVIE
Thursday, November 13 at 4:30 PM
“Tinkerbell”
Rated: G
Time: 78 Minutes
“Journey into the secret world of Pixie Hollow and hear Tinker Bell speak for the very first time as the astonishing story of Disney’s most famous fairy is finally revealed in the all-new motion picture ‘Tinker Bell.’”
“Tinkerbell”
Rated: G
Time: 78 Minutes
“Journey into the secret world of Pixie Hollow and hear Tinker Bell speak for the very first time as the astonishing story of Disney’s most famous fairy is finally revealed in the all-new motion picture ‘Tinker Bell.’”
FRIENDS OF THE PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY FUNDRAISER
You donate $5. We give you $10 to spend! The Friends of the Pigeon District Library (FOPDL) are selling Community Day Event coupons booklets for $5.00 each. All proceeds go to the Friends of the Pigeon District Library. The sale will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2008 at the Younkers store in the Bay City Mall and other Bon-Ton stores listed in the booklet.
Inside the coupon booklet is one $10 coupon to spend at Younkers or any other Bon-Ton store. Also included are eight 20% off coupons, pre-sale advantages, and bonus buys. Exclusions do apply so check your coupons carefully before shopping. You can even shop before the day of the event and have the store hold your selections until you return to the store on November 10 or later.
Inside the coupon booklet is one $10 coupon to spend at Younkers or any other Bon-Ton store. Also included are eight 20% off coupons, pre-sale advantages, and bonus buys. Exclusions do apply so check your coupons carefully before shopping. You can even shop before the day of the event and have the store hold your selections until you return to the store on November 10 or later.
COFFEE TIME AT THE LIBRARY
Hot coffee and tea are available on Thursdays in the Reference Room of the library. Come and relax with a cup of coffee or tea while reading the newspaper or visiting with fellow readers.
CHRISTMAS SWEATSHIRTS
The library staff is ordering Holiday Sweatshirts. The price will be around $15.00 per sweatshirt. If you are interested in ordering one or more, information and order forms can be found on the table of the library’s information center.
Orders must be placed by October 29th.
Orders must be placed by October 29th.
NEW LIBRARY MATERIALS
Books
Fiction:
Big Sky Winter by Diana Palmer
Brass Verdict by Michael Connelly
Dark Summer by Iris Johansen
Rough Weather by Robert B. Parker
Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas
NonFiction:
Against Medical Advice by James Patterson
JA Fiction:
Nightmare at the Book Fair by Dan Gutman
Science Fair
A Story of Danger, International Suspense and a Very Nervous Frog by
Dave Barry
Fiction:
Big Sky Winter by Diana Palmer
Brass Verdict by Michael Connelly
Dark Summer by Iris Johansen
Rough Weather by Robert B. Parker
Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas
NonFiction:
Against Medical Advice by James Patterson
JA Fiction:
Nightmare at the Book Fair by Dan Gutman
Science Fair
A Story of Danger, International Suspense and a Very Nervous Frog by
Dave Barry
Monday, October 20, 2008
LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
The Pigeon District Library Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, October 23, 2008 at 4:30 PM in the library’s Community Room. The meeting is open to the public.
FAMILY MOVIE
Saturday, October 25 at 10:00 AM
“Tigger and Pooh-Hundred Acre Wood Haunt” Rated: G Time: 72 minutes
“Join Pooh, Tigger, Darby and all your pals from the Hundred Acre Wood for this delightful treat full of fantas-terrific fun!” The movie will be shown on the 7 x 7 foot screen in the Community Room and popcorn will be served.
“Tigger and Pooh-Hundred Acre Wood Haunt” Rated: G Time: 72 minutes
“Join Pooh, Tigger, Darby and all your pals from the Hundred Acre Wood for this delightful treat full of fantas-terrific fun!” The movie will be shown on the 7 x 7 foot screen in the Community Room and popcorn will be served.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Orange Day” will be the theme held on Tuesday, October 28, 2008.
Usually one half-hour session is held for Lap-Sit Story Time each Tuesday at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held each Tuesday at 10:30 AM. In both sessions, children listen to stories and participate in finger plays, songs and crafts. There is no cost for this service and new families are always welcome. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel
Usually one half-hour session is held for Lap-Sit Story Time each Tuesday at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held each Tuesday at 10:30 AM. In both sessions, children listen to stories and participate in finger plays, songs and crafts. There is no cost for this service and new families are always welcome. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel
BOOK CLUB
The book for discussion at the October meeting will be “Prodigal Summer” by Barbara Kingsolver. The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, October 28 at 6:30 PM. If you or someone you know would like to join us for a discussion on this book, please call the library and ask for Jane Himmel.
USED BOOK SALE
The Friends of the Pigeon District Library will be having its November Used Book Sale on Saturday, November 1, 2008 in the reference room of the library from 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM.
Prices range from $.25 to $3.00. Also, don’t forget the On-Going Used Paperback Sale. Paperback books are always available on the bookshelf to the right of the aquarium in the Children’s Room.
Prices range from $.25 to $3.00. Also, don’t forget the On-Going Used Paperback Sale. Paperback books are always available on the bookshelf to the right of the aquarium in the Children’s Room.
LIBRARY HOURS
Starting Nov. 4, the library will be closing at 6 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The library hours will be Monday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Tuesday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Thursday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF MICHIGAN 2008 VOTING GUIDE
Copies of the League of Women Voters of Michigan 2008 Nonpartisan Voter Guide are available at the library to assist voters as they prepare for the General Election which will be held on Tuesday, November 4. “The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan organization established in 1920 to encourage citizen participation in government. It never supports or opposes any political party or candidates.”
FRIENDS OF THE PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY FUNDRAISER
You donate $5. We give you $10 to spend! The Friends of the Pigeon District Library (FOPDL) are selling Community Day Event coupons booklets for $5.00 each. All proceeds go to the Friends of the Pigeon District Library. The sale will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2008 at the Younkers store in the Bay City Mall and other Bon-Ton stores listed in the booklet.
Inside the coupon booklet is one $10 coupon to spend at Younkers or any other Bon-Ton store. Also included are eight 20% off coupons, pre-sale advantages, and bonus buys. Exclusions do apply so check your coupons carefully before shopping. You can even shop before the day of the event and have the store hold your selections until you return to the store on November 10 or later.
Inside the coupon booklet is one $10 coupon to spend at Younkers or any other Bon-Ton store. Also included are eight 20% off coupons, pre-sale advantages, and bonus buys. Exclusions do apply so check your coupons carefully before shopping. You can even shop before the day of the event and have the store hold your selections until you return to the store on November 10 or later.
NEW LIBRARY MATERIALS
Adult Fiction
Heat Lightening by John Sandford
Hot Mahogany by Stuart Woods
Liberty by Garrison Keillor
Night of Thunder by Stephen Hunter
Pecking Order by Omar Tyree
Non-Fiction
The Fussy Eaters’ Recipe Book by Annabel Karmel
Hello, Cupcake! by Karen Tack
“Jiffy” A Family Tradition by Cynthia Reynolds
Lake Superior Secrets by Bruce Montagne
Quick and Clever Christmas Cards by Elizabeth Moad
Beginner Fiction
Amelia Bedelia Talks Turkey by Herman Parish
Bats in the Library by Brian Lies
Big Words for Little People by Jamie Lee Curtis
Girl Who Drew a Phoenix by Demi
Sally Jean, the Bicycle Queen by Caro Best
DVDS
The Happening Thriller Rated: R
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom
Of the Crystal Skull Action Rated: PG-13
My Friends Tigger and Pooh Children Rated: TV-G
-Hundred Acre Wood Haunt
Heat Lightening by John Sandford
Hot Mahogany by Stuart Woods
Liberty by Garrison Keillor
Night of Thunder by Stephen Hunter
Pecking Order by Omar Tyree
Non-Fiction
The Fussy Eaters’ Recipe Book by Annabel Karmel
Hello, Cupcake! by Karen Tack
“Jiffy” A Family Tradition by Cynthia Reynolds
Lake Superior Secrets by Bruce Montagne
Quick and Clever Christmas Cards by Elizabeth Moad
Beginner Fiction
Amelia Bedelia Talks Turkey by Herman Parish
Bats in the Library by Brian Lies
Big Words for Little People by Jamie Lee Curtis
Girl Who Drew a Phoenix by Demi
Sally Jean, the Bicycle Queen by Caro Best
DVDS
The Happening Thriller Rated: R
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom
Of the Crystal Skull Action Rated: PG-13
My Friends Tigger and Pooh Children Rated: TV-G
-Hundred Acre Wood Haunt
Monday, October 13, 2008
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Reptiles” will be the theme held on Tuesday, October 21, 2008. Usually one half-hour session is held for Lap-Sit Story Time each Tuesday at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held each Tuesday at 10:30 AM. In both sessions, children listen to stories and participate in finger plays, songs and crafts. There is no cost for this service and new families are always welcome. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel
CONGRATULATIONS FOPDL!
Congratulations to the Friends of the Pigeon District Library (FOPDL) for winning First Place in the Scarecrow Contest that the Pigeon Chamber of Commerce organized for the Fall Harvest Celebration. The FOPDL donated the prize money to the library’s story hour so it could be used for an upcoming special event.
