PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday-9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday-9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday-9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday-9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday-9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
2013 SUMMER READING PROGRAM
“Dig Into Reading” is the theme for the 2012 Summer Reading Program at the Pigeon District Library. Registration will begin on Monday, May 20th. Enjoy five weeks of summer fun by earning “Dream Dollars” for the books you read and for participating in the activities throughout the program. This program will be 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.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Circus” will be the theme for Tuesday, May 21, 2013. A half-hour Lap-Sit Story Time is held for toddlers at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held at 10:30 AM. In both sessions, children listen to stories and participate in finger plays, songs, and crafts. There is no cost for this service and new families are always welcome. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel.
RONALD McDONALD– MAY 21 at 5 PM
Ronald McDonald will help kick-off our summer reading program on Tuesday, May 21st at 5:00 PM in the library’s Community Room. Families are invited to attend the event where Ronald will entertain everyone with his jokes and magic tricks. That same evening, children who will be 5 years of age by August 31st and those entering grade K-8 in the fall will be able to sign up for the library’s summer reading program which always is a lot of fun!
LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
The Pigeon District Library Board of Trustees will meet Thursday, May 23 at 4:30 PM in the library’s Community Room. The meeting is open to the public.
MEMORIAL DAY CLOSING
The library will be closed Monday, May 27, so staff may observe the holiday with family and friends. The library will re-open on Tuesday, May 28th at its regular time.
BOOKPAGE
The May 2013 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, childrens’, spoken word audio and how-to books. The tone is upbeat and literate, focusing on bestsellers as well as new discoveries.”
CIRCULATION
Circulation for April 2013 was 2,559 items including 1,482 Books, 3 Toys, 11 Discovery Packs, 254 DVD Rentals, 138 Video Checkouts, 105 Audio, Books on CD and Playaways, Internet Users 185, 77 Magazines, 10 Puzzles, 1 Reference-7 Day Checkout, 421 New Materials, and 48 NF Videos and DVDs. Inter-loan statistics included 263 items borrowed and 345 items loaned to other libraries through Valley Library Consortium and 93 items borrowed and 41 items loaned to other libraries through MelCat, and 8 items were loaned to other libraries through the Peabody system. Statistics included 31 Overdrive Audio Books and 83 E-Books. Income received included $122.90 from Copier, $192.95 from Fines, and $35.00 from Faxes. Twenty-one registrations for the month included: Caseville 2, City of Caseville 2, Fairhaven 4, McKinley 3, Oliver 5, and Winsor 5.
PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY SERVICES AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC
The library provides many services for its patrons and general public:
Computer Use - Patrons and visitors wishing to access the Internet must have a signed internet policy on file. There is no usage fee and wireless Internet service is also available.
Book Club-The book club meets in the library’s Community Room on the last Tuesday of every month at 6:30 PM.
Black and white copies can be made in the following sizes:
8.5 inches by 11 inches - 10 cents per side
8.5 inches by 14 inches - 10 cents per side
11 inches by 17 inches - 25 cents per side
Color copies can be made in the following sizes:
8.5 inches by 11 inches - 50 cents per side
8.5 inches by 14 inches - 75 cents per side
11 inches by 17 inches - $1.00 per side
Fax Services - Faxes may be sent from and received at the library. The following prices apply: Cover sheet - no charge when it contains nothing other than contact information. Each page sent with or without cover page - $1.00. When sending a fax, be sure to take the Fax Transmission Receipt with you when you are finished.
Lamination Services-
8.5 inches by 11 inches - $1.00
8.5 inches by 14 inches - $1.40
11 inches by 17 inches - $1.75
Monday, May 13, 2013
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday-9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday-9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday-9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday-9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday-9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
“Nursery Rhymes” will be the theme for Tuesday, April 30, 2013. A half-hour Lap-Sit Story Time is held for toddlers at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held at 10:30 AM. In both sessions, children listen to stories and participate in finger plays, songs, and crafts. There is no cost for this service and new families are always welcome. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel.
BOOK CLUB
The book for
discussion at the April meeting will be “Lucid Intervals” by Stuart Woods. The
next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, April
30 at 6:30 PM. If you or someone you know would like to join us for a
discussion on this book, please call the library and ask for Jane Himmel.
SPRING USED BOOK SALE: MAY 2-4
The Friends of the Pigeon
District Library (FOPDL) will be having a Spring Used Book Sale on Thursday,
May 2nd and Friday, May 3rd from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and
Saturday, May 4th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Gently used books, audio
books, video tapes, CDs, DVDs, and puzzles will be available for purchase at
the used book sale.NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK DRAWING WINNERS
Congratulations to Sara Jackson and Caleb Elenbaum for being our winners for National Library Week Drawing. Sara won the drawing for the adults and received a library bag, 2 free DVD rentals, popcorn, 2 liter bottle of soda, snacks, and a choice of a free book from the Self-Serve Book Sale area. Caleb won the drawing for the minors and received a book bag, 2 free DVD rentals, popcorn, and 2 juice pouches.
CIRCULATION
Circulation for March 2013
was 2,482 items including 1,448 Books, 207 DVD Rentals, 152 Video Checkouts,
117 Audio, Books on CD and Playaways, 57 Magazines, 4 Puzzles, 404 New
Materials, and 47 NF Videos and DVDs. Inter-loan statistics included 238 items
borrowed and 351 items loaned to other libraries through Valley Library
Consortium and 76 items borrowed and 34 items loaned to other libraries through
MelCat and 4 items were loaned out through the Peabody System. Statistics for
OverDrive included 32 Overdrive Audio Books and 152 E-books. Income received
included $118.65 from Copier, $214.55 from Fines, and $47.00 from Faxes.
Sixteen registrations for the month included: Caseville 2, Fairhaven 2,
McKinley 1, Oliver 3, and Winsor 8.
THANK YOU FRIENDS OF THE PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY AND
LIBRI FOUNDATION
Thanks to the funds which
were raised by the Friends of the Pigeon District Library and matched 2:1 by
the Libri Foundation, the Pigeon District Library received more than $1,050 in
new, hardcover books to add to our Beginner, Older Children, Junior Adult, and
Young Adult Collections.
The Libri Foundation is a
nationwide non-profit organization which donates new, quality, hardcover
children’s books to small, rural public libraries in the United States through
its BOOKS FOR CHILDREN program. The books received from the Libri Foundation
are processed and ready to be checked-out. The books are located on a table in
the Children’s Room underneath the window of the Library Director’s office.
Come in and check these books out. There are many to choose from.
CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY – HISTORICAL DISPLAY
The Pigeon District Library has been serving area residents for the last one hundred years and area residents are invited to stop by to see the library’s historical display on the wall of the hallway which leads from the library to the Community Room. Everyone who stops by will receive a Centennial Bookmark that commemorates the library’s 100th anniversary.
GREATER HURON COUNTY UNITED WAY GRANT
Thanks to a $500.00 grant received from the Greater Huron County United Way, the library will be purchasing Tag Learn to Read materials from Leap Frog. The special books and reading system pens will enable beginning readers to learn the names and sounds of letters of each word on a page and to hear each word read aloud to them.
The Pigeon District Library has been serving area residents for the last one hundred years and area residents are invited to stop by to see the library’s historical display on the wall of the hallway which leads from the library to the Community Room. Everyone who stops by will receive a Centennial Bookmark that commemorates the library’s 100th anniversary.
GREATER HURON COUNTY UNITED WAY GRANT
Thanks to a $500.00 grant received from the Greater Huron County United Way, the library will be purchasing Tag Learn to Read materials from Leap Frog. The special books and reading system pens will enable beginning readers to learn the names and sounds of letters of each word on a page and to hear each word read aloud to them.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday-9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday-9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday-9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday-9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday-9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY
The Pigeon District Library has been serving area residents for the last one hundred years and kicked off its centennial anniversary activities during National Library Week. Everyone is invited to stop by to see the library’s historical display on the wall of the hallway which leads from the library to the Community Room. Everyone who stops by will receive a Centennial Bookmark that commemorates the library’s 100th anniversary.
The Pigeon District Library has been serving area residents for the last one hundred years and kicked off its centennial anniversary activities during National Library Week. Everyone is invited to stop by to see the library’s historical display on the wall of the hallway which leads from the library to the Community Room. Everyone who stops by will receive a Centennial Bookmark that commemorates the library’s 100th anniversary.
VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION
National Volunteer Week is April 21-27 and the Pigeon District Library will be serving refreshments on Thursday, April 25 in honor of OUR many library volunteers. Please join us on this special day to recognize and thank the many volunteers that help out at the Pigeon District Library
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Trees” will be the theme for Tuesday, April 23, 2013. A half-hour Lap-Sit Story Time is held for toddlers at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held at 10:30 AM. In both sessions, children listen to stories and participate in finger plays, songs, and crafts. There is no cost for this service and new families are always welcome. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel.
FREE FAMILY MOVIE
Tuesday, April 23rd at 4:30 PM
“Wreck-It Ralph”
Rated: PG Time: 108 Minutes
“Wreck-It
Ralph” is
a very funny film about an arcade game "bad guy" (John C. Reilly)
who's tired of being overshadowed by "good guy" Fix-It Felix Jr.
(Jack McBrayer) and goes game jumping while the arcade is closed in an attempt
to reinvent himself. Felix heads out to drag the oversize Ralph back to their
own game, and the pair travels through a time warp of arcade games from the
past 30 years that's absolutely hilarious and will cause you to never look at
an electrical outlet or surge protector in the same way again.”
BOOK CLUB
The book for
discussion at the April meeting will be “Lucid Intervals” by Stuart Woods. The
next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, April
30 at 6:30 PM. If you or someone you know would like to join us for a
discussion on this book, please call the library and ask for Jane Himmel.
HURON AREA WRITERS GROUP (HAWG)
The Huron Area Writers Group
will be having their monthly meeting April
25th at 6:30 PM. All writers, no matter what skill level, are
invited to the HAWG meeting.
SPRING USED BOOK SALE: MAY 2-4
The Friends of the Pigeon
District Library (FOPDL) will be having a Spring Used Book Sale on Thursday,
May 2nd and Friday, May 3rd from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and
Saturday, May 4th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Gently used books, audio
books, video tapes, CDs, DVDs, and puzzles will be available for purchase at
the used book sale.
NEW MATERIALS
Alex Cross, Run-James Patterson
Breaking Point-C.J. Box
Gotcha!-Fern Michaels
The Guardian-Beverly Lewis
Guilt-Jonathan Kellerman
Forbidden Sister-V.C. Andrews
Something Wicked-Lisa Jackson
The Striker-Clive Cussler
Touch and Go-Lisa Gardner
Until the End of Time-Danielle Steel
Large Print Fiction-
The Air We Breathe-Christa Parrish
An Angel by Her Side-Ruth Reid
Any Sunday-Debbie Macomber
Bared to You-Sylvia Day
Betrayal-Robin Lee Hatcher
Calculated in Death-J.D. Robb
The Cattle Baron’s Daughter-S. Dionne Moore
Come to the Table-Neta Jackson
Desperate Housedogs-Sparkle Abbey
Double Deception-Chrissie Loveday
Every Perfect Gift-Dorothy Love
Firefly Island-Lisa Wingate
The General’s Daughter-Jo Graham
The Heart’s Journey-Barbara Cameron
Henry Tilney’s Diary-Amanda Grange
Love by Degree-Debbie Macomber
Mark of the Witch-Maggie Shayne
Picture Perfect-Janice Thompson
Rosemary Opens Her Heart-Naomi King
Run the Risk-Lori Foster
Sea Glass Winter-JoAnn Ross
The Striker-Clive Cussler
Suspect-Robert Crais
Unforgettable-Deborah Grace Staley
Week in Winter-Maeve Binchy
Young Adult Fiction-
Gallagher Girls Series-Ally Carter
-Don’t Judge a Girl by Her Cover
-Out of Sight, Out of Time
-I’d Tell You I Love You, But Then I’d have to Kill You
-Only the Good Spy Young
-Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy
Tunnels Series-Roderick Gordon
-Tunnels
-Deeper
-Freefall
-Closer
-Spiral
Thursday, April 11, 2013
PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday-9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday-9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday-9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday-9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday-9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Gardens” will be the theme for Tuesday, April 16, 2013. A half-hour Lap- Sit Story Time is held for toddlers at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held at 10:30 AM. In both sessions, children listen to stories and participate in finger plays, songs, and crafts. There is no cost for this service and new families are always welcome. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel.
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK: APRIL 14-20
“Communities matter @ your library”
This week, the Pigeon District Library joins libraries in schools, campuses and communities nationwide in celebrating National Library Week, a time to highlight the value of libraries, librarians and library workers. First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April.
CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY
The Pigeon District Library has been serving area residents for the last one hundred years and is kicking off its centennial anniversary activities during National Library Week. Everyone is invited to stop by to see the ibrary’s historical display on the wall of the hallway which leads from the library to the Community Room. Everyone who stops by will receive a Centennial Bookmark that commemorates the library’s 100th anniversary.
Patrons can participate in some special drawings during the week and everyone is invited to the Tuesday evening and Thursday evening events which are free to the public. (Please see the information about author Ken Rogers and Musical Jamboree for details on those events.)
AUTHOR KEN ROGERS TO SPEAK ON POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER - APRIL 16 On Tuesday, April 16th, at 7:00 PM, the Pigeon District Library will host Ken Rogers, a life-long Michigan resident and author of the book "Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Police Officer's Report". Ken says, "I have written a book about my personal experiences serving as a Police Officer and any involvement in the shooting of a barricaded gunman. The emotional issues which followed including suffering Post Traumatic Stress Disorder changed my life forever. My desire is that other First Responders understand that they are not alone in their feelings of isolation and depression. With help and knowledge they can survive a critical incident and the possibility of developing PTSD."
The free program is open to everyone who has an interest in post traumatic stress disorder and in learning how Ken dealt with his PTSD.
MUSICAL JAMBOREE– APRIL 18
Each year the library hosts a Musical Jamboree during National Library Week. This year the jamboree will be held on Thursday evening, April 18th beginning at 7:00 PM in the library’s Community Room. This FREE event is open to the public and features many talented individuals from the area who will be performing a variety of vocal and instrumental selections.
VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION
National Volunteer Week is April 21 – 27 and the Pigeon District Library will be serving refreshments on Thursday, April 25 in honor of OUR many library volunteers. Please join us on this special day to recognize and thank the many volunteers that help out at the Pigeon District Library.
FREE FAMILY MOVIE
Tuesday, April 23rd at 4:30 PM
“Wreck-It Ralph” Rated: PG Time: 108 Minutes
“Wreck-It Ralph” is a very funny film about an arcade game "bad guy" (John C. Reilly) who's tired of being overshadowed by "good guy" Fix-It Felix Jr. (Jack McBrayer) and goes game jumping while the arcade is closed in an attempt to reinvent himself. Felix heads out to drag the oversize Ralph back to their own game, and the pair travels through a time warp of arcade games from the past 30 years that's absolutely hilarious and will cause you to never look at an electrical outlet or surge protector in the same way again.”
