August Newsletter

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Director's Corner,

 

Welcome to August!

 

There are many changes taking place at your library this month. We have added four new computer stations for patrons to use along with a new counter.  We have added an early literacy wall full of activities for the little ones.  We have a new circulation desk that will provide you with better service when entering the library.  We added three new shelving units in the adult area.  A huge thank you to the Friends of the Library and to the Mark Grimwood Memorial for supporting our renovation this summer.  Please stop in and take a look. 

 

Our Summer Reading Program is coming to a close on August 8th.  Please be sure to turn your reading logs in so that you can get your prizes.  They are waiting for you.  Also, I hope to see you at our last program which is Tuesday, August 4th at 10:30.  It is our Foam Party!  Plan on getting a little wet, so you may want to bring a towel.  Let's celebrate summer and all of the reading that you are doing.  Congratulations to everyone.

 

I wish you a great August.  Keep smiling, stay cool and continue to read!  The Potterville Community has really fantastic readers.

 

LuAnn

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The Dog of the Month!

Each month we will pick a dog to put in our enewsletter. You can send them to us through messenger or comment on our Facebook post with their name.   We have received a number of entries already. 

 

Meet Dora!  Our Library Dog for August!                                                                    

A playful Dalmatian dog stands in a cozy living room with a reddish carpet and soft lighting.

 

 

 

Promotional image for a summer reading program titled "Unearth a Story," running from June 22 to August 8 featuring a triceratops.

 Our 2026 Summer Reading Program "Unearth a Story"!

We are stomping to the end with our Summer Reading Program! It started June 22nd and will go until August 8th. We have our big Foam Party as our last event to celebrate our program. We still have many prizes for you to win!

Turn in your reading logs to win prizes and finish strong! Let's Roar on!

Events:

The  2026 Summer Reading Program  for Children, Teens and Adults began on  June 22nd and runs through August 8th  Our 10:30am programs are located at the Imagination Station Pavilion.

 

August 4th-Foam Party *Dress for wet conditions*!

 

 

 

6th Annual Craft Show in Charlotte, MI, on Sept 26-27, 12-5 PM. Featuring local vendors and handmade items.

 Friends of the PBTDL 6th Annual Craft Show!

Our Friends of the library Annual Craft Show is coming up in September. They have lined up many crafters and are excited to see you there. It will be September 26th and 27th from noon to 5pm.  Get a start on your Christmas shopping and support the Friends of the Library at the same time.  

 

 

 Join the Governor's Summer Reading Road Trip Today!

Get ready for a summer of fun with the Summer Reading  Road Trip! The program is open to residents of Michigan who are under 18 years of age.   For more infomation on this program click this link: 

 https://somgovweb.state.mi.us/SummerReading/Rules.pdf 

To sumbit your form click this link:

 Michigan.gov/SummerReadingRoadTrip or scan the QR code to send in your submission!

Pick up a form here at the library for Stop #3 with Start Your Engines!

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Introducing Yoto!

The image promotes Yoto devices available for checkout at the Pottersville Benton Township District Library.

 

 

 These activities are available with your Library card. Check them out!

Zap Zone XL offers $5 off wristbands for Woodlands Coop Library members. Show your library card at purchase. Location: Lansing, MI.
The image promotes Eaton Theatre, offering Charlotte library members 50 cents off popcorn. Address and website included.
Image promotes a 20% discount at Launch Family Entertainment for Woodlands Library members, detailing pricing and package options.
The image promotes discounted Detroit Zoo tickets for Woodlands Library Cooperative members, featuring a purchase link.
Eastern Michigan University Theatre offers $5 off tickets for 2025-26 productions: Big Love, Proof, The Lightning Thief, Our Town.
Visit The Petting Farm for seasonal fun, animal encounters, and a playground! Discounts for Woodlands Library Co-Op members.
Library members get $2 off tickets at Michigan Theatre. Show your card or use code LIBRARY2 online. Scan for details!
Jaxon's Playhouse offers Jackson Public Library members $3 off admission (up to 6 kids) or 20% off a birthday package.
Details about Michigan's Military Heritage Museum, admission rates, hours, and contact info for Jackson District Library members.
Image promotes a special offer for Monroe County Library members at Wine & Canvas and Cookies & Canvas in Toledo, Ohio.
Voucher for Woodlands Library members: get 1 free non-alcoholic drink at Kellogg Arena events. Expires 12/31/2026.
Zap Zone XL offers $5 off wristbands for Woodlands Coop Library members. Show your library card at purchase. Location: Lansing, MI.
The image promotes Eaton Theatre, offering Charlotte library members 50 cents off popcorn. Address and website included.
Image promotes a 20% discount at Launch Family Entertainment for Woodlands Library members, detailing pricing and package options.
The image promotes discounted Detroit Zoo tickets for Woodlands Library Cooperative members, featuring a purchase link.
Eastern Michigan University Theatre offers $5 off tickets for 2025-26 productions: Big Love, Proof, The Lightning Thief, Our Town.
Visit The Petting Farm for seasonal fun, animal encounters, and a playground! Discounts for Woodlands Library Co-Op members.
Library members get $2 off tickets at Michigan Theatre. Show your card or use code LIBRARY2 online. Scan for details!
Jaxon's Playhouse offers Jackson Public Library members $3 off admission (up to 6 kids) or 20% off a birthday package.
Details about Michigan's Military Heritage Museum, admission rates, hours, and contact info for Jackson District Library members.
Image promotes a special offer for Monroe County Library members at Wine & Canvas and Cookies & Canvas in Toledo, Ohio.
Voucher for Woodlands Library members: get 1 free non-alcoholic drink at Kellogg Arena events. Expires 12/31/2026.