TEEN READ WEEK
Teen Read Week 2008 is Oct. 12-18, and the theme will be “Books with Bite @ your library!” Teens will be encouraged to “sink their teeth” into a good book when visiting the library and pick up some of the handouts for the teens to pick up at the library’s Circulation Desk.
Teens are invited to the library for a special Teen Read Week Event on Thursday, October 16 from 3:30-4:30 PM in the library’s Community Room. Led by Library Director Jeanette Bach, teens will have the opportunity to share in the discussion of selected readings from the book, “Abraham Lincoln the Writer: A Treasury of His Greatest Speeches and Letters” from the “We the People” Bookshelf. Snack will be served and teens attending the event will have the opportunity to win a gift card to Little Caesar’s Pizza.
Teens are invited to the library for a special Teen Read Week Event on Thursday, October 16 from 3:30-4:30 PM in the library’s Community Room. Led by Library Director Jeanette Bach, teens will have the opportunity to share in the discussion of selected readings from the book, “Abraham Lincoln the Writer: A Treasury of His Greatest Speeches and Letters” from the “We the People” Bookshelf. Snack will be served and teens attending the event will have the opportunity to win a gift card to Little Caesar’s Pizza.
AUTHOR JANIS STEIN COMING!
On Thursday, October 16 at 5 PM, the public is invited to the library’s Community Room to hear Janis Stein, local author of “Schools of Yesteryear”, make a short presentation about her book.
Following her presentation, Ms. Stein will be available until 7 PM for book sales and signings.
Following her presentation, Ms. Stein will be available until 7 PM for book sales and signings.
“HARVEST” FAMILY PROGRAM
Get ready to have some fun when Raymond and Susan Bugg return to the library to host a program for the entire family on Tuesday, October 21 at 5 PM in the library’s Community Room. Be prepared to laugh as the Buggs entertain you with songs of the season, jokes, stories, and other “silliness”.
FAMILY MOVIE
Saturday, October 25 at 10:00 AM
“Tigger and Pooh-Hundred Acre Wood Haunt”
Rated: G
Time: 72 minutes
“Join Pooh, Tigger, Darby and all your pals from the Hundred Acre Wood for this delightful treat full of fantas-terrific fun!”
“Tigger and Pooh-Hundred Acre Wood Haunt”
Rated: G
Time: 72 minutes
“Join Pooh, Tigger, Darby and all your pals from the Hundred Acre Wood for this delightful treat full of fantas-terrific fun!”
FRIENDS OF THE PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY FUNDRAISER
You donate $5. We give you $10 to spend! The Friends of the Pigeon District Library (FOPDL) are selling Community Day Event coupons booklets for $5.00 each. All proceeds go to the Friends of the Pigeon District Library. The sale will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2008 at the Younkers store in the Bay City Mall and other Bon-Ton stores listed in the booklet.
Inside the coupon booklet is one $10 coupon to spend at Younkers or any other Bon-Ton store. Also included are eight 20% off coupons, pre-sale advantages, and bonus buys. Exclusions do apply so check your coupons carefully before shopping. You can even shop before the day of the event and have the store hold your selections until you return to the store on November 10 or later.
Inside the coupon booklet is one $10 coupon to spend at Younkers or any other Bon-Ton store. Also included are eight 20% off coupons, pre-sale advantages, and bonus buys. Exclusions do apply so check your coupons carefully before shopping. You can even shop before the day of the event and have the store hold your selections until you return to the store on November 10 or later.
FREE CONSUMER INFORMATION CATALOG
The Fall 2008 Consumer Information catalog has arrived and can be found in the library’s Information Center which is located near the Nitz Street entrance.
The sixteen-page catalog lists free and low-cost information on cats, computers, education, employment, family, federal programs, food, health, housing, money, small business, travel, and more.
The sixteen-page catalog lists free and low-cost information on cats, computers, education, employment, family, federal programs, food, health, housing, money, small business, travel, and more.
Monday, September 29, 2008
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
There will be no Lap-Sit or Story Hour on Tuesday, October 7, 2008.
Usually one half-hour session is held for Lap-Sit Story Time each Tuesday at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held each Tuesday at 10:30 AM. In both sessions, children listen to stories and participate in finger plays, songs and crafts. There is no cost for this service and new families are always welcome. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel
Usually one half-hour session is held for Lap-Sit Story Time each Tuesday at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held each Tuesday at 10:30 AM. In both sessions, children listen to stories and participate in finger plays, songs and crafts. There is no cost for this service and new families are always welcome. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel
BOOK PAGE
The September 2008 issue of BookPage has arrived and can be found in the library’s Information Center. “A monthly general interest review, BookPage covers the best in new releases. BookPage typically reviews up to 100 of each month’s new fiction, nonfiction, business, children’s, spoken word audio and how-to books. The tone is upbeat and literate, focusing on bestsellers as well as new discoveries.” BookPage can also be accessed through the internet at www.bookpage.com
MICHIGAN READS!
“The Michigan Reads! Program seeks to highlight the importance of reading and sharing books with children, especially toddlers through early elementary, and to recognize the vital role of libraries which provide access to quality books, programs and services to children and families that lay the foundation for reading and school success.”
The book selected for 2008 is “Raccoon Tune” by Nancy Shaw. The Pigeon District Library will host a special event on Thursday, October 2 from 5:30 to 6:30 PM for the Preschool through second grade children and their families to attend. The event will include the reading of the book “Raccoon Tune, a “raccoon” craft and game, and refreshments. Children may come in their night clothes (pajamas) and join us for some raccoon fun!
The book selected for 2008 is “Raccoon Tune” by Nancy Shaw. The Pigeon District Library will host a special event on Thursday, October 2 from 5:30 to 6:30 PM for the Preschool through second grade children and their families to attend. The event will include the reading of the book “Raccoon Tune, a “raccoon” craft and game, and refreshments. Children may come in their night clothes (pajamas) and join us for some raccoon fun!
OCTOBER USED BOOK SALE
The Friends of the Pigeon District Library will be having its October Used Book Sale on Saturday, October 4, 2008, in the Reference Room of the library from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Prices range from $.25 to $3.00. Also, don’t forget the On-Going Used Paperback Sale. Paperback books are always available on the bookshelf to the right of the aquarium to the Children’s Room.
PASSPORT FAIR
The Pigeon District Library is hosting a Passport Fair on Tuesday, October 14th from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the library’s Community Room. Applicants will need two recent passport photos (available at the library fair) and a certified copy of their birth certificate (with raised seal) to be submitted with the application. The birth certificate will be returned with your passport.
Identification is required in the form of a driver’s license, previous passport, military identification or Secretary of State ID.
Processing fee payments must be paid by check or money order to SEPT OF STATE FOR $67.00.
Postal fees can be paid with cash, money order or check to POSTMASTER FOR $45.00 which includes the required passport photos.
Passport applications are available at the Pigeon District Library, Pigeon Post Office, Unionville Post Office, or online at http://travel.state.gov and can be filled out in advance or at the Passport Fair. For special circumstances or questions, please call Laura Scharich, Unionville Postmaster at 989-674-8745.
Identification is required in the form of a driver’s license, previous passport, military identification or Secretary of State ID.
Processing fee payments must be paid by check or money order to SEPT OF STATE FOR $67.00.
Postal fees can be paid with cash, money order or check to POSTMASTER FOR $45.00 which includes the required passport photos.
Passport applications are available at the Pigeon District Library, Pigeon Post Office, Unionville Post Office, or online at http://travel.state.gov and can be filled out in advance or at the Passport Fair. For special circumstances or questions, please call Laura Scharich, Unionville Postmaster at 989-674-8745.
AUTHOR JANIS STEIN COMING!
The library staff would like to invite the public to a program that will be presented by Janis Stein, author of “Schools of Yesteryear.” After the program, the author will hold a book signing. This event will take place on October 16th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
FRIENDS OF THE PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY FUNDRAISER
You donate $5. We give you $10 to spend! The Friends of the Pigeon District Library (FOPDL) are selling Community Day Event coupons booklets for $5.00 each. All proceeds go to the Friends of the Pigeon District Library. The sale will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2008 at the Younkers store in the Bay City Mall and other Bon-Ton stores listed in the booklet.
Inside the coupon booklet is one $10 coupon to spend at Younkers or any other Bon-Ton store. Also included are eight 20% off coupons, pre-sale advantages, and bonus buys. Exclusions do apply so check your coupons carefully before shopping. You can even shop before the day of the event and have the store hold your selections until you return to the store on November 10 or later.
Inside the coupon booklet is one $10 coupon to spend at Younkers or any other Bon-Ton store. Also included are eight 20% off coupons, pre-sale advantages, and bonus buys. Exclusions do apply so check your coupons carefully before shopping. You can even shop before the day of the event and have the store hold your selections until you return to the store on November 10 or later.
