Thank you to everyone who supported our Military Mailing Day on September 25th. Pigeon Postmaster Peggy Hoppe and volunteers assembled gift packages for service men and women in the library’s Community Room. The post office provided the flat rate mailing boxes and tape. Monetary donations covered the cost of mailing the seventy-six boxes that were packed.
Thank you to Joy Leipprandt for coordinating the project at Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Schools, to Steve Langford at Independent Bank for receiving and recording the monetary donations, and to Pigeon District Library for providing the work space and for the refreshments for the volunteers. Thank you, especially, to Peggy Hoppe for overseeing the project.
Thank you to the following volunteers who helped pack the boxes – Tiffany Collins, Bonnie Gaeth, Cindy Johnson, Emma Johnson, Hannah Johnson, Sue Kohl, Peg Leipprandt, Sandy MacGillivray, Jenny Martens, Sherrie Phillips, Geraldine Poynton, Penny St. Cyr, and Shay St. Cyr.
We plan to host another Military Mailing Day in either late May or early June of 2010. The library will continue to post the list of acceptable items on its website so people can access the list when needed. Please keep in mind that donated items may not contain any alcohol.
Monday, September 28, 2009
SEPTEMBER IS LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH
The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to have Olympic gold medalist and 2008 WNBA Rookie of the Year Candace Parker as honorary chair of Library Card Sign-up Month. Candace will “let Americans know that a library card is the ‘smartest card’ in every wallet.” It is very easy to sing up for a library card. Residents and property owners in the townships of Chandler, McKinley, Winsor, Caseville, Fairhaven, and Oliver, who are three years of age or older, are eligible to register for free library cards. Children under 18 years of age must have the application signed by a parent or legal guardian.
BOOKPAGE
The September 2009 issue of BookPage has arrived and can be found in the library’s Information Center. “A monthly general interest review, BookPage covers the best in new releases. BookPage typically reviews up to 100 of each month’s new fiction, nonfiction, business, children’s, spoken word audio and how-to books. The tone is upbeat and literate, focusing on bestsellers as well as new discoveries.
STORY HOUR
“Honey Bees” will be the theme held on Tuesday, September 29, 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.
BANNED BOOKS WEEK
The week of September 26 through October 3, 2009 marks the 28th anniversary of Banned Books Week, which is an annual celebration of the freedom to read. “Each year, librarians, booksellers, teachers, and countless others take this opportunity to highlight the importance of intellectual freedom and remind us not to take this precious democratic freedom for granted.
BOOK CLUB
The book for discussion at the September meeting will be “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society” by Mary Ann Shaffer. “January 1946: writer Juliet Ashton receives a letter from a stranger, a founding member of the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. And so begins a remarkable tale of the island of Guernsey during the German occupation, and of a society as extraordinary as its name.” The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, September 29 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.
CIRCULATION
Circulation for the month of August 2009 was 3,890 items, including 1,880 Books, 21 Cameras and Toys, 4 Discovery Packs, 388 DVD Rentals, 208 Audio and CD, 78 Periodicals, 290 Internet Users, 14 Puzzles, and 575 New Material Check-Outs. Three Story Hours were held with 40 in attendance. Twenty-six registrations for the month included: Caseville 8, Chandler 8, Fairhaven 1, McKinley 3, Oliver 3, and Winsor 3.
NEW MATERIALS
JA FICTION:
The Bag of Bones
YA FICTION:
The Vampire Diaries:
-The Awakening and the Struggle by L.J. Smith
-The Fury and Dark Reunion by L.J. Smith
The Mortal Instruments:
-City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
-City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare
Blue Blood Novels:
-Blue Bloods by Melissa De La Cruz
-Masquerade by Melissa De La Cruz
The Immortals:
-Evermore by Alyson Noel
-Blue Moon by Alyson Noel
BEGINNER FICTION:
I Can Read! Fancy Nancy:
(8 books)
-Sees Stars
-Pajama Day
-The Dazzling Book Report
-The Show Must Go On
-Poison Ivy Expert
-At the Museum
-The Boy from Paris by Jane O’Connor
The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to have Olympic gold medalist and 2008 WNBA Rookie of the Year Candace Parker as honorary chair of Library Card Sign-up Month. Candace will “let Americans know that a library card is the ‘smartest card’ in every wallet.” It is very easy to sing up for a library card. Residents and property owners in the townships of Chandler, McKinley, Winsor, Caseville, Fairhaven, and Oliver, who are three years of age or older, are eligible to register for free library cards. Children under 18 years of age must have the application signed by a parent or legal guardian.
