ADULT WINTER READING PROGRAM
The Pigeon District Library’s Adult Winter Reading Program has begun and will end March 15. Adult patrons who participated last year had a lot of fun, but participation is totally optional. Simply fill out an entry slip each time you visit the library and check out books, magazines, or books on CD or tape.
The library staff would like to thank the following individuals and businesses for donating prizes to the program: 1st and Main Party Store-Bay Port, Alchemy Stained Glass Windows by Donna Martin, Jeanette Bach, Backstreet Quilt Shop – Elkton, Bailey Insurance Agency – Pigeon, Bay Café-Caseville, Bay Port State Bank, Janet Blakeney and Sue Bouck, Caseville Food Pride, Caseville True Value Hardware, Haist Flowers and Gifts-Pigeon, HarJo’s Ben Franklin- Pigeon, Clara Judge, Linda’s Basket Case-Pigeon, Mainsail Quick Stop- Caseville, McCormick Motors - Pigeon, My Secret Garden-Pigeon, Northstar Bank-Pigeon, Orr’s Drug Store-Pigeon, Pigeon Hardware, Riverside Roadhouse – Caseville, Scheurer Family Vision-Pigeon, Sue Bouck, State Farm Insurance-Penny St. Cyr-Pigeon, Thumb Cellular- Pigeon, and Thumb National Bank-Pigeon.
CONGRATULATIONS! Congratulations to Maxine Rice, our fourth winner in the weekly drawing for the Adult Winter Reading Program. Maxine received a free book along with a Ligthhouse Bird Feeder donated by Caseville True Value Hardware.
STORY HOUR
“Teeth” will be the theme for Tuesday, February 23, 2010. Usually 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.
BOOK CLUB
The book for discussion at the February meeting will be “book of choice.” Readers will bring in books to the meeting and give a summary to the readers present. The next scheduled meeting will be Tuesday, February 23 at 6:30 PM.
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.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
When the weather outside gets frightful, please call the library or listen to WLEW to make sure the library will be open for your reading needs.
BOOKPAGE
The February 2010 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.” BookPage can also be accessed through the internet at www.bookpage.com.
ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
During the spring and fall, the Pigeon District Library will be offering a once-a-month late afternoon program for preschoolers, and for children in grades K-2, and grades 3 -5. The program for the preschoolers will include a story, craft, and other activities. The program for children in grades K-2 will include a story, craft, and snack, and the program for children in grades 3-5 will include a snack and activities centered around a paperback book which the library will purchase. Those who sign up for this activity will receive a free copy of the book being discussed. Spring program will take place during the months of March through May and the fall program will take place during the months of September through November. Please call the library at 453-2341 for further information.
NEW DVDS
Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs PG
Couples Retreat PG-13
Fame PG
Michael Jackson’s This Is It PG
Time Traveler’s Wife PG-13
Tyler Perry’s I Can Do Bad All By Myself PG-13
NEW LIBRARY MATERIALS
Paperback
Cold River by Carla Neggers
Hot Rocks by Nora Roberts
Young Adult Fiction
Academy by Ridley Pearson
Revelations by Melissa De la Cruz
Shadowland by Alyson Noel
Van Alen Legacy by Melissa De la Cruz
Young Adult Paperback
Dean and the Gone by Susan Pfeffer
Divine by Blood by P.C. Cast
Divine by Mistake by P.C. Cast
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
ADULT WINTER READING PROGRAM
The Pigeon District Library’s Adult Winter Reading Program has begun and will end March 15. Adult patrons who participated last year had a lot of fun, but participation is totally optional. Simply fill out an entry slip each time you visit the library and check out books, magazines, or books on CD or tape.
The library staff would like to thank the following individuals and businesses for donating prizes to the program: 1st and Main Party Store-Bay Port, Alchemy Stained Glass Windows by Donna Martin, Jeanette Bach, Backstreet Quilt Shop – Elkton, Bailey Insurance Agency – Pigeon, Bay Café-Caseville, Bay Port State Bank, Janet Blakeney and Sue Bouck, Caseville Food Pride, Caseville True Value Hardware, Haist Flowers and Gifts-Pigeon, HarJo’s Ben Franklin- Pigeon, Clara Judge, Linda’s Basket Case-Pigeon, Mainsail Quick Stop- Caseville, McCormick Motors - Pigeon, My Secret Garden-Pigeon, Orr’s Drug Store-Pigeon, Pigeon Hardware, Riverside Roadhouse – Caseville, Scheurer Family Vision-Pigeon, Sue Bouck, State Farm Insurance-Penny St. Cyr-Pigeon, Thumb Cellular- Pigeon, and Thumb National Bank-Pigeon.
CONGRATULATIONS! Congratulations to Yvonne Bedell, our third winner in the weekly drawing for the Adult Winter Reading Program. Yvonne received a free book along with a 12 pack of Coca-Cola donated by 1st and Main Party Store and a “Swipe” game donated
by Harjo’s Ben Franklin.
STORY HOUR
“President’s Day” will be the theme for Tuesday, February 16, 2010. Usually 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.
BEGINNER CROCHET CLASS
Saturday-February 13 from 1:00 PM -3:00 PM
Led by Sue Bouck, a Beginner Crochet Class will be provided free of charge to area residents. You will be instructed on how to single crochet so you can make a small afghan, baby afghan, lap afghan, or scarf. Materials needed: 2 skeins of yarn for
an afghan, different yard colors (optional), 1 “Q” hook-sold at HarJo’s Ben Franklin or
Wal-Mart or you may purchase one at the class from the instructor. Since class size is limited for this beginner crochet class, pre-registration is required and a sign-up sheet is located on the table in front of the Circulation Desk.
HURON AREA WRITERS GROUP (HAWG)
The Huron Area Writers Group will be having their monthly meeting on February 18, 2010 in the Community Room of the library at 6:30 PM. All writers, not matter what skill level, are invited to the HAWG meeting.
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.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
When the weather outside gets frightful, please call the library or listen to WLEW to make sure the library will be open for your information needs.
BOOKPAGE
The February 2010 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.” BookPage can also be accessed through the internet at www.bookpage.com.
CIRCULATION
Circulation for the month of January 2010 was 3,570 items, including 1,774 Books, 18 Cameras and Toys, 6 Discovery Packs, 340 DVD Rentals, 311 Videos, 80 Non-Fiction Videos and DVDs, 82 Audio and CD, 78 Periodicals, 289 Internet Users, 31 Puzzles, and 561 New Materials Check-outs. Income received included $158.10 from Copier, $278.75 from Fines, and $61.00 from Faxes. Inter-Loan statistics included 270 items borrowed and 366 items loaned to other libraries through the Valley Library Consortium. Four Story Hours were held with 48 in attendance. Twenty-nine registrations for the month included: Caseville 9, Fairhaven 7, McKinley 1, Oliver 7, and Winsor 5.
The Pigeon District Library’s Adult Winter Reading Program has begun and will end March 15. Adult patrons who participated last year had a lot of fun, but participation is totally optional. Simply fill out an entry slip each time you visit the library and check out books, magazines, or books on CD or tape.
The library staff would like to thank the following individuals and businesses for donating prizes to the program: 1st and Main Party Store-Bay Port, Alchemy Stained Glass Windows by Donna Martin, Jeanette Bach, Backstreet Quilt Shop – Elkton, Bailey Insurance Agency – Pigeon, Bay Café-Caseville, Bay Port State Bank, Janet Blakeney and Sue Bouck, Caseville Food Pride, Caseville True Value Hardware, Haist Flowers and Gifts-Pigeon, HarJo’s Ben Franklin- Pigeon, Clara Judge, Linda’s Basket Case-Pigeon, Mainsail Quick Stop- Caseville, McCormick Motors - Pigeon, My Secret Garden-Pigeon, Orr’s Drug Store-Pigeon, Pigeon Hardware, Riverside Roadhouse – Caseville, Scheurer Family Vision-Pigeon, Sue Bouck, State Farm Insurance-Penny St. Cyr-Pigeon, Thumb Cellular- Pigeon, and Thumb National Bank-Pigeon.
CONGRATULATIONS! Congratulations to Yvonne Bedell, our third winner in the weekly drawing for the Adult Winter Reading Program. Yvonne received a free book along with a 12 pack of Coca-Cola donated by 1st and Main Party Store and a “Swipe” game donated
by Harjo’s Ben Franklin.
STORY HOUR
“President’s Day” will be the theme for Tuesday, February 16, 2010. Usually 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.
BEGINNER CROCHET CLASS
Saturday-February 13 from 1:00 PM -3:00 PM
Led by Sue Bouck, a Beginner Crochet Class will be provided free of charge to area residents. You will be instructed on how to single crochet so you can make a small afghan, baby afghan, lap afghan, or scarf. Materials needed: 2 skeins of yarn for
an afghan, different yard colors (optional), 1 “Q” hook-sold at HarJo’s Ben Franklin or
Wal-Mart or you may purchase one at the class from the instructor. Since class size is limited for this beginner crochet class, pre-registration is required and a sign-up sheet is located on the table in front of the Circulation Desk.
HURON AREA WRITERS GROUP (HAWG)
The Huron Area Writers Group will be having their monthly meeting on February 18, 2010 in the Community Room of the library at 6:30 PM. All writers, not matter what skill level, are invited to the HAWG meeting.
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.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
When the weather outside gets frightful, please call the library or listen to WLEW to make sure the library will be open for your information needs.
BOOKPAGE
The February 2010 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.” BookPage can also be accessed through the internet at www.bookpage.com.
CIRCULATION
Circulation for the month of January 2010 was 3,570 items, including 1,774 Books, 18 Cameras and Toys, 6 Discovery Packs, 340 DVD Rentals, 311 Videos, 80 Non-Fiction Videos and DVDs, 82 Audio and CD, 78 Periodicals, 289 Internet Users, 31 Puzzles, and 561 New Materials Check-outs. Income received included $158.10 from Copier, $278.75 from Fines, and $61.00 from Faxes. Inter-Loan statistics included 270 items borrowed and 366 items loaned to other libraries through the Valley Library Consortium. Four Story Hours were held with 48 in attendance. Twenty-nine registrations for the month included: Caseville 9, Fairhaven 7, McKinley 1, Oliver 7, and Winsor 5.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
ADULT WINTER READING PROGRAM
The Pigeon District Library’s Adult Winter Reading Program has begun and will end March 15. Adult patrons who participated last year had a lot of fun, but participation is totally optional. Simply fill out an entry slip each time you visit the library and check out books, magazines, or books on CD or tape.
The library staff would like to thank the following individuals and businesses for donating prizes to the program: 1st and Main Party Store-Bay Port, Jeanette Bach, Backstreet Quilt Shop – Elkton, Bailey Insurance Agency – Pigeon, Bay Café-Caseville, Bay Port State Bank, Janet Blakeney and Sue Bouck, Caseville Food Pride, Caseville True Value Hardware, HarJo’s Ben Franklin- Pigeon, Clara Judge, Linda’s Basket Case-Pigeon, Mainsail Quick Stop- Caseville, McCormick Motors - Pigeon, My Secret Garden-Pigeon, Orr’s Drug Store-Pigeon, Pigeon Hardware, Riverside Roadhouse – Caseville, Scheurer Family Vision-Pigeon, State Farm Insurance-Penny St. Cyr-Pigeon, Thumb Cellular- Pigeon, and Thumb National Bank-Pigeon.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations to Aaron Eichler, our second winner in the weekly drawing for the Adult Winter Reading Program. Aaron received a free book along with a $10 Shell Gift Card which was donated by Penny St. Cyr from State Farm Insurance in Pigeon.
STORY HOUR
“Valentine’s Day” will be the theme for Tuesday, February 9, 2010. Usually 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
The Friends of the Pigeon District Library will be having its February Used Book Sale
on Saturday, February 6, 2010, in the Reference Room of the library from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Prices range from $.25 to $3.00. Also, don’t forget the On-Going Used Paperback Sale. Paperback books are always available on the bookshelf to the right of the aquarium to the Children’s Room.
COUPON CLASS
Led by Carissa Alexander, a Coupon Class will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2010 from 9:30 AM – 12 (Noon). Using coupons at the store can save you money! You are invited to attend this free class.
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.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
When the weather outside gets frightful, please call the library or listen to WLEW to make sure the library will be open for your reading needs.
