Febuary Newsletter

The image features the word "February" in bold letters, surrounded by small hearts, set against a pink background.

 

Director's Corner,

 

Goodbye January and Hello to hopefully a warmer February!  It was one long and cold month.  I did a lot of reading during January.  What did you do?  Hopefully you signed up for our winter reading program “Reading Through the Freeze” which started January 19th.  It is not too late to sign up and get started on your reading list.  Come in and talk to Kaylee or Samantha for more details. 

 

Have you ever wondered how old Punxsutawney Phil is?  Yes, the Groundhog Day Legend!  Well, he is 139 years old and has a rich history dating back to February 2, 1886 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.  In the late summer, the Groundhog club makes a Trek to Phil’s stump at Gobbler’s Knob to feed him his “Elixir of Life”.  The elixir is made from a secret recipe and provides Phil with the potion that has sustained his longevity and youthful good looks.  Will Phil see his shadow on Monday?  A meteorologist predicts Phil will see his shadow forecasting six more weeks of winter.  Great!

 

Please remember that hoopla, Libby, MeL, Craft and Hobby and kanopy are available to you with your library card.  Start enjoying all that is offered to you.  Need help?  Call or come in and we would be glad to get you started.

 

The Happy Bookers; Bookaholics Book Club is in full swing.  The club meets  the second Wednesday of every month right at the library.  If you have wanted to join a Book Club, this is the one for you.  Call or come in for more details.

 

Have a fantastic Valentine’s Day.  Treat yourself to some chocolate!

 

LuAnn

A stylish cat wearing heart-shaped sunglasses and a red bandana with white hearts, looking adorably unimpressed.

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 Bo !  Our Library Dog for Feburary!                                                                    

A fluffy dog with a cheerful expression sits on a wooden floor, wearing a colorful plaid scarf.

 

Reading Through the Freeze

We are a few weeks in to our winter reading program! Can you feel your toes yet or is it still freezing? Make sure to come in do your weekly trivia and check the board to see which group is in the lead! Who will reach our hot cocoa bar first?

A cheerful snowman wearing a red hat and striped scarf, reading a book while standing on snow.

 

 

 

 

Colorful yarn, crochet hooks, and stitch markers under "Fiber Arts Club" text.

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. For all beginners and even the people who are skilled! Come in each Tuesday afternoon at 4:00 to check it out.  

 

 

 

A person is adding cheese and tomatoes to a pizza dough spread with green sauce.

 Look at how to make this delicious pizza on Craft and Hobby's website!

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

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!

 

 

Colorful LEGO bricks with animated figures building, and text "LEGO CLUB."

Viking Lego Club

Viking Lego Club is back!   Come in each Tuesday from 3-4 pm and find out what it is all about. Stop in and sign your children up to have them see what challenges awaits them!

 

 

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 10:30 am.  Come and join Sam for a hour of music, books and crafts.  

 

The Happy Bookers: BookAholics Book Club

The Book Club is back in session and they are reading  "The Water Kepper" by Charles Martin. If you are interested, please plan on attending the meeting on Wednesday, Feburary 11th   at 3:00 PM right at the library or call us at 645-2989 for more details. We hope to see you there!

The image features a book cover titled "The Water Keeper" by Charles Martin, depicting a boat on tranquil waters.

 

The Well Read Shed

The Well Read Shed has closed for the season.  We will see you back in the Spring.

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

 

 

New Books in the Adult Section

The image is a book cover titled "Slayers of Old" by Jim C. Hines, featuring a person, a cat, and a whimsical monster.
The image features the book cover for "Tourist Season" by Brynne Weaver, part of the Seasons of Carnage Trilogy, with a vibrant design.
The image features the cover of "Gone Before Goodbye," a novel by Harlan Coben, highlighted as a #1 New York Times bestseller.
The image features the book cover of "Only Way Out" by Tod Goldberg, highlighting money and a road.
The image features the book cover of "Home Schooled" by Stefan Merrill Block, highlighted as a compelling memoir.
The image features the book cover of "The Color of Hope" by Danielle Steel, showcasing a vibrant blue window with flowers.
The image features the book cover of "The Sweet Blue Distance" by Sara Donati, showcasing a cowboy on horseback against a colorful sky.
The image features the book cover for "The Surrogate Mother" by Frieda McFadden, highlighting the title and author prominently.
The image is a book cover titled "Slayers of Old" by Jim C. Hines, featuring a person, a cat, and a whimsical monster.
The image features the book cover for "Tourist Season" by Brynne Weaver, part of the Seasons of Carnage Trilogy, with a vibrant design.
The image features the cover of "Gone Before Goodbye," a novel by Harlan Coben, highlighted as a #1 New York Times bestseller.
The image features the book cover of "Only Way Out" by Tod Goldberg, highlighting money and a road.
The image features the book cover of "Home Schooled" by Stefan Merrill Block, highlighted as a compelling memoir.
The image features the book cover of "The Color of Hope" by Danielle Steel, showcasing a vibrant blue window with flowers.
The image features the book cover of "The Sweet Blue Distance" by Sara Donati, showcasing a cowboy on horseback against a colorful sky.
The image features the book cover for "The Surrogate Mother" by Frieda McFadden, highlighting the title and author prominently.

