October Newsletter
Directors Corner,
October Happenings!
It is the best month for apple picking, pumpkin picking, hayrides, football games, Homecoming and anything else you like to do. The weather is cooler so you can really enjoy the outside. I like a little nip in the air!
Kaylee and Paige are busy getting things together for our Viking Lego Club and Story Time. If you have not joined us yet on Tuesday mornings or Tuesday afternoons, please stop by to see what the programs are all about. We would be glad to answer your questions. Don’t forget about our 120 year celebration scavenger hunt. Yes, it continues thru December. The prize has arrived and it is a really special gift for one lucky patron.
Wow. Take a look at our City. It is fully decorated for the fall. Great job (Deb) and crew. It makes me love autumn even more. If you have not had the opportunity, take a walk and enjoy.
Guess What. We have a pumpkin contest going on. Try to guess the weight of the pumpkin. The patron closest to “Harold” gets to take him home. Good Luck!
Do you want to get a head start on your Christmas shopping? If so, the Friends of the Library have some things to help you started. Stop in and take a peak.
I want to thank everyone who came out and supported the Friends of PBTDL. Their 4th annual craft show was a huge success. I hope you were able to find some great things for the holiday season.
Did you know that October is "Fire Prevention Awareness"? I understand that there is a 1920’s red Model T with bells in the area. Where do you think you will find it? Take a picture and send it to me. Good Luck!
Have a fun month exploring!
LuAnn
October Pumpkin Weight!
Do you think you can guess the weight of Harold correctly? Put your guess to the test. Come in to see the pumpkin (No Lifting) and try to guess the weight!
Christmas Sale!
From stocking stuffers to wonderful decorations, the Friends of the Library may have just what you need for your early Christmas shopping! Stop in and check it out.
Trunk or Treat!
It's that time of year where everything gets a little spooky. On October 26th from 6pm-8pm is the annual Trunk or Treat! It will be in the parking lot in front of the library. Stop by to get your early Halloween candy! I hope to see you there!
Are you feeling crafty?
Check out Crafts and Hobby's website for new designs for this summer 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!
Support your library by putting up a Library Sign in your yard. We have new signs!
Stop in to pick one up. They are FREE and located in the front entrance.
In case you missed it, we are now into our 10th 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 for each month that you complete, we will then mark it as completed.
When you complete all 12 months successfully, you will be entered in for a chance to win an Apple iPad . Good Luck!
Rhythm and Rhyme Story Time
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
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 "The Wonderful Visit" by H.G. Wells . If you are interested, please plan on attending the October 9th meeting at 3:00 PM right at the library or call us at 645-2989 for more details.
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.
New Books in the Adult Section
New Books in the Young Adult
New in Childrens Section
Libby
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, Metro Net Library Consortiu
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Around the Community
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/#/
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.
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!
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