BEGINNER QUILTING CLASS
Tuesdays-February 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Led by Lori Santos a Beginner Quilting Class called “Turning Twenty Quilt” will be provided free of charge to area residents. You will be instructed on how
to make a quilt from twenty fat quarters in your choice of colors. Participants will cut, sew, and piece together blocks to make this easy and fun quilt. Materials needed: 20 Fat Quarters, 2 yards of fabric for optional outside border and binding, sewing machine, scissors and thread. Since class size is limited for this quilting class, pre-registration is required and a sign-up sheet is located on the table in front of the Circulation Desk.
FAMILY MOVIE
Thursday, February 11 at 4:30 PM
“Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” Rated: G Time: 84 Minutes
“This is the Classic Disney fable about Snow White, the most beautiful woman in the land, a jealous queen who tricks her, and seven friends who try to save her.” Bring the family to watch this free movie on the library’s 7’ x 7’ screen in the Community Room and enjoy free popcorn.
BEGINNER CROCHET CLASS
Saturday-February 13 from 1:00 PM -3:00 PM
Led by Sue Bouck, a Beginner Crochet Class will be provided free of charge to area residents. You will be instructed on how to single crochet so you can make a small afghan, baby afghan, lap afghan, or scarf. Materials needed: 2 skeins of yarn for
an afghan, different yard colors (optional), 1 “Q” hook-sold at HarJo’s Ben Franklin or
Wal-Mart or you may purchase one at the class from the instructor. Since class size is limited for this beginner crochet class, pre-registration is required and a sign-up sheet is located on the table in front of the Circulation Desk.
LAKER ACCELERATED READER LISTS
The Accelerated Reader lists from Lakers Elementary School website and Lakers Jr. High website have been copied and put into spreadsheet files. Staff members at the Pigeon District Library have bolded the titles on each list that are in our library’s collection. For each school, one list of titles is in alphabetical order and another list is in book level order. Simply click on the file you wish to view and wait for the list to load.
BOOKPAGE
The February 2010 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.” BookPage can also be accessed through the internet at www.bookpage.com.
MICHIGAN AND FEDERAL TAX FORMS ARE HERE!
The library has received a limited supply of Michigan and Federal tax forms. If the tax form you need is not available in paper form, a staff member will assist you in retrieving it from a tax form website. We are pleased to be a source for income tax forms but wish to remind everyone that staff members are not tax professionals and cannot provide tax advice or assistance with e-filing and tax preparation.
The Pigeon District Library’s Adult Winter Reading Program has begun and will end March 15. Adult patrons who participated last year had a lot of fun, but participation is totally optional. Simply fill out an entry slip each time you visit the library and check out books, magazines, or books on CD or tape.
The library staff would like to thank the following individuals and businesses for donating prizes to the program: 1st and Main Party Store-Bay Port, Jeanette Bach, Backstreet Quilt Shop – Elkton, Bailey Insurance Agency – Pigeon, Bay Café-Caseville, Bay Port State Bank, Janet Blakeney and Sue Bouck, Caseville Food Pride, Caseville True Value Hardware, HarJo’s Ben Franklin- Pigeon, Clara Judge, Linda’s Basket Case-Pigeon, Mainsail Quick Stop- Caseville, McCormick Motors - Pigeon, My Secret Garden-Pigeon, Orr’s Drug Store-Pigeon, Pigeon Hardware, Riverside Roadhouse – Caseville, Scheurer Family Vision-Pigeon, State Farm Insurance-Penny St. Cyr-Pigeon, Thumb Cellular- Pigeon, and Thumb National Bank-Pigeon.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations to Aaron Eichler, our second winner in the weekly drawing for the Adult Winter Reading Program. Aaron received a free book along with a $10 Shell Gift Card which was donated by Penny St. Cyr from State Farm Insurance in Pigeon.
STORY HOUR
“Valentine’s Day” will be the theme for Tuesday, February 9, 2010. Usually 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
The Friends of the Pigeon District Library will be having its February Used Book Sale
on Saturday, February 6, 2010, in the Reference Room of the library from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Prices range from $.25 to $3.00. Also, don’t forget the On-Going Used Paperback Sale. Paperback books are always available on the bookshelf to the right of the aquarium to the Children’s Room.
COUPON CLASS
Led by Carissa Alexander, a Coupon Class will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2010 from 9:30 AM – 12 (Noon). Using coupons at the store can save you money! You are invited to attend this free class.
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.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
When the weather outside gets frightful, please call the library or listen to WLEW to make sure the library will be open for your reading needs.
BEGINNER QUILTING CLASS
Tuesdays-February 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Led by Lori Santos a Beginner Quilting Class called “Turning Twenty Quilt” will be provided free of charge to area residents. You will be instructed on how
to make a quilt from twenty fat quarters in your choice of colors. Participants will cut, sew, and piece together blocks to make this easy and fun quilt. Materials needed: 20 Fat Quarters, 2 yards of fabric for optional outside border and binding, sewing machine, scissors and thread. Since class size is limited for this quilting class, pre-registration is required and a sign-up sheet is located on the table in front of the Circulation Desk.
FAMILY MOVIE
Thursday, February 11 at 4:30 PM
“Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” Rated: G Time: 84 Minutes
“This is the Classic Disney fable about Snow White, the most beautiful woman in the land, a jealous queen who tricks her, and seven friends who try to save her.” Bring the family to watch this free movie on the library’s 7’ x 7’ screen in the Community Room and enjoy free popcorn.
BEGINNER CROCHET CLASS
Saturday-February 13 from 1:00 PM -3:00 PM
Led by Sue Bouck, a Beginner Crochet Class will be provided free of charge to area residents. You will be instructed on how to single crochet so you can make a small afghan, baby afghan, lap afghan, or scarf. Materials needed: 2 skeins of yarn for
an afghan, different yard colors (optional), 1 “Q” hook-sold at HarJo’s Ben Franklin or
Wal-Mart or you may purchase one at the class from the instructor. Since class size is limited for this beginner crochet class, pre-registration is required and a sign-up sheet is located on the table in front of the Circulation Desk.
LAKER ACCELERATED READER LISTS
The Accelerated Reader lists from Lakers Elementary School website and Lakers Jr. High website have been copied and put into spreadsheet files. Staff members at the Pigeon District Library have bolded the titles on each list that are in our library’s collection. For each school, one list of titles is in alphabetical order and another list is in book level order. Simply click on the file you wish to view and wait for the list to load.
BOOKPAGE
The February 2010 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.” BookPage can also be accessed through the internet at www.bookpage.com.
MICHIGAN AND FEDERAL TAX FORMS ARE HERE!
The library has received a limited supply of Michigan and Federal tax forms. If the tax form you need is not available in paper form, a staff member will assist you in retrieving it from a tax form website. We are pleased to be a source for income tax forms but wish to remind everyone that staff members are not tax professionals and cannot provide tax advice or assistance with e-filing and tax preparation.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
ADULT WINTER READING PROGRAM
The Pigeon District Library’s Adult Winter Reading Program has begun and will end March 15. Patrons who participated last year had a lot of fun, but participation is totally optional. Local businesses will be donating prizes for the weekly drawings and for the end-of-program party.
HURON AREA WRITERS GROUP (HAWG)
The Huron Area Writers Group will be having their monthly meeting on January 21, 2010 in the Community Room of the library at 7:00 PM. All writers, no matter what skill level, are invited to the HAWG meeting. David Vizard or Dennis Collins will be available to answer questions before the meeting begins at 6:30 PM.
COMPUTER WORKSHOPS COMING!
Led by Kim Gaeth, the following workshops will be provided free of charge to area residents:
Monday, January 25, 10:00 – 11:00 AM: Introduction to the Internet
Led by Michael Gaeth, the following workshops will be provided free of charge to area residents:
Tuesday, January 26, 4:00 – 5:30 PM : “Owning Your Own Free Online Store”
Thursday, January 28, 4:00-5:30 PM: “Owning Your Own Free Online Store”
Since class size is limited for the workshops, pre-registration is required and sign up sheets are on the table near the Circulation Desk. All workshops will be held in the library’s computer lab.
STORY HOUR
“Music” will be the theme for Tuesday, January 26, 2010. Usually 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 BOARD MEETING
The Pigeon District Library Board of Trustees will meet Thursday, January 28 at
4:30 PM in the library’s Community Room. The meeting is open to the public.
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.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
When the weather outside gets frightful, please call the library or listen to WLEW to make sure the library will be open for your reading needs.
BEGINNER QUILTING CLASS
Tuesdays-February 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Led by Lori Santos a Beginner Quilting Class called “Turning Twenty Quilt” will be provided free of charge to area residents. You will be instructed on how
to make a quilt from twenty fat quarters in your choice of colors. Participants will cut, sew, and piece together blocks to make this easy and fun quilt. Materials needed: 20 Fat Quarters, 2 yards of fabric for optional outside border and binding, sewing machine, scissors and thread. Since class size is limited for this quilting class, pre-registration is required and a sign-up sheet is located on the table in front of the Circulation Desk.
CIRCULATION
Circulation for the month of December 2009 was 3,006 items, including 1,306 Books, 7 Cameras and Toys, 1 Discovery Pack, 113 DVD Rentals, 313 Videos, 47 Non-Fiction Videos and DVDs, 142 Audio and CD, 58 Periodicals, 261 Internet Users, 14 Puzzles, and 485 New Material Check-Outs. Four Story Hours were held with 55 in attendance. Nineteen registrations for the month included: Caseville 6, Fairhaven 1, McKinley 1, Oliver 2, and Winsor 9.
LIBRARY SERVICE AREA
The Pigeon District Library serves the residents and property owners in Caseville, Chandler, Fairhaven, McKinley, Oliver, and Winsor Townships. Registration takes only a few minutes and children as young as three may get a library card with parent’s permission.
People who live outside our service area may purchase a non-resident card or may check out our materials as a “Visiting Patron” when they bring in the library card from their home library.
DON’T FORGET YOUR LIBRARY CARD
To prevent errors from occurring, library patrons are required to present their library card or driver’s license when checking out library materials. If you are having someone else pick up your library items, you must give that person your library card or call ahead of time to let us know who will be picking up your library materials.
The Pigeon District Library’s Adult Winter Reading Program has begun and will end March 15. Patrons who participated last year had a lot of fun, but participation is totally optional. Local businesses will be donating prizes for the weekly drawings and for the end-of-program party.
HURON AREA WRITERS GROUP (HAWG)
The Huron Area Writers Group will be having their monthly meeting on January 21, 2010 in the Community Room of the library at 7:00 PM. All writers, no matter what skill level, are invited to the HAWG meeting. David Vizard or Dennis Collins will be available to answer questions before the meeting begins at 6:30 PM.
COMPUTER WORKSHOPS COMING!
Led by Kim Gaeth, the following workshops will be provided free of charge to area residents:
Monday, January 25, 10:00 – 11:00 AM: Introduction to the Internet
Led by Michael Gaeth, the following workshops will be provided free of charge to area residents:
Tuesday, January 26, 4:00 – 5:30 PM : “Owning Your Own Free Online Store”
Thursday, January 28, 4:00-5:30 PM: “Owning Your Own Free Online Store”
Since class size is limited for the workshops, pre-registration is required and sign up sheets are on the table near the Circulation Desk. All workshops will be held in the library’s computer lab.
STORY HOUR
“Music” will be the theme for Tuesday, January 26, 2010. Usually 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 BOARD MEETING
The Pigeon District Library Board of Trustees will meet Thursday, January 28 at
4:30 PM in the library’s Community Room. The meeting is open to the public.
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.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
When the weather outside gets frightful, please call the library or listen to WLEW to make sure the library will be open for your reading needs.
BEGINNER QUILTING CLASS
Tuesdays-February 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Led by Lori Santos a Beginner Quilting Class called “Turning Twenty Quilt” will be provided free of charge to area residents. You will be instructed on how
to make a quilt from twenty fat quarters in your choice of colors. Participants will cut, sew, and piece together blocks to make this easy and fun quilt. Materials needed: 20 Fat Quarters, 2 yards of fabric for optional outside border and binding, sewing machine, scissors and thread. Since class size is limited for this quilting class, pre-registration is required and a sign-up sheet is located on the table in front of the Circulation Desk.
CIRCULATION
Circulation for the month of December 2009 was 3,006 items, including 1,306 Books, 7 Cameras and Toys, 1 Discovery Pack, 113 DVD Rentals, 313 Videos, 47 Non-Fiction Videos and DVDs, 142 Audio and CD, 58 Periodicals, 261 Internet Users, 14 Puzzles, and 485 New Material Check-Outs. Four Story Hours were held with 55 in attendance. Nineteen registrations for the month included: Caseville 6, Fairhaven 1, McKinley 1, Oliver 2, and Winsor 9.
