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.
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