USED BOOK SALE – JANUARY 5
The Friends of the Pigeon District Library will be having its January Used Book Sale on Saturday, January 5, 2013, 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 Self-Serve Used Book Sale. Selected hardcover and paperback books are always on the bookshelves near the Circulation Counter.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Fun Day” will be the theme for Tuesday, January 8, 2013. A half-hour Lap-Sit Story Time is held for toddlers at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held 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.
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.
ADULT WINTER READING PROGRAM
This is the fifth year for our adult winter reading program which is scheduled for January 15 – March 15, 2013. We think it is a lot of fun for our adult readers, but participation is totally optional. Every time you check out a book, magazine, audio book, or book on CD, you can fill out an entry slip for a chance to win one of the weekly prizes which will be given away.
TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTORS
Last year, the library started a program using therapy dogs called “Tail Waggin’ Tutors”. Children in grades K-4 are encouraged to come to the library and read to one of three therapy dogs. Bella is owned by Sandy Chalou, Paddy is owned by Bernie Dezenski, and Reese is owned by Jerry & Yvonne Greer. The goal is to encourage children to read by providing a relaxed, non-judgmental environment where children can feel comfortable reading aloud to a furry friend. The dogs are licensed, certified and insured – one through Therapy Dogs, Inc. and two through Therapy Dogs, International.
Pre-registration is required for the program which, during the winter, is offered on the third Thursday of each month between 4:00 PM and 500 PM. A child who signs up for
the program will spend ten minutes reading aloud to one of the therapy dogs (and its handler). Bella, Paddy and Reese will be at the library on Thursday, January 17th from 4 PM – 5 PM. If your child is interested in reading to one of our “Tail Waggin’ Tutors” please call the library at 453-2341 to sign-up for an available time slot.
TITLES ADDED TO OVERDRIVE ADVANTAGE COLLECTION
The library has recently purchased thirty-seven e-book titles to add to its OverDrive Advantage Collection, bringing the library’s Advantage E-book Collection total to eighty-three. These titles are only visible to and available for check out to PDL patrons and are identified with an “a” and “checkmark” when one clicks on the “Download eBooks” link from the library’s home page and signs in to access the “FuelYourMind Digital Collection”. As always, patrons can browse this “Virtual Branch” website to see titles that are available to patrons of all the member libraries.
WRITING WORKSHOP
Pigeon District Library is hosting a free six-week “Words Work Writing Workshop” beginning January 14, 2013 from 7:00-9:00pm. Class dates are: Jan. 14, 21, 28 and Feb. 4, 11, and 18 with Mon., Feb. 25th for makeup in case a regular date is canceled due to weather or other emergency.
This FREE workshop is open to any teen or adult with an interest in writing. No prior writing or publishing experience is required. There is no cost to participate but donations to the Pigeon Library are encouraged.
Leading the workshop is instructor Kathy Henderson-Sturtz, of Pigeon who is an award-winning book author with over 30 years professional experience writing, editing, publishing, speaking, and marketing in a wide variety of publications and fields.
-The basics of writing and publishing are interwoven into each class. However, the overall focus is helping students improve their individual writing skills and talent. It doesn't matter if you write fiction, nonfiction, poetry, personal experience, essays, blog posts, etc., you'll be able to immediately apply what we cover in each class.
- You'll also have time to learn and practice editing and critique your own and other's work, plus get advice about publishing and marketing in both traditional and self-publishing industries.
- Bonus: Words Work Writing Workshop students will have access to a private Facebook group where they can share more with each other, ask for and offer advice, plus receive additional one-on-one coaching from workshop instructor, Kathy Henderson-Sturtz.
* Participation in the Facebook group is also free and completely optional.
- The “Words Work Writing Workshop” will cover many different types of writing and publishing (some more than others depending on the class dynamics and what is of most interest to the students.)
For more information, contact: Kathy Henderson-Sturtz, kat@katsturtz.com or 989-545-5351.
To register: call Pigeon District Library at 989-453-2341.
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Friday, December 21, 2012
LIBRARY HOURS
Monday and Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
GIVING TREE A SUCCESS
The library staff would like to thank the Friends of the Pigeon District Library and the library patrons who donated books for the Giving Tree. A total of 74 books were wrapped for the Christmas season. The library will accept new or gently used books for the Giving Tree at any time of the year. This year thirty-seven children received the gift of reading.
STORY HOUR
There will be no Lap-Sit or Story Hour on December 25, 2012 or January 1, 2013. Sessions for Lap-Sit and PreSchool Story Hour will resume on January 8, 2013. The theme will be “Fun Day”. 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.
HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
The library will be closing at noon on Monday, December 24 and will be closed on Tuesday, December 25-Christmas Day. The library will also be closing at noon on Monday, December 31 and will be closed on Tuesday, January 1-New Year Day. Happy Holidays!
HOLIDAY DVD RENTALS
From December 17 – 31, patrons can rent DVDs at half-price for the holiday season. The rental period is still 2 days for a new DVD rental, and 3 days for DVDs that have been in our collection 90 days or more.
FOOD FOR FINES: DECEMB ER 17 – 31
Start the year 2013 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.
BOOKPAGE
The December 2012 issue of BookPage had 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 1000000 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 discoveries.” BookPage can be accessed through the internet at www.bookpage.com.
ADULT WINTER READING PROGRAM
This is the fifth year for our adult winter reading program which is scheduled for January 15 – March 15, 2013. We think it is a lot of fun for our adult readers, but participation is totally optional. Details will be coming very soon.
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 SERVICES
PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY SERVICES AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC
1. Computer Use: Patrons and visitors wishing to access the Internet must have a signed internet policy on file. There is no usage fee and wireless Internet service is also available.
2. Book Club: The book club meets in the library’s Community Room on the last Tuesday of every month at 6:30 PM.
3. Story Hour: Lap-Sit Story Hour is held every Tuesday at 10:00 AM for toddlers and Pre-School Story Hour is held every Tuesday at 10:30 AM for pre-school age children. Children gather in the Children’s Room before going into the Community Room where they listen to stories and participate in games, songs, crafts, and other activities which are led by Jane Himmel.
ITEMS LEFT BEHIND
Have you, by chance, left behind a jacket or sweater in one of the library’s coat closets? If you are missing one, please call the library at 453-2341 and describe it to the staff so they can check to see if it is among the “left behind” articles of clothing. Any unclaimed articles of clothing will be donated to Thumb Industries in January.
Monday and Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
GIVING TREE A SUCCESS
The library staff would like to thank the Friends of the Pigeon District Library and the library patrons who donated books for the Giving Tree. A total of 74 books were wrapped for the Christmas season. The library will accept new or gently used books for the Giving Tree at any time of the year. This year thirty-seven children received the gift of reading.
STORY HOUR
There will be no Lap-Sit or Story Hour on December 25, 2012 or January 1, 2013. Sessions for Lap-Sit and PreSchool Story Hour will resume on January 8, 2013. The theme will be “Fun Day”. 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.
HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
The library will be closing at noon on Monday, December 24 and will be closed on Tuesday, December 25-Christmas Day. The library will also be closing at noon on Monday, December 31 and will be closed on Tuesday, January 1-New Year Day. Happy Holidays!
HOLIDAY DVD RENTALS
From December 17 – 31, patrons can rent DVDs at half-price for the holiday season. The rental period is still 2 days for a new DVD rental, and 3 days for DVDs that have been in our collection 90 days or more.
FOOD FOR FINES: DECEMB ER 17 – 31
Start the year 2013 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.
BOOKPAGE
The December 2012 issue of BookPage had 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 1000000 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 discoveries.” BookPage can be accessed through the internet at www.bookpage.com.
ADULT WINTER READING PROGRAM
This is the fifth year for our adult winter reading program which is scheduled for January 15 – March 15, 2013. We think it is a lot of fun for our adult readers, but participation is totally optional. Details will be coming very soon.
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 SERVICES
PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY SERVICES AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC
1. Computer Use: Patrons and visitors wishing to access the Internet must have a signed internet policy on file. There is no usage fee and wireless Internet service is also available.
2. Book Club: The book club meets in the library’s Community Room on the last Tuesday of every month at 6:30 PM.
3. Story Hour: Lap-Sit Story Hour is held every Tuesday at 10:00 AM for toddlers and Pre-School Story Hour is held every Tuesday at 10:30 AM for pre-school age children. Children gather in the Children’s Room before going into the Community Room where they listen to stories and participate in games, songs, crafts, and other activities which are led by Jane Himmel.
ITEMS LEFT BEHIND
Have you, by chance, left behind a jacket or sweater in one of the library’s coat closets? If you are missing one, please call the library at 453-2341 and describe it to the staff so they can check to see if it is among the “left behind” articles of clothing. Any unclaimed articles of clothing will be donated to Thumb Industries in January.
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
LIBRARY HOURS
Monday and Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
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. Deadline for dropping off books for the Giving Tree is December 15th.
THE BUGGS – HOLIDAY SING ALONG
Monday, December 10th from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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. Light refreshments will be provided. Come and enjoy!
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Snow” will be the theme for Tuesday, December 11, 2012. A half-hour Lap-Sit Story Time is held for toddlers at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held 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.
MADE IN MICHIGAN MARKET DAY
The library is hosting a Made in Michigan Market Day on Friday, December 14th from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. The vendors include Pam Bonke, Laurel De La Rosa, Bill Diller, Ron Dimmitt, Kami House, Misty Wettergren, Jay Montgomery, Jennifer Sroka, Duane Wurst and the Friends of the Pigeon District Library. Handmade and homemade items will be available for purchase including bread, cinnamon rolls, bars and cookies, peanut brittle, honey, jewelry, soaps, spa items, and photographs. Anyone who is interested in registering for a free table should call the library at 989-453-2341.
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS MOVIE AND COOKIE DECORATING
Tuesday, December 18
Movie at 4:30 PM and Cookie Decorating at 5:00 PM
Community Room of the library
Children are invited to come to the library and watch the movie “Charlie Brown Christmas” 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!
BOOKPAGE
The December 2012 issue of BookPage had 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 1000000 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 discoveries.” BookPage can be accessed through the internet at www.bookpage.com.
LIBRARY SERVICES
PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY SERVICES AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC
1. Computer Use: Patrons and visitors wishing to access the Internet must have a signed internet policy on file. There is no usage fee and wireless Internet service is also available.
2. Book Club: The book club meets in the library’s Community Room on the last Tuesday of every month at 6:30 PM.
3. Story Hour: Lap-Sit Story Hour is held every Tuesday at 10:00 AM for toddlers and Pre-School Story Hour is held every Tuesday at 10:30 AM for pre-school age children. Children gather in the Children’s Room before going into the Community Room where they listen to stories and participate in games, songs, crafts, and other activities which are led by Jane Himmel.
TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTORS
Last year, the library started a program using therapy dogs called “Tail Waggin’ Tutors”. Children in grades K-4 are encouraged to come to the library and read to one of three therapy dogs. Bella is owned by Sandy Chalou, Paddy is owned by Bernie Dezenski, and Reese is owned by Jerry & Yvonne Greer. The goal is to encourage children to read by providing a relaxed, non-judgmental environment where children can feel comfortable reading aloud to a furry friend. The dogs are licensed, certified and insured – one through Therapy Dogs, Inc. and two through Therapy Dogs, International.
Pre-registration is required for the program which is offered on the first Monday and third Thursday of each month between 4:00 PM and 500 PM. A child who signs up for
the program will spend ten minutes reading aloud to one of the therapy dogs (and its handler). Paddy and Reese will be at the library on Thursday, December 20th from
4 PM – 5 PM. If your child is interested in reading to one of our “Tail Waggin’ Tutors” please call the library at 453-2341 to sign-up for an available time slot.
ITEMS LEFT BEHIND
Have you, by chance, left behind a jacket or sweater in one of the library’s coat closets? If you are missing one, please call the library at 453-2341 and describe it to the staff so they can check to see if it is among the “left behind” articles of clothing. Any unclaimed articles of clothing will be donated to Thumb Industries in January.
Monday and Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
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. Deadline for dropping off books for the Giving Tree is December 15th.
THE BUGGS – HOLIDAY SING ALONG
Monday, December 10th from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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. Light refreshments will be provided. Come and enjoy!
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Snow” will be the theme for Tuesday, December 11, 2012. A half-hour Lap-Sit Story Time is held for toddlers at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held 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.
MADE IN MICHIGAN MARKET DAY
The library is hosting a Made in Michigan Market Day on Friday, December 14th from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. The vendors include Pam Bonke, Laurel De La Rosa, Bill Diller, Ron Dimmitt, Kami House, Misty Wettergren, Jay Montgomery, Jennifer Sroka, Duane Wurst and the Friends of the Pigeon District Library. Handmade and homemade items will be available for purchase including bread, cinnamon rolls, bars and cookies, peanut brittle, honey, jewelry, soaps, spa items, and photographs. Anyone who is interested in registering for a free table should call the library at 989-453-2341.
