2009 SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Registration for the 2009 Summer Reading Program “Be Creative @ Your Library” has closed. There will be movies, special events, and activities during the months of June and July for Summer Reading Program Participants. There is no charge for the activities, but the library staff asks that the children sign-up for the activities ahead of time. Upcoming events for the reading program include:

June 23

4:00 PM:

Activity: Paper Weaving (Grades DK-3)

June 25

6:30 PM:

Family Program

Jenny Turner “Why We Need Art”

with art project after presentation

June 27

10:00 AM:

Free Family Movie:

“Charlotte’s Web”

Animated Version

96 minutes

June 29

4:00 PM:

Activity: Bunny Headband

and the Bunny Hop (Grades DK-3)

June 30

5:00 PM:

Family Program

Dance with Jane

July 2

6:00 PM:

Activity: Dance Party (4th-8th),

participants will dance to “Dance, Dance Revolution.”

As of June 16, 116 children have registered for the Summer Reading Program:

DK-2

Kindergarten-9

Grade 1-15

Grade 2-23

Grade 3-18

Grade 4-9

Grade 5-19

Grade 6-12

Grade 7-8

Grade 8-2

A total of 619 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.

LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES ANNUAL BOARD MEETING
The Pigeon District Library Board of Trustees will hold its annual board meeting on Thursday, June 25, 2009 beginning at 4:30 PM in the library’s Community Room. The meeting is open to the public.

LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Clouds” will be the theme on Tuesday, June 30, 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.

LOCAL OBITUARIES ONLINE
The library now has an online file of Huron County obituaries. 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.

SUMMER SATURDAY HOURS
During June, July, and August, the library’s Saturday hours will be 9 AM -1 PM. Weekday hours remain unchanged.

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.

QUILT SHOW
We will again be having our Annual Quilt Show during the Pigeon Farmers’ Festival. If you are interested in displaying a quilt that you or someone else has made, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask to speak to Jeanette Bach.
Quilt Show Guidelines
1. Only quilts, comforters, and wall hangings will be accepted for display purposes.
2. Pre-registration is required. Please stop in at the library and pick up a registration form and return it to the library by July 14th.
3. Quilted items which have been previously displayed at the Pigeon District Library may be displayed again after 10 years.
4. If an individual wishes to sell a quilted item, he/she must send a picture of the item along with the registration form.
5. Quilted items for sale will be identified as such and potential buyers will be directed to a bulletin board 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 and volunteers.

USED BOOK SALE
There will be no Used Book Sale on July 4, 2008. The Friends of the Pigeon District Library are making preparations for the Annual Used Book Sale, which will be held during Farmers’ Festival.

LIBRARY CLOSED
The library will be closed on Saturday, July 4th. The library will reopen at its regular time of 9 AM on Monday, July 6th.