New Hours Coming and more
One of the most commented on items in the survey that patrons had the opportunity to compete last fall/winter was the Library’s hours. A number of individuals said they would like to see more hours on Friday evening and on Saturday. The Library would have loved to have been able to just add more hours but does not have the financial resources to do so. In the last five years the Library’s annual operating revenue has decreased by $140,690 and it is operating on a little more than half of what other libraries serving a similar size population do. In an effort to honor the wishes of the public, the decision was made to shift the Library’s hours starting Monday, July 6th. The new hours will be Monday through Thursday 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, Friday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm and Saturday 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Please try this new schedule out and let us know what you think.
Summer Story-time Registrations “Every Hero Has a Story” Registration is open now for all “super” summer story-times . Program information as follows: Prime Time (ages 3-5), Tuesday evenings 7-7:30pm, Jun 9 – July 14 : Toddler (ages 2-3), Wednesday mornings 10:30-11 am, June 10-July 15 : Toddler (ages 2-3), Thursday mornings, 10:30-11 am, June 11-July16 : Lapsit (ages 12-24 months), Friday mornings, 10 to 10:30 am, June 12-July 17 (no July 3rd session): Pre-Reader (ages 4-6), Tuesday mornings, 10:30-11am, June 16-July 21. Story-times include stories, music, creative movement, fingerplays, snacks, crafts and more! Register quickly… they fill up fast!
Summer Reading Program Kick-Off Event
The Briggs Library’s first ever Summer Reading “Super-Duper Kick-Off” will be Monday, June 8 from 4-8pm at the Rotary Park across from the Library. Families can register for the Summer Reading Program during this FREE event, and while they are here, enjoy an inflatable bounce house and other attractions, face painting, crafts, games, hometown heroes, and more! Pizza and pop will be provided for purchase by Deano’s Pizza. The Briggs Library Friends Group is generously sponsoring this program.
S.A.M. in the Summer
New summer programs will offer fun, hands-on participation in Science, Art and Math for children going into grades 1st thru 5th. It’s a great way to keep skills up over the summer in a fun and interactive way. All programs are from 3 – 4 pm.
1st & 2nd grades: Monday, June 29th (Science), Thursday, July 23rd (Math), Wednesday, August 12th (Art)
3rd & 4th grades: Monday, June 15th (Art), Thursday, July 30th (Science), Wednesday, August 19th (Math)
5th & 6th grades: Monday, June 22nd (Math), Thursday, July 16th (Art), Wednesday, August 26th (Science)
Programs are free and limited to 15 children per session. Registration is required and begins on Monday, May18th for all S.A.M. Programs.
Briggsflix
The Briggsflix Movie Club will be enjoying A History of Violence when we meet in May. A mild-mannered man becomes a local hero after stopping a robbery, but the ensuing notoriety brings unwelcome characters who claim to be from the man’s past. This award-winning thriller stars Viggo Mortensen, Maria Bello, Ed Harris, and William Hurt. The movie will screen for free on Tuesday, May 26 at 6:30pm. Rated R, 96 minutes.
Don’t Judge a Book By Its Cover
Adults looking to jump start their summer reading are invited to attend our “Don’t Judge a Book By Its Cover” program on Thursday, June 11 from 7:00-8:00pm. In this fast-paced activity, participants will preview brand new books before they hit the Library shelves, and make snap judgments about the books based on their covers. By the end of the evening, each participant will have a personalized reading list filled with books they may have otherwise overlooked. Registration is required and opens Thursday, May 18.
Movies Galore
The Briggs Library will once again be showing movies for all ages this summer. A new series of Monday Matinees will run classic movies for adult viewers at 1:00pm the first and third Mondays of each month beginning June 1st. Family Movie Fridays will return with a series of family-friendly superhero movies running June 12 to July 31 (no July 3 session). Check the Library’s website at www.briggspubliclibrary.org or at the circulation desk for more information about specific titles for both programs.
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