=> from the SCHOOLCRAFT COMMUNITY LIBRARY NEWSLETTER ... October 27, 2008

... The Fifteenth Annual Battle of the Books has officially begun at the Schoolcraft Community Library. A mandatory coaches meeting for all those "battle coaches" will be held Thursday, November 6th at 7 P.M. at the Schoolcraft Upper Elementary School Library.
 
... The November Brown Bag Storyhour will be held Wednesday, November 19th from 11:10 A.M. to 11:50 A.M.
 
... FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY MEETING - Have you ever wanted to help the library? Well we have just the thing for you!!! The Schoolcraft Community Library Friends of the Library will have their next meeting at the Whistlestop Coffee Shop on Friday, November 21st at 10 A.M. and they are welcoming new members!! Please join us and bring a friend too. We meet in the meeting room in back, so come and bring your ideas. See you there. Call the library for more details. 679-5959.

=> from the SCHOOLCRAFT COMMUNITY LIBRARY NEWSLETTER ... October 20, 2008

LITERACY LUNCH ... The next session of Literacy Lunch will begin Monday, November 3rd with the 4th and 6th graders at the Schoolcraft Upper Elementary School. Students will be listening to the books Twenty and Ten by Claire Huchet Bishop and The Hideout by Eve Bunting and must have permission slips to participate.

TOT TIME --- Wednesdays in November The Schoolcraft Community Library will be hosting its Tot Time for children ages 18 to 36 months and their parents. This story hour will take place from 9:30-10:30 A.M. on November 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th. This is a parent child activity and includes about 20 minutes of stories, fingerplays, songs and activities followed by 35 minutes of free play. It is a wonderful time for children and their parents to interact together as well as a time for parents to connect with other parents. Your child must be pre-registered and this can be done by calling the library at 679-5959. Space is limited so call today!

BROWN BAG STORYHOUR ... The Schoolcraft Community Library will begin its annual Brown Bag Storyhour for students in Young Fives and Kindergarten on Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008. This storyhour takes place once a month through the school year and runs from 11:10 - 11:50 A.M. so that students in both morning and afternoon classes can attend. Students in the morning classes can ride the Town Bus to the library, but then will need to make arrangements to get home following the storytime. Also, if riding the bus to the library, students will need a note from home giving them permission to do so. Students are asked to bring a lunch (No red or purple drinks please), a smile and listening ears. There are stories, fingerplays or songs and sometimes an activity while the students eat their lunch with their friends. So, mark your calendars and join us for a special time just for Kindergarteners and Young Fives here at the Schoolcraft Community Library. Please note the November and December dates for Brown Bag Storyhour are Wednesday, November 19th and Wednesday, December 10th. For additional information call 679-5959.

BATTLE OF THE BOOKS The 15th annual Battle of the Books at the Schoolcraft Community Library will officially begin on Friday, October 24th with the release of the "Booklist". The booklist will be available at the Schoolcraft Upper Elementary School, the Schoolcraft Community Library and the Vicksburg District Library. Battle of the Books is a reading event for teams of students in the 4th, 5th and 6th grades. For more information call the library at 679-5959 and look for additional news in the coming weeks. BATTLE OF THE BOOKS COACHES MEETING A mandatory coaches meeting for all those "battle coaches" will be held Thursday, November 6th at 7 P.M. at the Schoolcraft Upper Elementary School Library. Please be sure to have an adult representative for your team present at this important meeting for the 2008-2009 Battle of the Books. Bring your coaches packet with you to the meeting as well. Coaches packets are available at the Schoolcraft Community Library and the Schoolcraft Upper Elementary School Library as well as the elementary school libraries in Vicksburg. (Sunset, Indian Lake and Tobey)

PRESCHOOL STORYHOUR ... "Frisky Forest Animals" The Schoolcraft Community Library will host its annual Fall Preschool Story hour for children ages 3-5 years old each Wednesday from September 24th thru October 29th. This fall story hour, called Frisky Forest Animals, will be held from 10-10:45 A.M. and includes stories, songs, fingerplays, activities, crafts and snacks. Registration is required so call today at 679-5959 and reserve a spot for your child or grandchild to join us for some "frisky fun"!!!

