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
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