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. July 9 – 6:00 PM: SRP Talent Show-practice at 5:30 PM, July 11-LAST DAY FOR SUMMER READING PROGRAM. Readers need to return SRP books and book logs on or before July 11.

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.

LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Paper Bag Day” will be the theme on Tuesday, July 14, 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.

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.

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 contact the library for more information.

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.

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 contact the library for more information.

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.