PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY

LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Leaves” will be the theme for Tuesday, October 19, 2010. 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.

LET THE READING ADVENTURE BEGIN!
“Reading together from the start is one of the most important things you can do to help your child succeed in school and life.” Michigan Reads! One-State, One Book is generously sponsored by Target through the Library of Michigan. The book selected this year is “The Runaway Garden” by Jeffrey L. Schatzer. For more information, visit www.michigan.gov/michiganreads. The Pigeon District Library is busy making plans for a very special Michigan Reads! Family Event in October.

On Tuesday, October 19th, preschoolers through grade 2 and family members are invited to attend our Michigan Reads! Family Event. This event will start at 5:00 PM in the library’s Community Room. Monday, November 18th is the last day to register for this event. Attendance is limited to the first twenty-five families to register. Please stop by the library to register or call 989-453-2341. Enjoy FREE food, fun and festivities featuring the book “The Runaway Garden.”

COMPUTER ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
Do you need help with word processing, e-mail, or Internet searching? Volunteer Paul Gaeth will be in the Computer Lab in October to give assistance on Thursdays, 21st, and 28th from 4:30 – 6:00 PM.

ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
During the fall the Pigeon District Library is offering a once-a-month late afternoon program for preschoolers and for children in grades K-2. The program for preschoolers and grades K-2 will include a story, craft, and other activities. These fall programs will continue through November. Please call at 453-2341 for further information.

Program Theme: “Bugs, Bats, and Bears—Oh My!” Time of program is 4:00 PM in the library’s Community Room. The schedule for the afternoon program is as follows:
Bears-November 2: Preschool Session; Bears-November 9: K-2 Session

MICHIGAN ELECTRONIC LIBRARY (MeL)
The Michigan eLibrary (http://mel.org) provides all Michigan residents with free access to online full-text articles, full-text books, digital images, and other valuable research information at any time via the Internet; and provides an easy-to-use interlibrary loan system to allow Michigan residents to borrow books and other library materials for free from participating Michigan libraries.

You can access the MeL databases, through our library website at www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com. Click on the MeL (Michigan eLibrary) link which is located in the middle of our homepage. From the next screen click on “MeL Databases” to view the list of 50+ databases which are listed in alphabetical order.

Each week the Pigeon District Library will introduce one of the databases in the Michigan eLibrary. The database chosen for this week is the “ChiltonLibrary.com”. This database is recommended for the general user and is full text. “ChiltonLibrary.com represents the most authoritative automotive repair information available to car owners. There are thousands of year, make, and model combinations covering the most popular vehicles of the past 30 years, plus additional coverage of specialty models. ChiltonLibrary.com gives you the confidence to service or repair virtually any system on your vehicle.” Patrons are able to access this database from home if they have internet access and are a Michigan resident or have access to a Michigan library.

FREE FAMILY MOVIE
Thursday, October 21 at 4:30 PM.
“How to Train Your Dragon” Rated: PG Time: 98 minutes
“Hiccup is a Viking teenager who aspires to hunt dragons, but doesn't exactly fit in with his tribe's longstanding tradition of heroic dragon slayers. His world gets turned upside down when he encounters a dragon that challenges him and his fellow Vikings to see the world from an entirely different point of view.”

The movie will be shown on the 7 foot by 7 foot screen in the library’s Community Room. Popcorn is provided and movie goers may bring their own, non-alchoholic beverages.

LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
The Pigeon District Library Board of Trustees will meet Thursday, October 28 at 4:30 PM in the library’s Community Room. The meeting is open to the public.

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF MICHIGAN 2010 VOTING GUIDE
Copies of the League of Women Voters of Michigan 2010 Nonpartisan Voter Guide are available at the library to assist voters as they prepare for the General Election which will be held on Tuesday, November 2. “The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.”

CIRCULATION
Circulation for September 2010 was 2,942 items including 1,670 Books, 1 Toy, 6 Discovery Packs, 188 DVD Rentals, 230 Video Checkouts, 71 Audio, Books on CD and Playaways, 51 Magazines, 243 Internet Users, 8 Puzzles, 434 New Materials, and 40 NF Videos and DVDs. Inter-Loan statistics included 313 borrowed and 394 loaned to other libraries through the Valley Library Consortium. From the MeLCat library system 42 items were borrowed and 24 items loaned and on the Peabody system 1 item was loaned to other libraries. Three Story Hours were held with 37 in attendance. Thirty registrations for the month included: Caseville 11, Fairhaven 4, Mckinley 2, Oliver 4, Winsor 8, and 1 limited use card.

PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY

SATURDAY LIBRARY HOURS
Saturday hours for the library have returned 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.

LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Fire Safety” will be the theme for Tuesday, October 5, 2010. 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.

ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
During the fall the Pigeon District Library is offering a once-a-month late afternoon program for preschoolers and for children in grades K-2. The program for preschoolers and grades K-2 will include a story, craft, and other activities. These fall programs will continue through November. Please call at 453-2341 for further information.

Program Theme: “Bugs, Bats, and Bears—Oh My!” Time of program is 4:00 PM in the library’s Community Room. The schedule for the afternoon program is as follows:
Bats-October 5: Preschool Session; Bats-October 12: K-2 Session
Bears-November 2: Preschool Session; Bears-November 9: K-2 Session

LET THE READING ADVENTURE BEGIN!
“Reading together from the start is one of the most important things you can do to help your child succeed in school and life.” Michigan Reads! One-State, One Book is generously sponsored by Target through the Library of Michigan. The book selected this year is “The Runaway Garden” by Jeffrey L. Schatzer. For more information, visit www.michigan.gov/michiganreads. The Pigeon District Library is busy making plans for a very special Michigan Reads! Family Event in October.