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS MOVIE AND COOKIE DECORATING
Tuesday, December 18
Movie at 4:30 PM and Cookie Decorating at 5:00 PM
Community Room of the library
Children are invited to come to the library and watch the movie “Charlie Brown Christmas” 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!
BOOKPAGE
The December 2012 issue of BookPage had 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 1000000 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 discoveries.” BookPage can be accessed through the internet at www.bookpage.com.
LIBRARY SERVICES
PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY SERVICES AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC
1. Computer Use: Patrons and visitors wishing to access the Internet must have a signed internet policy on file. There is no usage fee and wireless Internet service is also available.
2. Book Club: The book club meets in the library’s Community Room on the last Tuesday of every month at 6:30 PM.
3. Story Hour: Lap-Sit Story Hour is held every Tuesday at 10:00 AM for toddlers and Pre-School Story Hour is held every Tuesday at 10:30 AM for pre-school age children. Children gather in the Children’s Room before going into the Community Room where they listen to stories and participate in games, songs, crafts, and other activities which are led by Jane Himmel.
TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTORS
Last year, the library started a program using therapy dogs called “Tail Waggin’ Tutors”. Children in grades K-4 are encouraged to come to the library and read to one of three therapy dogs. Bella is owned by Sandy Chalou, Paddy is owned by Bernie Dezenski, and Reese is owned by Jerry & Yvonne Greer. The goal is to encourage children to read by providing a relaxed, non-judgmental environment where children can feel comfortable reading aloud to a furry friend. The dogs are licensed, certified and insured – one through Therapy Dogs, Inc. and two through Therapy Dogs, International.
Pre-registration is required for the program which is offered on the first Monday and third Thursday of each month between 4:00 PM and 500 PM. A child who signs up for
the program will spend ten minutes reading aloud to one of the therapy dogs (and its handler). Paddy and Reese will be at the library on Thursday, December 20th from
4 PM – 5 PM. If your child is interested in reading to one of our “Tail Waggin’ Tutors” please call the library at 453-2341 to sign-up for an available time slot.
ITEMS LEFT BEHIND
Have you, by chance, left behind a jacket or sweater in one of the library’s coat closets? If you are missing one, please call the library at 453-2341 and describe it to the staff so they can check to see if it is among the “left behind” articles of clothing. Any unclaimed articles of clothing will be donated to Thumb Industries in January.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
LIBRARY HOURS
Monday and Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTORS
Last year, the library started a program using therapy dogs called “Tail Waggin’ Tutors”. Children in grades K-4 are encouraged to come to the library and read to one of three therapy dogs. Bella is owned by Sandy Chalou, Paddy is owned by Bernie Dezenski, and Reese is owned by Jerry & Yvonne Greer. The goal is to encourage children to read by providing a relaxed, non-judgmental environment where children can feel comfortable reading aloud to a furry friend. The dogs are licensed, certified and insured – one through Therapy Dogs, Inc. and two through Therapy Dogs, International.
Pre-registration is required for the program which is offered on the first Monday and third Thursday of each month between 4:00 PM and 500 PM. A child who signs up for
the program will spend ten minutes reading aloud to one of the therapy dogs (and its handler). Paddy and Reese will be at the library on Monday, December 3rd from
4 PM – 5 PM. If your child is interested in reading to one of our “Tail Waggin’ Tutors” please call the library at 453-2341 to sign-up for an available time slot.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Mittens” will be the theme for Tuesday, December 4, 2012. A half-hour Lap-Sit Story Time is held for toddlers at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held 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.
FREE MOVIE FOR ADULTS
“The Christmas Box”
Tuesday, December 4th at 5:30 PM
The Pigeon District Library Book Club will be hosting a showing of the movie “The Christmas Box” in the Community Room of the library on Tuesday, December 4th at 5:30 PM. Beverages will be served along with treats that anyone wishes to bring and share. For more information please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel.
THE BUGGS – HOLIDAY SING ALONG
Monday, December 10th from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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. Light refreshments will be provided. Come and enjoy!
MADE IN MICHIGAN MARKET DAY
The library is hosting a Made in Michigan Market Day on Friday, December 14th from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. The vendors include Pam Bonke, Laurel De La Rosa, Bill Diller, Ron Dimmitt, Kami House, Misty Wettergren, Jay Montgomery, Jennifer Sroka, Duane Wurst and the Friends of the Pigeon District Library. Handmade and homemade items will be available for purchase including bread, cinnamon rolls, bars and cookies, peanut brittle, honey, jewelry, soaps, spa items, and photographs. Anyone who is interested in registering for a free table should call the library at 989-453-2341.
LIBRARY SERVICES
PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY SERVICES AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC
1. Computer Use: Patrons and visitors wishing to access the Internet must have a signed internet policy on file. There is no usage fee and wireless Internet service is also available.
2. Book Club: The book club meets in the library’s Community Room on the last Tuesday of every month at 6:30 PM.
3. Story Hour: Lap-Sit Story Hour is held every Tuesday at 10:00 AM for toddlers and Pre-School Story Hour is held every Tuesday at 10:30 AM for pre-school age children. Children gather in the Children’s Room before going into the Community Room where they listen to stories and participate in games, songs, crafts, and other activities which are led by Jane Himmel.
LEARNINGEXPRESS LIBRARY
Do you know what’s available at MeL.org? Click on the MeLCat icon which is on the library’s webpage and then click on the “MeL Home” Link to find a variety of options to choose from. One of the more popular is the Tests and Tutorials button located on the left-hand side of the page. LearningExpress Library’s resources offer practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, eBooks, and information you need to achieve in school, work and life. At the LearningExpress page, on the left hand side, you will find several learning centers which include Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College Preparation, College Students, Popular Software Tutorials, GED Preparation, Workplace Skills Improvement, Occupation Practice Tests, Skill Building for Adults, U.S. Citizenship, and Computer and Internet Basics. To use the website you will need to create a username and password. Since many people are exploring other career fields, the Occupation Practice Tests are extremely helpful. In this area you will discover instantly scored licensing, certification, and aptitude practice tests, online career preparation, and vital information for a wide variety of occupations. You can choose tests, courses, and e-books from the categories below: Air Traffic Controller, Civil Service, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Electrical, Emergency Medical Services, Firefighter, Green Careers, Law Enforcement, Military, Nursing and Allied Health, Legal, Plumbing, Real Estate, Teaching, Test-Taking Skills Improvement, and WorkKeys Preparation.
Monday and Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTORS
Last year, the library started a program using therapy dogs called “Tail Waggin’ Tutors”. Children in grades K-4 are encouraged to come to the library and read to one of three therapy dogs. Bella is owned by Sandy Chalou, Paddy is owned by Bernie Dezenski, and Reese is owned by Jerry & Yvonne Greer. The goal is to encourage children to read by providing a relaxed, non-judgmental environment where children can feel comfortable reading aloud to a furry friend. The dogs are licensed, certified and insured – one through Therapy Dogs, Inc. and two through Therapy Dogs, International.
Pre-registration is required for the program which is offered on the first Monday and third Thursday of each month between 4:00 PM and 500 PM. A child who signs up for
the program will spend ten minutes reading aloud to one of the therapy dogs (and its handler). Paddy and Reese will be at the library on Monday, December 3rd from
4 PM – 5 PM. If your child is interested in reading to one of our “Tail Waggin’ Tutors” please call the library at 453-2341 to sign-up for an available time slot.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Mittens” will be the theme for Tuesday, December 4, 2012. A half-hour Lap-Sit Story Time is held for toddlers at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held 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.
FREE MOVIE FOR ADULTS
“The Christmas Box”
Tuesday, December 4th at 5:30 PM
The Pigeon District Library Book Club will be hosting a showing of the movie “The Christmas Box” in the Community Room of the library on Tuesday, December 4th at 5:30 PM. Beverages will be served along with treats that anyone wishes to bring and share. For more information please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel.
THE BUGGS – HOLIDAY SING ALONG
Monday, December 10th from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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. Light refreshments will be provided. Come and enjoy!
MADE IN MICHIGAN MARKET DAY
The library is hosting a Made in Michigan Market Day on Friday, December 14th from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. The vendors include Pam Bonke, Laurel De La Rosa, Bill Diller, Ron Dimmitt, Kami House, Misty Wettergren, Jay Montgomery, Jennifer Sroka, Duane Wurst and the Friends of the Pigeon District Library. Handmade and homemade items will be available for purchase including bread, cinnamon rolls, bars and cookies, peanut brittle, honey, jewelry, soaps, spa items, and photographs. Anyone who is interested in registering for a free table should call the library at 989-453-2341.
LIBRARY SERVICES
PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY SERVICES AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC
1. Computer Use: Patrons and visitors wishing to access the Internet must have a signed internet policy on file. There is no usage fee and wireless Internet service is also available.
2. Book Club: The book club meets in the library’s Community Room on the last Tuesday of every month at 6:30 PM.
3. Story Hour: Lap-Sit Story Hour is held every Tuesday at 10:00 AM for toddlers and Pre-School Story Hour is held every Tuesday at 10:30 AM for pre-school age children. Children gather in the Children’s Room before going into the Community Room where they listen to stories and participate in games, songs, crafts, and other activities which are led by Jane Himmel.
LEARNINGEXPRESS LIBRARY
Do you know what’s available at MeL.org? Click on the MeLCat icon which is on the library’s webpage and then click on the “MeL Home” Link to find a variety of options to choose from. One of the more popular is the Tests and Tutorials button located on the left-hand side of the page. LearningExpress Library’s resources offer practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, eBooks, and information you need to achieve in school, work and life. At the LearningExpress page, on the left hand side, you will find several learning centers which include Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College Preparation, College Students, Popular Software Tutorials, GED Preparation, Workplace Skills Improvement, Occupation Practice Tests, Skill Building for Adults, U.S. Citizenship, and Computer and Internet Basics. To use the website you will need to create a username and password. Since many people are exploring other career fields, the Occupation Practice Tests are extremely helpful. In this area you will discover instantly scored licensing, certification, and aptitude practice tests, online career preparation, and vital information for a wide variety of occupations. You can choose tests, courses, and e-books from the categories below: Air Traffic Controller, Civil Service, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Electrical, Emergency Medical Services, Firefighter, Green Careers, Law Enforcement, Military, Nursing and Allied Health, Legal, Plumbing, Real Estate, Teaching, Test-Taking Skills Improvement, and WorkKeys Preparation.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
LIBRARY HOURS
Monday and Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
MADE IN MICHIGAN MARKET DAY
The library is hosting a Made in Michigan Market Day on Friday, December 14th from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM that will feature handmade/homemade items-bread, cookies, crafts, honey, jewelry, and peanut brittle. Anyone who is interested in registering for a table should call the library at 989-453-2341.
FREE MOVIE FOR ADULTS
“The Christmas Box”
Tuesday, December 4th at 5:30 PM
The Pigeon District Library Book Club will be hosting a showing of the movie “The Christmas Box” in the Community Room of the library on Tuesday, December 4th at 5:30 PM. Beverages will be served along with treats that anyone wishes to bring and share. For more information please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel.
THE BUGGS – HOLIDAY SING ALONG
Monday, December 10th from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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. Light refreshments will be provided. Come and enjoy!
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Nutrition” will be the theme for Tuesday, November 27, 2012. A half-hour Lap-Sit Story Time is held for toddlers at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held 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.
TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTORS
Last year, the library started a program using therapy dogs called “Tail Waggin’ Tutors”. Children in grades K-4 are encouraged to come to the library and read to one of three therapy dogs. Bella is owned by Sandy Chalou, Paddy is owned by Bernie Dezenski, and Reese is owned by Jerry & Yvonne Greer. The goal is to encourage children to read by providing a relaxed, non-judgmental environment where children can feel comfortable reading aloud to a furry friend. The dogs are licensed, certified and insured – one through Therapy Dogs, Inc. and two through Therapy Dogs, International.
Pre-registration is required for the program which is offered on the first Monday and third Thursday of each month between 4:00 PM and 500 PM. A child who signs up for
the program will spend ten minutes reading aloud to one of the therapy dogs (and its handler). Paddy and Reese will be at the library on Monday, December 3rd from
4 PM – 5 PM. If your child is interested in reading to one of our “Tail Waggin’ Tutors” please call the library at 453-2341 to sign-up for an available time slot.
LIBRARY SERVICES
PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY SERVICES AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC
1. Computer Use: Patrons and visitors wishing to access the Internet must have a signed internet policy on file. There is no usage fee and wireless Internet service is also available.
