PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Christmas.” will be the theme for Tuesday, December 21, 2010. There will be only one story hour for both sessions. The session will begin at 10:30 AM. The children will be singing Christmas carols at a local senior citizen facility. One half-hour session is usually 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.
FOOD FOR FINES-DECEMBER 20-31, 2010
Start the year 2011 free of fines. For every canned/boxed item you bring to the library, we will reduce your fine by $1.00. These non-perishable items will then be given to the local food pantry to replenish their shelves.
HOLIDAYS DVD RENTALS-DECEMBER 20-31, 2010
From December 20 to 31ST, patrons can rent DVDs at half-price for the holiday season. The rental period is still 2 days for a new DVD, and 3 days for DVDs that have been in our collection 90 days or more.
BOOKPAGE
The December 2010 issue of BookPage has arrived and can be found in the library’s Information Center. “A monthly general interest book review, BookPage covers the best in new releases. BookPage typically reviews up to 100 of each month’s new fiction, nonfiction, business, children’s, audio, and how-to books. The tone is upbeat and literate, focusing on bestsellers as well as new discoveries.” BookPage can also be accessed through the internet at www.bookpage.com.
LIBRARY HOURS
Library hours are Monday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Tuesday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Thursday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
COFFEE TIME AT THE LIBRARY
Hot coffee, cocoa, and tea are available on Thursdays in the Reference Room of the library. Come and relax with a cup of coffee, cocoa, or tea while reading the newspaper or visiting with fellow readers.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
When the weather outside gets frightful, please call the library or listen to WLEW to make sure the library will be open for your reading needs.
MICHIGAN ELECTRONIC LIBRARY (MeL)
The Michigan eLibrary (http://mel.org) provides all Michigan residents with free access to online full-text articles, full-text books, digital images, and other valuable research information at any time via the Internet; and provides an easy-to-use interlibrary loan system to allow Michigan residents to borrow books and other library materials for free from participating Michigan libraries.
You can access the MeL databases, through our library website at www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com. Click on the MeL (Michigan eLibrary) link which is located in the middle of our homepage. From the next screen click on “MeL Databases” to view the list of 50+ databases which are listed in alphabetical order.
Each week the Pigeon District Library will introduce one of the databases in the Michigan eLibrary. The database chosen for this week is “Educator’s Reference Complete. This database is recommended for educators and parents. Educator's Reference Complete is a selection of more than 450 full-text academic journals, hundreds of full-text reports, and many premier reference sources. Included content focuses on educational principles, child development and psychology, and best practices in education. Majority of the full-text titles included are also found in the ERIC database. The database is updated daily and provides 24-hour access from school or home.” Patrons are able to access this database from home is they have internet access and are a Michigan resident or have access to a Michigan library.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Friday, November 12, 2010
USBORNE BOOK FAIR
The Pigeon District Library will be hosting an Usborne Book Fair on Monday, November 15th from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Tuesday, November 16th from
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. On-line shopping is available at www.buildinggreatreaders.com. Click on the “Pigeon District Library” link to shop for a variety of books and to give the gift of reading.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Homemade Bread Day” will be the theme for Tuesday, November 16, 2010. 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.
ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
During the spring and fall the Pigeon District Library is offers a once-a-month late afternoon program for preschoolers and for children in grades DK-2. The program for preschoolers and grades DK-2 will include a story, craft, and other activities. Our next enrichment session will be in the spring, which will include the months of March, April, and May. Please call at 453-2341 for further information.
LIBRARY HOURS
Library hours are Monday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Tuesday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Thursday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
BOOKPAGE
The November 2010 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.”
FRIENDS OF THE PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY
You can support the library by becoming a member of the Friends of the Pigeon District Library. Initial membership is $10.00 and then $5.00 each year thereafter. Join us at our next meeting on November 18, 2010 at 5:00 PM.
HURON AREA WRITERS GROUP (HAWG)
The Huron Area Writer’s Group will be having their monthly meeting November 18th, 2010 at 6:30 PM. All writers, no matter what skill level, are invited to the HAWG meeting.
COFFEE TIME AT THE LIBRARY
Hot coffee, cocoa, and tea are available on Thursdays in the Reference Room of the library. Come and relax with a cup of coffee, cocoa, or tea while reading the newspaper or visiting with fellow readers.
LIBRARY CLOSED
The library will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 25th. The library will reopen at its regular time of 9 AM on Friday, November 27th.
BOOK CLUB
The book for discussion at the November meeting will be a book of choice. Readers will bring in books they have read and hold discussions about the selected materials. The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, November 30 at 6:30 PM. If you or someone you know would like to join us for this discussion, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel
The Pigeon District Library will be hosting an Usborne Book Fair on Monday, November 15th from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Tuesday, November 16th from
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. On-line shopping is available at www.buildinggreatreaders.com. Click on the “Pigeon District Library” link to shop for a variety of books and to give the gift of reading.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Homemade Bread Day” will be the theme for Tuesday, November 16, 2010. 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.
ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
During the spring and fall the Pigeon District Library is offers a once-a-month late afternoon program for preschoolers and for children in grades DK-2. The program for preschoolers and grades DK-2 will include a story, craft, and other activities. Our next enrichment session will be in the spring, which will include the months of March, April, and May. Please call at 453-2341 for further information.
LIBRARY HOURS
Library hours are Monday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Tuesday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Thursday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
BOOKPAGE
The November 2010 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.”
FRIENDS OF THE PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY
You can support the library by becoming a member of the Friends of the Pigeon District Library. Initial membership is $10.00 and then $5.00 each year thereafter. Join us at our next meeting on November 18, 2010 at 5:00 PM.
HURON AREA WRITERS GROUP (HAWG)
The Huron Area Writer’s Group will be having their monthly meeting November 18th, 2010 at 6:30 PM. All writers, no matter what skill level, are invited to the HAWG meeting.
COFFEE TIME AT THE LIBRARY
Hot coffee, cocoa, and tea are available on Thursdays in the Reference Room of the library. Come and relax with a cup of coffee, cocoa, or tea while reading the newspaper or visiting with fellow readers.
LIBRARY CLOSED
The library will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 25th. The library will reopen at its regular time of 9 AM on Friday, November 27th.
BOOK CLUB
The book for discussion at the November meeting will be a book of choice. Readers will bring in books they have read and hold discussions about the selected materials. The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, November 30 at 6:30 PM. If you or someone you know would like to join us for this discussion, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
MILITARY MAILING DAY
Military Mailing is a collaborative effort of the Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Schools, Pigeon District Library, Pigeon Post Office, and Pigeon Rotary. Our next Military Mailing Day is scheduled for Tuesday, November 9th from 1 PM – 5 PM in the library’s Community Room. Volunteers, under the direction of Pigeon Postmaster Peggy Hoppe, will assemble gift packages for service men and women.
The post office provides the flat rate mailing boxes and tape and monetary donations cover the cost of mailing the boxes that will be packed. Donated items may be dropped off at the library. Monetary donations may be left with Steve Langford at the Pigeon branch of Independent Bank. Names and addresses of men and women serving in any branch of the U.S. military may be given to Peggy Hoppe at the Pigeon Post Office.
You are able to pick up or view a list of items that can be donated for Military Mailing by visiting the library, or viewing the list at the library’s web site http://www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com/. Look for the link in the lower right hand corner of our homepage. Thank you for your support!
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Hug a Bear Day” will be the theme for Tuesday, November 9, 2010. 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.
ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
During the fall the Pigeon District Library is offering a once-a-month late afternoon program for preschoolers and for children in grades K-2. The program for preschoolers and grades K-2 will include a story, craft, and other activities. These fall programs will continue through November. Please call at 453-2341 for further information.
Program Theme: “Bugs, Bats, and Bears—Oh My!” Time of program is 4:00 PM in the library’s Community Room. The schedule for the afternoon program is as follows:
November 9: K-2 Session
LIBRARY HOURS
Starting in November, the library will be closing at 6 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The library hours will be Monday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Tuesday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Thursday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
FREE FAMILY MOVIE
Thursday, November 11 at 4:30 PM
“Toy Story 3” Rated: G Time: 104 minutes
“As Andy prepares to leave for college, his loyal toys find they have been donated to the Sunnyside Daycare, where untamed tots with their sticky little fingers do not play nice. So it's all for one and one for all as they join Barbie's counterpart Ken, a thespian hedgehog named Mr. Pricklepants, and a pink, strawberry-scented teddy bear called Lots-o'-Huggin' Bear to plan their great escape and ensure that no toy gets left behind.”
The movie will be shown on the 7 foot by 7 foot screen in the library’s Community Room. Popcorn will be provided and movie goers may bring their own, non-alcoholic beverages.
USBORNE BOOK FAIR
The Pigeon District Library will be hosting an Usborne Book Fair on Monday, November 15th from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Tuesday, November 16th from
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. On-line shopping is available at http://www.buildinggreatreaders.com/. Click on the “Pigeon District Library” link to shop for a variety of books and to give the gift of reading.
BOOKPAGE
The November 2010 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.”
FRIENDS OF THE PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY
You can support the library by becoming a member of the Friends of the Pigeon District Library. Initial membership is $10.00 and then $5.00 each year thereafter. Join us at our next meeting on November 18, 2010 at 5:00 PM.
HURON AREA WRITERS GROUP (HAWG)
The Huron Area Writer’s Group will be having their monthly meeting November 18th, 2010 at 6:30 PM. All writers, no matter what skill level, are invited to the HAWG meeting.
Military Mailing is a collaborative effort of the Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Schools, Pigeon District Library, Pigeon Post Office, and Pigeon Rotary. Our next Military Mailing Day is scheduled for Tuesday, November 9th from 1 PM – 5 PM in the library’s Community Room. Volunteers, under the direction of Pigeon Postmaster Peggy Hoppe, will assemble gift packages for service men and women.
The post office provides the flat rate mailing boxes and tape and monetary donations cover the cost of mailing the boxes that will be packed. Donated items may be dropped off at the library. Monetary donations may be left with Steve Langford at the Pigeon branch of Independent Bank. Names and addresses of men and women serving in any branch of the U.S. military may be given to Peggy Hoppe at the Pigeon Post Office.
You are able to pick up or view a list of items that can be donated for Military Mailing by visiting the library, or viewing the list at the library’s web site http://www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com/. Look for the link in the lower right hand corner of our homepage. Thank you for your support!
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Hug a Bear Day” will be the theme for Tuesday, November 9, 2010. 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.
ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
During the fall the Pigeon District Library is offering a once-a-month late afternoon program for preschoolers and for children in grades K-2. The program for preschoolers and grades K-2 will include a story, craft, and other activities. These fall programs will continue through November. Please call at 453-2341 for further information.
Program Theme: “Bugs, Bats, and Bears—Oh My!” Time of program is 4:00 PM in the library’s Community Room. The schedule for the afternoon program is as follows:
November 9: K-2 Session
LIBRARY HOURS
Starting in November, the library will be closing at 6 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The library hours will be Monday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Tuesday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Thursday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
FREE FAMILY MOVIE
Thursday, November 11 at 4:30 PM
“Toy Story 3” Rated: G Time: 104 minutes
“As Andy prepares to leave for college, his loyal toys find they have been donated to the Sunnyside Daycare, where untamed tots with their sticky little fingers do not play nice. So it's all for one and one for all as they join Barbie's counterpart Ken, a thespian hedgehog named Mr. Pricklepants, and a pink, strawberry-scented teddy bear called Lots-o'-Huggin' Bear to plan their great escape and ensure that no toy gets left behind.”
The movie will be shown on the 7 foot by 7 foot screen in the library’s Community Room. Popcorn will be provided and movie goers may bring their own, non-alcoholic beverages.
USBORNE BOOK FAIR
The Pigeon District Library will be hosting an Usborne Book Fair on Monday, November 15th from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Tuesday, November 16th from
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. On-line shopping is available at http://www.buildinggreatreaders.com/. Click on the “Pigeon District Library” link to shop for a variety of books and to give the gift of reading.
BOOKPAGE
The November 2010 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.”
FRIENDS OF THE PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY
You can support the library by becoming a member of the Friends of the Pigeon District Library. Initial membership is $10.00 and then $5.00 each year thereafter. Join us at our next meeting on November 18, 2010 at 5:00 PM.
HURON AREA WRITERS GROUP (HAWG)
The Huron Area Writer’s Group will be having their monthly meeting November 18th, 2010 at 6:30 PM. All writers, no matter what skill level, are invited to the HAWG meeting.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Cookie Monster’s Birthday” will be the theme for Tuesday, November 2, 2010. 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.
PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL
On November 2, 2010 the voters in Chandler, McKinley, and Winsor townships will vote on the following Proposal:
Shall the Pigeon District Library be authorized to levy a tax annually upon the taxable value of all taxable property within the district of the Pigeon District Library in an amount not to exceed 1.0 mill ($1.00 for each $1,000 of taxable value) for a period of four (4) years, 2011 through 2014, inclusive, to provide funds for all Library purposes authorized by law?
This millage is a renewal of the previously authorized millage of 1.0 mill which will expire following the 2010 levy. This millage is estimated to provide revenues of $158,610 in 2011, the first year of the levy.
Yes ___
No ___
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF MICHIGAN 2010 VOTING GUIDE
Copies of the League of Women Voters of Michigan 2010 Nonpartisan Voter Guide are available at the library to assist voters as they prepare for the General Election which will be held on Tuesday, November 2. “The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.”
ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
During the fall the Pigeon District Library is offering a once-a-month late afternoon program for preschoolers and for children in grades K-2. The program for preschoolers and grades K-2 will include a story, craft, and other activities. These fall programs will continue through November. Please call at 453-2341 for further information.
Program Theme: “Bugs, Bats, and Bears—Oh My!” Time of program is 4:00 PM in the library’s Community Room. The schedule for the afternoon program is as follows:
Bears-November 2: Preschool Session; Bears-November 9: K-2 Session
LIBRARY HOURS
Starting Nov. 2, the library will be closing at 6PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The library hours will be Monday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Tuesday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Thursday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
FOPDL HOLIDAY BOOK SALE
The Friends of the Pigeon District Library will be having a Holiday Book Sale on Saturday, November 6, 2010 from 9:00 AM – 3 PM. The sale will be located in the Community Room of the library. This will be a great time to purchase new or gently used books for holiday gift giving.
USED BOOK SALE
The Friends of the Pigeon District Library will be having its November Used Book Sale
on Saturday, November 6, 2010, in the Reference Room of the library from 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM. Prices range from $.25 to $3.00. Also, don’t forget the On-Going Used Book Sale. Selected hardcover and paperback books are always on the bookshelves near the circulation counter.
MILITARY MAILING DAY
Military Mailing is a collaborative effort of the Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Schools, Pigeon District Library, Pigeon Post Office, and Pigeon Rotary. Our next Military Mailing Day is scheduled for Tuesday, November 9th from 1 PM – 5 PM in the library’s Community Room. Volunteers, under the direction of Pigeon Postmaster Peggy Hoppe, will assemble gift packages for service men and women.
The post office provides the flat rate mailing boxes and tape and monetary donations cover the cost of mailing the boxes that will be packed. Donated items may be dropped off at the library. Monetary donations may be left with Steve Langford at the Pigeon branch of Independent Bank. Names and addresses of men and women serving in any branch of the U.S. military may be given to Peggy Hoppe at the Pigeon Post Office.
You are able to pick up or view a list of items that can be donated for Military Mailing by visiting the library, or viewing the list at the library’s web site www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com. Look for the link in the lower right hand corner of our homepage. Thank you for your support!
FREE FAMILY MOVIE
Thursday, November 11 at 4:30 PM
“Toy Story 3” Rated: G Time: 104 minutes
“As Andy prepares to leave for college, his loyal toys find they have been donated to the Sunnyside Daycare, where untamed tots with their sticky little fingers do not play nice. So it's all for one and one for all as they join Barbie's counterpart Ken, a thespian hedgehog named Mr. Pricklepants, and a pink, strawberry-scented teddy bear called Lots-o'-Huggin' Bear to plan their great escape and ensure that no toy gets left behind.”
The movie will be shown on the 7 foot by 7 foot screen in the library’s Community Room. Popcorn will be provided and movie goers may bring their own, non-alcoholic beverages.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Cookie Monster’s Birthday” will be the theme for Tuesday, November 2, 2010. 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.
PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL
On November 2, 2010 the voters in Chandler, McKinley, and Winsor townships will vote on the following Proposal:
Shall the Pigeon District Library be authorized to levy a tax annually upon the taxable value of all taxable property within the district of the Pigeon District Library in an amount not to exceed 1.0 mill ($1.00 for each $1,000 of taxable value) for a period of four (4) years, 2011 through 2014, inclusive, to provide funds for all Library purposes authorized by law?
This millage is a renewal of the previously authorized millage of 1.0 mill which will expire following the 2010 levy. This millage is estimated to provide revenues of $158,610 in 2011, the first year of the levy.
Yes ___
No ___
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF MICHIGAN 2010 VOTING GUIDE
Copies of the League of Women Voters of Michigan 2010 Nonpartisan Voter Guide are available at the library to assist voters as they prepare for the General Election which will be held on Tuesday, November 2. “The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.”
ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
During the fall the Pigeon District Library is offering a once-a-month late afternoon program for preschoolers and for children in grades K-2. The program for preschoolers and grades K-2 will include a story, craft, and other activities. These fall programs will continue through November. Please call at 453-2341 for further information.
Program Theme: “Bugs, Bats, and Bears—Oh My!” Time of program is 4:00 PM in the library’s Community Room. The schedule for the afternoon program is as follows:
Bears-November 2: Preschool Session; Bears-November 9: K-2 Session
LIBRARY HOURS
Starting Nov. 2, the library will be closing at 6PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The library hours will be Monday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Tuesday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Thursday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
FOPDL HOLIDAY BOOK SALE
The Friends of the Pigeon District Library will be having a Holiday Book Sale on Saturday, November 6, 2010 from 9:00 AM – 3 PM. The sale will be located in the Community Room of the library. This will be a great time to purchase new or gently used books for holiday gift giving.
USED BOOK SALE
The Friends of the Pigeon District Library will be having its November Used Book Sale
on Saturday, November 6, 2010, in the Reference Room of the library from 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM. Prices range from $.25 to $3.00. Also, don’t forget the On-Going Used Book Sale. Selected hardcover and paperback books are always on the bookshelves near the circulation counter.
MILITARY MAILING DAY
Military Mailing is a collaborative effort of the Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Schools, Pigeon District Library, Pigeon Post Office, and Pigeon Rotary. Our next Military Mailing Day is scheduled for Tuesday, November 9th from 1 PM – 5 PM in the library’s Community Room. Volunteers, under the direction of Pigeon Postmaster Peggy Hoppe, will assemble gift packages for service men and women.
The post office provides the flat rate mailing boxes and tape and monetary donations cover the cost of mailing the boxes that will be packed. Donated items may be dropped off at the library. Monetary donations may be left with Steve Langford at the Pigeon branch of Independent Bank. Names and addresses of men and women serving in any branch of the U.S. military may be given to Peggy Hoppe at the Pigeon Post Office.
You are able to pick up or view a list of items that can be donated for Military Mailing by visiting the library, or viewing the list at the library’s web site www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com. Look for the link in the lower right hand corner of our homepage. Thank you for your support!
FREE FAMILY MOVIE
Thursday, November 11 at 4:30 PM
“Toy Story 3” Rated: G Time: 104 minutes
“As Andy prepares to leave for college, his loyal toys find they have been donated to the Sunnyside Daycare, where untamed tots with their sticky little fingers do not play nice. So it's all for one and one for all as they join Barbie's counterpart Ken, a thespian hedgehog named Mr. Pricklepants, and a pink, strawberry-scented teddy bear called Lots-o'-Huggin' Bear to plan their great escape and ensure that no toy gets left behind.”
The movie will be shown on the 7 foot by 7 foot screen in the library’s Community Room. Popcorn will be provided and movie goers may bring their own, non-alcoholic beverages.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“The Color Orange” will be the theme for Tuesday, October 26, 2010. 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.
COMPUTER ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
Do you need help with word processing, e-mail, or Internet searching? Volunteer Paul Gaeth will be in the Computer Lab to give assistance on Thursday, October 28th from 4:30 – 6:00 PM.
LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
The Pigeon District Library Board of Trustees will meet Thursday, October 28 at 4:30 PM in the library’s Community Room. The meeting is open to the public.
PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL
Shall the Pigeon District Library be authorized to levy a tax annually upon the taxable value of all taxable property within the district of the Pigeon District Library in an amount not to exceed 1.0 mill ($1.00 for each $1,000 of taxable value) for a period of four (4) years, 2011 through 2014, inclusive, to provide funds for all Library purposes authorized by law?
This millage is a renewal of the previously authorized millage of 1.0 mill which will expire following the 2010 levy. This millage is estimated to provide revenues of $158,610 in 2011, the first year of the levy.
Yes ___
No ___
On November 2, 2010 the voters in Chandler, McKinley, and Winsor townships will vote on this proposal.
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF MICHIGAN 2010 VOTING GUIDE
Copies of the League of Women Voters of Michigan 2010 Nonpartisan Voter Guide are available at the library to assist voters as they prepare for the General Election which will be held on Tuesday, November 2. “The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.”
ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
During the fall the Pigeon District Library is offering a once-a-month late afternoon program for preschoolers and for children in grades K-2. The program for preschoolers and grades K-2 will include a story, craft, and other activities. These fall programs will continue through November. Please call at 453-2341 for further information.
Program Theme: “Bugs, Bats, and Bears—Oh My!” Time of program is 4:00 PM in the library’s Community Room. The schedule for the afternoon program is as follows:
Bears-November 2: Preschool Session; Bears-November 9: K-2 Session
MILITARY MAILING DAY
Military Mailing is a collaborative effort of the Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Schools, Pigeon District Library, Pigeon Post Office, and Pigeon Rotary. Our next Military Mailing Day is scheduled for Tuesday, November 9th from 1 PM – 5 PM in the library’s Community Room. Volunteers, under the direction of Pigeon Postmaster Peggy Hoppe, will assemble gift packages for service men and women.
The post office provides the flat rate mailing boxes and tape and monetary donations cover the cost of mailing the boxes that will be packed. Donated items may be dropped off at the library. Monetary donations may be left with Steve Langford at the Pigeon branch of Independent Bank. Names and addresses of men and women serving in any branch of the U.S. military may be given to Peggy Hoppe at the Pigeon Post Office.
You are able to pick up or view a list of items that can be donated for Military Mailing by visiting the library, or viewing the list at the library’s web site www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com. Thank you for your support!
MICHIGAN ELECTRONIC LIBRARY (MeL)
The Michigan eLibrary (http://mel.org) provides all Michigan residents with free access to online full-text articles, full-text books, digital images, and other valuable research information at any time via the Internet; and provides an easy-to-use interlibrary loan system to allow Michigan residents to borrow books and other library materials for free from participating Michigan libraries.
You can access the MeL databases, through our library website at www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com. Click on the MeL (Michigan eLibrary) link which is located in the middle of our homepage. From the next screen click on “MeL Databases” to view the list of 50+ databases which are listed in alphabetical order.
Each week the Pigeon District Library will introduce one of the databases in the Michigan eLibrary. The database chosen for this week is the “CINAHL Basic.” This database is recommended for the general public and health professionals. CINAHL provides indexing for 2,931 journals with 1,000,000 records dating back to 1981, covering nursing, biomedicine, health sciences librarianship, complementary medicine, consumer health and 17 allied health disciplines. In addition, this database offers indexing to health care books, nursing dissertations, selected conference proceedings, standards of practice, educational software, audiovisuals and book chapters. Searchable cited references for more than 1,200 journals are also included. Full text material includes 70 journals plus legal cases, clinical innovations, critical paths, drug records, research instruments and clinical trials. This database contains only limited full text (70 journals).
Patrons are able to access this database from home if they have internet access and are a Michigan resident or have access to a Michigan library.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“The Color Orange” will be the theme for Tuesday, October 26, 2010. 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.
COMPUTER ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
Do you need help with word processing, e-mail, or Internet searching? Volunteer Paul Gaeth will be in the Computer Lab to give assistance on Thursday, October 28th from 4:30 – 6:00 PM.
LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
The Pigeon District Library Board of Trustees will meet Thursday, October 28 at 4:30 PM in the library’s Community Room. The meeting is open to the public.
PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL
Shall the Pigeon District Library be authorized to levy a tax annually upon the taxable value of all taxable property within the district of the Pigeon District Library in an amount not to exceed 1.0 mill ($1.00 for each $1,000 of taxable value) for a period of four (4) years, 2011 through 2014, inclusive, to provide funds for all Library purposes authorized by law?
This millage is a renewal of the previously authorized millage of 1.0 mill which will expire following the 2010 levy. This millage is estimated to provide revenues of $158,610 in 2011, the first year of the levy.
Yes ___
No ___
On November 2, 2010 the voters in Chandler, McKinley, and Winsor townships will vote on this proposal.
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF MICHIGAN 2010 VOTING GUIDE
Copies of the League of Women Voters of Michigan 2010 Nonpartisan Voter Guide are available at the library to assist voters as they prepare for the General Election which will be held on Tuesday, November 2. “The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.”
ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
During the fall the Pigeon District Library is offering a once-a-month late afternoon program for preschoolers and for children in grades K-2. The program for preschoolers and grades K-2 will include a story, craft, and other activities. These fall programs will continue through November. Please call at 453-2341 for further information.
Program Theme: “Bugs, Bats, and Bears—Oh My!” Time of program is 4:00 PM in the library’s Community Room. The schedule for the afternoon program is as follows:
Bears-November 2: Preschool Session; Bears-November 9: K-2 Session
MILITARY MAILING DAY
Military Mailing is a collaborative effort of the Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Schools, Pigeon District Library, Pigeon Post Office, and Pigeon Rotary. Our next Military Mailing Day is scheduled for Tuesday, November 9th from 1 PM – 5 PM in the library’s Community Room. Volunteers, under the direction of Pigeon Postmaster Peggy Hoppe, will assemble gift packages for service men and women.
The post office provides the flat rate mailing boxes and tape and monetary donations cover the cost of mailing the boxes that will be packed. Donated items may be dropped off at the library. Monetary donations may be left with Steve Langford at the Pigeon branch of Independent Bank. Names and addresses of men and women serving in any branch of the U.S. military may be given to Peggy Hoppe at the Pigeon Post Office.
You are able to pick up or view a list of items that can be donated for Military Mailing by visiting the library, or viewing the list at the library’s web site www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com. Thank you for your support!
MICHIGAN ELECTRONIC LIBRARY (MeL)
The Michigan eLibrary (http://mel.org) provides all Michigan residents with free access to online full-text articles, full-text books, digital images, and other valuable research information at any time via the Internet; and provides an easy-to-use interlibrary loan system to allow Michigan residents to borrow books and other library materials for free from participating Michigan libraries.
You can access the MeL databases, through our library website at www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com. Click on the MeL (Michigan eLibrary) link which is located in the middle of our homepage. From the next screen click on “MeL Databases” to view the list of 50+ databases which are listed in alphabetical order.
Each week the Pigeon District Library will introduce one of the databases in the Michigan eLibrary. The database chosen for this week is the “CINAHL Basic.” This database is recommended for the general public and health professionals. CINAHL provides indexing for 2,931 journals with 1,000,000 records dating back to 1981, covering nursing, biomedicine, health sciences librarianship, complementary medicine, consumer health and 17 allied health disciplines. In addition, this database offers indexing to health care books, nursing dissertations, selected conference proceedings, standards of practice, educational software, audiovisuals and book chapters. Searchable cited references for more than 1,200 journals are also included. Full text material includes 70 journals plus legal cases, clinical innovations, critical paths, drug records, research instruments and clinical trials. This database contains only limited full text (70 journals).
Patrons are able to access this database from home if they have internet access and are a Michigan resident or have access to a Michigan library.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Leaves” will be the theme for Tuesday, October 19, 2010. 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.
LET THE READING ADVENTURE BEGIN!
“Reading together from the start is one of the most important things you can do to help your child succeed in school and life.” Michigan Reads! One-State, One Book is generously sponsored by Target through the Library of Michigan. The book selected this year is “The Runaway Garden” by Jeffrey L. Schatzer. For more information, visit www.michigan.gov/michiganreads. The Pigeon District Library is busy making plans for a very special Michigan Reads! Family Event in October.
On Tuesday, October 19th, preschoolers through grade 2 and family members are invited to attend our Michigan Reads! Family Event. This event will start at 5:00 PM in the library’s Community Room. Monday, November 18th is the last day to register for this event. Attendance is limited to the first twenty-five families to register. Please stop by the library to register or call 989-453-2341. Enjoy FREE food, fun and festivities featuring the book “The Runaway Garden.”
COMPUTER ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
Do you need help with word processing, e-mail, or Internet searching? Volunteer Paul Gaeth will be in the Computer Lab in October to give assistance on Thursdays, 21st, and 28th from 4:30 – 6:00 PM.
ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
During the fall the Pigeon District Library is offering a once-a-month late afternoon program for preschoolers and for children in grades K-2. The program for preschoolers and grades K-2 will include a story, craft, and other activities. These fall programs will continue through November. Please call at 453-2341 for further information.
Program Theme: “Bugs, Bats, and Bears—Oh My!” Time of program is 4:00 PM in the library’s Community Room. The schedule for the afternoon program is as follows:
Bears-November 2: Preschool Session; Bears-November 9: K-2 Session
MICHIGAN ELECTRONIC LIBRARY (MeL)
The Michigan eLibrary (http://mel.org) provides all Michigan residents with free access to online full-text articles, full-text books, digital images, and other valuable research information at any time via the Internet; and provides an easy-to-use interlibrary loan system to allow Michigan residents to borrow books and other library materials for free from participating Michigan libraries.
You can access the MeL databases, through our library website at www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com. Click on the MeL (Michigan eLibrary) link which is located in the middle of our homepage. From the next screen click on “MeL Databases” to view the list of 50+ databases which are listed in alphabetical order.
Each week the Pigeon District Library will introduce one of the databases in the Michigan eLibrary. The database chosen for this week is the “ChiltonLibrary.com”. This database is recommended for the general user and is full text. “ChiltonLibrary.com represents the most authoritative automotive repair information available to car owners. There are thousands of year, make, and model combinations covering the most popular vehicles of the past 30 years, plus additional coverage of specialty models. ChiltonLibrary.com gives you the confidence to service or repair virtually any system on your vehicle.” Patrons are able to access this database from home if they have internet access and are a Michigan resident or have access to a Michigan library.
FREE FAMILY MOVIE
Thursday, October 21 at 4:30 PM.
“How to Train Your Dragon” Rated: PG Time: 98 minutes
“Hiccup is a Viking teenager who aspires to hunt dragons, but doesn't exactly fit in with his tribe's longstanding tradition of heroic dragon slayers. His world gets turned upside down when he encounters a dragon that challenges him and his fellow Vikings to see the world from an entirely different point of view.”
The movie will be shown on the 7 foot by 7 foot screen in the library’s Community Room. Popcorn is provided and movie goers may bring their own, non-alchoholic beverages.
LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
The Pigeon District Library Board of Trustees will meet Thursday, October 28 at 4:30 PM in the library’s Community Room. The meeting is open to the public.
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF MICHIGAN 2010 VOTING GUIDE
Copies of the League of Women Voters of Michigan 2010 Nonpartisan Voter Guide are available at the library to assist voters as they prepare for the General Election which will be held on Tuesday, November 2. “The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.”
CIRCULATION
Circulation for September 2010 was 2,942 items including 1,670 Books, 1 Toy, 6 Discovery Packs, 188 DVD Rentals, 230 Video Checkouts, 71 Audio, Books on CD and Playaways, 51 Magazines, 243 Internet Users, 8 Puzzles, 434 New Materials, and 40 NF Videos and DVDs. Inter-Loan statistics included 313 borrowed and 394 loaned to other libraries through the Valley Library Consortium. From the MeLCat library system 42 items were borrowed and 24 items loaned and on the Peabody system 1 item was loaned to other libraries. Three Story Hours were held with 37 in attendance. Thirty registrations for the month included: Caseville 11, Fairhaven 4, Mckinley 2, Oliver 4, Winsor 8, and 1 limited use card.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Leaves” will be the theme for Tuesday, October 19, 2010. 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.
LET THE READING ADVENTURE BEGIN!
“Reading together from the start is one of the most important things you can do to help your child succeed in school and life.” Michigan Reads! One-State, One Book is generously sponsored by Target through the Library of Michigan. The book selected this year is “The Runaway Garden” by Jeffrey L. Schatzer. For more information, visit www.michigan.gov/michiganreads. The Pigeon District Library is busy making plans for a very special Michigan Reads! Family Event in October.
