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February Newsletter

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Director's Corner,

 

Happy Valentine’s Day!  It’s February!  Bye, Bye January.  I don’t know about you, but I am glad to see February blow in. 

 

Is Punxsutawney Phil going to see his shadow?  That is the question!  According to the weather predictions, February 2nd will bring snow showers and cold weather.  I think he will not see his shadow, which indicates an early spring!  Let’s keep our fingers crossed.

 

If you have not had the opportunity to sign up the this year’s Winter Reading Challenge, it is not too late.  Come in and see Paige or Kaylee to get signed up.  There are lots of prizes just waiting for you.  Can you build a Lego snowman, take a brisk walk, find a new recipe to try, or maybe suggest a new book title to a neighbor?  If you can do any of those things, then you really need to get signed up soon.  Paige, Kaylee and I are challenging you to complete all challenges by March 8th.  I know that you can do it!

 

Do you have a child between the ages of 2 and 5?  If so, then you really need to come to our Story-Time on Tuesday mornings at 10:30.  Paige has all sorts of things ready for the little ones to do.  It’s a fun filled hour.  Hope to see you next week.

 

Have you heard of VOX books?  If not, come in, ask for one and we will show you where they are.  They talk to you.  I think your kids are going to really like them.  We have lots of new books coming in, too.  Stop in, build a Lego snowman and check out a book.  I hope to see you in February.

 

LuAnn

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 Our 2025 Winterlicous Reading Challenge

"Hooks and Books!"

Our Winter Reading Program is finally here.  It started January 20th and will end March 8th. Come in amd sign up today!

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We have FREE Covid-19 Tests!

If you are feeling under the weather,  we are giving away Covid tests. Two tests per box. If you have a family of four,  you can get four boxes.  Stay safe out there!

 

Ancestry has arrived!

Ancestry logo with the slogan "Discover your family's history" on a dark background.

Ever wonder what your grandpa was doing before you came around? Well wonder no more as we now have Ancestry here at the Library! Come inside and get on a comupter and see what your family was up to before your time.  You will learn so much about your family with just a few key strokes.

 

We have Tutor.com!

It is about that time of year where kids have to take the  ACT and SAT. Don't worry, though, because we have Tutor.com! Tutor.com has review tests so your kids can get prepared for the SAT.  Look it up to prepare for that big test!

Logo for tutor.com, a service of The Princeton Review, on a blue circle background.

 

 

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 Are you feeling crafty?

Check out Crafts and Hobby's website for new designs for this season!

 https://www.craftandhobby.com/

To get started  use your 14 digit barcode to login and see all those crafts!

Discover your crafting abilities with step by step tutorials and videos. For example you can learn to cake decorate like a pro,  crochet until you have 15 little squares, and do some woodworking, so you can add that last finishing touch. Let's get started!

 

 

 

Rhythm and Rhyme Story Time

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Attention Parents of Toddlers!!

Story Time is on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 am.

Stop in for a story, music/dancing and a fun craft. 

 

 

The Happy Bookers: BookAholics Book Club

The Book Club is back in session and they are reading  "The Frozen River" by Ariel Lawhon. If you are interested, please plan on attending the meeting on Feburary 12th at 3:00 PM right at the library or call us at 645-2989 for more details.  We hope to see you there!

Cover of "The Frozen River" by Ariel Lawhon, featuring a person in a red coat on a snowy path. GMA Book Club pick.

 

The Well Read Shed

The Well Read Shed has closed for the season!  

 

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New Books in the Adult Section