2. Book Club: The book club meets in the library’s Community Room on the last Tuesday of every month at 6:30 PM.
3. Story Hour: Lap-Sit Story Hour is held every Tuesday at 10:00 AM for toddlers and Pre-School Story Hour is held every Tuesday at 10:30 AM for pre-school are children. Children gather in the Children’s Room before going to the Community Room where they listen to stories and participate in games, songs, crafts, and other activities which are led by Jane Himmel.
LEARNINGEXPRESS LIBRARY
Do you know what’s available at MeL.org? Click on the MeLCat icon which is on the library’s webpage and then click on the “MeL Home” Link to find a variety of options to chose from. One of the more popular is the Tests and Tutorials button located on the left-hand side of the page. LearningExpress Library’s resources offer practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, eBooks, and information you need to achieve in school, work and life. At the LearningExpress page, on the left hand side, you will find several learning centers which include Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College Preparation, College Students, Popular Software Tutorials, GED Preparation, Workplace Skills Improvement, Occupation Practice Tests, Skill Building for Adults, U.S. Citizenship, and Computer and Internet Basics. To use the website you will need to create a username and password. Since many people are exploring other career fields, the Occupation Practice Tests are extremely helpful. In this area you will discover instantly scored licensing, certification, and aptitude practice tests, online career preparation, and vital information for a wide variety of occupations. You can choose tests, courses, and e-books from the categories below: Air Traffic Controller, Civil Service, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Electrical, Emergency Medical Services, Firefighter, Green Careers, Law Enforcement, Military, Nursing and Allied Health, Legal, Plumbing, Real Estate, Teaching, Test-Taking Skills Improvement, and WorkKeys Preparation.
Monday and Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
MADE IN MICHIGAN MARKET DAY
The library is hosting a Made in Michigan Market Day on Friday, December 14th from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM that will feature handmade/homemade items-bread, cookies, crafts, honey, jewelry, and peanut brittle. Anyone who is interested in registering for a table should call the library at 989-453-2341.
FREE MOVIE FOR ADULTS
“The Christmas Box”
Tuesday, December 4th at 5:30 PM
The Pigeon District Library Book Club will be hosting a showing of the movie “The Christmas Box” in the Community Room of the library on Tuesday, December 4th at 5:30 PM. Beverages will be served along with treats that anyone wishes to bring and share. For more information please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel.
THE BUGGS – HOLIDAY SING ALONG
Monday, December 10th from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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. Light refreshments will be provided. Come and enjoy!
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Nutrition” will be the theme for Tuesday, November 27, 2012. A half-hour Lap-Sit Story Time is held for toddlers at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held 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.
TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTORS
Last year, the library started a program using therapy dogs called “Tail Waggin’ Tutors”. Children in grades K-4 are encouraged to come to the library and read to one of three therapy dogs. Bella is owned by Sandy Chalou, Paddy is owned by Bernie Dezenski, and Reese is owned by Jerry & Yvonne Greer. The goal is to encourage children to read by providing a relaxed, non-judgmental environment where children can feel comfortable reading aloud to a furry friend. The dogs are licensed, certified and insured – one through Therapy Dogs, Inc. and two through Therapy Dogs, International.
Pre-registration is required for the program which is offered on the first Monday and third Thursday of each month between 4:00 PM and 500 PM. A child who signs up for
the program will spend ten minutes reading aloud to one of the therapy dogs (and its handler). Paddy and Reese will be at the library on Monday, December 3rd from
4 PM – 5 PM. If your child is interested in reading to one of our “Tail Waggin’ Tutors” please call the library at 453-2341 to sign-up for an available time slot.
LIBRARY SERVICES
PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY SERVICES AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC
1. Computer Use: Patrons and visitors wishing to access the Internet must have a signed internet policy on file. There is no usage fee and wireless Internet service is also available.
2. Book Club: The book club meets in the library’s Community Room on the last Tuesday of every month at 6:30 PM.
3. Story Hour: Lap-Sit Story Hour is held every Tuesday at 10:00 AM for toddlers and Pre-School Story Hour is held every Tuesday at 10:30 AM for pre-school are children. Children gather in the Children’s Room before going to the Community Room where they listen to stories and participate in games, songs, crafts, and other activities which are led by Jane Himmel.
LEARNINGEXPRESS LIBRARY
Do you know what’s available at MeL.org? Click on the MeLCat icon which is on the library’s webpage and then click on the “MeL Home” Link to find a variety of options to chose from. One of the more popular is the Tests and Tutorials button located on the left-hand side of the page. LearningExpress Library’s resources offer practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, eBooks, and information you need to achieve in school, work and life. At the LearningExpress page, on the left hand side, you will find several learning centers which include Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College Preparation, College Students, Popular Software Tutorials, GED Preparation, Workplace Skills Improvement, Occupation Practice Tests, Skill Building for Adults, U.S. Citizenship, and Computer and Internet Basics. To use the website you will need to create a username and password. Since many people are exploring other career fields, the Occupation Practice Tests are extremely helpful. In this area you will discover instantly scored licensing, certification, and aptitude practice tests, online career preparation, and vital information for a wide variety of occupations. You can choose tests, courses, and e-books from the categories below: Air Traffic Controller, Civil Service, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Electrical, Emergency Medical Services, Firefighter, Green Careers, Law Enforcement, Military, Nursing and Allied Health, Legal, Plumbing, Real Estate, Teaching, Test-Taking Skills Improvement, and WorkKeys Preparation.
Monday, October 29, 2012
LIBRARY HOURS
Monday and Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
THURSDAY REFRESHMENTS
Hot coffee, cocoa, spiced apple cider and tea are available on Thursdays in the Reference Room of the library. Come and relax with a hot cup of coffee, cocoa, spiced apple cider or tea while studying, reading the newspaper or visiting with fellow readers.
TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTORS: NOVEMBER 5TH
Last year, the library started a program using therapy dogs called “Tail Waggin’ Tutors”. Children in grades K-4 are encouraged to come to the library and read to one of three therapy dogs. Bella is owned by Sandy Chalou, Paddy is owned by Bernie Dezenski, and Reese is owned by Jerry & Yvonne Greer. The goal is to encourage children to read by providing a relaxed, non-judgmental environment where children can feel comfortable reading aloud to a furry friend. The dogs are licensed, certified and insured – one through Therapy Dogs, Inc. and two through Therapy Dogs, International.
Pre-registration is required for the program which is offered on the first Monday and third Thursday of each month between 4:00 PM and 500 PM. A child who signs up for the program will spend ten minutes reading aloud to one of the therapy dogs (and its handler). If your child is interested in reading to one of our “Tail Waggin’ Tutors” on Monday, November 5th, please call the library at 453-2341 to sign-up for an available time slot.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Hug-a-Bear Day” will be the theme for Tuesday, November 6, 2012. A half-hour Lap-Sit Story Time is held for toddlers at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held 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.
FREE FAMILY MOVIE
Thursday, November 8th at 4:30 PM
“Arthur Christmas” Rated: PG Time: 97 Minutes
“How can Santa deliver billions of presents to the whole-world in just one night? With army of one million combat-style Field Elves and a vast, state-of-the-art control center under the ice of the North Pole! So how could this incredible operation have missed one child? To Santa's young son, Arthur, it threatens to end the magic of Christmas. With retired Grandsanta, a rebellious young elf, an old sleigh and some untrained reindeer, Arthur sets out on a crazy mission to deliver the last present!”
MARKET DAY-NOVEMBER 10TH
The library will be hosting a Market Day on Saturday, November 10th from
10 AM–1 PM which will feature handmade/homemade items and produce from the garden. If you are interested in reserving no-fee table space for this event, please call the library at 989-453-2341.
LIFELINE SCREENING-NOV. 13
To receive a $10 discount on screening package #1 or #2, stop by the library to pick-up a pre-registration form.
FRIENDS OF THE PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY MEETING
You can support your 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 Thursday, November 15 at 5:00 PM.
CIRCULATION
Circulation for September 2012 included 1,333 Books, 6 Toys, 3 Discovery Packs, 44 New DVD Rentals, 70 Audio and CDs, 58 Magazines, 194 Internet Users, 163 Old DVD Rentals, 8 Puzzles, 394 New materials, 50 Non-Fiction Videos and DVDs, and 187 Video Rentals. Income received included $87.90 from Copier, $150.15 from Fines, and $63.00 from Faxes. Statistics included 19 OverDrive Audio Books, 114 E-books, 2 NewsBank Newspaper article accessed, 278 items borrowed and 340 items loaned to other libraries through the Valley Library Consortium, 70 items borrowed and 34 loaned through the MelCat System, and 1 item loaned through the Peabody System. Fourteen registrations for the month included Caseville 4, City of Caseville 1, Oliver 4, Winsor 3, Grant-1 Limited Use Library Card, and Novesta-1 Limited Use Library Card.
OVERDRIVE APP AVILABLE FOR NOOK USERS
Borrowing eBooks and audiobooks from the library just got a whole lot easier
for users of the NOOK HD, NOOK HD+, NOOK Tablet™ and NOOK Color™. Recently, Barnes & Noble added the OverDrive Media Console app to the NOOK Apps™ storefront. This NOOK app enables users to wirelessly borrow eBooks and MP3 audiobooks from the library.
All NOOK devices—including NOOK 1st Edition,NOOK Simple Touch and NOOK
Simple Touch with GlowLight—have always enabled users to read eBooks
borrowed from libraries, but the process required sideloading the files from
a computer using Adobe Digital Editions and a USB cable. Now users of NOOK
HD, NOOK HD+, NOOK Tablet and NOOK Color can borrow eBooks and audiobooks wirelessly using the OverDrive app.
Users can visit the NOOK Apps storefront to install the free OverDrive Media
Console app. The app enables users to locate our library, browse or search
our eBook and MP3 audiobook collection and, after entering a valid library
card ID, check out and download the title.
Monday and Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
THURSDAY REFRESHMENTS
Hot coffee, cocoa, spiced apple cider and tea are available on Thursdays in the Reference Room of the library. Come and relax with a hot cup of coffee, cocoa, spiced apple cider or tea while studying, reading the newspaper or visiting with fellow readers.
TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTORS: NOVEMBER 5TH
Last year, the library started a program using therapy dogs called “Tail Waggin’ Tutors”. Children in grades K-4 are encouraged to come to the library and read to one of three therapy dogs. Bella is owned by Sandy Chalou, Paddy is owned by Bernie Dezenski, and Reese is owned by Jerry & Yvonne Greer. The goal is to encourage children to read by providing a relaxed, non-judgmental environment where children can feel comfortable reading aloud to a furry friend. The dogs are licensed, certified and insured – one through Therapy Dogs, Inc. and two through Therapy Dogs, International.
Pre-registration is required for the program which is offered on the first Monday and third Thursday of each month between 4:00 PM and 500 PM. A child who signs up for the program will spend ten minutes reading aloud to one of the therapy dogs (and its handler). If your child is interested in reading to one of our “Tail Waggin’ Tutors” on Monday, November 5th, please call the library at 453-2341 to sign-up for an available time slot.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Hug-a-Bear Day” will be the theme for Tuesday, November 6, 2012. A half-hour Lap-Sit Story Time is held for toddlers at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held 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.
FREE FAMILY MOVIE
Thursday, November 8th at 4:30 PM
“Arthur Christmas” Rated: PG Time: 97 Minutes
“How can Santa deliver billions of presents to the whole-world in just one night? With army of one million combat-style Field Elves and a vast, state-of-the-art control center under the ice of the North Pole! So how could this incredible operation have missed one child? To Santa's young son, Arthur, it threatens to end the magic of Christmas. With retired Grandsanta, a rebellious young elf, an old sleigh and some untrained reindeer, Arthur sets out on a crazy mission to deliver the last present!”
MARKET DAY-NOVEMBER 10TH
The library will be hosting a Market Day on Saturday, November 10th from
10 AM–1 PM which will feature handmade/homemade items and produce from the garden. If you are interested in reserving no-fee table space for this event, please call the library at 989-453-2341.
LIFELINE SCREENING-NOV. 13
To receive a $10 discount on screening package #1 or #2, stop by the library to pick-up a pre-registration form.
FRIENDS OF THE PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY MEETING
You can support your 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 Thursday, November 15 at 5:00 PM.