HURON AREA WRITERS GROUP (HAWG) - APRIL 25
The Huron Area Writers Group will be having their monthly meeting April 25th at 6:30 PM. All writers, no matter what skill level, are invited to the HAWG meeting.
BOOK CLUB - APRIL 30
The book for discussion at the April meeting will be “Lucid Intervals” by Stuart Woods. The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, April 30 at 6:30 PM. If you or someone you know would like to join us for a discussion on this book, please call the library and ask for Jane Himmel.
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday-9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday-9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday-9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday-9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday-9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Gardens” will be the theme for Tuesday, April 16, 2013. A half-hour Lap- Sit Story Time is held for toddlers at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held at 10:30 AM. In both sessions, children listen to stories and participate in finger plays, songs, and crafts. There is no cost for this service and new families are always welcome. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel.
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK: APRIL 14-20
“Communities matter @ your library”
This week, the Pigeon District Library joins libraries in schools, campuses and communities nationwide in celebrating National Library Week, a time to highlight the value of libraries, librarians and library workers. First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April.
CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY
The Pigeon District Library has been serving area residents for the last one hundred years and is kicking off its centennial anniversary activities during National Library Week. Everyone is invited to stop by to see the ibrary’s historical display on the wall of the hallway which leads from the library to the Community Room. Everyone who stops by will receive a Centennial Bookmark that commemorates the library’s 100th anniversary.
Patrons can participate in some special drawings during the week and everyone is invited to the Tuesday evening and Thursday evening events which are free to the public. (Please see the information about author Ken Rogers and Musical Jamboree for details on those events.)
AUTHOR KEN ROGERS TO SPEAK ON POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER - APRIL 16 On Tuesday, April 16th, at 7:00 PM, the Pigeon District Library will host Ken Rogers, a life-long Michigan resident and author of the book "Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Police Officer's Report". Ken says, "I have written a book about my personal experiences serving as a Police Officer and any involvement in the shooting of a barricaded gunman. The emotional issues which followed including suffering Post Traumatic Stress Disorder changed my life forever. My desire is that other First Responders understand that they are not alone in their feelings of isolation and depression. With help and knowledge they can survive a critical incident and the possibility of developing PTSD."
The free program is open to everyone who has an interest in post traumatic stress disorder and in learning how Ken dealt with his PTSD.
MUSICAL JAMBOREE– APRIL 18
Each year the library hosts a Musical Jamboree during National Library Week. This year the jamboree will be held on Thursday evening, April 18th beginning at 7:00 PM in the library’s Community Room. This FREE event is open to the public and features many talented individuals from the area who will be performing a variety of vocal and instrumental selections.
VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION
National Volunteer Week is April 21 – 27 and the Pigeon District Library will be serving refreshments on Thursday, April 25 in honor of OUR many library volunteers. Please join us on this special day to recognize and thank the many volunteers that help out at the Pigeon District Library.
FREE FAMILY MOVIE
Tuesday, April 23rd at 4:30 PM
“Wreck-It Ralph” Rated: PG Time: 108 Minutes
“Wreck-It Ralph” is a very funny film about an arcade game "bad guy" (John C. Reilly) who's tired of being overshadowed by "good guy" Fix-It Felix Jr. (Jack McBrayer) and goes game jumping while the arcade is closed in an attempt to reinvent himself. Felix heads out to drag the oversize Ralph back to their own game, and the pair travels through a time warp of arcade games from the past 30 years that's absolutely hilarious and will cause you to never look at an electrical outlet or surge protector in the same way again.”
HURON AREA WRITERS GROUP (HAWG) - APRIL 25
The Huron Area Writers Group will be having their monthly meeting April 25th at 6:30 PM. All writers, no matter what skill level, are invited to the HAWG meeting.
BOOK CLUB - APRIL 30
The book for discussion at the April meeting will be “Lucid Intervals” by Stuart Woods. The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, April 30 at 6:30 PM. If you or someone you know would like to join us for a discussion on this book, please call the library and ask for Jane Himmel.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday-9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday-9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday-9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday-9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday-9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Frogs” will be the theme for Tuesday, April 9, 2013. A half-hour Lap-Sit
Story Time is held for toddlers at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held at 10:30 AM. In both sessions, children listen to stories and participate in finger plays, songs, and crafts. There is no cost for this service and new families are always welcome. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel.
FREE MOVIE FOR ADULTS-“LINCOLN”
Tuesday, April 9th at 5:30 PM
Rated: PG Time: 150 minutes
The Pigeon District Library Book Club will be hosting a showing of the movie “Lincoln” in the Community Room of the library on Tuesday, April 9th from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Beverages will be served along with treats that anyone wishes to bring and share.
TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTORS-APRIL 11
Tail Waggin’ Tutors is a library program which uses therapy dogs. Children in grades K-4 are encouraged to come to the library and read to Bella who is owned by Sandy Chalou, Paddy who is owned by Bernie Dezenski, or Reese who is owned by Jerry & Yvonne Greer. The goal is to encourage children to read by providing a relaxed, non-judgmental environment where children can feel comfortable reading aloud to a furry friend. The dogs are licensed, certified and insured – one through Therapy Dogs, Inc. and two through Therapy Dogs, International.
Pre-registration is required for the program which is offered on the second Thursday of each month between 4:00 PM and 500 PM. A child who signs up for the program will spend ten minutes reading aloud to one of the therapy dogs (and its handler). Bella, Paddy, and Reese will be
at the library on Thursday, April 11th from 4 PM – 5 PM. If your child is interested in reading to one of our “Tail Waggin’ Tutors”, please call the library at 453- 2341 to sign-up for an available time slot.
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK: APRIL 14-20
“Communities matter @ your library”
This week, the Pigeon District Library joins libraries in schools, campuses and communities naionwide in celebrating National Library Week, a time to highlight the value of libraries, librarians and library workers. First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April.
The Pigeon District Library will have author Ken Rogers speaking on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder on Tuesday, April 16 at 7:00 PM and the Musical Jamboree will be held on Thursday, April 18 at 7:00 PM. So, come into the library during National Library Week and see what the library can do for you.
AUTHOR TO SPEAK ON POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER
On Tuesday, April 16th, at 7:00 PM, the Pigeon District Library will host Ken Rogers, a life-long Michigan resident and author of the book "Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Police Officer's Report". Ken says, "I have written a book about my personal experiences serving as a Police Officer and my involvement in the shooting of a barricaded gunman. The emotional issues which followed including suffering Post Traumatic Stress Disorder changed my life forever. My desire is that other First Responders understand that they are not alone in their feelings of isolation and depression. With help and knowledge they can survive a critical incident and the possibility of developing PTSD."
The free program is open to everyone who has an interest in post traumatic stress disorder and in learning how Ken dealt with his PTSD.
MUSICAL JAMBOREE– APRIL 18
Each year the library hosts a Musical Jamboree during National Library Week. This year the Jamboree will be held on Thursday evening, April 18th beginning at 7:00 PM in the library’s Community Room. Staff members are looking for talented individuals of all ages who are willing to share their talent with the community by performing a vocal or instrumental selection that evening. If this interests you, please call the library at 989-453- 2341 and speak with a staff member who will answer your questions and add your name to the list of performers for the event.
Monday-9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday-9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday-9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday-9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday-9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Frogs” will be the theme for Tuesday, April 9, 2013. A half-hour Lap-Sit
Story Time is held for toddlers at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held at 10:30 AM. In both sessions, children listen to stories and participate in finger plays, songs, and crafts. There is no cost for this service and new families are always welcome. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel.
FREE MOVIE FOR ADULTS-“LINCOLN”
Tuesday, April 9th at 5:30 PM
Rated: PG Time: 150 minutes
The Pigeon District Library Book Club will be hosting a showing of the movie “Lincoln” in the Community Room of the library on Tuesday, April 9th from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Beverages will be served along with treats that anyone wishes to bring and share.
TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTORS-APRIL 11
Tail Waggin’ Tutors is a library program which uses therapy dogs. Children in grades K-4 are encouraged to come to the library and read to Bella who is owned by Sandy Chalou, Paddy who is owned by Bernie Dezenski, or Reese who is owned by Jerry & Yvonne Greer. The goal is to encourage children to read by providing a relaxed, non-judgmental environment where children can feel comfortable reading aloud to a furry friend. The dogs are licensed, certified and insured – one through Therapy Dogs, Inc. and two through Therapy Dogs, International.
Pre-registration is required for the program which is offered on the second Thursday of each month between 4:00 PM and 500 PM. A child who signs up for the program will spend ten minutes reading aloud to one of the therapy dogs (and its handler). Bella, Paddy, and Reese will be
at the library on Thursday, April 11th from 4 PM – 5 PM. If your child is interested in reading to one of our “Tail Waggin’ Tutors”, please call the library at 453- 2341 to sign-up for an available time slot.
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK: APRIL 14-20
“Communities matter @ your library”
This week, the Pigeon District Library joins libraries in schools, campuses and communities naionwide in celebrating National Library Week, a time to highlight the value of libraries, librarians and library workers. First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April.
The Pigeon District Library will have author Ken Rogers speaking on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder on Tuesday, April 16 at 7:00 PM and the Musical Jamboree will be held on Thursday, April 18 at 7:00 PM. So, come into the library during National Library Week and see what the library can do for you.
AUTHOR TO SPEAK ON POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER
On Tuesday, April 16th, at 7:00 PM, the Pigeon District Library will host Ken Rogers, a life-long Michigan resident and author of the book "Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Police Officer's Report". Ken says, "I have written a book about my personal experiences serving as a Police Officer and my involvement in the shooting of a barricaded gunman. The emotional issues which followed including suffering Post Traumatic Stress Disorder changed my life forever. My desire is that other First Responders understand that they are not alone in their feelings of isolation and depression. With help and knowledge they can survive a critical incident and the possibility of developing PTSD."
The free program is open to everyone who has an interest in post traumatic stress disorder and in learning how Ken dealt with his PTSD.
MUSICAL JAMBOREE– APRIL 18
Each year the library hosts a Musical Jamboree during National Library Week. This year the Jamboree will be held on Thursday evening, April 18th beginning at 7:00 PM in the library’s Community Room. Staff members are looking for talented individuals of all ages who are willing to share their talent with the community by performing a vocal or instrumental selection that evening. If this interests you, please call the library at 989-453- 2341 and speak with a staff member who will answer your questions and add your name to the list of performers for the event.
Monday, March 25, 2013
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday-9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday-9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday-9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday-9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday-9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
THANK YOU TO AREA BUSINESSES
We are grateful to the area businesses and organizations that supported us
with their donations to our Winter Reading Program for adults – A&D Home
Care - Pigeon, Amy’s – Pigeon, Bailey Insurance – Pigeon, Bay Port State
Bank, Bay Theatre – Caseville, Caseville True Value Hardware, Co-operative
Elevator Company, Eicher’s Cleaners – Pigeon, Elkton Hardware, El Rio
Restaurant – Pigeon, Friends of the Pigeon District Library, Haist Flowers &
Gifts – Pigeon, HarJo’s Ben Franklin – Pigeon, Heckman Barber Shop – Pigeon,
Independent Bank – Pigeon, Jeff’s MarketPlace – Caseville, Lindas’ Basket
Case – Pigeon, Mainsail Quick Stop BP – Caseville, Main Street Café and
Bakery – Pigeon, McCormick Motors – Pigeon, North Star Bank – Pigeon, Orr’s
Drug Store – Pigeon, Pigeon Hardware, Pigeon IGA, Pigeon Rotary Club, Pigeon
Telephone Company, Scheurer Family Pharmacy – Pigeon, Scheurer Family
Vision – Pigeon, State Farm Insurance – Pigeon, Thumb Cellular – Pigeon,
Thumb National Bank – Pigeon, and Under the Sun Designs - Pigeon.
The donated items were used as one of the weekly prizes during the nine-week
program or were used at the Winter Reading Program party which was held on
March 19th in the library’s Community Room.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Easter” will be the theme for Tuesday, March 26, 2013. A half-hour Lap-Sit
Story Time is held for toddlers at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending
the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held at 10:30 AM. In both
sessions, children listen to stories and participate in finger plays, songs,
and crafts. There is no cost for this service and new families are always
welcome. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask
for Jane Himmel.
EASTER COOKIE DECORATING
Children are invited to attend an Easter Cookie Decorating Hour on Tuesday,
March 26th from 4:30 to 5:30 PM. Children will able to decorate at least 4
sugar cookies to share with family members. So, come and help us decorate
some cookies with frosting and many types of sprinkles and other decorating
goodies!
BOOK CLUB
Open discussion will be held at the March Book Club meeting. This meeting
will be held on Tuesday, March 26th 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.
LIFE LINE SCREENING – MARCH 26
On Tuesday, March 26th, Life Line Screening will be offering five different
medical screening in the Community Room of the Pigeon District Library. Stop
by the library to pick up a flyer or click on the link on our home page at
www.pigeondistrictlibrary.com. Pre-registration is required. To register,
call 1-800-324-1851 or register on-line at
www.lifelinescreening.com/community-partners. Priority Code: HSC5447
LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
The Pigeon District Library Board of Trustees will meet Thursday, March 28
at 4:30 PM in the library’s Community Room. The meeting is open to the
public.
GOOD FRIDAY HOURS
The Pigeon District Library will be closing on Good Friday, March 29 at
12:00 (Noon), so staff members may observe Good Friday services with friends
and family.
AUTHOR TO SPEAK ON POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER
On Tuesday, April 16th, at 7:00 PM, the Pigeon District Library will host
Ken Rogers, a life-long Michigan resident and author of the book "Post Traumatic Stress
Disorder: A Police Officer's Report". Ken says, "I have written a book
about my personal experiences serving as a Police Officer and my involvement
in the shooting of a barricaded gunman. The emotional issues which followed
including suffering Post Traumatic Stress Disorder changed my life forever.
My desire is that other First Responders understand that they are not alone in their
feelings of isolation and depression. With help and knowledge they can survive a critical
incident and the possibility of developing PTSD."
The free program is open to everyone who has an interest in post traumatic
stress disorder and in learning how Ken dealt with his PTSD.
MUSICAL JAMBOREE– APRIL 18
Each year the library hosts a Musical Jamboree during National Library
Week. This year the jamboree will be held on Thursday evening, April 18th
beginning at 7:00 PM in the library’s Community Room. Staff members are
looking for talented individuals of all ages who are willing to share their
talent with the community by performing a vocal or instrumental selection
that evening. If this interests you, please call the library at 989-453- 2341
and speak with a staff member who will answer your questions and add
your name to the list of performers for the event.
