Thank You! and more
The Library must thank all of our volunteers and staff who worked so hard to make our Summer Reading “Super-Duper Kick-Off” Event a huge success! We would like to also acknowledge Kyle Knight and the St. Johns Police Department, Dean Mazzolini and the St. Johns Fire Department, and Lynn Weber and the Clinton Area Ambulance Service for sharing their emergency vehicles with us. Thank you to Deano’s Pizza and Face Painting by Sharon for making the event extra special. And lastly, a big “Thank you!” to the Briggs Library Friends Group; without their support we would not be able to offer these types of special programs. Thank you, everyone!
Tween Program
Attention all ‘Tweens — enrollment will soon begin for our Superhero Boot Camp! ‘Tweens ages 10-12 will test their agility, “x-ray vision,” logic, and more in a series of events to see if they have what it takes to be the next great superhero! The fun takes place Monday, July 27 from 6:30 – 8:00pm. Registration is required and opens Monday, July 6.
Chapter Chatter: “Reading Where the Hometown Heroes Work”
Meet and read with some of our Hometown Heroes at their workplace. Who the heroes are and where they work will be announced when dates are confirmed. Staff will choose a “SUPER” chapter book to read to the children over the course of 4 weeks. This program is for children ages 6-8 years old on Monday evenings, 7-7:45pm, August 3rd – 24th. Its lots of fun! Registration begins on Monday, July 6th.
Balloon Program
Join us for a FREE family night of “BALLOONARAMA” fun with balloon artist Julie Grames! She has performed at events all over Michigan and her balloon entertainment will amaze you. The program is on Tuesday, July 21st and runs from 7-8pm with refreshments available before the program 6:30-7. Registration is not required but appreciated. Please “POP” in and share the fun at our summer finale
Simple Storytime
Children ages 2-4 (with a participating grownup) will hear stories and enjoy a small craft or activity about “Animals Everywhere” during our next Simple Storytime! The program runs Wednesday mornings from 10:30 – 11:00, July 20 – August 26. Registration for this program is required and begins Wednesday, July 1.
Movies Galore
The classic romantic drama The Shop Around the Corner (unrated, 97 mins.), starring James Stewart and Margaret Sullavan, is our next Monday Matinee. We will show the picture Monday, July 6 at 1:00pm, and light refreshments will be provided. Family Movie Fridays will return after taking a break for the Fourth of July holiday with Spy Kids (rated PG, 88 mins.) on Friday, July 10. The movie will begin at 2:30 pm, and a small craft or activity will be provided afterwards.
Staff Picks
If you are looking for a good book to read here is a list of titles that Library staff enjoyed or found informative in the last month. Adult Fiction: Fold by P. Clines, Girl Underwater by Claire Kells, Beach Plum Island by Holly Robinson, One Mile Under by A. Gross, Never Die Alone by L. Jackson and Take Another Look by R. Noonan. Adult Non-fiction: Biblio TECH: Why Libraries Matter More Than Ever in the Age of Google by John Palfrey. Miss Marie’s Juvenile Picks: Sleepless Knight by J. Strum and Ellie’s Story: a Dog’s Purpose Novel by W. Bruce Cameron.
Reminder New Hours
Starting Monday, July 6th Library 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.
Library Closure
The Library will be closed Friday July 3rd and Saturday July 4th in observance of the Independence 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