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.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Monday, July 5, 2010
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.
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.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
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.
“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.
Monday, March 29, 2010
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.
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.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
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.
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.
Thursday, March 4, 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, 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.
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.
Tuesday, February 23, 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, 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.
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.
Thursday, February 18, 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, 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
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 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
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