MISSING ISSUES OF LOCAL NEWSPAPER NEEDED
Over the years, the library has continued to microfilm the weekly paper so
that residents have access to back issues when researching family history or
local events. We are currently getting the 2007, 2008 and 2009 issues of
the Newsweekly and the Huron County Press microfilmed and have been informed
that we have several issues missing or damaged. If anyone has the following
issues of the Newsweekly/Huron County Press and would be willing to loan
them to us for microfilming purposes, we would be extremely grateful –
December 5, 2007; January 30, 2008; April 23, 2008; July 2, 2008.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday-9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday-9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday-9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday-9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday-9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
ADULT WINTER READING PROGRAM
This is the fifth year for our adult winter reading program which is scheduled for January 15 – March 15, 2013. We think it is a lot of fun for our adult readers, but participation is totally optional. Every time you check out a book, magazine, audio book, or book on CD, you can fill out an entry slip for a chance to win one of the weekly prizes which will be given away. The library staff would like to thank the following businesses for donating prizes to the program: A & D Home Health Care-Pigeon,Amy’s-Pigeon, Bailey Insurance-Pigeon, Bay Port State Bank, Bay Theatre-Caseville, Caseville Hardware, Co-op Elevator Company-Pigeon, Eicher’s Cleaner-Pigeon, El Rio Restaurant-Pigeon, Elkton Hardware, Har-Jo’s Ben Franklin-Pigeon, Heckman Barber Shop-Pigeon, Independent Bank-Pigeon, Jeff’s Marketplace-Caseville, Lindas’ Basket Case-Pigeon, McCormick Motors-Pigeon, Mainsail Quick Stop (BP)-Caseville, NorthStar Bank-Pigeon,Orr’s Drugstore-Pigeon, Pigeon Hardware, Pigeon IGA, Pigeon Rotary Club, Scheurer Family Pharmacy-Pigeon, Scheurer Family Vision, Thumb Cellular-Pigeon and Thumb National Bank.
CONGRATULATIONS TO WEEK 1 - WEEK 5 WINNERS!
Congratulations to our Adult Winter Reading Program winners from Week 1 – Week 5.
Week 1: Jane Walker and Cindy Johnson
Week 2: Margaret Sauer and Arlene Gingerich
Week 3: Mike Gehrs and Mary Anne Howe
Week 4: Ken Licht and Jacky Walsh
Week 5: Susan Krueger and Lucille Ziel
The library staff would like to thank the following businesses for donating prizes for the weekly winners: Bay Theatre-Caseville, Cooperative Elevator Company, Eicher’s Cleaner-Pigeon, Elkton Hardware, Harjo’s Ben Franklin, Mainsail Quickstop-BP-Caseville, McCormick Motors, Pigeon District Library and Pigeon Hardware.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Dental Time” will be the theme for Tuesday, February 26, 2013. A half-hour Lap-Sit Story Time is held for toddlers at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held at 10:30 AM. In both sessions, children listen to stories and participate in finger plays, songs, and crafts. There is no cost for this service and new families are always welcome. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel.
FRIENDS OF THE PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY
You can support your library by becoming a member of the Friends of the Pigeon District Library. Initial membership is $10.00 and then $5.00 each year thereafter. Join us at our next meeting on Thursday, February 21 at 5:00 PM.
PASSPORT FAIR
For those planning a trip out of the country soon and needing a passport, the U. S. Postal Service will be helping by hosting a Passport Fair on Tuesday, February 26th from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM at the Pigeon District Library. The Passport Fair will take place in the Community Room and will be staffed by a trained postal employee who will handle the application, fee payment, passport photo, and verification processes.
“The Postal Service has made it more convenient for customers to travel internationally by promoting our passport application services that are available at over 100 postal locations in Michigan and at an upcoming event at the Pigeon District Library,” says Unionville Postal Employee, Linda Bedore.
To save time, you can pick up a passport application at the Pigeon Post Office, Unionville Post Office or Pigeon District Library or download a passport application at www.travel.state.gov to complete your application beforehand.
BOOK CLUB
The next scheduled meeting for the book club is February 26 at 6:30 PM. A general discussion will be held, since no book has been chosen for this meeting. If you or someone you know would like to join us, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel.
FREE FAMILY MOVIE
Thursday, February 28 at 4:30 PM
“Secret of the Wings” Rated: G Time: 75 minutes
“Journey with Tinker Bell and her fairy friends into the forbidden world of the mysterious Winter Woods, where curiosity and adventure lead Tink to an amazing discovery and reveal a magical secret that could change her world forever.”
TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTORS
Last year, the library started a program using therapy dogs called “Tail Waggin’ Tutors”. Children in grades K-4 are encouraged to come to the library and read to one of three therapy dogs. Bella is owned by Sandy Chalou, Paddy is owned by Bernie Dezenski, and Reese is owned by Jerry & Yvonne Greer. The goal is to encourage children to read by providing a relaxed, non-judgmental environment where children can feel comfortable reading aloud to a furry friend. The dogs are licensed, certified and insured – one through Therapy Dogs, Inc. and two through Therapy Dogs, International.
Pre-registration is required for the program which, during the winter, is offered on the second Thursday of each month between 4:00 PM and 500 PM. A child who signs up for the program will spend ten minutes reading aloud to one of the therapy dogs (and its handler). Bella and Reese will be at the library on Thursday, March 14th from 4 PM – 5 PM. If your child is interested in reading to one of our “Tail Waggin’ Tutors” please call the library at 453-2341 to sign-up for an available time slot.
Monday-9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday-9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday-9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday-9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday-9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
ADULT WINTER READING PROGRAM
This is the fifth year for our adult winter reading program which is scheduled for January 15 – March 15, 2013. We think it is a lot of fun for our adult readers, but participation is totally optional. Every time you check out a book, magazine, audio book, or book on CD, you can fill out an entry slip for a chance to win one of the weekly prizes which will be given away. The library staff would like to thank the following businesses for donating prizes to the program: A & D Home Health Care-Pigeon,Amy’s-Pigeon, Bailey Insurance-Pigeon, Bay Port State Bank, Bay Theatre-Caseville, Caseville Hardware, Co-op Elevator Company-Pigeon, Eicher’s Cleaner-Pigeon, El Rio Restaurant-Pigeon, Elkton Hardware, Har-Jo’s Ben Franklin-Pigeon, Heckman Barber Shop-Pigeon, Independent Bank-Pigeon, Jeff’s Marketplace-Caseville, Lindas’ Basket Case-Pigeon, McCormick Motors-Pigeon, Mainsail Quick Stop (BP)-Caseville, NorthStar Bank-Pigeon,Orr’s Drugstore-Pigeon, Pigeon Hardware, Pigeon IGA, Pigeon Rotary Club, Scheurer Family Pharmacy-Pigeon, Scheurer Family Vision, Thumb Cellular-Pigeon and Thumb National Bank.
CONGRATULATIONS TO WEEK 1 - WEEK 5 WINNERS!
Congratulations to our Adult Winter Reading Program winners from Week 1 – Week 5.
Week 1: Jane Walker and Cindy Johnson
Week 2: Margaret Sauer and Arlene Gingerich
Week 3: Mike Gehrs and Mary Anne Howe
Week 4: Ken Licht and Jacky Walsh
Week 5: Susan Krueger and Lucille Ziel
The library staff would like to thank the following businesses for donating prizes for the weekly winners: Bay Theatre-Caseville, Cooperative Elevator Company, Eicher’s Cleaner-Pigeon, Elkton Hardware, Harjo’s Ben Franklin, Mainsail Quickstop-BP-Caseville, McCormick Motors, Pigeon District Library and Pigeon Hardware.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Dental Time” will be the theme for Tuesday, February 26, 2013. A half-hour Lap-Sit Story Time is held for toddlers at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held at 10:30 AM. In both sessions, children listen to stories and participate in finger plays, songs, and crafts. There is no cost for this service and new families are always welcome. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel.
FRIENDS OF THE PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY
You can support your library by becoming a member of the Friends of the Pigeon District Library. Initial membership is $10.00 and then $5.00 each year thereafter. Join us at our next meeting on Thursday, February 21 at 5:00 PM.
PASSPORT FAIR
For those planning a trip out of the country soon and needing a passport, the U. S. Postal Service will be helping by hosting a Passport Fair on Tuesday, February 26th from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM at the Pigeon District Library. The Passport Fair will take place in the Community Room and will be staffed by a trained postal employee who will handle the application, fee payment, passport photo, and verification processes.
“The Postal Service has made it more convenient for customers to travel internationally by promoting our passport application services that are available at over 100 postal locations in Michigan and at an upcoming event at the Pigeon District Library,” says Unionville Postal Employee, Linda Bedore.
To save time, you can pick up a passport application at the Pigeon Post Office, Unionville Post Office or Pigeon District Library or download a passport application at www.travel.state.gov to complete your application beforehand.
BOOK CLUB
The next scheduled meeting for the book club is February 26 at 6:30 PM. A general discussion will be held, since no book has been chosen for this meeting. If you or someone you know would like to join us, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel.
FREE FAMILY MOVIE
Thursday, February 28 at 4:30 PM
“Secret of the Wings” Rated: G Time: 75 minutes
“Journey with Tinker Bell and her fairy friends into the forbidden world of the mysterious Winter Woods, where curiosity and adventure lead Tink to an amazing discovery and reveal a magical secret that could change her world forever.”
TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTORS
Last year, the library started a program using therapy dogs called “Tail Waggin’ Tutors”. Children in grades K-4 are encouraged to come to the library and read to one of three therapy dogs. Bella is owned by Sandy Chalou, Paddy is owned by Bernie Dezenski, and Reese is owned by Jerry & Yvonne Greer. The goal is to encourage children to read by providing a relaxed, non-judgmental environment where children can feel comfortable reading aloud to a furry friend. The dogs are licensed, certified and insured – one through Therapy Dogs, Inc. and two through Therapy Dogs, International.
Pre-registration is required for the program which, during the winter, is offered on the second Thursday of each month between 4:00 PM and 500 PM. A child who signs up for the program will spend ten minutes reading aloud to one of the therapy dogs (and its handler). Bella and Reese will be at the library on Thursday, March 14th from 4 PM – 5 PM. If your child is interested in reading to one of our “Tail Waggin’ Tutors” please call the library at 453-2341 to sign-up for an available time slot.
Friday, February 1, 2013
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday-9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday-9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday CLOSED
Thursday-9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday-9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday-9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Sunday-CLOSED
ADULT WINTER READING PROGRAM
This is the fifth year for our adult winter reading program which is scheduled for January 15 – March 15, 2013. We think it is a lot of fun for our adult readers, but participation is totally optional. Every time you check out a book, magazine, audio book, or book on CD, you can fill out an entry slip for a chance to win one of the weekly prizes which will be given away. The library staff would like to thank the following businesses for donating prizes to the program: Bay Port State Bank, Bay Theatre-Caseville, Co-op Elevator Company-Pigeon, Eicher’s Cleaner-Pigeon, Elkton Hardware, Jeff’s Marketplace-Caseville, Har-Jo’s Ben Franklin-Pigeon, McCormick Motors-Pigeon, Mainsail Quick Stop (BP)-Caseville, Orr’s Drugstore-Pigeon, Thumb Cellular-Pigeon and Thumb National Bank.
Adult patrons who are downloading OverDrive audio books and e-books can also participate in the Winter Reading Program. Simply call the library within seven days of the date you have downloaded a book from OverDrive and the staff will fill out an entry slip for you after verifying the date of checkout.
CONGRATULATIONS TO WEEK 1 AND WEEK 2 WINNERS!
Congratulations to Jane Walker and Cindy Johnson-our Week 1 winners in our Adult Winter Reading Program. Jane received a free book along with a $25 Gift Card donated by Cooperative Elevator Company, and Cindy received a free book along with a Lint Brush donated by Eicher’s Cleaners and a game donated by Harjo’s Ben Franklin.
Congratulations also go out to Margaret Sauer and Arlene Gingrich-our Week 2 winners in our Adult Winter Reading Program. Margaret received a free book along with a $25 Gift Card donated by Cooperative Elevator Company, and Arlene received a free book along with 10 bags of chips donated by Mainsail Quick Stop-BP-Caseville.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Pets” will be the theme for Tuesday, February 5, 2013. A half-hour Lap-Sit Story Time is held for toddlers at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held at 10:30 AM. In both sessions, children listen to stories and participate in finger plays, songs, and crafts. There is no cost for this service and new families are always welcome. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel.
FREE MOVIE FOR ADULTS
“The Deep End of the Ocean”
Tuesday, February 5th at 5:30 PM
The Pigeon District Library Book Club will be hosting a showing of the movie “The Deep End of the Ocean” in the Community Room of the library on Tuesday, February 5th at 5:30 PM. Beverages will be served along with treats that anyone wishes to bring and share. For more information please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel.
TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTORS
Last year, the library started a program using therapy dogs called “Tail Waggin’ Tutors”. Children in grades K-4 are encouraged to come to the library and read to one of three therapy dogs. Bella is owned by Sandy Chalou, Paddy is owned by Bernie Dezenski, and Reese is owned by Jerry & Yvonne Greer. The goal is to encourage children to read by providing a relaxed, non-judgmental environment where children can feel comfortable reading aloud to a furry friend. The dogs are licensed, certified and insured – one through Therapy Dogs, Inc. and two through Therapy Dogs, International.
Pre-registration is required for the program which, during the winter, is offered on the second Thursday of each month between 4:00 PM and 500 PM. A child who signs up for the program will spend ten minutes reading aloud to one of the therapy dogs (and its handler). Bella, Paddy and Reese will be at the library on Thursday, February 14th from 4 PM – 5 PM. If your child is interested in reading to one of our “Tail Waggin’ Tutors” please call the library at 453-2341 to sign-up for an available time slot.
WRITING WORKSHOP
Pigeon District Library is hosting a free six-week “Words Work Writing Workshop” which has begun. Class dates are: Feb. 4, 11, and 18 with Mon., Feb. 25th for makeup in case a regular date is canceled due to weather or other emergency. Time for the workshop is 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
This FREE workshop is open to any teen or adult with an interest in writing. No prior writing or publishing experience is required. There is no cost to participate but donations to the Pigeon Library are encouraged.
Leading the workshop is instructor Kathy Henderson-Sturtz, of Pigeon who is an award-winning book author with over 30 years professional experience writing, editing, publishing, speaking, and marketing in a wide variety of publications and fields.
For more information, contact: Kathy Henderson-Sturtz, kat@katsturtz.com or
989-545-5351.To register: call Pigeon District Library at 989-453-2341.
Monday-9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday-9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday CLOSED
Thursday-9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday-9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday-9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Sunday-CLOSED
ADULT WINTER READING PROGRAM
This is the fifth year for our adult winter reading program which is scheduled for January 15 – March 15, 2013. We think it is a lot of fun for our adult readers, but participation is totally optional. Every time you check out a book, magazine, audio book, or book on CD, you can fill out an entry slip for a chance to win one of the weekly prizes which will be given away. The library staff would like to thank the following businesses for donating prizes to the program: Bay Port State Bank, Bay Theatre-Caseville, Co-op Elevator Company-Pigeon, Eicher’s Cleaner-Pigeon, Elkton Hardware, Jeff’s Marketplace-Caseville, Har-Jo’s Ben Franklin-Pigeon, McCormick Motors-Pigeon, Mainsail Quick Stop (BP)-Caseville, Orr’s Drugstore-Pigeon, Thumb Cellular-Pigeon and Thumb National Bank.
Adult patrons who are downloading OverDrive audio books and e-books can also participate in the Winter Reading Program. Simply call the library within seven days of the date you have downloaded a book from OverDrive and the staff will fill out an entry slip for you after verifying the date of checkout.