BOOKPAGE
The September 2009 issue of BookPage has arrived and can be found in the library’s Information Center. “A monthly general interest review, BookPage covers the best in new releases. BookPage typically reviews up to 100 of each month’s new fiction, nonfiction, business, children’s, spoken word audio and how-to books. The tone is upbeat and literate, focusing on bestsellers as well as new discoveries.
STORY HOUR
“Honey Bees” will be the theme held on Tuesday, September 29, 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.
BANNED BOOKS WEEK
The week of September 26 through October 3, 2009 marks the 28th anniversary of Banned Books Week, which is an annual celebration of the freedom to read. “Each year, librarians, booksellers, teachers, and countless others take this opportunity to highlight the importance of intellectual freedom and remind us not to take this precious democratic freedom for granted.
BOOK CLUB
The book for discussion at the September meeting will be “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society” by Mary Ann Shaffer. “January 1946: writer Juliet Ashton receives a letter from a stranger, a founding member of the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. And so begins a remarkable tale of the island of Guernsey during the German occupation, and of a society as extraordinary as its name.” The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, September 29 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.
CIRCULATION
Circulation for the month of August 2009 was 3,890 items, including 1,880 Books, 21 Cameras and Toys, 4 Discovery Packs, 388 DVD Rentals, 208 Audio and CD, 78 Periodicals, 290 Internet Users, 14 Puzzles, and 575 New Material Check-Outs. Three Story Hours were held with 40 in attendance. Twenty-six registrations for the month included: Caseville 8, Chandler 8, Fairhaven 1, McKinley 3, Oliver 3, and Winsor 3.
NEW MATERIALS
JA FICTION:
The Bag of Bones
YA FICTION:
The Vampire Diaries:
-The Awakening and the Struggle by L.J. Smith
-The Fury and Dark Reunion by L.J. Smith
The Mortal Instruments:
-City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
-City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare
Blue Blood Novels:
-Blue Bloods by Melissa De La Cruz
-Masquerade by Melissa De La Cruz
The Immortals:
-Evermore by Alyson Noel
-Blue Moon by Alyson Noel
BEGINNER FICTION:
I Can Read! Fancy Nancy:
(8 books)
-Sees Stars
-Pajama Day
-The Dazzling Book Report
-The Show Must Go On
-Poison Ivy Expert
-At the Museum
-The Boy from Paris by Jane O’Connor
Monday, September 14, 2009
SEPTEMBER IS LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH
The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to have Olympic gold medalist and 2008 WNBA Rookie of the Year Candace Parker as honorary chair of Library Card Sign-up Month. Candace will “let Americans know that a library card is the ‘smartest card’ in every wallet.” It is very easy to sing up for a library card. Residents and property owners in the townships of Chandler, McKinley, Winsor, Caseville, Fairhaven, and Oliver, who are three years of age or older, are eligible to register for free library cards. Children under 18 years of age must have the application signed by a parent or legal guardian.
BOOKPAGE
The September 2009 issue of BookPage has arrived and can be found in the library’s Information Center. “A monthly general interest review, BookPage covers the best in new releases. BookPage typically reviews up to 100 of each month’s new fiction, nonfiction, business, children’s, spoken word audio and how-to books. The tone is upbeat and literate, focusing on bestsellers as well as new discoveries.
PASSPORT FAIR-SEPTEMBER 17TH
The Pigeon District Library is hosting a Passport Fair on Thursday, September 17th from 1:30 PM to 6:00 PM in the library’s Community Room. An adult passport including the picture is $115.00. If you bring a picture of yourself, the cost is $100.00, but the picture must be acceptable. A child’s passport is $65.00, but is only good for 5 years. Prospective consumers need to bring their birth certificate with the embossed seal and a picture ID, like a driver’s license. Check or cash are the acceptable methods of payment.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
There will be no Lap-Sit or Pre-School Story Hour on September 22, 2009. Lap-Sit and Story Hour will resume on September 29, 2009 at their scheduled times. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel
MILITARY MAILING DAY-SEPTEMBER 25TH
The Pigeon Rotary and Pigeon District Library are hosting Military Mailing Day on Friday, September 25th from 10 AM - 2 PM in the library’s Community Room. Local postal employees from the Pigeon Post Office and volunteers will assemble gift packages which will be mailed to service men and women.