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from about the web ... "Frisky Forest Animals" LINKS & RESOURCES * CLICK to COLOR: aardvark, bat, bear, beaver, bird, bison, blue jay, bunny, butterfly, chipmunk, dragonfly, eagle, fawn, ferret, fox, hawk, igauna, mole, mouse, muskrat, owl, racoon, snake, turkey, woodpecker ... http://thecoloringspot.com * ONLINE PICTURE MAKER: Rabbit - Click and drag Picture Maker images and colors onto the main picture to create a picture of your own ... http://www.myfreecolouringpages.com   * ANIMAL COLORING PAGES ... Mole * Mole Tunneling * Rabbit * Rabbit in Hole * Mouse ... http://www.myfreecolouringpages.com   * Animal Alphabet Coloring Contest - Win a $100 scholarship ... http://mmoconline.com * Learn to draw a bunny ... http://www.unclefred.com * Monkey Addition ... http://www.mymathgames.com * Songs & Poems: Squirrels * Bunnies ... http://www.canteach.ca

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY MEETING ---- The Schoolcraft Community Library Friends of the Library fall meetings will begin Friday, September 26th at 10 A.M. at the Whistle Stop Coffee Shop. Please consider joining these faithful servants of the library to help plan for the upcoming year. The Friends of the Library have been instrumental in providing the funds behind the library's summer reading programs as well as having purchased a variety of items for the library as well---shelving, laminating machine, books, audio rack etc. So, mark your calendar and plan to join the "friends" on September 26th at 10 A.M. Additional dates for fall meetings are Friday, October 17th and Friday, November 21st. These meetings will also be held at 10 A.M. at the Whistlestop Coffee Shop in downtown Schoolcraft.

=> NEW ADULT BOOKS ... October 27, 2008
* Bones by Jonathan Kellerman
* Salvation in Death by J.D. Robb
* Divine Justice by David Baldacci
* The Gate House by Nelson DeMille
* A Good Woman by Danielle Steele

=> NEW ADULT AUDIOS ... October 27, 2008
* Bones by Jonathan Kellerman

=> NEW ADULT BOOKS ... October 20, 2008
* The Story of Edgar Sawtell by David Wroblewski (Oprah Book Club selection)
* Against Medical Advice by James Patterson and Hal Friedman
* Testimony by Anita Shreve
* Rough Weather by Robert Parker
* Dark Summer by Iris Johansen
* Reading Magic: why reading aloud to our children will change their lives forever by Mem Fox
* Clapton, the autobiography by Eric Clapton
* Absolute Beginner's Guide to eBay by Michael Miller

=> NEW ADULT AUDIOS ... October 20, 2008
* Damage Control by J.A. Jance
* A Cedar Cove Christmas by Debbie Macomber
* Dinner with a Perfect Stranger by David Gregory
* The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks
* 8 Sandpiper Way by Debbie Macomber
* Between Sundays by Karen Kingsbury
* Sundays at Tiffany's by James Patterson
* Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich
* Sail by James Patterson
* Just Rewards by Barbara Taylor Bradford
* Sleeping Arrangements by Madeleine Wickham

=> NEW ADULT BOOKS ... October 09, 2008
* Too Small to Ignore: why children are the next big thing by Dr. Wess Stafford
* A Lion Among Men by Gregory Maguire
* The Brass Verdict by Michael Connelly
* Teen Rights (and Responsibilities): a guide for all teens and the adults in their lives by Traci Truly
* Sun Kissed by Catherine Anderson
* The Enemy by Lee Child
* Treasures of the North by Traci Peterson
* Comeback: a mother and daughter's journey through hell and back by Claire Fontaine

THANK YOU SCHOOLCRAFT PATRONS FOR SUPPORTING YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY ... The Schoolcraft Community Library wishes to thank its patrons for their generous support by using their Hardings escrip cards each time they visit their local grocery store. Since July 2007 the Schoolcraft Library has earned $456.41!! Thank you, thank you to all who have helped provide funds for programming, books, and supplies for children's storytimes. Keep up the good work!!!

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SAVE AT THE SCHOOLCRAFT COMMUNITY LIBRARY!!! ... Are you looking for ways to reduce your budget and save the environment at the same time? Why not try checking out the variety of magazines offered at the library? The library offers over 30 periodicals, which include magazines, newsletters and a couple local newspapers. Magazines can be checked out for 2 weeks and you can save money, catch up on the latest news and gossip around the world, find a new recipe or learn something about the changing world of health, computers or finance. Why not give it a try? INTERNET POLICY AT THE SCHOOLCRAFT COMMUNITY LIBRARY ... In effect as of March 26th, 2008, the Internet Use policy now states that a current library card or a piece of Government issued identification (ie., Driver's license, voter's registration card, a student ID., etc.) must be presented to use the internet. Also, if you are under 18 years of age, a parent's signature will be required to access the Internet. Wireless Internet access is also available at the library and though ID is not required to access this service, the library does require a patron signature after reading the Wireless Internet Policy and to abide by those same guidelines as those using library computers. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the library at 679-5959. RECYCLE THOSE INK CARTRIDGES AT THE SCHOOLCRAFT COMMUNITY LIBRARY ... The library has joined forces with Cartridge World, a locally owned business, to provide a place for our patrons to recycle those ink cartridges or laser cartridges. There is a box available at the Schoolcraft Community Library, just as you enter the building, and all you have to do is drop your cartridge in the box and we take care of the rest. So, do your part in cleaning up the environment and drop your cartridges with us.