Monday, September 22, 2008
NEW LIBRARY MATERIALS
Fiction:
Being Elizabeth by Barbara Taylor Bradford
The Keepsake by Tess Gerritsen
It Only Takes a Moment by Mary Jane Clark
The Bourne Sanction by Eric Lustbader
Downtown Owl by Chuck Klosterman
Indignation by Philip Roth
Other Queen by Philippa Gregory
Non-Fiction
Murder by Family by Kent Whitaker
Somewhere in Heaven The Remarkable Love Story of Dana and Christopher Reeve by Christopher Anderson
Mao’s Last Dancer by Li Cunxin
Click: What millions of People are doing by Bill Tancer
Lion of Jordan: The Life Of King Hussein by Avi Shlaim
War Within: A Secret White House History by Bob Woodward
Being Elizabeth by Barbara Taylor Bradford
The Keepsake by Tess Gerritsen
It Only Takes a Moment by Mary Jane Clark
The Bourne Sanction by Eric Lustbader
Downtown Owl by Chuck Klosterman
Indignation by Philip Roth
Other Queen by Philippa Gregory
Non-Fiction
Murder by Family by Kent Whitaker
Somewhere in Heaven The Remarkable Love Story of Dana and Christopher Reeve by Christopher Anderson
Mao’s Last Dancer by Li Cunxin
Click: What millions of People are doing by Bill Tancer
Lion of Jordan: The Life Of King Hussein by Avi Shlaim
War Within: A Secret White House History by Bob Woodward
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Apples” will be the theme held on Tuesday, September 30, 2008.
Usually one half-hour session is held for Lap-Sit Story Time each Tuesday at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held each Tuesday at 10:30 AM.
In both sessions, children listen to stories and participate in finger plays, songs and crafts. There is no cost for this service and new families are always welcome. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel
Usually one half-hour session is held for Lap-Sit Story Time each Tuesday at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held each Tuesday at 10:30 AM.
In both sessions, children listen to stories and participate in finger plays, songs and crafts. There is no cost for this service and new families are always welcome. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel
BANNED BOOKS WEEK
Banned Book Week 2008 is “Closing books shuts out ideas.”
The week of September 27 through October 4, 2008, marks the 27th anniversary of Banned Books Week, American Library Association’s annual celebration of the freedom to read.
If we want to continue to protect our First Amendment, we should keep in mind the words of Noam Chomsky:
“If we don't believe in freedom of expression for people we despise, we don't believe in it at all.” To view more information about Banned Books Week, go to the American Library Association (ALA) website: http://www.ala.org/ala/oif/bannedbooksweek.
The week of September 27 through October 4, 2008, marks the 27th anniversary of Banned Books Week, American Library Association’s annual celebration of the freedom to read.
If we want to continue to protect our First Amendment, we should keep in mind the words of Noam Chomsky:
“If we don't believe in freedom of expression for people we despise, we don't believe in it at all.” To view more information about Banned Books Week, go to the American Library Association (ALA) website: http://www.ala.org/ala/oif/bannedbooksweek.
BOOK PAGE
The September 2008 issue of BookPage has arrived and can be found in the library’s Information Center.
“A monthly general interest review, BookPage covers the best in new releases. BookPage typically reviews up to 100 of each month’s new fiction, nonfiction, business, children’s, spoken word audio and how-to books. The tone is upbeat and literate, focusing on bestsellers as well as new discoveries.”
BookPage can also be accessed through the internet at www.bookpage.com
“A monthly general interest review, BookPage covers the best in new releases. BookPage typically reviews up to 100 of each month’s new fiction, nonfiction, business, children’s, spoken word audio and how-to books. The tone is upbeat and literate, focusing on bestsellers as well as new discoveries.”
BookPage can also be accessed through the internet at www.bookpage.com
MICHIGAN READS!
“The Michigan Reads! Program seeks to highlight the importance of reading and sharing books with children, especially toddlers through early elementary, and to recognize the vital role of libraries which provide access to quality books, programs and services to children and families that lay the foundation for reading and school success.”
The book selected for 2008 is “Raccoon Tune” by Nancy Shaw. The Pigeon District Library will host a special event on Thursday, October 2 from 5:30 to 6:30 PM for the Preschool through second grade children and their families to attend. The event will include the reading of the book “Raccoon Tune, a “raccoon” craft and game, and refreshments.
The book selected for 2008 is “Raccoon Tune” by Nancy Shaw. The Pigeon District Library will host a special event on Thursday, October 2 from 5:30 to 6:30 PM for the Preschool through second grade children and their families to attend. The event will include the reading of the book “Raccoon Tune, a “raccoon” craft and game, and refreshments.
COFFEE TIME AT THE LIBRARY
The staff at the Pigeon District Library invites you to come to the library and enjoy a cup of coffee while you are reading the newspaper or a magazine or visiting with fellow readers.
This little enjoyment in everyday life will take place on Thursdays in the Reference Room of the library. Come and read and relax with a cup of coffee.
This little enjoyment in everyday life will take place on Thursdays in the Reference Room of the library. Come and read and relax with a cup of coffee.
PASSPORT FAIR
The Pigeon District Library is hosting a Passport Fair on Tuesday, October 14th from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the library’s Community Room.
Applicants will need two recent passport photos (available at the library fair) and a certified copy of their birth certificate (with raised seal) to be submitted with the application.
The birth certificate will be returned with your passport.
Identification is required in the form of a driver’s license, previous passport, military identification or Secretary of State ID.
Processing fee payments must be paid by check or money order to SEPT OF STATE FOR $67.00.
Postal fees can be paid with cash, money order or check to POSTMASTER FOR $45.00 which includes the required passport photos.
Passport applications are available at the Pigeon District Library, Pigeon Post Office, Unionville Post Office, or online at http://travel.state.gov and can be filled out in advance or at the Passport Fair.
For special circumstances or questions, please call Laura Scharich, Unionville Postmaster at 989-674-8745.
Applicants will need two recent passport photos (available at the library fair) and a certified copy of their birth certificate (with raised seal) to be submitted with the application.
The birth certificate will be returned with your passport.
Identification is required in the form of a driver’s license, previous passport, military identification or Secretary of State ID.
Processing fee payments must be paid by check or money order to SEPT OF STATE FOR $67.00.
Postal fees can be paid with cash, money order or check to POSTMASTER FOR $45.00 which includes the required passport photos.
Passport applications are available at the Pigeon District Library, Pigeon Post Office, Unionville Post Office, or online at http://travel.state.gov and can be filled out in advance or at the Passport Fair.
For special circumstances or questions, please call Laura Scharich, Unionville Postmaster at 989-674-8745.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
MICHIGAN READS
Story Time at the Pigeon District Library!
Raccoon Tune by Nancy Shaw
When: Thursday Oct 2nd, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
For: Preschool - 2nd Grade
Children and family members are invited to attend. Raccoon stories, crafts, games and refreshments provided!
Raccoon Tune by Nancy Shaw
When: Thursday Oct 2nd, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
For: Preschool - 2nd Grade
Children and family members are invited to attend. Raccoon stories, crafts, games and refreshments provided!
Monday, September 15, 2008
FAMILY MOVIE
Thursday, September 18 at 5:30 PM
“Frank” Rated: PG Time: 90 Minutes
“A family from the big city spends the summer on an island. They find a stray dog, and together they find that the best thing in life is family.”
“Frank” Rated: PG Time: 90 Minutes
“A family from the big city spends the summer on an island. They find a stray dog, and together they find that the best thing in life is family.”
BANNED BOOKS WEEK
Banned Book Week 2008 is “Closing books shuts out ideas.”
The week of September 27 through October 4, 2008, marks the 27th anniversary of Banned Books Week, American Library Association’s annual celebration of the freedom to read.
If we want to continue to protect our First Amendment, we should keep in mind the words of Noam Chomsky: “If we don't believe in freedom of expression for people we despise, we don't believe in it at all.”
To view more information about Banned Books Week, go to the American Library Association (ALA) website. www.ala.org
The week of September 27 through October 4, 2008, marks the 27th anniversary of Banned Books Week, American Library Association’s annual celebration of the freedom to read.
If we want to continue to protect our First Amendment, we should keep in mind the words of Noam Chomsky: “If we don't believe in freedom of expression for people we despise, we don't believe in it at all.”
To view more information about Banned Books Week, go to the American Library Association (ALA) website. www.ala.org
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Apples” will be the theme held on Tuesday, September 23, 2008.
Usually one half-hour session is held for Lap-Sit Story Time each Tuesday at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held each Tuesday at 10:30 AM.
In both sessions, children listen to stories and participate in finger plays, songs and crafts. There is no cost for this service and new families are always welcome. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel
Usually one half-hour session is held for Lap-Sit Story Time each Tuesday at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held each Tuesday at 10:30 AM.
In both sessions, children listen to stories and participate in finger plays, songs and crafts. There is no cost for this service and new families are always welcome. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel
BOOK CLUB
The book club will be meeting on Tuesday, September 30 at 6:30 PM in the Community Room of the library. The book to be discussed is “Sacred Clowns” by Tony Hillerman.
CIRCULATION
Circulation for the month of August 2008 was 3,195 items, including:
Four Story Hours were held with 52 children in attendance.
Thirty-seven registrations for the month included: Caseville 12, Chandler 1, Fairhaven 4, McKinley 1, Oliver 5, and Winsor 14.
1,699 Books,
3 Cameras and Toys,
24 Discovery Packs,
194 DVD rentals,
282 Videos,
47 Non-Fiction Videos and DVDs,
120 Audio and CD,
63 Periodicals,
307 Internet Users,
20 Puzzles, and
435 New Materials.
Four Story Hours were held with 52 children in attendance.
Thirty-seven registrations for the month included: Caseville 12, Chandler 1, Fairhaven 4, McKinley 1, Oliver 5, and Winsor 14.