Individuals and businesses who wish to donate items for the mailing may drop them off at the Pigeon District Library or the Pigeon office of Independent Bank. The list of suggested items includes: FOOD-All chips, Cheetos, Pringles, Combos, Breakfast Bars, Beef Jerky, Gum, Cookies, Popcorn, Poptarts, Ramon Noodles, Licorice, Hard Candy, Canned Peanuts; TOILETRIES-Shampoo, Hair Conditioner, Bar Soap, Sunscreen, Combs, Hairbrushes, Tooth Brushes, Toothpaste, Dental Floss, Lip Balm, Roll-on Deodorant (No Aerosol), Female Items, Non-Alcoholic Wipes; OTHER-Tums, Envelopes, Paper, Used Books, Facial Tissue, Shower Shoes, Batteries (AA or AAA), Pens, Pencils, Magazines, Toilet Tissue, Socks.
*Restrictions apply to some items not listed. Call your Post Office if you are unsure about your contributions.
This list can also be found on the library’s website at www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com. Look for the “Military Mailing Day” link near the bottom of the page. Monetary contributions to cover the postage cost can be sent to: Independent Bank, PO Box 229, Pigeon 48755. If you wish to help assemble these packages on September 25th, please call Jeanette Bach at the Pigeon District Library (453-2341) so your name can be added to the list of volunteers.
THANK YOU!
The library staff would like to thank Guyneth Conners for her 12-issue gift subscription to Smithsonian Magazine. Thank you, Guyneth! Patrons will enjoy this magazine.
BANNED BOOKS WEEK
The week of September 26 through October 3, 2009 marks the 28th anniversary of Banned Books Week, which is an annual celebration of the freedom to read. “Each year, librarians, booksellers, teachers and countless others take this opportunity to highlight the importance of intellectual freedom and remind us not to take this precious democratic freedom for granted.”
BOOK CLUB
The book for discussion at the September meeting will be “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society” by Mary Ann Shaffer. “January 1946: writer Juliet Ashton receives a letter from a stranger, a founding member of the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. And so begins a remarkable tale of the island of Guernsey during the German occupation, and of a society as extraordinary as its name.” The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, September 29 at 6:30 AM. 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.
The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to have Olympic gold medalist and 2008 WNBA Rookie of the Year Candace Parker as honorary chair of Library Card Sign-up Month. Candace will “let Americans know that a library card is the ‘smartest card’ in every wallet.” It is very easy to sing up for a library card. Residents and property owners in the townships of Chandler, McKinley, Winsor, Caseville, Fairhaven, and Oliver, who are three years of age or older, are eligible to register for free library cards. Children under 18 years of age must have the application signed by a parent or legal guardian.
BOOKPAGE
The September 2009 issue of BookPage has arrived and can be found in the library’s Information Center. “A monthly general interest review, BookPage covers the best in new releases. BookPage typically reviews up to 100 of each month’s new fiction, nonfiction, business, children’s, spoken word audio and how-to books. The tone is upbeat and literate, focusing on bestsellers as well as new discoveries.
PASSPORT FAIR-SEPTEMBER 17TH
The Pigeon District Library is hosting a Passport Fair on Thursday, September 17th from 1:30 PM to 6:00 PM in the library’s Community Room. An adult passport including the picture is $115.00. If you bring a picture of yourself, the cost is $100.00, but the picture must be acceptable. A child’s passport is $65.00, but is only good for 5 years. Prospective consumers need to bring their birth certificate with the embossed seal and a picture ID, like a driver’s license. Check or cash are the acceptable methods of payment.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
There will be no Lap-Sit or Pre-School Story Hour on September 22, 2009. Lap-Sit and Story Hour will resume on September 29, 2009 at their scheduled times. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel
MILITARY MAILING DAY-SEPTEMBER 25TH
The Pigeon Rotary and Pigeon District Library are hosting Military Mailing Day on Friday, September 25th from 10 AM - 2 PM in the library’s Community Room. Local postal employees from the Pigeon Post Office and volunteers will assemble gift packages which will be mailed to service men and women.