CIRCULATION
Circulation for September 2012 included 1,333 Books, 6 Toys, 3 Discovery Packs, 44 New DVD Rentals, 70 Audio and CDs, 58 Magazines, 194 Internet Users, 163 Old DVD Rentals, 8 Puzzles, 394 New materials, 50 Non-Fiction Videos and DVDs, and 187 Video Rentals. Income received included $87.90 from Copier, $150.15 from Fines, and $63.00 from Faxes. Statistics included 19 OverDrive Audio Books, 114 E-books, 2 NewsBank Newspaper article accessed, 278 items borrowed and 340 items loaned to other libraries through the Valley Library Consortium, 70 items borrowed and 34 loaned through the MelCat System, and 1 item loaned through the Peabody System. Fourteen registrations for the month included Caseville 4, City of Caseville 1, Oliver 4, Winsor 3, Grant-1 Limited Use Library Card, and Novesta-1 Limited Use Library Card.
OVERDRIVE APP AVILABLE FOR NOOK USERS
Borrowing eBooks and audiobooks from the library just got a whole lot easier
for users of the NOOK HD, NOOK HD+, NOOK Tablet™ and NOOK Color™. Recently, Barnes & Noble added the OverDrive Media Console app to the NOOK Apps™ storefront. This NOOK app enables users to wirelessly borrow eBooks and MP3 audiobooks from the library.
All NOOK devices—including NOOK 1st Edition,NOOK Simple Touch and NOOK
Simple Touch with GlowLight—have always enabled users to read eBooks
borrowed from libraries, but the process required sideloading the files from
a computer using Adobe Digital Editions and a USB cable. Now users of NOOK
HD, NOOK HD+, NOOK Tablet and NOOK Color can borrow eBooks and audiobooks wirelessly using the OverDrive app.
Users can visit the NOOK Apps storefront to install the free OverDrive Media
Console app. The app enables users to locate our library, browse or search
our eBook and MP3 audiobook collection and, after entering a valid library
card ID, check out and download the title.
Friday, October 26, 2012
LIBRARY HOURS
Monday and Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
FOPDL HALLOWEEN COOKIE SALES-OCTOBER 30TH
Friends of the Pigeon District Library will be having their annual Halloween Cookie Sale on Tuesday, October 30th. Cookie bags will be on sale for $1 per bag. All proceeds benefit the Pigeon District Library
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Orange Day” will be the theme for Tuesday, October 30th. A half-hour Lap-Sit Story Time is held for toddlers at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held 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 October meeting will be “No Time to Wave Goodbye” by Jacquelyn Mitchard. The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, October 30 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.
THURSDAY REFRESHMENTS
Hot coffee, cocoa, spiced apple cider and tea are available on Thursdays in the Reference Room of the library. Come and relax with a hot cup of coffee, cocoa, spiced apple cider or tea while studying, reading the newspaper or visiting with fellow readers.
USED BOOK SALE
The Friends of the Pigeon District Library will be having its November Used Book Sale
On Saturday, November 3rd, 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.
TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTORS: NOVEMBER 5TH
Last year, the library started a program using therapy dogs called “Tail Waggin’ Tutors”. Children in grades K-4 are encouraged to come to the library and read to one of three therapy dogs. Bella is owned by Sandy Chalou, Paddy is owned by Bernie Dezenski, and Reese is owned by Jerry & Yvonne Greer. The goal is to encourage children to read by providing a relaxed, non-judgmental environment where children can feel comfortable reading aloud to a furry friend. The dogs are licensed, certified and insured – one through Therapy Dogs, Inc. and two through Therapy Dogs, International.
Pre-registration is required for the program which is offered on the first Monday and third Thursday of each month between 4:00 PM and 500 PM. A child who signs up for the program will spend ten minutes reading aloud to one of the therapy dogs (and its handler). If your child is interested in reading to one of our “Tail Waggin’ Tutors” on Monday, November 5th, please call the library at 453-2341 to sign-up for an available time slot.
FREE FAMILY MOVIE
Thursday, November 8th at 4:30 PM
“Arthur Christmas” Rated: PG Time: 97 Minutes
“How can Santa deliver billions of presents to the whole-world in just one night? With army of one million combat-style Field Elves and a vast, state-of-the-art control center under the ice of the North Pole! So how could this incredible operation have missed one child? To Santa's young son, Arthur, it threatens to end the magic of Christmas. With retired Grandsanta, a rebellious young elf, an old sleigh and some untrained reindeer, Arthur sets out on a crazy mission to deliver the last present!”
MARKET DAY-NOVEMBER 10TH
The library will be hosting a Market Day on Saturday, November 10th from
10 AM–1 PM which will feature handmade/homemade items and produce from the garden. If you are interested in reserving table space for this event, please call the library at 989-453-2341.
OVERDRIVE APP AVILABLE FOR NOOK USERS
Borrowing eBooks and audiobooks from the library just got a whole lot easier
for users of the NOOK HD, NOOK HD+, NOOK Tablet™ and NOOK Color™. Recently, Barnes & Noble added the OverDrive Media Console app to the NOOK Apps™ storefront. This NOOK app enables users to wirelessly borrow eBooks and MP3 audiobooks from the library.
All NOOK devices—including NOOK 1st Edition,NOOK Simple Touch and NOOK
Simple Touch with GlowLight—have always enabled users to read eBooks
borrowed from libraries, but the process required sideloading the files from
a computer using Adobe Digital Editions and a USB cable. Now users of NOOK
HD, NOOK HD+, NOOK Tablet and NOOK Color can borrow eBooks and audiobooks wirelessly using the OverDrive app.
Users can visit the NOOK Apps storefront to install the free OverDrive Media
Console app. The app enables users to locate our library, browse or search
our eBook and MP3 audiobook collection and, after entering a valid library
card ID, check out and download the title.
Monday and Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
FOPDL HALLOWEEN COOKIE SALES-OCTOBER 30TH
Friends of the Pigeon District Library will be having their annual Halloween Cookie Sale on Tuesday, October 30th. Cookie bags will be on sale for $1 per bag. All proceeds benefit the Pigeon District Library
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Orange Day” will be the theme for Tuesday, October 30th. A half-hour Lap-Sit Story Time is held for toddlers at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held 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 October meeting will be “No Time to Wave Goodbye” by Jacquelyn Mitchard. The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, October 30 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.
THURSDAY REFRESHMENTS
Hot coffee, cocoa, spiced apple cider and tea are available on Thursdays in the Reference Room of the library. Come and relax with a hot cup of coffee, cocoa, spiced apple cider or tea while studying, reading the newspaper or visiting with fellow readers.
USED BOOK SALE
The Friends of the Pigeon District Library will be having its November Used Book Sale
On Saturday, November 3rd, 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.
TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTORS: NOVEMBER 5TH
Last year, the library started a program using therapy dogs called “Tail Waggin’ Tutors”. Children in grades K-4 are encouraged to come to the library and read to one of three therapy dogs. Bella is owned by Sandy Chalou, Paddy is owned by Bernie Dezenski, and Reese is owned by Jerry & Yvonne Greer. The goal is to encourage children to read by providing a relaxed, non-judgmental environment where children can feel comfortable reading aloud to a furry friend. The dogs are licensed, certified and insured – one through Therapy Dogs, Inc. and two through Therapy Dogs, International.
Pre-registration is required for the program which is offered on the first Monday and third Thursday of each month between 4:00 PM and 500 PM. A child who signs up for the program will spend ten minutes reading aloud to one of the therapy dogs (and its handler). If your child is interested in reading to one of our “Tail Waggin’ Tutors” on Monday, November 5th, please call the library at 453-2341 to sign-up for an available time slot.
FREE FAMILY MOVIE
Thursday, November 8th at 4:30 PM
“Arthur Christmas” Rated: PG Time: 97 Minutes
“How can Santa deliver billions of presents to the whole-world in just one night? With army of one million combat-style Field Elves and a vast, state-of-the-art control center under the ice of the North Pole! So how could this incredible operation have missed one child? To Santa's young son, Arthur, it threatens to end the magic of Christmas. With retired Grandsanta, a rebellious young elf, an old sleigh and some untrained reindeer, Arthur sets out on a crazy mission to deliver the last present!”
MARKET DAY-NOVEMBER 10TH
The library will be hosting a Market Day on Saturday, November 10th from
10 AM–1 PM which will feature handmade/homemade items and produce from the garden. If you are interested in reserving table space for this event, please call the library at 989-453-2341.
OVERDRIVE APP AVILABLE FOR NOOK USERS
Borrowing eBooks and audiobooks from the library just got a whole lot easier
for users of the NOOK HD, NOOK HD+, NOOK Tablet™ and NOOK Color™. Recently, Barnes & Noble added the OverDrive Media Console app to the NOOK Apps™ storefront. This NOOK app enables users to wirelessly borrow eBooks and MP3 audiobooks from the library.
All NOOK devices—including NOOK 1st Edition,NOOK Simple Touch and NOOK
Simple Touch with GlowLight—have always enabled users to read eBooks
borrowed from libraries, but the process required sideloading the files from
a computer using Adobe Digital Editions and a USB cable. Now users of NOOK
HD, NOOK HD+, NOOK Tablet and NOOK Color can borrow eBooks and audiobooks wirelessly using the OverDrive app.
Users can visit the NOOK Apps storefront to install the free OverDrive Media
Console app. The app enables users to locate our library, browse or search
our eBook and MP3 audiobook collection and, after entering a valid library
card ID, check out and download the title.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
LIBRARY HOURS
Monday and Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Fire Safety” will be the theme for Tuesday, October 9th. A half-hour Lap-Sit Story Time is held for toddlers at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held 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.
THURSDAY REFRESHMENTS
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 studying, reading the newspaper or visiting with fellow readers.
HONOR FLIGHT MICHIGAN: THE LEGACY
Honor Flight Michigan – The Legacy Documentary tells the life stories of several
Michigan soldiers who served their country some 60 years ago during WWII and
then documents their all expenses paid Honor Flight to see the WWII memorial
in Washington D.C., courtesy of Honor Flight Michigan. The documentary includes appearances by Colin Powell, Senator Bob Dole, Honor Flight Michigan Board Members and founder, the late Dave Cameron.
This amazing film was written, directed, filmed and edited by two Michigan Film
Makers – Gabe Downey and Jon Mellow in honor of their grandfathers, both
decorated WWII heroes. It includes a beautiful poignant soundtrack by
Michigan composer James Stonehouse. To learn more about the film visit www.thelegacydocumentary.com
Join us in honoring the Legacy of Michigan’s World War II Heroes and Honor
Flight Michigan who provided their trip of a lifetime. On Tuesday, October 16th at
2 PM “Honor Flight Michigan - The Legacy” documentary will be shown on the 7’ x 7’ screen in the Community Room of the Pigeon District Library, 7236 Nitz Street, Pigeon.
Admission is free and light refreshments will be served.
TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTORS: OCTOBER 18TH
Last year, the library started a program using therapy dogs called “Tail Waggin’ Tutors”. Children in grades K-4 are encouraged to come to the library and read to one of three therapy dogs. Bella is owned by Sandy Chalou, Paddy is owned by Bernie Dezenski, and Reese is owned by Jerry & Yvonne Greer. The goal is to encourage children to read by providing a relaxed, non-judgmental environment where children can feel comfortable reading aloud to a furry friend. The dogs are licensed, certified and insured – one through Therapy Dogs, Inc. and two through Therapy Dogs, International.
Pre-registration is required for the program which will be offered this month on Thursday, October 18th and in November it will be offered the first Monday and third Thursday of each month between 4:00 PM and 500 PM. A child who signs up for the program will spend ten minutes reading aloud to one of the therapy dogs (and its handler). If your child is interested in reading to one of our “Tail Waggin’ Tutors” on Thursday, September 18th, please call the library at 453-2341 to sign-up for an available time slot.
FREE FAMILY MOVIE
Tuesday, October 16 at 4:30 PM
Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted Rated: PG Time: 93 Minutes
“The film opens with the penguins and lemur King Julien XIII flying off in a monkey-powered plane to visit the casinos of Monte Carlo, leaving Alex, Marty, Gloria, and Melman back in Africa awaiting their return. When the penguins don't come back, the lion, zebra, hippo, and giraffe go after them and descend on the casino in their typically bumbling fashion.”
HURON AREA WRITERS GROUP (HAWG)
The Huron Area Writers Group will be having their monthly meeting October 18 at 6:30 PM. All writers, no matter what skill level, are invited to the HAWG meeting.
CIRCULATION
Circulation for August 2012 included 1, 535 Books, 24 Toys, 10 Discovery Packs, 43 New DVD Rentals, 96 Audio and CDs, 82 Magazines, 266 Internet Users, 192 Old DVD Rentals, 2 Puzzles, 460 New Materials, 25 Non-Fiction Videos and DVDs, and 246 Video Rentals. Statistics included 258 borrowed and 388 loaned to other libraries through the Valley Library Consortium, 11 items borrowed and 8 loaned through the MelCat System. Income received included $98.20 from Copier, $194.75 from Fines, and $65.00 from Faxes. Twenty-three registrations for the month included Caseville 6, City of Caseville 2, Fairhaven 2, McKinley 2, Oliver 5, and Winsor 3.