CONGRATULATIONS TO WEEK 1 AND WEEK 2 WINNERS!
Congratulations to Jane Walker and Cindy Johnson-our Week 1 winners in our Adult Winter Reading Program. Jane received a free book along with a $25 Gift Card donated by Cooperative Elevator Company, and Cindy received a free book along with a Lint Brush donated by Eicher’s Cleaners and a game donated by Harjo’s Ben Franklin.
Congratulations also go out to Margaret Sauer and Arlene Gingrich-our Week 2 winners in our Adult Winter Reading Program. Margaret received a free book along with a $25 Gift Card donated by Cooperative Elevator Company, and Arlene received a free book along with 10 bags of chips donated by Mainsail Quick Stop-BP-Caseville.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Pets” will be the theme for Tuesday, February 5, 2013. A half-hour Lap-Sit Story Time is held for toddlers at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held at 10:30 AM. In both sessions, children listen to stories and participate in finger plays, songs, and crafts. There is no cost for this service and new families are always welcome. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel.
FREE MOVIE FOR ADULTS
“The Deep End of the Ocean”
Tuesday, February 5th at 5:30 PM
The Pigeon District Library Book Club will be hosting a showing of the movie “The Deep End of the Ocean” in the Community Room of the library on Tuesday, February 5th at 5:30 PM. Beverages will be served along with treats that anyone wishes to bring and share. For more information please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel.
TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTORS
Last year, the library started a program using therapy dogs called “Tail Waggin’ Tutors”. Children in grades K-4 are encouraged to come to the library and read to one of three therapy dogs. Bella is owned by Sandy Chalou, Paddy is owned by Bernie Dezenski, and Reese is owned by Jerry & Yvonne Greer. The goal is to encourage children to read by providing a relaxed, non-judgmental environment where children can feel comfortable reading aloud to a furry friend. The dogs are licensed, certified and insured – one through Therapy Dogs, Inc. and two through Therapy Dogs, International.
Pre-registration is required for the program which, during the winter, is offered on the second Thursday of each month between 4:00 PM and 500 PM. A child who signs up for the program will spend ten minutes reading aloud to one of the therapy dogs (and its handler). Bella, Paddy and Reese will be at the library on Thursday, February 14th from 4 PM – 5 PM. If your child is interested in reading to one of our “Tail Waggin’ Tutors” please call the library at 453-2341 to sign-up for an available time slot.
WRITING WORKSHOP
Pigeon District Library is hosting a free six-week “Words Work Writing Workshop” which has begun. Class dates are: Feb. 4, 11, and 18 with Mon., Feb. 25th for makeup in case a regular date is canceled due to weather or other emergency. Time for the workshop is 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
This FREE workshop is open to any teen or adult with an interest in writing. No prior writing or publishing experience is required. There is no cost to participate but donations to the Pigeon Library are encouraged.
Leading the workshop is instructor Kathy Henderson-Sturtz, of Pigeon who is an award-winning book author with over 30 years professional experience writing, editing, publishing, speaking, and marketing in a wide variety of publications and fields.
For more information, contact: Kathy Henderson-Sturtz, kat@katsturtz.com or
989-545-5351.To register: call Pigeon District Library at 989-453-2341.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
ADULT WINTER READING PROGRAM
This is the fifth year for our adult winter reading program which is scheduled for January 15 – March 15, 2013. We think it is a lot of fun for our adult readers, but participation is totally optional. Every time you check out a book, magazine, audio book, or book on CD, you can fill out an entry slip for a chance to win one of the weekly prizes which will be given away. The library staff would like to thank the following businesses for donating prizes to the program: Bay Theatre-Caseville, Co-op Elevator Company-Pigeon, Elkton Hardware, Har-Jo’s Ben Franklin-Pigeon, McCormick Motors-Pigeon, and Eicher’s Cleaner-Pigeon.
Adult patrons who are downloading OverDrive audio books and e-books can also participate in the Winter Reading Program. Simply call the library within seven days of the date you have downloaded a book from OverDrive and the staff will fill out an entry slip for you after verifying the date of checkout.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Manners” will be the theme for Tuesday, January 22, 2013. A half-hour Lap-Sit Story Time is held for toddlers at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held at 10:30 AM. In both sessions, children listen to stories and participate in finger plays, songs, and crafts. There is no cost for this service and new families are always welcome. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel.
LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
The Pigeon District Library Board of Trustees will meet Thursday, January 24 at 4:30 PM in the library’s Community Room. The meeting is open to the public.
LOOKING FOR CLASS LEADERS
During the months of February and March, the library will be offering a variety of free classes and workshops. If you have a hobby or talent that you are willing to share with others, please call the library at 453-2341 and speak with Jeanette Bach about your willingness to lead a class or workshop.
TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTORS
Last year, the library started a program using therapy dogs called “Tail Waggin’ Tutors”. Children in grades K-4 are encouraged to come to the library and read to one of three therapy dogs. Bella is owned by Sandy Chalou, Paddy is owned by Bernie Dezenski, and Reese is owned by Jerry & Yvonne Greer. The goal is to encourage children to read by providing a relaxed, non-judgmental environment where children can feel comfortable reading aloud to a furry friend. The dogs are licensed, certified and insured – one through Therapy Dogs, Inc. and two through Therapy Dogs, International.
Pre-registration is required for the program which, during the winter, is offered on the second Thursday of each month between 4:00 PM and 500 PM. A child who signs up for the program will spend ten minutes reading aloud to one of the therapy dogs (and its handler). Bella, Paddy and Reese will be at the library on Thursday, February 14th from 4 PM – 5 PM. If your child is interested in reading to one of our “Tail Waggin’ Tutors” please call the library at 453-2341 to sign-up for an available time slot.
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.
TITLES ADDED TO OVERDRIVE ADVANTAGE COLLECTION
The library has recently purchased thirty-seven e-book titles to add to its OverDrive Advantage Collection, bringing the library’s Advantage E-book Collection total to eighty-three. These titles are only visible to and available for check out to PDL patrons and are identified with an “a” and “checkmark” when one clicks on the “Download eBooks” link from the library’s home page and signs in to access the “FuelYourMind Digital Collection”. As always, patrons can browse this “Virtual Branch” website to see titles that are available to patrons of all the member libraries.
WRITING WORKSHOP
Pigeon District Library is hosting a free six-week “Words Work Writing Workshop” beginning January 14, 2013 from 7:00-9:00pm. Class dates are: Jan. 14, 21, 28 and Feb. 4, 11, and 18 with Mon., Feb. 25th for makeup in case a regular date is canceled due to weather or other emergency.
This FREE workshop is open to any teen or adult with an interest in writing. No prior writing or publishing experience is required. There is no cost to participate but donations to the Pigeon Library are encouraged.
Leading the workshop is instructor Kathy Henderson-Sturtz, of Pigeon who is an award-winning book author with over 30 years professional experience writing, editing, publishing, speaking, and marketing in a wide variety of publications and fields.
For more information, contact: Kathy Henderson-Sturtz, kat@katsturtz.com or 989-545-5351.
To register: call Pigeon District Library at 989-453-2341.
CIRCULATION
Circulation for December 2012 was 2,336 items including 1,085 Books, 10 Toys, 1 Discovery Pack, 327 DVD Rentals, 180 Video Checkouts, 163 Audio, Books on CD and Playaways, 59 Magazines, 144 Internet Users, 15 Puzzles, 442 New Materials, and 63 NF Videos and DVDs. Inter-loan statistics included 168 items borrowed and 256 items loaned to other libraries through the Valley Library Consortium and 39 items borrowed and 21 items loaned to other libraries through MelCat. Statistics included 29 OverDrive Audio Books and 197 E-books. Income received included $140.30 from Copier, $110.60 from Fines, and $61.00 from Faxes. Nine registrations for the month included: Caseville 1, Chandler 1, City of Caseville 5, and Oliver 2.
Thursday, December 27, 2012
USED BOOK SALE – JANUARY 5
The Friends of the Pigeon District Library will be having its January Used Book Sale on Saturday, January 5, 2013, in the Reference Room of the library from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Prices range from $.25 to $3.00. Also, don’t forget the Self-Serve Used Book Sale. Selected hardcover and paperback books are always on the bookshelves near the Circulation Counter.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Fun Day” will be the theme for Tuesday, January 8, 2013. A half-hour Lap-Sit Story Time is held for toddlers at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held at 10:30 AM. In both sessions, children listen to stories and participate in finger plays, songs, and crafts. There is no cost for this service and new families are always welcome. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel.
COFFEE TIME AT THE LIBRARY
Hot coffee, cocoa, and tea are available on Thursdays in the Reference Room of the library. Come and relax with a cup of coffee, cocoa, or tea while reading the newspaper or visiting with fellow readers.
ADULT WINTER READING PROGRAM
This is the fifth year for our adult winter reading program which is scheduled for January 15 – March 15, 2013. We think it is a lot of fun for our adult readers, but participation is totally optional. Every time you check out a book, magazine, audio book, or book on CD, you can fill out an entry slip for a chance to win one of the weekly prizes which will be given away.
TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTORS
Last year, the library started a program using therapy dogs called “Tail Waggin’ Tutors”. Children in grades K-4 are encouraged to come to the library and read to one of three therapy dogs. Bella is owned by Sandy Chalou, Paddy is owned by Bernie Dezenski, and Reese is owned by Jerry & Yvonne Greer. The goal is to encourage children to read by providing a relaxed, non-judgmental environment where children can feel comfortable reading aloud to a furry friend. The dogs are licensed, certified and insured – one through Therapy Dogs, Inc. and two through Therapy Dogs, International.
Pre-registration is required for the program which, during the winter, is offered on the third Thursday of each month between 4:00 PM and 500 PM. A child who signs up for
the program will spend ten minutes reading aloud to one of the therapy dogs (and its handler). Bella, Paddy and Reese will be at the library on Thursday, January 17th from 4 PM – 5 PM. If your child is interested in reading to one of our “Tail Waggin’ Tutors” please call the library at 453-2341 to sign-up for an available time slot.
TITLES ADDED TO OVERDRIVE ADVANTAGE COLLECTION
The library has recently purchased thirty-seven e-book titles to add to its OverDrive Advantage Collection, bringing the library’s Advantage E-book Collection total to eighty-three. These titles are only visible to and available for check out to PDL patrons and are identified with an “a” and “checkmark” when one clicks on the “Download eBooks” link from the library’s home page and signs in to access the “FuelYourMind Digital Collection”. As always, patrons can browse this “Virtual Branch” website to see titles that are available to patrons of all the member libraries.
WRITING WORKSHOP
Pigeon District Library is hosting a free six-week “Words Work Writing Workshop” beginning January 14, 2013 from 7:00-9:00pm. Class dates are: Jan. 14, 21, 28 and Feb. 4, 11, and 18 with Mon., Feb. 25th for makeup in case a regular date is canceled due to weather or other emergency.
This FREE workshop is open to any teen or adult with an interest in writing. No prior writing or publishing experience is required. There is no cost to participate but donations to the Pigeon Library are encouraged.
Leading the workshop is instructor Kathy Henderson-Sturtz, of Pigeon who is an award-winning book author with over 30 years professional experience writing, editing, publishing, speaking, and marketing in a wide variety of publications and fields.
-The basics of writing and publishing are interwoven into each class. However, the overall focus is helping students improve their individual writing skills and talent. It doesn't matter if you write fiction, nonfiction, poetry, personal experience, essays, blog posts, etc., you'll be able to immediately apply what we cover in each class.
- You'll also have time to learn and practice editing and critique your own and other's work, plus get advice about publishing and marketing in both traditional and self-publishing industries.
- Bonus: Words Work Writing Workshop students will have access to a private Facebook group where they can share more with each other, ask for and offer advice, plus receive additional one-on-one coaching from workshop instructor, Kathy Henderson-Sturtz.
* Participation in the Facebook group is also free and completely optional.
- The “Words Work Writing Workshop” will cover many different types of writing and publishing (some more than others depending on the class dynamics and what is of most interest to the students.)
For more information, contact: Kathy Henderson-Sturtz, kat@katsturtz.com or 989-545-5351.
To register: call Pigeon District Library at 989-453-2341.
The Friends of the Pigeon District Library will be having its January Used Book Sale on Saturday, January 5, 2013, in the Reference Room of the library from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Prices range from $.25 to $3.00. Also, don’t forget the Self-Serve Used Book Sale. Selected hardcover and paperback books are always on the bookshelves near the Circulation Counter.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Fun Day” will be the theme for Tuesday, January 8, 2013. A half-hour Lap-Sit Story Time is held for toddlers at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held at 10:30 AM. In both sessions, children listen to stories and participate in finger plays, songs, and crafts. There is no cost for this service and new families are always welcome. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel.
COFFEE TIME AT THE LIBRARY
Hot coffee, cocoa, and tea are available on Thursdays in the Reference Room of the library. Come and relax with a cup of coffee, cocoa, or tea while reading the newspaper or visiting with fellow readers.
ADULT WINTER READING PROGRAM
This is the fifth year for our adult winter reading program which is scheduled for January 15 – March 15, 2013. We think it is a lot of fun for our adult readers, but participation is totally optional. Every time you check out a book, magazine, audio book, or book on CD, you can fill out an entry slip for a chance to win one of the weekly prizes which will be given away.
TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTORS
Last year, the library started a program using therapy dogs called “Tail Waggin’ Tutors”. Children in grades K-4 are encouraged to come to the library and read to one of three therapy dogs. Bella is owned by Sandy Chalou, Paddy is owned by Bernie Dezenski, and Reese is owned by Jerry & Yvonne Greer. The goal is to encourage children to read by providing a relaxed, non-judgmental environment where children can feel comfortable reading aloud to a furry friend. The dogs are licensed, certified and insured – one through Therapy Dogs, Inc. and two through Therapy Dogs, International.
Pre-registration is required for the program which, during the winter, is offered on the third Thursday of each month between 4:00 PM and 500 PM. A child who signs up for
the program will spend ten minutes reading aloud to one of the therapy dogs (and its handler). Bella, Paddy and Reese will be at the library on Thursday, January 17th from 4 PM – 5 PM. If your child is interested in reading to one of our “Tail Waggin’ Tutors” please call the library at 453-2341 to sign-up for an available time slot.
TITLES ADDED TO OVERDRIVE ADVANTAGE COLLECTION
The library has recently purchased thirty-seven e-book titles to add to its OverDrive Advantage Collection, bringing the library’s Advantage E-book Collection total to eighty-three. These titles are only visible to and available for check out to PDL patrons and are identified with an “a” and “checkmark” when one clicks on the “Download eBooks” link from the library’s home page and signs in to access the “FuelYourMind Digital Collection”. As always, patrons can browse this “Virtual Branch” website to see titles that are available to patrons of all the member libraries.
WRITING WORKSHOP
Pigeon District Library is hosting a free six-week “Words Work Writing Workshop” beginning January 14, 2013 from 7:00-9:00pm. Class dates are: Jan. 14, 21, 28 and Feb. 4, 11, and 18 with Mon., Feb. 25th for makeup in case a regular date is canceled due to weather or other emergency.
This FREE workshop is open to any teen or adult with an interest in writing. No prior writing or publishing experience is required. There is no cost to participate but donations to the Pigeon Library are encouraged.
