May Newsletter

 

A floral arrangement of pink tulips against a dark blue background with the words "Hello May" in elegant script.

Director's Corner,

HELLO May!  Did you know it is National Barbecue Month?  Oh yes, it is time to bring out your grill or smoker and fire up your favorite dish with family and friends.  This is a great fun way to kick off summer.  There are graduations to celebrate and of course, Memorial Day is on Monday, May 25th.  This is a day of remembrance for military personnel who died in service and there are many local parades or the National Memorial Day Parade is scheduled for Monday, too, honoring 250 years of American service and sacrifice.  Please take a moment to honor and remember our fallen heroes.

 

Your library has many events coming up this summer.  Kaylee and Samantha are gearing up for the Summer Reading Program “Unearth a Story”.  Let’s uncover hidden histories or explore the past and go on a great adventure.  This year’s theme underscores the joy of discovery that reading brings and that every person and community have stories waiting to be shared through books and programs.  I am excited to share this year’s events with you.  You will find them posted in our enewsletter or at the library.  Mark your calendar for June 22nd.

 

The Friends of the PBTDL are getting ready for their annual Well Read Shed Book Sale during Gizzard Fest.  The shed will be open on Friday, June 5 from 12:00 to 4:00 and Saturday, June 6 from 10:00 to 4:00.  Please stop in, say hi and support the Friends. 

 

On Lu Ann’s night stand, “Yesteryear” by Caro Claire Burke.  I can’t wait to dig into this gripping, electrifying novel that looks at tradition, fame and faith.

 

Have a great May

 

LuAnn

A cat wearing a flower-adorned straw hat sits among vibrant yellow flowers, creating a charming springtime scene.

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 Angus!  Our Library Dog for May!                                                                    

A brindle dog wearing an orange scarf with a playful pattern, lying on a carpet with sunlight illuminating its face.

 

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  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           

June 30th- Potter Park Zoo

July 7th- Digging into History

July 14th-A2 Magic

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.

 We will be Closed June 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th for Gizzard Fest!

We will be open Monday June 1st, Tuesday is TBD, so please call ahead to see if we are open! 

 

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 selection!

 

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!
Advertisement for "Hamilton" musical at Fisher Theatre, April 29-May 17, with a special pre-sale code DET26 for tickets.
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.
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!
Advertisement for "Hamilton" musical at Fisher Theatre, April 29-May 17, with a special pre-sale code DET26 for tickets.
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.

 

 

 

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 decorative frame displaying assorted earrings on a lace background, set against a pink wall, with dried flowers nearby.

 

 Look at how to make this decorative jewlery hanger at Craft and Hobby's website!

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

Click here to start craftiing!

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 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! Lego club ends May 12th, so don't miss out on our last few builds!

 

 

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. Story time ends May 12th until September!  Don't miss our last few activities!

 

The Happy Bookers: BookAholics Book Club

The Book Club is back in session and they are reading  "Horse" by Geraldine Brooks. If you are interested, please plan on attending the meeting on Wednesday, May 13th  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 the book "Horse" by Geraldine Brooks, showcasing its title and author, noted for winning a Pulitzer Prize.

 

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

A book cover titled "The Ending Writes Itself" by Evelyn Clarke, featuring a lighthouse and a striking red-and-blue design.
The image features the book cover of "The Hired Man" by Sandra Dallas, depicting a male figure in a field and a woman in a blue top.
The image features the book cover of "Daughter of Egypt" by Marie Benedict, showcasing pyramids and desert imagery.
The image features the book cover for "Revenge" by John Sandford, part of the Lucas Davenport series, with vibrant colors.
The image is a book cover for "American Fantasy" by Emma Straub, featuring stylized text and illustrations of clouds and a boat.
The image is the cover of "A Far-Flung Life," a novel by M.L. Stedman, featuring a starry sky and a windmill.
The image features the book cover of "Yesteryear" by Caro Claire Burke, showcasing a rural landscape with vibrant colors.
The image features a book cover for "This Will Be Fun" by E.B. Asher, hinting at themes of adventure, romance, and nostalgia.
The image features the book cover of "This Will Be Interesting" by E.B. Asher, illustrated with colorful designs and whimsical elements.
The image features the cover of "The Forgotten Book Club" by Kate Storey, decorated with flowers and a cat peeking from a book.
The image is the cover of "Killing Me Softly," a novel by Sandie Jones, featuring a house and a night sky.
The image features the book cover of "Hope Rises" by David Baldacci, highlighting it as a thriller.
The image is a book cover titled "We the Women" by Norah O'Donnell with Kate Andersen Brower, highlighting women's contributions to America.
A book cover titled "The Ending Writes Itself" by Evelyn Clarke, featuring a lighthouse and a striking red-and-blue design.
The image features the book cover of "The Hired Man" by Sandra Dallas, depicting a male figure in a field and a woman in a blue top.
The image features the book cover of "Daughter of Egypt" by Marie Benedict, showcasing pyramids and desert imagery.
The image features the book cover for "Revenge" by John Sandford, part of the Lucas Davenport series, with vibrant colors.
The image is a book cover for "American Fantasy" by Emma Straub, featuring stylized text and illustrations of clouds and a boat.
The image is the cover of "A Far-Flung Life," a novel by M.L. Stedman, featuring a starry sky and a windmill.
The image features the book cover of "Yesteryear" by Caro Claire Burke, showcasing a rural landscape with vibrant colors.
The image features a book cover for "This Will Be Fun" by E.B. Asher, hinting at themes of adventure, romance, and nostalgia.
The image features the book cover of "This Will Be Interesting" by E.B. Asher, illustrated with colorful designs and whimsical elements.
The image features the cover of "The Forgotten Book Club" by Kate Storey, decorated with flowers and a cat peeking from a book.
The image is the cover of "Killing Me Softly," a novel by Sandie Jones, featuring a house and a night sky.
The image features the book cover of "Hope Rises" by David Baldacci, highlighting it as a thriller.
The image is a book cover titled "We the Women" by Norah O'Donnell with Kate Andersen Brower, highlighting women's contributions to America.

