2011 SUMMER READING PROGRAM PARTY!
Fun was had by all at the Summer Reading Program Party, which was held in the Pigeon District Library’s Community Room on July 14, 2011. Reading Program Participants and their families enjoyed ice cream courtesy of Thumb National Bank, popcorn courtesy of Independent Bank-Pigeon, and drinks provided by the library. Fifty-eight SRP participants and eighty-two family members were entertained by Ronald McDonald. After Ronald entertained the kids with magic tricks and jokes, awards and prizes were handed out.

The names of the participants who came to the library each week during the Summer Reading Program were entered into a drawing for a variety of prizes from HarJo’s Ben Franklin. The names of participants who attended classes and activities during the reading program were entered into a drawing for an array of prizes from Thumb Cellular and the names of participants who returned a take-home activity were entered into a drawing for prizes donated by Pigeon Hardware.

Thumb National Bank donated four piggy banks-each filled with $25.00 in presidential dollar coins. The following SRP Participants won one of these banks in a special drawing for those who earned at least $25 in SRP money- Abagail Cole, Nathan Cole, Kyle Ignash, and Kennedy Tate. Additional drawings for prizes were held and every SRP participant left with prizes and a treat bag which included items from Bay Port Bank and Independent Bank. In addition, each participant received his/her choice of a free book.

The library staff expresses their deepest appreciation to all businesses and individuals who made donations to our Summer Reading Program-Jeanette Bach, Bay Port State Bank, Bay Theatre – Caseville, HarJo’s Ben Franklin, Jane Himmel, Independent Bank-Pigeon, Clara Judge, McDonald’s Restaurant – Essexville & Sebewaing, Pigeon Hardware, Thumb Cellular, and Thumb National Bank-Pigeon.

FREE PARK & READ STATE PARK PASSES
Back for a third summer, the DNR and the Library of Michigan are offering their Park & Read program at more than 400 participating libraries across the state. While checking out a book, Park & Read allows library cardholders to "check- out" a one-day pass that waives the Recreation Passport entry fee into any Michigan state park or recreation area. This $10 savings also provides a one- time, free access to more than 500 events taking place in state parks throughout the summer, and to make the day even more relaxing, some of the state parks are offering the loan of a hammock. Passes are valid for seven days from checkout and can be used for one day at any one of Michigan's 98 state parks. Passes are valid for day use only. The program runs through Oct. 1, 2011.

LEMONADE TIME AT THE LIBRARY
Cold lemonade is now available on Thursdays in the Reference Room of the library. Come and relax with a cup of lemonade while reading the newspaper or visiting with fellow readers.

STORY HOUR
“Ice Cream” will be the theme held on Tuesday, July 26, 2011. Pre-School Story Hour is held each Tuesday at 10:30 AM. 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 July meeting will be “Lacuna” by Barbara Kingsolver. The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, July 26 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.