USED BOOK SALE
The Friends of the Pigeon District Library will be having its January Used Book Sale On Saturday, January 7th, 2012, in the Reference Room of the library from 10:00 AM to 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 on the bookshelves near the circulation counter.
STORY HOUR
“Penguins” will be the theme for Tuesday, January 10, 2012. PreSchool 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
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.
TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTORS
A new program using therapy dogs is being offered at the Pigeon District Library. Children in grades K-4 are encouraged to come to the library and read to one of two therapy dogs. Powell is owned by Sherry Phillips and Reese is owned by Jerry & Yvonne Greer. The goal is to provide a relaxed, non-judgmental environment where children can feel comfortable reading aloud to a furry friend that won’t laugh at them if they make a mistake or stumble over a word. The dogs are licensed, certified and insured through Therapy Dogs, International.
The program is being offered the first Monday and third Thursday of each month.
Pre-registration is required. A child who signs up for the program will spend ten minutes reading aloud to the therapy dog (and his handler). Four time slots are available for children who would love to read to a furry friend – 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, and 4:45. If this is something that your child would like to do, please call the library at 453-2341 to sign-up for an available time slot in January 2012.
If you own a therapy dog and would be interested in assisting with this program, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask to speak with Library Director Jeanette Bach.
ADULT WINTER READING PROGRAM
This is the fourth year for our adult winter reading program which is scheduled for January 16 – March 15. We think it is a lot of fun for our adult readers, but participation is totally optional. The program is open to PDL cardholders who are at least 18 years of age and check out books, books on CD/tape, magazines, or Playaways. Weekly prize drawings will be held and participants are invited to the end-of-program party in March.
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.
FREE CONSUMER INFORMATION CATALOG
The Winter 2011-2012 Consumer Information catalog has arrived and can be found in the library’s Information Center which is located near the Nitz Street entrance. The sixteen-page catalog lists free and low-cost information on cars, computers, education, employment, family, federal programs, food, health, housing, money, small business, travel, and more.
NEW LIBRARY MATERIALS
Fiction:
Kill Alex Cross by James Patterson
Locked On by Tom Clancy
NonFiction Books
Gabby by Gabrielle Giffords
Better Homes and Gardens-
Annual Recipes 2011 by Better Homes and Gardens
Bits and Pieces-18 small quilts
From fat quarters and scraps by Karen Soltys
Close to Paradise
-The Gardens of Naples, Capri,
And the Amalfi Coast by Robert Fisher
LP Fiction
Devil’s Gate by Clive Cussler
Last Man in the Tower by Aravind Adiga
Murder at the Painted Lady by Barbara Warren
Pele’s Tears by Sharon Garner
Red Mist by Patricia Cornwell
Rules of Civility by Amor Fowles
Unforgettable by Trish Perry
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Thursday, December 1, 2011
TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTORS
A new program using therapy dogs is being offered at the Pigeon District Library. Children in grades 1-4 are encouraged to come to the library and read to one of two therapy dogs. Powell is owned by Sherry Phillips and Reese is owned by Jerry & Yvonne Greer. The goal is to provide a relaxed, non-judgmental environment where children can feel comfortable reading aloud to a furry friend that won’t laugh at them if they make a mistake or stumble over a word. The dogs are licensed, certified and insured through Therapy Dogs, International.
The program is being offered the first Monday and third Thursday of each month and Monday, December 5th is the Kick-Off Day for Tail Waggin’ Tutors. Pre-registration is required. A child who signs up for the program will spend ten minutes reading aloud to the therapy dog (and his handler). Four time slots are available for children who would love to read to a furry friend – 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, and 4:45. Because we have two therapy dogs on the first Monday of each month, eight children will be able to sign-up for a reading time on December 5th. If this is something that your child would like to do, please call the library at 453-2341 to sign-up for an available time slot.
If you own a therapy dog and would be interested in assisting with this program, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask to speak with Library Director Jeanette Bach.
STORY HOUR
“Snowflakes” will be the theme for story hour on Tuesday, December 6, 2011. PreSchool 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
FREE MOVIE FOR ADULTS-“THE HELP”
Tuesday, December 6 at 5:30 PM
Community Room of the library
The Pigeon District Library Book Club will be hosting a showing of the movie “The Help” in the Community Room of the library on Tuesday, December 6th from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. The Community Room will be open at 5:00 PM for movie watchers. Following the movie, those in attendance will be given the opportunity to compare the book and the movie. Hot beverages will be served along with Christmas treats that anyone wishes to bring and share. For answers to your questions, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel.
HURON AREA WRITERS GROUP (HAWG)
The Huron Area Writer’s Group will be having their monthly meeting December 8, 2011 at 6:30 PM in the library’s Community Room. All writers, no matter what skill level, are invited to the HAWG meeting.
FREE HEALTH CLASS-HERBS AND MUSCLE RESPONSE TESTING
Sunday, December 11 at 2:00 PM
Community Room of the library
Michelle Richmond will be presenting herbal information and doing muscle testing.
