Jr. Readers Book Club and more
Will we have an early spring or six more weeks of winter? Folklore tells us the groundhog reveals the answer on February 2…Groundhog Day. Come join Junior Readers as we read about Groundhog Day and other areas of weather. We will meet on Monday, January 27 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. The book club is for ages 7-9 and registration starts on Monday, December 30. Discussion books will be available at the Circulation Desk when registering.
e-Reader Class
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. Bring your device for some hands-on practice. Two class times available on Tuesday, February 4 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. or Friday, February 7 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Required registration begins on January 7 and you must have a valid Library card to sign up.
Pre-Reader Storytime
Make New Friends…Keep the Old! Independent listener, ages 4, 5, & 6 are invited to join us in storytime to celebrate stories of friendship. Sessions are Tuesday mornings, 10:30 -11 am, January 14th – February 18th OR Thursday evenings, 6:30-7 pm, January 16th to, February 20th. We will share stories, music, crafts and games. Registration is required and begins: Tuesday, December 17th.
Get Connected @ Briggs
Registration is now open for the library’s Computer Basics class in January. This free class is designed for new computer users with little to no experience, and will cover correct usage of the mouse and keyboard, tips for working with Windows 7, and an introduction to the Internet. The class will meet Wednesday mornings, 10-11am, January 8-29.
Bookaholics
There is still time to read “Annie’s Ghosts” by Steve Luxenberg, this year’s Great Michigan Read, and the January selection of the Bookaholics book clubs. This true story of long-held family secrets takes the reader from Depression-era Detroit to Holocaust-plagued Ukraine and many points between as the author explores what happens when lies or omissions become truth. Copies of the book are now available at the library. The book clubs will meet Thursday, January 16. The first session will meet at 12 pm at the library, the second at 7:30 pm at Bruno’s Bar.
Library Closures
The Library will be closed on December 31st and January 1st for the New Year’s Holiday. The Library will also be closed on Monday, January 20, 2013 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. The drop box on the Library porch will be available for returns throughout these closures.
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
We couldn’t do it without you! Thank you to all the volunteers that helped with games, crafts and refreshments for our 3 holiday programs. A special thanks to Santa for taking time out of his very busy schedule to stop at the library and visit will all the kids.
Thanks also to all who donated mittens, gloves, scarves and hats to our “Mitten Tree”. There were 152 items donated and they were passed on to the Baby Pantry, Basic Needs and the Giving Room. Think of all the warmness out there because of your kindness. The library is very lucky to have volunteers and patrons who share their talents and time with us.
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