Leading the workshop is instructor Kathy Henderson-Sturtz, of Pigeon who is an award-winning book author with over 30 years professional experience writing, editing, publishing, speaking, and marketing in a wide variety of publications and fields.
-The basics of writing and publishing are interwoven into each class. However, the overall focus is helping students improve their individual writing skills and talent. It doesn't matter if you write fiction, nonfiction, poetry, personal experience, essays, blog posts, etc., you'll be able to immediately apply what we cover in each class.
- You'll also have time to learn and practice editing and critique your own and other's work, plus get advice about publishing and marketing in both traditional and self-publishing industries.
- Bonus: Words Work Writing Workshop students will have access to a private Facebook group where they can share more with each other, ask for and offer advice, plus receive additional one-on-one coaching from workshop instructor, Kathy Henderson-Sturtz.
* Participation in the Facebook group is also free and completely optional.
- The “Words Work Writing Workshop” will cover many different types of writing and publishing (some more than others depending on the class dynamics and what is of most interest to the students.)
For more information, contact: Kathy Henderson-Sturtz, kat@katsturtz.com or 989-545-5351.
To register: call Pigeon District Library at 989-453-2341.
Friday, December 21, 2012
LIBRARY HOURS
Monday and Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
GIVING TREE A SUCCESS
The library staff would like to thank the Friends of the Pigeon District Library and the library patrons who donated books for the Giving Tree. A total of 74 books were wrapped for the Christmas season. The library will accept new or gently used books for the Giving Tree at any time of the year. This year thirty-seven children received the gift of reading.
STORY HOUR
There will be no Lap-Sit or Story Hour on December 25, 2012 or January 1, 2013. Sessions for Lap-Sit and PreSchool Story Hour will resume on January 8, 2013. The theme will be “Fun Day”. There is no cost for this service and new families are always welcome. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel.
HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
The library will be closing at noon on Monday, December 24 and will be closed on Tuesday, December 25-Christmas Day. The library will also be closing at noon on Monday, December 31 and will be closed on Tuesday, January 1-New Year Day. Happy Holidays!
HOLIDAY DVD RENTALS
From December 17 – 31, patrons can rent DVDs at half-price for the holiday season. The rental period is still 2 days for a new DVD rental, and 3 days for DVDs that have been in our collection 90 days or more.
FOOD FOR FINES: DECEMB ER 17 – 31
Start the year 2013 free of fines. For every canned/boxed item you bring to the library, we will reduce your fine by $1.00. These non-perishable items will then be given to the local food pantry to replenish their shelves.
BOOKPAGE
The December 2012 issue of BookPage had arrived and can be found in the library’s Information Center. “A monthly general interest book review, BookPage covers the best in new releases. BookPage typically reviews up to 1000000 of each month’s new fiction, nonfiction, business, children’s, audio, and how-to books. The tone is upbeat and literate, focusing on bestsellers as well as discoveries.” BookPage can be accessed through the internet at www.bookpage.com.
ADULT WINTER READING PROGRAM
This is the fifth year for our adult winter reading program which is scheduled for January 15 – March 15, 2013. We think it is a lot of fun for our adult readers, but participation is totally optional. Details will be coming very soon.
COFFEE TIME AT THE LIBRARY
Hot coffee, cocoa, and tea are available on Thursdays in the Reference Room of the library. Come and relax with a cup of coffee, cocoa, or tea while reading the newspaper or visiting with fellow readers.
LIBRARY SERVICES
PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY SERVICES AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC
1. Computer Use: Patrons and visitors wishing to access the Internet must have a signed internet policy on file. There is no usage fee and wireless Internet service is also available.
2. Book Club: The book club meets in the library’s Community Room on the last Tuesday of every month at 6:30 PM.
3. Story Hour: Lap-Sit Story Hour is held every Tuesday at 10:00 AM for toddlers and Pre-School Story Hour is held every Tuesday at 10:30 AM for pre-school age children. Children gather in the Children’s Room before going into the Community Room where they listen to stories and participate in games, songs, crafts, and other activities which are led by Jane Himmel.
ITEMS LEFT BEHIND
Have you, by chance, left behind a jacket or sweater in one of the library’s coat closets? If you are missing one, please call the library at 453-2341 and describe it to the staff so they can check to see if it is among the “left behind” articles of clothing. Any unclaimed articles of clothing will be donated to Thumb Industries in January.
Monday and Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
GIVING TREE A SUCCESS
The library staff would like to thank the Friends of the Pigeon District Library and the library patrons who donated books for the Giving Tree. A total of 74 books were wrapped for the Christmas season. The library will accept new or gently used books for the Giving Tree at any time of the year. This year thirty-seven children received the gift of reading.
STORY HOUR
There will be no Lap-Sit or Story Hour on December 25, 2012 or January 1, 2013. Sessions for Lap-Sit and PreSchool Story Hour will resume on January 8, 2013. The theme will be “Fun Day”. There is no cost for this service and new families are always welcome. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel.
HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
The library will be closing at noon on Monday, December 24 and will be closed on Tuesday, December 25-Christmas Day. The library will also be closing at noon on Monday, December 31 and will be closed on Tuesday, January 1-New Year Day. Happy Holidays!
HOLIDAY DVD RENTALS
From December 17 – 31, patrons can rent DVDs at half-price for the holiday season. The rental period is still 2 days for a new DVD rental, and 3 days for DVDs that have been in our collection 90 days or more.
FOOD FOR FINES: DECEMB ER 17 – 31
Start the year 2013 free of fines. For every canned/boxed item you bring to the library, we will reduce your fine by $1.00. These non-perishable items will then be given to the local food pantry to replenish their shelves.
BOOKPAGE
The December 2012 issue of BookPage had arrived and can be found in the library’s Information Center. “A monthly general interest book review, BookPage covers the best in new releases. BookPage typically reviews up to 1000000 of each month’s new fiction, nonfiction, business, children’s, audio, and how-to books. The tone is upbeat and literate, focusing on bestsellers as well as discoveries.” BookPage can be accessed through the internet at www.bookpage.com.
ADULT WINTER READING PROGRAM
This is the fifth year for our adult winter reading program which is scheduled for January 15 – March 15, 2013. We think it is a lot of fun for our adult readers, but participation is totally optional. Details will be coming very soon.
COFFEE TIME AT THE LIBRARY
Hot coffee, cocoa, and tea are available on Thursdays in the Reference Room of the library. Come and relax with a cup of coffee, cocoa, or tea while reading the newspaper or visiting with fellow readers.
LIBRARY SERVICES
PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY SERVICES AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC
1. Computer Use: Patrons and visitors wishing to access the Internet must have a signed internet policy on file. There is no usage fee and wireless Internet service is also available.
2. Book Club: The book club meets in the library’s Community Room on the last Tuesday of every month at 6:30 PM.
3. Story Hour: Lap-Sit Story Hour is held every Tuesday at 10:00 AM for toddlers and Pre-School Story Hour is held every Tuesday at 10:30 AM for pre-school age children. Children gather in the Children’s Room before going into the Community Room where they listen to stories and participate in games, songs, crafts, and other activities which are led by Jane Himmel.
ITEMS LEFT BEHIND
Have you, by chance, left behind a jacket or sweater in one of the library’s coat closets? If you are missing one, please call the library at 453-2341 and describe it to the staff so they can check to see if it is among the “left behind” articles of clothing. Any unclaimed articles of clothing will be donated to Thumb Industries in January.
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
LIBRARY HOURS
Monday and Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
GIVING TREE
With the holidays approaching, please consider the “Gift of Reading” by donating a new or gently used book and placing it under our GIVING TREE which is located in the Children’s Room. Book donations are being sought for boys and girls in the following age categories: 0-5, 6-9, and 13-16, with the greatest need in the 13-16 category. Books which are donated will be wrapped by library staff and patrons and will be picked up by the Pigeon Area Food Pantry in time to be delivered to children in time for Christmas. Deadline for dropping off books for the Giving Tree is December 15th.
THE BUGGS – HOLIDAY SING ALONG
Monday, December 10th from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Community Room of the library
The kids are still in school (or you no longer have young kids), you’re ready (or not ready) for the holidays, and you’d like to just “relax” a little. We’ll get in the spirit of the season as we gather ‘round the fireplace and join in singing familiar Christmas carols with Raymond and Susan Bugg. Light refreshments will be provided. Come and enjoy!
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Snow” will be the theme for Tuesday, December 11, 2012. A half-hour Lap-Sit Story Time is held for toddlers at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held at 10:30 AM. In both sessions, children listen to stories and participate in finger plays, songs, and crafts. There is no cost for this service and new families are always welcome. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel.
MADE IN MICHIGAN MARKET DAY
The library is hosting a Made in Michigan Market Day on Friday, December 14th from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. The vendors include Pam Bonke, Laurel De La Rosa, Bill Diller, Ron Dimmitt, Kami House, Misty Wettergren, Jay Montgomery, Jennifer Sroka, Duane Wurst and the Friends of the Pigeon District Library. Handmade and homemade items will be available for purchase including bread, cinnamon rolls, bars and cookies, peanut brittle, honey, jewelry, soaps, spa items, and photographs. Anyone who is interested in registering for a free table should call the library at 989-453-2341.
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS MOVIE AND COOKIE DECORATING
Tuesday, December 18
Movie at 4:30 PM and Cookie Decorating at 5:00 PM
Community Room of the library
Children are invited to come to the library and watch the movie “Charlie Brown Christmas” and decorate some Christmas cookies to take home and share with family members. There is no charge for this event. Please come and join us for some Christmas fun!
BOOKPAGE
The December 2012 issue of BookPage had arrived and can be found in the library’s Information Center. “A monthly general interest book review, BookPage covers the best in new releases. BookPage typically reviews up to 1000000 of each month’s new fiction, nonfiction, business, children’s, audio, and how-to books. The tone is upbeat and literate, focusing on bestsellers as well as discoveries.” BookPage can be accessed through the internet at www.bookpage.com.
LIBRARY SERVICES
PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY SERVICES AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC
1. Computer Use: Patrons and visitors wishing to access the Internet must have a signed internet policy on file. There is no usage fee and wireless Internet service is also available.
2. Book Club: The book club meets in the library’s Community Room on the last Tuesday of every month at 6:30 PM.
3. Story Hour: Lap-Sit Story Hour is held every Tuesday at 10:00 AM for toddlers and Pre-School Story Hour is held every Tuesday at 10:30 AM for pre-school age children. Children gather in the Children’s Room before going into the Community Room where they listen to stories and participate in games, songs, crafts, and other activities which are led by Jane Himmel.
TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTORS
Last year, the library started a program using therapy dogs called “Tail Waggin’ Tutors”. Children in grades K-4 are encouraged to come to the library and read to one of three therapy dogs. Bella is owned by Sandy Chalou, Paddy is owned by Bernie Dezenski, and Reese is owned by Jerry & Yvonne Greer. The goal is to encourage children to read by providing a relaxed, non-judgmental environment where children can feel comfortable reading aloud to a furry friend. The dogs are licensed, certified and insured – one through Therapy Dogs, Inc. and two through Therapy Dogs, International.
Pre-registration is required for the program which is offered on the first Monday and third Thursday of each month between 4:00 PM and 500 PM. A child who signs up for
the program will spend ten minutes reading aloud to one of the therapy dogs (and its handler). Paddy and Reese will be at the library on Thursday, December 20th from
4 PM – 5 PM. If your child is interested in reading to one of our “Tail Waggin’ Tutors” please call the library at 453-2341 to sign-up for an available time slot.
ITEMS LEFT BEHIND
Have you, by chance, left behind a jacket or sweater in one of the library’s coat closets? If you are missing one, please call the library at 453-2341 and describe it to the staff so they can check to see if it is among the “left behind” articles of clothing. Any unclaimed articles of clothing will be donated to Thumb Industries in January.
Monday and Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
GIVING TREE
With the holidays approaching, please consider the “Gift of Reading” by donating a new or gently used book and placing it under our GIVING TREE which is located in the Children’s Room. Book donations are being sought for boys and girls in the following age categories: 0-5, 6-9, and 13-16, with the greatest need in the 13-16 category. Books which are donated will be wrapped by library staff and patrons and will be picked up by the Pigeon Area Food Pantry in time to be delivered to children in time for Christmas. Deadline for dropping off books for the Giving Tree is December 15th.
THE BUGGS – HOLIDAY SING ALONG
Monday, December 10th from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Community Room of the library
The kids are still in school (or you no longer have young kids), you’re ready (or not ready) for the holidays, and you’d like to just “relax” a little. We’ll get in the spirit of the season as we gather ‘round the fireplace and join in singing familiar Christmas carols with Raymond and Susan Bugg. Light refreshments will be provided. Come and enjoy!
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Snow” will be the theme for Tuesday, December 11, 2012. A half-hour Lap-Sit Story Time is held for toddlers at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held at 10:30 AM. In both sessions, children listen to stories and participate in finger plays, songs, and crafts. There is no cost for this service and new families are always welcome. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel.
MADE IN MICHIGAN MARKET DAY
The library is hosting a Made in Michigan Market Day on Friday, December 14th from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. The vendors include Pam Bonke, Laurel De La Rosa, Bill Diller, Ron Dimmitt, Kami House, Misty Wettergren, Jay Montgomery, Jennifer Sroka, Duane Wurst and the Friends of the Pigeon District Library. Handmade and homemade items will be available for purchase including bread, cinnamon rolls, bars and cookies, peanut brittle, honey, jewelry, soaps, spa items, and photographs. Anyone who is interested in registering for a free table should call the library at 989-453-2341.
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS MOVIE AND COOKIE DECORATING
Tuesday, December 18
Movie at 4:30 PM and Cookie Decorating at 5:00 PM
Community Room of the library
Children are invited to come to the library and watch the movie “Charlie Brown Christmas” and decorate some Christmas cookies to take home and share with family members. There is no charge for this event. Please come and join us for some Christmas fun!
BOOKPAGE
The December 2012 issue of BookPage had arrived and can be found in the library’s Information Center. “A monthly general interest book review, BookPage covers the best in new releases. BookPage typically reviews up to 1000000 of each month’s new fiction, nonfiction, business, children’s, audio, and how-to books. The tone is upbeat and literate, focusing on bestsellers as well as discoveries.” BookPage can be accessed through the internet at www.bookpage.com.
LIBRARY SERVICES
PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY SERVICES AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC
1. Computer Use: Patrons and visitors wishing to access the Internet must have a signed internet policy on file. There is no usage fee and wireless Internet service is also available.
2. Book Club: The book club meets in the library’s Community Room on the last Tuesday of every month at 6:30 PM.
3. Story Hour: Lap-Sit Story Hour is held every Tuesday at 10:00 AM for toddlers and Pre-School Story Hour is held every Tuesday at 10:30 AM for pre-school age children. Children gather in the Children’s Room before going into the Community Room where they listen to stories and participate in games, songs, crafts, and other activities which are led by Jane Himmel.
TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTORS
Last year, the library started a program using therapy dogs called “Tail Waggin’ Tutors”. Children in grades K-4 are encouraged to come to the library and read to one of three therapy dogs. Bella is owned by Sandy Chalou, Paddy is owned by Bernie Dezenski, and Reese is owned by Jerry & Yvonne Greer. The goal is to encourage children to read by providing a relaxed, non-judgmental environment where children can feel comfortable reading aloud to a furry friend. The dogs are licensed, certified and insured – one through Therapy Dogs, Inc. and two through Therapy Dogs, International.
Pre-registration is required for the program which is offered on the first Monday and third Thursday of each month between 4:00 PM and 500 PM. A child who signs up for
the program will spend ten minutes reading aloud to one of the therapy dogs (and its handler). Paddy and Reese will be at the library on Thursday, December 20th from
4 PM – 5 PM. If your child is interested in reading to one of our “Tail Waggin’ Tutors” please call the library at 453-2341 to sign-up for an available time slot.
ITEMS LEFT BEHIND
Have you, by chance, left behind a jacket or sweater in one of the library’s coat closets? If you are missing one, please call the library at 453-2341 and describe it to the staff so they can check to see if it is among the “left behind” articles of clothing. Any unclaimed articles of clothing will be donated to Thumb Industries in January.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
LIBRARY HOURS
Monday and Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTORS
Last year, the library started a program using therapy dogs called “Tail Waggin’ Tutors”. Children in grades K-4 are encouraged to come to the library and read to one of three therapy dogs. Bella is owned by Sandy Chalou, Paddy is owned by Bernie Dezenski, and Reese is owned by Jerry & Yvonne Greer. The goal is to encourage children to read by providing a relaxed, non-judgmental environment where children can feel comfortable reading aloud to a furry friend. The dogs are licensed, certified and insured – one through Therapy Dogs, Inc. and two through Therapy Dogs, International.
Pre-registration is required for the program which is offered on the first Monday and third Thursday of each month between 4:00 PM and 500 PM. A child who signs up for
the program will spend ten minutes reading aloud to one of the therapy dogs (and its handler). Paddy and Reese will be at the library on Monday, December 3rd from
4 PM – 5 PM. If your child is interested in reading to one of our “Tail Waggin’ Tutors” please call the library at 453-2341 to sign-up for an available time slot.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Mittens” will be the theme for Tuesday, December 4, 2012. A half-hour Lap-Sit Story Time is held for toddlers at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held at 10:30 AM. In both sessions, children listen to stories and participate in finger plays, songs, and crafts. There is no cost for this service and new families are always welcome. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel.
FREE MOVIE FOR ADULTS
“The Christmas Box”
Tuesday, December 4th at 5:30 PM
The Pigeon District Library Book Club will be hosting a showing of the movie “The Christmas Box” in the Community Room of the library on Tuesday, December 4th at 5:30 PM. Beverages will be served along with treats that anyone wishes to bring and share. For more information please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel.
THE BUGGS – HOLIDAY SING ALONG
Monday, December 10th from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Community Room of the library
The kids are still in school (or you no longer have young kids), you’re ready (or not ready) for the holidays, and you’d like to just “relax” a little. We’ll get in the spirit of the season as we gather ‘round the fireplace and join in singing familiar Christmas carols with Raymond and Susan Bugg. Light refreshments will be provided. Come and enjoy!
MADE IN MICHIGAN MARKET DAY
The library is hosting a Made in Michigan Market Day on Friday, December 14th from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. The vendors include Pam Bonke, Laurel De La Rosa, Bill Diller, Ron Dimmitt, Kami House, Misty Wettergren, Jay Montgomery, Jennifer Sroka, Duane Wurst and the Friends of the Pigeon District Library. Handmade and homemade items will be available for purchase including bread, cinnamon rolls, bars and cookies, peanut brittle, honey, jewelry, soaps, spa items, and photographs. Anyone who is interested in registering for a free table should call the library at 989-453-2341.
LIBRARY SERVICES
PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY SERVICES AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC
1. Computer Use: Patrons and visitors wishing to access the Internet must have a signed internet policy on file. There is no usage fee and wireless Internet service is also available.
2. Book Club: The book club meets in the library’s Community Room on the last Tuesday of every month at 6:30 PM.
3. Story Hour: Lap-Sit Story Hour is held every Tuesday at 10:00 AM for toddlers and Pre-School Story Hour is held every Tuesday at 10:30 AM for pre-school age children. Children gather in the Children’s Room before going into the Community Room where they listen to stories and participate in games, songs, crafts, and other activities which are led by Jane Himmel.
LEARNINGEXPRESS LIBRARY
Do you know what’s available at MeL.org? Click on the MeLCat icon which is on the library’s webpage and then click on the “MeL Home” Link to find a variety of options to choose from. One of the more popular is the Tests and Tutorials button located on the left-hand side of the page. LearningExpress Library’s resources offer practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, eBooks, and information you need to achieve in school, work and life. At the LearningExpress page, on the left hand side, you will find several learning centers which include Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College Preparation, College Students, Popular Software Tutorials, GED Preparation, Workplace Skills Improvement, Occupation Practice Tests, Skill Building for Adults, U.S. Citizenship, and Computer and Internet Basics. To use the website you will need to create a username and password. Since many people are exploring other career fields, the Occupation Practice Tests are extremely helpful. In this area you will discover instantly scored licensing, certification, and aptitude practice tests, online career preparation, and vital information for a wide variety of occupations. You can choose tests, courses, and e-books from the categories below: Air Traffic Controller, Civil Service, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Electrical, Emergency Medical Services, Firefighter, Green Careers, Law Enforcement, Military, Nursing and Allied Health, Legal, Plumbing, Real Estate, Teaching, Test-Taking Skills Improvement, and WorkKeys Preparation.
Monday and Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTORS
Last year, the library started a program using therapy dogs called “Tail Waggin’ Tutors”. Children in grades K-4 are encouraged to come to the library and read to one of three therapy dogs. Bella is owned by Sandy Chalou, Paddy is owned by Bernie Dezenski, and Reese is owned by Jerry & Yvonne Greer. The goal is to encourage children to read by providing a relaxed, non-judgmental environment where children can feel comfortable reading aloud to a furry friend. The dogs are licensed, certified and insured – one through Therapy Dogs, Inc. and two through Therapy Dogs, International.
Pre-registration is required for the program which is offered on the first Monday and third Thursday of each month between 4:00 PM and 500 PM. A child who signs up for
the program will spend ten minutes reading aloud to one of the therapy dogs (and its handler). Paddy and Reese will be at the library on Monday, December 3rd from
4 PM – 5 PM. If your child is interested in reading to one of our “Tail Waggin’ Tutors” please call the library at 453-2341 to sign-up for an available time slot.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Mittens” will be the theme for Tuesday, December 4, 2012. A half-hour Lap-Sit Story Time is held for toddlers at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held at 10:30 AM. In both sessions, children listen to stories and participate in finger plays, songs, and crafts. There is no cost for this service and new families are always welcome. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel.
FREE MOVIE FOR ADULTS
“The Christmas Box”
Tuesday, December 4th at 5:30 PM
The Pigeon District Library Book Club will be hosting a showing of the movie “The Christmas Box” in the Community Room of the library on Tuesday, December 4th at 5:30 PM. Beverages will be served along with treats that anyone wishes to bring and share. For more information please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel.
THE BUGGS – HOLIDAY SING ALONG
Monday, December 10th from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Community Room of the library
The kids are still in school (or you no longer have young kids), you’re ready (or not ready) for the holidays, and you’d like to just “relax” a little. We’ll get in the spirit of the season as we gather ‘round the fireplace and join in singing familiar Christmas carols with Raymond and Susan Bugg. Light refreshments will be provided. Come and enjoy!
MADE IN MICHIGAN MARKET DAY
The library is hosting a Made in Michigan Market Day on Friday, December 14th from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. The vendors include Pam Bonke, Laurel De La Rosa, Bill Diller, Ron Dimmitt, Kami House, Misty Wettergren, Jay Montgomery, Jennifer Sroka, Duane Wurst and the Friends of the Pigeon District Library. Handmade and homemade items will be available for purchase including bread, cinnamon rolls, bars and cookies, peanut brittle, honey, jewelry, soaps, spa items, and photographs. Anyone who is interested in registering for a free table should call the library at 989-453-2341.
LIBRARY SERVICES
PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY SERVICES AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC
1. Computer Use: Patrons and visitors wishing to access the Internet must have a signed internet policy on file. There is no usage fee and wireless Internet service is also available.
2. Book Club: The book club meets in the library’s Community Room on the last Tuesday of every month at 6:30 PM.
3. Story Hour: Lap-Sit Story Hour is held every Tuesday at 10:00 AM for toddlers and Pre-School Story Hour is held every Tuesday at 10:30 AM for pre-school age children. Children gather in the Children’s Room before going into the Community Room where they listen to stories and participate in games, songs, crafts, and other activities which are led by Jane Himmel.
LEARNINGEXPRESS LIBRARY
Do you know what’s available at MeL.org? Click on the MeLCat icon which is on the library’s webpage and then click on the “MeL Home” Link to find a variety of options to choose from. One of the more popular is the Tests and Tutorials button located on the left-hand side of the page. LearningExpress Library’s resources offer practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, eBooks, and information you need to achieve in school, work and life. At the LearningExpress page, on the left hand side, you will find several learning centers which include Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College Preparation, College Students, Popular Software Tutorials, GED Preparation, Workplace Skills Improvement, Occupation Practice Tests, Skill Building for Adults, U.S. Citizenship, and Computer and Internet Basics. To use the website you will need to create a username and password. Since many people are exploring other career fields, the Occupation Practice Tests are extremely helpful. In this area you will discover instantly scored licensing, certification, and aptitude practice tests, online career preparation, and vital information for a wide variety of occupations. You can choose tests, courses, and e-books from the categories below: Air Traffic Controller, Civil Service, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Electrical, Emergency Medical Services, Firefighter, Green Careers, Law Enforcement, Military, Nursing and Allied Health, Legal, Plumbing, Real Estate, Teaching, Test-Taking Skills Improvement, and WorkKeys Preparation.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
LIBRARY HOURS
Monday and Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
MADE IN MICHIGAN MARKET DAY
The library is hosting a Made in Michigan Market Day on Friday, December 14th from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM that will feature handmade/homemade items-bread, cookies, crafts, honey, jewelry, and peanut brittle. Anyone who is interested in registering for a table should call the library at 989-453-2341.
FREE MOVIE FOR ADULTS
“The Christmas Box”
Tuesday, December 4th at 5:30 PM
The Pigeon District Library Book Club will be hosting a showing of the movie “The Christmas Box” in the Community Room of the library on Tuesday, December 4th at 5:30 PM. Beverages will be served along with treats that anyone wishes to bring and share. For more information please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel.
THE BUGGS – HOLIDAY SING ALONG
Monday, December 10th from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Community Room of the Library
The kids are still in school (or you no longer have young kids), you’re ready (or not ready) for the holidays, and you’d like to just “relax” a little. We’ll get in the spirit of the season as we gather ‘round the fireplace and join in singing familiar Christmas carols with Raymond and Susan Bugg. Light refreshments will be provided. Come and enjoy!
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Nutrition” will be the theme for Tuesday, November 27, 2012. A half-hour Lap-Sit Story Time is held for toddlers at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held at 10:30 AM. In both sessions, children listen to stories and participate in finger plays, songs, and crafts. There is no cost for this service and new families are always welcome. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel.
TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTORS
Last year, the library started a program using therapy dogs called “Tail Waggin’ Tutors”. Children in grades K-4 are encouraged to come to the library and read to one of three therapy dogs. Bella is owned by Sandy Chalou, Paddy is owned by Bernie Dezenski, and Reese is owned by Jerry & Yvonne Greer. The goal is to encourage children to read by providing a relaxed, non-judgmental environment where children can feel comfortable reading aloud to a furry friend. The dogs are licensed, certified and insured – one through Therapy Dogs, Inc. and two through Therapy Dogs, International.
Pre-registration is required for the program which is offered on the first Monday and third Thursday of each month between 4:00 PM and 500 PM. A child who signs up for
the program will spend ten minutes reading aloud to one of the therapy dogs (and its handler). Paddy and Reese will be at the library on Monday, December 3rd from
4 PM – 5 PM. If your child is interested in reading to one of our “Tail Waggin’ Tutors” please call the library at 453-2341 to sign-up for an available time slot.
LIBRARY SERVICES
PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY SERVICES AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC
1. Computer Use: Patrons and visitors wishing to access the Internet must have a signed internet policy on file. There is no usage fee and wireless Internet service is also available.
2. Book Club: The book club meets in the library’s Community Room on the last Tuesday of every month at 6:30 PM.
3. Story Hour: Lap-Sit Story Hour is held every Tuesday at 10:00 AM for toddlers and Pre-School Story Hour is held every Tuesday at 10:30 AM for pre-school are children. Children gather in the Children’s Room before going to the Community Room where they listen to stories and participate in games, songs, crafts, and other activities which are led by Jane Himmel.
LEARNINGEXPRESS LIBRARY
Do you know what’s available at MeL.org? Click on the MeLCat icon which is on the library’s webpage and then click on the “MeL Home” Link to find a variety of options to chose from. One of the more popular is the Tests and Tutorials button located on the left-hand side of the page. LearningExpress Library’s resources offer practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, eBooks, and information you need to achieve in school, work and life. At the LearningExpress page, on the left hand side, you will find several learning centers which include Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College Preparation, College Students, Popular Software Tutorials, GED Preparation, Workplace Skills Improvement, Occupation Practice Tests, Skill Building for Adults, U.S. Citizenship, and Computer and Internet Basics. To use the website you will need to create a username and password. Since many people are exploring other career fields, the Occupation Practice Tests are extremely helpful. In this area you will discover instantly scored licensing, certification, and aptitude practice tests, online career preparation, and vital information for a wide variety of occupations. You can choose tests, courses, and e-books from the categories below: Air Traffic Controller, Civil Service, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Electrical, Emergency Medical Services, Firefighter, Green Careers, Law Enforcement, Military, Nursing and Allied Health, Legal, Plumbing, Real Estate, Teaching, Test-Taking Skills Improvement, and WorkKeys Preparation.
Monday and Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
MADE IN MICHIGAN MARKET DAY
The library is hosting a Made in Michigan Market Day on Friday, December 14th from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM that will feature handmade/homemade items-bread, cookies, crafts, honey, jewelry, and peanut brittle. Anyone who is interested in registering for a table should call the library at 989-453-2341.
FREE MOVIE FOR ADULTS
“The Christmas Box”
Tuesday, December 4th at 5:30 PM
The Pigeon District Library Book Club will be hosting a showing of the movie “The Christmas Box” in the Community Room of the library on Tuesday, December 4th at 5:30 PM. Beverages will be served along with treats that anyone wishes to bring and share. For more information please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel.
THE BUGGS – HOLIDAY SING ALONG
Monday, December 10th from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Community Room of the Library
The kids are still in school (or you no longer have young kids), you’re ready (or not ready) for the holidays, and you’d like to just “relax” a little. We’ll get in the spirit of the season as we gather ‘round the fireplace and join in singing familiar Christmas carols with Raymond and Susan Bugg. Light refreshments will be provided. Come and enjoy!