LIBRARY SERVICE AREA
The Pigeon District Library serves the residents and property owners in Caseville, Chandler, Fairhaven, McKinley, Oliver, and Winsor Townships. Registration takes only a few minutes and children as young as three may get a library card with parent’s permission.
People who live outside our service area may purchase a non-resident card or may check out our materials as a “Visiting Patron” when they bring in the library card from their home library.
DON’T FORGET YOUR LIBRARY CARD
To prevent errors from occurring, library patrons are required to present their library card or driver’s license when checking out library materials. If you are having someone else pick up your library items, you must give that person your library card or call ahead of time to let us know who will be picking up your library materials.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
FAMILY MOVIE
Thursday, January 14 at 4:30 PM
“Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs”
Rated: PG
Time: 90 Minutes
“In a town where food drops from the sky like rain, a young inventor hopes to create something that will change everyone's life. However, when the weather takes a turn for the worse, the residents of the town of Chewandswallow will find their eating habits have drastically changed.”
ADULT WINTER READING PROGRAM
The Pigeon District Library’s Adult Winter Reading Program is scheduled to begin on January 15, 2010 and will end March 15. Patrons who participated last year had a lot of fun, but participation is totally optional. Local businesses will be donating prizes for the weekly drawings and for the end-of-program party.
COMPUTER WORKSHOPS COMING!
Led by Kim Gaeth, the following workshops will be provided free of charge to area residents:
Monday, January 18, 10:00 – 11:00 AM: Introduction to Word Processing
Monday, January 25, 10:00 – 11:00 AM: Introduction to the Internet
Led by Michael Gaeth, the following workshops will be provided free of charge to area residents:
Tuesday, January 26, 4:00 – 5:30 PM : “Owning Your Own Free Online Store”
Thursday, January 28, 4:00-5:30 PM: “Owning Your Own Free Online Store”
Since class size is limited for the workshops, pre-registration is required and sign up sheets are on the table near the Circulation Desk. All workshops will be held in the library’s computer lab.
HURON AREA WRITERS GROUP (HAWG)
The Huron Area Writers Group will be having their monthly meeting on January 21, 2010 in the Community Room of the library at 7:00 PM. All writers, no matter what skill level, are invited to the HAWG meeting. David Vizard or Dennis Collins will be available to answer questions before the meeting begins at 6:30 PM.
STORY HOUR
“Martin Luther King, Jr.” will be the theme for Tuesday, January 19, 2010. Usually 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.
PLAYAWAYS ARE HERE!
Playaway is the “next generation of audiobooks!” Playaway is the simplest way to listen to an audio book on the go. Each Playaway holds an entire audiobook, regardless of length. You can easily navigate through the chapters, and with automatic bookmarking the story stops where you stopped listening. “No cassettes. No CDs. No downloads. Just play.” Patrons are responsible for obtaining an “AAA” battery, and earbuds to use with the playaways they check out from the library. An audio cable may be checked out to use the Playaway on your car stereo, home computer and home entertainment centers. The following titles are available for patrons to check-out from the library: The 13th Juror by John Lescroart, The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton, Bungalow 2 by Danielle Steel, Burn by Linda Howard, The Cat Who Blew the Whistle by Lillian Jackson Braun, Chekhov: Eleven Stories by Anton Chekhov, Honorable Enemies by Joe Weber, Hot Stuff by Janet Evanovich, The Hunters by W.E.B. Griffin, and True Compass by Edward Kennedy.
LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
The Pigeon District Library Board of Trustees will meet Thursday, January 28 at
4:30 PM in the library’s Community Room. The meeting is open to the public.
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.
FOOD FOR FINES A SUCCESS!
Many patrons took advantage of the recent Food for Fines program. For every canned/boxed item that was brought in, book fines were reduced by $1.00. Patrons brought in a total of 104 items to reduce fines by $104.00. The non-perishable items will now be given to the local food pantry to replenish their shelves.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
When the weather outside gets frightful, please call the library or listen to WLEW to make sure the library will be open for your reading needs.
NEW DVDS
Angels and Demons Rated: PG-13
District 9 Rated: R
G-Force Rated: PG
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Rated: PG
Julie and Julia Rated: PG-13
My Sister’s Keeper Rated: PG-13
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian Rated: PG
Public Enemies Rated: R
Star Trek Rated: PG-13
Teminator Salvation Rated: PG-13
UP Rated: G
Thursday, January 14 at 4:30 PM
“Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs”
Rated: PG
Time: 90 Minutes
“In a town where food drops from the sky like rain, a young inventor hopes to create something that will change everyone's life. However, when the weather takes a turn for the worse, the residents of the town of Chewandswallow will find their eating habits have drastically changed.”
ADULT WINTER READING PROGRAM
The Pigeon District Library’s Adult Winter Reading Program is scheduled to begin on January 15, 2010 and will end March 15. Patrons who participated last year had a lot of fun, but participation is totally optional. Local businesses will be donating prizes for the weekly drawings and for the end-of-program party.
COMPUTER WORKSHOPS COMING!
Led by Kim Gaeth, the following workshops will be provided free of charge to area residents:
Monday, January 18, 10:00 – 11:00 AM: Introduction to Word Processing
Monday, January 25, 10:00 – 11:00 AM: Introduction to the Internet
Led by Michael Gaeth, the following workshops will be provided free of charge to area residents:
Tuesday, January 26, 4:00 – 5:30 PM : “Owning Your Own Free Online Store”
Thursday, January 28, 4:00-5:30 PM: “Owning Your Own Free Online Store”
Since class size is limited for the workshops, pre-registration is required and sign up sheets are on the table near the Circulation Desk. All workshops will be held in the library’s computer lab.
HURON AREA WRITERS GROUP (HAWG)
The Huron Area Writers Group will be having their monthly meeting on January 21, 2010 in the Community Room of the library at 7:00 PM. All writers, no matter what skill level, are invited to the HAWG meeting. David Vizard or Dennis Collins will be available to answer questions before the meeting begins at 6:30 PM.
STORY HOUR
“Martin Luther King, Jr.” will be the theme for Tuesday, January 19, 2010. Usually 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.
PLAYAWAYS ARE HERE!
Playaway is the “next generation of audiobooks!” Playaway is the simplest way to listen to an audio book on the go. Each Playaway holds an entire audiobook, regardless of length. You can easily navigate through the chapters, and with automatic bookmarking the story stops where you stopped listening. “No cassettes. No CDs. No downloads. Just play.” Patrons are responsible for obtaining an “AAA” battery, and earbuds to use with the playaways they check out from the library. An audio cable may be checked out to use the Playaway on your car stereo, home computer and home entertainment centers. The following titles are available for patrons to check-out from the library: The 13th Juror by John Lescroart, The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton, Bungalow 2 by Danielle Steel, Burn by Linda Howard, The Cat Who Blew the Whistle by Lillian Jackson Braun, Chekhov: Eleven Stories by Anton Chekhov, Honorable Enemies by Joe Weber, Hot Stuff by Janet Evanovich, The Hunters by W.E.B. Griffin, and True Compass by Edward Kennedy.
LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
The Pigeon District Library Board of Trustees will meet Thursday, January 28 at
4:30 PM in the library’s Community Room. The meeting is open to the public.
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.
FOOD FOR FINES A SUCCESS!
Many patrons took advantage of the recent Food for Fines program. For every canned/boxed item that was brought in, book fines were reduced by $1.00. Patrons brought in a total of 104 items to reduce fines by $104.00. The non-perishable items will now be given to the local food pantry to replenish their shelves.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
When the weather outside gets frightful, please call the library or listen to WLEW to make sure the library will be open for your reading needs.
NEW DVDS
Angels and Demons Rated: PG-13
District 9 Rated: R
G-Force Rated: PG
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Rated: PG
Julie and Julia Rated: PG-13
My Sister’s Keeper Rated: PG-13
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian Rated: PG
Public Enemies Rated: R
Star Trek Rated: PG-13
Teminator Salvation Rated: PG-13
UP Rated: G
Monday, January 4, 2010
STORY HOUR
“Manners” will be the theme for Tuesday, January 5, 2010. Usually 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.
PLAYAWAYS ARE COMING!
Playaway is the “next generation of audiobooks!” Playaway is the simplest way to listen to an audio book on the go. Each Playaway holds an entire audiobook, regardless of length. You can easily navigate through the chapters, and with automatic bookmarking the story stops where you stopped listening. “No cassettes. No CDs. No downloads. Just play.” Patrons will be responsible for obtaining an “AAA” battery, and earbuds to use with the playaways they check out from the library. An audio cable may be checked out to use the Playaway on your car stereo, home computer and home entertainment centers. The following titles will be available in the near future for patrons to check-out from the library:
The 13th Juror by John Lescroart,
The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton,
Bungalow 2 by Danielle Steel,
Burn by Linda Howard,
The Cat Who Blew the Whistle by Lillian Jackson Braun,
Chekhov: Eleven Stories by Anton Chekhov,
Honorable Enemies by Joe Weber,
Hot Stuff by Janet Evanovich,
The Hunters by W.E.B. Griffin,
and True Compass by Edward Kennedy,
ADULT WINTER READING PROGRAM
The Pigeon District Library’s Adult Winter Reading Program is scheduled to begin on January 15, 2010 and will end March 15. Patrons who participated last year had a lot of fun, but participation is totally optional. Local businesses will be donating prizes for the weekly drawings and for the end-of-program party.
HURON AREA WRITERS GROUP (HAWG)
The Huron Area Writers Group will be having their monthly meeting on January 21, 2010 in the Community Room of the library at 7:00 PM. All writers, no matter what skill level, are invited to the HAWG meeting. David Vizard or Dennis Collins will be available to answer questions before the meeting begins at 6:30 PM.
COMPUTER WORKSHOPS COMING!
Led by Kim Gaeth, the following workshops will be provided free of charge to area residents:
Monday, January 11, 10:00 – 11:00 AM: Introduction to Computers
Monday, January 18, 10:00 – 11:00 AM: Introduction to Word Processing
Monday, January 25, 10:00 – 11:00 AM: Introduction to the Internet
Led by Michael Gaeth, the following workshops will be provided free of charge to area residents:
Tuesday, January 26, 4:00 – 5:30 PM : “Owning Your Own Free Online Store”
Thursday, January 28, 4:00-5:30 PM: “Owning Your Own Free Online Store”
Since class size is limited for the worksops, pre-registration is required and sign up sheets are on the table near the Circulation Desk. All workshops will be held in the library’s computer lab.
LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
The Pigeon District Library Board of Trustees will meet Thursday, January 28 at
4:30 PM in the library’s Community Room. The meeting is open to the public.
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.
MEMORIALS
Memorials to the library are often done on the occasion of the passing of a loved one and are also an appropriate way of honoring and remembering friends and relatives on anniversaries, birthdays, graduations, notable achievements, retirements, and weddings.
A card is sent to the honored person acknowledging your memorials gift and a book plate honoring the person is placed in the item which the library has purchased with your donation.
The Pigeon District Library would like to thank the following individuals for their memorial gifts:
Joan Anderson, Faith Barrett, Jerry and Linda Beyer, Martin and Christine Caverly,
Pat Colorito, Dennis and Carol Diener, Mr. and Mrs. Todd Dutcher, Annie Eichler, Mr. and Mrs. Ron Elbing, Mr. and Mrs. Loren Elftman, Bill and Tricia Hamilton, Jason and Carrie Hamilton, Robert and Mary Hamilton, Ruth Hamilton, Denis and Clara Judge, Judy Kanary, John and Dianne Kohr, Pam La Beau, Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Maust, Virginia Nicholl, Kay Niedrich, Mary Otto, Pigeon Telephone Company, Elaine Piorier, Linda Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ruby, John and JoAnn Schaefer, Harvey and Doris Schuette, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Swartzendruber, Mr and Mrs. Paul Swartzendruber, Bill and Mary Taylor, United Steel Workers, Cathy Wright, Ed and Anne Wrubel, and Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Wurst.
DONATIONS
The Pigeon District Library wishes to thank the following individuals and organizations for their monetary contributions to the library:
William and Carol Bain, Paul and June Bush, Caseville Library Club, Robert and Mary Dast, Patrick and Julia Deer, Edwin and Wanda Eichler, Neal and Annie Eichler, Pigeon Area Women’s Club, Donald and Carolyn Stirrett, and Jane Yackle.
“Manners” will be the theme for Tuesday, January 5, 2010. Usually 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.
PLAYAWAYS ARE COMING!
