October Newsletter

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Hello October.

 

Directors Corner

 

Football and falling leaves are upon us!  I get so excited about fall.  I have always enjoyed what Michigan has to offer in the autumn:  apple picking, cider and donuts for sure, leaf piles in yards, pumpkins on front porches and of course making an apple pie.  I hope you can get out and enjoy what makes you happy. 

 

The library has kicked off a “Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin” again this year.  Please stop by the library and take a minute to put your guess into the basket.  It is being given away on Friday, October 13th.  Good luck.

 

All of our programs are going strong. Call if you have questions about what we have to offer.  We would really like to see you each week.

 

A BIG Thank You to the Country Mill, Friends of the PBTDL and the patrons that donated items for the craft show.  It was a really great weekend.

 

Take care and have a fantastic October.

Wishing you a safe and happy Halloween.

 

LuAnn

 

A black cat wearing a witch's hat sits in front of a spooky house and a carved pumpkin, creating a Halloween scene.

 

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Attention Patrons!!

Some of you may have noticed that we recently upgraded our software. You will notice a few new features, such as overdue reminder notifications. Please feel free to download our new Librista app to your phone or tablet. Be sure to select Potterville Benton Township District Library as your library, then enter your library card number located on the back of your library card. The password will be the last four digits of your phone number. Here you can see which books you currently have out, when they're due,  our newest additions, as well as place your next item on hold. We think you're really going to like this new system. We sure do!! 

 

 

 

We have FREE ROMANCE PAPERBACKS!! Stop in and grab some!

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Story Time

may contain critters reading books

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

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The Vikings Lego Club returns on Tuesdays from  3:00-4:00pm. This is for 7-12 year olds and must be signed up by a parent. There will be a sign up sheet at the circulation desk. Join us for a weekly Lego challenge. 

 

 

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The Happy Bookers: BookAholics Book Club

The book club has chosen "American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins and will be meeting on Wednesday, October 11th at 3:00 pm.

Lydia lives in Acapulco. She has a son, Luca, the love of her life, and a wonderful husband who is a journalist. And while cracks are beginning to show in Acapulco because of the cartels, Lydia’s life is, by and large, fairly comfortable. But after her husband’s tell-all profile of the newest drug lord is published, none of their lives will ever be the same.
Forced to flee, Lydia and Luca find themselves joining the countless people trying to reach the United States. Lydia soon sees that everyone is running from something. But what exactly are they running to?

The image features the book "American Dirt" by Jeanine Cummins, highlighted as a #1 bestseller and praised by notable publications.

 

The Well Read Shed

The Well Read Shed continues to be open on Tuesdays from 10:30 am-5:30 pm.  Hardcover books are $1 each and Paperback books are .50 cents each or 3/$1. Children’s books are 5/$1.

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Michigan Activity Pass

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Your library card can get you access to Michigan's finest parks, museums and activities throughout the state!

 

New Books in the Adult Section

The image features the book cover of "Code Red," a Mitch Rapp novel by Vince Flynn, highlighting suspense and espionage themes.
The image features the book cover for "The Book Club Hotel" by Sarah Morgan, illustrated with a snowy landscape and two figures walking.
The image features the book "The Collapsing Empire" by John Scalzi, an interstellar epic. It has a sci-fi theme and space imagery.
The image features the book cover for "23 ½ Lies" by James Patterson, highlighting a new Women's Murder Club thriller.
The image is a book cover for "The Traitor Among Us" by Anne Perry, featuring a woman in a stylish dress and a grand estate backdrop.
The image features the book cover of "Code Red," a Mitch Rapp novel by Vince Flynn, highlighting suspense and espionage themes.
The image features the book cover for "The Book Club Hotel" by Sarah Morgan, illustrated with a snowy landscape and two figures walking.
The image features the book "The Collapsing Empire" by John Scalzi, an interstellar epic. It has a sci-fi theme and space imagery.
The image features the book cover for "23 ½ Lies" by James Patterson, highlighting a new Women's Murder Club thriller.
The image is a book cover for "The Traitor Among Us" by Anne Perry, featuring a woman in a stylish dress and a grand estate backdrop.

New in Young Adult Section

The image features the book "Enola Holmes and the Elegant Escapade" by Nancy Springer, showcasing a girl and a historical setting.
The image shows an audiobook titled "And The Rest Is History" by Jodi Taylor, part of "The Chronicles of St Mary's."
The image features a book cover titled "What Could Possibly Go Wrong?" by Jodi Taylor, part of "The Chronicles of St Mary's."
The image features the book "Enola Holmes and the Elegant Escapade" by Nancy Springer, showcasing a girl and a historical setting.
The image shows an audiobook titled "And The Rest Is History" by Jodi Taylor, part of "The Chronicles of St Mary's."
The image features a book cover titled "What Could Possibly Go Wrong?" by Jodi Taylor, part of "The Chronicles of St Mary's."

New in Childrens section

The image features the cover of "Bitsy Bat, School Star," showcasing a cute bat hanging upside down in a classroom setting.
The image is a children's book titled "How to Get Your Octopus to School," featuring a cartoon octopus surrounded by school supplies.
The image features a colorful book cover titled "Giant-Sized Butterflies on My First Day of School" by Justin Roberts, illustrated by Paola Escobar.
The image features the book "On the Night Before Kindergarten" by Rosemary Wells, with a cute cat character in pink boots.
The image features the cover of "Bitsy Bat, School Star," showcasing a cute bat hanging upside down in a classroom setting.
The image is a children's book titled "How to Get Your Octopus to School," featuring a cartoon octopus surrounded by school supplies.
The image features a colorful book cover titled "Giant-Sized Butterflies on My First Day of School" by Justin Roberts, illustrated by Paola Escobar.
The image features the book "On the Night Before Kindergarten" by Rosemary Wells, with a cute cat character in pink boots.

 

 

 

Libby

 

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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

 

The image features the phrase "Zoo in Your Neighborhood" with illustrations of animals and nature, resembling an open book.
Potter Park Zoo hosts "Boo at the Zoo" on weekends in October with spooky activities from noon to 5 PM.

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!

 

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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