A book cover of "Remember When" by Mary Balogh, featuring a couple in historical attire under a tree.
Cover of "Shattering Dawn" by Jayne Ann Krentz, featuring a beach scene with a silhouetted person and a dramatic sunset.
Book cover: "The Note" by Alafair Burke, featuring a modern house and a pool at night.
Cover of "The Stolen Queen" by Fiona Davis. Features an Egyptian figure and a historic building, with author credit.
Book cover: "Where the Creek Bends" by Linda Lael Miller, showing a person in a creek with water reflections.
A book cover titled "American Heroes" by James Patterson and Matt Eversmann, featuring a soldier and a U.S. flag background.
Book cover: "THE FUTURE WAS NOW" by Chris Nashawaty. Subtitle: "Madmen, Mavericks, and the Epic Sci-Fi Summer of 1982."
Book cover: "The Lotus Shoes" by Jane Yang. Features a woman in traditional attire with a floral background.
Book cover of "Grave Danger" by James Grippando, featuring two figures and blue-lit steps, labeled as a Jack Swyteck novel.
Cover of "The Big Empty" by Robert Crais, an Elvis Cole and Joe Pike novel.
Book cover: "The Three Lives of Cate Kay" by Kate Fagan; features eyes in a rearview mirror and Reese's Book Club logo.
A book cover of "Remember When" by Mary Balogh, featuring a couple in historical attire under a tree.
Cover of "Shattering Dawn" by Jayne Ann Krentz, featuring a beach scene with a silhouetted person and a dramatic sunset.
Book cover: "The Note" by Alafair Burke, featuring a modern house and a pool at night.
Cover of "The Stolen Queen" by Fiona Davis. Features an Egyptian figure and a historic building, with author credit.
Book cover: "Where the Creek Bends" by Linda Lael Miller, showing a person in a creek with water reflections.
A book cover titled "American Heroes" by James Patterson and Matt Eversmann, featuring a soldier and a U.S. flag background.
Book cover: "THE FUTURE WAS NOW" by Chris Nashawaty. Subtitle: "Madmen, Mavericks, and the Epic Sci-Fi Summer of 1982."
Book cover: "The Lotus Shoes" by Jane Yang. Features a woman in traditional attire with a floral background.
Book cover of "Grave Danger" by James Grippando, featuring two figures and blue-lit steps, labeled as a Jack Swyteck novel.
Cover of "The Big Empty" by Robert Crais, an Elvis Cole and Joe Pike novel.
Book cover: "The Three Lives of Cate Kay" by Kate Fagan; features eyes in a rearview mirror and Reese's Book Club logo.

 

 

 

 

New Books in the Juvenile Section

Children’s book cover: "Farm Friends - The Vet Visit" with animals and a child at a farm.
Cover of "Still Sal" by Kevin Henkes. Features a child looking up at a bird on a branch.
Children picking apples in an orchard, book cover: "Katie Woo and JoJo on the Go! Crunch and Munch in the Apple Orchard."
Children playing instruments and singing; cover of "Bo Keeps the Beat: Band Tryout Troubles."
A boy ponders over musical instruments. Text: "Bo Keeps the Beat: The Instrument Surprise."
Children’s book cover: "Farm Friends - The Vet Visit" with animals and a child at a farm.
Cover of "Still Sal" by Kevin Henkes. Features a child looking up at a bird on a branch.
Children picking apples in an orchard, book cover: "Katie Woo and JoJo on the Go! Crunch and Munch in the Apple Orchard."
Children playing instruments and singing; cover of "Bo Keeps the Beat: Band Tryout Troubles."
A boy ponders over musical instruments. Text: "Bo Keeps the Beat: The Instrument Surprise."

 

New Vox Books in the Children's Section

A collection of colorful children’s books arranged in a pile, featuring titles like "Maxine Gets a Job" and "Goodnight Moon."

New offerings at the library! Check out the read along Vox books that help them to start reading one their own.

 

 

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Important News!
The groups of OverDrive consortia that are participating in the statewide reciprocal borrowing agreement keeps growing. 

 

To add partner libraries to your Libby app:

Tap on the Libby logo in the center 

Select Menu
Select Add Library

Search for one of the Partner Libraries (listed below)
Select Sign In With My Card
Under Partner Libraries select Your Local Public Library
Enter your Card Number and PIN
Select Next
Repeat process until all Partner Libraries have been added


Partner libraries are: Lakeland Digital Library, Suburban Library Cooperative, Download Destination, Great Lakes Digital Libraries, Midwest Collaborative for Library Services, Up North Michigan Consortium, Woodlands Downloadable Library, White Pine Library Cooperative, and Metro Net Library Consortium.

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Check out hoopla.  If you are looking for a comic book, ebook, eaudiobook, music or a movie, you can download it in a minute.  If you have not used it before, come and we would be glad to help you get started.

 

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Don’t forget, we now offer FREE passes to The Potter Park Zoo. This covers free entry for your household and free parking. Be sure to treat your family to a fun filled day at the zoo!

Click here for their upcoming events. 

 

 

 

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Great news! We have teamed up with Impression 5 Science Center!! We now have a day pass that you can check out for a family of 4. Your family is going to love it! To learn more, click here. 

 

 

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Tuesday 10:00 - 6:00

Wednesday 12:30-6:00

Thursday 12:30 - 5:30

Friday 12:30 - 5:30

Saturday 10:00 - 1:00

Sunday CLOSED

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