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.

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 AT 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.

LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Mother’s Day” will be the theme on Tuesday, May 5, 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.

GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT
The Pigeon Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Girls’ Night Out, on May 7th from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The Pigeon District Library will be giving the Girls a deal on DVD rentals! Any lady, age 18 and over, who rents one DVD will receive free rental on a second DVD. So, come to the library and rent some movies to view at home with your family, friends or yourself.

FAMILY MOVIE
Saturday, May 9 at 10:00 AM
“Hotel for Dogs”
Rated: PG
Time: 100 Minutes
“When Andi and Bruce need somewhere to hide their dog, Friday, they transform an abandoned hotel into a place where no stray gets turned away. Loaded with adorable dogs, a team of clever kids and ingenious gadgets, this heartwarming adventure will leave you wondering—who let the dogs in?”

CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK –MAY 11-17
To celebrate Children’s Book Week, there will be a special story hour on Thursday, May 14th at 4:30 PM. Throughout the week children will have the opportunity to enter their names in drawings for a number of book prizes. Come and join the fun at the Pigeon District Library.

MICHGAN WEEK-MAY 16-22
“Great Lakes, Great Traditions-Michigan Week's mission is to inspire people - at the local level - to embrace, explore and celebrate the history, resources and opportunities that set Michigan apart as an ideal state to work, play and thrive.” Books about Michigan and books by Michigan authors will be on display throughout Michigan Week.

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.

DATES TO REMEMBER
May 11-19 Children’s Book Week
May 14 FOPDL Meeting
May 16-22 Michigan Week
May 25 MEMORIAL DAY—The Library will be CLOSED.

NEW LIBRARY MATERIALS
DVDs:
Milk R Drama
Not Easily Broken PG-13 Drama
The Spirit PG-13 Action
Vantage Point PG-13 Drama

Fiction:
Deadlock by Iris Johansen
First Family by David Baldacci
Home Safe by Home Safe