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Schoolcraft Community Library
330 North Centre Schoolcraft, MI 49087 |
November 2005 |
269-679-5959
http://schoolcraftlibrary.org |
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=> from the SCHOOLCRAFT COMMUNITY LIBRARY NEWSLETTER ... November 28, 2005
BATTLE COACHES: A summary of coaching resources for this year's Battle of the Books is available! For more information follow the "battle of the books" link at http://SchoolcraftLibrary.org
MICHIGAN READS 2006 - The Michigan Reads, One State, One Preschool Book program is once again up and running. One of the five listed titles below will be featured during March is Reading Month 2006. Come to the library and have your say about which book that is. You may cast your ballot for your favorite book by December 9 at the Schoolcraft Community Library. Come on in and ask to see all of the following titles and then vote for your favorite. The titles being considered this year are:
| * Bed Hogs by Kelly DiPucchio,
* In the Small, Small Pond by Denise Fleming, * A Stranger in the Woods by Carl R. Sams II, * Sheep in a Jeep by Nancy Shaw * Imogene's Antlers by David Small. |
NEW ADULT BOOKS
* Friends, Lovers, Chocolate by Alexander McCall Smith
* Character is Destiny by John McCain
* Death Be Not Proud by John Gunther
* Red Lily by Nora Roberts
* From the Heart of Covington by Joan Medlicott
* The Gardens of Covington by Joan Medlicott
* Promise of the Witch King by R.A. Salvatore
* Why Do I Love These People by Po Bronson
* God is in the Hard Stuff by Bruce Bickle
* The Professor and the Madman by Simon Winchester
* A Wedding in December by Anita Shreve
* The Regime by Tim LaHaye
* Hannah’s Hope by Karen Kingsbury
* The Rise of Benedict XVI by John Allen, Jr.
=> from the SCHOOLCRAFT COMMUNITY LIBRARY NEWSLETTER ... November 21, 2005
BATTLE OF BOOKS - Battle Coaches: just a reminder that Battle Shirt orders are due on December 2nd at the library. Orders must be turned in with the correct money or checks made out to Midwest Printing and Promotions. Orders must be in by that date in order to have the shirts back on time. Also, please note that December 9th is the day that Team names and Captains are due. Many thanks for your prompt attention to the deadlines.
CHRISTMAS MAGIC SHOW!!! --- The Schoolcraft Community Library will be hosting a Magic Show, starring Marty Rensford, for children in grades Young Fives and older. The Magic Show will be held on Thursday, December 8th at 3:30 P.M. Snacks will be provided and the program will run til around 4:15 to 4:30 p.m. Pre registration is required and you can do this by calling the library at 679-5959. So, come join the fun.
NEW ADULT BOOKS
* Mary Mary by James Patterson
* Dark Watch by Clive Cussler
* The RAVE Diet and Lifestyle by Mike Anderson
* Ordinary Heroes by Scott Turow
* A Guide Book of United States Coins - 2006 by R.S. Yeoman
* Talk to the Hand: the utter bloody rudeness of the world today, or six good reasons to stay home and bolt the door by Lynn Truss
* The Preacher's Daughter by Beverly Lewis
* Learning to Slow Down and Pay Attention: a book for kids about ADHD by Kathleen Nadeau
* Michigan Shadow Towns: a study of Vanishing and Vibrant Villages by Gene Scott
=> from the SCHOOLCRAFT COMMUNITY LIBRARY NEWSLETTER ... November 14, 2005
DROP-IN CHRISTMAS PRESCHOOL STORYHOUR - The Schoolcraft Community Library will be hosting it's annual 3 week Christmas Drop-In Preschool Storyhour for children ages 3-5 years. These 3 storytimes will be held on November 30th, December 7th and December 14th from 10-10:45 A.M. There will be stories, songs, crafts and snacks revolving around the Christmas theme. Pre registration is not required for these storyhours so just come and enjoy one or all of these special holiday times at the library. For more information you can call the library at 679-5959. See you there!
NEW ADULT BOOKS
* Mary Mary by James Patterson
* Dark Watch by Clive Cussler
* The RAVE Diet and Lifestyle by Mike Anderson
* Ordinary Heroes by Scott Turow
* A Guide Book of Uned States Coins - 2006 by R.S. Yeoman
* Talk to the Hand: the utter bloody rudeness of the world today, or six good reasons to stay home and bolt the door by Lynn Truss
* The Preacher's Daughter by Beverly Lewis
* Learning to Slow Down and Pay Attention: a book for kids about ADHD by Kathleen Nadeau
* Michigan Shadow Towns: a study of Vanishing and Vibrant Villages by Gene Scott
=> from the SCHOOLCRAFT COMMUNITY LIBRARY NEWSLETTER ... November 7, 2005
BATTLE OF THE BOOKS --- Coaches of the 2005-2006 Battle of the Books, a reminder that your Team Registration Forms are due on or BEFORE November 18, 2005. Please send them to Schoolcraft Community Library ASAP!! You may send them via FAX @ 679-5599 or email schlib2 @ myrural.net, by mail @ 330 North Centre Street, Schoolcraft, Mi. 49087, or of course delivered in person. The sooner the library receives ALL of the registration forms, the sooner the preliminary schedules can be mailed. Thanks to everyone for their help and support.