Playaway is the “next generation of audiobooks!” Playaway is the simplest way to listen to an audio book on the go. Each Playaway holds an entire audiobook, regardless of length. You can easily navigate through the chapters, and with automatic bookmarking the story stops where you stopped listening. “No cassettes. No CDs. No downloads. Just play.” Patrons will be responsible for obtaining an “AAA” battery, and earbuds to use with the playaways they check out from the library. An audio cable may be checked out to use the Playaway on your car stereo, home computer and home entertainment centers. The following titles will be available in the near future for patrons to check-out from the library:
The 13th Juror by John Lescroart,
The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton,
Bungalow 2 by Danielle Steel,
Burn by Linda Howard,
The Cat Who Blew the Whistle by Lillian Jackson Braun,
Chekhov: Eleven Stories by Anton Chekhov,
Honorable Enemies by Joe Weber,
Hot Stuff by Janet Evanovich,
The Hunters by W.E.B. Griffin,
and True Compass by Edward Kennedy,
ADULT WINTER READING PROGRAM
The Pigeon District Library’s Adult Winter Reading Program is scheduled to begin on January 15, 2010 and will end March 15. Patrons who participated last year had a lot of fun, but participation is totally optional. Local businesses will be donating prizes for the weekly drawings and for the end-of-program party.
HURON AREA WRITERS GROUP (HAWG)
The Huron Area Writers Group will be having their monthly meeting on January 21, 2010 in the Community Room of the library at 7:00 PM. All writers, no matter what skill level, are invited to the HAWG meeting. David Vizard or Dennis Collins will be available to answer questions before the meeting begins at 6:30 PM.
COMPUTER WORKSHOPS COMING!
Led by Kim Gaeth, the following workshops will be provided free of charge to area residents:
Monday, January 11, 10:00 – 11:00 AM: Introduction to Computers
Monday, January 18, 10:00 – 11:00 AM: Introduction to Word Processing
Monday, January 25, 10:00 – 11:00 AM: Introduction to the Internet
Led by Michael Gaeth, the following workshops will be provided free of charge to area residents:
Tuesday, January 26, 4:00 – 5:30 PM : “Owning Your Own Free Online Store”
Thursday, January 28, 4:00-5:30 PM: “Owning Your Own Free Online Store”
Since class size is limited for the worksops, pre-registration is required and sign up sheets are on the table near the Circulation Desk. All workshops will be held in the library’s computer lab.
LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
The Pigeon District Library Board of Trustees will meet Thursday, January 28 at
4:30 PM in the library’s Community Room. The meeting is open to the public.
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.
MEMORIALS
Memorials to the library are often done on the occasion of the passing of a loved one and are also an appropriate way of honoring and remembering friends and relatives on anniversaries, birthdays, graduations, notable achievements, retirements, and weddings.
A card is sent to the honored person acknowledging your memorials gift and a book plate honoring the person is placed in the item which the library has purchased with your donation.
The Pigeon District Library would like to thank the following individuals for their memorial gifts:
Joan Anderson, Faith Barrett, Jerry and Linda Beyer, Martin and Christine Caverly,
Pat Colorito, Dennis and Carol Diener, Mr. and Mrs. Todd Dutcher, Annie Eichler, Mr. and Mrs. Ron Elbing, Mr. and Mrs. Loren Elftman, Bill and Tricia Hamilton, Jason and Carrie Hamilton, Robert and Mary Hamilton, Ruth Hamilton, Denis and Clara Judge, Judy Kanary, John and Dianne Kohr, Pam La Beau, Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Maust, Virginia Nicholl, Kay Niedrich, Mary Otto, Pigeon Telephone Company, Elaine Piorier, Linda Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ruby, John and JoAnn Schaefer, Harvey and Doris Schuette, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Swartzendruber, Mr and Mrs. Paul Swartzendruber, Bill and Mary Taylor, United Steel Workers, Cathy Wright, Ed and Anne Wrubel, and Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Wurst.
DONATIONS
The Pigeon District Library wishes to thank the following individuals and organizations for their monetary contributions to the library:
William and Carol Bain, Paul and June Bush, Caseville Library Club, Robert and Mary Dast, Patrick and Julia Deer, Edwin and Wanda Eichler, Neal and Annie Eichler, Pigeon Area Women’s Club, Donald and Carolyn Stirrett, and Jane Yackle.
Monday, December 21, 2009
HOLIDAY HOURS AT THE LIBRARY
The Pigeon District Library will close at 12 PM (Noon) on Thursday, December 24, 2009 and will be closed on December 25, 2009. The library will reopen on Saturday, December 26 with its scheduled hours of 9 AM to 3 PM.
The library will also be closed at 12 PM (Noon) on Thursday, December 31, 2009 and will be closed on January 1, 2010. The library will reopen on Saturday, January 2 with its scheduled hours of 9 AM to 3 PM.
FOOD FOR FINES UNTIL JANUARY 2
Start the year 2010 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.
STORY HOUR
“Fun Day” will be the theme for Tuesday, December 29, 2009. Usually 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.
HOLIDAY DVD RENTALS
From now until January 2, 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.
TAX BENEFITS OF GIVING TO PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY
Michigan Income Tax:
By donating to the Pigeon District Library you can receive up to half of your donation back on your Michigan Income Taxes. You receive a credit of 50% of the contribution directly off your income tax. (Maximum of $100 for single return or $200 for joint return).
Federal Income Tax:
Donations to the Pigeon District Library count as Gifts to Charity in the Federal Tax Code and therefore can be deducted from your income if you itemize your deductions. You get the benefit of deducting entire donation from your income even though you get up to half of it back on your Michigan Income Taxes.
BOOK CLUB
There will be no book club meeting in December due to the holiday season. Book Club will resume in the month of January 2010. The book chosen for the January reading is “Veil of Roses.”
ADULT WINTER READING PROGRAM
The Pigeon District Library’s Adult Winter Reading Program is scheduled to begin in January 2009. We think it will be 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.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
When the weather outside gets frightful, please call the library or listen to WLEW to make sure the library will be open for your reading needs.
UPCOMING DECEMBER ACTIVITIES
December 24: Library Closes at Noon.
December 25: Library is closed for Christmas Day
December 28: Game Time for Children-All Ages
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM Snack provided.
Some of the games available-Scrabble Slam Card Game, Monopoly Deal Card Game, Pictureka! Card Game, Pictureka! Board Game, Twister, Memory Card Games for the younger children, Chutes and Ladders Board Game, Candy Land Board Game, several other games will be available for children to try out.
December 31: Library Closes at Noon.
January 1, 2010: Library is closed for New Year’s Day
The Pigeon District Library will close at 12 PM (Noon) on Thursday, December 24, 2009 and will be closed on December 25, 2009. The library will reopen on Saturday, December 26 with its scheduled hours of 9 AM to 3 PM.
The library will also be closed at 12 PM (Noon) on Thursday, December 31, 2009 and will be closed on January 1, 2010. The library will reopen on Saturday, January 2 with its scheduled hours of 9 AM to 3 PM.
FOOD FOR FINES UNTIL JANUARY 2
Start the year 2010 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.
STORY HOUR
“Fun Day” will be the theme for Tuesday, December 29, 2009. Usually 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.
HOLIDAY DVD RENTALS
From now until January 2, 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.
TAX BENEFITS OF GIVING TO PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY
Michigan Income Tax:
By donating to the Pigeon District Library you can receive up to half of your donation back on your Michigan Income Taxes. You receive a credit of 50% of the contribution directly off your income tax. (Maximum of $100 for single return or $200 for joint return).
Federal Income Tax:
Donations to the Pigeon District Library count as Gifts to Charity in the Federal Tax Code and therefore can be deducted from your income if you itemize your deductions. You get the benefit of deducting entire donation from your income even though you get up to half of it back on your Michigan Income Taxes.
BOOK CLUB
There will be no book club meeting in December due to the holiday season. Book Club will resume in the month of January 2010. The book chosen for the January reading is “Veil of Roses.”
ADULT WINTER READING PROGRAM
The Pigeon District Library’s Adult Winter Reading Program is scheduled to begin in January 2009. We think it will be 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.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
When the weather outside gets frightful, please call the library or listen to WLEW to make sure the library will be open for your reading needs.
UPCOMING DECEMBER ACTIVITIES
December 24: Library Closes at Noon.
December 25: Library is closed for Christmas Day
December 28: Game Time for Children-All Ages
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM Snack provided.
Some of the games available-Scrabble Slam Card Game, Monopoly Deal Card Game, Pictureka! Card Game, Pictureka! Board Game, Twister, Memory Card Games for the younger children, Chutes and Ladders Board Game, Candy Land Board Game, several other games will be available for children to try out.
December 31: Library Closes at Noon.
January 1, 2010: Library is closed for New Year’s Day
Thursday, December 17, 2009
FOOD FOR FINES UNTIL JANUARY 2
Start the year 2010 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.
STORY HOUR
There will be no Lap-Sit or Story Hour on December 22, 2009. Usually 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.
HOLIDAY DVD RENTALS
From December 21 to January 2, 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.
BOOK CLUB
There will be no book club meeting in December due to the holiday season. Book Club will resume in the month of January 2010. The book chosen for the January reading is “Veil of Roses.”
ADULT WINTER READING PROGRAM
The Pigeon District Library’s Adult Winter Reading Program is scheduled to begin in January 2009. We think it will be 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.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
When the weather outside gets frightful, please call the library or listen to WLEW to make sure the library will be open for your reading needs.
UPCOMING DECEMBER ACTIVITIES
December 17: “HAWG” Huron Area Writers Group meets at 7:00 PM in the
library’s Community Room.
December 18: Adult Christmas Movie 10:00 AM
“White Christmas”
Refreshments will be served.
December 21: Kids’ Christmas movie “Merry Madagascar” and
Christmas Cookie decorating 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
December 24: Library Closes at Noon.
December 25: Library is closed for Christmas Day
December 28: Game Time for Children-All Ages
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM Snack provided.
Some of the games available-Scrabble Slam Card Game, Monopoly Deal Card Game, Pictureka! Card Game, Pictureka! Board Game, Twister, Memory Card Games for the younger children, Chutes and Ladders Board Game, Candy Land Board Game, several other games will be available for children to try out.
December 31: Library Closes at Noon.
January 1, 2010: Library is closed for New Year’s Day
BOOKPAGE
The December 2009 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 new discoveries.” BookPage can also be accessed through the internet at www.bookpage.com.
NEW LIBRARY MATERIALS
Fiction:
Breathless by Dean Koontz
The Devil’s Company by David Liss
The Help by Kathyrn Stockett
Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger
Hollywood Moon by Joseph Wambaugh
Pirate Latitudes by Michael Crichton
This is Where I Leave You by Jonathan Tropper
Mystery:
New Tricks by David Rosenfelt
Non-Fiction:
Better Homes and Gardens –
Annual Recipe 2010 by Better Homes and Gardens
Cooking Light-Annual Recipes 2010 by Oxmoor House
How to Cook Everything Vegetarian by Mark Bittman
Our Choice by Al Gore
Why My Third Husband Will Be A Dog by Lisa Scottoline
Wreck Ashore by Frederick Stonehouse
Reference:
International Vital Records Handbook by Thomas J. Kemp
Start the year 2010 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.
STORY HOUR
There will be no Lap-Sit or Story Hour on December 22, 2009. Usually 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.
HOLIDAY DVD RENTALS
From December 21 to January 2, 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.
BOOK CLUB
There will be no book club meeting in December due to the holiday season. Book Club will resume in the month of January 2010. The book chosen for the January reading is “Veil of Roses.”
ADULT WINTER READING PROGRAM
The Pigeon District Library’s Adult Winter Reading Program is scheduled to begin in January 2009. We think it will be 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.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
When the weather outside gets frightful, please call the library or listen to WLEW to make sure the library will be open for your reading needs.
UPCOMING DECEMBER ACTIVITIES
December 17: “HAWG” Huron Area Writers Group meets at 7:00 PM in the
library’s Community Room.
December 18: Adult Christmas Movie 10:00 AM
“White Christmas”
Refreshments will be served.
December 21: Kids’ Christmas movie “Merry Madagascar” and
Christmas Cookie decorating 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
December 24: Library Closes at Noon.
December 25: Library is closed for Christmas Day
December 28: Game Time for Children-All Ages
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM Snack provided.
Some of the games available-Scrabble Slam Card Game, Monopoly Deal Card Game, Pictureka! Card Game, Pictureka! Board Game, Twister, Memory Card Games for the younger children, Chutes and Ladders Board Game, Candy Land Board Game, several other games will be available for children to try out.
December 31: Library Closes at Noon.
January 1, 2010: Library is closed for New Year’s Day
BOOKPAGE
The December 2009 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 new discoveries.” BookPage can also be accessed through the internet at www.bookpage.com.