Individuals and businesses who wish to donate items for the mailing may drop them off at the Pigeon District Library or the Pigeon office of Independent Bank. The list of suggested items includes: FOOD-All chips, Cheetos, Pringles, Combos, Breakfast Bars, Beef Jerky, Gum, Cookies, Popcorn, Poptarts, Ramon Noodles, Licorice, Hard Candy, Canned Peanuts; TOILETRIES-Shampoo, Hair Conditioner, Bar Soap, Sunscreen, Combs, Hairbrushes, Tooth Brushes, Toothpaste, Dental Floss, Lip Balm, Roll-on Deodorant (No Aerosol), Female Items, Non-Alcoholic Wipes; OTHER-Tums, Envelopes, Paper, Used Books, Facial Tissue, Shower Shoes, Batteries (AA or AAA), Pens, Pencils, Magazines, Toilet Tissue, Socks.
*Restrictions apply to some items not listed. Call your Post Office if you are unsure about your contributions.
This list can also be found on the library’s website at www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com. Look for the “Military Mailing Day” link near the bottom of the page. Monetary contributions to cover the postage cost can be sent to: Independent Bank, PO Box 229, Pigeon 48755. If you wish to help assemble these packages on September 25th, please call Jeanette Bach at the Pigeon District Library (453-2341) so your name can be added to the list of volunteers.
THANK YOU!
The library staff would like to thank Guyneth Conners for her 12-issue gift subscription to Smithsonian Magazine. Thank you, Guyneth! Patrons will enjoy this magazine.
BANNED BOOKS WEEK
The week of September 26 through October 3, 2009 marks the 28th anniversary of Banned Books Week, which is an annual celebration of the freedom to read. “Each year, librarians, booksellers, teachers and countless others take this opportunity to highlight the importance of intellectual freedom and remind us not to take this precious democratic freedom for granted.”
BOOK CLUB
The book for discussion at the September meeting will be “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society” by Mary Ann Shaffer. “January 1946: writer Juliet Ashton receives a letter from a stranger, a founding member of the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. And so begins a remarkable tale of the island of Guernsey during the German occupation, and of a society as extraordinary as its name.” The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, September 29 at 6:30 AM. 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.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
SATURDAY LIBRARY HOURS
Starting September 5, Saturday hours for the library will return to the regular Saturday hours of 9 AM – 3 PM. Weekday hours remain unchanged: Monday and Friday 9 AM – 5 PM; Tuesday and Thursday 9 AM – 7 PM.
USED BOOK SALE
The Friends of the Pigeon District Library will be having its September Used Book Sale on Saturday, September 5, 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 bookshelf to the right of the aquarium in the Children’s Room.
LIBRARY CLOSED
The library will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 7th. The library will reopen at its regular time of 9 AM on Tuesday, September 8th.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
There will be no Lap-Sit or Pre-School Story Hour on September 8, 2009. Lap-Sit and Story Hour will resume on September 15, 2009 at their scheduled times. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel.
LIBRARY CLOSED SEPTEMBER 10TH
In response to the Governor’s Executive Order closing the Library of Michigan, the Pigeon District Library will join other libraries across Michigan and close its doors on Thursday, September 10, 2009 so staff can attend an event promoted by the Michigan Library Association and the Michigan Library Consortium.
The September 10th Rally will demonstrate to officials in Lansing that libraries are important to people and their daily lives. Organizers hope to convince legislators to maintain $10 million in state aid to libraries and to support efforts to keep the Library of Michigan as a whole unit with the state government. The goal, also, is to convince the Governor to include library officials on the planning committee which will determine the use of the building and collections currently housed in the Michigan Historical Center and Library of Michigan building.
All library supporters are invited to attend this event. For more information, visit our website at www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com and click on the “Protect Michigan Libraries” link at the bottom of our home page.
BOOKPAGE
The September 2009 issue of BookPage has arrived and can be found in the library’s Information Center. “A monthly general interest review, BookPage covers the best in new releases. BookPage typically reviews up to 100 of each month’s new fiction, nonfiction, business, children’s, spoken word audio and how-to books. The tone is upbeat and literate, focusing on bestsellers as well as new discoveries.