On Tuesday, October 19th, preschoolers through grade 2 and family members are invited to attend our Michigan Reads! Family Event. This event will start at 5:00 PM in the library’s Community Room. Monday, November 18th is the last day to register for this event. Attendance is limited to the first twenty-five families to register. Please stop by the library to register or call 989-453-2341. Enjoy FREE food, fun and festivities featuring the book “The Runaway Garden.”
COMPUTER ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
Do you need help with word processing, e-mail, or Internet searching? Volunteer Paul Gaeth will be in the Computer Lab in October to give assistance on Thursdays, 21st, and 28th from 4:30 – 6:00 PM.
ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
During the fall the Pigeon District Library is offering a once-a-month late afternoon program for preschoolers and for children in grades K-2. The program for preschoolers and grades K-2 will include a story, craft, and other activities. These fall programs will continue through November. Please call at 453-2341 for further information.
Program Theme: “Bugs, Bats, and Bears—Oh My!” Time of program is 4:00 PM in the library’s Community Room. The schedule for the afternoon program is as follows:
Bears-November 2: Preschool Session; Bears-November 9: K-2 Session
MICHIGAN ELECTRONIC LIBRARY (MeL)
The Michigan eLibrary (http://mel.org) provides all Michigan residents with free access to online full-text articles, full-text books, digital images, and other valuable research information at any time via the Internet; and provides an easy-to-use interlibrary loan system to allow Michigan residents to borrow books and other library materials for free from participating Michigan libraries.
You can access the MeL databases, through our library website at www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com. Click on the MeL (Michigan eLibrary) link which is located in the middle of our homepage. From the next screen click on “MeL Databases” to view the list of 50+ databases which are listed in alphabetical order.
Each week the Pigeon District Library will introduce one of the databases in the Michigan eLibrary. The database chosen for this week is the “ChiltonLibrary.com”. This database is recommended for the general user and is full text. “ChiltonLibrary.com represents the most authoritative automotive repair information available to car owners. There are thousands of year, make, and model combinations covering the most popular vehicles of the past 30 years, plus additional coverage of specialty models. ChiltonLibrary.com gives you the confidence to service or repair virtually any system on your vehicle.” Patrons are able to access this database from home if they have internet access and are a Michigan resident or have access to a Michigan library.
FREE FAMILY MOVIE
Thursday, October 21 at 4:30 PM.
“How to Train Your Dragon” Rated: PG Time: 98 minutes
“Hiccup is a Viking teenager who aspires to hunt dragons, but doesn't exactly fit in with his tribe's longstanding tradition of heroic dragon slayers. His world gets turned upside down when he encounters a dragon that challenges him and his fellow Vikings to see the world from an entirely different point of view.”
The movie will be shown on the 7 foot by 7 foot screen in the library’s Community Room. Popcorn is provided and movie goers may bring their own, non-alchoholic beverages.
LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
The Pigeon District Library Board of Trustees will meet Thursday, October 28 at 4:30 PM in the library’s Community Room. The meeting is open to the public.
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF MICHIGAN 2010 VOTING GUIDE
Copies of the League of Women Voters of Michigan 2010 Nonpartisan Voter Guide are available at the library to assist voters as they prepare for the General Election which will be held on Tuesday, November 2. “The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.”
CIRCULATION
Circulation for September 2010 was 2,942 items including 1,670 Books, 1 Toy, 6 Discovery Packs, 188 DVD Rentals, 230 Video Checkouts, 71 Audio, Books on CD and Playaways, 51 Magazines, 243 Internet Users, 8 Puzzles, 434 New Materials, and 40 NF Videos and DVDs. Inter-Loan statistics included 313 borrowed and 394 loaned to other libraries through the Valley Library Consortium. From the MeLCat library system 42 items were borrowed and 24 items loaned and on the Peabody system 1 item was loaned to other libraries. Three Story Hours were held with 37 in attendance. Thirty registrations for the month included: Caseville 11, Fairhaven 4, Mckinley 2, Oliver 4, Winsor 8, and 1 limited use card.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY
SATURDAY LIBRARY HOURS
Saturday hours for the library have returned 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.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Fire Safety” will be the theme for Tuesday, October 5, 2010. 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.
ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
During the fall the Pigeon District Library is offering a once-a-month late afternoon program for preschoolers and for children in grades K-2. The program for preschoolers and grades K-2 will include a story, craft, and other activities. These fall programs will continue through November. Please call at 453-2341 for further information.
Program Theme: “Bugs, Bats, and Bears—Oh My!” Time of program is 4:00 PM in the library’s Community Room. The schedule for the afternoon program is as follows:
Bats-October 5: Preschool Session; Bats-October 12: K-2 Session
Bears-November 2: Preschool Session; Bears-November 9: K-2 Session
LET THE READING ADVENTURE BEGIN!
“Reading together from the start is one of the most important things you can do to help your child succeed in school and life.” Michigan Reads! One-State, One Book is generously sponsored by Target through the Library of Michigan. The book selected this year is “The Runaway Garden” by Jeffrey L. Schatzer. For more information, visit www.michigan.gov/michiganreads. The Pigeon District Library is busy making plans for a very special Michigan Reads! Family Event in October.
On Tuesday, October 19th, preschoolers through grade 2 and family members are invited to attend our Michigan Reads! Family Event. This event will start at 5:00 PM in the library’s Community Room. Pre-registration is required for this event. Attendance is limited to the first twenty-five families to register. Please stop by the library to register or call 989-453-2341. Enjoy FREE food, fun and festivities featuring the book “The Runaway Garden.”
MICHIGAN ELECTRONIC LIBRARY (MeL)
The Michigan eLibrary (http://mel.org) provides all Michigan residents with free access to online full-text articles, full-text books, digital images, and other valuable research information at any time via the Internet; and provides an easy-to-use interlibrary loan system to allow Michigan residents to borrow books and other library materials for free from participating Michigan libraries.
You can access the MeL databases, through our library website at www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com. Click on the MeL (Michigan eLibrary) link which is located in the middle of our homepage. From the next screen click on “MeL Databases” to view the list of 50+ databases which are listed in alphabetical order.
Each week the Pigeon District Library will introduce one of the databases in the Michigan eLibrary. The database chosen for this week is the “Business and Company Resource Center”. This database is recommended for the general user and professionals. The database is mostly full text. Business and Company Resource Center is a fully integrated resource bringing together company profiles, brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, chronologies, and periodicals. Search this database to find detailed company and industry news and information. Patrons are able to access this database from home if they have internet access and are a Michigan resident or have access to a Michigan library.
LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
The Pigeon District Library Board of Trustees will meet Thursday, October 28 at 4:30 PM in the library’s Community Room. The meeting is open to the public.
FREE FAMILY MOVIE
Thursday, October 21 at 4:30 PM.
“How to Train Your Dragon” Rated: PG Time: 98 minutes
“Hiccup is a Viking teenager who aspires to hunt dragons, but doesn't exactly fit in with his tribe's longstanding tradition of heroic dragon slayers. His world gets turned upside down when he encounters a dragon that challenges him and his fellow Vikings to see the world from an entirely different point of view.”
The movie will be shown on the 7 foot by 7 foot screen in the library’s Community Room. Popcorn is provided and movie goers may bring their own, non-alchoholic beverages.
SATURDAY LIBRARY HOURS
Saturday hours for the library have returned 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.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Fire Safety” will be the theme for Tuesday, October 5, 2010. 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.
ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
During the fall the Pigeon District Library is offering a once-a-month late afternoon program for preschoolers and for children in grades K-2. The program for preschoolers and grades K-2 will include a story, craft, and other activities. These fall programs will continue through November. Please call at 453-2341 for further information.
Program Theme: “Bugs, Bats, and Bears—Oh My!” Time of program is 4:00 PM in the library’s Community Room. The schedule for the afternoon program is as follows:
Bats-October 5: Preschool Session; Bats-October 12: K-2 Session
Bears-November 2: Preschool Session; Bears-November 9: K-2 Session
LET THE READING ADVENTURE BEGIN!
“Reading together from the start is one of the most important things you can do to help your child succeed in school and life.” Michigan Reads! One-State, One Book is generously sponsored by Target through the Library of Michigan. The book selected this year is “The Runaway Garden” by Jeffrey L. Schatzer. For more information, visit www.michigan.gov/michiganreads. The Pigeon District Library is busy making plans for a very special Michigan Reads! Family Event in October.
On Tuesday, October 19th, preschoolers through grade 2 and family members are invited to attend our Michigan Reads! Family Event. This event will start at 5:00 PM in the library’s Community Room. Pre-registration is required for this event. Attendance is limited to the first twenty-five families to register. Please stop by the library to register or call 989-453-2341. Enjoy FREE food, fun and festivities featuring the book “The Runaway Garden.”
MICHIGAN ELECTRONIC LIBRARY (MeL)
The Michigan eLibrary (http://mel.org) provides all Michigan residents with free access to online full-text articles, full-text books, digital images, and other valuable research information at any time via the Internet; and provides an easy-to-use interlibrary loan system to allow Michigan residents to borrow books and other library materials for free from participating Michigan libraries.
You can access the MeL databases, through our library website at www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com. Click on the MeL (Michigan eLibrary) link which is located in the middle of our homepage. From the next screen click on “MeL Databases” to view the list of 50+ databases which are listed in alphabetical order.
Each week the Pigeon District Library will introduce one of the databases in the Michigan eLibrary. The database chosen for this week is the “Business and Company Resource Center”. This database is recommended for the general user and professionals. The database is mostly full text. Business and Company Resource Center is a fully integrated resource bringing together company profiles, brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, chronologies, and periodicals. Search this database to find detailed company and industry news and information. Patrons are able to access this database from home if they have internet access and are a Michigan resident or have access to a Michigan library.
LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
The Pigeon District Library Board of Trustees will meet Thursday, October 28 at 4:30 PM in the library’s Community Room. The meeting is open to the public.
FREE FAMILY MOVIE
Thursday, October 21 at 4:30 PM.
“How to Train Your Dragon” Rated: PG Time: 98 minutes
“Hiccup is a Viking teenager who aspires to hunt dragons, but doesn't exactly fit in with his tribe's longstanding tradition of heroic dragon slayers. His world gets turned upside down when he encounters a dragon that challenges him and his fellow Vikings to see the world from an entirely different point of view.”
The movie will be shown on the 7 foot by 7 foot screen in the library’s Community Room. Popcorn is provided and movie goers may bring their own, non-alchoholic beverages.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY
SATURDAY LIBRARY HOURS
Saturday hours for the library have returned 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.
BANNED BOOKS WEEK: CELEBRATING THE FREEDOM TO READ
The week of September 25 through October 2 marks the 29th Anniversary of Banned Books Week. Banned Books Week (BBW) is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read and the importance of the First Amendment. Held during the last week of September, Banned Books Week highlights the benefits of free and open access to information while drawing attention to the harms of censorship by spotlighting actual or attempted banning of books across the United States.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Johnny Appleseed” will be the theme for Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at 10:30 AM for both sessions to attend. 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.
BOOK CLUB
The book for discussion at the September meeting will be “The Last Child” by John Hart. The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, September 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.
ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
During the fall the Pigeon District Library is offering a once-a-month late afternoon program for preschoolers and for children in grades K-2. The program for preschoolers and grades K-2 will include a story, craft, and other activities. These fall programs will take place during the months of September, October, and November. Please call at 453-2341 for further information.
Program Theme: “Bugs, Bats, and Bears—Oh My!” Time of program is 4:00 PM in the library’s Community Room. The schedule for the afternoon program is as follows:
Bats-October 5: Preschool Session; Bats-October 12: K-2 Session
Bears-November 2: Preschool Session; Bears-November 9: K-2 Session
LET THE READING ADVENTURE BEGIN!
“Reading together from the start is one of the most important things you can do to help your child succeed in school and life.” Michigan Reads! One-State, One Book is generously sponsored by Target through the Library of Michigan. The book selected this year is “The Runaway Garden” by Jeffrey L. Schatzer. For more information, visit www.michigan.gov/michiganreads. The Pigeon District Library is busy making plans for a very special Michigan Reads! Family Event in October. Check our library news next week for more details.
MICHIGAN ELECTRONIC LIBRARY (MeL)
The Michigan eLibrary (http://mel.org) provides all Michigan residents with free access to online full-text articles, full-text books, digital images, and other valuable research information at any time via the Internet; and provides an easy-to-use interlibrary loan system to allow Michigan residents to borrow books and other library materials for free from participating Michigan libraries.
You can access the MeL databases, through our library website at www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com. Click on the MeL (Michigan eLibrary) link which is located in the middle of our homepage. From the next screen click on “MeL Databases” to view the list of 50+ databases which are listed in alphabetical order.
Each week the Pigeon District Library will introduce one of the databases in the Michigan eLibrary. The database chosen for this week is “Books & Authors.”
This database is recommended for the general user and reading advice. It is also a database to help you decide what to read next. You can search by character, topic, setting, time period, genre, title, author, and series. The database Includes over 140,000 titles, 50,000 authors, and thousands of read-alike, award winner, and librarian's favorites lists. Titles include both fiction and non-fiction. Patrons are able to access this database from home if they have internet access and are a Michigan resident or have access to a Michigan library.
SATURDAY LIBRARY HOURS
Saturday hours for the library have returned 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.
BANNED BOOKS WEEK: CELEBRATING THE FREEDOM TO READ
The week of September 25 through October 2 marks the 29th Anniversary of Banned Books Week. Banned Books Week (BBW) is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read and the importance of the First Amendment. Held during the last week of September, Banned Books Week highlights the benefits of free and open access to information while drawing attention to the harms of censorship by spotlighting actual or attempted banning of books across the United States.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Johnny Appleseed” will be the theme for Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at 10:30 AM for both sessions to attend. 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.
BOOK CLUB
The book for discussion at the September meeting will be “The Last Child” by John Hart. The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, September 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.
ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
During the fall the Pigeon District Library is offering a once-a-month late afternoon program for preschoolers and for children in grades K-2. The program for preschoolers and grades K-2 will include a story, craft, and other activities. These fall programs will take place during the months of September, October, and November. Please call at 453-2341 for further information.
Program Theme: “Bugs, Bats, and Bears—Oh My!” Time of program is 4:00 PM in the library’s Community Room. The schedule for the afternoon program is as follows:
Bats-October 5: Preschool Session; Bats-October 12: K-2 Session
Bears-November 2: Preschool Session; Bears-November 9: K-2 Session
LET THE READING ADVENTURE BEGIN!
“Reading together from the start is one of the most important things you can do to help your child succeed in school and life.” Michigan Reads! One-State, One Book is generously sponsored by Target through the Library of Michigan. The book selected this year is “The Runaway Garden” by Jeffrey L. Schatzer. For more information, visit www.michigan.gov/michiganreads. The Pigeon District Library is busy making plans for a very special Michigan Reads! Family Event in October. Check our library news next week for more details.
MICHIGAN ELECTRONIC LIBRARY (MeL)
The Michigan eLibrary (http://mel.org) provides all Michigan residents with free access to online full-text articles, full-text books, digital images, and other valuable research information at any time via the Internet; and provides an easy-to-use interlibrary loan system to allow Michigan residents to borrow books and other library materials for free from participating Michigan libraries.
You can access the MeL databases, through our library website at www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com. Click on the MeL (Michigan eLibrary) link which is located in the middle of our homepage. From the next screen click on “MeL Databases” to view the list of 50+ databases which are listed in alphabetical order.
Each week the Pigeon District Library will introduce one of the databases in the Michigan eLibrary. The database chosen for this week is “Books & Authors.”
This database is recommended for the general user and reading advice. It is also a database to help you decide what to read next. You can search by character, topic, setting, time period, genre, title, author, and series. The database Includes over 140,000 titles, 50,000 authors, and thousands of read-alike, award winner, and librarian's favorites lists. Titles include both fiction and non-fiction. Patrons are able to access this database from home if they have internet access and are a Michigan resident or have access to a Michigan library.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY
SEPTEMBER IS LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH
The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to have NBA Champion and Olympic Gold medalist Dwyane Wade as honorary chair for Library Card Sign-up Month. Dwyane says “The library card is the smartest card in my wallet. Sign up for yours today.” It is very easy to sign up for a library card. Residents and property owners in the townships of Caseville, Chandler, Fairhaven, McKinley, Oliver, and Winsor, 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.
FEE WAIVED STUDENT LIBRARY CARD
Card Fees will be waived for students outside the library service area but attend a school (through grade 12) that is located in any of the six townships we serve-Caseville, Chandler, Fairhaven, McKinley, Oliver, and Winsor.