NEW LIBRARY MATERIALS
Fiction:
Breathless by Dean Koontz
The Devil’s Company by David Liss
The Help by Kathyrn Stockett
Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger
Hollywood Moon by Joseph Wambaugh
Pirate Latitudes by Michael Crichton
This is Where I Leave You by Jonathan Tropper
Mystery:
New Tricks by David Rosenfelt
Non-Fiction:
Better Homes and Gardens –
Annual Recipe 2010 by Better Homes and Gardens
Cooking Light-Annual Recipes 2010 by Oxmoor House
How to Cook Everything Vegetarian by Mark Bittman
Our Choice by Al Gore
Why My Third Husband Will Be A Dog by Lisa Scottoline
Wreck Ashore by Frederick Stonehouse
Reference:
International Vital Records Handbook by Thomas J. Kemp
Monday, December 7, 2009
FOOD FOR FINES: DECEMBER 14-JANUARY 2
Start the year 2010 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.
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. 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. December 14th is the last day for book donations for the Giving Tree.
STORY HOUR
“Christmas” will be the theme on Tuesday, December 15, 2009. Usually 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.
HOLIDAY DVD RENTALS
From December 21 to January 2, 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.
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.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
When the weather outside gets frightful, please call the library or listen to WLEW to make sure the library will be open for your reading needs.
UPCOMING DECEMBER ACTIVITIES
December 10: Free Movie 4:30 PM
“Night at the Museum-Battle of the Smithsonian” Rated: PG
December 17: “HAWG” Huron Area Writers Group meets at 7:00 PM in the
library’s Community Room.
December 18: Adult Christmas Movie 10:00 AM
“White Christmas”
Refreshments will be served.
December 21: Kids’ Christmas movie “Merry Madagascar” and
Christmas Cookie decorating 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
December 24: Library Closes at Noon.
December 25: Library is closed for Christmas Day
December 28: Game Time for Children-All Ages
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM Snack provided.
Some of the games available-Scrabble Slam Card Game, Monopoly Deal Card Game, Pictureka! Card Game, Pictureka! Board Game, Twister, Memory Card Games for the younger children, Chutes and Ladders Board Game, Candy Land Board Game, several other games will be available for children to try out.
December 31: Library Closes at Noon.
January 1, 2010: Library is closed for New Year’s Day
BOOKPAGE
The December 2009 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 new discoveries.” BookPage can also be accessed through the internet at www.bookpage.com.
CIRCULATION
Circulation for the month of November 2009 was 3,418 items, including 1,639 Books, 17 Cameras and Toys, 3 Discovery Packs, 299 DVD Rentals, 422 Videos, 105 Non-Fiction Videos and DVDs, 121 Audio and CD, 56 Periodicals, 248 Internet Users, 16 Puzzles, and 543 New Materials Check-Outs. Inter-loan statistics included 227 items borrowed and 355 items loaned to other libraries through the Valley Library Consortium. From the MeLCat library system 79 items were borrowed and 26 items loaned and on the Peabody system 5 items were loaned to other libraries. Income received included $139.15 from Copier, $232.00 from Fines, $66.00 from Faxes. Four Story Hours were held with 44 in attendance. Twenty-four registrations for the month included: Caseville 4, Fairhaven 3, McKinley 1, Oliver 7, and Winsor 9.
Start the year 2010 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.
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. 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. December 14th is the last day for book donations for the Giving Tree.
STORY HOUR
“Christmas” will be the theme on Tuesday, December 15, 2009. Usually 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.
HOLIDAY DVD RENTALS
From December 21 to January 2, 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.
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.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
When the weather outside gets frightful, please call the library or listen to WLEW to make sure the library will be open for your reading needs.
UPCOMING DECEMBER ACTIVITIES
December 10: Free Movie 4:30 PM
“Night at the Museum-Battle of the Smithsonian” Rated: PG
December 17: “HAWG” Huron Area Writers Group meets at 7:00 PM in the
library’s Community Room.
December 18: Adult Christmas Movie 10:00 AM
“White Christmas”
Refreshments will be served.
December 21: Kids’ Christmas movie “Merry Madagascar” and
Christmas Cookie decorating 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
December 24: Library Closes at Noon.
December 25: Library is closed for Christmas Day
December 28: Game Time for Children-All Ages
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM Snack provided.
Some of the games available-Scrabble Slam Card Game, Monopoly Deal Card Game, Pictureka! Card Game, Pictureka! Board Game, Twister, Memory Card Games for the younger children, Chutes and Ladders Board Game, Candy Land Board Game, several other games will be available for children to try out.
December 31: Library Closes at Noon.
January 1, 2010: Library is closed for New Year’s Day
BOOKPAGE
The December 2009 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 new discoveries.” BookPage can also be accessed through the internet at www.bookpage.com.
CIRCULATION
Circulation for the month of November 2009 was 3,418 items, including 1,639 Books, 17 Cameras and Toys, 3 Discovery Packs, 299 DVD Rentals, 422 Videos, 105 Non-Fiction Videos and DVDs, 121 Audio and CD, 56 Periodicals, 248 Internet Users, 16 Puzzles, and 543 New Materials Check-Outs. Inter-loan statistics included 227 items borrowed and 355 items loaned to other libraries through the Valley Library Consortium. From the MeLCat library system 79 items were borrowed and 26 items loaned and on the Peabody system 5 items were loaned to other libraries. Income received included $139.15 from Copier, $232.00 from Fines, $66.00 from Faxes. Four Story Hours were held with 44 in attendance. Twenty-four registrations for the month included: Caseville 4, Fairhaven 3, McKinley 1, Oliver 7, and Winsor 9.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
STORY HOUR
“Christmas” will be the theme on Tuesday, December 8, 2009.
Usually 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.
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 will be located in our Children’s Room after the Thanksgiving holiday. 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.
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.USED BOOK SALEThe Friends of the Pigeon District Library will be having its December Used Book Sale on Saturday, December 5, 2009, in the Reference Room of the library from 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM. Prices range from $.25 to $3.00. Also, don’t forget the On-Going Used Paperback Sale. Paperback books are always available on the bookshelf to the right of the aquarium to the Children’s Room.
“Christmas” will be the theme on Tuesday, December 8, 2009.
Usually 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.
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 will be located in our Children’s Room after the Thanksgiving holiday. 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.
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.USED BOOK SALEThe Friends of the Pigeon District Library will be having its December Used Book Sale on Saturday, December 5, 2009, in the Reference Room of the library from 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM. Prices range from $.25 to $3.00. Also, don’t forget the On-Going Used Paperback Sale. Paperback books are always available on the bookshelf to the right of the aquarium to the Children’s Room.
Monday, November 23, 2009
STORY HOUR
“Snow” will be the theme on Tuesday, December 1, 2009.
Usually 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.
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 will be located in our Children’s Room after the Thanksgiving holiday. 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.
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.
USED BOOK SALE
The Friends of the Pigeon District Library will be having its December Used Book Sale on Saturday, December 5, 2009, in the Reference Room of the library from 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM. Prices range from $.25 to $3.00. Also, don’t forget the On-Going Used Paperback Sale. Paperback books are always available on the bookshelf to the right of the aquarium to the Children’s Room.
UPCOMING DECEMBER ACTIVITIES
December 7-8: Usborne Book Fair in the Community Room of the library.
December 10: Free Movie
“Night at the Museum-Battle of the Smithsonian” Rated: PG
December 17: “HAWG” Huron Area Writers Group meets at 7:00 PM in the
library’s Community Room.
December 18: Adult Christmas Movie 2:00 PM
“White Christmas”
Refreshments will be served.
December 21: Kids’ Christmas movie “Merry Madagascar” and
Christmas Cookie decorating 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
December 24: Library Closes at Noon.
December 25: Library is closed for Christmas Day
December 28: Game Time for Children-All Ages
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM Snack provided.
Some of the games available-Scrabble Slam Card Game, Monopoly Deal Card Game, Pictureka! Card Game, Pictureka! Board Game, Twister, Memory Card Games for the younger children, Chutes and Ladders Board Game, Candy Land Board Game, several other games will be available for children to try out.
December 31: Library Closes at Noon.
January 1, 2010: Library is closed for New Year’s Day
“Snow” will be the theme on Tuesday, December 1, 2009.
Usually 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.
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 will be located in our Children’s Room after the Thanksgiving holiday. 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.
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.
USED BOOK SALE
The Friends of the Pigeon District Library will be having its December Used Book Sale on Saturday, December 5, 2009, in the Reference Room of the library from 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM. Prices range from $.25 to $3.00. Also, don’t forget the On-Going Used Paperback Sale. Paperback books are always available on the bookshelf to the right of the aquarium to the Children’s Room.
UPCOMING DECEMBER ACTIVITIES
December 7-8: Usborne Book Fair in the Community Room of the library.
December 10: Free Movie
“Night at the Museum-Battle of the Smithsonian” Rated: PG
December 17: “HAWG” Huron Area Writers Group meets at 7:00 PM in the
library’s Community Room.
December 18: Adult Christmas Movie 2:00 PM
“White Christmas”
Refreshments will be served.
December 21: Kids’ Christmas movie “Merry Madagascar” and
Christmas Cookie decorating 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
December 24: Library Closes at Noon.
December 25: Library is closed for Christmas Day
December 28: Game Time for Children-All Ages
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM Snack provided.
Some of the games available-Scrabble Slam Card Game, Monopoly Deal Card Game, Pictureka! Card Game, Pictureka! Board Game, Twister, Memory Card Games for the younger children, Chutes and Ladders Board Game, Candy Land Board Game, several other games will be available for children to try out.
December 31: Library Closes at Noon.
January 1, 2010: Library is closed for New Year’s Day
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Huron Area Writers Group meeting
Thursday, December 17, 2009
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Pigeon District Library
The Huron Area Writers Group will be holding an organizational meeting to gauge the interest level and support for a writing club. Once established, we will continue to meet on the third Thursday of each month. The meetings and club are open to all writers at all levels. Any residents who have an interest in or a love for writing are welcome.
The organizational meeting will set the direction of the group. Dennis Collins and Dave Vizard are the organizers and the key contact people for the meetings.Dave Vizard(989) 553-4840
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Pigeon District Library
The Huron Area Writers Group will be holding an organizational meeting to gauge the interest level and support for a writing club. Once established, we will continue to meet on the third Thursday of each month. The meetings and club are open to all writers at all levels. Any residents who have an interest in or a love for writing are welcome.
The organizational meeting will set the direction of the group. Dennis Collins and Dave Vizard are the organizers and the key contact people for the meetings.Dave Vizard(989) 553-4840
Monday, November 16, 2009
STORY HOUR
“Thanksgiving ” will be the theme on Tuesday, November 24, 2009. Usually 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.
BOOK CLUB
The book for discussion at the November meeting will be “The Wednesday Sisters” by Meg Waite Clayton. The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, November 24 at 6:30 PM.
This meeting will be held at Country Bay Village, which is located at 161 Country Bay Drive. Country Bay Village is located across the street from the tennis courts and ball fields in Pigeon. 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.
LIBRARY CLOSED
The library will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26th. The library will reopen at its regular time of 9 AM on Friday, November 27th.
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 will be located in our Children’s Room after the Thanksgiving holiday. 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.
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.
LOCAL OBITUARIES ONLINE
The library now has an online file of Huron County obituaries for patrons to view. To search for an obituary, click on the “Local Obituaries” link in the left-hand column of our home page. Then click on the first letter of the deceased person’s last name to view the names which are listed by calendar year, and then click on the name of the person. To view the obituary, click on the “Open” tab and once the information is downloaded you will then be able to read the obituary.
NEW LIBRARY MATERIALS
Movies:
Aliens in the Attic
Rated: PG
G.I. Joe-The Rise of Cobra Rated:
PG-13
Ice Age 3-Dawn of the Dinosaurs
Rated: PG
Land of the Lost
Rated: PG-13
Taking of Pelham 1 2 3
Rated: R
Tinker Bell and The Lost Treasure
Rated: G
Transformers-Revenge of the Fallen
Rated: PG-13
Music on CD:
Brad Paisley-America Saturday Night
Five for Fighting-Slice
George Strait-Twang
Jackson Browne-Time the Conqueror
Jason Mraz-We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things
Taylor Swift-Fearless
Tim McGraw-Southern Grace
“Thanksgiving ” will be the theme on Tuesday, November 24, 2009. Usually 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.
BOOK CLUB
The book for discussion at the November meeting will be “The Wednesday Sisters” by Meg Waite Clayton. The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, November 24 at 6:30 PM.