On Tuesday, October 19th, preschoolers through grade 2 and family members are invited to attend our Michigan Reads! Family Event. This event will start at 5:00 PM in the library’s Community Room. Pre-registration is required for this event. Attendance is limited to the first twenty-five families to register. Please stop by the library to register or call 989-453-2341. Enjoy FREE food, fun and festivities featuring the book “The Runaway Garden.”

MICHIGAN ELECTRONIC LIBRARY (MeL)
The Michigan eLibrary (http://mel.org) provides all Michigan residents with free access to online full-text articles, full-text books, digital images, and other valuable research information at any time via the Internet; and provides an easy-to-use interlibrary loan system to allow Michigan residents to borrow books and other library materials for free from participating Michigan libraries.

You can access the MeL databases, through our library website at www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com. Click on the MeL (Michigan eLibrary) link which is located in the middle of our homepage. From the next screen click on “MeL Databases” to view the list of 50+ databases which are listed in alphabetical order.

Each week the Pigeon District Library will introduce one of the databases in the Michigan eLibrary. The database chosen for this week is the “Business and Company Resource Center”. This database is recommended for the general user and professionals. The database is mostly full text. Business and Company Resource Center is a fully integrated resource bringing together company profiles, brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, chronologies, and periodicals. Search this database to find detailed company and industry news and information. Patrons are able to access this database from home if they have internet access and are a Michigan resident or have access to a Michigan library.

LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
The Pigeon District Library Board of Trustees will meet Thursday, October 28 at 4:30 PM in the library’s Community Room. The meeting is open to the public.

FREE FAMILY MOVIE
Thursday, October 21 at 4:30 PM.
“How to Train Your Dragon” Rated: PG Time: 98 minutes
“Hiccup is a Viking teenager who aspires to hunt dragons, but doesn't exactly fit in with his tribe's longstanding tradition of heroic dragon slayers. His world gets turned upside down when he encounters a dragon that challenges him and his fellow Vikings to see the world from an entirely different point of view.”

The movie will be shown on the 7 foot by 7 foot screen in the library’s Community Room. Popcorn is provided and movie goers may bring their own, non-alchoholic beverages.

PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY

SATURDAY LIBRARY HOURS
Saturday hours for the library have returned 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.

BANNED BOOKS WEEK: CELEBRATING THE FREEDOM TO READ
The week of September 25 through October 2 marks the 29th Anniversary of Banned Books Week. Banned Books Week (BBW) is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read and the importance of the First Amendment. Held during the last week of September, Banned Books Week highlights the benefits of free and open access to information while drawing attention to the harms of censorship by spotlighting actual or attempted banning of books across the United States.

LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Johnny Appleseed” will be the theme for Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at 10:30 AM for both sessions to attend. 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 September meeting will be “The Last Child” by John Hart. The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, September 28 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.

ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
During the fall the Pigeon District Library is offering a once-a-month late afternoon program for preschoolers and for children in grades K-2. The program for preschoolers and grades K-2 will include a story, craft, and other activities. These fall programs will take place during the months of September, October, and November. Please call at 453-2341 for further information.

Program Theme: “Bugs, Bats, and Bears—Oh My!” Time of program is 4:00 PM in the library’s Community Room. The schedule for the afternoon program is as follows:
Bats-October 5: Preschool Session; Bats-October 12: K-2 Session
Bears-November 2: Preschool Session; Bears-November 9: K-2 Session

LET THE READING ADVENTURE BEGIN!
“Reading together from the start is one of the most important things you can do to help your child succeed in school and life.” Michigan Reads! One-State, One Book is generously sponsored by Target through the Library of Michigan. The book selected this year is “The Runaway Garden” by Jeffrey L. Schatzer. For more information, visit www.michigan.gov/michiganreads. The Pigeon District Library is busy making plans for a very special Michigan Reads! Family Event in October. Check our library news next week for more details.

MICHIGAN ELECTRONIC LIBRARY (MeL)
The Michigan eLibrary (http://mel.org) provides all Michigan residents with free access to online full-text articles, full-text books, digital images, and other valuable research information at any time via the Internet; and provides an easy-to-use interlibrary loan system to allow Michigan residents to borrow books and other library materials for free from participating Michigan libraries.

You can access the MeL databases, through our library website at www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com. Click on the MeL (Michigan eLibrary) link which is located in the middle of our homepage. From the next screen click on “MeL Databases” to view the list of 50+ databases which are listed in alphabetical order.

Each week the Pigeon District Library will introduce one of the databases in the Michigan eLibrary. The database chosen for this week is “Books & Authors.”
This database is recommended for the general user and reading advice. It is also a database to help you decide what to read next. You can search by character, topic, setting, time period, genre, title, author, and series. The database Includes over 140,000 titles, 50,000 authors, and thousands of read-alike, award winner, and librarian's favorites lists. Titles include both fiction and non-fiction. Patrons are able to access this database from home if they have internet access and are a Michigan resident or have access to a Michigan library.

PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY

SEPTEMBER IS LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH
The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to have NBA Champion and Olympic Gold medalist Dwyane Wade as honorary chair for Library Card Sign-up Month. Dwyane says “The library card is the smartest card in my wallet. Sign up for yours today.” It is very easy to sign up for a library card. Residents and property owners in the townships of Caseville, Chandler, Fairhaven, McKinley, Oliver, and Winsor, 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.

FEE WAIVED STUDENT LIBRARY CARD
Card Fees will be waived for students outside the library service area but attend a school (through grade 12) that is located in any of the six townships we serve-Caseville, Chandler, Fairhaven, McKinley, Oliver, and Winsor.
1) For the card fee to be waived, student I.D. or other proof of pupil status will be needed at the time of registration.
2) A special Limited Use card will be issued to allow such a student to check out Accelerated Reader materials or teacher-specified materials from the Pigeon District Library.

Saturday Library Hours
Saturday hours for the library have returned 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.

LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Apple Orchard Tour” will be the theme for Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 10:30 AM for both sessions to attend. 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.

ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
During the fall the Pigeon District Library is offering a once-a-month late afternoon program for preschoolers and for children in grades K-2. The program for preschoolers and grades K-2 will include a story, craft, and other activities. These fall programs will take place during the months of September, October, and November. Please call at 453-2341 for further information.

Program Theme: “Bugs, Bats, and Bears—Oh My!” Time of program is 4:00 PM in the library’s Community Room. The schedule for the afternoon program is as follows:
Bats-October 5: Preschool Session; Bats-October 12: K-2 Session
Bears-November 2: Preschool Session; Bears-November 9: K-2 Session

BOOK CLUB
The book for discussion at the September meeting will be “The Last Child” by John Hart. The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, September 28 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.

MICHIGAN ELECTRONIC LIBRARY (MeL)
The Michigan eLibrary (http://mel.org) provides all Michigan residents with free access to online full-text articles, full-text books, digital images, and other valuable research information at any time via the Internet; and provides an easy-to-use interlibrary loan system to allow Michigan residents to borrow books and other library materials for free from participating Michigan libraries.

You can access the MeL databases, through our library website at www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com. Click on the MeL (Michigan eLibrary) link which is located in the middle of our homepage. From the next screen click on “MeL Databases” to view the list of 50+ databases which are listed in alphabetical order.

Each week the Pigeon District Library will introduce one of the databases in the Michigan eLibrary. The database chosen for this week is “Biography and Genealogy Master Index”. This database is recommended for: Genealogy and is index only. Biography and Genealogy Master Index (BGMI) indexes current, readily available reference sources, as well as the most important retrospective works that cover individuals, both living and deceased, from every field of activity and from all areas of the world. The database has Bibliographic citations only. There are no full-text articles. Patrons are able to access this database from home is they have internet access and are a Michigan resident or have access to a Michigan library.

CIRCULATION
Circulation for the month of August 2010 was 3,926 items including 2,178 Books, 27 toys, 4 Discovery Packs, 256 DVD Rentals, 372 Video Checkouts, 163 Audio, Books on CD and Playaways, 83 Magazines, 246 Internet Users, 2 Puzzles, 1 AV Equipment, 552 New Materials, and 42 NF Videos and DVDs. Income received included $130.00 from Copier, $274.00 from Fines, and $83.00 from Faxes. Interlibrary Loan included 378 items borrowed and 479 items loaned to other libraries. Five Story Hours were held with 107 in attendance. Twenty-six registrations for the month included: Caseville 3, Fairhaven 5, Oliver 6, and Winsor 12.

SEPTEMBER IS LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH
The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to have NBA Champion and Olympic Gold medalist Dwyane Wade as honorary chair for Library Card Sign-up Month. Dwyane says “The library card is the smartest card in my wallet. Sign up for yours today.” It is very easy to sign up for a library card. Residents and property owners in the townships of Caseville, Chandler, Fairhaven, McKinley, Oliver, and Winsor, 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.

FEE WAIVED STUDENT LIBRARY CARD
Card Fees will be waived for students outside the library service area but attend a school (through grade 12) that is located in any of the six townships we serve-Caseville, Chandler, Fairhaven, McKinley, Oliver, and Winsor.
1) For the card fee to be waived, student I.D. or other proof of pupil status will be needed at the time of registration.
2) A special Limited Use card will be issued to allow such a student to check out Accelerated Reader materials for teacher-specified materials from the Pigeon District Library.

SATURDAY LIBRARY HOURS
In September, 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.

LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Apples” will be the theme for Tuesday, September 14, 2010. 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.

ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
During the fall the Pigeon District Library is offering a once-a-month late afternoon program for preschoolers and for children in grades K-2. The program for preschoolers and grades K-2 will include a story, craft, and other activities. These fall programs will take place during the months of September, October, and November. Please call at 453-2341 for further information.

Program Theme: “Bugs, Bats, and Bears—Oh My!” Time of program is 4:00 PM in the library’s Community Room. The schedule for the afternoon program is as follows:
September 14: K-2 Session
October 5: Preschool Session; October 12: K-2 Session
November 2: Preschool Session; November 9: K-2 Session

HURON AREA WRITERS GROUP (HAWG)
The Huron Area Writers Group will hold their monthly meeting on September 16, 2010 in the Community Room of the library at 6:30 PM. All writers, no matter what skill level, are invited to the HAWG meeting.

BOOK CLUB
The book for discussion at the September meeting will be “The Last Child” by John Hart. The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, September 28 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.