Monday and Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Fire Safety” will be the theme for Tuesday, October 9th. A half-hour Lap-Sit Story Time is held for toddlers at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held 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.
THURSDAY REFRESHMENTS
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 studying, reading the newspaper or visiting with fellow readers.
HONOR FLIGHT MICHIGAN: THE LEGACY
Honor Flight Michigan – The Legacy Documentary tells the life stories of several
Michigan soldiers who served their country some 60 years ago during WWII and
then documents their all expenses paid Honor Flight to see the WWII memorial
in Washington D.C., courtesy of Honor Flight Michigan. The documentary includes appearances by Colin Powell, Senator Bob Dole, Honor Flight Michigan Board Members and founder, the late Dave Cameron.
This amazing film was written, directed, filmed and edited by two Michigan Film
Makers – Gabe Downey and Jon Mellow in honor of their grandfathers, both
decorated WWII heroes. It includes a beautiful poignant soundtrack by
Michigan composer James Stonehouse. To learn more about the film visit www.thelegacydocumentary.com
Join us in honoring the Legacy of Michigan’s World War II Heroes and Honor
Flight Michigan who provided their trip of a lifetime. On Tuesday, October 16th at
2 PM “Honor Flight Michigan - The Legacy” documentary will be shown on the 7’ x 7’ screen in the Community Room of the Pigeon District Library, 7236 Nitz Street, Pigeon.
Admission is free and light refreshments will be served.
TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTORS: OCTOBER 18TH
Last year, the library started a program using therapy dogs called “Tail Waggin’ Tutors”. Children in grades K-4 are encouraged to come to the library and read to one of three therapy dogs. Bella is owned by Sandy Chalou, Paddy is owned by Bernie Dezenski, and Reese is owned by Jerry & Yvonne Greer. The goal is to encourage children to read by providing a relaxed, non-judgmental environment where children can feel comfortable reading aloud to a furry friend. The dogs are licensed, certified and insured – one through Therapy Dogs, Inc. and two through Therapy Dogs, International.
Pre-registration is required for the program which will be offered this month on Thursday, October 18th and in November it will be offered the first Monday and third Thursday of each month between 4:00 PM and 500 PM. A child who signs up for the program will spend ten minutes reading aloud to one of the therapy dogs (and its handler). If your child is interested in reading to one of our “Tail Waggin’ Tutors” on Thursday, September 18th, please call the library at 453-2341 to sign-up for an available time slot.
FREE FAMILY MOVIE
Tuesday, October 16 at 4:30 PM
Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted Rated: PG Time: 93 Minutes
“The film opens with the penguins and lemur King Julien XIII flying off in a monkey-powered plane to visit the casinos of Monte Carlo, leaving Alex, Marty, Gloria, and Melman back in Africa awaiting their return. When the penguins don't come back, the lion, zebra, hippo, and giraffe go after them and descend on the casino in their typically bumbling fashion.”
HURON AREA WRITERS GROUP (HAWG)
The Huron Area Writers Group will be having their monthly meeting October 18 at 6:30 PM. All writers, no matter what skill level, are invited to the HAWG meeting.
CIRCULATION
Circulation for August 2012 included 1, 535 Books, 24 Toys, 10 Discovery Packs, 43 New DVD Rentals, 96 Audio and CDs, 82 Magazines, 266 Internet Users, 192 Old DVD Rentals, 2 Puzzles, 460 New Materials, 25 Non-Fiction Videos and DVDs, and 246 Video Rentals. Statistics included 258 borrowed and 388 loaned to other libraries through the Valley Library Consortium, 11 items borrowed and 8 loaned through the MelCat System. Income received included $98.20 from Copier, $194.75 from Fines, and $65.00 from Faxes. Twenty-three registrations for the month included Caseville 6, City of Caseville 2, Fairhaven 2, McKinley 2, Oliver 5, and Winsor 3.
Thursday, September 20, 2012
NEW LIBRARY MATERIALS
FICTION
Black
Dahlia and White Rose by Joyce Carol Oates
Bridesmaid by Beverly Lewis
Fool
Me Twice by Robert B. Parker
Garment
of Shadows by Laurie King
The
Janus Reprisal by Robert Ludlum
Line
of Fire by Stephen White
Odd
Apocalypse by Dean Koontz
Tigers
Claw by Dale Brown
Time
Keeper by Mitch Albom
Tombs by Clive Cussler
A
Wanted Man by Lee Child
You
Don’t Want to Know by Lisa Jackson
Large-Print Fiction
The Amish Bride by Mindy Starns Clark
Bones are Forever by Kathy Reichs
Creole Belle by James Lee Burke
Faithful to Laura by Kathleen Fuller
Fool Me Twice by Robert B. Parker
Matchmaker 911 by Wanda Brunstetter
Sweet Talk by Julie Garwood
Back Fire by Catherine Coulter
The Last Victim by Karen Robards
Reunion by Lauraine Snelling
The Time Keeper by
Mitch Albom
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
LIBRARY HOURS
Monday and Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
SATURDAY FALL HOURS
Beginning Saturday, September 1, the library will be open from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
LABOR DAY CLOSING
The library will be closed on Monday, September 3 for Labor Day and will reopen on Tuesday, September 4 at its regular scheduled time of 9:00 AM.
NO LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR-SEPTEMBER 4
There will be no lap-sit or story hour on Tuesday, September 4, 2012. Usually a half-hour Lap-Sit Story Time is held for toddlers at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held 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.
THURSDAY REFRESHMENTS
Cold lemonade is available on Thursdays in the Reference Room of the library. Come and relax with a cup of lemonade while studying, reading the newspaper or visiting with fellow readers.
HIDS LITERACY PLAYGROUP AT THE PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY
SEPTEMBER 6TH AT 5:00 PM
The Huron Intermediate School District and area libraries have partnered to
bring literacy playgroups to the following communities in 2012: Bad Axe,
Harbor Beach, Pigeon, Port Austin and Ubly. Melissa Stirrett with the HISD
will be at Pigeon District Library Thursday, September 6th from 5-6 PM.
Literacy Playgroups are free and open to any child birth to preschool. There
is no need to pre-register, just show up with your child and be ready to
read, play, and interact with other children and parents. Literacy playgroups
provide children with a variety of books, toys, and activities to
participate in. During the session children will hear a story, have a snack,
and play.
FREE FAMILY MOVIE
Thursday, September 6 at 4:30 PM
“The Pirates-Band of Misfits” Rated: PG Time: 88 Minutes
“Set sail for a fun-filled voyage of hilarious pirate antics with the biggest Band of Misfits on the seven seas! When the infamous Pirate Captain (Hugh Grant) is shunned once again by his rivals Black Bellamy (Jeremy Piven) and Liz Cutlass (Salma Hayek), he sets his sights to win the coveted Pirate of the Year Award! With his trusted "parrot" Polly and rag-tag crew at his side, Pirate Captain will need to battle a diabolical queen, save a young scientist and never lose sight of what a pirate loves best: Adventure!”
PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY SERVICES AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC
The library provides many services for its patrons and general public:
1. Internet Access - Patrons and visitors wishing to access the Internet must have a signed internet policy on file. There is no usage fee and wireless Internet service is also available.
2. Book Club-The book club meets in the library’s Community Room on the last Tuesday of every month at 6:30 PM.
3. Black and white copies can be made in the following sizes:
8.5 inches by 11 inches - 10 cents per side
8.5 inches by 14 inches - 10 cents per side
11 inches by 17 inches - 25 cents per side
4. Color copies can be made in the following sizes:
8.5 inches by 11 inches - 50 cents per side
8.5 inches by 14 inches - 75 cents per side
11 inches by 17 inches - $1.00 per side
5. Fax Services - Faxes may be sent from and received at the library. The following prices apply: Cover sheet - no charge when it contains nothing other than contact information. Each page sent with or without cover page - $1.00. When sending a fax, be sure to take the Fax Transmission Receipt with you when you are finished.
6. Lamination Services-
8.5 inches by 11 inches - $1.00
8.5 inches by 14 inches - $1.40
11 inches by 17 inches - $1.75
7. Local Obituaries-The library maintains a database of local obituaries which can be accessed through a link on our home page.
PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY SERVICES AVAILABLE TO LIBRARY CARDHOLDERS
1. Downloadable Audio-Books and E-Books from OverDrive can be accessed by clicking on the “OverDrive” link on the library’s home page.
2. Books by Mail- a free service of the Pigeon District Library to the residents and property owners in Caseville, Chandler, Fairhaven, McKinley, Oliver, and Winsor Townships and the City of Caseville.
3. Interlibrary Loan (ILL) - Pigeon District Library card holders, who are in good standing, may request interlibrary loan items from other libraries. Patrons may place their own reserves using the library catalogs (VLC or MeLCat) or by asking a staff member for assistance. Reserves will be held at the Circulation Desk for 7 days.
4. NewsBank – PDL patrons can access archived issues of the Huron Daily Tribune dating back to Dec. 2001 and archived issues of seventeen “America’s News Magazines”. Patrons access NewsBank through a link on the PDL home page by entering their fourteen-digit barcode number.
Monday and Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
SATURDAY FALL HOURS
Beginning Saturday, September 1, the library will be open from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
LABOR DAY CLOSING
The library will be closed on Monday, September 3 for Labor Day and will reopen on Tuesday, September 4 at its regular scheduled time of 9:00 AM.
NO LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR-SEPTEMBER 4
There will be no lap-sit or story hour on Tuesday, September 4, 2012. Usually a half-hour Lap-Sit Story Time is held for toddlers at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held 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.
THURSDAY REFRESHMENTS
Cold lemonade is available on Thursdays in the Reference Room of the library. Come and relax with a cup of lemonade while studying, reading the newspaper or visiting with fellow readers.
HIDS LITERACY PLAYGROUP AT THE PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY
SEPTEMBER 6TH AT 5:00 PM
The Huron Intermediate School District and area libraries have partnered to
bring literacy playgroups to the following communities in 2012: Bad Axe,
Harbor Beach, Pigeon, Port Austin and Ubly. Melissa Stirrett with the HISD
will be at Pigeon District Library Thursday, September 6th from 5-6 PM.
Literacy Playgroups are free and open to any child birth to preschool. There
is no need to pre-register, just show up with your child and be ready to
read, play, and interact with other children and parents. Literacy playgroups
provide children with a variety of books, toys, and activities to
participate in. During the session children will hear a story, have a snack,
and play.
FREE FAMILY MOVIE
Thursday, September 6 at 4:30 PM
“The Pirates-Band of Misfits” Rated: PG Time: 88 Minutes
“Set sail for a fun-filled voyage of hilarious pirate antics with the biggest Band of Misfits on the seven seas! When the infamous Pirate Captain (Hugh Grant) is shunned once again by his rivals Black Bellamy (Jeremy Piven) and Liz Cutlass (Salma Hayek), he sets his sights to win the coveted Pirate of the Year Award! With his trusted "parrot" Polly and rag-tag crew at his side, Pirate Captain will need to battle a diabolical queen, save a young scientist and never lose sight of what a pirate loves best: Adventure!”
PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY SERVICES AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC
The library provides many services for its patrons and general public:
1. Internet Access - Patrons and visitors wishing to access the Internet must have a signed internet policy on file. There is no usage fee and wireless Internet service is also available.
2. Book Club-The book club meets in the library’s Community Room on the last Tuesday of every month at 6:30 PM.
3. Black and white copies can be made in the following sizes:
8.5 inches by 11 inches - 10 cents per side
8.5 inches by 14 inches - 10 cents per side
11 inches by 17 inches - 25 cents per side
4. Color copies can be made in the following sizes:
8.5 inches by 11 inches - 50 cents per side
8.5 inches by 14 inches - 75 cents per side
11 inches by 17 inches - $1.00 per side
5. Fax Services - Faxes may be sent from and received at the library. The following prices apply: Cover sheet - no charge when it contains nothing other than contact information. Each page sent with or without cover page - $1.00. When sending a fax, be sure to take the Fax Transmission Receipt with you when you are finished.
6. Lamination Services-
8.5 inches by 11 inches - $1.00
8.5 inches by 14 inches - $1.40
11 inches by 17 inches - $1.75
7. Local Obituaries-The library maintains a database of local obituaries which can be accessed through a link on our home page.
PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY SERVICES AVAILABLE TO LIBRARY CARDHOLDERS
1. Downloadable Audio-Books and E-Books from OverDrive can be accessed by clicking on the “OverDrive” link on the library’s home page.