 

 

 

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Fiber Arts Club!

Ever wanted to learn a how to crochet, but never knew how or where to start? Well look no further! We are introducing a Fiber Arts Club! Learn how to do the basics of crocheting.  It's for all beginners and even the people who are skilled! Come in each Tuesday afternoon at 4:00 to check it out.  

 

 

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 Look at how to take Great Travel Photos at Craft and Hobby's website!

Check out Crafts and Hobby's website for new designs all year round!

Click here to start crafting!

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, or do some woodworking, so you can add that last finishing touch. Let's get started!

 

 

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Viking Lego Club

Viking Lego Club is DONE FOR THE SUMMER!   We will see you back in the fall!

 

Rhythm and Rhyme Story Time

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Attention Parents of Toddlers!!

 Story time will be back in the fall! Hope to see you then!

 

The Happy Bookers: BookAholics Book Club

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The Book Club is back in session and they are reading  "How To Read A Book" by Monica Woods. If you are interested, please plan on attending the meeting on Wednesday, August 12th  at 3:00 PM right at the library or call us at 645-2989 for more details. We hope to see you there!

 

The Well Read Shed

The Well Read Shed has opened for 2026.  There was a lot of great donations that came in the spring.  Come and check it out!

A small shed with shelves of books for sale, labeled "Well Read Book Shed."

 

 

New Books in the Adult Section

The image features the book cover for "The Country Road Murders," a thriller by James Patterson and Mike Lupica.
The image features five book covers from the "A Court of" series by Sarah J. Maas, showcasing vibrant colors and fantasy themes.
The image is the cover of "My Husband's Wife" by Carla Kovach, featuring two women holding glasses, hinting at a psychological thriller.
Book cover titled "Shameful Silence" by Alexandra Lozano, focused on raising awareness about domestic violence.
The image features the book cover of "The Surgeon" by Leslie Wolfe, hinting at a suspenseful story about a trusted surgeon with dark secrets.
The image features the book cover for "The Country Road Murders," a thriller by James Patterson and Mike Lupica.
The image features five book covers from the "A Court of" series by Sarah J. Maas, showcasing vibrant colors and fantasy themes.
The image is the cover of "My Husband's Wife" by Carla Kovach, featuring two women holding glasses, hinting at a psychological thriller.
Book cover titled "Shameful Silence" by Alexandra Lozano, focused on raising awareness about domestic violence.
The image features the book cover of "The Surgeon" by Leslie Wolfe, hinting at a suspenseful story about a trusted surgeon with dark secrets.

 

New Books in the Juvenile Section

The image features the cover of "Mr. Revere and I," a book by Robert Lawson about Paul Revere's adventures narrated by his horse.

 

New Books in the Children's Section

A children's book titled "Who Loves Blueberries?" featuring whimsical animal illustrations amid blueberry bushes.
The image features a children's book cover titled "Happy Spooky Halloween!" by LeBron James, with three kids and Halloween themes.
Illustration from "The Magician's Nephew" featuring two children exploring a magical pool in a mystical forest.
A children's book titled "Who Loves Blueberries?" featuring whimsical animal illustrations amid blueberry bushes.
The image features a children's book cover titled "Happy Spooky Halloween!" by LeBron James, with three kids and Halloween themes.
Illustration from "The Magician's Nephew" featuring two children exploring a magical pool in a mystical forest.

 

New Titles in Yoto!

Look at out new titles for our Yoto Mini Players! Check them out to listen to your favorite kids books.

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New Vox Books in the Children's Section

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

A collection of six children's books featuring whimsical stories about animals and adventures.

 

Kanopy Movies

 

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Ever get bored watching the same shows and movies when you wish you had something new to watch? Well say goodbye to boredem and hello to kanopy!

Kanopy is a service here at the library for everyone to use. With over 32,000 movies to choose from you can find something new to watch every day!

All you need to do is go to PBTDL.kanopy.com

Enter your library card number and if necessary, your password/pin.

Then create your account to start watching!

Every month you get 25 tickets to watch any movie you want!

So what are you doing still being bored? Go to kanopy and start watching some fabulous movies!

 

 

Libby

 

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

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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

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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.

 

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. 

 

 

 

The image features the logo for "Impression 5," likely related to a creative or educational space for exploration and experimentation.

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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