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Nutrition” will be the theme for Tuesday, November 27, 2012. A half-hour Lap-Sit Story Time is held for toddlers at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held at 10:30 AM. In both sessions, children listen to stories and participate in finger plays, songs, and crafts. There is no cost for this service and new families are always welcome. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel.
TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTORS
Last year, the library started a program using therapy dogs called “Tail Waggin’ Tutors”. Children in grades K-4 are encouraged to come to the library and read to one of three therapy dogs. Bella is owned by Sandy Chalou, Paddy is owned by Bernie Dezenski, and Reese is owned by Jerry & Yvonne Greer. The goal is to encourage children to read by providing a relaxed, non-judgmental environment where children can feel comfortable reading aloud to a furry friend. The dogs are licensed, certified and insured – one through Therapy Dogs, Inc. and two through Therapy Dogs, International.
Pre-registration is required for the program which is offered on the first Monday and third Thursday of each month between 4:00 PM and 500 PM. A child who signs up for
the program will spend ten minutes reading aloud to one of the therapy dogs (and its handler). Paddy and Reese will be at the library on Monday, December 3rd from
4 PM – 5 PM. If your child is interested in reading to one of our “Tail Waggin’ Tutors” please call the library at 453-2341 to sign-up for an available time slot.
LIBRARY SERVICES
PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY SERVICES AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC
1. Computer Use: Patrons and visitors wishing to access the Internet must have a signed internet policy on file. There is no usage fee and wireless Internet service is also available.
2. Book Club: The book club meets in the library’s Community Room on the last Tuesday of every month at 6:30 PM.
3. Story Hour: Lap-Sit Story Hour is held every Tuesday at 10:00 AM for toddlers and Pre-School Story Hour is held every Tuesday at 10:30 AM for pre-school are children. Children gather in the Children’s Room before going to the Community Room where they listen to stories and participate in games, songs, crafts, and other activities which are led by Jane Himmel.
LEARNINGEXPRESS LIBRARY
Do you know what’s available at MeL.org? Click on the MeLCat icon which is on the library’s webpage and then click on the “MeL Home” Link to find a variety of options to chose from. One of the more popular is the Tests and Tutorials button located on the left-hand side of the page. LearningExpress Library’s resources offer practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, eBooks, and information you need to achieve in school, work and life. At the LearningExpress page, on the left hand side, you will find several learning centers which include Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College Preparation, College Students, Popular Software Tutorials, GED Preparation, Workplace Skills Improvement, Occupation Practice Tests, Skill Building for Adults, U.S. Citizenship, and Computer and Internet Basics. To use the website you will need to create a username and password. Since many people are exploring other career fields, the Occupation Practice Tests are extremely helpful. In this area you will discover instantly scored licensing, certification, and aptitude practice tests, online career preparation, and vital information for a wide variety of occupations. You can choose tests, courses, and e-books from the categories below: Air Traffic Controller, Civil Service, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Electrical, Emergency Medical Services, Firefighter, Green Careers, Law Enforcement, Military, Nursing and Allied Health, Legal, Plumbing, Real Estate, Teaching, Test-Taking Skills Improvement, and WorkKeys Preparation.
Monday, October 29, 2012
LIBRARY HOURS
Monday and Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
THURSDAY REFRESHMENTS
Hot coffee, cocoa, spiced apple cider and tea are available on Thursdays in the Reference Room of the library. Come and relax with a hot cup of coffee, cocoa, spiced apple cider or tea while studying, reading the newspaper or visiting with fellow readers.
TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTORS: NOVEMBER 5TH
Last year, the library started a program using therapy dogs called “Tail Waggin’ Tutors”. Children in grades K-4 are encouraged to come to the library and read to one of three therapy dogs. Bella is owned by Sandy Chalou, Paddy is owned by Bernie Dezenski, and Reese is owned by Jerry & Yvonne Greer. The goal is to encourage children to read by providing a relaxed, non-judgmental environment where children can feel comfortable reading aloud to a furry friend. The dogs are licensed, certified and insured – one through Therapy Dogs, Inc. and two through Therapy Dogs, International.
Pre-registration is required for the program which is offered on the first Monday and third Thursday of each month between 4:00 PM and 500 PM. A child who signs up for the program will spend ten minutes reading aloud to one of the therapy dogs (and its handler). If your child is interested in reading to one of our “Tail Waggin’ Tutors” on Monday, November 5th, please call the library at 453-2341 to sign-up for an available time slot.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Hug-a-Bear Day” will be the theme for Tuesday, November 6, 2012. A half-hour Lap-Sit Story Time is held for toddlers at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held at 10:30 AM. In both sessions, children listen to stories and participate in finger plays, songs, and crafts. There is no cost for this service and new families are always welcome. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel.
FREE FAMILY MOVIE
Thursday, November 8th at 4:30 PM
“Arthur Christmas” Rated: PG Time: 97 Minutes
“How can Santa deliver billions of presents to the whole-world in just one night? With army of one million combat-style Field Elves and a vast, state-of-the-art control center under the ice of the North Pole! So how could this incredible operation have missed one child? To Santa's young son, Arthur, it threatens to end the magic of Christmas. With retired Grandsanta, a rebellious young elf, an old sleigh and some untrained reindeer, Arthur sets out on a crazy mission to deliver the last present!”
MARKET DAY-NOVEMBER 10TH
The library will be hosting a Market Day on Saturday, November 10th from
10 AM–1 PM which will feature handmade/homemade items and produce from the garden. If you are interested in reserving no-fee table space for this event, please call the library at 989-453-2341.
LIFELINE SCREENING-NOV. 13
To receive a $10 discount on screening package #1 or #2, stop by the library to pick-up a pre-registration form.
FRIENDS OF THE PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY MEETING
You can support your library by becoming a member of the Friends of the Pigeon District Library. Initial membership is $10.00 and then $5.00 each year thereafter. Join us at our next meeting on Thursday, November 15 at 5:00 PM.
CIRCULATION
Circulation for September 2012 included 1,333 Books, 6 Toys, 3 Discovery Packs, 44 New DVD Rentals, 70 Audio and CDs, 58 Magazines, 194 Internet Users, 163 Old DVD Rentals, 8 Puzzles, 394 New materials, 50 Non-Fiction Videos and DVDs, and 187 Video Rentals. Income received included $87.90 from Copier, $150.15 from Fines, and $63.00 from Faxes. Statistics included 19 OverDrive Audio Books, 114 E-books, 2 NewsBank Newspaper article accessed, 278 items borrowed and 340 items loaned to other libraries through the Valley Library Consortium, 70 items borrowed and 34 loaned through the MelCat System, and 1 item loaned through the Peabody System. Fourteen registrations for the month included Caseville 4, City of Caseville 1, Oliver 4, Winsor 3, Grant-1 Limited Use Library Card, and Novesta-1 Limited Use Library Card.
OVERDRIVE APP AVILABLE FOR NOOK USERS
Borrowing eBooks and audiobooks from the library just got a whole lot easier
for users of the NOOK HD, NOOK HD+, NOOK Tablet™ and NOOK Color™. Recently, Barnes & Noble added the OverDrive Media Console app to the NOOK Apps™ storefront. This NOOK app enables users to wirelessly borrow eBooks and MP3 audiobooks from the library.
All NOOK devices—including NOOK 1st Edition,NOOK Simple Touch and NOOK
Simple Touch with GlowLight—have always enabled users to read eBooks
borrowed from libraries, but the process required sideloading the files from
a computer using Adobe Digital Editions and a USB cable. Now users of NOOK
HD, NOOK HD+, NOOK Tablet and NOOK Color can borrow eBooks and audiobooks wirelessly using the OverDrive app.
Users can visit the NOOK Apps storefront to install the free OverDrive Media
Console app. The app enables users to locate our library, browse or search
our eBook and MP3 audiobook collection and, after entering a valid library
card ID, check out and download the title.
Monday and Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
THURSDAY REFRESHMENTS
Hot coffee, cocoa, spiced apple cider and tea are available on Thursdays in the Reference Room of the library. Come and relax with a hot cup of coffee, cocoa, spiced apple cider or tea while studying, reading the newspaper or visiting with fellow readers.
TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTORS: NOVEMBER 5TH
Last year, the library started a program using therapy dogs called “Tail Waggin’ Tutors”. Children in grades K-4 are encouraged to come to the library and read to one of three therapy dogs. Bella is owned by Sandy Chalou, Paddy is owned by Bernie Dezenski, and Reese is owned by Jerry & Yvonne Greer. The goal is to encourage children to read by providing a relaxed, non-judgmental environment where children can feel comfortable reading aloud to a furry friend. The dogs are licensed, certified and insured – one through Therapy Dogs, Inc. and two through Therapy Dogs, International.
Pre-registration is required for the program which is offered on the first Monday and third Thursday of each month between 4:00 PM and 500 PM. A child who signs up for the program will spend ten minutes reading aloud to one of the therapy dogs (and its handler). If your child is interested in reading to one of our “Tail Waggin’ Tutors” on Monday, November 5th, please call the library at 453-2341 to sign-up for an available time slot.
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Hug-a-Bear Day” will be the theme for Tuesday, November 6, 2012. A half-hour Lap-Sit Story Time is held for toddlers at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held at 10:30 AM. In both sessions, children listen to stories and participate in finger plays, songs, and crafts. There is no cost for this service and new families are always welcome. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel.
FREE FAMILY MOVIE
Thursday, November 8th at 4:30 PM
“Arthur Christmas” Rated: PG Time: 97 Minutes
“How can Santa deliver billions of presents to the whole-world in just one night? With army of one million combat-style Field Elves and a vast, state-of-the-art control center under the ice of the North Pole! So how could this incredible operation have missed one child? To Santa's young son, Arthur, it threatens to end the magic of Christmas. With retired Grandsanta, a rebellious young elf, an old sleigh and some untrained reindeer, Arthur sets out on a crazy mission to deliver the last present!”
MARKET DAY-NOVEMBER 10TH
The library will be hosting a Market Day on Saturday, November 10th from
10 AM–1 PM which will feature handmade/homemade items and produce from the garden. If you are interested in reserving no-fee table space for this event, please call the library at 989-453-2341.
LIFELINE SCREENING-NOV. 13
To receive a $10 discount on screening package #1 or #2, stop by the library to pick-up a pre-registration form.
FRIENDS OF THE PIGEON DISTRICT LIBRARY MEETING
You can support your library by becoming a member of the Friends of the Pigeon District Library. Initial membership is $10.00 and then $5.00 each year thereafter. Join us at our next meeting on Thursday, November 15 at 5:00 PM.
CIRCULATION
Circulation for September 2012 included 1,333 Books, 6 Toys, 3 Discovery Packs, 44 New DVD Rentals, 70 Audio and CDs, 58 Magazines, 194 Internet Users, 163 Old DVD Rentals, 8 Puzzles, 394 New materials, 50 Non-Fiction Videos and DVDs, and 187 Video Rentals. Income received included $87.90 from Copier, $150.15 from Fines, and $63.00 from Faxes. Statistics included 19 OverDrive Audio Books, 114 E-books, 2 NewsBank Newspaper article accessed, 278 items borrowed and 340 items loaned to other libraries through the Valley Library Consortium, 70 items borrowed and 34 loaned through the MelCat System, and 1 item loaned through the Peabody System. Fourteen registrations for the month included Caseville 4, City of Caseville 1, Oliver 4, Winsor 3, Grant-1 Limited Use Library Card, and Novesta-1 Limited Use Library Card.
OVERDRIVE APP AVILABLE FOR NOOK USERS
Borrowing eBooks and audiobooks from the library just got a whole lot easier
for users of the NOOK HD, NOOK HD+, NOOK Tablet™ and NOOK Color™. Recently, Barnes & Noble added the OverDrive Media Console app to the NOOK Apps™ storefront. This NOOK app enables users to wirelessly borrow eBooks and MP3 audiobooks from the library.
All NOOK devices—including NOOK 1st Edition,NOOK Simple Touch and NOOK
Simple Touch with GlowLight—have always enabled users to read eBooks
borrowed from libraries, but the process required sideloading the files from
a computer using Adobe Digital Editions and a USB cable. Now users of NOOK
HD, NOOK HD+, NOOK Tablet and NOOK Color can borrow eBooks and audiobooks wirelessly using the OverDrive app.
Users can visit the NOOK Apps storefront to install the free OverDrive Media
Console app. The app enables users to locate our library, browse or search
our eBook and MP3 audiobook collection and, after entering a valid library
card ID, check out and download the title.
Friday, October 26, 2012
LIBRARY HOURS
Monday and Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
FOPDL HALLOWEEN COOKIE SALES-OCTOBER 30TH
Friends of the Pigeon District Library will be having their annual Halloween Cookie Sale on Tuesday, October 30th. Cookie bags will be on sale for $1 per bag. All proceeds benefit the Pigeon District Library
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Orange Day” will be the theme for Tuesday, October 30th. A half-hour Lap-Sit Story Time is held for toddlers at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held at 10:30 AM. In both sessions, children listen to stories and participate in finger plays, songs, and crafts. There is no cost for this service and new families are always welcome. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel.
BOOK CLUB
The book for discussion at the October meeting will be “No Time to Wave Goodbye” by Jacquelyn Mitchard. The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, October 30 at 6:30 PM. If you or someone you know would like to join us for a discussion on this book, please call the library and ask for Jane Himmel.
THURSDAY REFRESHMENTS
Hot coffee, cocoa, spiced apple cider and tea are available on Thursdays in the Reference Room of the library. Come and relax with a hot cup of coffee, cocoa, spiced apple cider or tea while studying, reading the newspaper or visiting with fellow readers.
USED BOOK SALE
The Friends of the Pigeon District Library will be having its November Used Book Sale
On Saturday, November 3rd, 2012, in the Reference Room of the library from
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Prices range from $.25 to $3.00. Also, don’t forget the
On-Going Used Book Sale. Selected hardcover and paperback books are always on the bookshelves near the Circulation Counter.
TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTORS: NOVEMBER 5TH
Last year, the library started a program using therapy dogs called “Tail Waggin’ Tutors”. Children in grades K-4 are encouraged to come to the library and read to one of three therapy dogs. Bella is owned by Sandy Chalou, Paddy is owned by Bernie Dezenski, and Reese is owned by Jerry & Yvonne Greer. The goal is to encourage children to read by providing a relaxed, non-judgmental environment where children can feel comfortable reading aloud to a furry friend. The dogs are licensed, certified and insured – one through Therapy Dogs, Inc. and two through Therapy Dogs, International.
Pre-registration is required for the program which is offered on the first Monday and third Thursday of each month between 4:00 PM and 500 PM. A child who signs up for the program will spend ten minutes reading aloud to one of the therapy dogs (and its handler). If your child is interested in reading to one of our “Tail Waggin’ Tutors” on Monday, November 5th, please call the library at 453-2341 to sign-up for an available time slot.
