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November Newsletter

Illustrated "Hello November" text with autumn-themed flowers and butterflies.

 

 

Director's Corner,

 

WOW!  It’s November.  It won’t be long before turkey, dressing, cranberry relish and, of course, PUMPKIN PIE.  It has been a really beautiful autumn.  The weather has been perfect for walkers, hayrides, for farmers getting their crops in and sports activities.  Your library has been really busy, too.  We have all of your holiday books ready for you to check out.  The Well Read Shed is open every Tuesday from 10:30 to 5:30 for your enjoyment.  It is the time to stock up on your favorite authors before the snow flies.  There are lots of paperbacks, hardback fiction, picture books and non-fiction books to choose from.  The Friends of the Library appreciates your support.  

Rhythm and Rhyme Story Time is every Tuesday morning at 10:30.  Please join us for music, dancing, reading and a craft.  Paige would love to see you!  If your children (ages 7 to 12)  like to build with Legos, bring them in on Tuesday afternoons from 3:00 to 4:00 for a challenge.  Let’s see what they can build? 

Have you heard about our 120th Year Celebration that is going on?  We have a great giveaway for November.  Come in and check it out.  Also, please get signed up for the year long scavenger hunt.  It is not too late.  The clues are in the last 10 enewsletters or come into the library where they are posted.  If you have not heard, we are giving away an IPad.  Yes, that is right.  All you have to do is figure out where it is, take a picture with you in it and either send it to me or bring the picture in.  It’s that simple.  Some lucky person is going home with a brand new IPad.  Call the library if you have questions. 

The library is collecting new hats, gloves, mittens and scarves again this year for Potterville Straight Up.  We will be putting up the tree very soon.  Help us fill the tree!  All items that are collected will be given to families around the Potterville community in the next few weeks.  I thank you so much for your continued support.

Last note!  Let’s remember November 11th.  Veterans Day is a time to honor and thank those who have served in the military for their sacrifices and dedication.  Thank you so much for your service. 

Did you know that Potterville has a Veteran’s Boulevard? Take a picture and send it to me or bring the photo in next time you visit. 

 

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

 

 

LuAnn

Illustration of a cat hugging a turkey with a sign saying "SAVE ROOM FOR PIE."

                                                                            

 

Friends of the Library Craft Show!

Our Friends of the PBTDL are holding another craft show just for you! It's on November 30th from 9am-3pm at 710 W Lawrence Avenue in Charlotte.   The craft show is a perfect to start or finish your Christmas shopping. Stop by and check it out!

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Big Hearts, Warm Hands Mitten Tree

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Big Hearts, Warm Hands Mitten Tree.

Help keep our community warm this winter by donating adult and children sized mittens, gloves, hats and scarves (store bought or homemade)! 

Donations can be hung on our Mitten Tree at the Potterville Benton Township District Library.

All donations will be given to Potterville Straight Up. We will be accepting donations during the month of November and the first half of December.  Thank you for your continued support.

For more information, you can call 517-645-2989.

 

 

Holiday Market

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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!

 

 

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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!

 

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In case you missed it, we are now into our second to last month of our year long birthday celebration!

We are holding a year long scavenger hunt throughout the City of Potterville and Benton Township.

There will be a CLUE hidden in each e-newsletter. Find the clue, then find the item/location and take a photo of yourself with the location and bring it in to the library (or email us at  director@pottervillelibrary.org) . If you would like to participate, we will have a form that we will keep at the Circulation Desk with your name on it, and as you complete each month, we will then mark it as a success. 
When you complete all 12 months successfully, you will be entered in for a chance to win an Apple iPad . Good Luck!

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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. 

 

Viking Lego Club

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The Vikings Lego Club is on Tuesdays from  3:00-4:00pm where we are thrilled to see your guys skills!  This is for 7-12 year olds and must be signed up by a parent.  Join us for a weekly Lego challenge. 

 

The Happy Bookers: BookAholics Book Club

The Book Club is back in session and they are reading  "Memories of Lavender and Sage" by Aimie K. Runyan. If you are interested, please plan on attending the November 13th meeting at 3:00 PM right at the library or call us at 645-2989 for more details.  We hope to see you there!

A novel cover titled "The Memory of Lavender and Sage" by Aimie K. Runyan, featuring a house amidst lavender fields.

 

The Well Read Shed

The Well Read Shed is open on Tuesdays from 10:00-5:30 pm.

Paperbacks are .50 cents each or 3 for $1 and hardcovers are $1 each. Childrens books are 5 for $1.

