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January Newsletter

Snowy forest scene with mountains and a blue sky, featuring the word "January" in script.

 

Director's Corner,

Happy New Year! 

 

As we start the new year, I want to thank each one of you for your donations to the Hope Tree.  Because of you, the Potterville community has warm hands and warm heads to get them started for the winter.  I so appreciate your thoughtfulness.  I, also, so appreciate the Friends of the Library for all that they do to make your library a place for all ages.  The Friends of the Library's latest donation of VOX books (read along books) will help the beginning readers get excited about starting to read.  Come and check them out!

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Kaylee and Paige are very busy getting ready for our Winter Reading Challenge which starts January 20th for all ages.  The theme for this year is "Hooks and Books".   You can complete a puzzle, bake/cook a new recipe or come in and build a Lego Snowman.  They all count as part of the challenge.   It is sure to be a fun event for everyone!  I will keep you posted.  

 

The 2024 120th Celebration has come to a close.  The  Scavenger Hunt is over.  One very lucky person was awarded the IPad.  I hope that you had as much fun during the year as Kaylee, Paige and I did.  Thank you to all for going along for the year long ride.  It was a terrific ride!

 

Come in and help us celebrate the new year.  Check out the new titles that have just arrived.  Maybe I will see you at StoryTime.  Have a fantastic month.  

 

LuAnn

                                                                            

 

 Our 2025 Winterlicous Reading Challenge

"Hooks and Books!"

Our Winter Reading Program is finally here, and we hope you brought your fishing poles and bait, because we are going fishing!  It starts 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 in the Library!

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.

 

 Echoes of the Past

Cover of "Echoes of the Past," featuring books, a map of Michigan, and historical items, by the Eaton County Historical Commission.

Whether your a history enthusiast, a resident of Eaton County, or just curious about the stories that make this part of Michigan unique, "Echoes of the Past" is just for you! It offers detailed and engaging accounts of the county's evolution.  Come check it out.

 

 

 

The image shows a logo with the text "CRAFT & HOBBY" in orange and grey.

 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

Illustration of two cute lions beside a stack of colorful books with "Story Time" text.

Attention Parents of Toddlers!!

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

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

Cover of "Connie: A Memoir," a New York Times bestseller, with a black-and-white photo of a woman smiling.
Book cover: "The House of Cross" by James Patterson, an Alex Cross thriller. Features silhouette of a man. Prime series note.
A cracked, blood-stained VHS tape with a book cover: "Home is Where the Bodies Are" by Jeneva Rose.
Book cover of "The Boundaries We Cross" by Brad Parks, featuring an image of a building within the word "CROSS."
Cover of the book "Heartsick" by Chelsea Cain, labeled a New York Times bestseller.
Illustrated book cover: man facing an angry bear with a jar, a bear warning sign, and text about survival hacks.
Cover of "Connie: A Memoir," a New York Times bestseller, with a black-and-white photo of a woman smiling.
Book cover: "The House of Cross" by James Patterson, an Alex Cross thriller. Features silhouette of a man. Prime series note.
A cracked, blood-stained VHS tape with a book cover: "Home is Where the Bodies Are" by Jeneva Rose.
Book cover of "The Boundaries We Cross" by Brad Parks, featuring an image of a building within the word "CROSS."
Cover of the book "Heartsick" by Chelsea Cain, labeled a New York Times bestseller.
Illustrated book cover: man facing an angry bear with a jar, a bear warning sign, and text about survival hacks.

 

 

New Books in the Young Adult Area

Silhouette of a girl against a moonlit sky. Text: "The Girl Who Looked Beyond The Stars" by L.B. Anne, part of The Sheena Meyer Series.
Book cover: "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott. Floral lungs, silhouettes, bestseller, motion picture adaptation.
Book cover of "Into the Sunken City" by Dinesh Thiru, featuring a woman's eyes and underwater theme.
Silhouette of a girl against a moonlit sky. Text: "The Girl Who Looked Beyond The Stars" by L.B. Anne, part of The Sheena Meyer Series.
Book cover: "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott. Floral lungs, silhouettes, bestseller, motion picture adaptation.
Book cover of "Into the Sunken City" by Dinesh Thiru, featuring a woman's eyes and underwater theme.

 

New Books in the Juvenile Section

Children meeting a new pony at Starbright Stables with adults supervising; cover of "The New Pony Surprise" book.
"Starbright Stables: Horse Show Setback" book cover with kids riding horses and a girl holding a brush.
Book cover: "Starbright Stables: Mini Horse Mischief" featuring a playful horse with carrots and three kids running.
Illustrated cover of "Emma Every Day: Dentist Day" showing a girl in a dentist chair.
Illustrated girl with a backpack stands in front of a tent. Text: "EMMA Every Day - Camping Fun" by C.L. Reid, illustrated by Elena Aiello.
A kid with a goat surrounded by flowers and insects, titled "Farm Friends: Poppy's Pollinators" by Kimberly Derting & Shelli R. Johannes.
Children’s book cover: "Farm Friends - The Vet Visit" with animals and a child at a farm.
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."
Cover of "Still Sal" by Kevin Henkes. Features a child looking up at a bird on a branch.
Book cover: "The Secret Life of Sam" by Kim Ventrella. Features a tree, children playing, roots forming shapes, and a mystical green scene below.
Children meeting a new pony at Starbright Stables with adults supervising; cover of "The New Pony Surprise" book.
"Starbright Stables: Horse Show Setback" book cover with kids riding horses and a girl holding a brush.
Book cover: "Starbright Stables: Mini Horse Mischief" featuring a playful horse with carrots and three kids running.
Illustrated cover of "Emma Every Day: Dentist Day" showing a girl in a dentist chair.
Illustrated girl with a backpack stands in front of a tent. Text: "EMMA Every Day - Camping Fun" by C.L. Reid, illustrated by Elena Aiello.
A kid with a goat surrounded by flowers and insects, titled "Farm Friends: Poppy's Pollinators" by Kimberly Derting & Shelli R. Johannes.
Children’s book cover: "Farm Friends - The Vet Visit" with animals and a child at a farm.
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."
Cover of "Still Sal" by Kevin Henkes. Features a child looking up at a bird on a branch.
Book cover: "The Secret Life of Sam" by Kim Ventrella. Features a tree, children playing, roots forming shapes, and a mystical green scene below.

 

New Vox Books in the Childrens 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.

 

 

Libby

 

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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.

hoopla

A collage of various media covers (movies, music, books) with the logo "hoopla" overlaying it.

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.

 

Around the Community

 

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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. 

 

 

Library Days and Hours

Monday 12:30 - 5:30

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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