MICHIGAN ELECTRONIC LIBRARY (MeL)
The Michigan eLibrary (http://mel.org/) provides all Michigan residents with free access to online full-text articles, full-text books, digital images, and other valuable research information at any time via the Internet; and provides an easy-to-use interlibrary loan system to allow Michigan residents to borrow books and other library materials for free from participating Michigan libraries.

You can access the MeL databases, through our library website at http://www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com/. Click on the MeL (Michigan eLibrary) link which is located in the middle of our homepage. From the next screen click on “MeL Databases” to view the list of 50+ databases which are listed in alphabetical order.

Each week the Pigeon District Library will introduce one of the databases in the Michigan eLibrary. The database chosen for this week is “ArticleFirst.”
“ArticleFirst” is recommended for Colleges and Universities. It is index only and contains articles and other items listed on the table of contents pages of journals. Patrons are able to access this database from home if they have internet access and are a Michigan resident or have access to a Michigan library.

BOOKPAGE
The August 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.

PRE-SCHOOL GRADUATION
The Pigeon District Library held a graduation ceremony during story hour on August 24 for the children who will be going to DK or Kindergarten this fall. Fifteen adults and twenty children were in attendance. The graduates were Isabella Herford, Heidi Keim, Alexis Stafford, Grace Trost, and Brianna Yoder. Each graduate received a diploma for completing story hour. Guest speakers were Officer Tom Morneau and Deputy Charlie Do Right from the Huron County’s Sheriff Department. Their topic was on safety and after their presentation Deputy Do Right received hugs from the children.

Saturday Library Hours
Starting September 4, 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.

LIBRARY CLOSED
The library will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 6th. The library will reopen at its regular time of 9 AM on Tuesday, September 7th.

LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
There will be no Lap-Sit or Pre-School Story Hour on September 7, 2010. Lap-Sit and Story Hour will resume on September 14, 2010 at their scheduled times. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel.

ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
During the fall the Pigeon District Library is offering a once-a-month late afternoon program for preschoolers and for children in grades K-2. The program for preschoolers and grades K-2 will include a story, craft, and other activities. These fall programs will take place during the months of September, October, and November. Please call at 453-2341 for further information.

Program Theme: “Bugs, Bats, and Bears—Oh My!” Time of program is 4:00 PM in the library’s Community Room. The schedule for the afternoon program is as follows: September 7: Preschool Session; September 14: K-2 Session
October 5: Preschool Session; October 12: K-2 Session
November 2: Preschool Session; November 9: K-2 Session

FREE FAMILY MOVIE
Thursday, September 9 at 4:30 PM
“Marmaduke” Rated: PG Time: 87 Minutes
“A suburban family moves to a new neighborhood with their large yet lovable Great Dane, who has a tendency to wreak havoc in his own oblivious way.” The movie will be shown on a 7 foot by 7 foot screen in the Community Room of the library.

MICHIGAN ELECTRONIC LIBRARY (MeL)
The Michigan eLibrary (http://mel.org/) provides all Michigan residents with free access to online full-text articles, full-text books, digital images, and other valuable research information at any time via the Internet; and provides an easy-to-use interlibrary loan system to allow Michigan residents to borrow books and other library materials for free from participating Michigan libraries.

You can access the MeL databases, through our library website at http://www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com/. Click on the MeL (Michigan eLibrary) link which is located in the middle of our homepage. From the next screen click on “MeL Databases” to view the list of 50+ databases which are listed in alphabetical order.

Each week the Pigeon District Library will introduce one of the databases in the Michigan eLibrary. The database chosen for this week is “ArchiveGrid”. This database is recommended for the general user. Thousands of libraries, museums, and archives have contributed nearly a million collection descriptions to “ArchiveGrid”. Researchers can learn about the many items in each of these collections, contact archives to arrange a visit to examine materials, and order copies. Patrons are able to access this database from home if they have internet access and are a Michigan resident or have access to a Michigan library.

NEW LIBRARY MATERIALS
Fiction:
The Capital Game Brian Haig
The Cobra Frederick Forsyth
Hangman Faye Kellerman
I’d Know You Anywhere Laura Lippman
The Last Lie Stephen White
The Postcard Killers James Patterson
Veil of Night Linda Howard

Large Print Fiction:
Anna’s Return Marta Perry
The Big 5-OH! Sandra Becker
Villa Mirabella Peter Pezzelli
Who Do I Lean On? Neta Jackson

Science Fiction:
The Bear R.A. Salvatore

Mystery:
Crossfire Dick Francis

MICHIGAN READS
The Michigan Education Association is proud to be partnering with three of Michigan’s top pro sports teams—the Detroit Pistons, Detroit Red Wings, and Detroit Tigers—to encourage kids to read this summer.

The “Michigan Reads” program lets students throughout the state earn incentives for reading 10 books by August 22, 2010. Students who read 10 books get to choose a great reward from their favorite team, including free or discounted tickets, stadium parties and other cool prizes.

All they have to do is read 10 books. Then, with their parents (or guardians), visit www.michiganreads.com to pick their favorite team and fill in the form. They’ll get a return email with instructions about how to get their free tickets and more. It’s easy.

JOB SKILLS FOR TOMORROW
ThumbWorks will be hosting workshops at the Pigeon District Library every Friday at 1:00 PM from August 6, 2010 to August 27, 2010. There will be hands on computer training to help you succeed in your job search. For more information contact Amy Weaver at 989-269-2311 ext. 14.

