{"id":27989,"date":"2012-03-22T20:51:55","date_gmt":"2012-03-23T00:51:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/miserybay.usanethosting.com\/wordpress\/?p=27989"},"modified":"2012-03-22T20:51:55","modified_gmt":"2012-03-23T00:51:55","slug":"briggs-86","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/archive1\/briggs-86\/","title":{"rendered":"Briggs Library News"},"content":{"rendered":"

Great reading and more
\nGreat Michigan Read Program<\/strong>
\nGood news for our community of readers, Briggs Library is now a member of the Great Michigan Read program which is a book club for the entire state. With a statewide focus on a single book : Arc of Justice, A Saga of Race, Civil Rights and Murder in the Jazz Age , by Michigan author, Kevin Boyle. It encourages Michiganians to learn more about our state, our society and our history. Thanks to our registration in the Michigan Humanities council, we have just received 15 free copies of Kevin Boyle’s book.
\nIf you have an interest in Michigan history, come to our library and checkout a copy of The Arc of Justice. If you are a member of a book club or history teacher you can register to be part of the Great Michigan Read, which every year chooses a new historical book to study. You can register your club or class by going to the following website and completing a form of interest and purpose. www.michiganhumanities.org<\/a> You then may request free books for your club or class.
\nThe National Endowment for Humanities’ purpose is to convey lessons of history to all Americans. Arc of Justice is a masterful recounting of a landmark historical event, culminating in an epic legal battle that helped lay the foundation of the civil rights movement. In 1925, African American physician, Ossian Sweet, purchased a home in a white neighborhood in Detroit. Determined to protect his family and property, Sweet chose to defend himself from the mob organized to drive him out.
\nArc of Justice provides essential historical background as Americans continue to confront issues of tolerance and equality. The Great Michigan Read program is sponsored by the Michigan Humanities Council which is supported solely by grants and donations and its purpose is to connect people and communities by supporting quality cultural programs. It is Michigan’s nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. It supports communities through family literacy programs, special cultural and historical exhibits, book discussions, school programs, author talks, and performances that have reached thousands of Michiganians.
\nTween Program<\/strong>
\nRide on over to the Library on Tuesday April 17th from 7-8 pm for the “Wild West Tween Roundup.” Participants will enjoy Cowboy and Cowgirl Stories, Oregon Trail Snacks, Dodge City Hangman (game), and a Campfire Craft. Registration is currently taking place and is open to all Tweens ages 9-12.
\nUsborne Books and More Fundraiser<\/strong>
\nUsborne Books and More is a leading publisher of children’s and young adult books. Usborne has over 1100 titles. Books that are fun and educational are the goal of the company. Usborne publishes books that are high quality–plus affordable.
\nThere will be a Book Fair on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 from 3:00am to 8:00pm and Wednesday, March 28, 2012 from 9:30-12:00 at the Briggs Public Library.
\nThe Book Fair will benefit your child (interesting, educational reading material), you (very affordable prices and getting to watch your child LOVE to read) and Briggs Public Library. Peruse at your leisure and take the books you purchase home with you.
\nBrenda Miller, Usborne Books & More consultant, will be on hand to answer questions for those not familiar with Usborne Books. Payment for the books can be cash, check (made out to Brenda Miller) or credit card. You can also find Usborne online at www.UsborneKidzone.com<\/a> Your purchases at the Book Fair will help Briggs Public Library earn credit towards children’s books.
\nLibrary Closure<\/strong>
\nThe Library will be closed on Friday April 6th in observance of Good Friday and on Saturday April 7th for the Easter Holiday. The drop box on the Library porch will be available for returns throughout this closure.
\nAs of Thursday April 5th, 2012 the Fowler drop box will no longer be available for returns due to the new library fine policy.<\/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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