NEW ADULT BOOKS
* A Covington Christmas by Joan Medlicott
* A Christmas Guest by Anne Perry
* Last Light by Terri Blackstock
* The Sword of Shannara by Terry Brooks
* Bottles: identification and price guide by Michael Polak
* The Christmas Scrapbook by Philip Gulley
* Comfort and Joy by Kristin Hannah
* Hot Flash Holidays by Nancy Thayer
* Saving Fish from Drowning by Amy Tan
* The Old Farmer's Almanac 2006
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Schoolcraft Community Library
330 North Centre Schoolcraft, MI 49087 |
November 2005 |
269-679-5959
http://schoolcraftlibrary.org |
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Holiday Reading Pick
The Christmas Scrapbook - A Harmony Novel by Philip Gulley It's autumn in Harmony, and Pastor Sam Gardner has vowed to be ready for Christmas. Determined to redeem a dreadful history of gift giving, Sam enrolls in a scrapbooking class to make a Christmas gift his wife will never forget. However, Sam's absence from their home every Wednesday night, coupled with his fishy alibi of attending a men's group, raises her suspicions.
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For those of you that have been asking, and for those of you who haven't, the Schoolcraft Community Library will be hosting a BOOK SALE on Friday, November 11th and Saturday, November 12th. There are books, audios and videos for people of all ages. The library will be extending its open hours for those two days to accommodate people dropping children off at school or arriving home later from work etc. On Friday, November 11, the book sale hours will be 8 A.M. to 6 P.M. and on Saturday, November 12, the hours will be 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. Donations of books and videos will be accepted until Thursday, November 10. Please NO Readers Digest condensed books, encyclopedias or magazines. Books will be selling for a suggested donation of 25 cents each and videos for a suggested donation of $1.00 each. There will also be a table of special items priced separately. Funds from this sale will be going to fund the 2006 Summer Reading program. So, come and join us and find some wonderful reads and support summer reading as well. Any questions please call the library at 679-5959. |
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The Battle of the Books mandatory Coaches meeting has been MOVED!! Due to the growing interest in this event, we have had to move the location of our Coaches Meeting. Please note that the meeting will now be held at the SCHOOLCRAFT LADIES LIBRARY, which is next to the Schoolcraft Post Office on Hayward Street. Parking is available on the street and in the parking lot across the street and just down the street from the Ladies Library. The time remains the same - 7 P.M. We are asking also that you please NOT bring any children to this meeting. Also, there are 4 books available through Scholastic at a discount. Those books are Family Under the Bridge, Miracles on Maple Hill, A View From Saturday, and Immigrant Kids. If coaches are interested in purchasing these books in this manner, there will be an order form available at the Coaches Meeting. Coaches need to be prepared to ORDER and PAY for their purchase at the Coaches meeting. A one-time order will be placed following the Coaches Meeting for those who order that night. If you have any questions, please call the library at 679-5959. |
| Brown Bag Storyhour ... The Schoolcraft Community Library Brown Bag Storyhour for those students in Young Fives and Kindergarten will meet this month on Wednesday, November 9th and runs from 11:10 to 11:50 A.M. so that students from both morning and afternoon classes can participate. It is a fun time of reading stories, eating lunch and sometimes singing songs, doing fingerplays, playing games etc. Morning students in either Young Fives or Kindergarten may catch the "Town Bus" to the library, but must have their own transportation home or to daycare. Afternoon students must have their own transportation both to the library and then to school. This is a very fun time set aside just for these students. We hope you can join us. The theme for November is FOOD! Another Brown Bag story hour will be held Wednesday December 7th. Dates for 2006 with be forthcoming in January. So, put the dates on the calendar and be sure to join us for Brown Bag Storyhour. Pre registration is not required at this time. |
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| Battle of the Books is here! The Schoolcraft Community Library is hosting it's 12th year of Battle of the Books and the booklist is now available as well as tips for teams & coaches. Students in 4th, 5th and 6th grades are encouraged to join this wonderful event. The Grand Battle of 2006 is scheduled for Saturday, February 4th at the Schoolcraft High School PAC. For more information contact the library at 679-5959 and ask for "Miss Bobbi" or call the Schoolcraft Upper Elementary School at 488-7250 and ask for Pat Pawlak. A mandatory coaches meeting will be held November 2nd at the Ladies Library Building beginning at 7:00 p.m. The last day for team registration is November 18th. |
ADULT BOOKS |
 Live What You Love; notes from an unusual life by Bob & Melinda Blanchard |
 The Christmas Quilt by Jennifer Chiaverini |
 The Sunflower by Richard Paul Evans |
 The Bishop in the Old Neighborhood by Andrew Greeley |
 Driven from Within by Michael Jordan |
 Light from Heaven by Jan Karon |
 The Gold Coast Cure by Andrew Larson |
 Symptoms of Withdrawal; a memoir of snapshots & redemption by Christopher Kennedy Lawford |
 There's Something about Christmas by Debbie Macomber |
 Amethyst by Lauraine Snelling |
 The Christmas Hope by Donna VanLiere |
 The Camel Club by David Baldacci |
 The City of Falling Angels by John Berendt |
 Disney on a Dime: Money Saving Secrets for your Walt Disney World Vacation by Chris and Kristal Carlson |
 The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly |
 Predator by Patricia Cornwell |
 House Calls and Hitching Posts by Dorcas Sharp Hoover |
 Knife of Dreams by Robert Jordan |
 Dark Sky by Carla Neggers |
 Gabriel's Angel by Nora Roberts |
 Shadow Prey by John Sandford |
 Furry Logic: a guide to life's little challenges by Jane Seabrook |
 Furry Logic: laugh at life by Jane Seabrook |
 Furry Logic: parenthood by Jane Seabrook |
 At First Sight by Nicholas Sparks |
 Iron Orchid by Stuart Woods |
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.
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, November 18th at 10:00 am.
| Newsletter issues of The Schoolcraft Scoop are available at the Schoolcraft Community Library at the front desk. Please stop by and pick up a copy - your interest is appreciated! Previous Issues ... 2005: January * February * March * April * May * June/July * August * September * October ... Current Issue |