LAP-SIT AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Graduation” will be held on Tuesday, August 24, 2010, at 10:30 AM. Officer Tom and Charlie will present a program for story hour children and families. For more information, please call the library and ask for Jane Himmel.

LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
The Pigeon District Library Board of Trustees will meet Thursday, August 26 at 4:30 PM in the library’s Community Room. The meeting is open to the public.

HURON AREA WRITERS GROUP (HAWG)
The Huron Area Writers Group will hold their monthly meeting on August 26, 2010 in the Community Room of the library at 6:30 PM. All writers, no matter what skill level, are invited to the HAWG meeting.

BOOKPAGE
The August 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.

BOOK CLUB
The book for discussion at the September meeting will be “Olive Kitteridge” by Elizabeth Stout. The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, August 31 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.

MICHIGAN ELECTRONIC LIBRARY (MeL)
The Michigan eLibrary (http://mel.org) provides all Michigan residents with free access to online full-text articles, full-text books, digital images, and other valuable research information at any time via the Internet; and provides an easy-to-use interlibrary loan system to allow Michigan residents to borrow books and other library materials for free from participating Michigan libraries.

You can access the MeL databases, through our library website at www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com. Click on the MeL (Michigan eLibrary) link which is located in the middle of our homepage. From the next screen click on “MeL Databases” to view the list of 50+ databases which are listed in alphabetical order.

Each week the Pigeon District Library will introduce one of the databases in the Michigan eLibrary. The database chosen for this week is “Academic OneFile”. This database is recommended for Colleges and Universities. It is the premiere source for peer-reviewed, full-text articles from the world’s leading journals and reference sources. With extensive coverage of the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature and other subjects, “Academic OneFile” is both authoritative and comprehensive. With millions of articles available in both PDF and HTML full-text with no restrictions, researchers are able to find accurate information quickly. This database includes full-text coverage of the New York Times back to 1995. Patrons are able to access this database if they are a Michigan resident or have access to a Michigan library.

CIRCULATION
Circulation for the month of July 2010 was 4,241 items including 2,564 Books, 6 Toys, 1 Discovery Pack, 285 DVD Rentals, 111 Audio and CDs, 71 Magazines, 302 Internet Users, 1 Puzzle, 46 NF Videos and NF DVDs, 1 Reference 7 Day Check-Out, and 577 577 New Materials. Income received included $170.00 from Copier, $150.00 from Fines, and $93.00 from Faxes. Interlibrary Loan included 348 items borrowed, and 466 items loaned to other libraries. Four Story Hours were held with 49 in attendance. Twenty-nine registrations for the month included: Caseville 9, Chandler 1, Fairhaven 2, Oliver 9, and Winsor 8.

QUILT SHOW
The Pigeon District Library Quilt Show had a total of 249 registered visitors who came to view the 45 quilts and quilted items on display. Visitors came from many parts of Michigan, and from the states of Arizona, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

THANK YOU
Thank you “Quilt Show Greeters and Friends of the Library Volunteers” for helping make this year’s Quilt Show and Used Book Sale a success. Quilt Show Greeters were
Gwynne Barry, Mary Dast, Muriel Dutcher, Peggy Hartman, Sue Herford, Sue Kohl, Carole Mead, Diane Misczak, and Virginia Thiel. The Friends of the Pigeon District Library and Book Sale Volunteers were Gwynne Barry, Jordan Bonke, Mary Dast, Aaron Eichler, Rachel Eichler, Thomas Eichler, Connie Gaeth, Colleen Forman, Nancy Heck, Sue Herford, Duane Keller, Doug Kent, Kathy Kent, Barb Main, Marilyn Maust, Diane Misczak, Tracy Potter, Janet Reiher, Carol Suttkus and daughter Tammy. Thank you for making this year’s Quilt Show and Used Book Sale a success.

The Pigeon District Library would like to thank the following people who registered quilted items for the quilt display: Carol Bain, Caseville Library Club, Gail Brown, Gloria Busch, Donna Deming, Dorothy Henne, Virginia Kohr, Isabel Leipprandt, Emily Lotter, Erma Maust, Michigan Avenue Mennonite Church, Alrun Milligan, Lorna Perkett, Pigeon River Mennonite Church, Marilee Rinke, Avril Roundtree, Nonie Shetler, Alice Sosnowski, Lola Stein, Zita Sturm, June and Phil Tinsey.

ANNUAL USED BOOK SALE
The Friends of the Pigeon District Library are very grateful for the patrons who supported
the library through donations of used books which were placed in the Annual Book Sale during the Farmers’ Festival. The proceeds from the book sale will benefit the library through the friends group.

USED BOOK SALE
There will be no Used Book Sale on Saturday, August 7, 2010. The Friends of the Pigeon District Library will be having a Used Book Sale in September. Also, don’t forget the On-Going Used Book Sale. Selected hardcover and paperback books are always on the bookshelves near the circulation counter.

STORY HOUR
“The Sun” will be the theme for Tuesday, August 3, 2010. 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.