1) For the card fee to be waived, student I.D. or other proof of pupil status will be needed at the time of registration.
2) A special Limited Use card will be issued to allow such a student to check out Accelerated Reader materials or teacher-specified materials from the Pigeon District Library.
Saturday Library Hours
Saturday hours for the library have returned 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.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Apple Orchard Tour” will be the theme for Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 10:30 AM for both sessions to attend. 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.
ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
During the fall the Pigeon District Library is offering a once-a-month late afternoon program for preschoolers and for children in grades K-2. The program for preschoolers and grades K-2 will include a story, craft, and other activities. These fall programs will take place during the months of September, October, and November. Please call at 453-2341 for further information.
Program Theme: “Bugs, Bats, and Bears—Oh My!” Time of program is 4:00 PM in the library’s Community Room. The schedule for the afternoon program is as follows:
Bats-October 5: Preschool Session; Bats-October 12: K-2 Session
Bears-November 2: Preschool Session; Bears-November 9: K-2 Session
BOOK CLUB
The book for discussion at the September meeting will be “The Last Child” by John Hart. The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, September 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.
MICHIGAN ELECTRONIC LIBRARY (MeL)
The Michigan eLibrary (http://mel.org) provides all Michigan residents with free access to online full-text articles, full-text books, digital images, and other valuable research information at any time via the Internet; and provides an easy-to-use interlibrary loan system to allow Michigan residents to borrow books and other library materials for free from participating Michigan libraries.
You can access the MeL databases, through our library website at www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com. Click on the MeL (Michigan eLibrary) link which is located in the middle of our homepage. From the next screen click on “MeL Databases” to view the list of 50+ databases which are listed in alphabetical order.
Each week the Pigeon District Library will introduce one of the databases in the Michigan eLibrary. The database chosen for this week is “Biography and Genealogy Master Index”. This database is recommended for: Genealogy and is index only. Biography and Genealogy Master Index (BGMI) indexes current, readily available reference sources, as well as the most important retrospective works that cover individuals, both living and deceased, from every field of activity and from all areas of the world. The database has Bibliographic citations only. There are no full-text articles. Patrons are able to access this database from home is they have internet access and are a Michigan resident or have access to a Michigan library.
CIRCULATION
Circulation for the month of August 2010 was 3,926 items including 2,178 Books, 27 toys, 4 Discovery Packs, 256 DVD Rentals, 372 Video Checkouts, 163 Audio, Books on CD and Playaways, 83 Magazines, 246 Internet Users, 2 Puzzles, 1 AV Equipment, 552 New Materials, and 42 NF Videos and DVDs. Income received included $130.00 from Copier, $274.00 from Fines, and $83.00 from Faxes. Interlibrary Loan included 378 items borrowed and 479 items loaned to other libraries. Five Story Hours were held with 107 in attendance. Twenty-six registrations for the month included: Caseville 3, Fairhaven 5, Oliver 6, and Winsor 12.
SEPTEMBER IS LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH
The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to have NBA Champion and Olympic Gold medalist Dwyane Wade as honorary chair for Library Card Sign-up Month. Dwyane says “The library card is the smartest card in my wallet. Sign up for yours today.” It is very easy to sign up for a library card. Residents and property owners in the townships of Caseville, Chandler, Fairhaven, McKinley, Oliver, and Winsor, 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.
FEE WAIVED STUDENT LIBRARY CARD
Card Fees will be waived for students outside the library service area but attend a school (through grade 12) that is located in any of the six townships we serve-Caseville, Chandler, Fairhaven, McKinley, Oliver, and Winsor.
1) For the card fee to be waived, student I.D. or other proof of pupil status will be needed at the time of registration.
2) A special Limited Use card will be issued to allow such a student to check out Accelerated Reader materials or teacher-specified materials from the Pigeon District Library.
Saturday Library Hours
Saturday hours for the library have returned 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.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Apple Orchard Tour” will be the theme for Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 10:30 AM for both sessions to attend. 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.
ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
During the fall the Pigeon District Library is offering a once-a-month late afternoon program for preschoolers and for children in grades K-2. The program for preschoolers and grades K-2 will include a story, craft, and other activities. These fall programs will take place during the months of September, October, and November. Please call at 453-2341 for further information.
Program Theme: “Bugs, Bats, and Bears—Oh My!” Time of program is 4:00 PM in the library’s Community Room. The schedule for the afternoon program is as follows:
Bats-October 5: Preschool Session; Bats-October 12: K-2 Session
Bears-November 2: Preschool Session; Bears-November 9: K-2 Session
BOOK CLUB
The book for discussion at the September meeting will be “The Last Child” by John Hart. The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, September 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.
MICHIGAN ELECTRONIC LIBRARY (MeL)
The Michigan eLibrary (http://mel.org) provides all Michigan residents with free access to online full-text articles, full-text books, digital images, and other valuable research information at any time via the Internet; and provides an easy-to-use interlibrary loan system to allow Michigan residents to borrow books and other library materials for free from participating Michigan libraries.
You can access the MeL databases, through our library website at www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com. Click on the MeL (Michigan eLibrary) link which is located in the middle of our homepage. From the next screen click on “MeL Databases” to view the list of 50+ databases which are listed in alphabetical order.
Each week the Pigeon District Library will introduce one of the databases in the Michigan eLibrary. The database chosen for this week is “Biography and Genealogy Master Index”. This database is recommended for: Genealogy and is index only. Biography and Genealogy Master Index (BGMI) indexes current, readily available reference sources, as well as the most important retrospective works that cover individuals, both living and deceased, from every field of activity and from all areas of the world. The database has Bibliographic citations only. There are no full-text articles. Patrons are able to access this database from home is they have internet access and are a Michigan resident or have access to a Michigan library.
CIRCULATION
Circulation for the month of August 2010 was 3,926 items including 2,178 Books, 27 toys, 4 Discovery Packs, 256 DVD Rentals, 372 Video Checkouts, 163 Audio, Books on CD and Playaways, 83 Magazines, 246 Internet Users, 2 Puzzles, 1 AV Equipment, 552 New Materials, and 42 NF Videos and DVDs. Income received included $130.00 from Copier, $274.00 from Fines, and $83.00 from Faxes. Interlibrary Loan included 378 items borrowed and 479 items loaned to other libraries. Five Story Hours were held with 107 in attendance. Twenty-six registrations for the month included: Caseville 3, Fairhaven 5, Oliver 6, and Winsor 12.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
SEPTEMBER IS LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH
The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to have NBA Champion and Olympic Gold medalist Dwyane Wade as honorary chair for Library Card Sign-up Month. Dwyane says “The library card is the smartest card in my wallet. Sign up for yours today.” It is very easy to sign up for a library card. Residents and property owners in the townships of Caseville, Chandler, Fairhaven, McKinley, Oliver, and Winsor, 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.
FEE WAIVED STUDENT LIBRARY CARD
Card Fees will be waived for students outside the library service area but attend a school (through grade 12) that is located in any of the six townships we serve-Caseville, Chandler, Fairhaven, McKinley, Oliver, and Winsor.
1) For the card fee to be waived, student I.D. or other proof of pupil status will be needed at the time of registration.
2) A special Limited Use card will be issued to allow such a student to check out Accelerated Reader materials for teacher-specified materials from the Pigeon District Library.
SATURDAY LIBRARY HOURS
In September, 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.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Apples” will be the theme for Tuesday, September 14, 2010. 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.
ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
During the fall the Pigeon District Library is offering a once-a-month late afternoon program for preschoolers and for children in grades K-2. The program for preschoolers and grades K-2 will include a story, craft, and other activities. These fall programs will take place during the months of September, October, and November. Please call at 453-2341 for further information.
Program Theme: “Bugs, Bats, and Bears—Oh My!” Time of program is 4:00 PM in the library’s Community Room. The schedule for the afternoon program is as follows:
September 14: K-2 Session
October 5: Preschool Session; October 12: K-2 Session
November 2: Preschool Session; November 9: K-2 Session
HURON AREA WRITERS GROUP (HAWG)
The Huron Area Writers Group will hold their monthly meeting on September 16, 2010 in the Community Room of the library at 6:30 PM. All writers, no matter what skill level, are invited to the HAWG meeting.
BOOK CLUB
The book for discussion at the September meeting will be “The Last Child” by John Hart. The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, September 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.
MICHIGAN ELECTRONIC LIBRARY (MeL)
The Michigan eLibrary (http://mel.org/) provides all Michigan residents with free access to online full-text articles, full-text books, digital images, and other valuable research information at any time via the Internet; and provides an easy-to-use interlibrary loan system to allow Michigan residents to borrow books and other library materials for free from participating Michigan libraries.
You can access the MeL databases, through our library website at http://www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com/. Click on the MeL (Michigan eLibrary) link which is located in the middle of our homepage. From the next screen click on “MeL Databases” to view the list of 50+ databases which are listed in alphabetical order.
Each week the Pigeon District Library will introduce one of the databases in the Michigan eLibrary. The database chosen for this week is “ArticleFirst.”
“ArticleFirst” is recommended for Colleges and Universities. It is index only and contains articles and other items listed on the table of contents pages of journals. Patrons are able to access this database from home if they have internet access and are a Michigan resident or have access to a Michigan library.
BOOKPAGE
The August 2010 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.
The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to have NBA Champion and Olympic Gold medalist Dwyane Wade as honorary chair for Library Card Sign-up Month. Dwyane says “The library card is the smartest card in my wallet. Sign up for yours today.” It is very easy to sign up for a library card. Residents and property owners in the townships of Caseville, Chandler, Fairhaven, McKinley, Oliver, and Winsor, 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.
FEE WAIVED STUDENT LIBRARY CARD
Card Fees will be waived for students outside the library service area but attend a school (through grade 12) that is located in any of the six townships we serve-Caseville, Chandler, Fairhaven, McKinley, Oliver, and Winsor.
1) For the card fee to be waived, student I.D. or other proof of pupil status will be needed at the time of registration.
2) A special Limited Use card will be issued to allow such a student to check out Accelerated Reader materials for teacher-specified materials from the Pigeon District Library.
SATURDAY LIBRARY HOURS
In September, 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.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Apples” will be the theme for Tuesday, September 14, 2010. 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.
ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
During the fall the Pigeon District Library is offering a once-a-month late afternoon program for preschoolers and for children in grades K-2. The program for preschoolers and grades K-2 will include a story, craft, and other activities. These fall programs will take place during the months of September, October, and November. Please call at 453-2341 for further information.
Program Theme: “Bugs, Bats, and Bears—Oh My!” Time of program is 4:00 PM in the library’s Community Room. The schedule for the afternoon program is as follows:
September 14: K-2 Session
October 5: Preschool Session; October 12: K-2 Session
November 2: Preschool Session; November 9: K-2 Session
HURON AREA WRITERS GROUP (HAWG)
The Huron Area Writers Group will hold their monthly meeting on September 16, 2010 in the Community Room of the library at 6:30 PM. All writers, no matter what skill level, are invited to the HAWG meeting.
BOOK CLUB
The book for discussion at the September meeting will be “The Last Child” by John Hart. The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, September 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.
MICHIGAN ELECTRONIC LIBRARY (MeL)
The Michigan eLibrary (http://mel.org/) provides all Michigan residents with free access to online full-text articles, full-text books, digital images, and other valuable research information at any time via the Internet; and provides an easy-to-use interlibrary loan system to allow Michigan residents to borrow books and other library materials for free from participating Michigan libraries.
You can access the MeL databases, through our library website at http://www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com/. Click on the MeL (Michigan eLibrary) link which is located in the middle of our homepage. From the next screen click on “MeL Databases” to view the list of 50+ databases which are listed in alphabetical order.
Each week the Pigeon District Library will introduce one of the databases in the Michigan eLibrary. The database chosen for this week is “ArticleFirst.”
“ArticleFirst” is recommended for Colleges and Universities. It is index only and contains articles and other items listed on the table of contents pages of journals. Patrons are able to access this database from home if they have internet access and are a Michigan resident or have access to a Michigan library.
BOOKPAGE
The August 2010 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.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
PRE-SCHOOL GRADUATION
The Pigeon District Library held a graduation ceremony during story hour on August 24 for the children who will be going to DK or Kindergarten this fall. Fifteen adults and twenty children were in attendance. The graduates were Isabella Herford, Heidi Keim, Alexis Stafford, Grace Trost, and Brianna Yoder. Each graduate received a diploma for completing story hour. Guest speakers were Officer Tom Morneau and Deputy Charlie Do Right from the Huron County’s Sheriff Department. Their topic was on safety and after their presentation Deputy Do Right received hugs from the children.
Saturday Library Hours
Starting September 4, 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.
LIBRARY CLOSED
The library will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 6th. The library will reopen at its regular time of 9 AM on Tuesday, September 7th.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
There will be no Lap-Sit or Pre-School Story Hour on September 7, 2010. Lap-Sit and Story Hour will resume on September 14, 2010 at their scheduled times. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel.
ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
During the fall the Pigeon District Library is offering a once-a-month late afternoon program for preschoolers and for children in grades K-2. The program for preschoolers and grades K-2 will include a story, craft, and other activities. These fall programs will take place during the months of September, October, and November. Please call at 453-2341 for further information.
Program Theme: “Bugs, Bats, and Bears—Oh My!” Time of program is 4:00 PM in the library’s Community Room. The schedule for the afternoon program is as follows: September 7: Preschool Session; September 14: K-2 Session
October 5: Preschool Session; October 12: K-2 Session
November 2: Preschool Session; November 9: K-2 Session
FREE FAMILY MOVIE
Thursday, September 9 at 4:30 PM
“Marmaduke” Rated: PG Time: 87 Minutes
“A suburban family moves to a new neighborhood with their large yet lovable Great Dane, who has a tendency to wreak havoc in his own oblivious way.” The movie will be shown on a 7 foot by 7 foot screen in the Community Room of the library.
MICHIGAN ELECTRONIC LIBRARY (MeL)
The Michigan eLibrary (http://mel.org/) provides all Michigan residents with free access to online full-text articles, full-text books, digital images, and other valuable research information at any time via the Internet; and provides an easy-to-use interlibrary loan system to allow Michigan residents to borrow books and other library materials for free from participating Michigan libraries.
You can access the MeL databases, through our library website at http://www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com/. Click on the MeL (Michigan eLibrary) link which is located in the middle of our homepage. From the next screen click on “MeL Databases” to view the list of 50+ databases which are listed in alphabetical order.
Each week the Pigeon District Library will introduce one of the databases in the Michigan eLibrary. The database chosen for this week is “ArchiveGrid”. This database is recommended for the general user. Thousands of libraries, museums, and archives have contributed nearly a million collection descriptions to “ArchiveGrid”. Researchers can learn about the many items in each of these collections, contact archives to arrange a visit to examine materials, and order copies. Patrons are able to access this database from home if they have internet access and are a Michigan resident or have access to a Michigan library.
NEW LIBRARY MATERIALS
Fiction:
The Capital Game Brian Haig
The Cobra Frederick Forsyth
Hangman Faye Kellerman
I’d Know You Anywhere Laura Lippman
The Last Lie Stephen White
The Postcard Killers James Patterson
Veil of Night Linda Howard
Large Print Fiction:
Anna’s Return Marta Perry
The Big 5-OH! Sandra Becker
Villa Mirabella Peter Pezzelli
Who Do I Lean On? Neta Jackson
Science Fiction:
The Bear R.A. Salvatore
Mystery:
Crossfire Dick Francis
The Pigeon District Library held a graduation ceremony during story hour on August 24 for the children who will be going to DK or Kindergarten this fall. Fifteen adults and twenty children were in attendance. The graduates were Isabella Herford, Heidi Keim, Alexis Stafford, Grace Trost, and Brianna Yoder. Each graduate received a diploma for completing story hour. Guest speakers were Officer Tom Morneau and Deputy Charlie Do Right from the Huron County’s Sheriff Department. Their topic was on safety and after their presentation Deputy Do Right received hugs from the children.
Saturday Library Hours
Starting September 4, 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.
LIBRARY CLOSED
The library will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 6th. The library will reopen at its regular time of 9 AM on Tuesday, September 7th.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
There will be no Lap-Sit or Pre-School Story Hour on September 7, 2010. Lap-Sit and Story Hour will resume on September 14, 2010 at their scheduled times. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel.
ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
During the fall the Pigeon District Library is offering a once-a-month late afternoon program for preschoolers and for children in grades K-2. The program for preschoolers and grades K-2 will include a story, craft, and other activities. These fall programs will take place during the months of September, October, and November. Please call at 453-2341 for further information.
