October Newsletter

A wooden "October" sign sits in front of a vibrant orange pumpkin, evoking the cozy vibes of fall.

 

Director's Corner,

Hello!  Leaves, Lattes, and Sweater Weather!

 

What a great time to get out and enjoy the colorful beauty of Michigan.  It surrounds us.  Lots of football games, homecomings, long walks plus lots of reading time.  Your library has a number of new selections arriving every day.  Come in and enjoy the new John Grisham thriller or maybe you are ready to get started on the holiday classic.  Whatever you are in the mood for, stop in, and let us help you find the perfect book.

 

Remember, our Story Time program has started up every Tuesday morning at 10:30.  Come in and join Sam for dancing, silly songs and a craft.  Also starting up is the Viking Lego Club each Tuesday afternoon at 3:00.  Let’s build some fantastic projects.  Our Book Club is in full force on the second Wednesday of each month.  If you are interested in joining any of these events, please come and see what we are all about. 

 

The Friends of the PBTD Library were very thankful for your support during their 5th Annual Craft Show held at the Country Mill.  What a fantastic weather weekend for stopping by, eating some fresh made donuts and getting started on your holiday shopping.  Please remember that their Well Read Book Shed is open every Tuesday.  There are some great finds out there all donated by you.  Thank you for your continued support of the Friends. 

 

What’s on my Night Stand?  I just finished Carley Fortune’s new book “Our Perfect Storm”.  It’s about two people who have been best friends since they were eight years old.  Now, life changes have put a strain on their friendship.  Will they be able to get back together to mend their friendship?  Now, I am digging into the Book Club October read. 

 

Where ever life takes you in October, enjoy the adventure!

 

 

LuAnn

A black and white cat peeks through a pile of colorful autumn leaves, blending into the fall scenery.

 

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 Rosey!  Our Library Dog for October!                                                                    

A brown and white dog wearing a cozy knitted sweater, sitting on a green carpet, looking up curiously.

 

Printing, Faxing, and Scanning Service!

If you didn't know one of the services we offer is printing, faxing and scanning! We can print in color and double sided. We can send faxes for you. We can scan documents to your email! 

Copies cost $0.20 a page (0.25 for double sided, 0.50 for color)

Fax is a $1.00 a page

Scans are completely free!

Whatever your needs, we are ready to help!

 

 

A spooky graphic for a Halloween coloring contest featuring pumpkins, bats, and a black cat against an orange background.

 Halloween Coloring Contest!

Looking for some spooky fun? Come on in to grab a coloring sheet to enter our contest! It is for ages 3-adult. The sheets must be back by October 20th so we can get them displayed.   Voting will be up to the public.

Lets have some coloring fun this spooky season!

 

 

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.
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.
Voucher for Woodlands Library members: get 1 free non-alcoholic drink at Kellogg Arena events. Expires 12/31/2026.
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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.
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.
Voucher for Woodlands Library members: get 1 free non-alcoholic drink at Kellogg Arena events. Expires 12/31/2026.
May contain: advertisement, poster, adult, female, person, and woman
May contain: advertisement and poster
May contain: advertisement and poster
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May contain: advertisement, poster, adult, female, person, woman, qr code, and people
May contain: advertisement, poster, adult, male, man, person, face, head, light, and traffic light

 

 

 

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.  

 

 

Two adorable, handmade white ghost plushies with colorful, expressive eyes. They have a cute and whimsical design.

BOO! Learn how to make these cute little ghosts at Craft and Hobby!

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 is Back!

Viking Lego Club is back on ! You must have adult register you. It is for ages 8-12 at 3:00pm on Tuesdays. Come in to check out what challenges we have for you to do!

 

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 back!

Story Time is back! 10:30 am on Tuesdays, bring in your kiddos for stories, songs and crafts! We are excited to have you all back!

 

The Happy Bookers: BookAholics Book Club

The Book Club is back in session and they are reading  "The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu" by Joshua Hammer. If you are interested, please plan on attending the meeting on Wednesday, October 14th  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 "The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu" by Joshua Hammer, highlighting its theme of manuscript preservation.