NEW LIBRARY MATERIALS
Fiction:
As Husbands Go by Susan Isaacs
Corduroy Mansions by Alexander McCall Smith
Ice Cold by Tess Gerritsen
Live to Tell by Lisa Gardner
Overton Window by Glen Beck
Search by Nora Roberts
Whisper by Carla Neggers
5 Days Apart by Chris Binchy

NonFiction:
Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine by Michael Lewis
Denial: A Memoir of Terror by Jessica Stern
Freedom Summer by Bruce Watson
The Inside Story of the Facebook Effect by David Kirkpatrick
Scoundrels in Law by Cait Murphy
Woodwork: A Step by Step Photographic Guide by DK
400 Knitting Stitches: A Complete Dictionary by Potter Craft

CIRCULATION
Circulation for the month of June 2010 was 5,449 items including:
3,729 Books,
14 Cameras and Toys,
2 Discovery Packs,
264 DVD Rentals,
125 Audio and CDs,
78 Magazines,
309 Internet Users,
9 Puzzles, 43 NF Videos and NF DVDs,
225 Video Rentals, and
651 New Materials.

Interlibrary loan included
302 items borrowed and
439 items loaned to other libraries.

Three Story Hours were held with 47 in attendance.
Forty-seven registrations for the month included:
Caseville 12,
Chandler 3,
Fairhaven 4,
McKinley 5,
Oliver 7,
Winsor 14 and
2 from other townships.

2010 SUMMER READING PROGRAM
The final week of the Summer Reading Program is July 5-10, 2010. All log books must be returned by July 10, or readers will forfeit the money they earned but did not receive from reading for the Summer Reading Program. SRP money must also be used on or before July 10, 2010. There will be no exceptions.

There will be movies, family programs and afternoon activities during the month of July for Summer Reading Program Participants. There will be no charge for the activities, but the library staff asks that the children sign-up for the activities ahead of time. Upcoming events for the reading program include: July 5- 4:00 PM: Activity: Aquarium (Grades DK-2nd), July 6-5:30 PM: Family Program: “Water Games”, July 8-4:00 PM: Activity: Crouton Sandcastle (Grades 3rd-8th), July 10- 10:00 AM: Movie: “Happy Feet”, July 15-SRP PARTY: 7:00 PM.
There are 119 children registered for the Summer Reading Program: Kindergarten-12, Grade 1-12, Grade 2-20, Grade 3-20, Grade 4-16, Grade 5-12, Grade 6-13, Grade 7-8, Grade 8-6.

STORY HOUR
“Clouds” will be the theme for Tuesday, July 6, 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.

ANNUAL USED BOOK SALE
The Friends of the Pigeon District Library will be holding the Annual Used Book Sale in the Reference Room of the library during Farmers’ Festival. If anyone is interested in volunteering to assist in the set-up of the used book sale, please contact the library for more information. The library staff is requesting that no books be brought to the library for the book sale until July 12, due to limited storage space.

PARK AND READ PROGRAM
Enjoy a Great Book in the Great Outdoors!

Back for a second summer, the DNRE, Department of Natural Resources and Environment, and the Library of Michigan are again offering Park & Read at more than 400 libraries across Michigan like the Pigeon District Library.

Park & Read allows Pigeon District Library card-holders the ability to “check-out” a one-day pass into any Michigan state park or recreation area in lieu of the resident daily motor vehicle permit. This $6 savings also provides free access to more than 500 events taking place in state parks throughout the summer.

For those interested in bringing along a library book for serious beach reading, 71 of the state parks have hammocks available for Park & Read users to borrow while on-site for the day so they can fully enjoy a great book in Michigan’s great outdoors. For more information about Park & Read, please inquire at the library’s circulation desk.

QUILT SHOW
We will again be having our Annual Quilt Show during the Pigeon Farmers’ Festival. If you are interested in displaying a quilt that you or someone else has made, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask to speak to Jeanette Bach.
Quilt Show Guidelines
1. Only quilts, comforters, and wall hangings will be accepted for display
purposes.
2. Pre-registration is required. Please stop in at the library and pick up a
registration form and return it to the library by July 15th.
3. Quilted items which have been previously displayed at the Pigeon District
Library may be displayed again after 10 years.
4. If an individual wishes to sell a quilted item, he/she must send a picture of
the item along with the registration form.
5. Quilted items for sale will be identified as such and potential buyers will be
directed to a bulletin board where the picture of the quilted item will be
displayed along with the quilter’s contact information. No money will be
collected by the Pigeon District Library staff members and volunteers.

AMNESTY WEEK
Amnesty Week will be held at the Pigeon District Library during Farmers’ Festival Week, July 19th – 24th. Here is your chance to clear your account of fines and overdue books. Overdue books must be returned and you must ask staff at the counter to remove fines from your library account. If something has been lost, you must pay the replacement cost for any lost item.

STORY HOUR
“Father’s Day” will be the theme for Tuesday, June 15, 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.

HURON AREA WRITERS GROUP (HAWG)
The Huron Area Writers Group will hold its monthly meeting on June 17, 2010 in the Community Room of the library at 6:30 PM. All writers, no matter what skill level, are invited to the HAWG meeting.

SUMMER SATURDAY HOURS
During June, July, and August, the library’s Saturday hours are 9 AM – 1PM. Weekday hours remain unchanged.

2010 SUMMER READING PROGRAM
“Make a Splash---READ!” is the theme for the 2010 Summer Reading Program at the Pigeon District Library. Registration has begun and will continue through June 19. Recording of the books will be done June 7 through July 10.

Enjoy five weeks of summer fun by earning “Clam” dollars for the books you read and for participating in the activities throughout the program. When you register for the Summer Reading Program, you will receive a book bag, bookmark, pencil, SRP guidelines, and a calendar of scheduled events.