Learn about the healing benefits of herbs that are found in Michigan and even in our local grocery store! Then, find your body’s strengths and weaknesses by testing the muscles. Fee free to bring herbs from home!
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS MOVIE AND COOKIE DECORATING
Tuesday, December 13 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Community Room of the library
Children are invited to come to the library and watch the movie “The Littlest Light on the Christmas Tree” and decorate some Christmas cookies to take home and share with family members. There is no charge for this event. Please come and join us for some Christmas fun!
THE BUGGS – HOLIDAY SING ALONG
Friday, December 16 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Community Room of the library
The kids are still in school (or you no longer have young kids), you’re ready (or not ready) for the holidays, and you’d like to just “relax” a little. We’ll get in the spirit of the season as we gather ‘round the fireplace and join in singing familiar Christmas carols with Raymond and Susan Bugg. This event is being sponsored by the Friends of the Pigeon District Library who will also be providing the refreshments for the event. Come and enjoy!
GIVING TREE
With the holidays approaching, please consider the “Gift of Reading” by donating a new or gently used book and placing it under our GIVING TREE which is located in the Children’s Room. Book donations are being sought for boys and girls in the following age categories: 0-5, 6-9, and 13-16, with the greatest need in the 13-16 category. Books which are donated will be wrapped by library staff and patrons and will be picked up by the Pigeon Area Food Pantry in time to be delivered to children in time for Christmas.
A new program using therapy dogs is being offered at the Pigeon District Library. Children in grades 1-4 are encouraged to come to the library and read to one of two therapy dogs. Powell is owned by Sherry Phillips and Reese is owned by Jerry & Yvonne Greer. The goal is to provide a relaxed, non-judgmental environment where children can feel comfortable reading aloud to a furry friend that won’t laugh at them if they make a mistake or stumble over a word. The dogs are licensed, certified and insured through Therapy Dogs, International.
The program is being offered the first Monday and third Thursday of each month and Monday, December 5th is the Kick-Off Day for Tail Waggin’ Tutors. Pre-registration is required. A child who signs up for the program will spend ten minutes reading aloud to the therapy dog (and his handler). Four time slots are available for children who would love to read to a furry friend – 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, and 4:45. Because we have two therapy dogs on the first Monday of each month, eight children will be able to sign-up for a reading time on December 5th. If this is something that your child would like to do, please call the library at 453-2341 to sign-up for an available time slot.
If you own a therapy dog and would be interested in assisting with this program, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask to speak with Library Director Jeanette Bach.
STORY HOUR
“Snowflakes” will be the theme for story hour on Tuesday, December 6, 2011. PreSchool 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
FREE MOVIE FOR ADULTS-“THE HELP”
Tuesday, December 6 at 5:30 PM
Community Room of the library
The Pigeon District Library Book Club will be hosting a showing of the movie “The Help” in the Community Room of the library on Tuesday, December 6th from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. The Community Room will be open at 5:00 PM for movie watchers. Following the movie, those in attendance will be given the opportunity to compare the book and the movie. Hot beverages will be served along with Christmas treats that anyone wishes to bring and share. For answers to your questions, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel.
HURON AREA WRITERS GROUP (HAWG)
The Huron Area Writer’s Group will be having their monthly meeting December 8, 2011 at 6:30 PM in the library’s Community Room. All writers, no matter what skill level, are invited to the HAWG meeting.
FREE HEALTH CLASS-HERBS AND MUSCLE RESPONSE TESTING
Sunday, December 11 at 2:00 PM
Community Room of the library
Michelle Richmond will be presenting herbal information and doing muscle testing.
Learn about the healing benefits of herbs that are found in Michigan and even in our local grocery store! Then, find your body’s strengths and weaknesses by testing the muscles. Fee free to bring herbs from home!
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS MOVIE AND COOKIE DECORATING
Tuesday, December 13 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Community Room of the library
Children are invited to come to the library and watch the movie “The Littlest Light on the Christmas Tree” and decorate some Christmas cookies to take home and share with family members. There is no charge for this event. Please come and join us for some Christmas fun!
THE BUGGS – HOLIDAY SING ALONG
Friday, December 16 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Community Room of the library
The kids are still in school (or you no longer have young kids), you’re ready (or not ready) for the holidays, and you’d like to just “relax” a little. We’ll get in the spirit of the season as we gather ‘round the fireplace and join in singing familiar Christmas carols with Raymond and Susan Bugg. This event is being sponsored by the Friends of the Pigeon District Library who will also be providing the refreshments for the event. Come and enjoy!
GIVING TREE
With the holidays approaching, please consider the “Gift of Reading” by donating a new or gently used book and placing it under our GIVING TREE which is located in the Children’s Room. Book donations are being sought for boys and girls in the following age categories: 0-5, 6-9, and 13-16, with the greatest need in the 13-16 category. Books which are donated will be wrapped by library staff and patrons and will be picked up by the Pigeon Area Food Pantry in time to be delivered to children in time for Christmas.
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