2. Books by Mail- a free service of the Pigeon District Library to the residents and property owners in Caseville, Chandler, Fairhaven, McKinley, Oliver, and Winsor Townships and the City of Caseville.
3. Interlibrary Loan (ILL) - Pigeon District Library card holders, who are in good standing, may request interlibrary loan items from other libraries. Patrons may place their own reserves using the library catalogs (VLC or MeLCat) or by asking a staff member for assistance. Reserves will be held at the Circulation Desk for 7 days.
4. NewsBank – PDL patrons can access archived issues of the Huron Daily Tribune dating back to Dec. 2001 and archived issues of seventeen “America’s News Magazines”. Patrons access NewsBank through a link on the PDL home page by entering their fourteen-digit barcode number.
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
LIBRARY HOURS
Monday and Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Fun Day” will be the theme for Tuesday, August 14, 2012. 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.
THURSDAY REFRESHMENTS
Cold lemonade is available on Thursdays in the Reference Room of the library. Come and relax with a cup of lemonade while studying, reading the newspaper or visiting with fellow readers.
BOOKPAGE
The August 2012 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 discoveries.” BookPage can be accessed through the internet at www.bookpage.com.
PROGRAMMATIC ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (PEIS)
The library has received a copy of the Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) for Northern Border Activities CD-ROM and draft Record of Decision (ROD). This is available to patrons for in-library review through August 31st. If you are interested in reviewing this, please inquire at the Circulation Desk. Individuals may obtain information on the status and progress of the Northern Border PEIS at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/about/sr/.
PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY SERVICES AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC
The library provides many services for its patrons and general public:
Monday and Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Fun Day” will be the theme for Tuesday, August 14, 2012. 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.
THURSDAY REFRESHMENTS
Cold lemonade is available on Thursdays in the Reference Room of the library. Come and relax with a cup of lemonade while studying, reading the newspaper or visiting with fellow readers.
BOOKPAGE
The August 2012 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 discoveries.” BookPage can be accessed through the internet at www.bookpage.com.
PROGRAMMATIC ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (PEIS)
The library has received a copy of the Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) for Northern Border Activities CD-ROM and draft Record of Decision (ROD). This is available to patrons for in-library review through August 31st. If you are interested in reviewing this, please inquire at the Circulation Desk. Individuals may obtain information on the status and progress of the Northern Border PEIS at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/about/sr/.
PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY SERVICES AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC
The library provides many services for its patrons and general public:
1.
Computer
Use - Patrons and visitors wishing to access the Internet must have a signed
internet policy on file. There is no usage fee and wireless Internet service is
also available.
2.
Book
Club-The book club meets in the library’s Community Room on the last Tuesday of
every month at 6:30 PM.
3.
Black and white copies can be made in the following sizes:
8.5 inches by 11 inches - 10 cents per side
8.5 inches by 14 inches - 10 cents per side
11 inches by 17 inches - 25 cents per side
8.5 inches by 11 inches - 10 cents per side
8.5 inches by 14 inches - 10 cents per side
11 inches by 17 inches - 25 cents per side
4.
Color copies can be made in the following sizes:
8.5 inches by 11 inches - 50 cents per side
8.5 inches by 14 inches - 75 cents per side
11 inches by 17 inches - $1.00 per side
8.5 inches by 11 inches - 50 cents per side
8.5 inches by 14 inches - 75 cents per side
11 inches by 17 inches - $1.00 per side
5.
Fax Services - Faxes may be sent from and received at the library. The following
prices apply: Cover sheet - no charge when it contains nothing other than
contact information. Each page sent with or without cover page - $1.00. When sending a fax, be sure to take the Fax
Transmission Receipt with you when you are finished.
6.
Lamination Services-
8.5 inches by 11 inches - $1.00
8.5 inches by 14 inches - $1.40
11 inches by 17 inches - $1.75
8.5 inches by 11 inches - $1.00
8.5 inches by 14 inches - $1.40
11 inches by 17 inches - $1.75
PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY SERVICES AVAILABLE TO LIBRARY CARDHOLDERS
1.
Downloadable
Audio-Books and E-Books from OverDrive can be accessed by clicking on the
“OverDrive” link on the library’s home page.
2.
Books by Mail- a free service of the Pigeon District Library to the residents
and property owners in Caseville, Chandler, Fairhaven, McKinley, Oliver, and
Winsor Townships and the City of Caseville.
3.
Interlibrary
Loan (ILL) - Pigeon District Library card holders, who are in good standing,
may request interlibrary loan items from other libraries. Patrons may place their own reserves using
the library catalogs (VLC or MeLCat) or by asking a staff member for
assistance. Reserves will be held at the Circulation Desk for 7 days.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
LIBRARY HOURS
Monday and Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
USED BOOK SALE
There will be no Used Book Sale on Saturday, August 4, 2012. The Friends of the Pigeon District Library will be having a Used Book Sale in September. Also, don’t forget the Self-Serve Used Book Sale. Selected hardcover and paperback books are always on the bookshelves near the circulation counter.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Smile” will be the theme for Tuesday, August 7, 2012. 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 CATALOG APP ON FACEBOOK
Have you seen the new Catalog App on our Facebook Page? If you haven’t tried it yet,
we think you are in for a wonderful surprise! It is the easy way for you to access the library while staying connected within Facebook.
You now have the ability to access the library catalog from Facebook. You can search the catalog to check the availability and location of an item. You can log into your account to place holds or view the items you currently have checked out. You can even renew your materials directly from Facebook. It’s so simple!
As an added bonus, when you use the PDL library app from within Facebook, it’s super easy to “Like” or share the items you enjoy with family and friends.
The new Catalog App is a fun and convenient way of bringing the library to you while you are on Facebook catching up with friends!
THURSDAY REFRESHMENTS
Cold lemonade is available on Thursdays in the Reference Room of the library. Come and relax with a cup of lemonade while studying, reading the newspaper or visiting with fellow readers.
NEW LIBRARY MATERIALS
BEG FICTION
The Duckling Get a Cookie! by Mo Willems
The View at the Zoo by Kathleen L. Bostrom
Stay Close to Mama by Toni Buzzeo
SCIENCE FICTION
Earth Unaware by Orson Scott Card
FICTION
15 Seconds by Andrew Gross
BackFire by Catherine Coulter
Barefoot Season by Susan Mallery
Creole Belle by James Lee Burke
Criminal by Karin Slaughter
Die a Stranger by Steve Hamilton
The Fallen Angel by Daniel Silva
I, Michael Bennett by James Patterson
Night Watch by Linda Fairstein
The Sandcastle Girls by Chris Bohjalian
Summerland by Elin Hilderbrand
Wicked Business by Janet Evanovich
Adult Non-Fiction
Against Wind and Tide Letters
and Journals by Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Along the Way- The Journey of a Father by Martin Sheen
Dear Marcus-
A Letter to the Man Who Shot Me by Jerry McGill
Mike Wallace by Peter Rader
Rather Outspoken- My Life in the News by Dan Rather
Large Print Fiction
Harriet Beamer Takes the Bus by Joyce Magnin
The Key on the Quilt by Stephanie Grace Whitson
Lyon’s Bride by Cathy Maxwell
Moonshell Beach by JoAnn Ross
The Murder on the Links by Agatha Christie
My Foolish Heart by Susan May Warren
The Queens’ Lover by Francine Gray
Samurai Game by Christine Feehan
The Secret Keeper by Sandra Byrd
Monday and Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
USED BOOK SALE
There will be no Used Book Sale on Saturday, August 4, 2012. The Friends of the Pigeon District Library will be having a Used Book Sale in September. Also, don’t forget the Self-Serve Used Book Sale. Selected hardcover and paperback books are always on the bookshelves near the circulation counter.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Smile” will be the theme for Tuesday, August 7, 2012. 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 CATALOG APP ON FACEBOOK
Have you seen the new Catalog App on our Facebook Page? If you haven’t tried it yet,
we think you are in for a wonderful surprise! It is the easy way for you to access the library while staying connected within Facebook.
You now have the ability to access the library catalog from Facebook. You can search the catalog to check the availability and location of an item. You can log into your account to place holds or view the items you currently have checked out. You can even renew your materials directly from Facebook. It’s so simple!
As an added bonus, when you use the PDL library app from within Facebook, it’s super easy to “Like” or share the items you enjoy with family and friends.
The new Catalog App is a fun and convenient way of bringing the library to you while you are on Facebook catching up with friends!
THURSDAY REFRESHMENTS
Cold lemonade is available on Thursdays in the Reference Room of the library. Come and relax with a cup of lemonade while studying, reading the newspaper or visiting with fellow readers.
NEW LIBRARY MATERIALS
BEG FICTION
The Duckling Get a Cookie! by Mo Willems
The View at the Zoo by Kathleen L. Bostrom
Stay Close to Mama by Toni Buzzeo
SCIENCE FICTION
Earth Unaware by Orson Scott Card
FICTION
15 Seconds by Andrew Gross
BackFire by Catherine Coulter
Barefoot Season by Susan Mallery
Creole Belle by James Lee Burke
Criminal by Karin Slaughter
Die a Stranger by Steve Hamilton
The Fallen Angel by Daniel Silva
I, Michael Bennett by James Patterson
Night Watch by Linda Fairstein
The Sandcastle Girls by Chris Bohjalian
Summerland by Elin Hilderbrand
Wicked Business by Janet Evanovich
Adult Non-Fiction
Against Wind and Tide Letters
and Journals by Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Along the Way- The Journey of a Father by Martin Sheen
Dear Marcus-
A Letter to the Man Who Shot Me by Jerry McGill
Mike Wallace by Peter Rader
Rather Outspoken- My Life in the News by Dan Rather
Large Print Fiction
Harriet Beamer Takes the Bus by Joyce Magnin
The Key on the Quilt by Stephanie Grace Whitson
Lyon’s Bride by Cathy Maxwell
Moonshell Beach by JoAnn Ross
The Murder on the Links by Agatha Christie
My Foolish Heart by Susan May Warren
The Queens’ Lover by Francine Gray
Samurai Game by Christine Feehan
The Secret Keeper by Sandra Byrd
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
LIBRARY HOURS
Monday and Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
QUILT SHOW
The Pigeon District Library Quilt Show had a total of 256 registered visitors who came to view the 57 quilts and quilted items on display. Visitors came from many parts of Michigan, and from the states of Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky, and from the country of Canada.
The Pigeon District Library wishes to thank the following people who registered quilted items for the quilt display: Janet Adler, Carol Bain, Gail Brown, Ann Buschlen, Lois Dast, Donna Deming, Leil Elftman, Julia Fowler, Pam Gallinger, Berni Heleski, Sue Herford, Lori Limberger, David and Cheryl Love, Char Mauch, Michigan Avenue Mennonite Church, Alrun Milligan, Lorna Perket, Pigeon River Mennonite Church, Connie Power, Karen Pyne, Marilee Rinke, Avril Rouindtree, Alice Sosnowski, Zita Sturm, and Judy Vollmer.
THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS
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, Donna Deming, Sue Herford, Sue Kohl, Carole Mead, Carole Shereda, Virginia Thiel, and Sheryl Wenskay. The Friends of the Pigeon District Library and Book Sale Volunteers were Gwynne Barry, Mary Dast, Shelly DeBeaubien, Aaron Eichler, Colleen Forman, Shelly Gunden, Nancy Heck, Sue Herford, Kathy Kent, Barb Main, Marilyn Maust, Diane Misczak, Carole Shereda, Sherry Van Lander.
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 farmer’s Festival. The book sale proceeds of nearly $1,600 will benefit the library through the friends group.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Macaroni Day” will be the theme for Tuesday, July 31, 2012. 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.
USED BOOK SALE
There will be no Used Book Sale on Saturday, August 4, 2012. The Friends of the Pigeon District Library will be having a Used Book Sale in September. Also, don’t forget the Self-Serve Used Book Sale. Selected hardcover and paperback books are always on the bookshelves near the circulation counter.
THURSDAY REFRESHMENTS
Cold lemonade is available on Thursdays in the Reference Room of the library. Come and relax with a cup of lemonade while studying, reading the newspaper or visiting with fellow readers.
2012 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 12, 2012. The party was the culminating event for the library’s summer program. Throughout the five-week program, participants were able to earn SRP money which then could be traded in for prizes. The library appreciates the donation from Bay Port state Bank which was used to purchase some of those prizes. At the party sixty reading program participants and their thirty-three family members enjoyed juice drinks and bottled water courtesy of Independent Bank and fruit snacks and chips which were provided by the library.