BOOK PAGE
The September 2008 issue of BookPage has arrived and can be found in the library’s Information Center. “A monthly general interest review, BookPage covers the best in new releases. BookPage typically reviews up to 100 of each month’s new fiction, nonfiction, business, children’s, spoken word audio, and how-to books. The tone is upbeat and literate, focusing on bestsellers as well as new discoveries.” BookPage can also be accessed through the internet at www.bookpage.com
SEPTEMBER IS LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH
“The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to announce that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer and a prolific author, has been named honorary chair of Library Card Sign-up Month.
Abdul-Jabbar said, ‘The library has always been my own personal time machine. I can walk through the doors and land in any place, any time period in history. I didn’t have to wonder what their worlds were like; I could experience it firsthand.’”
It is very easy to sign up for a library card at the Pigeon District Library. Books, toys, videos, DVDs, educational CDs, and internet access are just a few of the things that are available to you when you have a library card.
Residents and property owners in the townships of Chandler, McKinley, Winsor, Caseville, Fairhaven, and Oliver, who are three years of age or older, are eligible to register for free library cards. Children under 18 years of age must have the application signed by a parent or legal guardian.
Abdul-Jabbar said, ‘The library has always been my own personal time machine. I can walk through the doors and land in any place, any time period in history. I didn’t have to wonder what their worlds were like; I could experience it firsthand.’”
It is very easy to sign up for a library card at the Pigeon District Library. Books, toys, videos, DVDs, educational CDs, and internet access are just a few of the things that are available to you when you have a library card.
Residents and property owners in the townships of Chandler, McKinley, Winsor, Caseville, Fairhaven, and Oliver, who are three years of age or older, are eligible to register for free library cards. Children under 18 years of age must have the application signed by a parent or legal guardian.
FEE WAIVED STUDENT LIBRARY CARD
Card Fees will be waived for students who live outside the library service area but attend a school (through grade 12) that is located in any of the six townships we serve-Caseville, Chandler, Fairhaven, McKinley, Oliver, and Winsor.
1) For the card fee to be waived, student I.D. or other proof of pupil status will needed at time of registration.
2) A special Limited Use card will be issued to allow such a student to check out Accelerated Reader materials or teacher-specified materials from the Pigeon District Library.
1) For the card fee to be waived, student I.D. or other proof of pupil status will needed at time of registration.
2) A special Limited Use card will be issued to allow such a student to check out Accelerated Reader materials or teacher-specified materials from the Pigeon District Library.
MICHIGAN READS!
“The Michigan Reads! Program seeks to highlight the importance of reading and sharing books with children, especially toddlers through early elementary, and to recognize the vital role of libraries which provide access to quality books, programs and services to children and families that lay the foundation for reading and school success.”
The book selected for 2008 is “Raccoon Tune” by Nancy Shaw. The Pigeon District Library will host a special event on Thursday, October 2 from 5:30 to 6:30 PM for the children and their families to attend. The event will include the reading of the book “Raccoon Tune, a “raccoon” craft and game, and refreshments.
The book selected for 2008 is “Raccoon Tune” by Nancy Shaw. The Pigeon District Library will host a special event on Thursday, October 2 from 5:30 to 6:30 PM for the children and their families to attend. The event will include the reading of the book “Raccoon Tune, a “raccoon” craft and game, and refreshments.
Monday, September 8, 2008
SEPTEMBER IS LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH
“The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to announce that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer and a prolific author, has been named honorary chair of Library Card Sign-up Month.
Abdul-Jabbar said, “The library has always been my own personal time machine. I can walk through the doors and land in any place, any time period in history. I didn’t have to wonder what their worlds were like; I could experience it firsthand.”
It is very easy to sign up for a library card at the Pigeon District Library. Books, toys, videos, DVDs, educational CDs, and internet access are just a few of the things that are available to you when you have a library card. Residents and property owners in the townships of Chandler, McKinley, Winsor, Caseville, Fairhaven, and Oliver, who are three years of age or older, are eligible to register for free library cards. Children under 18 years of age must have the application signed by a parent or legal guardian.
Abdul-Jabbar said, “The library has always been my own personal time machine. I can walk through the doors and land in any place, any time period in history. I didn’t have to wonder what their worlds were like; I could experience it firsthand.”
It is very easy to sign up for a library card at the Pigeon District Library. Books, toys, videos, DVDs, educational CDs, and internet access are just a few of the things that are available to you when you have a library card. Residents and property owners in the townships of Chandler, McKinley, Winsor, Caseville, Fairhaven, and Oliver, who are three years of age or older, are eligible to register for free library cards. Children under 18 years of age must have the application signed by a parent or legal guardian.
NEW LIBRARY MATERIALS
JA FICTION:
Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures-6 volumes
JA PB:
Sentries By Gary Paulsen
FICTION:
American Wife By Curtis Sittenfeld
The Book of Lies By Brad Meltzer
Home By Marilynne Robinson
Rough and Tumble By Mark Bavaro
Wedding Belles By Haywood Smith
MYSTERY:
Red Knife By William K. Krueger
Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures-6 volumes
JA PB:
Sentries By Gary Paulsen
FICTION:
American Wife By Curtis Sittenfeld
The Book of Lies By Brad Meltzer
Home By Marilynne Robinson
Rough and Tumble By Mark Bavaro
Wedding Belles By Haywood Smith
MYSTERY:
Red Knife By William K. Krueger
FAMILY MOVIE
Thursday, September 18 at 5:30 PM
“Frank” Rated: PG Time: 90 Minutes
“A family from the big city spends the summer on an island. They find a stray dog, and together they find that the best thing in life is family.”
“Frank” Rated: PG Time: 90 Minutes
“A family from the big city spends the summer on an island. They find a stray dog, and together they find that the best thing in life is family.”
BOOK CLUB
The book club will be meeting on Tuesday, September 30 at 6:30 PM in the Community Room of the library. The book to be discussed is “Sacred Clowns” by Tony Hillerman.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“All About Me” will be the theme held on Tuesday, September 16, 2008. Usually one half-hour session is held for Lap-Sit Story Time each Tuesday at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held each Tuesday at 10:30 AM. In both sessions, children listen to stories and participate in finger plays, songs and crafts. There is no cost for this service and new families are always welcome. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel
MISSION STATEMENT
Pigeon District Library will be an accessible community resource and a center of intellectual and cultural technology serving all ages in Chandler, McKinley and Winsor townships, the Village of Pigeon, the surrounding three minimum contract townships and Laker Schools.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
NEW LIBRARY MATERIALS
OC Paperbacks:
Freddie Fernortner, Fearless First Grader Series by Johnathan Rand
1. The Fantastic Flying Bicycle
2. The Super-Scary Night Thingy
3. A Haunting We Will Go
4. Freddie’s Dog Walking Service
5. The Big Box Fort
6. Mr. Chewy’s Big Adventure
7. The Magical Wading Pool
8. Chipper’s Crazy Carnival
YA Paperbacks:
Cirque Du Freak Series by Darren Shan
1. A Living Nightmare
2. The Vampire’s Assistant
Freddie Fernortner, Fearless First Grader Series by Johnathan Rand
1. The Fantastic Flying Bicycle
2. The Super-Scary Night Thingy
3. A Haunting We Will Go
4. Freddie’s Dog Walking Service
5. The Big Box Fort
6. Mr. Chewy’s Big Adventure
7. The Magical Wading Pool
8. Chipper’s Crazy Carnival
YA Paperbacks:
Cirque Du Freak Series by Darren Shan
1. A Living Nightmare
2. The Vampire’s Assistant
FEE WAIVED STUDENT LIBRARY CARD
Card Fees will be waived for students who live outside the library service area but attend a school (through grade 12) that is located in any of the six townships we serve-Caseville, Chandler, Fairhaven, McKinley, Oliver, and Winsor.
1) For the card fee to be waived, student I.D. or other proof of pupil status will needed at time of registration.
2) A special Limited Use card will be issued to allow such a student to check out Accelerated Reader materials or teacher-specified materials from the Pigeon District Library.
1) For the card fee to be waived, student I.D. or other proof of pupil status will needed at time of registration.
2) A special Limited Use card will be issued to allow such a student to check out Accelerated Reader materials or teacher-specified materials from the Pigeon District Library.
BOOK PAGE
The September 2008 issue of BookPage has arrived and can be found in the library’s Information Center.
“A monthly general interest review, BookPage covers the best in new releases. BookPage typically reviews up to 100 of each month’s new fiction, nonfiction, business, children’s, spoken word audio, and how-to books. The tone is upbeat and literate, focusing on bestsellers as well as new discoveries.”
BookPage can also be accesses through the internet at www.bookpage.com. Look for the link on our website. www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com
“A monthly general interest review, BookPage covers the best in new releases. BookPage typically reviews up to 100 of each month’s new fiction, nonfiction, business, children’s, spoken word audio, and how-to books. The tone is upbeat and literate, focusing on bestsellers as well as new discoveries.”
BookPage can also be accesses through the internet at www.bookpage.com. Look for the link on our website. www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com
WELCOME CROSS CLASSES!
