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.



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.

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.