Thumb National Bank donated four piggy banks-each filled with $25.00 in quarters. The following participants won one of these banks in a special drawing for those who earned at least $25 in SRP money during the five-week program-Morgan Chandler, Nathan Cole, Jack Turner, and Katie Turner. The remaining names were combined and Brooklyn Beachy and Grace Heiden each received $25.00 cash from the Pigeon District Library. The names of the readers that met their goal were put into a drawing for the chance to win one of several gift certificates from HarJo’s Ben Franklin, Little Caesar’s, Papa’s Pizza, and Pigeon Hardware which were provided by Independent Bank or a choice of several other prizes from the prize table. Numerous other drawings for prizes were held and every SRP participant left the party with many prizes.
Every participant who turned in their reading log received a treat bag which included items from Bay Port State Bank and Independent Bank. Each participant also received their choice of a free book.
The library staff expresses their deepest appreciation to all the businesses and individuals who made donations to our Summer Reading Program- AVCI.net, Jeanette Bach, Bay Port State Bank, Bay Theatre-Caseville, Clara Judge, Harjo’s Ben Franklin, Burger King-Bad Axe, Jane Himmel, Independent Bank-Pigeon, Pigeon Hardware, Kathleen Mallett, Thumb Cellular-Pigeon and Thumb National Bank.
Monday and Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
QUILT SHOW
The Pigeon District Library Quilt Show had a total of 256 registered visitors who came to view the 57 quilts and quilted items on display. Visitors came from many parts of Michigan, and from the states of Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky, and from the country of Canada.
The Pigeon District Library wishes to thank the following people who registered quilted items for the quilt display: Janet Adler, Carol Bain, Gail Brown, Ann Buschlen, Lois Dast, Donna Deming, Leil Elftman, Julia Fowler, Pam Gallinger, Berni Heleski, Sue Herford, Lori Limberger, David and Cheryl Love, Char Mauch, Michigan Avenue Mennonite Church, Alrun Milligan, Lorna Perket, Pigeon River Mennonite Church, Connie Power, Karen Pyne, Marilee Rinke, Avril Rouindtree, Alice Sosnowski, Zita Sturm, and Judy Vollmer.
THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS
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, Donna Deming, Sue Herford, Sue Kohl, Carole Mead, Carole Shereda, Virginia Thiel, and Sheryl Wenskay. The Friends of the Pigeon District Library and Book Sale Volunteers were Gwynne Barry, Mary Dast, Shelly DeBeaubien, Aaron Eichler, Colleen Forman, Shelly Gunden, Nancy Heck, Sue Herford, Kathy Kent, Barb Main, Marilyn Maust, Diane Misczak, Carole Shereda, Sherry Van Lander.
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 farmer’s Festival. The book sale proceeds of nearly $1,600 will benefit the library through the friends group.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Macaroni Day” will be the theme for Tuesday, July 31, 2012. 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.
USED BOOK SALE
There will be no Used Book Sale on Saturday, August 4, 2012. The Friends of the Pigeon District Library will be having a Used Book Sale in September. Also, don’t forget the Self-Serve Used Book Sale. Selected hardcover and paperback books are always on the bookshelves near the circulation counter.
THURSDAY REFRESHMENTS
Cold lemonade is available on Thursdays in the Reference Room of the library. Come and relax with a cup of lemonade while studying, reading the newspaper or visiting with fellow readers.
2012 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 12, 2012. The party was the culminating event for the library’s summer program. Throughout the five-week program, participants were able to earn SRP money which then could be traded in for prizes. The library appreciates the donation from Bay Port state Bank which was used to purchase some of those prizes. At the party sixty reading program participants and their thirty-three family members enjoyed juice drinks and bottled water courtesy of Independent Bank and fruit snacks and chips which were provided by the library.
Thumb National Bank donated four piggy banks-each filled with $25.00 in quarters. The following participants won one of these banks in a special drawing for those who earned at least $25 in SRP money during the five-week program-Morgan Chandler, Nathan Cole, Jack Turner, and Katie Turner. The remaining names were combined and Brooklyn Beachy and Grace Heiden each received $25.00 cash from the Pigeon District Library. The names of the readers that met their goal were put into a drawing for the chance to win one of several gift certificates from HarJo’s Ben Franklin, Little Caesar’s, Papa’s Pizza, and Pigeon Hardware which were provided by Independent Bank or a choice of several other prizes from the prize table. Numerous other drawings for prizes were held and every SRP participant left the party with many prizes.
Every participant who turned in their reading log received a treat bag which included items from Bay Port State Bank and Independent Bank. Each participant also received their choice of a free book.
The library staff expresses their deepest appreciation to all the businesses and individuals who made donations to our Summer Reading Program- AVCI.net, Jeanette Bach, Bay Port State Bank, Bay Theatre-Caseville, Clara Judge, Harjo’s Ben Franklin, Burger King-Bad Axe, Jane Himmel, Independent Bank-Pigeon, Pigeon Hardware, Kathleen Mallett, Thumb Cellular-Pigeon and Thumb National Bank.
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Amnesty Days at Pigeon District Library
July 17-24
Here's your chance to clear your library account of fines from overdue materials.
Overdue materials 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 the lost item(s).
July 17-24
Here's your chance to clear your library account of fines from overdue materials.
Overdue materials 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 the lost item(s).
Saturday, July 14, 2012
LIBRARY HOURS
Monday and Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
QUILT SHOW AND BOOK SALE – JULY 19-21
While in Pigeon enjoying the Farmers’ Festival, be sure to stop by the library for our annual quilt show and book sale. Both events are open to the public from 9 AM – 5 PM on Thursday, July 19th and Friday, July 20th and from 9 AM – 12 noon on Saturday, July 21st. The quilt show features more than thirty quilts in various sizes, colors, and styles and is held in the Community Room of the library. The used book sale offers a wide assortment of books, VHS tapes, CDs, DVDs, and puzzles for people of all ages which are priced from $.25 to $2.00. Saturday is BAG DAY at the book sale when buyers pay only $2.00 per paper bag filled with books of their choice. The book sale is held in the Reference Room of the library and access to the sale is through the exit door which is at the east end of the building, near the alley.
NO LAP-SIT OR STORY HOUR ON JULY 17TH
There will be no Lap-Sit or Preschool Story Hour on Tuesday, July 17th. Lap-Sit and Story Hour will resume at their scheduled times on Tuesday, July 24th.
THURSDAY REFRESHMENTS
Cold lemonade is available on Thursdays in the Reference Room of the library. Come and relax with a cup of lemonade while studying, reading the newspaper or visiting with fellow readers.
HURON AREA WRITER’S GROUP (HAWG)
The Huron Area Writers Group will be having their monthly meeting Thursday, July 26th at 6:30 PM. All writers, no matter what skill level, are invited to attend the HAWG meeting.
FREE PARK & READ PASSES
Back for a fourth 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 fee 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 Michigan state park, recreation area, museum or historic site. Passes are valid for day use only. The program runs through October 1, 2012.
NEWSBANK
The library has purchased a subscription to NewsBank so PDL patrons can access archived issues of the Huron Daily Tribune dating back to Dec. 2001 and archived issues of seventeen “America’s News Magazines”. Patrons access NewsBank through a link on the PDL home page by entering their fourteen-digit barcode number. From the NewsBank web page, patrons can then access the Huron Daily Tribune and the magazines by clicking on the appropriate links. PDL patrons can also access Current Events and Special Topics via links on left side of web page. For a short NewsBank demo, stop by the library and ask a staff member for assistance.
Residents and property owners in the City of Caseville and in the townships of Caseville, Chandler, Fairhaven, McKinley, Oliver, and Winsor, who are three years of age or older may register for a free library card. Children under 18 years of age must have the application signed by a parent or legal guardian.
BOOKPAGE
The July 2012 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 discoveries.” BookPage can be accessed through the internet at www.bookpage.com.
Monday and Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
QUILT SHOW AND BOOK SALE – JULY 19-21
While in Pigeon enjoying the Farmers’ Festival, be sure to stop by the library for our annual quilt show and book sale. Both events are open to the public from 9 AM – 5 PM on Thursday, July 19th and Friday, July 20th and from 9 AM – 12 noon on Saturday, July 21st. The quilt show features more than thirty quilts in various sizes, colors, and styles and is held in the Community Room of the library. The used book sale offers a wide assortment of books, VHS tapes, CDs, DVDs, and puzzles for people of all ages which are priced from $.25 to $2.00. Saturday is BAG DAY at the book sale when buyers pay only $2.00 per paper bag filled with books of their choice. The book sale is held in the Reference Room of the library and access to the sale is through the exit door which is at the east end of the building, near the alley.
NO LAP-SIT OR STORY HOUR ON JULY 17TH
There will be no Lap-Sit or Preschool Story Hour on Tuesday, July 17th. Lap-Sit and Story Hour will resume at their scheduled times on Tuesday, July 24th.
THURSDAY REFRESHMENTS
Cold lemonade is available on Thursdays in the Reference Room of the library. Come and relax with a cup of lemonade while studying, reading the newspaper or visiting with fellow readers.
HURON AREA WRITER’S GROUP (HAWG)
The Huron Area Writers Group will be having their monthly meeting Thursday, July 26th at 6:30 PM. All writers, no matter what skill level, are invited to attend the HAWG meeting.
FREE PARK & READ PASSES
Back for a fourth 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 fee 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 Michigan state park, recreation area, museum or historic site. Passes are valid for day use only. The program runs through October 1, 2012.
NEWSBANK
The library has purchased a subscription to NewsBank so PDL patrons can access archived issues of the Huron Daily Tribune dating back to Dec. 2001 and archived issues of seventeen “America’s News Magazines”. Patrons access NewsBank through a link on the PDL home page by entering their fourteen-digit barcode number. From the NewsBank web page, patrons can then access the Huron Daily Tribune and the magazines by clicking on the appropriate links. PDL patrons can also access Current Events and Special Topics via links on left side of web page. For a short NewsBank demo, stop by the library and ask a staff member for assistance.
Residents and property owners in the City of Caseville and in the townships of Caseville, Chandler, Fairhaven, McKinley, Oliver, and Winsor, who are three years of age or older may register for a free library card. Children under 18 years of age must have the application signed by a parent or legal guardian.
BOOKPAGE
The July 2012 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 discoveries.” BookPage can be accessed through the internet at www.bookpage.com.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
LIBRARY HOURS
Monday and Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
THURSDAY REFRESHMENTS
Cold lemonade is available on Thursdays in the Reference Room of the library. Come and relax with a cup of lemonade while studying, reading the newspaper or visiting with fellow readers.
LAP-SIT AND PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Summer” will be the theme for Tuesday, June 19, 2012. A half-hour Lap-Sit Story Time is held for toddlers at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held 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.
2012 SUMMER READING PROGRAM EVENTS
Upcoming events for the reading program include: June 18 at 4:00 PM: Craft Activity-“Edible Campfire”, June 21 at 4:00 PM: Family Program-“Tail Waggin’ Tutors”, June 23 at 10:00 AM: Free Family Movie-“The Legends of the Guardians-The Owls of Galhoole”. June 25 at 4:00 PM: Craft Activity-“Silvery Moon”, June 26 at 5:00 PM: Family Program: “Owls and Bats”, June 30 at 10:00 AM: Free Family Movie-“The Borrowers”, July 2 at 4:00 PM: Craft Activity-“Red, White, and Blue” Craft, July 5 at 5:00 PM: Family Program: “Scary and Not So Scary Stories and S’mores, July 7 at 10:00 AM: Free Family Movie-“Monster House”. July 7th is the last day to turn in log-sheets and “purchase” prizes with you SRP money.
HURON AREA WRITERS GROUP (HAWG)
The Huron Area Writers Group will be having their monthly meeting Thursday, June 21 at 6:30 PM. All writers, no matter what skill level, are invited to attend the HAWG meeting.
LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
The Annual Meeting of the Pigeon District Library Board of Trustees will be held Thursday, June 28 at 4:30 PM in the library’s Community Room. The meeting is open to the public.
FREE PARK & READ PASSES
Back for a fourth 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 fee 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 Michigan state park, recreation area, museum or historic site. Passes are valid for day use only. The program runs through October 1, 2012.
HURON COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANT
The Youth Advisory Committee of the Huron County Community Foundation recently awarded a $300 grant to the Pigeon District Library for our project “Downloadable E-Books for Youth”. The money is being used to purchase downloadable e-books that are of interest to pre-teen/teen readers. These titles will be added to our library’s Advantage Collection in OverDrive which is available to Pigeon District Library card holders through a link on our website at www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com.
Anyone who resides or owns property in the City of Caseville or the townships of Caseville, Chandler, Fairhaven, McKinley, Oliver, or Winsor may register for a free library card at the Pigeon District Library. Free library cards are also available to students who live outside the library’s service area but attend a school in our service area. Children who are between the ages of 3 and 17 must be registered by a parent or guardian.
