Bookaholics and more
Bookaholics Book Club
Briggs Library is starting a summer book club. Join other Bookaholics on the 3rd Thursday of each month at Bruno’s Wonder Bar in downtown St. Johns for a relaxing evening of good books, conversation, food and drinks. The fun begins Thursday, June 21st at 7pm with “The Life of Pi” by Yann Martel; copies will be available at the library starting Thursday, May 24th. We have other great selections on tap for the remainder of the summer: “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” by Mark Haddon will be discussed on July 19th, and “Early Bird: A Memoir of Premature Retirement” by Rodney Rothman on August 16th. Stop by the library circulation desk for further information on individual titles, or to pick up your copy. The book club is open to all adult patrons ages 21 and up with a valid library card.
Ghost Hunters
Representatives from the SouthEast Michigan Ghost Hunters Society will be visiting Briggs Public Library. The SEMGHS has been investigating paranormal activity across the country for 16 years. Their investigations have been featured on the Discovery Channel’s “A Haunting,” and now you can see the results of those investigations in person! Join us for this free family program Thursday, June 7th from 6-8pm. Registration opened on May 17th for all patrons with a valid library card.
eReader Program
Do you have an eReader? Come to our class and learn how to borrow free eBooks from the library. This class covers all the basics — setup, downloading, and which devices support library eBooks. We’ll demonstrate the checkout, download and transfer process through Overdrive and answer all your eReader questions. You’re welcome to bring your device, though it is not required. Two class times available on Tuesday, June 5 from 10:00-11:00 a.m or 7:00-8:00 p.m. Required registration began on May 15 and you must have a valid Library card to sign up.
Calling All Dreamers
Readers of all ages will explore the night as the library presents “Dream Big-READ!” as their theme this summer. We will explore stargazing, dreams and wishes, space exploration, nocturnal animals, pajama-time and more. Our program is open to children ages 12 months and up, teens, and adults. You can register any time after June 4th for the general summer program.
Registration for our story times is required and began on May 15th for the following:
Lapsit: ages 12-24 months with adult, Friday mornings,
June 15 – July 20, 10-10:30 am.
Toddlers: ages 2-3 years with adult, Wednesday mornings,
June 13 – July 25,(NO July 4th session) 10:00 – 10:30 am
June 13 – July 25,(NO July 4th session) 11:00 – 11:30 am
Pre-Reader: ages 4-6 independent listeners, Tuesday mornings,
June 12 – July 17, 10:00-10:30 am
June 12 – July 17, 11:00-11:30 am
Prime Time Reader: ages 3-5 independent listeners, Tuesday evenings,
June 12 – July 17, 7:00 – 7:30 pm
Junior Readers: ages 7-9, (registration begins 5/29/12) Monday evening,
June 25, 7:00-8:00 pm
For more information, call the library at (989)224-4702 or visit our website, www.briggspubliclibrary.org. Information also available on the City of St. Johns Access Channel
Library Closures
The Library will be Saturday May 26th and Monday May 28th in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday. The drop box on the Library porch will be available for returns throughout this closure.
Contact Information:
Library Director: Sara Morrison
Phone: 989-224-4702 * Fax: 989-224-1205
E-mail: smorrison@briggspubliclibrary.org
Street address: 108 E Railroad * Saint Johns, MI 48879