PASSPORT FAIR
The Pigeon District Library is hosting a Passport Fair on Thursday, September 17th from 1:30 PM to 6:00 PM in the library’s Community Room. An adult passport including the picture is $115.00. If you bring a picture of yourself, the cost is $100.00, but the picture must be acceptable. A child’s passport is $65.00, but is only good for 5 years. Prospective consumers need to bring their birth certificate with the embossed seal and a picture ID, like a driver’s license. Check or cash are the acceptable methods of payment.
DON’T FORGET YOUR LIBRARY CARD
To prevent errors from occurring, library patrons are required to present their library card or driver’s license when checking out library materials. If you are having someone else pick up your library items, you must give that person your library card or call ahead of time to let us know who will be picking up your library materials.
LET THE READING ADVENTURE BEGINS!
“Reading together from the start is one of the most important things you can do to help your child succeed in school and life. Target generously sponsors Michigan Reads! One State, One Children’s Book program. Join the whole state in sharing the adventures of The Pout-Pout Fish by Deborah Diesen. For more information, visit www.michigan.gov/michiganreads.” The Pigeon District Library will be scheduling several story hours during the month of September for children to learn how Mr. Fish turns his pout into a smile.
Starting September 5, Saturday hours for the library will return to the regular Saturday hours of 9 AM – 3 PM. Weekday hours remain unchanged: Monday and Friday 9 AM – 5 PM; Tuesday and Thursday 9 AM – 7 PM.
USED BOOK SALE
The Friends of the Pigeon District Library will be having its September Used Book Sale on Saturday, September 5, 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 bookshelf to the right of the aquarium in the Children’s Room.
LIBRARY CLOSED
The library will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 7th. The library will reopen at its regular time of 9 AM on Tuesday, September 8th.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
There will be no Lap-Sit or Pre-School Story Hour on September 8, 2009. Lap-Sit and Story Hour will resume on September 15, 2009 at their scheduled times. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel.
LIBRARY CLOSED SEPTEMBER 10TH
In response to the Governor’s Executive Order closing the Library of Michigan, the Pigeon District Library will join other libraries across Michigan and close its doors on Thursday, September 10, 2009 so staff can attend an event promoted by the Michigan Library Association and the Michigan Library Consortium.
The September 10th Rally will demonstrate to officials in Lansing that libraries are important to people and their daily lives. Organizers hope to convince legislators to maintain $10 million in state aid to libraries and to support efforts to keep the Library of Michigan as a whole unit with the state government. The goal, also, is to convince the Governor to include library officials on the planning committee which will determine the use of the building and collections currently housed in the Michigan Historical Center and Library of Michigan building.
All library supporters are invited to attend this event. For more information, visit our website at www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com and click on the “Protect Michigan Libraries” link at the bottom of our home page.
BOOKPAGE
The September 2009 issue of BookPage has arrived and can be found in the library’s Information Center. “A monthly general interest review, BookPage covers the best in new releases. BookPage typically reviews up to 100 of each month’s new fiction, nonfiction, business, children’s, spoken word audio and how-to books. The tone is upbeat and literate, focusing on bestsellers as well as new discoveries.
PASSPORT FAIR
The Pigeon District Library is hosting a Passport Fair on Thursday, September 17th from 1:30 PM to 6:00 PM in the library’s Community Room. An adult passport including the picture is $115.00. If you bring a picture of yourself, the cost is $100.00, but the picture must be acceptable. A child’s passport is $65.00, but is only good for 5 years. Prospective consumers need to bring their birth certificate with the embossed seal and a picture ID, like a driver’s license. Check or cash are the acceptable methods of payment.
DON’T FORGET YOUR LIBRARY CARD
To prevent errors from occurring, library patrons are required to present their library card or driver’s license when checking out library materials. If you are having someone else pick up your library items, you must give that person your library card or call ahead of time to let us know who will be picking up your library materials.
LET THE READING ADVENTURE BEGINS!
“Reading together from the start is one of the most important things you can do to help your child succeed in school and life. Target generously sponsors Michigan Reads! One State, One Children’s Book program. Join the whole state in sharing the adventures of The Pout-Pout Fish by Deborah Diesen. For more information, visit www.michigan.gov/michiganreads.” The Pigeon District Library will be scheduling several story hours during the month of September for children to learn how Mr. Fish turns his pout into a smile.
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