Patrons may submit titles for purchase consideration through the library’s facebook page or by placing a note in the library’s suggestion box at the Circulation Desk.
NEWSBANK
Thanks to a grant from the Greater Huron County United Way and funding from the friends of the Pigeon District Library, PDL patrons can access the online, indexed archive for the Huron Daily Tribune from 2001. PDL cardholders will be able to access the text version of the Huron Daily Tribune by clicking on the link in the center of the library’s website and entering the fourteen-digit barcode number from their library card.
By clicking on the “America’s News Magazines” link, PDL cardholders will have access to archival magazines including “Field and Stream”, “Newsweek”, “Parenting” and other magazines.
Besides having access to the Huron Daily Tribune, PDL cardholders will be able to access information on up-to-date national and world news, by clicking on links on the left of the NewsBank page.
Free library cards are available to residents and property owners in the City of Caseville or in the townships of Caseville, Chandler, Fairhaven, McKinley, Oliver, and Winsor, who are three 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.
For a short NewsBank demo, stop by the library and ask a staff member for assistance.
Monday and Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
THURSDAY REFRESHMENTS
Cold lemonade is available on Thursdays in the Reference Room of the library. Come and relax with a cup of lemonade while studying, reading the newspaper or visiting with fellow readers.
LAP-SIT AND PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Summer” will be the theme for Tuesday, June 19, 2012. A half-hour Lap-Sit Story Time is held for toddlers at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held 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.
2012 SUMMER READING PROGRAM EVENTS
Upcoming events for the reading program include: June 18 at 4:00 PM: Craft Activity-“Edible Campfire”, June 21 at 4:00 PM: Family Program-“Tail Waggin’ Tutors”, June 23 at 10:00 AM: Free Family Movie-“The Legends of the Guardians-The Owls of Galhoole”. June 25 at 4:00 PM: Craft Activity-“Silvery Moon”, June 26 at 5:00 PM: Family Program: “Owls and Bats”, June 30 at 10:00 AM: Free Family Movie-“The Borrowers”, July 2 at 4:00 PM: Craft Activity-“Red, White, and Blue” Craft, July 5 at 5:00 PM: Family Program: “Scary and Not So Scary Stories and S’mores, July 7 at 10:00 AM: Free Family Movie-“Monster House”. July 7th is the last day to turn in log-sheets and “purchase” prizes with you SRP money.
HURON AREA WRITERS GROUP (HAWG)
The Huron Area Writers Group will be having their monthly meeting Thursday, June 21 at 6:30 PM. All writers, no matter what skill level, are invited to attend the HAWG meeting.
LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
The Annual Meeting of the Pigeon District Library Board of Trustees will be held Thursday, June 28 at 4:30 PM in the library’s Community Room. The meeting is open to the public.
FREE PARK & READ PASSES
Back for a fourth 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 fee 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 Michigan state park, recreation area, museum or historic site. Passes are valid for day use only. The program runs through October 1, 2012.
HURON COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANT
The Youth Advisory Committee of the Huron County Community Foundation recently awarded a $300 grant to the Pigeon District Library for our project “Downloadable E-Books for Youth”. The money is being used to purchase downloadable e-books that are of interest to pre-teen/teen readers. These titles will be added to our library’s Advantage Collection in OverDrive which is available to Pigeon District Library card holders through a link on our website at www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com.
Anyone who resides or owns property in the City of Caseville or the townships of Caseville, Chandler, Fairhaven, McKinley, Oliver, or Winsor may register for a free library card at the Pigeon District Library. Free library cards are also available to students who live outside the library’s service area but attend a school in our service area. Children who are between the ages of 3 and 17 must be registered by a parent or guardian.
Patrons may submit titles for purchase consideration through the library’s facebook page or by placing a note in the library’s suggestion box at the Circulation Desk.
NEWSBANK
Thanks to a grant from the Greater Huron County United Way and funding from the friends of the Pigeon District Library, PDL patrons can access the online, indexed archive for the Huron Daily Tribune from 2001. PDL cardholders will be able to access the text version of the Huron Daily Tribune by clicking on the link in the center of the library’s website and entering the fourteen-digit barcode number from their library card.
By clicking on the “America’s News Magazines” link, PDL cardholders will have access to archival magazines including “Field and Stream”, “Newsweek”, “Parenting” and other magazines.
Besides having access to the Huron Daily Tribune, PDL cardholders will be able to access information on up-to-date national and world news, by clicking on links on the left of the NewsBank page.
Free library cards are available to residents and property owners in the City of Caseville or in the townships of Caseville, Chandler, Fairhaven, McKinley, Oliver, and Winsor, who are three 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.
For a short NewsBank demo, stop by the library and ask a staff member for assistance.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
LIBRARY HOURS Monday and Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM;
Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM; Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
THURSDAY REFRESHMENTS Cold lemonade and hot coffee are available on Thursdays in the Reference Room of the library. Come and relax with a cup of lemonade or coffee while reading the newspaper or visiting with fellow readers.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR “Memorial Day” will be the theme for Tuesday, May 22, 2012. Two story times are held each Tuesday. A half-hour Lap-Sit Story Time is held for toddlers at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held 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.
SUMMER READING PROGRAM KICK-OFF with RONALD McDONALD
– MAY 22
Ronald McDonald will help kick-off our summer reading program on Tuesday, May 22nd at 6:00 PM in the library’s Community Room. Families are invited to attend the event where Ronald will entertain everyone with his jokes and magic tricks. That same evening, children who will be 5 years of age by August 31st and those entering grade K-8 in the fall will be able to sign up for the library’s summer reading program which always is a lot of fun!
2012 SUMMER READING PROGRAM “Dream Big-Read” is the theme for the 2012 Summer Reading Program at the Pigeon District Library. Registration will begin on Monday, May 21st. Enjoy five weeks of summer fun by earning “Dream Dollars” for the books you read and for participating in the activities throughout the program. This program will be 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.
BOOKPAGE
The May 2012 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.”
LIBRARY BOARD MEETING The Pigeon District Library Board of Trustees will meet Thursday, May 24 at 4:30 PM in the library’s Community Room. The meeting is open to the public.
FREE PARK & READ STATE PARK PASSES
Back for a fourth 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 fee 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 October 1, 2012.
MICHIGAN WEEK – MAY 19-26 “Great Lakes, Great Traditions” is Michigan Week’s Mission to inspire people- at the local level-to embrace, explore and celebrate the history, resources and opportunities that set Michigan apart as an ideal state to work, play and thrive.” Visit the library’s Michigan section, located in the Reference Room to find many local and state historical resources.
MICHIGAN NOTABLE BOOKS-2012 The Library of Michigan has announced the list of the 2012 Michigan Notable Books-20 books highlighting Michigan people, places and events. The list highlights exceptional “Michigan books” published in 2011 that bring attention to Michigan authors and topics. Books that showcase the range of experiences of Michigan’s citizens and life in the Great Lakes by well-established and first-time authors can be found on the list. This year’s list includes, Elly Peterson: “Mother” of the Moderates, Everyday Klansfolk: White Protestant Life and the KKK in 1920s Michigan, Fever: Little Willie John, A Fast Life, Mysterious Death and the Birth of Soul, Ghost Writers: Us Haunting Them, Contemporary Michigan Literature, Hank Greenburg: The Hero Who Didn’t Want to Be One, Here Comes Trouble: Stories from My Life, In Stitches: A Memoir, Jacobson’s, I Miss It So: The Story Of A Michigan Fashion Institute, Magic Trash: A Story of Tyree Guyton and His Art, Michigan and the Civil War: A Great and Bloody Sacrifice, Misery Bay, Miss Martin is a Martian, Motor City Shakedown, A Nation’s Hope: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis, Once Upon a Car: The Fall and resurrection of America’s Big Three Automakers-GM, Ford, and Chrysler, Once Upon a River, Songs of Unreason, South of Superior, Vintage Views Along the West Michigan Pike: From sand Trails to US-31, and Wire to Wire. The titles in italics indicate books or books on CD that the Pigeon District Library owns. The titles in bold lettering are part of the library’s e-book collection on OverDrive.
NEWSBANK Thanks to a grant from the Greater Huron County United Way and funding from Friends of the Pigeon District Library, PDL patrons can access the online, indexed archive for the Huron Daily Tribune from 2001. PDL cardholders will be able to access the text version of the Huron Daily Tribune by clicking on the link in the center of the library’s website and entering the fourteen digit barcode number from their library card. By clicking on the “America’s News Magazines” link, PDL cardholders will have access to archival magazines including “Field and Stream”, “Newsweek”, “Parenting” and other magazines. Besides having access to the Huron Daily Tribune, PDL cardholders will be able to access information on up-to-date national and world news, by clicking on links on the left side of the NewsBank page.
Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM; Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
THURSDAY REFRESHMENTS Cold lemonade and hot coffee are available on Thursdays in the Reference Room of the library. Come and relax with a cup of lemonade or coffee while reading the newspaper or visiting with fellow readers.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR “Memorial Day” will be the theme for Tuesday, May 22, 2012. Two story times are held each Tuesday. A half-hour Lap-Sit Story Time is held for toddlers at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held 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.
SUMMER READING PROGRAM KICK-OFF with RONALD McDONALD
– MAY 22
Ronald McDonald will help kick-off our summer reading program on Tuesday, May 22nd at 6:00 PM in the library’s Community Room. Families are invited to attend the event where Ronald will entertain everyone with his jokes and magic tricks. That same evening, children who will be 5 years of age by August 31st and those entering grade K-8 in the fall will be able to sign up for the library’s summer reading program which always is a lot of fun!
2012 SUMMER READING PROGRAM “Dream Big-Read” is the theme for the 2012 Summer Reading Program at the Pigeon District Library. Registration will begin on Monday, May 21st. Enjoy five weeks of summer fun by earning “Dream Dollars” for the books you read and for participating in the activities throughout the program. This program will be 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.
BOOKPAGE
The May 2012 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.”
LIBRARY BOARD MEETING The Pigeon District Library Board of Trustees will meet Thursday, May 24 at 4:30 PM in the library’s Community Room. The meeting is open to the public.
FREE PARK & READ STATE PARK PASSES
Back for a fourth 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 fee 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 October 1, 2012.
MICHIGAN WEEK – MAY 19-26 “Great Lakes, Great Traditions” is Michigan Week’s Mission to inspire people- at the local level-to embrace, explore and celebrate the history, resources and opportunities that set Michigan apart as an ideal state to work, play and thrive.” Visit the library’s Michigan section, located in the Reference Room to find many local and state historical resources.
MICHIGAN NOTABLE BOOKS-2012 The Library of Michigan has announced the list of the 2012 Michigan Notable Books-20 books highlighting Michigan people, places and events. The list highlights exceptional “Michigan books” published in 2011 that bring attention to Michigan authors and topics. Books that showcase the range of experiences of Michigan’s citizens and life in the Great Lakes by well-established and first-time authors can be found on the list. This year’s list includes, Elly Peterson: “Mother” of the Moderates, Everyday Klansfolk: White Protestant Life and the KKK in 1920s Michigan, Fever: Little Willie John, A Fast Life, Mysterious Death and the Birth of Soul, Ghost Writers: Us Haunting Them, Contemporary Michigan Literature, Hank Greenburg: The Hero Who Didn’t Want to Be One, Here Comes Trouble: Stories from My Life, In Stitches: A Memoir, Jacobson’s, I Miss It So: The Story Of A Michigan Fashion Institute, Magic Trash: A Story of Tyree Guyton and His Art, Michigan and the Civil War: A Great and Bloody Sacrifice, Misery Bay, Miss Martin is a Martian, Motor City Shakedown, A Nation’s Hope: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis, Once Upon a Car: The Fall and resurrection of America’s Big Three Automakers-GM, Ford, and Chrysler, Once Upon a River, Songs of Unreason, South of Superior, Vintage Views Along the West Michigan Pike: From sand Trails to US-31, and Wire to Wire. The titles in italics indicate books or books on CD that the Pigeon District Library owns. The titles in bold lettering are part of the library’s e-book collection on OverDrive.
NEWSBANK Thanks to a grant from the Greater Huron County United Way and funding from Friends of the Pigeon District Library, PDL patrons can access the online, indexed archive for the Huron Daily Tribune from 2001. PDL cardholders will be able to access the text version of the Huron Daily Tribune by clicking on the link in the center of the library’s website and entering the fourteen digit barcode number from their library card. By clicking on the “America’s News Magazines” link, PDL cardholders will have access to archival magazines including “Field and Stream”, “Newsweek”, “Parenting” and other magazines. Besides having access to the Huron Daily Tribune, PDL cardholders will be able to access information on up-to-date national and world news, by clicking on links on the left side of the NewsBank page.
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