Program Theme: “Bugs, Bats, and Bears—Oh My!” Time of program is 4:00 PM in the library’s Community Room. The schedule for the afternoon program is as follows: September 7: Preschool Session; September 14: K-2 Session
October 5: Preschool Session; October 12: K-2 Session
November 2: Preschool Session; November 9: K-2 Session
FREE FAMILY MOVIE
Thursday, September 9 at 4:30 PM
“Marmaduke” Rated: PG Time: 87 Minutes
“A suburban family moves to a new neighborhood with their large yet lovable Great Dane, who has a tendency to wreak havoc in his own oblivious way.” The movie will be shown on a 7 foot by 7 foot screen in the Community Room of the library.
MICHIGAN ELECTRONIC LIBRARY (MeL)
The Michigan eLibrary (http://mel.org/) provides all Michigan residents with free access to online full-text articles, full-text books, digital images, and other valuable research information at any time via the Internet; and provides an easy-to-use interlibrary loan system to allow Michigan residents to borrow books and other library materials for free from participating Michigan libraries.
You can access the MeL databases, through our library website at http://www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com/. Click on the MeL (Michigan eLibrary) link which is located in the middle of our homepage. From the next screen click on “MeL Databases” to view the list of 50+ databases which are listed in alphabetical order.
Each week the Pigeon District Library will introduce one of the databases in the Michigan eLibrary. The database chosen for this week is “ArchiveGrid”. This database is recommended for the general user. Thousands of libraries, museums, and archives have contributed nearly a million collection descriptions to “ArchiveGrid”. Researchers can learn about the many items in each of these collections, contact archives to arrange a visit to examine materials, and order copies. Patrons are able to access this database from home if they have internet access and are a Michigan resident or have access to a Michigan library.
NEW LIBRARY MATERIALS
Fiction:
The Capital Game Brian Haig
The Cobra Frederick Forsyth
Hangman Faye Kellerman
I’d Know You Anywhere Laura Lippman
The Last Lie Stephen White
The Postcard Killers James Patterson
Veil of Night Linda Howard
Large Print Fiction:
Anna’s Return Marta Perry
The Big 5-OH! Sandra Becker
Villa Mirabella Peter Pezzelli
Who Do I Lean On? Neta Jackson
Science Fiction:
The Bear R.A. Salvatore
Mystery:
Crossfire Dick Francis
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
MICHIGAN READS
The Michigan Education Association is proud to be partnering with three of Michigan’s top pro sports teams—the Detroit Pistons, Detroit Red Wings, and Detroit Tigers—to encourage kids to read this summer.
The “Michigan Reads” program lets students throughout the state earn incentives for reading 10 books by August 22, 2010. Students who read 10 books get to choose a great reward from their favorite team, including free or discounted tickets, stadium parties and other cool prizes.
All they have to do is read 10 books. Then, with their parents (or guardians), visit www.michiganreads.com to pick their favorite team and fill in the form. They’ll get a return email with instructions about how to get their free tickets and more. It’s easy.
JOB SKILLS FOR TOMORROW
ThumbWorks will be hosting workshops at the Pigeon District Library every Friday at 1:00 PM from August 6, 2010 to August 27, 2010. There will be hands on computer training to help you succeed in your job search. For more information contact Amy Weaver at 989-269-2311 ext. 14.
LAP-SIT AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Graduation” will be held on Tuesday, August 24, 2010, at 10:30 AM. Officer Tom and Charlie will present a program for story hour children and families. For more information, please call the library and ask for Jane Himmel.
LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
The Pigeon District Library Board of Trustees will meet Thursday, August 26 at 4:30 PM in the library’s Community Room. The meeting is open to the public.
HURON AREA WRITERS GROUP (HAWG)
The Huron Area Writers Group will hold their monthly meeting on August 26, 2010 in the Community Room of the library at 6:30 PM. All writers, no matter what skill level, are invited to the HAWG meeting.
BOOKPAGE
The August 2010 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.
BOOK CLUB
The book for discussion at the September meeting will be “Olive Kitteridge” by Elizabeth Stout. The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, August 31 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.
MICHIGAN ELECTRONIC LIBRARY (MeL)
The Michigan eLibrary (http://mel.org) provides all Michigan residents with free access to online full-text articles, full-text books, digital images, and other valuable research information at any time via the Internet; and provides an easy-to-use interlibrary loan system to allow Michigan residents to borrow books and other library materials for free from participating Michigan libraries.
You can access the MeL databases, through our library website at www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com. Click on the MeL (Michigan eLibrary) link which is located in the middle of our homepage. From the next screen click on “MeL Databases” to view the list of 50+ databases which are listed in alphabetical order.
Each week the Pigeon District Library will introduce one of the databases in the Michigan eLibrary. The database chosen for this week is “Academic OneFile”. This database is recommended for Colleges and Universities. It is the premiere source for peer-reviewed, full-text articles from the world’s leading journals and reference sources. With extensive coverage of the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature and other subjects, “Academic OneFile” is both authoritative and comprehensive. With millions of articles available in both PDF and HTML full-text with no restrictions, researchers are able to find accurate information quickly. This database includes full-text coverage of the New York Times back to 1995. Patrons are able to access this database if they are a Michigan resident or have access to a Michigan library.
CIRCULATION
Circulation for the month of July 2010 was 4,241 items including 2,564 Books, 6 Toys, 1 Discovery Pack, 285 DVD Rentals, 111 Audio and CDs, 71 Magazines, 302 Internet Users, 1 Puzzle, 46 NF Videos and NF DVDs, 1 Reference 7 Day Check-Out, and 577 577 New Materials. Income received included $170.00 from Copier, $150.00 from Fines, and $93.00 from Faxes. Interlibrary Loan included 348 items borrowed, and 466 items loaned to other libraries. Four Story Hours were held with 49 in attendance. Twenty-nine registrations for the month included: Caseville 9, Chandler 1, Fairhaven 2, Oliver 9, and Winsor 8.
The Michigan Education Association is proud to be partnering with three of Michigan’s top pro sports teams—the Detroit Pistons, Detroit Red Wings, and Detroit Tigers—to encourage kids to read this summer.
The “Michigan Reads” program lets students throughout the state earn incentives for reading 10 books by August 22, 2010. Students who read 10 books get to choose a great reward from their favorite team, including free or discounted tickets, stadium parties and other cool prizes.
All they have to do is read 10 books. Then, with their parents (or guardians), visit www.michiganreads.com to pick their favorite team and fill in the form. They’ll get a return email with instructions about how to get their free tickets and more. It’s easy.
JOB SKILLS FOR TOMORROW
ThumbWorks will be hosting workshops at the Pigeon District Library every Friday at 1:00 PM from August 6, 2010 to August 27, 2010. There will be hands on computer training to help you succeed in your job search. For more information contact Amy Weaver at 989-269-2311 ext. 14.
LAP-SIT AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Graduation” will be held on Tuesday, August 24, 2010, at 10:30 AM. Officer Tom and Charlie will present a program for story hour children and families. For more information, please call the library and ask for Jane Himmel.
LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
The Pigeon District Library Board of Trustees will meet Thursday, August 26 at 4:30 PM in the library’s Community Room. The meeting is open to the public.
HURON AREA WRITERS GROUP (HAWG)
The Huron Area Writers Group will hold their monthly meeting on August 26, 2010 in the Community Room of the library at 6:30 PM. All writers, no matter what skill level, are invited to the HAWG meeting.
BOOKPAGE
The August 2010 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.
BOOK CLUB
The book for discussion at the September meeting will be “Olive Kitteridge” by Elizabeth Stout. The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, August 31 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.
MICHIGAN ELECTRONIC LIBRARY (MeL)
The Michigan eLibrary (http://mel.org) provides all Michigan residents with free access to online full-text articles, full-text books, digital images, and other valuable research information at any time via the Internet; and provides an easy-to-use interlibrary loan system to allow Michigan residents to borrow books and other library materials for free from participating Michigan libraries.
You can access the MeL databases, through our library website at www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com. Click on the MeL (Michigan eLibrary) link which is located in the middle of our homepage. From the next screen click on “MeL Databases” to view the list of 50+ databases which are listed in alphabetical order.
Each week the Pigeon District Library will introduce one of the databases in the Michigan eLibrary. The database chosen for this week is “Academic OneFile”. This database is recommended for Colleges and Universities. It is the premiere source for peer-reviewed, full-text articles from the world’s leading journals and reference sources. With extensive coverage of the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature and other subjects, “Academic OneFile” is both authoritative and comprehensive. With millions of articles available in both PDF and HTML full-text with no restrictions, researchers are able to find accurate information quickly. This database includes full-text coverage of the New York Times back to 1995. Patrons are able to access this database if they are a Michigan resident or have access to a Michigan library.
CIRCULATION
Circulation for the month of July 2010 was 4,241 items including 2,564 Books, 6 Toys, 1 Discovery Pack, 285 DVD Rentals, 111 Audio and CDs, 71 Magazines, 302 Internet Users, 1 Puzzle, 46 NF Videos and NF DVDs, 1 Reference 7 Day Check-Out, and 577 577 New Materials. Income received included $170.00 from Copier, $150.00 from Fines, and $93.00 from Faxes. Interlibrary Loan included 348 items borrowed, and 466 items loaned to other libraries. Four Story Hours were held with 49 in attendance. Twenty-nine registrations for the month included: Caseville 9, Chandler 1, Fairhaven 2, Oliver 9, and Winsor 8.
Monday, July 26, 2010
QUILT SHOW
The Pigeon District Library Quilt Show had a total of 249 registered visitors who came to view the 45 quilts and quilted items on display. Visitors came from many parts of Michigan, and from the states of Arizona, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
THANK YOU
Thank you “Quilt Show Greeters and Friends of the Library Volunteers” for helping make this year’s Quilt Show and Used Book Sale a success. Quilt Show Greeters were
Gwynne Barry, Mary Dast, Muriel Dutcher, Peggy Hartman, Sue Herford, Sue Kohl, Carole Mead, Diane Misczak, and Virginia Thiel. The Friends of the Pigeon District Library and Book Sale Volunteers were Gwynne Barry, Jordan Bonke, Mary Dast, Aaron Eichler, Rachel Eichler, Thomas Eichler, Connie Gaeth, Colleen Forman, Nancy Heck, Sue Herford, Duane Keller, Doug Kent, Kathy Kent, Barb Main, Marilyn Maust, Diane Misczak, Tracy Potter, Janet Reiher, Carol Suttkus and daughter Tammy. Thank you for making this year’s Quilt Show and Used Book Sale a success.
The Pigeon District Library would like to thank the following people who registered quilted items for the quilt display: Carol Bain, Caseville Library Club, Gail Brown, Gloria Busch, Donna Deming, Dorothy Henne, Virginia Kohr, Isabel Leipprandt, Emily Lotter, Erma Maust, Michigan Avenue Mennonite Church, Alrun Milligan, Lorna Perkett, Pigeon River Mennonite Church, Marilee Rinke, Avril Roundtree, Nonie Shetler, Alice Sosnowski, Lola Stein, Zita Sturm, June and Phil Tinsey.
ANNUAL USED BOOK SALE
The Friends of the Pigeon District Library are very grateful for the patrons who supported
the library through donations of used books which were placed in the Annual Book Sale during the Farmers’ Festival. The proceeds from the book sale will benefit the library through the friends group.
USED BOOK SALE
There will be no Used Book Sale on Saturday, August 7, 2010. The Friends of the Pigeon District Library will be having a Used Book Sale in September. Also, don’t forget the On-Going Used Book Sale. Selected hardcover and paperback books are always on the bookshelves near the circulation counter.
STORY HOUR
“The Sun” will be the theme for Tuesday, August 3, 2010. 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.
NEW LIBRARY MATERIALS
Fiction:
As Husbands Go by Susan Isaacs
Corduroy Mansions by Alexander McCall Smith
Ice Cold by Tess Gerritsen
Live to Tell by Lisa Gardner
Overton Window by Glen Beck
Search by Nora Roberts
Whisper by Carla Neggers
5 Days Apart by Chris Binchy
NonFiction:
Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine by Michael Lewis
Denial: A Memoir of Terror by Jessica Stern
Freedom Summer by Bruce Watson
The Inside Story of the Facebook Effect by David Kirkpatrick
Scoundrels in Law by Cait Murphy
Woodwork: A Step by Step Photographic Guide by DK
400 Knitting Stitches: A Complete Dictionary by Potter Craft
CIRCULATION
Circulation for the month of June 2010 was 5,449 items including:
3,729 Books,
14 Cameras and Toys,
2 Discovery Packs,
264 DVD Rentals,
125 Audio and CDs,
78 Magazines,
309 Internet Users,
9 Puzzles, 43 NF Videos and NF DVDs,
225 Video Rentals, and
651 New Materials.
Interlibrary loan included
302 items borrowed and
439 items loaned to other libraries.
Three Story Hours were held with 47 in attendance.
Forty-seven registrations for the month included:
Caseville 12,
Chandler 3,
Fairhaven 4,
McKinley 5,
Oliver 7,
Winsor 14 and
2 from other townships.
The Pigeon District Library Quilt Show had a total of 249 registered visitors who came to view the 45 quilts and quilted items on display. Visitors came from many parts of Michigan, and from the states of Arizona, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
THANK YOU
Thank you “Quilt Show Greeters and Friends of the Library Volunteers” for helping make this year’s Quilt Show and Used Book Sale a success. Quilt Show Greeters were
Gwynne Barry, Mary Dast, Muriel Dutcher, Peggy Hartman, Sue Herford, Sue Kohl, Carole Mead, Diane Misczak, and Virginia Thiel. The Friends of the Pigeon District Library and Book Sale Volunteers were Gwynne Barry, Jordan Bonke, Mary Dast, Aaron Eichler, Rachel Eichler, Thomas Eichler, Connie Gaeth, Colleen Forman, Nancy Heck, Sue Herford, Duane Keller, Doug Kent, Kathy Kent, Barb Main, Marilyn Maust, Diane Misczak, Tracy Potter, Janet Reiher, Carol Suttkus and daughter Tammy. Thank you for making this year’s Quilt Show and Used Book Sale a success.
The Pigeon District Library would like to thank the following people who registered quilted items for the quilt display: Carol Bain, Caseville Library Club, Gail Brown, Gloria Busch, Donna Deming, Dorothy Henne, Virginia Kohr, Isabel Leipprandt, Emily Lotter, Erma Maust, Michigan Avenue Mennonite Church, Alrun Milligan, Lorna Perkett, Pigeon River Mennonite Church, Marilee Rinke, Avril Roundtree, Nonie Shetler, Alice Sosnowski, Lola Stein, Zita Sturm, June and Phil Tinsey.
ANNUAL USED BOOK SALE
The Friends of the Pigeon District Library are very grateful for the patrons who supported
the library through donations of used books which were placed in the Annual Book Sale during the Farmers’ Festival. The proceeds from the book sale will benefit the library through the friends group.
USED BOOK SALE
There will be no Used Book Sale on Saturday, August 7, 2010. The Friends of the Pigeon District Library will be having a Used Book Sale in September. Also, don’t forget the On-Going Used Book Sale. Selected hardcover and paperback books are always on the bookshelves near the circulation counter.
STORY HOUR
“The Sun” will be the theme for Tuesday, August 3, 2010. 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.
NEW LIBRARY MATERIALS
Fiction:
As Husbands Go by Susan Isaacs
Corduroy Mansions by Alexander McCall Smith
Ice Cold by Tess Gerritsen
Live to Tell by Lisa Gardner
Overton Window by Glen Beck
Search by Nora Roberts
Whisper by Carla Neggers
5 Days Apart by Chris Binchy
NonFiction:
Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine by Michael Lewis
Denial: A Memoir of Terror by Jessica Stern
Freedom Summer by Bruce Watson
The Inside Story of the Facebook Effect by David Kirkpatrick
Scoundrels in Law by Cait Murphy
Woodwork: A Step by Step Photographic Guide by DK
400 Knitting Stitches: A Complete Dictionary by Potter Craft
CIRCULATION
Circulation for the month of June 2010 was 5,449 items including:
3,729 Books,
14 Cameras and Toys,
2 Discovery Packs,
264 DVD Rentals,
125 Audio and CDs,
78 Magazines,
309 Internet Users,
9 Puzzles, 43 NF Videos and NF DVDs,
225 Video Rentals, and
651 New Materials.
Interlibrary loan included
302 items borrowed and
439 items loaned to other libraries.