This program is open to children age 5 by August 31st through grade 8, who live in the library’s service area or attend a school in the library’s service area. There will be movies, family programs and afternoon activities during the months of June and July for Summer Reading Program Participants.

There will be no charge for the activities, but the library staff asks that the children sign-up for the activities ahead of time.

Upcoming events for the reading program include:
June 14- 4:00 PM: Activity: Fingerprint Fish (Grades DK-2),
June 15- 5:30 PM: Family Program: Water Experiments,
June 17- 4:00 PM: Activity: Create a Sea Serpent (Grades 3rd-8th),
June 19- 10:00 AM: Free Family Movie: “Finding Nemo”,
June 21- 4:00 PM: Activity: Pirate’s Pet Parrot (Grades DK-2),
June 22- 5:30 PM: Family Program: Scavenger Hunt-Take Home and Return on Monday,
June 28th. June 24- Activity: 4:00 PM: Activity: Dish Soap Boat (Grades 3rd-8th),
June 26th- 10:00 AM: Free Family Movie: Shark Tale”,
June 28- 4:00 PM: Activity: No Spill Bubble Blower (Grades DK-2),
June 29- 5:30 PM: Family Program: “A More Perfect Union”.

As of June 7, 62 children have registered for the Summer Reading Program: Kindergarten-6, Grade 1-6, Grade 2-10, Grade 3-10, Grade 4-10, Grade 5-6, Grade 6-8, Grade 7-3, Grade 8-3.

LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES ANNUAL BOARD MEETING
The Pigeon District Library Board of Trustees will hold its annual board meeting on Thursday, June 24, 2010 beginning at 4:30 PM in the library’s Community Room. The meeting is open to the public.

BOOK CLUB
The book for discussion at the June meeting will be “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” by Stieg Larsson. The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, June 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.

FOPDL SPRING FUNDRAISER
The Friends of the Pigeon District Library has a spring fundraiser called “Flower Power”. Information is available online at our website www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com and through brochures to inform patrons about the fundraiser. The brochures have been placed on the FOPDL Book Sale carousel near the Circulation Desk. For every item ordered, the friends group gets 50% of the cost of the item(s). The person who places the order pays $5.00 to cover shipping and everything is sent directly to the customer. This fundraiser will end on March 31st.

LIBRARY HOURS
Beginning April 1st, the library will be open every Tuesday and Thursday until 7:00 PM. Hours on the other days remain the same-Monday and Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

MUSICAL JAMBOREE
Each Year our library hosts a Musical Jamboree which features local, talented individuals. We are looking for people willing to do one vocal or instrumental selection for this year’s Musical Jamboree which is scheduled for Tuesday, April 13th, beginning at 7:00 PM in our Community Room.If you are interested or know someone who is interested in sharing his/her talent with the community, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Stephanie or Kim.

ADULT WINTER READING PROGRAM
The Pigeon District Library’s Adult Winter Reading Program ends March 15. Adult patrons who participated this year had a lot of fun. 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, Amy’s-Pigeon, 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, Country Bay Village- Pigeon, Haist Flowers and Gifts-Pigeon, HarJo’s Ben Franklin- Pigeon, Independent Bank-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, Pigeon Telephone Co., Riverside Roadhouse – Caseville, Scheurer Family Pharmacy, Scheurer Family Vision-Pigeon, Sue Bouck, State Farm Insurance-Penny St. Cyr-Pigeon, Thumb Cellular- Pigeon, Thumb Hardware and Appliance, Inc.-Elkton, and Thumb National Bank-Pigeon.

CONGRATULATIONS! Congratulations to Kathi Weidman, our eighth winner in the weekly drawing for the Adult Winter Reading Program. Kathi received a free book along with a gift certificate for $25 to Lindas’ Basket Case donated by Bailey Insurance Agency-Pigeon.

READING PROGRAM PARTY
Adults who participated in our Winter Reading Program are invited to an end-of-program party which will be held in the library’s Community Room on Thursday, March 18, beginning at 5:00 PM. Come for the food, fellowship, fun, and prizes.

FOPDL SPRING FUNDRAISER
The Friends of the Pigeon District Library has a spring fundraiser called “Flower Power”. Information is available online at our website www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com and through brochures to inform patrons about the fundraiser. The brochures have been placed on the FOPDL Book Sale carousel near the Circulation Desk. For every item ordered, the friends group gets 50% of the cost of the item(s). The person who places the order pays $5.00 to cover shipping and everything is sent directly to the customer. This fundraiser will end on March 31st.

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.

COMPUTER WORKSHOP
Led by Kim Gaeth, the following workshops will be provided free of charge to area residents:
Saturday, March 20, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: “Introduction to Word Processing”
Saturday, March 27, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: “Introduction to the Internet”

Since class size is limited for these workshops, pre-registration is required and the sign up sheets are on the table near the Circulation Desk. The workshops will be held in the library’s computer lab.

ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
During the spring the Pigeon District Library is 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 includes a story, craft, and other activities. The program for children in grades K-2 includes a story, craft, and snack, and the program for children in grades 3-5 includes a snack and activities centered on the paperback book “The Lightning Thief.” Those who sign up for this activity will receive a free copy of the book being discussed. These spring programs will take place during the months of
March through May. Please call the library at 453-2341 for further information.

STORY HOUR
“Craft Day” will be the theme for Tuesday, March 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.

LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
The Pigeon District Library Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, March 25, 2010 at 4:30 PM in the library’s Community Room. The meeting is open to the public.