This meeting will be held at Country Bay Village, which is located at 161 Country Bay Drive. Country Bay Village is located across the street from the tennis courts and ball fields in Pigeon. 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.
LIBRARY CLOSED
The library will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26th. The library will reopen at its regular time of 9 AM on Friday, November 27th.
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 will be located in our Children’s Room after the Thanksgiving holiday. 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.
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.
LOCAL OBITUARIES ONLINE
The library now has an online file of Huron County obituaries for patrons to view. To search for an obituary, click on the “Local Obituaries” link in the left-hand column of our home page. Then click on the first letter of the deceased person’s last name to view the names which are listed by calendar year, and then click on the name of the person. To view the obituary, click on the “Open” tab and once the information is downloaded you will then be able to read the obituary.
NEW LIBRARY MATERIALS
Movies:
Aliens in the Attic
Rated: PG
G.I. Joe-The Rise of Cobra Rated:
PG-13
Ice Age 3-Dawn of the Dinosaurs
Rated: PG
Land of the Lost
Rated: PG-13
Taking of Pelham 1 2 3
Rated: R
Tinker Bell and The Lost Treasure
Rated: G
Transformers-Revenge of the Fallen
Rated: PG-13
Music on CD:
Brad Paisley-America Saturday Night
Five for Fighting-Slice
George Strait-Twang
Jackson Browne-Time the Conqueror
Jason Mraz-We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things
Taylor Swift-Fearless
Tim McGraw-Southern Grace
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
FAMILY MOVIE
Thursday, November 12 at 4:30 PM
“UP” Rated: PG Time: 96 minutes
“Seventy-eight-year-old balloon salesman Carl Fredricksen finally fulfills his lifelong dream of a great adventure when he ties thousands of balloons to his house and flies away to the wilds of South America. He discovers too late that an 8-year-old Wilderness Explorer named Russell has stowed away.”
FRIENDS OF THE PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY FUNDRAISER
You Donate $5. We give you $10 to spend! The Friends of the Pigeon District Library (FOPDL) are selling Community Day Event coupons booklets for $5.00 each. All proceeds go to the Friends of the Pigeon District Library. The sale will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at the Younkers store in the Bay City Mall and other Bon-Ton stores listed in the booklet.
Inside the coupon booklet is one $10 coupon to spend at Younkers or any other Bon-Ton store. Also included are eight 20% off coupons, pre-sale advantages, and bonus buys. Exclusions do apply so check your coupons carefully before shopping.
COUPON WORKSHOP
Using coupons at the store can save you money! You are invited to attend the free classes on “couponing” which will be led by Carissa Alexander. The classes have been held the on Tuesdays in November from 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM in the library’s Community Room. The last class is scheduled for November 17 and will cover rebates.
STORY HOUR
“Bread ” will be the theme held on Tuesday, November 17, 2009. Usually 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.
FRIENDS OF THE PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY
You can support the 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 19 at 6:00 PM.
BOOK CLUB
The book for discussion at the November meeting will be “The Wednesday Sisters” by Meg Waite Clayton. The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, November 24 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.
LIBRARY CLOSED
The library will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26th. The library will reopen at its regular time of 9 AM on Friday, November 27th.
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 will be located in our Children’s Room after the Thanksgiving holiday. 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.
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.
CIRCULATION
Circulation for the month of October 2009 was 2,960 items, including
1, 629 Books,
4 Cameras and Toys,
2 Discovery Packs,
170 DVD Rentals,
171 Videos,
57 Non-Fiction Videos and DVDs,
131 Audio and CD,
69 Periodicals,
256 Internet Users,
14 Puzzles, and
457 New Material Check-Outs.
Income received included
$195.35 from Copier,
$208.00 from Fines, and
$54.00 from Faxes.
Inter-Loan statistics included
255 items borrowed and
472 items loaned to other libraries through the Valley Library Consortium.
From the MelCat Library System 22 items borrowed and 26 loaned.
On the Peabody System 3 items were loaned to other libraries.
Four Story Hours were held with 45 children in attendance.
Thirty-seven registrations for the month included: Caseville 12, Chandler 1, Fairhaven 8, Oliver 9, Winsor 6, and 1 from other townships
Thursday, November 12 at 4:30 PM
“UP” Rated: PG Time: 96 minutes
“Seventy-eight-year-old balloon salesman Carl Fredricksen finally fulfills his lifelong dream of a great adventure when he ties thousands of balloons to his house and flies away to the wilds of South America. He discovers too late that an 8-year-old Wilderness Explorer named Russell has stowed away.”
FRIENDS OF THE PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY FUNDRAISER
You Donate $5. We give you $10 to spend! The Friends of the Pigeon District Library (FOPDL) are selling Community Day Event coupons booklets for $5.00 each. All proceeds go to the Friends of the Pigeon District Library. The sale will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at the Younkers store in the Bay City Mall and other Bon-Ton stores listed in the booklet.
Inside the coupon booklet is one $10 coupon to spend at Younkers or any other Bon-Ton store. Also included are eight 20% off coupons, pre-sale advantages, and bonus buys. Exclusions do apply so check your coupons carefully before shopping.
COUPON WORKSHOP
Using coupons at the store can save you money! You are invited to attend the free classes on “couponing” which will be led by Carissa Alexander. The classes have been held the on Tuesdays in November from 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM in the library’s Community Room. The last class is scheduled for November 17 and will cover rebates.
STORY HOUR
“Bread ” will be the theme held on Tuesday, November 17, 2009. Usually 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.
FRIENDS OF THE PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY
You can support the 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 19 at 6:00 PM.
BOOK CLUB
The book for discussion at the November meeting will be “The Wednesday Sisters” by Meg Waite Clayton. The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, November 24 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.
LIBRARY CLOSED
The library will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26th. The library will reopen at its regular time of 9 AM on Friday, November 27th.
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 will be located in our Children’s Room after the Thanksgiving holiday. 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.
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.
CIRCULATION
Circulation for the month of October 2009 was 2,960 items, including
1, 629 Books,
4 Cameras and Toys,
2 Discovery Packs,
170 DVD Rentals,
171 Videos,
57 Non-Fiction Videos and DVDs,
131 Audio and CD,
69 Periodicals,
256 Internet Users,
14 Puzzles, and
457 New Material Check-Outs.
Income received included
$195.35 from Copier,
$208.00 from Fines, and
$54.00 from Faxes.
Inter-Loan statistics included
255 items borrowed and
472 items loaned to other libraries through the Valley Library Consortium.
From the MelCat Library System 22 items borrowed and 26 loaned.
On the Peabody System 3 items were loaned to other libraries.
Four Story Hours were held with 45 children in attendance.
Thirty-seven registrations for the month included: Caseville 12, Chandler 1, Fairhaven 8, Oliver 9, Winsor 6, and 1 from other townships
Monday, November 2, 2009
LIBRARY HOURS
Starting Nov. 3, the library will be closing at 6 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The library hours will be Monday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Tuesday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Thursday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
USED BOOK SALE
The Friends of the Pigeon District Library will be having its November Used Book Sale on Saturday, November 7, 2009, in the Reference Room of the library from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Prices range from $.25 to $3.00. Also, don’t forget the On-Going Used Paperback Sale. Paperback books are always available on the bookshelf to the right of the aquarium in the Children’s Room.
COUPON WORKSHOP
Using coupons at the store can save you money! You are invited to attend one or all of the free classes on “couponing” which will be led by Carissa Alexander. The classes will be held the first three Tuesdays in November from 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM in the library’s Community Room.
Week 2 (Nov. 10) will cover unit prices and stockpiling – the purpose of stockpiling and understanding unit prices.
Week 3 (Nov. 17) will cover rebates.
STORY HOUR
“Orange Day” will be the theme held on Tuesday, November 10, 2009. Usually 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.
FRIENDS OF THE PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY FUNDRAISER
You Donate $5. We give you $10 to spend! The Friends of the Pigeon District Library (FOPDL) are selling Community Day Event coupons booklets for $5.00 each. All proceeds go to the Friends of the Pigeon District Library. The sale will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at the Younkers store in the Bay City Mall and other Bon-Ton stores listed in the booklet.
Inside the coupon booklet is one $10 coupon to spend at Younkers or any other Bon-Ton store. Also included are eight 20% off coupons, pre-sale advantages, and bonus buys. Exclusions do apply so check your coupons carefully before shopping.
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.
FAMILY MOVIE
Thursday, November 12 at 4:30 PM
“UP”
Rated: PG
Time: 96 minutes
“Seventy-eight-year-old balloon salesman Carl Fredricksen finally fulfills his lifelong dream of a great adventure when he ties thousands of balloons to his house and flies away to the wilds of South America. He discovers too late that an 8-year-old Wilderness Explorer named Russell has stowed away.”
FRIENDS OF THE PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY
You can support the library by becoming a member of the Friends of the Pigeon District Library. Initial membership is $10.00 and then $5 each year thereafter. Join us at our next meeting on November 19, 2009 at 6:00 PM.
CIRCULATION
Circulation for the month of October 2009 was 2,960 items, including 1, 629 Books, 4 Cameras and Toys, 2 Discovery Packs, 170 DVD Rentals, 171 Videos, 57 Non-Fiction Videos and DVDs, 131 Audio and CD, 69 Periodicals, 256 Internet Users, 14 Puzzles, and 457 New Material Check-Outs. Inter-Loan statistics included 255 items borrowed and 472 items loaned to other libraries through the Valley Library Consortium. From the MelCat Library System 22 items borrowed and 26 loaned and on the Peabody System 3 items were loaned to other libraries. Thirty-seven registrations for the month included: Caseville 12, Chandler 1, Fairhaven 8, Oliver 9, Winsor 6, and 1 from other townships.
NEW MATERIALS
Fiction:
Blood Game by Iris Johansen
Christmas Cookie Club by Ann Pearlman
Christmas Promise by Anne Perry
Last Night at Twisted River by John Irving
Look at the Birdie by Kurt Vonnegut
The Scarpetta Factor by Patricia Cornwell
Southern Lights by Danielle Steel
To try Men’s Soul by Newt Gingrich
True Blue by David Baldacci
Starting Nov. 3, the library will be closing at 6 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The library hours will be Monday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Tuesday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Thursday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
USED BOOK SALE
The Friends of the Pigeon District Library will be having its November Used Book Sale on Saturday, November 7, 2009, in the Reference Room of the library from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Prices range from $.25 to $3.00. Also, don’t forget the On-Going Used Paperback Sale. Paperback books are always available on the bookshelf to the right of the aquarium in the Children’s Room.
COUPON WORKSHOP
Using coupons at the store can save you money! You are invited to attend one or all of the free classes on “couponing” which will be led by Carissa Alexander. The classes will be held the first three Tuesdays in November from 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM in the library’s Community Room.
Week 2 (Nov. 10) will cover unit prices and stockpiling – the purpose of stockpiling and understanding unit prices.
Week 3 (Nov. 17) will cover rebates.
STORY HOUR
“Orange Day” will be the theme held on Tuesday, November 10, 2009. Usually 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.
FRIENDS OF THE PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY FUNDRAISER
You Donate $5. We give you $10 to spend! The Friends of the Pigeon District Library (FOPDL) are selling Community Day Event coupons booklets for $5.00 each. All proceeds go to the Friends of the Pigeon District Library. The sale will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at the Younkers store in the Bay City Mall and other Bon-Ton stores listed in the booklet.
Inside the coupon booklet is one $10 coupon to spend at Younkers or any other Bon-Ton store. Also included are eight 20% off coupons, pre-sale advantages, and bonus buys. Exclusions do apply so check your coupons carefully before shopping.
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.
FAMILY MOVIE
Thursday, November 12 at 4:30 PM
“UP”
Rated: PG
Time: 96 minutes
“Seventy-eight-year-old balloon salesman Carl Fredricksen finally fulfills his lifelong dream of a great adventure when he ties thousands of balloons to his house and flies away to the wilds of South America. He discovers too late that an 8-year-old Wilderness Explorer named Russell has stowed away.”
FRIENDS OF THE PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY
You can support the library by becoming a member of the Friends of the Pigeon District Library. Initial membership is $10.00 and then $5 each year thereafter. Join us at our next meeting on November 19, 2009 at 6:00 PM.