Three Story Hours were held with 47 in attendance.
Forty-seven registrations for the month included:
Caseville 12,
Chandler 3,
Fairhaven 4,
McKinley 5,
Oliver 7,
Winsor 14 and
2 from other townships.
Monday, July 5, 2010
2010 SUMMER READING PROGRAM
The final week of the Summer Reading Program is July 5-10, 2010. All log books must be returned by July 10, or readers will forfeit the money they earned but did not receive from reading for the Summer Reading Program. SRP money must also be used on or before July 10, 2010. There will be no exceptions.
There will be movies, family programs and afternoon activities during the month of July for Summer Reading Program Participants. There will be 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: July 5- 4:00 PM: Activity: Aquarium (Grades DK-2nd), July 6-5:30 PM: Family Program: “Water Games”, July 8-4:00 PM: Activity: Crouton Sandcastle (Grades 3rd-8th), July 10- 10:00 AM: Movie: “Happy Feet”, July 15-SRP PARTY: 7:00 PM.
There are 119 children registered for the Summer Reading Program: Kindergarten-12, Grade 1-12, Grade 2-20, Grade 3-20, Grade 4-16, Grade 5-12, Grade 6-13, Grade 7-8, Grade 8-6.
STORY HOUR
“Clouds” will be the theme for Tuesday, July 6, 2010. 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.
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. The library staff is requesting that no books be brought to the library for the book sale until July 12, due to limited storage space.
PARK AND READ PROGRAM
Enjoy a Great Book in the Great Outdoors!
Back for a second summer, the DNRE, Department of Natural Resources and Environment, and the Library of Michigan are again offering Park & Read at more than 400 libraries across Michigan like the Pigeon District Library.
Park & Read allows Pigeon District Library card-holders the ability to “check-out” a one-day pass into any Michigan state park or recreation area in lieu of the resident daily motor vehicle permit. This $6 savings also provides free access to more than 500 events taking place in state parks throughout the summer.
For those interested in bringing along a library book for serious beach reading, 71 of the state parks have hammocks available for Park & Read users to borrow while on-site for the day so they can fully enjoy a great book in Michigan’s great outdoors. For more information about Park & Read, please inquire at the library’s circulation desk.
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 15th.
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.
AMNESTY WEEK
Amnesty Week will be held at the Pigeon District Library during Farmers’ Festival Week, July 19th – 24th. Here is your chance to clear your account of fines and 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.
The final week of the Summer Reading Program is July 5-10, 2010. All log books must be returned by July 10, or readers will forfeit the money they earned but did not receive from reading for the Summer Reading Program. SRP money must also be used on or before July 10, 2010. There will be no exceptions.
There will be movies, family programs and afternoon activities during the month of July for Summer Reading Program Participants. There will be 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: July 5- 4:00 PM: Activity: Aquarium (Grades DK-2nd), July 6-5:30 PM: Family Program: “Water Games”, July 8-4:00 PM: Activity: Crouton Sandcastle (Grades 3rd-8th), July 10- 10:00 AM: Movie: “Happy Feet”, July 15-SRP PARTY: 7:00 PM.
There are 119 children registered for the Summer Reading Program: Kindergarten-12, Grade 1-12, Grade 2-20, Grade 3-20, Grade 4-16, Grade 5-12, Grade 6-13, Grade 7-8, Grade 8-6.
STORY HOUR
“Clouds” will be the theme for Tuesday, July 6, 2010. 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.
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. The library staff is requesting that no books be brought to the library for the book sale until July 12, due to limited storage space.
PARK AND READ PROGRAM
Enjoy a Great Book in the Great Outdoors!
Back for a second summer, the DNRE, Department of Natural Resources and Environment, and the Library of Michigan are again offering Park & Read at more than 400 libraries across Michigan like the Pigeon District Library.
Park & Read allows Pigeon District Library card-holders the ability to “check-out” a one-day pass into any Michigan state park or recreation area in lieu of the resident daily motor vehicle permit. This $6 savings also provides free access to more than 500 events taking place in state parks throughout the summer.
For those interested in bringing along a library book for serious beach reading, 71 of the state parks have hammocks available for Park & Read users to borrow while on-site for the day so they can fully enjoy a great book in Michigan’s great outdoors. For more information about Park & Read, please inquire at the library’s circulation desk.
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 15th.
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.
AMNESTY WEEK
Amnesty Week will be held at the Pigeon District Library during Farmers’ Festival Week, July 19th – 24th. Here is your chance to clear your account of fines and 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.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
STORY HOUR
“Father’s Day” will be the theme for Tuesday, June 15, 2010. 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.
HURON AREA WRITERS GROUP (HAWG)
The Huron Area Writers Group will hold its monthly meeting on June 17, 2010 in the Community Room of the library at 6:30 PM. All writers, no matter what skill level, are invited to the HAWG meeting.
SUMMER SATURDAY HOURS
During June, July, and August, the library’s Saturday hours are 9 AM – 1PM. Weekday hours remain unchanged.
2010 SUMMER READING PROGRAM
“Make a Splash---READ!” is the theme for the 2010 Summer Reading Program at the Pigeon District Library. Registration has begun and will continue through June 19. Recording of the books will be done June 7 through July 10.
Enjoy five weeks of summer fun by earning “Clam” dollars for the books you read and for participating in the activities throughout the program. When you register for the Summer Reading Program, you will receive a book bag, bookmark, pencil, SRP guidelines, and a calendar of scheduled events.
This program is open to children age 5 by August 31st through grade 8, who live in the library’s service area or attend a school in the library’s service area. There will be movies, family programs and afternoon activities during the months of June and July for Summer Reading Program Participants.
There will be 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 14- 4:00 PM: Activity: Fingerprint Fish (Grades DK-2),
June 15- 5:30 PM: Family Program: Water Experiments,
June 17- 4:00 PM: Activity: Create a Sea Serpent (Grades 3rd-8th),
June 19- 10:00 AM: Free Family Movie: “Finding Nemo”,
June 21- 4:00 PM: Activity: Pirate’s Pet Parrot (Grades DK-2),
June 22- 5:30 PM: Family Program: Scavenger Hunt-Take Home and Return on Monday,
June 28th. June 24- Activity: 4:00 PM: Activity: Dish Soap Boat (Grades 3rd-8th),
June 26th- 10:00 AM: Free Family Movie: Shark Tale”,
June 28- 4:00 PM: Activity: No Spill Bubble Blower (Grades DK-2),
June 29- 5:30 PM: Family Program: “A More Perfect Union”.
As of June 7, 62 children have registered for the Summer Reading Program: Kindergarten-6, Grade 1-6, Grade 2-10, Grade 3-10, Grade 4-10, Grade 5-6, Grade 6-8, Grade 7-3, Grade 8-3.
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES ANNUAL BOARD MEETING
The Pigeon District Library Board of Trustees will hold its annual board meeting on Thursday, June 24, 2010 beginning at 4:30 PM in the library’s Community Room. The meeting is open to the public.
BOOK CLUB
The book for discussion at the June meeting will be “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” by Stieg Larsson. The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, June 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.
“Father’s Day” will be the theme for Tuesday, June 15, 2010. 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.
HURON AREA WRITERS GROUP (HAWG)
The Huron Area Writers Group will hold its monthly meeting on June 17, 2010 in the Community Room of the library at 6:30 PM. All writers, no matter what skill level, are invited to the HAWG meeting.
SUMMER SATURDAY HOURS
During June, July, and August, the library’s Saturday hours are 9 AM – 1PM. Weekday hours remain unchanged.
2010 SUMMER READING PROGRAM
“Make a Splash---READ!” is the theme for the 2010 Summer Reading Program at the Pigeon District Library. Registration has begun and will continue through June 19. Recording of the books will be done June 7 through July 10.
Enjoy five weeks of summer fun by earning “Clam” dollars for the books you read and for participating in the activities throughout the program. When you register for the Summer Reading Program, you will receive a book bag, bookmark, pencil, SRP guidelines, and a calendar of scheduled events.
This program is open to children age 5 by August 31st through grade 8, who live in the library’s service area or attend a school in the library’s service area. There will be movies, family programs and afternoon activities during the months of June and July for Summer Reading Program Participants.
There will be 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 14- 4:00 PM: Activity: Fingerprint Fish (Grades DK-2),
June 15- 5:30 PM: Family Program: Water Experiments,
June 17- 4:00 PM: Activity: Create a Sea Serpent (Grades 3rd-8th),
June 19- 10:00 AM: Free Family Movie: “Finding Nemo”,
June 21- 4:00 PM: Activity: Pirate’s Pet Parrot (Grades DK-2),
June 22- 5:30 PM: Family Program: Scavenger Hunt-Take Home and Return on Monday,
June 28th. June 24- Activity: 4:00 PM: Activity: Dish Soap Boat (Grades 3rd-8th),
June 26th- 10:00 AM: Free Family Movie: Shark Tale”,
June 28- 4:00 PM: Activity: No Spill Bubble Blower (Grades DK-2),
June 29- 5:30 PM: Family Program: “A More Perfect Union”.
As of June 7, 62 children have registered for the Summer Reading Program: Kindergarten-6, Grade 1-6, Grade 2-10, Grade 3-10, Grade 4-10, Grade 5-6, Grade 6-8, Grade 7-3, Grade 8-3.
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES ANNUAL BOARD MEETING
The Pigeon District Library Board of Trustees will hold its annual board meeting on Thursday, June 24, 2010 beginning at 4:30 PM in the library’s Community Room. The meeting is open to the public.
BOOK CLUB
The book for discussion at the June meeting will be “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” by Stieg Larsson. The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, June 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.
Monday, March 29, 2010
FOPDL SPRING FUNDRAISER
The Friends of the Pigeon District Library has a spring fundraiser called “Flower Power”. Information is available online at our website www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com and through brochures to inform patrons about the fundraiser. The brochures have been placed on the FOPDL Book Sale carousel near the Circulation Desk. For every item ordered, the friends group gets 50% of the cost of the item(s). The person who places the order pays $5.00 to cover shipping and everything is sent directly to the customer. This fundraiser will end on March 31st.
LIBRARY HOURS
Beginning April 1st, the library will be 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.
MUSICAL JAMBOREE
Each Year our library hosts a Musical Jamboree which features local, talented individuals. We are looking for people willing to do one vocal or instrumental selection for this year’s Musical Jamboree which is scheduled for Tuesday, April 13th, beginning at 7:00 PM in our Community Room.If you are interested or know someone who is interested in sharing his/her talent with the community, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Stephanie or Kim.
The Friends of the Pigeon District Library has a spring fundraiser called “Flower Power”. Information is available online at our website www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com and through brochures to inform patrons about the fundraiser. The brochures have been placed on the FOPDL Book Sale carousel near the Circulation Desk. For every item ordered, the friends group gets 50% of the cost of the item(s). The person who places the order pays $5.00 to cover shipping and everything is sent directly to the customer. This fundraiser will end on March 31st.
LIBRARY HOURS
Beginning April 1st, the library will be 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.
MUSICAL JAMBOREE
Each Year our library hosts a Musical Jamboree which features local, talented individuals. We are looking for people willing to do one vocal or instrumental selection for this year’s Musical Jamboree which is scheduled for Tuesday, April 13th, beginning at 7:00 PM in our Community Room.If you are interested or know someone who is interested in sharing his/her talent with the community, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Stephanie or Kim.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
ADULT WINTER READING PROGRAM
The Pigeon District Library’s Adult Winter Reading Program ends March 15. Adult patrons who participated this year had a lot of fun. The library staff would like to thank the following individuals and businesses for donating prizes to the program: 1st and Main Party Store-Bay Port, Alchemy Stained Glass Windows by Donna Martin, Amy’s-Pigeon, Jeanette Bach, Backstreet Quilt Shop – Elkton, Bailey Insurance Agency – Pigeon, Bay Café-Caseville, Bay Port State Bank, Janet Blakeney and Sue Bouck, Caseville Food Pride, Caseville True Value Hardware, Country Bay Village- Pigeon, Haist Flowers and Gifts-Pigeon, HarJo’s Ben Franklin- Pigeon, Independent Bank-Pigeon, Clara Judge, Linda’s Basket Case-Pigeon, Mainsail Quick Stop- Caseville, McCormick Motors - Pigeon, My Secret Garden-Pigeon, Northstar Bank-Pigeon, Orr’s Drug Store-Pigeon, Pigeon Hardware, Pigeon Telephone Co., Riverside Roadhouse – Caseville, Scheurer Family Pharmacy, Scheurer Family Vision-Pigeon, Sue Bouck, State Farm Insurance-Penny St. Cyr-Pigeon, Thumb Cellular- Pigeon, Thumb Hardware and Appliance, Inc.-Elkton, and Thumb National Bank-Pigeon.
CONGRATULATIONS! Congratulations to Kathi Weidman, our eighth winner in the weekly drawing for the Adult Winter Reading Program. Kathi received a free book along with a gift certificate for $25 to Lindas’ Basket Case donated by Bailey Insurance Agency-Pigeon.
READING PROGRAM PARTY
Adults who participated in our Winter Reading Program are invited to an end-of-program party which will be held in the library’s Community Room on Thursday, March 18, beginning at 5:00 PM. Come for the food, fellowship, fun, and prizes.
FOPDL SPRING FUNDRAISER
The Friends of the Pigeon District Library has a spring fundraiser called “Flower Power”. Information is available online at our website www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com and through brochures to inform patrons about the fundraiser. The brochures have been placed on the FOPDL Book Sale carousel near the Circulation Desk. For every item ordered, the friends group gets 50% of the cost of the item(s). The person who places the order pays $5.00 to cover shipping and everything is sent directly to the customer. This fundraiser will end on March 31st.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
When the weather outside gets frightful, please call the library or listen to WLEW to make sure the library will be open for your reading needs.
COMPUTER WORKSHOP
Led by Kim Gaeth, the following workshops will be provided free of charge to area residents:
Saturday, March 20, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: “Introduction to Word Processing”
Saturday, March 27, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: “Introduction to the Internet”
Since class size is limited for these workshops, pre-registration is required and the sign up sheets are on the table near the Circulation Desk. The workshops will be held in the library’s computer lab.
ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
During the spring the Pigeon District Library is offering a once-a-month late afternoon program for preschoolers, and for children in grades K-2, and grades 3 -5. The program for the preschoolers includes a story, craft, and other activities. The program for children in grades K-2 includes a story, craft, and snack, and the program for children in grades 3-5 includes a snack and activities centered on the paperback book “The Lightning Thief.” Those who sign up for this activity will receive a free copy of the book being discussed. These spring programs will take place during the months of
March through May. Please call the library at 453-2341 for further information.
STORY HOUR
“Craft Day” will be the theme for Tuesday, March 23, 2010. 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.
LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
The Pigeon District Library Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, March 25, 2010 at 4:30 PM in the library’s Community Room. The meeting is open to the public.
LIBRARY HOURS
Beginning April 1st, the library will be 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.
MUSICAL JAMBOREE
Each Year our library hosts a Musical Jamboree which features local, talented individuals. We are looking for people willing to do one vocal or instrumental selection for this year’s Musical Jamboree which is scheduled for Tuesday, April 13th, beginning at 7:00 PM in our Community Room.
If you are interested or know someone who is interested in sharing his/her talent with the community, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Stephanie or Kim.
The Pigeon District Library’s Adult Winter Reading Program ends March 15. Adult patrons who participated this year had a lot of fun. The library staff would like to thank the following individuals and businesses for donating prizes to the program: 1st and Main Party Store-Bay Port, Alchemy Stained Glass Windows by Donna Martin, Amy’s-Pigeon, Jeanette Bach, Backstreet Quilt Shop – Elkton, Bailey Insurance Agency – Pigeon, Bay Café-Caseville, Bay Port State Bank, Janet Blakeney and Sue Bouck, Caseville Food Pride, Caseville True Value Hardware, Country Bay Village- Pigeon, Haist Flowers and Gifts-Pigeon, HarJo’s Ben Franklin- Pigeon, Independent Bank-Pigeon, Clara Judge, Linda’s Basket Case-Pigeon, Mainsail Quick Stop- Caseville, McCormick Motors - Pigeon, My Secret Garden-Pigeon, Northstar Bank-Pigeon, Orr’s Drug Store-Pigeon, Pigeon Hardware, Pigeon Telephone Co., Riverside Roadhouse – Caseville, Scheurer Family Pharmacy, Scheurer Family Vision-Pigeon, Sue Bouck, State Farm Insurance-Penny St. Cyr-Pigeon, Thumb Cellular- Pigeon, Thumb Hardware and Appliance, Inc.-Elkton, and Thumb National Bank-Pigeon.