LIBRARY HOURS
Beginning April 1st, the library will be open every Tuesday and Thursday until 7:00 PM. Hours on the other days remain the same-Monday and Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

MUSICAL JAMBOREE
Each Year our library hosts a Musical Jamboree which features local, talented individuals. We are looking for people willing to do one vocal or instrumental selection for this year’s Musical Jamboree which is scheduled for Tuesday, April 13th, beginning at 7:00 PM in our Community Room.

If you are interested or know someone who is interested in sharing his/her talent with the community, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Stephanie or Kim.

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, Independent Bank-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 Pharmacy, Scheurer Family Vision-Pigeon, Sue Bouck, State Farm Insurance-Penny St. Cyr-Pigeon, Thumb Cellular- Pigeon, Thumb Hardware and Appliance, Inc.-Elkton, and Thumb National Bank-Pigeon.

CONGRATULATIONS! Congratulations to Maureen Corrion, our sixth winner in the weekly drawing for the Adult Winter Reading Program. Maureen received a free book along with a Car Care Kit donated by McCormick Motors of Pigeon. .

FOPDL SPRING FUNDRAISER
The Friends of the Pigeon District Library has a spring fundraiser called “Flower Power”. Information will be available online and through brochures to inform patrons about the fundraiser. The brochures have been placed on the FOPDL Book Sale carousel near the Circulation Desk. For every item ordered, the friends group gets 50% of the cost of the item(s). The person who places the order pays $5.00 to cover shipping and everything is sent directly to the customer. This fundraiser will end on March 31st.

USED BOOK SALE
The Friends of the Pigeon District Library will be having its March Used Book Sale on Saturday, March 6 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 Book Sale. Selected hardcover and paperback books are always available on the bookshelves near the circulation counter.

STORY HOUR
“Pigs” will be the theme for Tuesday, March 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.

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.

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 on the paperback book “The Lightning Thief.” Those who sign up for this activity will receive a free copy of the book being discussed. These spring programs 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.

FAMILY MOVIE
Thursday, March 11 at 4:30 PM
“Where the Wild Things Are”
Rated: PG
Time: 101 Minutes
“Maurice Sendak's classic story about Max, a rambunctious and sensitive boy who escapes to where the Wild Things are. Max lands on an island where he meets mysterious and strange creatures whose emotions are as wild and unpredictable as their actions.”

COMPUTER WORKSHOP
Led by Kim Gaeth, the following workshops will be provided free of charge to area residents:
Saturday, March 13, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: “Introduction to Computers”
Saturday, March 20, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: “Introduction to Word Processing”
Saturday, March 27, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: “Introduction to the Internet”

Since class size is limited for these workshops, pre-registration is required and the sign up sheets are on the table near the Circulation Desk. The workshops will be held in the library’s computer lab.

COFFEE TIME AT THE LIBRARY
Hot coffee, cocoa, and tea are available on Thursdays in the Reference Room of the library. Come and relax with a cup of coffee, cocoa, or tea while reading the newspaper or visiting with fellow readers.

ADULT WINTER READING PROGRAM
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, Thumb Hardware and Appliance, Inc.-Elkton, and Thumb National Bank-Pigeon.

CONGRATULATIONS! Congratulations to Bob Tate, our fifth winner in the weekly drawing for the Adult Winter Reading Program. Bob received a free book along with a $10.00 Gift Certificate donated by Riverside Roadhouse from Caseville. .

STORY HOUR
“Smile” will be the theme for Tuesday, March 2, 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.

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.

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 on the paperback book “The Lightning Thief.” Those who sign up for this activity will receive a free copy of the book being discussed. These Spring programs 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.

USED BOOK SALE
The Friends of the Pigeon District Library will be having its March Used Book Sale on Saturday, March 6 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 Book Sale. Selected hardcover and paperback books are always available on the bookshelves near the circulation counter.

FAMILY MOVIE
Thursday, March 11 at 4:30 PM
“Where the Wild Things Are”
Rated: PG
Time: 101 Minutes
“Maurice Sendak's classic story about Max, a rambunctious and sensitive boy who escapes to where the Wild Things are. Max lands on an island where he meets mysterious and strange creatures whose emotions are as wild and unpredictable as their actions.”

COMPUTER WORKSHOP
Led by Kim Gaeth, the following workshops will be provided free of charge to area residents:
Saturday, March 13, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: “Introduction to Computers”
Saturday, March 20, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: “Introduction to Word Processing”
Saturday, March 27, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: “Introduction to the Internet”

Since class size is limited for these workshops, pre-registration is required and the sign up sheets are on the table near the Circulation Desk. The workshops will be held in the library’s computer lab.

NEW MATERIALS

Adult Fiction:
A Dark Matter by Peter Straub
Horns by Joe Hill
Last Snow by Eric Van Lustbader
The Last Surgeon by Michael Palmer
Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah

JA PB:
Dear Dumb Diary Series: by Jamie Kelly

It’s Not My Fault I Know Everything
Never Underestimate Your Dumbness
The Problem with Here Is That It’s Where I’m From
That’s What Friends Aren’t For

COFFEE TIME AT THE LIBRARY
Hot coffee, cocoa, and tea are available on Thursdays in the Reference Room of the library. Come and relax with a cup of coffee, cocoa, or tea while reading the newspaper or visiting with fellow readers.

ADULT WINTER READING PROGRAM
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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.