CIRCULATION
Circulation for the month of October 2009 was 2,960 items, including 1, 629 Books, 4 Cameras and Toys, 2 Discovery Packs, 170 DVD Rentals, 171 Videos, 57 Non-Fiction Videos and DVDs, 131 Audio and CD, 69 Periodicals, 256 Internet Users, 14 Puzzles, and 457 New Material Check-Outs. Inter-Loan statistics included 255 items borrowed and 472 items loaned to other libraries through the Valley Library Consortium. From the MelCat Library System 22 items borrowed and 26 loaned and on the Peabody System 3 items were loaned to other libraries. Thirty-seven registrations for the month included: Caseville 12, Chandler 1, Fairhaven 8, Oliver 9, Winsor 6, and 1 from other townships.
NEW MATERIALS
Fiction:
Blood Game by Iris Johansen
Christmas Cookie Club by Ann Pearlman
Christmas Promise by Anne Perry
Last Night at Twisted River by John Irving
Look at the Birdie by Kurt Vonnegut
The Scarpetta Factor by Patricia Cornwell
Southern Lights by Danielle Steel
To try Men’s Soul by Newt Gingrich
True Blue by David Baldacci
Thursday, October 29, 2009
STORY HOUR
“Cookies” will be the theme held on Tuesday, November 3, 2009. Usually 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.
FAMILY MOVIE
Thursday, October 29 at 4:30 PM
“Tinkerbell and the Lost Treasure” Rated: G Time: 81 minutes
“Tinker Bell journeys far North of Never Land to patch things up with her friend Terence and to restore a Pixie Dust Tree.”
LIBRARY HOURS
Starting Nov. 3, the library will be closing at 6 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The library hours will be Monday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Tuesday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Thursday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
COUPON WORKSHOP
Using coupons at the store can save you money! You are invited to attend one or all of the free classes on “couponing” which will be led by Carissa Alexander. The classes will be held the first three Tuesdays in November from 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM in the library’s Community Room.
Week 1 (Nov. 3) will introduce you to coupons – understanding coupons, where to find them, how to organize them, store policies, using coupons, and planning with coupons. Week 2 (Nov. 10) will cover unit prices and stockpiling – the purpose of stockpiling and understanding unit prices.
Week 3 (Nov. 17) will cover rebates.
FRIENDS OF THE PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY FUNDRAISER
You Donate $5. We give you $10 to spend! The Friends of the Pigeon District Library (FOPDL) are selling Community Day Event coupons booklets for $5.00 each. All proceeds go to the Friends of the Pigeon District Library. The sale will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at the Younkers store in the Bay City Mall and other Bon-Ton stores listed in the booklet.
Inside the coupon booklet is one $10 coupon to spend at Younkers or any other Bon-Ton store. Also included are eight 20% off coupons, pre-sale advantages, and bonus buys. Exclusions do apply so check your coupons carefully before shopping.
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.
NEW LIBRARY MATERIALS
NonFiction:
Reinventing the Body, Resurrecting the Soul by Deepak Chopra
Saving Cinnamon by Christine Sullivan
American Rebel: The Life of Clint Eastman by Marc Eliot
Fiction:
9 Dragons by Michael Connelly
Breaking the Rules by Barbara Taylor Bradford
Christmas Clock by Kat Martin
Christmas Secret by Donna VanLiere
Home for Christmas by Andrew Greeley
House of Reckoning by John Saul
Pursuit of Honor by Vince Flynn
“Cookies” will be the theme held on Tuesday, November 3, 2009. Usually 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.
FAMILY MOVIE
Thursday, October 29 at 4:30 PM
“Tinkerbell and the Lost Treasure” Rated: G Time: 81 minutes
“Tinker Bell journeys far North of Never Land to patch things up with her friend Terence and to restore a Pixie Dust Tree.”
LIBRARY HOURS
Starting Nov. 3, the library will be closing at 6 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The library hours will be Monday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Tuesday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Thursday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
COUPON WORKSHOP
Using coupons at the store can save you money! You are invited to attend one or all of the free classes on “couponing” which will be led by Carissa Alexander. The classes will be held the first three Tuesdays in November from 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM in the library’s Community Room.
Week 1 (Nov. 3) will introduce you to coupons – understanding coupons, where to find them, how to organize them, store policies, using coupons, and planning with coupons. Week 2 (Nov. 10) will cover unit prices and stockpiling – the purpose of stockpiling and understanding unit prices.
Week 3 (Nov. 17) will cover rebates.
FRIENDS OF THE PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY FUNDRAISER
You Donate $5. We give you $10 to spend! The Friends of the Pigeon District Library (FOPDL) are selling Community Day Event coupons booklets for $5.00 each. All proceeds go to the Friends of the Pigeon District Library. The sale will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at the Younkers store in the Bay City Mall and other Bon-Ton stores listed in the booklet.
Inside the coupon booklet is one $10 coupon to spend at Younkers or any other Bon-Ton store. Also included are eight 20% off coupons, pre-sale advantages, and bonus buys. Exclusions do apply so check your coupons carefully before shopping.
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.
NEW LIBRARY MATERIALS
NonFiction:
Reinventing the Body, Resurrecting the Soul by Deepak Chopra
Saving Cinnamon by Christine Sullivan
American Rebel: The Life of Clint Eastman by Marc Eliot
Fiction:
9 Dragons by Michael Connelly
Breaking the Rules by Barbara Taylor Bradford
Christmas Clock by Kat Martin
Christmas Secret by Donna VanLiere
Home for Christmas by Andrew Greeley
House of Reckoning by John Saul
Pursuit of Honor by Vince Flynn
Monday, September 28, 2009
Military Mailing Day Support Appreciated
Thank you to everyone who supported our Military Mailing Day on September 25th. Pigeon Postmaster Peggy Hoppe and volunteers assembled gift packages for service men and women in the library’s Community Room. The post office provided the flat rate mailing boxes and tape. Monetary donations covered the cost of mailing the seventy-six boxes that were packed.
Thank you to Joy Leipprandt for coordinating the project at Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Schools, to Steve Langford at Independent Bank for receiving and recording the monetary donations, and to Pigeon District Library for providing the work space and for the refreshments for the volunteers. Thank you, especially, to Peggy Hoppe for overseeing the project.
Thank you to the following volunteers who helped pack the boxes – Tiffany Collins, Bonnie Gaeth, Cindy Johnson, Emma Johnson, Hannah Johnson, Sue Kohl, Peg Leipprandt, Sandy MacGillivray, Jenny Martens, Sherrie Phillips, Geraldine Poynton, Penny St. Cyr, and Shay St. Cyr.
We plan to host another Military Mailing Day in either late May or early June of 2010. The library will continue to post the list of acceptable items on its website so people can access the list when needed. Please keep in mind that donated items may not contain any alcohol.
Thank you to Joy Leipprandt for coordinating the project at Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Schools, to Steve Langford at Independent Bank for receiving and recording the monetary donations, and to Pigeon District Library for providing the work space and for the refreshments for the volunteers. Thank you, especially, to Peggy Hoppe for overseeing the project.
Thank you to the following volunteers who helped pack the boxes – Tiffany Collins, Bonnie Gaeth, Cindy Johnson, Emma Johnson, Hannah Johnson, Sue Kohl, Peg Leipprandt, Sandy MacGillivray, Jenny Martens, Sherrie Phillips, Geraldine Poynton, Penny St. Cyr, and Shay St. Cyr.
We plan to host another Military Mailing Day in either late May or early June of 2010. The library will continue to post the list of acceptable items on its website so people can access the list when needed. Please keep in mind that donated items may not contain any alcohol.
SEPTEMBER IS LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH
The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to have Olympic gold medalist and 2008 WNBA Rookie of the Year Candace Parker as honorary chair of Library Card Sign-up Month. Candace will “let Americans know that a library card is the ‘smartest card’ in every wallet.” It is very easy to sing up for a library card. Residents and property owners in the townships of Chandler, McKinley, Winsor, Caseville, Fairhaven, and Oliver, who are three years 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.
BOOKPAGE
The September 2009 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.
STORY HOUR
“Honey Bees” will be the theme held on Tuesday, September 29, 2009. Usually 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.
BANNED BOOKS WEEK
The week of September 26 through October 3, 2009 marks the 28th anniversary of Banned Books Week, which is an annual celebration of the freedom to read. “Each year, librarians, booksellers, teachers, and countless others take this opportunity to highlight the importance of intellectual freedom and remind us not to take this precious democratic freedom for granted.
BOOK CLUB
The book for discussion at the September meeting will be “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society” by Mary Ann Shaffer. “January 1946: writer Juliet Ashton receives a letter from a stranger, a founding member of the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. And so begins a remarkable tale of the island of Guernsey during the German occupation, and of a society as extraordinary as its name.” The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, September 29 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.
CIRCULATION
Circulation for the month of August 2009 was 3,890 items, including 1,880 Books, 21 Cameras and Toys, 4 Discovery Packs, 388 DVD Rentals, 208 Audio and CD, 78 Periodicals, 290 Internet Users, 14 Puzzles, and 575 New Material Check-Outs. Three Story Hours were held with 40 in attendance. Twenty-six registrations for the month included: Caseville 8, Chandler 8, Fairhaven 1, McKinley 3, Oliver 3, and Winsor 3.
NEW MATERIALS
JA FICTION:
The Bag of Bones
YA FICTION:
The Vampire Diaries:
-The Awakening and the Struggle by L.J. Smith
-The Fury and Dark Reunion by L.J. Smith
The Mortal Instruments:
-City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
-City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare
Blue Blood Novels:
-Blue Bloods by Melissa De La Cruz
-Masquerade by Melissa De La Cruz
The Immortals:
-Evermore by Alyson Noel
-Blue Moon by Alyson Noel
BEGINNER FICTION:
I Can Read! Fancy Nancy:
(8 books)
-Sees Stars
-Pajama Day
-The Dazzling Book Report
-The Show Must Go On
-Poison Ivy Expert
-At the Museum
-The Boy from Paris by Jane O’Connor
The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to have Olympic gold medalist and 2008 WNBA Rookie of the Year Candace Parker as honorary chair of Library Card Sign-up Month. Candace will “let Americans know that a library card is the ‘smartest card’ in every wallet.” It is very easy to sing up for a library card. Residents and property owners in the townships of Chandler, McKinley, Winsor, Caseville, Fairhaven, and Oliver, who are three years 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.
BOOKPAGE
The September 2009 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.
STORY HOUR
“Honey Bees” will be the theme held on Tuesday, September 29, 2009. Usually 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.
BANNED BOOKS WEEK
The week of September 26 through October 3, 2009 marks the 28th anniversary of Banned Books Week, which is an annual celebration of the freedom to read. “Each year, librarians, booksellers, teachers, and countless others take this opportunity to highlight the importance of intellectual freedom and remind us not to take this precious democratic freedom for granted.
BOOK CLUB
The book for discussion at the September meeting will be “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society” by Mary Ann Shaffer. “January 1946: writer Juliet Ashton receives a letter from a stranger, a founding member of the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. And so begins a remarkable tale of the island of Guernsey during the German occupation, and of a society as extraordinary as its name.” The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, September 29 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.
CIRCULATION
Circulation for the month of August 2009 was 3,890 items, including 1,880 Books, 21 Cameras and Toys, 4 Discovery Packs, 388 DVD Rentals, 208 Audio and CD, 78 Periodicals, 290 Internet Users, 14 Puzzles, and 575 New Material Check-Outs. Three Story Hours were held with 40 in attendance. Twenty-six registrations for the month included: Caseville 8, Chandler 8, Fairhaven 1, McKinley 3, Oliver 3, and Winsor 3.
NEW MATERIALS
JA FICTION:
The Bag of Bones
YA FICTION:
The Vampire Diaries:
-The Awakening and the Struggle by L.J. Smith
-The Fury and Dark Reunion by L.J. Smith
The Mortal Instruments:
-City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
-City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare
Blue Blood Novels:
-Blue Bloods by Melissa De La Cruz
-Masquerade by Melissa De La Cruz
The Immortals:
-Evermore by Alyson Noel
-Blue Moon by Alyson Noel
BEGINNER FICTION:
I Can Read! Fancy Nancy:
(8 books)
-Sees Stars
-Pajama Day
-The Dazzling Book Report
-The Show Must Go On
-Poison Ivy Expert
-At the Museum
-The Boy from Paris by Jane O’Connor
Monday, September 14, 2009
SEPTEMBER IS LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH
The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to have Olympic gold medalist and 2008 WNBA Rookie of the Year Candace Parker as honorary chair of Library Card Sign-up Month. Candace will “let Americans know that a library card is the ‘smartest card’ in every wallet.” It is very easy to sing up for a library card. Residents and property owners in the townships of Chandler, McKinley, Winsor, Caseville, Fairhaven, and Oliver, who are three years 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.
BOOKPAGE
The September 2009 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.
