June Newsletter

A vibrant scene with colorful flowers and a yellow bird, featuring the text "hello, June." Perfect for welcoming summer!

 

Director's Corner,

JUNE has arrived!  With that being said, “Gizzard Fest” has arrived!  The Friends of the PBTDL will hold their annual “Well Read Shed” book sale during the festival on Friday and Saturday.  Please stop in and support the Friends.  We are looking forward to seeing you.  There are some really great titles just waiting for you to pick up!

 

Kaylee and Samantha are ready to get you signed up for the Summer Reading Program “Unearth The Story” which starts on Monday, June 22nd.  Please stop in when you get a minute and get your book bag for the summer.  Sign up starts June 1st.  Our summer events start on Tuesday, June 23rd with “Paint Stations with Sam” at the Park. I hope to see you there.

 

Are you looking for a beach read?  If so, stop in.  We have a great selection just for you this summer.  Don’t forget Juneteenth on Friday, June 19th.  Established in 2021, Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when freedom was announced marking the end of slavery in the United States.  Also, don’t forget Flag Day which is Sunday, June 14th. 

 

What’s on my nightstand?   “Murder at the castle” by C. L. Miller.  The Lockwood Antique Hunter’s Agency is at it again.  They are investigating an isolated castle in the Scottish countryside where a member of their agency was last known to be.  It takes Freya and Aunt Carole to figure it out.  I just hope they can get there in time.

 

Whatever your June looks like, have fun and READ. 

 

 

LuAnn

A relaxed orange cat lies on the sand at the beach, enjoying a beautiful sunset.

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 Linkin!  Our Library Dog for June!                                                                    

A small, fluffy dog is sitting in a red kayak, looking back as they approach a bridge over calm water.

 

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

 Introducing our 2026 Summer Reading Program "Unearth a Story"!

Our Summer Reading Program is nearly here. It starts June 22nd and will go until August 8th.  We have many events planned for you to enjoy and prizes for you to win!  We have Potter Park Zoo coming back, some Bubbly fun, and a rocking show with Ben Jammin!

Registeration begins June 1st.  Don't forget to sign up!

Events:

The  2026 Summer Reading Program  for Children, Teens and Adults begins June 22nd thru August 8th  10:30am and will be located at the Imagination Station Pavilion.

June 23rd-Paint Stations with Samantha and Kaylee!         

June 30th- Potter Park Zoo!

July 7th- Digging into History with Kaylee and Samantha!

July 14th-A2 Magic Show!

July 21st- Ben Jammin!   

July 28th-Bubble Party! 

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

 

The image features a cartoon chicken mascot with the text "Gizzard Fest" below it, likely promoting a food festival.

 Due to the lack of parking in front of the library, we will be closed June 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th for Gizzard Fest!

We will be open Monday, June 1st and Tuesday, June 2nd.  You might want to call ahead to be sure we are open.  The library will reopen on Monday, June 8th at 12:30.

 

Friends of the PBTDL Book Sale! 

Our Friends of the Library will be having a book sale during Gizzard Fest! The shed will be open on June 5th from 12pm-4pm and June 6th from 10am-4pm.  If your out riding the Ferris Wheel, grabbing a elephant ear or just looking for something to do on such a busy weekend, stop by and see our great selection!  There is something for all ages to enjoy.

 

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.
Special ticket offers for Detroit Pistons games during the 2025-26 season for Woodlands Library patrons. Details online!
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.
Munn Ice Arena offers $6 admission for Woodlands Coop library members with a library card. Valid until Sept. 7, 2026.
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.
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.
Special ticket offers for Detroit Pistons games during the 2025-26 season for Woodlands Library patrons. Details online!
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.
Munn Ice Arena offers $6 admission for Woodlands Coop library members with a library card. Valid until Sept. 7, 2026.
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.

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

A wooden raised garden bed filled with various leafy greens, including lettuce and spinach, set on gravel.

 Look at how to build this Raised Flower Bed 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!

 

 

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

Viking Lego Club

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

 

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

 

The Happy Bookers: BookAholics Book Club

The image features the book cover of "The Goddess of Warsaw" by Lisa Barr, showcasing a woman against a blue backdrop.

The Book Club is back in session and they are reading  "The Goddess of Warsaw" by Lisa Barr. If you are interested, please plan on attending the meeting on Wednesday, June 10th  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 are a lot of great selections that came in over the winter.  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 "This Book Made Me Think of You" by Libby Page, with a colorful stack of books and a blue background.
The image features the book cover of "The Storm" by Rachel Hawkins, showcasing tropical imagery and a bold title.
The image features the book cover of "26 Beauties" by James Patterson, part of the Women's Murder Club series.
The image features a book cover titled "The Things We Never Say" by Elizabeth Strout, highlighting its author's accolades.
The image features the book cover of "The Mother-Daughter Book Club," authored by Susan and James Patterson, showcasing a scenic view.
"Neptune's Fortune" by Julian Sancton explores a shipwreck and its ties to the Spanish Empire's history and fortune.
The image features a book titled "Cave Mountain" by Benjamin Hale, exploring a disappearance in the Ozarks.
The image is a book cover for "Everyone in This Bank Is a Thief" by Benjamin Stevenson, featuring a colorful vault and parrot.
The image features the cover of "Woman Down," a novel by Colleen Hoover, known for her bestselling works.
A colorful book cover titled "Continental Crimes," edited by Martin Edwards, featuring a city scene with people and birds.
The image features the book "This Book Made Me Think of You" by Libby Page, with a colorful stack of books and a blue background.
The image features the book cover of "The Storm" by Rachel Hawkins, showcasing tropical imagery and a bold title.
The image features the book cover of "26 Beauties" by James Patterson, part of the Women's Murder Club series.
The image features a book cover titled "The Things We Never Say" by Elizabeth Strout, highlighting its author's accolades.
The image features the book cover of "The Mother-Daughter Book Club," authored by Susan and James Patterson, showcasing a scenic view.
"Neptune's Fortune" by Julian Sancton explores a shipwreck and its ties to the Spanish Empire's history and fortune.
The image features a book titled "Cave Mountain" by Benjamin Hale, exploring a disappearance in the Ozarks.
The image is a book cover for "Everyone in This Bank Is a Thief" by Benjamin Stevenson, featuring a colorful vault and parrot.
The image features the cover of "Woman Down," a novel by Colleen Hoover, known for her bestselling works.
A colorful book cover titled "Continental Crimes," edited by Martin Edwards, featuring a city scene with people and birds.