CONGRATULATIONS! Congratulations to Kathi Weidman, our eighth winner in the weekly drawing for the Adult Winter Reading Program. Kathi received a free book along with a gift certificate for $25 to Lindas’ Basket Case donated by Bailey Insurance Agency-Pigeon.
READING PROGRAM PARTY
Adults who participated in our Winter Reading Program are invited to an end-of-program party which will be held in the library’s Community Room on Thursday, March 18, beginning at 5:00 PM. Come for the food, fellowship, fun, and prizes.
FOPDL SPRING FUNDRAISER
The Friends of the Pigeon District Library has a spring fundraiser called “Flower Power”. Information is available online at our website www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com and through brochures to inform patrons about the fundraiser. The brochures have been placed on the FOPDL Book Sale carousel near the Circulation Desk. For every item ordered, the friends group gets 50% of the cost of the item(s). The person who places the order pays $5.00 to cover shipping and everything is sent directly to the customer. This fundraiser will end on March 31st.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
When the weather outside gets frightful, please call the library or listen to WLEW to make sure the library will be open for your reading needs.
COMPUTER WORKSHOP
Led by Kim Gaeth, the following workshops will be provided free of charge to area residents:
Saturday, March 20, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: “Introduction to Word Processing”
Saturday, March 27, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: “Introduction to the Internet”
Since class size is limited for these workshops, pre-registration is required and the sign up sheets are on the table near the Circulation Desk. The workshops will be held in the library’s computer lab.
ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
During the spring the Pigeon District Library is offering a once-a-month late afternoon program for preschoolers, and for children in grades K-2, and grades 3 -5. The program for the preschoolers includes a story, craft, and other activities. The program for children in grades K-2 includes a story, craft, and snack, and the program for children in grades 3-5 includes a snack and activities centered on the paperback book “The Lightning Thief.” Those who sign up for this activity will receive a free copy of the book being discussed. These spring programs will take place during the months of
March through May. Please call the library at 453-2341 for further information.
STORY HOUR
“Craft Day” will be the theme for Tuesday, March 23, 2010. 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.
LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
The Pigeon District Library Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, March 25, 2010 at 4:30 PM in the library’s Community Room. The meeting is open to the public.
LIBRARY HOURS
Beginning April 1st, the library will be 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.
MUSICAL JAMBOREE
Each Year our library hosts a Musical Jamboree which features local, talented individuals. We are looking for people willing to do one vocal or instrumental selection for this year’s Musical Jamboree which is scheduled for Tuesday, April 13th, beginning at 7:00 PM in our Community Room.
If you are interested or know someone who is interested in sharing his/her talent with the community, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Stephanie or Kim.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
ADULT WINTER READING PROGRAM
The Pigeon District Library’s Adult Winter Reading Program has begun and will end March 15. Adult patrons who participated last year had a lot of fun, but participation is totally optional. Simply fill out an entry slip each time you visit the library and check out books, magazines, or books on CD or tape. The library staff would like to thank the following individuals and businesses for donating prizes to the program: 1st and Main Party Store-Bay Port, Alchemy Stained Glass Windows by Donna Martin, Jeanette Bach, Backstreet Quilt Shop – Elkton, Bailey Insurance Agency – Pigeon, Bay Café-Caseville, Bay Port State Bank, Janet Blakeney and Sue Bouck, Caseville Food Pride, Caseville True Value Hardware, Haist Flowers and Gifts-Pigeon, HarJo’s Ben Franklin- Pigeon, Independent Bank-Pigeon, Clara Judge, Linda’s Basket Case-Pigeon, Mainsail Quick Stop- Caseville, McCormick Motors - Pigeon, My Secret Garden-Pigeon, Northstar Bank-Pigeon, Orr’s Drug Store-Pigeon, Pigeon Hardware, Riverside Roadhouse – Caseville, Scheurer Family Pharmacy, Scheurer Family Vision-Pigeon, Sue Bouck, State Farm Insurance-Penny St. Cyr-Pigeon, Thumb Cellular- Pigeon, Thumb Hardware and Appliance, Inc.-Elkton, and Thumb National Bank-Pigeon.
CONGRATULATIONS! Congratulations to Maureen Corrion, our sixth winner in the weekly drawing for the Adult Winter Reading Program. Maureen received a free book along with a Car Care Kit donated by McCormick Motors of Pigeon. .
FOPDL SPRING FUNDRAISER
The Friends of the Pigeon District Library has a spring fundraiser called “Flower Power”. Information will be available online and through brochures to inform patrons about the fundraiser. The brochures have been placed on the FOPDL Book Sale carousel near the Circulation Desk. For every item ordered, the friends group gets 50% of the cost of the item(s). The person who places the order pays $5.00 to cover shipping and everything is sent directly to the customer. This fundraiser will end on March 31st.
USED BOOK SALE
The Friends of the Pigeon District Library will be having its March Used Book Sale on Saturday, March 6 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 Book Sale. Selected hardcover and paperback books are always available on the bookshelves near the circulation counter.
STORY HOUR
“Pigs” will be the theme for Tuesday, March 16, 2010. 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.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
When the weather outside gets frightful, please call the library or listen to WLEW to make sure the library will be open for your reading needs.
ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
During the spring and fall, the Pigeon District Library will be offering a once-a-month late afternoon program for preschoolers, and for children in grades K-2, and grades 3 -5. The program for the preschoolers will include a story, craft, and other activities. The program for children in grades K-2 will include a story, craft, and snack, and the program for children in grades 3-5 will include a snack and activities centered on the paperback book “The Lightning Thief.” Those who sign up for this activity will receive a free copy of the book being discussed. These spring programs will take place during the months of March through May and the fall program will take place during the months of September through November. Please call the library at 453-2341 for further information.
FAMILY MOVIE
Thursday, March 11 at 4:30 PM
“Where the Wild Things Are”
Rated: PG
Time: 101 Minutes
“Maurice Sendak's classic story about Max, a rambunctious and sensitive boy who escapes to where the Wild Things are. Max lands on an island where he meets mysterious and strange creatures whose emotions are as wild and unpredictable as their actions.”
COMPUTER WORKSHOP
Led by Kim Gaeth, the following workshops will be provided free of charge to area residents:
Saturday, March 13, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: “Introduction to Computers”
Saturday, March 20, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: “Introduction to Word Processing”
Saturday, March 27, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: “Introduction to the Internet”
Since class size is limited for these workshops, pre-registration is required and the sign up sheets are on the table near the Circulation Desk. The workshops will be held in the library’s computer lab.
COFFEE TIME AT THE LIBRARY
Hot coffee, cocoa, and tea are available on Thursdays in the Reference Room of the library. Come and relax with a cup of coffee, cocoa, or tea while reading the newspaper or visiting with fellow readers.
The Pigeon District Library’s Adult Winter Reading Program has begun and will end March 15. Adult patrons who participated last year had a lot of fun, but participation is totally optional. Simply fill out an entry slip each time you visit the library and check out books, magazines, or books on CD or tape. The library staff would like to thank the following individuals and businesses for donating prizes to the program: 1st and Main Party Store-Bay Port, Alchemy Stained Glass Windows by Donna Martin, Jeanette Bach, Backstreet Quilt Shop – Elkton, Bailey Insurance Agency – Pigeon, Bay Café-Caseville, Bay Port State Bank, Janet Blakeney and Sue Bouck, Caseville Food Pride, Caseville True Value Hardware, Haist Flowers and Gifts-Pigeon, HarJo’s Ben Franklin- Pigeon, Independent Bank-Pigeon, Clara Judge, Linda’s Basket Case-Pigeon, Mainsail Quick Stop- Caseville, McCormick Motors - Pigeon, My Secret Garden-Pigeon, Northstar Bank-Pigeon, Orr’s Drug Store-Pigeon, Pigeon Hardware, Riverside Roadhouse – Caseville, Scheurer Family Pharmacy, Scheurer Family Vision-Pigeon, Sue Bouck, State Farm Insurance-Penny St. Cyr-Pigeon, Thumb Cellular- Pigeon, Thumb Hardware and Appliance, Inc.-Elkton, and Thumb National Bank-Pigeon.
CONGRATULATIONS! Congratulations to Maureen Corrion, our sixth winner in the weekly drawing for the Adult Winter Reading Program. Maureen received a free book along with a Car Care Kit donated by McCormick Motors of Pigeon. .
FOPDL SPRING FUNDRAISER
The Friends of the Pigeon District Library has a spring fundraiser called “Flower Power”. Information will be available online and through brochures to inform patrons about the fundraiser. The brochures have been placed on the FOPDL Book Sale carousel near the Circulation Desk. For every item ordered, the friends group gets 50% of the cost of the item(s). The person who places the order pays $5.00 to cover shipping and everything is sent directly to the customer. This fundraiser will end on March 31st.
USED BOOK SALE
The Friends of the Pigeon District Library will be having its March Used Book Sale on Saturday, March 6 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 Book Sale. Selected hardcover and paperback books are always available on the bookshelves near the circulation counter.
STORY HOUR
“Pigs” will be the theme for Tuesday, March 16, 2010. 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.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
When the weather outside gets frightful, please call the library or listen to WLEW to make sure the library will be open for your reading needs.
ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
During the spring and fall, the Pigeon District Library will be offering a once-a-month late afternoon program for preschoolers, and for children in grades K-2, and grades 3 -5. The program for the preschoolers will include a story, craft, and other activities. The program for children in grades K-2 will include a story, craft, and snack, and the program for children in grades 3-5 will include a snack and activities centered on the paperback book “The Lightning Thief.” Those who sign up for this activity will receive a free copy of the book being discussed. These spring programs will take place during the months of March through May and the fall program will take place during the months of September through November. Please call the library at 453-2341 for further information.
FAMILY MOVIE
Thursday, March 11 at 4:30 PM
“Where the Wild Things Are”
Rated: PG
Time: 101 Minutes
“Maurice Sendak's classic story about Max, a rambunctious and sensitive boy who escapes to where the Wild Things are. Max lands on an island where he meets mysterious and strange creatures whose emotions are as wild and unpredictable as their actions.”
COMPUTER WORKSHOP
Led by Kim Gaeth, the following workshops will be provided free of charge to area residents:
Saturday, March 13, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: “Introduction to Computers”
Saturday, March 20, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: “Introduction to Word Processing”
Saturday, March 27, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: “Introduction to the Internet”
Since class size is limited for these workshops, pre-registration is required and the sign up sheets are on the table near the Circulation Desk. The workshops will be held in the library’s computer lab.
COFFEE TIME AT THE LIBRARY
Hot coffee, cocoa, and tea are available on Thursdays in the Reference Room of the library. Come and relax with a cup of coffee, cocoa, or tea while reading the newspaper or visiting with fellow readers.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
ADULT WINTER READING PROGRAM
The Pigeon District Library’s Adult Winter Reading Program has begun and will end March 15. Adult patrons who participated last year had a lot of fun, but participation is totally optional. Simply fill out an entry slip each time you visit the library and check out books, magazines, or books on CD or tape. The library staff would like to thank the following individuals and businesses for donating prizes to the program: 1st and Main Party Store-Bay Port, Alchemy Stained Glass Windows by Donna Martin, Jeanette Bach, Backstreet Quilt Shop – Elkton, Bailey Insurance Agency – Pigeon, Bay Café-Caseville, Bay Port State Bank, Janet Blakeney and Sue Bouck, Caseville Food Pride, Caseville True Value Hardware, Haist Flowers and Gifts-Pigeon, HarJo’s Ben Franklin- Pigeon, Clara Judge, Linda’s Basket Case-Pigeon, Mainsail Quick Stop- Caseville, McCormick Motors - Pigeon, My Secret Garden-Pigeon, Northstar Bank-Pigeon, Orr’s Drug Store-Pigeon, Pigeon Hardware, Riverside Roadhouse – Caseville, Scheurer Family Vision-Pigeon, Sue Bouck, State Farm Insurance-Penny St. Cyr-Pigeon, Thumb Cellular- Pigeon, Thumb Hardware and Appliance, Inc.-Elkton, and Thumb National Bank-Pigeon.
CONGRATULATIONS! Congratulations to Bob Tate, our fifth winner in the weekly drawing for the Adult Winter Reading Program. Bob received a free book along with a $10.00 Gift Certificate donated by Riverside Roadhouse from Caseville. .
STORY HOUR
“Smile” will be the theme for Tuesday, March 2, 2010. 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.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
When the weather outside gets frightful, please call the library or listen to WLEW to make sure the library will be open for your reading needs.
ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
During the spring and fall, the Pigeon District Library will be offering a once-a-month late afternoon program for preschoolers, and for children in grades K-2, and grades 3 -5. The program for the preschoolers will include a story, craft, and other activities. The program for children in grades K-2 will include a story, craft, and snack, and the program for children in grades 3-5 will include a snack and activities centered on the paperback book “The Lightning Thief.” Those who sign up for this activity will receive a free copy of the book being discussed. These Spring programs will take place during the months of March through May and the fall program will take place during the months of September through November. Please call the library at 453-2341 for further information.
USED BOOK SALE
The Friends of the Pigeon District Library will be having its March Used Book Sale on Saturday, March 6 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 Book Sale. Selected hardcover and paperback books are always available on the bookshelves near the circulation counter.
FAMILY MOVIE
Thursday, March 11 at 4:30 PM
“Where the Wild Things Are”
Rated: PG
Time: 101 Minutes
“Maurice Sendak's classic story about Max, a rambunctious and sensitive boy who escapes to where the Wild Things are. Max lands on an island where he meets mysterious and strange creatures whose emotions are as wild and unpredictable as their actions.”
COMPUTER WORKSHOP
Led by Kim Gaeth, the following workshops will be provided free of charge to area residents:
Saturday, March 13, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: “Introduction to Computers”
Saturday, March 20, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: “Introduction to Word Processing”
Saturday, March 27, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: “Introduction to the Internet”
Since class size is limited for these workshops, pre-registration is required and the sign up sheets are on the table near the Circulation Desk. The workshops will be held in the library’s computer lab.
NEW MATERIALS
Adult Fiction:
A Dark Matter by Peter Straub
Horns by Joe Hill
Last Snow by Eric Van Lustbader
The Last Surgeon by Michael Palmer
Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah
JA PB:
Dear Dumb Diary Series: by Jamie Kelly
It’s Not My Fault I Know Everything
Never Underestimate Your Dumbness
The Problem with Here Is That It’s Where I’m From
That’s What Friends Aren’t For
COFFEE TIME AT THE LIBRARY
Hot coffee, cocoa, and tea are available on Thursdays in the Reference Room of the library. Come and relax with a cup of coffee, cocoa, or tea while reading the newspaper or visiting with fellow readers.
The Pigeon District Library’s Adult Winter Reading Program has begun and will end March 15. Adult patrons who participated last year had a lot of fun, but participation is totally optional. Simply fill out an entry slip each time you visit the library and check out books, magazines, or books on CD or tape. The library staff would like to thank the following individuals and businesses for donating prizes to the program: 1st and Main Party Store-Bay Port, Alchemy Stained Glass Windows by Donna Martin, Jeanette Bach, Backstreet Quilt Shop – Elkton, Bailey Insurance Agency – Pigeon, Bay Café-Caseville, Bay Port State Bank, Janet Blakeney and Sue Bouck, Caseville Food Pride, Caseville True Value Hardware, Haist Flowers and Gifts-Pigeon, HarJo’s Ben Franklin- Pigeon, Clara Judge, Linda’s Basket Case-Pigeon, Mainsail Quick Stop- Caseville, McCormick Motors - Pigeon, My Secret Garden-Pigeon, Northstar Bank-Pigeon, Orr’s Drug Store-Pigeon, Pigeon Hardware, Riverside Roadhouse – Caseville, Scheurer Family Vision-Pigeon, Sue Bouck, State Farm Insurance-Penny St. Cyr-Pigeon, Thumb Cellular- Pigeon, Thumb Hardware and Appliance, Inc.-Elkton, and Thumb National Bank-Pigeon.
CONGRATULATIONS! Congratulations to Bob Tate, our fifth winner in the weekly drawing for the Adult Winter Reading Program. Bob received a free book along with a $10.00 Gift Certificate donated by Riverside Roadhouse from Caseville. .
STORY HOUR
“Smile” will be the theme for Tuesday, March 2, 2010. 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.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
When the weather outside gets frightful, please call the library or listen to WLEW to make sure the library will be open for your reading needs.
ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
During the spring and fall, the Pigeon District Library will be offering a once-a-month late afternoon program for preschoolers, and for children in grades K-2, and grades 3 -5. The program for the preschoolers will include a story, craft, and other activities. The program for children in grades K-2 will include a story, craft, and snack, and the program for children in grades 3-5 will include a snack and activities centered on the paperback book “The Lightning Thief.” Those who sign up for this activity will receive a free copy of the book being discussed. These Spring programs will take place during the months of March through May and the fall program will take place during the months of September through November. Please call the library at 453-2341 for further information.
USED BOOK SALE
The Friends of the Pigeon District Library will be having its March Used Book Sale on Saturday, March 6 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 Book Sale. Selected hardcover and paperback books are always available on the bookshelves near the circulation counter.
FAMILY MOVIE
Thursday, March 11 at 4:30 PM
“Where the Wild Things Are”
Rated: PG
Time: 101 Minutes
“Maurice Sendak's classic story about Max, a rambunctious and sensitive boy who escapes to where the Wild Things are. Max lands on an island where he meets mysterious and strange creatures whose emotions are as wild and unpredictable as their actions.”
COMPUTER WORKSHOP
Led by Kim Gaeth, the following workshops will be provided free of charge to area residents:
Saturday, March 13, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: “Introduction to Computers”
Saturday, March 20, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: “Introduction to Word Processing”
Saturday, March 27, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: “Introduction to the Internet”
Since class size is limited for these workshops, pre-registration is required and the sign up sheets are on the table near the Circulation Desk. The workshops will be held in the library’s computer lab.
NEW MATERIALS
Adult Fiction:
A Dark Matter by Peter Straub
Horns by Joe Hill
Last Snow by Eric Van Lustbader
The Last Surgeon by Michael Palmer
Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah
JA PB:
Dear Dumb Diary Series: by Jamie Kelly
It’s Not My Fault I Know Everything
Never Underestimate Your Dumbness
The Problem with Here Is That It’s Where I’m From
That’s What Friends Aren’t For
COFFEE TIME AT THE LIBRARY
Hot coffee, cocoa, and tea are available on Thursdays in the Reference Room of the library. Come and relax with a cup of coffee, cocoa, or tea while reading the newspaper or visiting with fellow readers.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
ADULT WINTER READING PROGRAM
The Pigeon District Library’s Adult Winter Reading Program has begun and will end March 15. Adult patrons who participated last year had a lot of fun, but participation is totally optional. Simply fill out an entry slip each time you visit the library and check out books, magazines, or books on CD or tape.
The library staff would like to thank the following individuals and businesses for donating prizes to the program: 1st and Main Party Store-Bay Port, Alchemy Stained Glass Windows by Donna Martin, Jeanette Bach, Backstreet Quilt Shop – Elkton, Bailey Insurance Agency – Pigeon, Bay Café-Caseville, Bay Port State Bank, Janet Blakeney and Sue Bouck, Caseville Food Pride, Caseville True Value Hardware, Haist Flowers and Gifts-Pigeon, HarJo’s Ben Franklin- Pigeon, Clara Judge, Linda’s Basket Case-Pigeon, Mainsail Quick Stop- Caseville, McCormick Motors - Pigeon, My Secret Garden-Pigeon, Northstar Bank-Pigeon, Orr’s Drug Store-Pigeon, Pigeon Hardware, Riverside Roadhouse – Caseville, Scheurer Family Vision-Pigeon, Sue Bouck, State Farm Insurance-Penny St. Cyr-Pigeon, Thumb Cellular- Pigeon, and Thumb National Bank-Pigeon.
CONGRATULATIONS! Congratulations to Maxine Rice, our fourth winner in the weekly drawing for the Adult Winter Reading Program. Maxine received a free book along with a Ligthhouse Bird Feeder donated by Caseville True Value Hardware.
STORY HOUR
“Teeth” will be the theme for Tuesday, February 23, 2010. 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.
BOOK CLUB
The book for discussion at the February meeting will be “book of choice.” Readers will bring in books to the meeting and give a summary to the readers present. The next scheduled meeting will be Tuesday, February 23 at 6:30 PM.
COFFEE TIME AT THE LIBRARY
Hot coffee, cocoa, and tea are available on Thursdays in the Reference Room of the library. Come and relax with a cup of coffee, cocoa, or tea while reading the newspaper or visiting with fellow readers.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
When the weather outside gets frightful, please call the library or listen to WLEW to make sure the library will be open for your reading needs.
BOOKPAGE
The February 2010 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.” BookPage can also be accessed through the internet at www.bookpage.com.
ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
During the spring and fall, the Pigeon District Library will be offering a once-a-month late afternoon program for preschoolers, and for children in grades K-2, and grades 3 -5. The program for the preschoolers will include a story, craft, and other activities. The program for children in grades K-2 will include a story, craft, and snack, and the program for children in grades 3-5 will include a snack and activities centered around a paperback book which the library will purchase. Those who sign up for this activity will receive a free copy of the book being discussed. Spring program will take place during the months of March through May and the fall program will take place during the months of September through November. Please call the library at 453-2341 for further information.
NEW DVDS
Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs PG
Couples Retreat PG-13
Fame PG
Michael Jackson’s This Is It PG
Time Traveler’s Wife PG-13
Tyler Perry’s I Can Do Bad All By Myself PG-13
NEW LIBRARY MATERIALS
Paperback
Cold River by Carla Neggers
Hot Rocks by Nora Roberts
Young Adult Fiction
Academy by Ridley Pearson
Revelations by Melissa De la Cruz
Shadowland by Alyson Noel
Van Alen Legacy by Melissa De la Cruz
Young Adult Paperback
Dean and the Gone by Susan Pfeffer
Divine by Blood by P.C. Cast
Divine by Mistake by P.C. Cast
The Pigeon District Library’s Adult Winter Reading Program has begun and will end March 15. Adult patrons who participated last year had a lot of fun, but participation is totally optional. Simply fill out an entry slip each time you visit the library and check out books, magazines, or books on CD or tape.
The library staff would like to thank the following individuals and businesses for donating prizes to the program: 1st and Main Party Store-Bay Port, Alchemy Stained Glass Windows by Donna Martin, Jeanette Bach, Backstreet Quilt Shop – Elkton, Bailey Insurance Agency – Pigeon, Bay Café-Caseville, Bay Port State Bank, Janet Blakeney and Sue Bouck, Caseville Food Pride, Caseville True Value Hardware, Haist Flowers and Gifts-Pigeon, HarJo’s Ben Franklin- Pigeon, Clara Judge, Linda’s Basket Case-Pigeon, Mainsail Quick Stop- Caseville, McCormick Motors - Pigeon, My Secret Garden-Pigeon, Northstar Bank-Pigeon, Orr’s Drug Store-Pigeon, Pigeon Hardware, Riverside Roadhouse – Caseville, Scheurer Family Vision-Pigeon, Sue Bouck, State Farm Insurance-Penny St. Cyr-Pigeon, Thumb Cellular- Pigeon, and Thumb National Bank-Pigeon.
CONGRATULATIONS! Congratulations to Maxine Rice, our fourth winner in the weekly drawing for the Adult Winter Reading Program. Maxine received a free book along with a Ligthhouse Bird Feeder donated by Caseville True Value Hardware.
STORY HOUR
“Teeth” will be the theme for Tuesday, February 23, 2010. 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.
BOOK CLUB
The book for discussion at the February meeting will be “book of choice.” Readers will bring in books to the meeting and give a summary to the readers present. The next scheduled meeting will be Tuesday, February 23 at 6:30 PM.
COFFEE TIME AT THE LIBRARY
Hot coffee, cocoa, and tea are available on Thursdays in the Reference Room of the library. Come and relax with a cup of coffee, cocoa, or tea while reading the newspaper or visiting with fellow readers.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
When the weather outside gets frightful, please call the library or listen to WLEW to make sure the library will be open for your reading needs.
BOOKPAGE
The February 2010 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.” BookPage can also be accessed through the internet at www.bookpage.com.
ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
During the spring and fall, the Pigeon District Library will be offering a once-a-month late afternoon program for preschoolers, and for children in grades K-2, and grades 3 -5. The program for the preschoolers will include a story, craft, and other activities. The program for children in grades K-2 will include a story, craft, and snack, and the program for children in grades 3-5 will include a snack and activities centered around a paperback book which the library will purchase. Those who sign up for this activity will receive a free copy of the book being discussed. Spring program will take place during the months of March through May and the fall program will take place during the months of September through November. Please call the library at 453-2341 for further information.
NEW DVDS
Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs PG
Couples Retreat PG-13
Fame PG
Michael Jackson’s This Is It PG
Time Traveler’s Wife PG-13
Tyler Perry’s I Can Do Bad All By Myself PG-13
NEW LIBRARY MATERIALS
Paperback
Cold River by Carla Neggers
Hot Rocks by Nora Roberts
Young Adult Fiction
Academy by Ridley Pearson
Revelations by Melissa De la Cruz
Shadowland by Alyson Noel
Van Alen Legacy by Melissa De la Cruz
Young Adult Paperback
Dean and the Gone by Susan Pfeffer
Divine by Blood by P.C. Cast
Divine by Mistake by P.C. Cast
Thursday, February 11, 2010
ADULT WINTER READING PROGRAM
The Pigeon District Library’s Adult Winter Reading Program has begun and will end March 15. Adult patrons who participated last year had a lot of fun, but participation is totally optional. Simply fill out an entry slip each time you visit the library and check out books, magazines, or books on CD or tape.
The library staff would like to thank the following individuals and businesses for donating prizes to the program: 1st and Main Party Store-Bay Port, Alchemy Stained Glass Windows by Donna Martin, Jeanette Bach, Backstreet Quilt Shop – Elkton, Bailey Insurance Agency – Pigeon, Bay Café-Caseville, Bay Port State Bank, Janet Blakeney and Sue Bouck, Caseville Food Pride, Caseville True Value Hardware, Haist Flowers and Gifts-Pigeon, HarJo’s Ben Franklin- Pigeon, Clara Judge, Linda’s Basket Case-Pigeon, Mainsail Quick Stop- Caseville, McCormick Motors - Pigeon, My Secret Garden-Pigeon, Orr’s Drug Store-Pigeon, Pigeon Hardware, Riverside Roadhouse – Caseville, Scheurer Family Vision-Pigeon, Sue Bouck, State Farm Insurance-Penny St. Cyr-Pigeon, Thumb Cellular- Pigeon, and Thumb National Bank-Pigeon.
CONGRATULATIONS! Congratulations to Yvonne Bedell, our third winner in the weekly drawing for the Adult Winter Reading Program. Yvonne received a free book along with a 12 pack of Coca-Cola donated by 1st and Main Party Store and a “Swipe” game donated
by Harjo’s Ben Franklin.
STORY HOUR
“President’s Day” will be the theme for Tuesday, February 16, 2010. 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.
BEGINNER CROCHET CLASS
Saturday-February 13 from 1:00 PM -3:00 PM
Led by Sue Bouck, a Beginner Crochet Class will be provided free of charge to area residents. You will be instructed on how to single crochet so you can make a small afghan, baby afghan, lap afghan, or scarf. Materials needed: 2 skeins of yarn for
an afghan, different yard colors (optional), 1 “Q” hook-sold at HarJo’s Ben Franklin or
Wal-Mart or you may purchase one at the class from the instructor. Since class size is limited for this beginner crochet class, pre-registration is required and a sign-up sheet is located on the table in front of the Circulation Desk.
HURON AREA WRITERS GROUP (HAWG)
The Huron Area Writers Group will be having their monthly meeting on February 18, 2010 in the Community Room of the library at 6:30 PM. All writers, not matter what skill level, are invited to the HAWG meeting.
COFFEE TIME AT THE LIBRARY
Hot coffee, cocoa, and tea are available on Thursdays in the Reference Room of the library. Come and relax with a cup of coffee, cocoa, or tea while reading the newspaper or visiting with fellow readers.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
When the weather outside gets frightful, please call the library or listen to WLEW to make sure the library will be open for your information needs.
BOOKPAGE
The February 2010 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.” BookPage can also be accessed through the internet at www.bookpage.com.
CIRCULATION
Circulation for the month of January 2010 was 3,570 items, including 1,774 Books, 18 Cameras and Toys, 6 Discovery Packs, 340 DVD Rentals, 311 Videos, 80 Non-Fiction Videos and DVDs, 82 Audio and CD, 78 Periodicals, 289 Internet Users, 31 Puzzles, and 561 New Materials Check-outs. Income received included $158.10 from Copier, $278.75 from Fines, and $61.00 from Faxes. Inter-Loan statistics included 270 items borrowed and 366 items loaned to other libraries through the Valley Library Consortium. Four Story Hours were held with 48 in attendance. Twenty-nine registrations for the month included: Caseville 9, Fairhaven 7, McKinley 1, Oliver 7, and Winsor 5.
The Pigeon District Library’s Adult Winter Reading Program has begun and will end March 15. Adult patrons who participated last year had a lot of fun, but participation is totally optional. Simply fill out an entry slip each time you visit the library and check out books, magazines, or books on CD or tape.
The library staff would like to thank the following individuals and businesses for donating prizes to the program: 1st and Main Party Store-Bay Port, Alchemy Stained Glass Windows by Donna Martin, Jeanette Bach, Backstreet Quilt Shop – Elkton, Bailey Insurance Agency – Pigeon, Bay Café-Caseville, Bay Port State Bank, Janet Blakeney and Sue Bouck, Caseville Food Pride, Caseville True Value Hardware, Haist Flowers and Gifts-Pigeon, HarJo’s Ben Franklin- Pigeon, Clara Judge, Linda’s Basket Case-Pigeon, Mainsail Quick Stop- Caseville, McCormick Motors - Pigeon, My Secret Garden-Pigeon, Orr’s Drug Store-Pigeon, Pigeon Hardware, Riverside Roadhouse – Caseville, Scheurer Family Vision-Pigeon, Sue Bouck, State Farm Insurance-Penny St. Cyr-Pigeon, Thumb Cellular- Pigeon, and Thumb National Bank-Pigeon.
CONGRATULATIONS! Congratulations to Yvonne Bedell, our third winner in the weekly drawing for the Adult Winter Reading Program. Yvonne received a free book along with a 12 pack of Coca-Cola donated by 1st and Main Party Store and a “Swipe” game donated
by Harjo’s Ben Franklin.
STORY HOUR
“President’s Day” will be the theme for Tuesday, February 16, 2010. 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.
BEGINNER CROCHET CLASS
Saturday-February 13 from 1:00 PM -3:00 PM
Led by Sue Bouck, a Beginner Crochet Class will be provided free of charge to area residents. You will be instructed on how to single crochet so you can make a small afghan, baby afghan, lap afghan, or scarf. Materials needed: 2 skeins of yarn for
an afghan, different yard colors (optional), 1 “Q” hook-sold at HarJo’s Ben Franklin or
Wal-Mart or you may purchase one at the class from the instructor. Since class size is limited for this beginner crochet class, pre-registration is required and a sign-up sheet is located on the table in front of the Circulation Desk.
HURON AREA WRITERS GROUP (HAWG)
The Huron Area Writers Group will be having their monthly meeting on February 18, 2010 in the Community Room of the library at 6:30 PM. All writers, not matter what skill level, are invited to the HAWG meeting.
COFFEE TIME AT THE LIBRARY
Hot coffee, cocoa, and tea are available on Thursdays in the Reference Room of the library. Come and relax with a cup of coffee, cocoa, or tea while reading the newspaper or visiting with fellow readers.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
When the weather outside gets frightful, please call the library or listen to WLEW to make sure the library will be open for your information needs.
BOOKPAGE
The February 2010 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.” BookPage can also be accessed through the internet at www.bookpage.com.
CIRCULATION
Circulation for the month of January 2010 was 3,570 items, including 1,774 Books, 18 Cameras and Toys, 6 Discovery Packs, 340 DVD Rentals, 311 Videos, 80 Non-Fiction Videos and DVDs, 82 Audio and CD, 78 Periodicals, 289 Internet Users, 31 Puzzles, and 561 New Materials Check-outs. Income received included $158.10 from Copier, $278.75 from Fines, and $61.00 from Faxes. Inter-Loan statistics included 270 items borrowed and 366 items loaned to other libraries through the Valley Library Consortium. Four Story Hours were held with 48 in attendance. Twenty-nine registrations for the month included: Caseville 9, Fairhaven 7, McKinley 1, Oliver 7, and Winsor 5.
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