PASSPORT FAIR-SEPTEMBER 17TH
The Pigeon District Library is hosting a Passport Fair on Thursday, September 17th from 1:30 PM to 6:00 PM in the library’s Community Room. An adult passport including the picture is $115.00. If you bring a picture of yourself, the cost is $100.00, but the picture must be acceptable. A child’s passport is $65.00, but is only good for 5 years. Prospective consumers need to bring their birth certificate with the embossed seal and a picture ID, like a driver’s license. Check or cash are the acceptable methods of payment.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
There will be no Lap-Sit or Pre-School Story Hour on September 22, 2009. Lap-Sit and Story Hour will resume on September 29, 2009 at their scheduled times. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel
MILITARY MAILING DAY-SEPTEMBER 25TH
The Pigeon Rotary and Pigeon District Library are hosting Military Mailing Day on Friday, September 25th from 10 AM - 2 PM in the library’s Community Room. Local postal employees from the Pigeon Post Office and volunteers will assemble gift packages which will be mailed to service men and women.
Individuals and businesses who wish to donate items for the mailing may drop them off at the Pigeon District Library or the Pigeon office of Independent Bank. The list of suggested items includes: FOOD-All chips, Cheetos, Pringles, Combos, Breakfast Bars, Beef Jerky, Gum, Cookies, Popcorn, Poptarts, Ramon Noodles, Licorice, Hard Candy, Canned Peanuts; TOILETRIES-Shampoo, Hair Conditioner, Bar Soap, Sunscreen, Combs, Hairbrushes, Tooth Brushes, Toothpaste, Dental Floss, Lip Balm, Roll-on Deodorant (No Aerosol), Female Items, Non-Alcoholic Wipes; OTHER-Tums, Envelopes, Paper, Used Books, Facial Tissue, Shower Shoes, Batteries (AA or AAA), Pens, Pencils, Magazines, Toilet Tissue, Socks.
*Restrictions apply to some items not listed. Call your Post Office if you are unsure about your contributions.
This list can also be found on the library’s website at www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com. Look for the “Military Mailing Day” link near the bottom of the page. Monetary contributions to cover the postage cost can be sent to: Independent Bank, PO Box 229, Pigeon 48755. If you wish to help assemble these packages on September 25th, please call Jeanette Bach at the Pigeon District Library (453-2341) so your name can be added to the list of volunteers.
THANK YOU!
The library staff would like to thank Guyneth Conners for her 12-issue gift subscription to Smithsonian Magazine. Thank you, Guyneth! Patrons will enjoy this magazine.
BANNED BOOKS WEEK
The week of September 26 through October 3, 2009 marks the 28th anniversary of Banned Books Week, which is an annual celebration of the freedom to read. “Each year, librarians, booksellers, teachers and countless others take this opportunity to highlight the importance of intellectual freedom and remind us not to take this precious democratic freedom for granted.”
BOOK CLUB
The book for discussion at the September meeting will be “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society” by Mary Ann Shaffer. “January 1946: writer Juliet Ashton receives a letter from a stranger, a founding member of the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. And so begins a remarkable tale of the island of Guernsey during the German occupation, and of a society as extraordinary as its name.” The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, September 29 at 6:30 AM. 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.
The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to have Olympic gold medalist and 2008 WNBA Rookie of the Year Candace Parker as honorary chair of Library Card Sign-up Month. Candace will “let Americans know that a library card is the ‘smartest card’ in every wallet.” It is very easy to sing up for a library card. Residents and property owners in the townships of Chandler, McKinley, Winsor, Caseville, Fairhaven, and Oliver, who are three years 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.
BOOKPAGE
The September 2009 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.
PASSPORT FAIR-SEPTEMBER 17TH
The Pigeon District Library is hosting a Passport Fair on Thursday, September 17th from 1:30 PM to 6:00 PM in the library’s Community Room. An adult passport including the picture is $115.00. If you bring a picture of yourself, the cost is $100.00, but the picture must be acceptable. A child’s passport is $65.00, but is only good for 5 years. Prospective consumers need to bring their birth certificate with the embossed seal and a picture ID, like a driver’s license. Check or cash are the acceptable methods of payment.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
There will be no Lap-Sit or Pre-School Story Hour on September 22, 2009. Lap-Sit and Story Hour will resume on September 29, 2009 at their scheduled times. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel
MILITARY MAILING DAY-SEPTEMBER 25TH
The Pigeon Rotary and Pigeon District Library are hosting Military Mailing Day on Friday, September 25th from 10 AM - 2 PM in the library’s Community Room. Local postal employees from the Pigeon Post Office and volunteers will assemble gift packages which will be mailed to service men and women.
Individuals and businesses who wish to donate items for the mailing may drop them off at the Pigeon District Library or the Pigeon office of Independent Bank. The list of suggested items includes: FOOD-All chips, Cheetos, Pringles, Combos, Breakfast Bars, Beef Jerky, Gum, Cookies, Popcorn, Poptarts, Ramon Noodles, Licorice, Hard Candy, Canned Peanuts; TOILETRIES-Shampoo, Hair Conditioner, Bar Soap, Sunscreen, Combs, Hairbrushes, Tooth Brushes, Toothpaste, Dental Floss, Lip Balm, Roll-on Deodorant (No Aerosol), Female Items, Non-Alcoholic Wipes; OTHER-Tums, Envelopes, Paper, Used Books, Facial Tissue, Shower Shoes, Batteries (AA or AAA), Pens, Pencils, Magazines, Toilet Tissue, Socks.
*Restrictions apply to some items not listed. Call your Post Office if you are unsure about your contributions.
This list can also be found on the library’s website at www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com. Look for the “Military Mailing Day” link near the bottom of the page. Monetary contributions to cover the postage cost can be sent to: Independent Bank, PO Box 229, Pigeon 48755. If you wish to help assemble these packages on September 25th, please call Jeanette Bach at the Pigeon District Library (453-2341) so your name can be added to the list of volunteers.
THANK YOU!
The library staff would like to thank Guyneth Conners for her 12-issue gift subscription to Smithsonian Magazine. Thank you, Guyneth! Patrons will enjoy this magazine.
BANNED BOOKS WEEK
The week of September 26 through October 3, 2009 marks the 28th anniversary of Banned Books Week, which is an annual celebration of the freedom to read. “Each year, librarians, booksellers, teachers and countless others take this opportunity to highlight the importance of intellectual freedom and remind us not to take this precious democratic freedom for granted.”
BOOK CLUB
The book for discussion at the September meeting will be “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society” by Mary Ann Shaffer. “January 1946: writer Juliet Ashton receives a letter from a stranger, a founding member of the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. And so begins a remarkable tale of the island of Guernsey during the German occupation, and of a society as extraordinary as its name.” The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, September 29 at 6:30 AM. 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, September 3, 2009
SATURDAY LIBRARY HOURS
Starting September 5, Saturday hours for the library will return to the regular Saturday hours of 9 AM – 3 PM. Weekday hours remain unchanged: Monday and Friday 9 AM – 5 PM; Tuesday and Thursday 9 AM – 7 PM.
USED BOOK SALE
The Friends of the Pigeon District Library will be having its September Used Book Sale on Saturday, September 5, 2009, in the Reference Room of the library from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Prices range from $.25 to $3.00. Also, don’t forget the On-Going Used Paperback Sale. Paperback books are always available on the bookshelf to the right of the aquarium in the Children’s Room.
LIBRARY CLOSED
The library will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 7th. The library will reopen at its regular time of 9 AM on Tuesday, September 8th.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
There will be no Lap-Sit or Pre-School Story Hour on September 8, 2009. Lap-Sit and Story Hour will resume on September 15, 2009 at their scheduled times. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel.
LIBRARY CLOSED SEPTEMBER 10TH
In response to the Governor’s Executive Order closing the Library of Michigan, the Pigeon District Library will join other libraries across Michigan and close its doors on Thursday, September 10, 2009 so staff can attend an event promoted by the Michigan Library Association and the Michigan Library Consortium.
The September 10th Rally will demonstrate to officials in Lansing that libraries are important to people and their daily lives. Organizers hope to convince legislators to maintain $10 million in state aid to libraries and to support efforts to keep the Library of Michigan as a whole unit with the state government. The goal, also, is to convince the Governor to include library officials on the planning committee which will determine the use of the building and collections currently housed in the Michigan Historical Center and Library of Michigan building.
All library supporters are invited to attend this event. For more information, visit our website at www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com and click on the “Protect Michigan Libraries” link at the bottom of our home page.
BOOKPAGE
The September 2009 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.
PASSPORT FAIR
The Pigeon District Library is hosting a Passport Fair on Thursday, September 17th from 1:30 PM to 6:00 PM in the library’s Community Room. An adult passport including the picture is $115.00. If you bring a picture of yourself, the cost is $100.00, but the picture must be acceptable. A child’s passport is $65.00, but is only good for 5 years. Prospective consumers need to bring their birth certificate with the embossed seal and a picture ID, like a driver’s license. Check or cash are the acceptable methods of payment.
DON’T FORGET YOUR LIBRARY CARD
To prevent errors from occurring, library patrons are required to present their library card or driver’s license when checking out library materials. If you are having someone else pick up your library items, you must give that person your library card or call ahead of time to let us know who will be picking up your library materials.
LET THE READING ADVENTURE BEGINS!
“Reading together from the start is one of the most important things you can do to help your child succeed in school and life. Target generously sponsors Michigan Reads! One State, One Children’s Book program. Join the whole state in sharing the adventures of The Pout-Pout Fish by Deborah Diesen. For more information, visit www.michigan.gov/michiganreads.” The Pigeon District Library will be scheduling several story hours during the month of September for children to learn how Mr. Fish turns his pout into a smile.
Starting September 5, Saturday hours for the library will return to the regular Saturday hours of 9 AM – 3 PM. Weekday hours remain unchanged: Monday and Friday 9 AM – 5 PM; Tuesday and Thursday 9 AM – 7 PM.
USED BOOK SALE
The Friends of the Pigeon District Library will be having its September Used Book Sale on Saturday, September 5, 2009, in the Reference Room of the library from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Prices range from $.25 to $3.00. Also, don’t forget the On-Going Used Paperback Sale. Paperback books are always available on the bookshelf to the right of the aquarium in the Children’s Room.
LIBRARY CLOSED
The library will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 7th. The library will reopen at its regular time of 9 AM on Tuesday, September 8th.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
There will be no Lap-Sit or Pre-School Story Hour on September 8, 2009. Lap-Sit and Story Hour will resume on September 15, 2009 at their scheduled times. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel.
LIBRARY CLOSED SEPTEMBER 10TH
In response to the Governor’s Executive Order closing the Library of Michigan, the Pigeon District Library will join other libraries across Michigan and close its doors on Thursday, September 10, 2009 so staff can attend an event promoted by the Michigan Library Association and the Michigan Library Consortium.
The September 10th Rally will demonstrate to officials in Lansing that libraries are important to people and their daily lives. Organizers hope to convince legislators to maintain $10 million in state aid to libraries and to support efforts to keep the Library of Michigan as a whole unit with the state government. The goal, also, is to convince the Governor to include library officials on the planning committee which will determine the use of the building and collections currently housed in the Michigan Historical Center and Library of Michigan building.
All library supporters are invited to attend this event. For more information, visit our website at www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com and click on the “Protect Michigan Libraries” link at the bottom of our home page.
BOOKPAGE
The September 2009 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.
PASSPORT FAIR
The Pigeon District Library is hosting a Passport Fair on Thursday, September 17th from 1:30 PM to 6:00 PM in the library’s Community Room. An adult passport including the picture is $115.00. If you bring a picture of yourself, the cost is $100.00, but the picture must be acceptable. A child’s passport is $65.00, but is only good for 5 years. Prospective consumers need to bring their birth certificate with the embossed seal and a picture ID, like a driver’s license. Check or cash are the acceptable methods of payment.
DON’T FORGET YOUR LIBRARY CARD
To prevent errors from occurring, library patrons are required to present their library card or driver’s license when checking out library materials. If you are having someone else pick up your library items, you must give that person your library card or call ahead of time to let us know who will be picking up your library materials.
LET THE READING ADVENTURE BEGINS!
“Reading together from the start is one of the most important things you can do to help your child succeed in school and life. Target generously sponsors Michigan Reads! One State, One Children’s Book program. Join the whole state in sharing the adventures of The Pout-Pout Fish by Deborah Diesen. For more information, visit www.michigan.gov/michiganreads.” The Pigeon District Library will be scheduling several story hours during the month of September for children to learn how Mr. Fish turns his pout into a smile.
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