 

New Books in the Young Adult Section

The image is a book cover for "Change of Plans" by Sarah Dessen, highlighting vibrant artwork and the author's name prominently.
The image is the cover of "The Escape Game" by Marissa Meyer and Tamara Moss, featuring a mysterious, cluttered room.
The image is a book cover for "Change of Plans" by Sarah Dessen, highlighting vibrant artwork and the author's name prominently.
The image is the cover of "The Escape Game" by Marissa Meyer and Tamara Moss, featuring a mysterious, cluttered room.

 

New Books in the Juvenile Section

The image features a book titled "Daisy Dolittle: Otter Chaos!" with a girl interacting with an otter, set against a green background.
A book cover titled "Daisy Dolittle: The Rabbit Rescue" featuring a girl with a rabbit, in a colorful and cheerful design.
The image features a children's book cover titled "Daisy Dolittle: The Lost Puppy," showing a girl with a puppy and a parrot.
The image is a book cover for "Daisy Dolittle: The Koala Caper," featuring a girl with koalas and a parrot, illustrated in a colorful style.
The image features the cover of "Wombat Waiting" by Katherine Applegate, depicting a charming animal character in a serene setting.
The image features a book cover titled "Magical Rescue Vets: Snowball the Baby Yeti," showing a girl and a baby yeti in a forest setting.
The image features a colorful book cover titled "Magical Rescue Vets: Blaze the Phoenix" by Melody Lockhart, showcasing a phoenix and two children.
A colorful book cover titled "Magical Rescue Vets: Suki the Sea Dragon," featuring a girl interacting with a sea dragon and underwater life.
The image features a children's book cover titled "Magical Rescue Vets," showcasing two girls riding a flying horse named Holly.
A competition featuring a Canadian goose and a gray fox, presented as an "Animal Battles" theme.
The image features a showdown between a Maned Wolf and a Giant Anteater, titled "Animal Battles."
The image features a book titled "Daisy Dolittle: Otter Chaos!" with a girl interacting with an otter, set against a green background.
A book cover titled "Daisy Dolittle: The Rabbit Rescue" featuring a girl with a rabbit, in a colorful and cheerful design.
The image features a children's book cover titled "Daisy Dolittle: The Lost Puppy," showing a girl with a puppy and a parrot.
The image is a book cover for "Daisy Dolittle: The Koala Caper," featuring a girl with koalas and a parrot, illustrated in a colorful style.
The image features the cover of "Wombat Waiting" by Katherine Applegate, depicting a charming animal character in a serene setting.
The image features a book cover titled "Magical Rescue Vets: Snowball the Baby Yeti," showing a girl and a baby yeti in a forest setting.
The image features a colorful book cover titled "Magical Rescue Vets: Blaze the Phoenix" by Melody Lockhart, showcasing a phoenix and two children.
A colorful book cover titled "Magical Rescue Vets: Suki the Sea Dragon," featuring a girl interacting with a sea dragon and underwater life.
The image features a children's book cover titled "Magical Rescue Vets," showcasing two girls riding a flying horse named Holly.
A competition featuring a Canadian goose and a gray fox, presented as an "Animal Battles" theme.
The image features a showdown between a Maned Wolf and a Giant Anteater, titled "Animal Battles."

 

New Books in the Children's Section

The image features the book "Knight Owl" by Christopher Denise, depicting an owl in knight armor under a full moon.
The image features the cover of "Thelma the Unicorn," a children's book by Aaron Blabey, featuring a whimsical unicorn character.
The image features the book cover of "The Return of Thelma the Unicorn" by Aaron Blabey, showcasing a cheerful unicorn.
The image features the cover of the children's book "Dragons Love Tacos," by Adam Rubin, with playful illustrations and title.
The image features the book "Knight Owl" by Christopher Denise, depicting an owl in knight armor under a full moon.
The image features the cover of "Thelma the Unicorn," a children's book by Aaron Blabey, featuring a whimsical unicorn character.
The image features the book cover of "The Return of Thelma the Unicorn" by Aaron Blabey, showcasing a cheerful unicorn.
The image features the cover of the children's book "Dragons Love Tacos," by Adam Rubin, with playful illustrations and title.

 

New Titles in Yoto!

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

The image shows a collection of book covers, including titles from "Diary of a Wimpy Kid," "Harry Potter," and "Magic Poppins."

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

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

 

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 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. 

 

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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