The library staff would like to welcome back the Cross Lutheran classes of Mrs. Barry, Ms. Ferris, and Mrs. Musolff. The students will come in every three weeks for a class visit and to check out books from the library.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Teddy Bear Day” will be the theme held on Tuesday, September 9, 2008. Usually one half-hour session is held for Lap-Sit Story Time each Tuesday at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held each Tuesday at 10:30 AM. In both sessions, children listen to stories and participate in finger plays, songs and crafts. There is no cost for this service and new families are always welcome. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
NEW LIBRARY MATERIALS
FICTION:
Foreign Body by Robin Cook
The Mercedes Coffin by Faye Kellerman
First Daughter by Eric Lustbader
Rough Justice by Jack Higgins
Language CDs:
French for Dummies
German for Dummies
Italian for Dummies
Foreign Body by Robin Cook
The Mercedes Coffin by Faye Kellerman
First Daughter by Eric Lustbader
Rough Justice by Jack Higgins
Language CDs:
French for Dummies
German for Dummies
Italian for Dummies
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS-“THE BIG READ”
“The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts designed to restore reading to the center of American culture. The NEA presents The Big Read in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and in cooperation with Arts Midwest. The Big Read brings together partners across the country to encourage reading for pleasure and enlightenment.” The Pigeon District Library recently received 14 audio guides that are introductions to specific works of literature.
The audio titles are:
The audio titles are:
The Age of Innocence
Bless Me Ultima
The Call of the Wild
Fahrenheit 451
The Death of Ivan Ilyich
A Farewell to Arms
The Grapes of Wrath
The Great Gatsby
The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter
The Joy Luck Club
The Maltese Falcon
My Antonia
Their Eyes were Watching God
To Kill a Mockingbird
This special collection of CDs is displayed on a table to your right as you enter the library from Nitz St.
FEE WAIVED STUDENT LIBRARY CARD
Card Fees will be waived for students who live outside the library service area but attend a school (through grade 12) that is located in any of the six townships we serve-Caseville, Chandler, Fairhaven, McKinley, Oliver, and Winsor.
1) For the card fee to be waived, student I.D. or other proof of pupil status will needed at time of registration.
2) A special Limited Use card will be issued to allow such a student to check out Accelerated Reader materials or teacher-specified materials from the Pigeon District Library.
1) For the card fee to be waived, student I.D. or other proof of pupil status will needed at time of registration.
2) A special Limited Use card will be issued to allow such a student to check out Accelerated Reader materials or teacher-specified materials from the Pigeon District Library.
DON’T FORGET YOUR LIBRARY CARD
To prevent errors from occurring, library patrons are required to present their library card or driver’s license when checking out library materials. If you are having someone else pick up your library items, you must give that person your library card or call ahead of time to let us know who will be picking up your library materials.
USED BOOK SALE
The Friends of the Pigeon District Library will be having its September Used Book Sale on Saturday, September 6, 2008. in the Reference Room of the library from
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Prices range from $.25 to $3.00. Also, don’t forget the On-Going Used Paperback Sale. Paperback books are always available on the bookshelf to the right of the aquarium in the Children’s Room.
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Prices range from $.25 to $3.00. Also, don’t forget the On-Going Used Paperback Sale. Paperback books are always available on the bookshelf to the right of the aquarium in the Children’s Room.
SATURDAY LIBRARY HOURS
Starting September 6, Saturday hours will return to the regular Saturday hours of
9 AM – 3 PM. Weekday hours remain unchanged: Monday and Friday 9 AM – 5 PM;
Tuesday and Thursday 9 AM – 7 PM.
9 AM – 3 PM. Weekday hours remain unchanged: Monday and Friday 9 AM – 5 PM;
Tuesday and Thursday 9 AM – 7 PM.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“School” will be the theme held on Tuesday, September 2, 2008. Usually one half-hour session is held for Lap-Sit Story Time each Tuesday at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held each Tuesday at 10:30 AM. In both sessions, children listen to stories and participate in finger plays, songs and crafts. There is no cost for this service and new families are always welcome. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel
LIBRARY CLOSED
The Library will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 1st. The library will reopen at its regular time of 9 AM on Tuesday, September 2nd.
PRE-SCHOOL GRADUATION
The Pigeon District Library held a graduation ceremony during story hour on August 19 for the children who will be attending DK or Kindergarten this fall. Twelve adults and 12 children were in attendance. The graduates were Pinkney Barrios, Savannah Beachy, Grace Bowen, and Isabel McCleary. Each graduate received a diploma for completing story hour. Guest speakers for the event were Officer Tom Morneau and Deputy Charlie Do Right from the Huron County’s Sheriff Department. Their topic was on safety and after their presentation, Deputy Do Right received hugs from the children.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Monday, August 18, 2008
NEW LIBRARY MATERIALS
FICTION:
Off Season by Anne Rivers Siddons
Forced Out by Stephen Frey
Foreign Body by Robin Cook
The Mercedes Coffin by Faye Kellerman
NF:
Debt Cures by Kevin Trudeau
Escape the Mid-career Doldrums by Marcia Worthing
The Permanent Pain Cure by Ming Chew, PT
A Rare Breed of Love by Jana Kohl, Psy.D.
-The true story of BABY and the mission she inspired to help dogs everywhere.
Off Season by Anne Rivers Siddons
Forced Out by Stephen Frey
Foreign Body by Robin Cook
The Mercedes Coffin by Faye Kellerman
NF:
Debt Cures by Kevin Trudeau
Escape the Mid-career Doldrums by Marcia Worthing
The Permanent Pain Cure by Ming Chew, PT
A Rare Breed of Love by Jana Kohl, Psy.D.
-The true story of BABY and the mission she inspired to help dogs everywhere.
MAGIC SHOW
A Magic Show will be performed by Dan Suttkus on Saturday, August 23 at 10:00 AM in the library’s Community Room. All patrons are invited to attend this show.
LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
The Pigeon District Library Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 4:30 PM in library’s Community Room. The meeting is open to the public.
USED BOOK SALE
The Friends of the Pigeon District Library will be having its September Used Book Sale on Saturday, September 6, 2008. in the Reference Room of the library from
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Prices range from $.25 to $3.00. Also, don’t forget the On-Going Used Paperback Sale. Paperback books are always available on the bookshelf to the right of the aquarium in the Children’s Room.
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Prices range from $.25 to $3.00. Also, don’t forget the On-Going Used Paperback Sale. Paperback books are always available on the bookshelf to the right of the aquarium in the Children’s Room.
FRIENDS OF THE PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY
You can support the library by becoming a member of the Friends of the Pigeon District Library. Initial membership fee is $10.00 and then $5.00 each year thereafter. Join us at our next meeting on Thursday, August 21st at 6:00 PM.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Music” will be held on Tuesday, August 26, 2008. Usually one half-hour session is held for Lap-Sit Story Time each Tuesday at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held each Tuesday at 10:30 AM. In both sessions, children listen to stories and participate in finger plays, songs and crafts. There is no cost for this service and new families are always welcome. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel
BOOK CLUB
The book for discussion at the August meeting will be “A Fine Balance” by Rohinton Mistry. The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, August 26 at 6:30 PM. If you or someone you know would like to join us for a discussion on this book, please call the library and ask for Jane Himmel.
SATURDAY LIBRARY HOURS
Starting September 6, Saturday hours will return to the regular Saturday hours of
9 AM – 3 PM. Weekday hours remain unchanged: Monday and Friday 9 AM – 5 PM;
Tuesday and Thursday 9 AM – 7 PM.
9 AM – 3 PM. Weekday hours remain unchanged: Monday and Friday 9 AM – 5 PM;
Tuesday and Thursday 9 AM – 7 PM.
LIBRARY CLOSED
The Library will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 1st. The library will reopen at its regular time of 9 AM on Tuesday, September 2nd.
DON’T FORGET YOUR LIBRARY CARD
To prevent errors from occurring, library patrons are required to present their library card or driver’s license when checking out library materials. If you are having someone else pick up your library items, you must give that person your library card or call ahead of time to let us know who will be picking up your library materials.
ALADDIN ELECTRONIC COLOR MAGNIFIER FOR CHECK-OUT
The staff at the Pigeon District Library would like their patrons to know that there is a Aladdin Electronic Color Magnifier available for a one month check-out.
The magnifier will allow all patrons to read library materials. It can be used to assist with viewing family photos, or to read small print often found when looking up information in the newspaper.
The Aladdin Magnifier is very easy to use, is portable and compact. The library staff will be happy to give a demonstration and then you will see how easy it is to operate.
The magnifier will allow all patrons to read library materials. It can be used to assist with viewing family photos, or to read small print often found when looking up information in the newspaper.
The Aladdin Magnifier is very easy to use, is portable and compact. The library staff will be happy to give a demonstration and then you will see how easy it is to operate.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
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PASSPORT FAIR - AUGUST 12
The Pigeon District Library, 7236 Nitz St., Pigeon MI, will host a Passport Fair on Tuesday, August 12 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm in its Community Room.
Anyone interested in applying for a passport will need to bring proof of identity, proof of citizenship, and cash, check or money order for payment of the processing fee of $75.00 and the postal fee of $40.00 which includes two passport photos.
Passport applications are available at the Pigeon District Library, Pigeon Post Office, Unionville Post Office, or online at http://travel.state.gov and can be filled out in advance or at the Passport Fair.