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New Books in the Adult Section

A snowy village scene on a book cover titled "The Holiday Cottage" by Sarah Morgan.
It's a book cover titled "The Mistletoe Mystery" by Nita Prose, featuring a wreath and a hand holding a gift.
A book cover titled "One Big Happy Family" by Susan Mallery, with a red car carrying a Christmas tree.
Book cover for "The Teacher" by Freida McFadden, with an apple containing a knife stuck in it on a stack of books.
A book cover titled "The Christmas Cottage" by Davis Bunn with an image of a cottage amid grassy dunes.
A book cover titled "A Reason to See You Again" by Jami Attenberg, featuring a pink telephone on a blue background.
A book cover for "Sally Rooney, Intermezzo," with guitar headstocks casting shadows.
A book cover with the title "We Solve Murders" by Richard Osman, featuring a cat silhouette on a red object.
A book cover titled "The Mighty Red" by Louise Erdrich with a "Read with Jenna" tag.
A book cover titled "The Seventh Floor" by David McCloskey, a novel, with blue and beige color scheme and building imagery.
A book cover titled "Social Security 101" with illustrations and text about government benefits.
Book cover titled "WAR" with images of five individuals against a red backdrop, authored by Bob Woodward.
Book cover with a man and a young girl, titled "FROM HERE TO THE GREAT UNKNOWN" for Oprah's Book Club.
A snowy village scene on a book cover titled "The Holiday Cottage" by Sarah Morgan.
It's a book cover titled "The Mistletoe Mystery" by Nita Prose, featuring a wreath and a hand holding a gift.
A book cover titled "One Big Happy Family" by Susan Mallery, with a red car carrying a Christmas tree.
Book cover for "The Teacher" by Freida McFadden, with an apple containing a knife stuck in it on a stack of books.
A book cover titled "The Christmas Cottage" by Davis Bunn with an image of a cottage amid grassy dunes.
A book cover titled "A Reason to See You Again" by Jami Attenberg, featuring a pink telephone on a blue background.
A book cover for "Sally Rooney, Intermezzo," with guitar headstocks casting shadows.
A book cover with the title "We Solve Murders" by Richard Osman, featuring a cat silhouette on a red object.
A book cover titled "The Mighty Red" by Louise Erdrich with a "Read with Jenna" tag.
A book cover titled "The Seventh Floor" by David McCloskey, a novel, with blue and beige color scheme and building imagery.
A book cover titled "Social Security 101" with illustrations and text about government benefits.
Book cover titled "WAR" with images of five individuals against a red backdrop, authored by Bob Woodward.
Book cover with a man and a young girl, titled "FROM HERE TO THE GREAT UNKNOWN" for Oprah's Book Club.

 

 

New Books in the Juvenile

A book cover titled "Humphrey's Treasure Hunt Trouble" with an illustration of a hamster and a treasure chest.
A book cover with a yellow dog and a hamster titled "Humphrey's Pet Show Panic."
A book cover featuring a hamster with a cupcake & a lit candle titled "Humphrey's Big Birthday Bash."
A book cover titled "Humphrey's Treasure Hunt Trouble" with an illustration of a hamster and a treasure chest.
A book cover with a yellow dog and a hamster titled "Humphrey's Pet Show Panic."
A book cover featuring a hamster with a cupcake & a lit candle titled "Humphrey's Big Birthday Bash."

 

New in Childrens Section

Cover of "Goodnight Gymnastics" showing a sleeping child clutching a teddy bear, with a bright moon and starry night outside.
Illustrated book cover "I Love You, Jingle Bell Baby" with rabbits and festive holiday theme.
Illustrated book cover with a child diving among sea creatures, titled "The Ocean Blue and You".
Illustration of two kids playing basketball on an urban court, with the title "The PASS" displayed prominently.
Book cover showing a child gesturing "no" with a big, colorful dragon in a house.
A Halloween-themed book cover with a child in a ghost costume and a dog near pumpkins.
Illustrated book cover "The Secret of Fall" with a child lying down, autumn leaves, and a squirrel holding a leaf.
An illustrated book cover titled "A Bold Pumpkin Plan" with a hedgehog, raccoon, and squirrel.
A book cover titled "Memoirs of a Dog" with illustrations of a white dog in various activities and expressions.
Colorful cover of Guinness World Records 2023 book featuring eclectic, themed letters and numbers.
An illustrated book cover with an artist, colorful brushes, and the title "STILL LIFE" by Alex London and Paul O. Zelinsky.
Cover of "Goodnight Gymnastics" showing a sleeping child clutching a teddy bear, with a bright moon and starry night outside.
Illustrated book cover "I Love You, Jingle Bell Baby" with rabbits and festive holiday theme.
Illustrated book cover with a child diving among sea creatures, titled "The Ocean Blue and You".
Illustration of two kids playing basketball on an urban court, with the title "The PASS" displayed prominently.
Book cover showing a child gesturing "no" with a big, colorful dragon in a house.
A Halloween-themed book cover with a child in a ghost costume and a dog near pumpkins.
Illustrated book cover "The Secret of Fall" with a child lying down, autumn leaves, and a squirrel holding a leaf.
An illustrated book cover titled "A Bold Pumpkin Plan" with a hedgehog, raccoon, and squirrel.
A book cover titled "Memoirs of a Dog" with illustrations of a white dog in various activities and expressions.
Colorful cover of Guinness World Records 2023 book featuring eclectic, themed letters and numbers.
An illustrated book cover with an artist, colorful brushes, and the title "STILL LIFE" by Alex London and Paul O. Zelinsky.

 

 

 

 

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.

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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. 

https://potterparkzoo.org/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. 

Poster for a Holiday Shopping Night event with STEM-focused gifts, food, demos, and live music on November 15, 6-8:30 p.m.

 

 

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

 We will be closed on the 11th for Veterans Day, as well as, the 28th, 29th and 30th for Thanksgiving.

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