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.

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