For more information, visit the library's website at www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com and click on the "Passport Fair" link or pick up a flier at the library.
Anyone interested in applying for a passport will need to bring proof of identity, proof of citizenship, and cash, check or money order for payment of the processing fee of $75.00 and the postal fee of $40.00 which includes two passport photos.
Passport applications are available at the Pigeon District Library, Pigeon Post Office, Unionville Post Office, or online at http://travel.state.gov and can be filled out in advance or at the Passport Fair.
For more information, visit the library's website at www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com and click on the "Passport Fair" link or pick up a flier at the library.
“WE THE PEOPLE BOOKSHELF”
The Pigeon District Library will be presenting its third book reading from the “We the People Bookshelf” collection. The story that will be presented is “Pink and Say” by Patricia Polacco. “Say Curtis describes his meeting with Pinkus Aylee, a black soldier, during the Civil War, and their capture by Southern troops.” This presentation is scheduled for August 14 at 4:00 PM and is appropriate for children in grades 1-4. All the “We the People Bookshelf” programs are open to the public and will be conducted in the library’s community room.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Graduation Day” will be held on Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at 10:00 AM. Officer Tom from the Huron County Sheriff’s department and his friend Charlie will present a program for story hour children and their families.
Normally one half-hour session is held for Lap-Sit Story Time each Tuesday at
10:00 AM with parent and child attending the Story Time, and Pre-School Story Hour is held each Tuesday at 10:30 AM. In both sessions, children listen to stories and participate in finger plays, songs and crafts. For more information please call the library and ask for Jane Himmel.
Normally one half-hour session is held for Lap-Sit Story Time each Tuesday at
10:00 AM with parent and child attending the Story Time, and Pre-School Story Hour is held each Tuesday at 10:30 AM. In both sessions, children listen to stories and participate in finger plays, songs and crafts. For more information please call the library and ask for Jane Himmel.
ACCELERATED READER SUMMER COMPUTER LAB
Once again the Laker Elementary and Junior high students (grades K-8) will be able to take their AR tests during the summer. The AR tests may be taken at the Junior High Computer Lab from 9:00 AM to NOON on Wednesdays: August 13 and 20th.
LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
The Pigeon District Library Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 4:30 PM in library’s Community Room. The meeting is open to the public.
FRIENDS OF THE PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY
You can support the library by becoming a member of the Friends of the Pigeon District Library. Initial membership fee is $10.00 and then $5.00 each year thereafter. Join us at our next meeting on Thursday, August 21st at 6:00 PM.
BOOK CLUB
The book for discussion at the August meeting will be “A Fine Balance” by Rohinton Mistry. The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, August 26 ay 6:30 PM. If you or someone you know would like to join us for a discussion on this book, please call the library and ask for Jane Himmel.
REMEMBER
-The library can make 8 ½ x 11, 8 ½ x 14, and 11 x 17 black and white copies.
-We can also laminate flat items in these sizes.
-You can send and receive faxes.
-You can check your e-mail or surf the internet free-of-charge, whether you are an area resident or a visitor.
-With your library card, you can view your account online, renew books, and request items through inter-library loan. Just visit our website at www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com and click on “Card Catalogue.” Is you can’t find the item you want, go back to our homepage and click on “MeLCat” to search the statewide catalogue.
-Rental days for videos and DVDs are actual calendar days, not days the library is open.
-You will need to have your library card or photo I.D. when checking out library materials.
-We can also laminate flat items in these sizes.
-You can send and receive faxes.
-You can check your e-mail or surf the internet free-of-charge, whether you are an area resident or a visitor.
-With your library card, you can view your account online, renew books, and request items through inter-library loan. Just visit our website at www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com and click on “Card Catalogue.” Is you can’t find the item you want, go back to our homepage and click on “MeLCat” to search the statewide catalogue.
-Rental days for videos and DVDs are actual calendar days, not days the library is open.
-You will need to have your library card or photo I.D. when checking out library materials.
Monday, August 4, 2008
NEW LIBRARY MATERIALS
CD Language:
French for Dummies
German for Dummies
Italian for Dummies
Spanish for Dummies
New Adult Fiction:
Dangerous Days of Daniel X By James Patterson
Moscow Rules By Daniel Silva
Rules of Deception By Christopher Reich
Silent Thunder By Iris Johansen
Last Kiss By Luanne Rice
My Sister, My Love… By Joyce Carol Oates
Tribute By Nora Roberts
French for Dummies
German for Dummies
Italian for Dummies
Spanish for Dummies
New Adult Fiction:
Dangerous Days of Daniel X By James Patterson
Moscow Rules By Daniel Silva
Rules of Deception By Christopher Reich
Silent Thunder By Iris Johansen
Last Kiss By Luanne Rice
My Sister, My Love… By Joyce Carol Oates
Tribute By Nora Roberts
PARADE ENTRY
The library staff is proud to announce that the children from Story Hour and the Summer Reading Program placed first in the “Grooviest Festival Theme” in the Children’s Parade on Friday, July 25th. The staff would like to thank all family members that were able to participate in this fun event!
QUILT SHOW
The Pigeon District Library Quilt Show had a total of 355 registered visitors who came to view the 28 quilts on display. Visitors came from many parts of Michigan, and from the states of Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, New York, Ohio, and Virginia.
ANNUAL USED BOOK SALE
The Friends of the Pigeon District Library are very grateful for the patrons who supported the library through donations of used books which were placed in the Annual Book Sale during the Farmers’ Festival. The proceeds from the book sale will benefit the library through the friends group.
THANK YOU
Thank you “Quilt Show Greeters and friends of the Library Volunteers” for helping make this year’s Quilt Show and Used Book Sale a success. Quilt Show Greeters were Linda Beyer, Sheila Clark, Mary Dast, Donna Deming, Lorene Engelhardt, Peggy Hartman, Peg Leipprandt, Carole Mead, Helen Ruby, and Virginia Thiel. The Friends of the Pigeon District Library and Book sale Volunteers were Tim and Janet Blakeney, Mary Dast, Aaron Eichler, Rachel Eichler, Kim Gaeth, Jane Gregson, Colleen Forman, Nancy Heck, Sue Herford, Doug Kent, Kathy Kent, Marilyn Maust, and Ron and Judy Peterson. Thank you for helping us make this year’s Quilt Show and Used Book Sale a success.
The Pigeon District Library would also like to thank the following people who registered quilted items for the quilt display: Carol Bain, Donna Deming, Elkton United Methodist Women, Margaret Hall, Isabel Leippprandt, Gail Lombardo, Erma Maust, Michigan River Mennonite Church, Kim Nimtz, Lorraine Perry, Pigeon River Ladies Sewing, Avril Roundtree, Helen Ruby, Katie Stein, Lola Stein, Zita Sturm, and June Tenbusch.
The Pigeon District Library would also like to thank the following people who registered quilted items for the quilt display: Carol Bain, Donna Deming, Elkton United Methodist Women, Margaret Hall, Isabel Leippprandt, Gail Lombardo, Erma Maust, Michigan River Mennonite Church, Kim Nimtz, Lorraine Perry, Pigeon River Ladies Sewing, Avril Roundtree, Helen Ruby, Katie Stein, Lola Stein, Zita Sturm, and June Tenbusch.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Trains” will be the theme on Tuesday, August 12, 2008. One half-hour session is held for Lap-Sit Story Time each Tuesday at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the Story Time, and Pre-School Story Hour is held each Tuesday at 10:30 AM. In both sessions, children listen to stories and participate in finger plays, songs and crafts. For more information, please call the library and ask for Jane Himmel.
Friday, July 25, 2008
HURON COUNTY AUGUST 5 PROPOSALS
For a complete list of the August 5 ballot proposals, visit our website at www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com. Both county wide and individual township proposals are listed.
CASEVILLE TOWNSHIP-LIBRARY MILLAGE PROPOSAL
August 5, 2008
Levy $10.00 per parcel assessment to meet contractual funding obligations to the
Pigeon District Library for the period of 2008-2009.
“Shall the Township levy a $10.00 per parcel assessment for all real property located within the township to meet the township’s contractual funding obligations to the Pigeon District Library for the period 2008 and 2009; and shall the Township levy such assessment for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $40,000?”
Levy $10.00 per parcel assessment to meet contractual funding obligations to the
Pigeon District Library for the period of 2008-2009.
“Shall the Township levy a $10.00 per parcel assessment for all real property located within the township to meet the township’s contractual funding obligations to the Pigeon District Library for the period 2008 and 2009; and shall the Township levy such assessment for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $40,000?”
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Summer” will be the theme on Tuesday, August 5, 2008. One half-hour session is held for Lap-Sit Story Time each Tuesday at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the Story Time, and Pre-School Story Hour is held each Tuesday at 10:30 AM. In both sessions, children listen to stories and participate in finger plays, songs and crafts. For more information, please call the library and ask for Jane Himmel.
PASSPORT FAIR - AUGUST 12
The Pigeon District Library, 7236 Nitz St., Pigeon MI, will host a Passport Fair on Tuesday, August 12 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm in its Community Room.
Anyone interested in applying for a passport will need to bring proof of identity, proof of citizenship, and cash, check or money order for payment of the processing fee of $75.00 and the postal fee of $40.00 which includes two passport photos.