The Well Read Shed

The Well Read Shed is open for business every Tuesday from 10:00 to 5:30. Come and check it out!

 On a side note - we are not taking anymore donations until the spring!  Thank you for your support and donations.

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 "Little Wonder" by Sophie Chen Keller, highlighted as part of Oprah's Book Club 2023.
The image features the book cover for "God's Country" by William Kent Krueger, highlighting intense colors and a scenic backdrop.
The image features the book cover of "The Unknown" by Riley Sager, showcasing a dramatic tree against a red background.
The image features the book "The Secrets We Hide" by Karin Slaughter, with a dark, moody background and a lit window in a house.
The image features the book cover of "The Murder at World's End" by Ross Montgomery, showcasing a house and mysterious elements.
The image features the book cover of "The Wedding People" by Alison Espach, depicting waves and a person holding a champagne bottle.
The image features the book cover of "The Girl Who Was Taken" by Charlie Donlea, showcasing bold typography and a dramatic background.
The image features the book "Little Wonder" by Sophie Chen Keller, highlighted as part of Oprah's Book Club 2023.
The image features the book cover for "God's Country" by William Kent Krueger, highlighting intense colors and a scenic backdrop.
The image features the book cover of "The Unknown" by Riley Sager, showcasing a dramatic tree against a red background.
The image features the book "The Secrets We Hide" by Karin Slaughter, with a dark, moody background and a lit window in a house.
The image features the book cover of "The Murder at World's End" by Ross Montgomery, showcasing a house and mysterious elements.
The image features the book cover of "The Wedding People" by Alison Espach, depicting waves and a person holding a champagne bottle.
The image features the book cover of "The Girl Who Was Taken" by Charlie Donlea, showcasing bold typography and a dramatic background.

 

New Books in the Juvenile Section

The image features the book "The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels" by Beth Lincoln, illustrated by Claire Powell.
The image features the book "The Swifts: A Gallery of Rogues" by Beth Lincoln, illustrated by Claire Powell, showcasing whimsical characters and art.
The image features the book "The Swifts: A Garden of Vipers" by Beth Lincoln, illustrated by Claire Powell, with a whimsical, colorful cover.
The image features the book "The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels" by Beth Lincoln, illustrated by Claire Powell.
The image features the book "The Swifts: A Gallery of Rogues" by Beth Lincoln, illustrated by Claire Powell, showcasing whimsical characters and art.
The image features the book "The Swifts: A Garden of Vipers" by Beth Lincoln, illustrated by Claire Powell, with a whimsical, colorful cover.

 

New Books in the Children's Section

A whimsical illustration for "The Pumpkin Thief," featuring a squirrel on a pumpkin with a small bird, set in a vibrant forest.
The image features a colorful children’s book cover titled "Candi the Candicorn," showcasing a cute unicorn character with a whimsical theme.
The image features a colorful book cover titled "Harlow the Highland Cow," showcasing a cow with friends, focusing on her unique traits.
A children's book titled "Turkey in Disguise," featuring a turkey wearing a cape and surrounded by other animals. Fun illustrations included!
A whimsical illustration for "The Pumpkin Thief," featuring a squirrel on a pumpkin with a small bird, set in a vibrant forest.
The image features a colorful children’s book cover titled "Candi the Candicorn," showcasing a cute unicorn character with a whimsical theme.
The image features a colorful book cover titled "Harlow the Highland Cow," showcasing a cow with friends, focusing on her unique traits.
A children's book titled "Turkey in Disguise," featuring a turkey wearing a cape and surrounded by other animals. Fun illustrations included!

 

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 display of children's books including titles like "Sockfleas," "Beep Bop Boop!," and "Lena the Chicken," showcasing fun themes.

 

The image features the logo of Kanopy, a streaming service, with the tagline "stream smarter" over a colorful background.

Kanopy Movies

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!

 

 

Libby

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

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.

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  1. First download the Libby app
  2. Then find your library.
  3. Enter your library card number
  4. Then start reading!

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.

 

 

 

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

Around the Community

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 a logo for "Impression 5," incorporating playful text and a gear and splash design.

 

 

 

 

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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