 

New Books in the Young Adult Section

The image is a book cover titled "Powerful" by Lauren Roberts, featuring a sword wrapped in blue and surrounded by greenery.
The image is the cover of "Reckless" by Lauren Roberts, featuring dark foliage and red petals, with themes of betrayal and destiny.
The image features the book "Fearless" by Lauren Roberts, showcasing a crown amidst roses and leaves, hinting at themes of love and betrayal.
The image features the cover of "Better Than the Movies" by Lynn Painter, showcasing an illustrated romantic scene.
The image is a book cover titled "Isle of Ever" by Jen Calonita, featuring whimsical elements and the tagline about buried secrets.
The image features the book cover for "Dragon Cursed" by Elise Kova, showcasing a dragon and a sword with a fiery background.
The image is a book cover titled "Powerful" by Lauren Roberts, featuring a sword wrapped in blue and surrounded by greenery.
The image is the cover of "Reckless" by Lauren Roberts, featuring dark foliage and red petals, with themes of betrayal and destiny.
The image features the book "Fearless" by Lauren Roberts, showcasing a crown amidst roses and leaves, hinting at themes of love and betrayal.
The image features the cover of "Better Than the Movies" by Lynn Painter, showcasing an illustrated romantic scene.
The image is a book cover titled "Isle of Ever" by Jen Calonita, featuring whimsical elements and the tagline about buried secrets.
The image features the book cover for "Dragon Cursed" by Elise Kova, showcasing a dragon and a sword with a fiery background.

 

New Books in the Juvenile Section

A colorful book cover titled "The Great Axolotl Escape" from the "Homeroom is a Zoo" series featuring a cheerful axolotl.
The image is a book cover titled "Turtle and the Spring Break Terror" from the series "Homeroom Is a Zoo," by John Sazaklis.
The image is a book cover titled "Guinea Pig's Hero Quest" from the series "Homeroom is a Zoo," featuring a cartoon guinea pig.
The image features a children's book titled "Hedgehog in Love," part of the "Homeroom is a Zoo" series, illustrated with a playful hedgehog and hearts.
The image features the cover of "Milo Gray's Imagination Adventures: Milo's Royal Quest Adventure," with colorful illustrations of characters on a quest.
The image features the book "Milo Gray's Imagination Adventures," showcasing a young superhero character and fun adventures.
The image features the cover of "All-Pro Hockey Almanac" by Elliott Smith, highlighting hockey action and players.
The image features the cover of "All-Pro Soccer Almanac" from Sports Illustrated Kids, showcasing soccer players and key highlights.
An image of the cover of "Sports Illustrated All-Pro Football Almanac" by Patrick Donnelly, featuring football action shots.
The image features the cover of "Sports Illustrated Kids All-Pro Baseball Almanac" by Brendan Flynn, showcasing baseball action.
Cover of "All-Pro Basketball Almanac" by Elliott Smith, featuring basketball action and illustrations from different games.
A colorful book cover titled "The Great Axolotl Escape" from the "Homeroom is a Zoo" series featuring a cheerful axolotl.
The image is a book cover titled "Turtle and the Spring Break Terror" from the series "Homeroom Is a Zoo," by John Sazaklis.
The image is a book cover titled "Guinea Pig's Hero Quest" from the series "Homeroom is a Zoo," featuring a cartoon guinea pig.
The image features a children's book titled "Hedgehog in Love," part of the "Homeroom is a Zoo" series, illustrated with a playful hedgehog and hearts.
The image features the cover of "Milo Gray's Imagination Adventures: Milo's Royal Quest Adventure," with colorful illustrations of characters on a quest.
The image features the book "Milo Gray's Imagination Adventures," showcasing a young superhero character and fun adventures.
The image features the cover of "All-Pro Hockey Almanac" by Elliott Smith, highlighting hockey action and players.
The image features the cover of "All-Pro Soccer Almanac" from Sports Illustrated Kids, showcasing soccer players and key highlights.
An image of the cover of "Sports Illustrated All-Pro Football Almanac" by Patrick Donnelly, featuring football action shots.
The image features the cover of "Sports Illustrated Kids All-Pro Baseball Almanac" by Brendan Flynn, showcasing baseball action.
Cover of "All-Pro Basketball Almanac" by Elliott Smith, featuring basketball action and illustrations from different games.

 

New Books in the Children's Section

A cover illustration of "The Little Puppy" by Nicola Killen, featuring a girl in a puppy costume hugging a dog amidst playful hearts.
"Miss Betti, What Is This?" is a children’s book about Detroit's school lunch lady and her impact on good food in schools.
The image shows the cover of the children's book "All the Books," featuring cute animal characters and a colorful library setting.
A colorful book cover titled "Valentines Are The Worst!" featuring whimsical characters and hearts, illustrating a fun take on Valentine's Day.
A cover illustration of "The Little Puppy" by Nicola Killen, featuring a girl in a puppy costume hugging a dog amidst playful hearts.
"Miss Betti, What Is This?" is a children’s book about Detroit's school lunch lady and her impact on good food in schools.
The image shows the cover of the children's book "All the Books," featuring cute animal characters and a colorful library setting.
A colorful book cover titled "Valentines Are The Worst!" featuring whimsical characters and hearts, illustrating a fun take on Valentine's Day.

 

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 one their own.

Five children's books on a table: "The Real Story," "The Umbrella," "NO! Said Custard the Squirrel," "Karma is Three Cats," and "Nobody Hugs a Cactus."

 

Kanopy

Text reads "Kanopy: Thoughtful Entertainment" over a collage of film and documentary posters.

 

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

Kanopy is a new service here at the library for everyone to use. With over 31,000 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. 

Collage of magazine covers promoting Libby app for free access to 5,000+ digital magazines.

 

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

 

The image features the phrase "Zoo in Your Neighborhood" with illustrations of animals and nature, resembling an open book.

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. 

 

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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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