Passport applications are available at the Pigeon District Library, Pigeon Post Office, Unionville Post Office, or online at http://travel.state.gov and can be filled out in advance or at the Passport Fair. For more information, visit the library's website at www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com and click on the "Passport Fair" link or pick up a flier at the library.
Anyone interested in applying for a passport will need to bring proof of identity, proof of citizenship, and cash, check or money order for payment of the processing fee of $75.00 and the postal fee of $40.00 which includes two passport photos.
Passport applications are available at the Pigeon District Library, Pigeon Post Office, Unionville Post Office, or online at http://travel.state.gov and can be filled out in advance or at the Passport Fair. For more information, visit the library's website at www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com and click on the "Passport Fair" link or pick up a flier at the library.
SUMMER READING PROGRAM PARTY
Fun was had by all at the Summer Reading Program Party, which was held in the Pigeon District Library’s Community Room on July 19, 2008. Reading Program Participants and their families enjoyed ice cream courtesy of Thumb National Bank, popcorn courtesy of Independent Bank and juice drinks provided by library. Fifty-seven children and
Forty-two adults were entertained by Ronald McDonald. After Ronald McDonald entertained the kids with magic tricks and jokes, awards and prizes were handed out.
The names of the participants who came to the library each week during the Summer Reading Program were entered into a drawing for a variety of prizes from HarJo’s Ben Franklin. The names of participants who attended classes and activities during the reading program were entered into a drawing for an array of prizes from Pigeon Hardware, and Pigeon Telephone. Isabel McCleary was the winner of the “Bug Jar” guessing game. She received the “Bug” items that were in the Guessing Jar.
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Thumb National Bank donated four piggy banks-each filled with $25.00 in quarters. The following SRP participants won one of these banks in a special drawing for those who earned at least $25 in SRP money-Brooklyn Fritz, Ethan Eichler, Kaylee Maust, and Ryder Morley. The names of readers that met their goal were put in a drawing for the chance to win one of several $10 Gift Certificates to HarJo’s Ben Franklin. The winners were: Olivia Duever, Jacob Edwards, Shiya McKnight, and Isaac Elston. Prizes for other drawings at the party were donated by Agri-Valley Businesses, Bay Theatre-Caseville, Little Caesar’s-Pigeon, Pigeon Chiropractic, and Pigeon District Library.
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Every participant who turned in their reading log received a treat bag which included items from Bay Port State Bank, free cone coupon from McDonald’s Restaurant, coupon for a free round of golf at Putt-Putt Golf, toy from Burger King-Bad Axe, crocheted bookworm bookmark, and items from Agri-Valley businesses. Each participant also received their choice of a free book.
The library staff expresses their deepest appreciation to all the businesses and individuals who made donations to our Summer Reading Program and helped make the program so successful and such great fun for the kids.
Forty-two adults were entertained by Ronald McDonald. After Ronald McDonald entertained the kids with magic tricks and jokes, awards and prizes were handed out.
The names of the participants who came to the library each week during the Summer Reading Program were entered into a drawing for a variety of prizes from HarJo’s Ben Franklin. The names of participants who attended classes and activities during the reading program were entered into a drawing for an array of prizes from Pigeon Hardware, and Pigeon Telephone. Isabel McCleary was the winner of the “Bug Jar” guessing game. She received the “Bug” items that were in the Guessing Jar.
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Thumb National Bank donated four piggy banks-each filled with $25.00 in quarters. The following SRP participants won one of these banks in a special drawing for those who earned at least $25 in SRP money-Brooklyn Fritz, Ethan Eichler, Kaylee Maust, and Ryder Morley. The names of readers that met their goal were put in a drawing for the chance to win one of several $10 Gift Certificates to HarJo’s Ben Franklin. The winners were: Olivia Duever, Jacob Edwards, Shiya McKnight, and Isaac Elston. Prizes for other drawings at the party were donated by Agri-Valley Businesses, Bay Theatre-Caseville, Little Caesar’s-Pigeon, Pigeon Chiropractic, and Pigeon District Library.
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Every participant who turned in their reading log received a treat bag which included items from Bay Port State Bank, free cone coupon from McDonald’s Restaurant, coupon for a free round of golf at Putt-Putt Golf, toy from Burger King-Bad Axe, crocheted bookworm bookmark, and items from Agri-Valley businesses. Each participant also received their choice of a free book.
The library staff expresses their deepest appreciation to all the businesses and individuals who made donations to our Summer Reading Program and helped make the program so successful and such great fun for the kids.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
ANNUAL USED BOOK SALE AND QUILT SHOW
The Annual Used Book Sale and Quilt Show hours are as follows:
9-5 on Thursday
9-5 on Friday
9-12 on Saturday
Come on over and admire the quilts and browse some titles. We hope to see you there.
BOOK CLUB
The book for discussion at the July meeting will be “A Thousand Splendid Suns” by Khaled Hosseini. The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, July 29 at 6:30 PM. If you or someone you know would like to join us for a discussion on this book, please call the library and ask for Jane Himmel.
AMNESTY WEEK
Amnesty Week will be held at the Pigeon District Library during Farmer’s Festival Week, July 21st-26th. Here is your chance to clear your account of fines from overdue books. Overdue books must be returned and you must ask staff at the counter to remove fines from your library account. If something has been lost, you must pay the replacement cost for any lost items.
CIRCULATION
Circulation for the month of June 2008 was 5,624 items, including
Four Story Hours were held with 46 children in attendance.
Fifty-six registrations for the month included:
3,951 books,
3 camera and toys,
59 Discovery Packs,
239 DVD rentals,
336 Videos,
60 Non-fiction videos and DVDs,
98 Audio and CD,
69 periodicals,
265 internet users,
17 puzzles,
2 Reference (7 Day Check-out), and
524 New Materials.
Four Story Hours were held with 46 children in attendance.
Fifty-six registrations for the month included:
Caseville 15,
Chandler 5,
Fairhaven 4,
McKinley 4,
Oliver 6,
Winsor 17, and
4 from other townships.
FARMERS’ FESTIVAL MOVIE
The movie “Wallace and Gromit-The Curse of the Were-Rabbit” will be shown during the Farmers’ Festival on Thursday, July 24 at 1:00 PM in the Children’s Room of the library.
“When their town’s prized produce starts disappearing, Wallace and Gromit, the cheese-loving inventor and his savvy canine companion must use all their wildly imaginative inventions to try to capture a mysterious beast of epic and fluffy proportions!”
The film is rated “G” and has a run time of 1 hour and 25 minutes. According to Pigeon District Library’s policy, “Parents are responsible for the safety and well-being of children left at the library. Children under the age of 8 must be attended by a responsible adult.” Please make sure your young child is not left unattended at the movie.
“When their town’s prized produce starts disappearing, Wallace and Gromit, the cheese-loving inventor and his savvy canine companion must use all their wildly imaginative inventions to try to capture a mysterious beast of epic and fluffy proportions!”
The film is rated “G” and has a run time of 1 hour and 25 minutes. According to Pigeon District Library’s policy, “Parents are responsible for the safety and well-being of children left at the library. Children under the age of 8 must be attended by a responsible adult.” Please make sure your young child is not left unattended at the movie.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Llama Visit” will be held on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at 10:30 AM for both story hour sessions. Normally one half-hour session is held for Lap-Sit Story Time each Tuesday at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the Story Time, and Pre-School Story Hour is held each Tuesday at 10:30 AM. In both sessions, children listen to stories and participate in finger plays, songs and crafts. For more information, please call the library and ask for Jane Himmel.
Monday, July 14, 2008
LIBRARY BOOKSHOP
Area residents now have a way to purchase books, movies, and music online, including the latest new releases. Visit our library website at www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com and click on the Library Bookshop link.
You can shop online from over six million popular book, music, and movie titles at prices that are competitive with the largest online booksellers! You will get fast shipping and friendly, responsive customer service and 10% of your purchase comes back to our library. And for a limited time, until October 15, 2008, you will receive a 10% store-wide discount when you use the following discount code: SumANstwd.
You can shop online from over six million popular book, music, and movie titles at prices that are competitive with the largest online booksellers! You will get fast shipping and friendly, responsive customer service and 10% of your purchase comes back to our library. And for a limited time, until October 15, 2008, you will receive a 10% store-wide discount when you use the following discount code: SumANstwd.
CASEVILLE TOWNSHIP-LIBRARY MILLAGE PROPOSAL
August 5, 2008
Levy $10.00 per parcel assessment to meet contractual funding obligations
to the Pigeon District Library for the period of 2008-2009.
“Shall the Township levy a $10.00 per parcel assessment for all real property located within the township to meet the township’s contractual funding obligations to the Pigeon District Library for the period 2008 and 2009; and shall the Township levy such assessment for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $40,000?”
Levy $10.00 per parcel assessment to meet contractual funding obligations
to the Pigeon District Library for the period of 2008-2009.
“Shall the Township levy a $10.00 per parcel assessment for all real property located within the township to meet the township’s contractual funding obligations to the Pigeon District Library for the period 2008 and 2009; and shall the Township levy such assessment for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $40,000?”
AMNESTY WEEK
Amnesty Week will be held at the Pigeon District Library during Farmer’s Festival Week, July 21st-26th. Here is your chance to clear your account of fines from overdue books. Overdue books must be returned and you must ask staff at the counter to remove fines from your library account. If something has been lost, you must pay the replacement cost for any lost items.
