{"id":18207,"date":"2010-09-23T20:56:34","date_gmt":"2010-09-24T00:56:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/miserybay.usanethosting.com\/wordpress\/?p=18207"},"modified":"2010-09-23T20:56:34","modified_gmt":"2010-09-24T00:56:34","slug":"briggs-43","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/archive1\/briggs-43\/","title":{"rendered":"Briggs Library News"},"content":{"rendered":"

Banned Book Week and more
\nJr. Readers<\/strong>
\nRegistration is currently taking place for the Saturday October 23rd program from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. Youth ages 7-9 can pick up a copy of the book Never Race a Runaway Pumpkin by Katherine Applegate at the Library desk. Discussion, snacks and activities will be part of the program that day.
\nFood Drive<\/strong>
\nOur food drive will be earlier this year! Beginning Friday, October 1st we would like your help in filling our lobby display case with “non-perishable” food items. The items will then be delivered to the local food bank. Bring your donations to the circulation desk and we will place them in the case. What a great way to show we care for our friends and neighbors in need. *Please note that cans and boxes are preferred over glass containers and food expiration dates will be observed. The food drive will run through the month of October.
\nBook Launch Party<\/strong>
\nYou\u2019re invited to St. Johns native Janet (Kloeckner) Halfmann\u2019s double book launch party for the titles Fur and Feathers and Good Night, Little Sea Otter. This celebration for all ages will include activities, prizes, food, interactive story times, book selling and signing. Join Janet at Briggs Public Library on October 26th between 6:30 and 8:00 pm. For more information, go to janethalfmann.com.
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\nBanned Book Week <\/strong>
\nBanned Books Week is\u00a0an annual event celebrating the\u00a0freedom to read and the importance of\u00a0the\u00a0First Amendment. Held during the last week of September, Banned Books Week highlights the benefits of free and open access to information while drawing attention to the harms of censorship by spotlighting actual or attempted bannings of books across the United States. Attempts have been made to ban numerous classics and popular titles throughout the years. Most of them were not banned thanks to the efforts of teachers, librarians, booksellers and community residents but you might be surprised to see what titles made the list. Visit http:\/\/www.ala.org\/ala\/issuesadvocacy\/index.cfm<\/a> to learn more about Banned Book Week and to see a list of frequently challenged titles.
\nTelevision<\/strong>
\nThe Library is looking for a digital ready television set for patron and staff use. If you or someone you know has a digital ready television set that is in good working condition that you would be willing to donate please contact the Library. The Library can provide you with a receipt for tax purposes.<\/p>\n

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Contact Information:<\/strong>
\nLibrary Director: Sara Morrison
\nPhone: 989-224-4702 * Fax: 989-224-1205
\nE-mail: smorrison@briggspubliclibrary.org<\/a>
\nStreet address: 108 E Railroad * Saint Johns, MI 48879<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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