Schoolcraft Community Library 330 North Centre Schoolcraft, MI   49087	Volume 1 No. 4 April 2005	269-679-5959 http://schoolcraftlibrary.org
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Barnes & Noble Book Vouchers... Buy the books you love, and support your Community Library at the same time.  It is as easy as 1, 2, 3 !! 1.   Pick up a bookfair voucher at the Schoolcraft Community Library 2.   Shop at Barnes & Noble during the week of April 30 to May 7 3.   Present the voucher when you pay for your merchandise A percent of your net sale will be donated to the Schoolcraft Community Library.

April Book of the Month Baker Towers by Jennifer Haigh In the coal mines of western Pennsylvania, Stanley Novak endured backbreaking work alongside scores of men just like him, immigrants or the sons of immigrants providing for their families in close-knit Bakerton, a town named for its mine.  Bakerton is home to all five of Stanley's children, though he will not live to see them reach adulthood.  His widow, Rose, will watch their oldest son, George, become a soldier in World War II.  Their daughter Joyce will join the military as well, hoping the Air Force can give her opportunities that working-class Bakerton could not.  Their daughter Dorothy will take a job in Washington, D.C., where her fragile beauty and romantic ideals make her dangerously vulnerable.  Their two youngest children will struggle to fill the empty emotions of growing up without a father while seeking a world far beyond his.  But at each turning point in love or fortune or work, the siblings can't forget the beacon of home.   The Schoolcraft Community Library Reading Club will discuss  Baker Towers on Monday, April 11 at 6:00 pm, and on Tuesday, April 26 at 1:00 pm at the library.   Check the book out from the library, pick up a free readers guide, read the book, then join us for good company and interesting conversation.

What is a "watt hour" meter? You can now check one out at your local library to measure the amount of electricity used by your home or workplace's refrigerator or freezer.   Why bother?   Refrigerators and freezers use more electricity than most other household appliances.   With the help of the watt hour meter and an accompanying guide, you can figure out your appliance's electricity use and cost.   Learn more at www.energystar.gov.

Did You Know ... If your book is due back at the library, but you haven't finished it yet, you can renew over the phone?   Just give us call before the due date, and you won't be charged a fine

Computer Tip of the Month Cookies are files created by a Web site that store information on your computer, such as your preferences when visiting that site. Cookies may also store personally identifiable information, such as your name or email address.   Over time, cookies will take up more and more room on your hard drive. You can clean up the cookies on your PC by taking the following steps: 1.  Open Microsoft Internet Explorer 2.  Select "Tools" from the menu 3.  Select "Internet Options" from the Tools menu 4.  Click the "Delete Cookies" button under Temporary Internet Files 5.  Click the "OK" button to exit the menu

Edison & Ford, Changing Your World Forever. On Thursday, April 14, at 2:00 pm, Jim Elhart will present his exciting program on Thomas Edison and Henry Ford.  Mr Elhart has a highly entertaining program highlighting the changes brought about by these two men that still affect our world today.  Refreshments will be served.  Come and join us for a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon.

Friends of the Library
The "Friends of the Library" believe in the importance of the library and encourage the use of the facility.  The purpose of "Friends" is to enhance library services by providing invaluable voluntary assistance and supplemental income through charitable donations and fundraisers. 
From April 30th to May 7th, 2005 the Portage Barnes and Noble bookstore will donate to the "Schoolcraft Friends of the Library" a percentage of the total sales of all customers purchasing books and other items with the book fair voucher available at the library. 
If you plan on making any purchases at Barnes & Noble soon, please pick up a voucher and use it during the week of April 30 to May 7.  Get some for family and friends too! 
The "Friends" meet on a regular basis at the library.   If you believe in the importance of the library, consider joining us.  The next meeting is scheduled for Friday, April 15 at 10:00 am.

Captain Underpants Party! Thursday, April 21st 3:30 to 4:30 pm at the Schoolcraft Community Library The Library is hosting a "Captain Underpants Party" for those students in grades 1 - 5.   This celebration will include games, crafts, relays, refreshments and doorprizes. Find out what your Captain Underpants "Silly Name" is, and get a "Silly Name" nametag. If you dare, come dressed as Captain Underpants (over sweatpants please), and receive a special prize.   Please register by calling the library at 679-5959.
Kid's Book Corner Check out the Captain Underpants series by Dav Pilkey ...
The Adventures of Captain Underpants.   When George and Harold hypnotize their principal into thinking that he is the superhero Captain Underpants, he leads them to the lair of the nefarious Dr. Diaper, where they must defeat his evil robot henchmen.	Captain Underpants and the attack of the talking toilets.   Principal Krupp once again turns into the superhero Captain Underpants in order to save the world, and Jerome Horwitz Elementary School, from the evil talking toilets and the Turbo Toilet 2000.
Captain Underpants and the invasion of the incredibly naughty cafeteria ladies from outer space.   Only Captain Underpants can stop the three evil space aliens who have invaded Jerome Horwitz Elementary School and turned everyone into lunchroom zombie nerds.	There are more books in the series available at the library.  Read the books, and join us for the Captain Underpants Party scheduled for April 21st. Check out his website at ... http://www.scholastic.com/captainunderpants/

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