MOVIE TIME
During the month of July, there will be no Saturday Family Movie or Tuesday Movie Matinee for Adults. The library has a kids’ movie scheduled during the Farmers’ Festival on Thursday at 1:00 PM
SRP PARTICIPANTS IN KIDS’ PARADE
All summer reading program participants are invited to walk with us in the Farmers’ Festival Kids’ Parade on Friday, July 25th. Meet us at the Pigeon Band Shell between 9:15 and 9:30 that morning and we will have a special “groovy” visor for you to wear.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
There will be no Lap-Sit Story Time or Pre-School Story Hour on July 22, 2008. Lap-Sit and Story Hour will resume on July 29, 2008 at their scheduled times. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel.
2008 SUMMER READING PROGRAM
The 2008 Summer Reading Program has come to an end. As of July 10, a total of 1,450 books were read during the reading program. The Summer Reading Program Party is scheduled for July 19, at 1:00 PM in the community room of the library. All SRP participants and their families are invited to attend. If SRP participants and family members are able to attend the party, please call the library at 453-2341.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Passport Fair Tuesday August 12 from 4 to 7 PM
Passports are required for all foreign travel by air or sea. In four months passports will be required for land travel as well. Students planning to travel to foreign countries as part of class trips will be required to have passports. U.S. citizens who are planning to shop, fish, or visit friends in Canada will need a passport as will those who are planning cruises and visits to Mexico or South America. Passport cards are being issued also.
The Pigeon District Library, 7236 Nitz St., Pigeon MI, will host a Passport Fair on Tuesday, August 12 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm in its Community Room.
What to bring:
Proof of identity
Proof of citizenship
Cash, Check or Money Order
Passport applications are available at the Pigeon District Library, Pigeon Post Office, Unionville Post Office, or online at http://travel.state.gov and can be filled out in advance or at the Passport Fair.
Applicants will need two recent passport photos (available at the library fair) and a certified copy of their birth certificate (with raised seal) to be submitted with the application. The birth certificate will be returned with your passport. Identification is required in the form of a driver’s license, previous passport, military identification or Secretary of State ID.
Processing fee payments must be paid by check or money order to DEPT OF STATE for $75.00
Postal fees can be paid with cash, money order or check to POSTMASTER for $40.00 which includes the required passport photos.
Processing time for passports is taking about 2 weeks. Expedited passports can be obtained in about 1 week for an additional $74.85.
For special circumstances or questions, please call Laura Scharich, Unionville Postmaster at 989 674-8745.
The Pigeon District Library, 7236 Nitz St., Pigeon MI, will host a Passport Fair on Tuesday, August 12 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm in its Community Room.
What to bring:
Proof of identity
Proof of citizenship
Cash, Check or Money Order
Passport applications are available at the Pigeon District Library, Pigeon Post Office, Unionville Post Office, or online at http://travel.state.gov and can be filled out in advance or at the Passport Fair.
Applicants will need two recent passport photos (available at the library fair) and a certified copy of their birth certificate (with raised seal) to be submitted with the application. The birth certificate will be returned with your passport. Identification is required in the form of a driver’s license, previous passport, military identification or Secretary of State ID.
Processing fee payments must be paid by check or money order to DEPT OF STATE for $75.00
Postal fees can be paid with cash, money order or check to POSTMASTER for $40.00 which includes the required passport photos.
Processing time for passports is taking about 2 weeks. Expedited passports can be obtained in about 1 week for an additional $74.85.
For special circumstances or questions, please call Laura Scharich, Unionville Postmaster at 989 674-8745.
Monday, July 7, 2008
NEW BOOKS
Fiction:
The Betrayal:
The Lost Life of Jesus by Kathleen O’Neal Gear
The Rogue by Danielle Steel
Twenty Wishes by Debbie Macomber
The Garden of Last Days by Andre Dubus III
Shadow Command by Dale Brown
Plague Ship by Clive Cussler
Nothing to Lose by Lee Child
Swine Not? by Jimmy Buffett
Blue Smoke and Murder by Elizabeth Lowell
Sail by James Patterson
Death and Honor by W.E.B. Griffin
The Boxer and the Spy by Robert B. Parker
Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich
The Betrayal:
The Lost Life of Jesus by Kathleen O’Neal Gear
The Rogue by Danielle Steel
Twenty Wishes by Debbie Macomber
The Garden of Last Days by Andre Dubus III
Shadow Command by Dale Brown
Plague Ship by Clive Cussler
Nothing to Lose by Lee Child
Swine Not? by Jimmy Buffett
Blue Smoke and Murder by Elizabeth Lowell
Sail by James Patterson
Death and Honor by W.E.B. Griffin
The Boxer and the Spy by Robert B. Parker
Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich
AMNESTY WEEK
Amnesty Week will be held at the Pigeon District Library during Farmer’s Festival Week, July 21st-26th. Here is your chance to clear your account of fines from overdue books. Overdue books must be returned and you must ask staff at the counter to remove fines from your library account. If something has been lost, you must pay the replacement cost for any lost items.
FREE FAMILY PROGRAM – RAYMOND AND SUSAN BUGG
Come to the library on Tuesday, July 15th at 5 PM when Raymond and Susan Bugg of Harbor Beach will be here. The Buggs have entertained people throughout Huron County with their singing and are always a hit with people of all ages. Get ready to be entertained and to, possibly, be a part of the entertainment.
2008 SUMMER READING PROGRAM
As of July 1, a total of 1,070 books have been read for the Summer Reading Program. When the children meet their contract goals, they will be given several prizes for their efforts.
Upcoming events for the reading program are as follows
July 10: Family Program-Chippewa Nature Center: Insect Program, 6:00 PM.
July 12: Movie-“Ant Bully”-10:00 AM.
Upcoming events for the reading program are as follows
July 10: Family Program-Chippewa Nature Center: Insect Program, 6:00 PM.
July 12: Movie-“Ant Bully”-10:00 AM.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
REMEMBER
-The library can make 8 ½ x 11, 8 ½ x 14, and 11x17 black and white copies.
-We can also laminate flat items in these sizes.
-You can send and receive faxes.
-You can check your e-mail or surf the internet free-of-charge, whether you are an area resident or a visitor.
-With your library card, you can view your account online, renew books, and request items through inter-library loan. Just go to our homepage and click on "Card Catalog." If you can't find the item you want, go back to our homepage and click on "MeLCat" to search the statewide catalogue.
-Rental days for videos and DVDs are actual calendar days, not days the library is open.
-You will need to have your library card or photo I.D. when checking out library materials.
-We can also laminate flat items in these sizes.
-You can send and receive faxes.
-You can check your e-mail or surf the internet free-of-charge, whether you are an area resident or a visitor.
-With your library card, you can view your account online, renew books, and request items through inter-library loan. Just go to our homepage and click on "Card Catalog." If you can't find the item you want, go back to our homepage and click on "MeLCat" to search the statewide catalogue.
-Rental days for videos and DVDs are actual calendar days, not days the library is open.
-You will need to have your library card or photo I.D. when checking out library materials.
LIBRARY CLOSED
The library will be closed on the Friday, July 4th. The library will reopen at its regular time of 9 AM on Saturday, July 5th.
ANNUAL USED BOOK SALE
The Friends of the Pigeon District Library will be holding the Annual Used Book Sale in the Reference Room of the library during Farmers' Festival. If anyone is interested in volunteering to assist in the set-up of the used book sale, please call Kathy at 550-1351.
USED BOOK SALE
There will be no Used Book Sale on July 5, 2008. The Friends of the Pigeon District Library are making preparations for the Annual Used Book Sale, which will be held during the Farmers' Festival.
QUILT SHOW JULY 24-26
QUILT SHOW GUIDELINES
1. Quilts, comforters, table runners, and wall hangings will be accepted for display purposes.
2. Pre-registration is required. Please complete the form below and mail or bring it to the Pigeon District Library, 7236 Nitz St., Pigeon, MI 48755 by July 12, 2008. (Quilts registered after July 12 will be accepted if display space is available.)
3. Quilted items which have been previously displayed at the Pigeon District Library may be displayed again after ten years.
4. If an individual wishes to sell a quilted item, he/she must include a picture of the item with the registration form.
5. Quilted items for sale will be identified as such and potential buyers will be directed to a bulletin board area where the picture of the quilted item will be displayed along with the quilter's contact information. No money will be collected by the Pigeon District Library staff members or volunteers.
The registration form can be found at http://www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com/quilt%20show.html
1. Quilts, comforters, table runners, and wall hangings will be accepted for display purposes.
2. Pre-registration is required. Please complete the form below and mail or bring it to the Pigeon District Library, 7236 Nitz St., Pigeon, MI 48755 by July 12, 2008. (Quilts registered after July 12 will be accepted if display space is available.)
3. Quilted items which have been previously displayed at the Pigeon District Library may be displayed again after ten years.
4. If an individual wishes to sell a quilted item, he/she must include a picture of the item with the registration form.
5. Quilted items for sale will be identified as such and potential buyers will be directed to a bulletin board area where the picture of the quilted item will be displayed along with the quilter's contact information. No money will be collected by the Pigeon District Library staff members or volunteers.
The registration form can be found at http://www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com/quilt%20show.html
Friday, June 27, 2008
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