FREE FAMILY MOVIE
Thursday, November 8th at 4:30 PM
“Arthur Christmas” Rated: PG Time: 97 Minutes
“How can Santa deliver billions of presents to the whole-world in just one night? With army of one million combat-style Field Elves and a vast, state-of-the-art control center under the ice of the North Pole! So how could this incredible operation have missed one child? To Santa's young son, Arthur, it threatens to end the magic of Christmas. With retired Grandsanta, a rebellious young elf, an old sleigh and some untrained reindeer, Arthur sets out on a crazy mission to deliver the last present!”
MARKET DAY-NOVEMBER 10TH
The library will be hosting a Market Day on Saturday, November 10th from
10 AM–1 PM which will feature handmade/homemade items and produce from the garden. If you are interested in reserving table space for this event, please call the library at 989-453-2341.
OVERDRIVE APP AVILABLE FOR NOOK USERS
Borrowing eBooks and audiobooks from the library just got a whole lot easier
for users of the NOOK HD, NOOK HD+, NOOK Tablet™ and NOOK Color™. Recently, Barnes & Noble added the OverDrive Media Console app to the NOOK Apps™ storefront. This NOOK app enables users to wirelessly borrow eBooks and MP3 audiobooks from the library.
All NOOK devices—including NOOK 1st Edition,NOOK Simple Touch and NOOK
Simple Touch with GlowLight—have always enabled users to read eBooks
borrowed from libraries, but the process required sideloading the files from
a computer using Adobe Digital Editions and a USB cable. Now users of NOOK
HD, NOOK HD+, NOOK Tablet and NOOK Color can borrow eBooks and audiobooks wirelessly using the OverDrive app.
Users can visit the NOOK Apps storefront to install the free OverDrive Media
Console app. The app enables users to locate our library, browse or search
our eBook and MP3 audiobook collection and, after entering a valid library
card ID, check out and download the title.
Monday and Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
FOPDL HALLOWEEN COOKIE SALES-OCTOBER 30TH
Friends of the Pigeon District Library will be having their annual Halloween Cookie Sale on Tuesday, October 30th. Cookie bags will be on sale for $1 per bag. All proceeds benefit the Pigeon District Library
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Orange Day” will be the theme for Tuesday, October 30th. A half-hour Lap-Sit Story Time is held for toddlers at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held at 10:30 AM. In both sessions, children listen to stories and participate in finger plays, songs, and crafts. There is no cost for this service and new families are always welcome. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel.
BOOK CLUB
The book for discussion at the October meeting will be “No Time to Wave Goodbye” by Jacquelyn Mitchard. The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, October 30 at 6:30 PM. If you or someone you know would like to join us for a discussion on this book, please call the library and ask for Jane Himmel.
THURSDAY REFRESHMENTS
Hot coffee, cocoa, spiced apple cider and tea are available on Thursdays in the Reference Room of the library. Come and relax with a hot cup of coffee, cocoa, spiced apple cider or tea while studying, reading the newspaper or visiting with fellow readers.
USED BOOK SALE
The Friends of the Pigeon District Library will be having its November Used Book Sale
On Saturday, November 3rd, 2012, in the Reference Room of the library from
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Prices range from $.25 to $3.00. Also, don’t forget the
On-Going Used Book Sale. Selected hardcover and paperback books are always on the bookshelves near the Circulation Counter.
TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTORS: NOVEMBER 5TH
Last year, the library started a program using therapy dogs called “Tail Waggin’ Tutors”. Children in grades K-4 are encouraged to come to the library and read to one of three therapy dogs. Bella is owned by Sandy Chalou, Paddy is owned by Bernie Dezenski, and Reese is owned by Jerry & Yvonne Greer. The goal is to encourage children to read by providing a relaxed, non-judgmental environment where children can feel comfortable reading aloud to a furry friend. The dogs are licensed, certified and insured – one through Therapy Dogs, Inc. and two through Therapy Dogs, International.
Pre-registration is required for the program which is offered on the first Monday and third Thursday of each month between 4:00 PM and 500 PM. A child who signs up for the program will spend ten minutes reading aloud to one of the therapy dogs (and its handler). If your child is interested in reading to one of our “Tail Waggin’ Tutors” on Monday, November 5th, please call the library at 453-2341 to sign-up for an available time slot.
FREE FAMILY MOVIE
Thursday, November 8th at 4:30 PM
“Arthur Christmas” Rated: PG Time: 97 Minutes
“How can Santa deliver billions of presents to the whole-world in just one night? With army of one million combat-style Field Elves and a vast, state-of-the-art control center under the ice of the North Pole! So how could this incredible operation have missed one child? To Santa's young son, Arthur, it threatens to end the magic of Christmas. With retired Grandsanta, a rebellious young elf, an old sleigh and some untrained reindeer, Arthur sets out on a crazy mission to deliver the last present!”
MARKET DAY-NOVEMBER 10TH
The library will be hosting a Market Day on Saturday, November 10th from
10 AM–1 PM which will feature handmade/homemade items and produce from the garden. If you are interested in reserving table space for this event, please call the library at 989-453-2341.
OVERDRIVE APP AVILABLE FOR NOOK USERS
Borrowing eBooks and audiobooks from the library just got a whole lot easier
for users of the NOOK HD, NOOK HD+, NOOK Tablet™ and NOOK Color™. Recently, Barnes & Noble added the OverDrive Media Console app to the NOOK Apps™ storefront. This NOOK app enables users to wirelessly borrow eBooks and MP3 audiobooks from the library.
All NOOK devices—including NOOK 1st Edition,NOOK Simple Touch and NOOK
Simple Touch with GlowLight—have always enabled users to read eBooks
borrowed from libraries, but the process required sideloading the files from
a computer using Adobe Digital Editions and a USB cable. Now users of NOOK
HD, NOOK HD+, NOOK Tablet and NOOK Color can borrow eBooks and audiobooks wirelessly using the OverDrive app.
Users can visit the NOOK Apps storefront to install the free OverDrive Media
Console app. The app enables users to locate our library, browse or search
our eBook and MP3 audiobook collection and, after entering a valid library
card ID, check out and download the title.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
LIBRARY HOURS
Monday and Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Fire Safety” will be the theme for Tuesday, October 9th. A half-hour Lap-Sit Story Time is held for toddlers at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held at 10:30 AM. In both sessions, children listen to stories and participate in finger plays, songs, and crafts. There is no cost for this service and new families are always welcome. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel.
THURSDAY REFRESHMENTS
Hot coffee, cocoa, and tea are available on Thursdays in the Reference Room of the library. Come and relax with a cup of coffee, cocoa, or tea while studying, reading the newspaper or visiting with fellow readers.
HONOR FLIGHT MICHIGAN: THE LEGACY
Honor Flight Michigan – The Legacy Documentary tells the life stories of several
Michigan soldiers who served their country some 60 years ago during WWII and
then documents their all expenses paid Honor Flight to see the WWII memorial
in Washington D.C., courtesy of Honor Flight Michigan. The documentary includes appearances by Colin Powell, Senator Bob Dole, Honor Flight Michigan Board Members and founder, the late Dave Cameron.
This amazing film was written, directed, filmed and edited by two Michigan Film
Makers – Gabe Downey and Jon Mellow in honor of their grandfathers, both
decorated WWII heroes. It includes a beautiful poignant soundtrack by
Michigan composer James Stonehouse. To learn more about the film visit www.thelegacydocumentary.com
Join us in honoring the Legacy of Michigan’s World War II Heroes and Honor
Flight Michigan who provided their trip of a lifetime. On Tuesday, October 16th at
2 PM “Honor Flight Michigan - The Legacy” documentary will be shown on the 7’ x 7’ screen in the Community Room of the Pigeon District Library, 7236 Nitz Street, Pigeon.
Admission is free and light refreshments will be served.
TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTORS: OCTOBER 18TH
Last year, the library started a program using therapy dogs called “Tail Waggin’ Tutors”. Children in grades K-4 are encouraged to come to the library and read to one of three therapy dogs. Bella is owned by Sandy Chalou, Paddy is owned by Bernie Dezenski, and Reese is owned by Jerry & Yvonne Greer. The goal is to encourage children to read by providing a relaxed, non-judgmental environment where children can feel comfortable reading aloud to a furry friend. The dogs are licensed, certified and insured – one through Therapy Dogs, Inc. and two through Therapy Dogs, International.
Pre-registration is required for the program which will be offered this month on Thursday, October 18th and in November it will be offered the first Monday and third Thursday of each month between 4:00 PM and 500 PM. A child who signs up for the program will spend ten minutes reading aloud to one of the therapy dogs (and its handler). If your child is interested in reading to one of our “Tail Waggin’ Tutors” on Thursday, September 18th, please call the library at 453-2341 to sign-up for an available time slot.
FREE FAMILY MOVIE
Tuesday, October 16 at 4:30 PM
Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted Rated: PG Time: 93 Minutes
“The film opens with the penguins and lemur King Julien XIII flying off in a monkey-powered plane to visit the casinos of Monte Carlo, leaving Alex, Marty, Gloria, and Melman back in Africa awaiting their return. When the penguins don't come back, the lion, zebra, hippo, and giraffe go after them and descend on the casino in their typically bumbling fashion.”
HURON AREA WRITERS GROUP (HAWG)
The Huron Area Writers Group will be having their monthly meeting October 18 at 6:30 PM. All writers, no matter what skill level, are invited to the HAWG meeting.
CIRCULATION
Circulation for August 2012 included 1, 535 Books, 24 Toys, 10 Discovery Packs, 43 New DVD Rentals, 96 Audio and CDs, 82 Magazines, 266 Internet Users, 192 Old DVD Rentals, 2 Puzzles, 460 New Materials, 25 Non-Fiction Videos and DVDs, and 246 Video Rentals. Statistics included 258 borrowed and 388 loaned to other libraries through the Valley Library Consortium, 11 items borrowed and 8 loaned through the MelCat System. Income received included $98.20 from Copier, $194.75 from Fines, and $65.00 from Faxes. Twenty-three registrations for the month included Caseville 6, City of Caseville 2, Fairhaven 2, McKinley 2, Oliver 5, and Winsor 3.
Monday and Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
LAP-SIT STORY TIME AND PRE-SCHOOL STORY HOUR
“Fire Safety” will be the theme for Tuesday, October 9th. A half-hour Lap-Sit Story Time is held for toddlers at 10:00 AM with parent and child attending the story time and Pre-School Story Hour is held at 10:30 AM. In both sessions, children listen to stories and participate in finger plays, songs, and crafts. There is no cost for this service and new families are always welcome. For more information, please call the library at 453-2341 and ask for Jane Himmel.
THURSDAY REFRESHMENTS
Hot coffee, cocoa, and tea are available on Thursdays in the Reference Room of the library. Come and relax with a cup of coffee, cocoa, or tea while studying, reading the newspaper or visiting with fellow readers.
HONOR FLIGHT MICHIGAN: THE LEGACY
Honor Flight Michigan – The Legacy Documentary tells the life stories of several
Michigan soldiers who served their country some 60 years ago during WWII and
then documents their all expenses paid Honor Flight to see the WWII memorial
in Washington D.C., courtesy of Honor Flight Michigan. The documentary includes appearances by Colin Powell, Senator Bob Dole, Honor Flight Michigan Board Members and founder, the late Dave Cameron.
This amazing film was written, directed, filmed and edited by two Michigan Film
Makers – Gabe Downey and Jon Mellow in honor of their grandfathers, both
decorated WWII heroes. It includes a beautiful poignant soundtrack by
Michigan composer James Stonehouse. To learn more about the film visit www.thelegacydocumentary.com
Join us in honoring the Legacy of Michigan’s World War II Heroes and Honor
Flight Michigan who provided their trip of a lifetime. On Tuesday, October 16th at
2 PM “Honor Flight Michigan - The Legacy” documentary will be shown on the 7’ x 7’ screen in the Community Room of the Pigeon District Library, 7236 Nitz Street, Pigeon.
Admission is free and light refreshments will be served.
TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTORS: OCTOBER 18TH
Last year, the library started a program using therapy dogs called “Tail Waggin’ Tutors”. Children in grades K-4 are encouraged to come to the library and read to one of three therapy dogs. Bella is owned by Sandy Chalou, Paddy is owned by Bernie Dezenski, and Reese is owned by Jerry & Yvonne Greer. The goal is to encourage children to read by providing a relaxed, non-judgmental environment where children can feel comfortable reading aloud to a furry friend. The dogs are licensed, certified and insured – one through Therapy Dogs, Inc. and two through Therapy Dogs, International.
Pre-registration is required for the program which will be offered this month on Thursday, October 18th and in November it will be offered the first Monday and third Thursday of each month between 4:00 PM and 500 PM. A child who signs up for the program will spend ten minutes reading aloud to one of the therapy dogs (and its handler). If your child is interested in reading to one of our “Tail Waggin’ Tutors” on Thursday, September 18th, please call the library at 453-2341 to sign-up for an available time slot.
FREE FAMILY MOVIE
Tuesday, October 16 at 4:30 PM
Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted Rated: PG Time: 93 Minutes
“The film opens with the penguins and lemur King Julien XIII flying off in a monkey-powered plane to visit the casinos of Monte Carlo, leaving Alex, Marty, Gloria, and Melman back in Africa awaiting their return. When the penguins don't come back, the lion, zebra, hippo, and giraffe go after them and descend on the casino in their typically bumbling fashion.”
HURON AREA WRITERS GROUP (HAWG)
The Huron Area Writers Group will be having their monthly meeting October 18 at 6:30 PM. All writers, no matter what skill level, are invited to the HAWG meeting.
CIRCULATION
Circulation for August 2012 included 1, 535 Books, 24 Toys, 10 Discovery Packs, 43 New DVD Rentals, 96 Audio and CDs, 82 Magazines, 266 Internet Users, 192 Old DVD Rentals, 2 Puzzles, 460 New Materials, 25 Non-Fiction Videos and DVDs, and 246 Video Rentals. Statistics included 258 borrowed and 388 loaned to other libraries through the Valley Library Consortium, 11 items borrowed and 8 loaned through the MelCat System. Income received included $98.20 from Copier, $194.75 from Fines, and $65.00 from Faxes. Twenty-three registrations for the month included Caseville 6, City of Caseville 2, Fairhaven 2, McKinley 2, Oliver 5, and Winsor 3.
Thursday, September 20, 2012
NEW LIBRARY MATERIALS
FICTION
Black
Dahlia and White Rose by Joyce Carol Oates
Bridesmaid by Beverly Lewis
Fool
Me Twice by Robert B. Parker
Garment
of Shadows by Laurie King
The
Janus Reprisal by Robert Ludlum
Line
of Fire by Stephen White
Odd
Apocalypse by Dean Koontz
Tigers
Claw by Dale Brown
Time
Keeper by Mitch Albom
Tombs by Clive Cussler
A
Wanted Man by Lee Child
You
Don’t Want to Know by Lisa Jackson
Large-Print Fiction
The Amish Bride by Mindy Starns Clark
Bones are Forever by Kathy Reichs
Creole Belle by James Lee Burke
Faithful to Laura by Kathleen Fuller
Fool Me Twice by Robert B. Parker
Matchmaker 911 by Wanda Brunstetter
Sweet Talk by Julie Garwood
Back Fire by Catherine Coulter
The Last Victim by Karen Robards
Reunion by Lauraine Snelling
The Time Keeper by
Mitch Albom
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