 

New Books in the Young Adult Section

The image features the book cover of "Heiress of Nowhere" by Stacey Lee, showing a figure on a rocky shore with ethereal designs.
The image features the book "If We Never End" by Laura Taylor Namey, highlighting themes of time and fate against a cosmic backdrop.
The image features the book cover of "Heiress of Nowhere" by Stacey Lee, showing a figure on a rocky shore with ethereal designs.
The image features the book "If We Never End" by Laura Taylor Namey, highlighting themes of time and fate against a cosmic backdrop.

 

New Books in the Juvenile Section

The image is a book cover titled "I Survived: The Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964" by Lauren Tarshis, featuring a boy in a snowy urban setting.
The image shows the cover of "I Survived: The Black Death, 1348" by Lauren Tarshis, featuring two children amid a historical backdrop.
The image is the cover of "I Survived: The Great Chicago Fire, 1871" by Lauren Tarshis, depicting a dramatic scene of fire.
The image features the book cover "I Survived: The Dust Bowl, 1935" by Lauren Tarshis, depicting two children running in a dusty landscape.
A book cover titled "I Survived: The Galveston Hurricane, 1900," featuring a boy amidst a stormy sea and floating debris.
The image features a colorful book cover titled "Dino Quest," showcasing a dinosaur adventure with a knight and a T. rex.
The image features a colorful cover for "Dino Quest," showcasing characters on an adventurous journey, likely involving dinosaurs.
The image features a colorful cover of "Dino Quest: Sky Pirates of Primordia," showcasing adventure with dinosaurs and pirates.
The image depicts the cover of "Dino Quest: Rise of the Dino-Sorcerer," featuring a boy, a dinosaur, and a wizard.

 

New Books in the Children's Section

The image features a colorful school bus with children and pets, promoting the theme "Take Your Pet to School Day."
The image is a colorful book cover titled "Flowers for Mama" by Deborah Freedman, featuring two cats and playful artwork.
The image is the cover of a children's book titled "I'm So Happy You're Here," celebrating the joy of libraries.
The image shows the cover of a book titled "How a Bear Became a Book," about the creation of Winnie-the-Pooh.
The image features the cover of a children's book titled "Bartleby" by Matt Phelan, featuring an illustrated bear character.
The image features the book "Grumpy Monkey: Father's Day Fuss" by Suzanne Lang, illustrated by Max Lang, showcasing a humorous monkey character.
The image features a colorful school bus with children and pets, promoting the theme "Take Your Pet to School Day."
The image is a colorful book cover titled "Flowers for Mama" by Deborah Freedman, featuring two cats and playful artwork.
The image is the cover of a children's book titled "I'm So Happy You're Here," celebrating the joy of libraries.
The image shows the cover of a book titled "How a Bear Became a Book," about the creation of Winnie-the-Pooh.
The image features the cover of a children's book titled "Bartleby" by Matt Phelan, featuring an illustrated bear character.
The image features the book "Grumpy Monkey: Father's Day Fuss" by Suzanne Lang, illustrated by Max Lang, showcasing a humorous monkey character.

 

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 just 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. 

We will be closed for May 23rd and 25th for Memorial Day! Have a Good weekend!

 

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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