LIBRARY HOURS
The Pigeon District Library is now open every Tuesday and Thursday until
7:00 PM. Hours on the other days remain the same - Monday and Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

MUSICAL JAMBOREE THANK YOU
The staff would like to thank the following performers who made the 2009 Musical Jamboree a success: Howard Bedford. Rebecca Dubs, Elizabeth Higgins, Elizabeth and Emily Hoepner, Archie Hyttenin, Nick Johnson, The Johnson Sisters, Rachel Kessler, Ruth Leinweber, Dru Leppek, Michaela Love, Alissa Peterson, Dana and Caitlyn Reiter, Janae Stetler, and Shelby Webber. Over eighty people were in attendance to enjoy an evening of musical entertainment by the performers.

NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK
During the week of April 19-25, we recognize the many individuals who volunteer their time for the Pigeon District Library-our Board of Trustees, the officers and members of the Friends of the Pigeon District Library, the faithful people who deliver materials to the senior residential facilities in the area, those who repair our audio tapes and video tapes, and those who volunteer in the library and assist patrons in the computer lab. We recognize and celebrate the efforts of our library volunteers-Jeanette Bach, Linda Beyer, Tim Blakeney, Janet Blakeney, Sue Bouck, Betty Brunni, Sheila Clark, Steve Corrion, Mary Dast, Donna Deming, Annie Eichler, Rachel Eichler, Aaron Eichler, Kathleen Eichler, Lorene Engelhardt, Colleen Forman, Kim Gaeth, Michael Gaeth, Jane Gregson, Peggy Hartman, Nancy Heck, Sue Herford, Roberta Holter, Marie Isbister, Hannah Johnson, Doug Kent, Kathy Kent, Jim Kohl, Sue Kohl, Marie Leipprandt, Peg Leipprandt, Mike LePage, Ken Licht, Barb Main, Marilyn Maust, Carole Mead, Diane Misczak, Judy Peterson, Marian Rathje, Helen Ruby, Lori Santos, Isabella Schember, Betty Shetler, Audrey Steinman, James Sting, Joanne Sturm, Carol Suttkus, Dan Suttkus, Virginia Thiel, and Randy Watson. In honor of our library volunteers, refreshments will be served on Thursday, April 23, 2008.

LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Birds” will be the theme on Tuesday, April 28, 2009. 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 April 2008 meeting will be “Book of Choice.” Readers will bring in books for discussion that may be of interest to those present at the April Book Club meeting. The next scheduled meeting is April 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 May Used Book Sale on
Saturday, May 2, 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 Used Paperback Sale. Paperback books are always available on the book shelf to the right of the aquarium in the Children’s Room.

HELP 4 U @ YOUR LIBRARY
Do you know someone who needs help reading a form, a recipe, a set of instructions, or other written material? They can visit any public library in Huron County on the first Monday of the month and someone will help them. The program starts May 4. If you’re interested in volunteering for Help 4U, please contact this library at (989) 453-2341 or any other county library.

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 takes place on Thursdays in the Reference Room of the library. Come read and relax with a cup of coffee.

LIBRARY ON-LINE BOOKSHOP
If you shop on-line for movies, music or books, you can support the library by visiting the on-line bookstore instead of going to Amazon.com or other on-line sites. When you buy at www.pigeon.librarybook-shop.net, 10% of the proceeds from your purchases will be paid to the library. There are millions of titles to choose from, and the bookshop will meet any lower price found elsewhere for any item. Purchases over $25 get free shipping. Tell your friends and family-no matter where they live-how they can support their hometown library.