2009 SUMMER READING PROGRAM
One hundred and Twenty-two children have registered for the Summer Reading Program: DK-2 , Kindergarten-10, Grade 1-17, Grade 2-23, Grade 3-19,Grade 4-9,Grade 5-18,Grade 6-14, Grade 7-8, and Grade 8-2. A total of 1,302 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.

2009 SUMMER READING PROGRAM PARTY!
The Summer Reading Program Party is scheduled for July 16, at 7:00 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 planning to attend the party, please call the library at 453-2341.

LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
There will be no Lap-Sit Story Time or Pre-School Story Hour on July 21, 2009.
Lap-Sit and Story Hour will resume on July 28, 2009 at their scheduled times. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel.

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-Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th from 9 AM to 5 PM and Saturday the 25th from 9 AM to 12 noon. The Friends of the Pigeon District Library are also asking for donations of paper grocery sacks for the book sale. No plastic shopping bags, please. If anyone is interested in volunteering to assist in the set-up of the used book sale, please contact the library for more information.

QUILT SHOW HOURS
Plan to visit our quilt show during the Pigeon Farmers’ Festival. This annual event features hand-made quilted items that are owned and/or made by area residents and takes place in the Community Room of the library. Viewing times are 9-5 on Thursday the 23rd, and Friday the 24th and again from 9-12 noon on Saturday the 25th.

KIDS’ PARADE!
All summer reading program participants and story hour children are invited to walk with us in the Farmers’ Festival Kids’ Parade on Friday, July 24th at 3:00 PM. Line-up for the parade is on Nitz Street by the library. We are asking parade walkers to be at the library by 2:30 PM.

AMNESTY WEEK
Amnesty Week will be held at the Pigeon District Library during Farmer’s Festival Week, July 20th- 25th. 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 item.

FARMERS’ FESTIVAL MOVIE
The movie “Coraline” will be shown during the Farmers’ Festival on Friday, July 24 at 10:00 AM in the Children’s Room of the library. “A young girl walks through a secret door in her new home and discovers an alternate version of her life. This parallel reality is eerily similar to her own life, only much better. When the adventure turns dangerous, Coraline must count on her resourcefulness, determination, and bravery to get back home and save her family.” The film is rated “PG” and has a run time of 101 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.

BOOK CLUB
The book for discussion at the July meeting will be “People of the Book” by Geraldine Brooks. The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, July 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.

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.