KALAMAZOO AIR ZOO CONTRACT RENEWED AT THE SCHOOLCRAFT COMMUNITY LIBRARY thru December 31st, 2008 ... The Schoolcraft Community Library and the Air Zoo have renewed their agreement which means that all cardholders at the Schoolcraft Community Library will receive a 50% discount off the regular admission price to the Kalamazoo Air Zoo through December 31st, 2008. This discount is available no matter how many times a cardholder visits the Air Zoo. It is available to each cardholder only, not the entire party and is applicable on regular admission rates and not special programs or events. Also, a photo ID must be presented with all adult cards. If you need additional information feel free to call the library at 679-5959 or the Kalamazoo Air Zoo at 382-6555.

WI-FI at the Schoolcraft Community Library!!!! --- Wireless internet service has come to the Schoolcraft Community Library. So whether you are traveling through town, needing to quick check your email or an important website for a research paper for school, you can bring your laptop to the library and hook up.

HARDING'S eScrip COMMUNITY CARD FOR THE SCHOOLCRAFT COMMUNITY LIBRARY -- The Schoolcraft Community Library is partnering with Harding's Market in the Harding's eScrip Community Card to help raise funds for the Schoolcraft Community Library and you can help! It is easy and is a great way to help the library. Here's how you can help. Just go to a Harding's Market and ask for the Harding's eScrip Community Card. Then you can activate your card by one of two easy methods. You can call 1-800-931-6258 and register your name with our library or if you prefer you can register online at www.escrip.com/hardings.jsp and follow the instructions there. Then each time you make a purchase at any Harding's Market you give them your Harding's eScrip Community Card to scan and presto you have helped the library with up to 4% of your purchases. No having to remember to keep receipts and then bring them to the library anymore! Just a quick phone call and a swipe of a card and you have given your help to the Schoolcraft Community Library. So, join today and start those savings coming in to the library. Many thanks to all who have helped in the past with their Harding's receipts and many thanks in advance to all who will help us in the future. Call the library at 679-5959 if you have any questions or go to our website schoolcraftlibrary.org.

* TumbleBook - You can now access TumbleBook Library for kids from the library's web page by clicking on the TumbleBook link. TumbleBook is a collection of animated, talking picture books and TumblePuzzles and Tumble Games. These are created from existing picture books which have been licensed from children's book publishers and converted into the TumbleBook format. You can play TumbleBook at the library, from home, or even while on vacation!!! This is an exciting new offering at the Schoolcraft Community Library and we hope parents and kids will take advantage of it. ENJOY!!

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.

QSAC: Quality Service Audit Checklist -SCHOOLCRAFT LIBRARY ATTAINS "ESSENTIAL LEVEL" OF QUALITY SERVICES FROM LIBRARY OF MICHIGAN - The Schoolcraft Community Library is proud to announce that it is one of 10 Class II libraries in Michigan who have qualified for the Essential Level requirements from the Quality Services audit checklist known as QSAC. There are seven categories of achievement which include human resources, governance/administration, services, collections development, technology, facilities and equipment and public relations/marketing. By focusing on these key areas the Schoolcraft Library has demonstrated a strong commitment to customer service. There are 78 class libraries in the State of Michigan and so the Schoolcraft Community Library is proud to have been one of the first 10 to have achieved this goal.

NOTE: LASER JET CARTRIDGE RECYCLING PROGRAM ... The Schoolcraft Community Library regrets to inform its patrons that the Laser Jet Recycling Program has once again been discontinued. You can still recycle your ink jet cartridges and any old cell phones as well in the bags provided at the library, but laser jet cartridges will no longer be accepted. You may be able to dispose of them through Office Max or there is a recycling center near the Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds. Many thanks for your support of this program while it lasted.

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WIZARD OF OZ PUPPET SHOW The Schoolcraft Community Library will be hosting THE WIZARD OF OZ PUPPET SHOW from Steven's Puppets for all ages on Tuesday, October 14th at 7 P.M. The show lasts approximately 45 minutes to an hour and is a fun filled family event with sound, music and beautiful marionettes. Bob, the puppeteer is a lively entertainer and will complete the evening with a demonstration of a few of the puppets so kids can see up close and personal how they work. Come and join us for a wonderful time. For more information call the library at 679-5959.

BANNED BOOKS WEEK - September 29th - October 3rd, 2008

Celebrating the Freedom to Read has been observed during the last week of September each year since 1982. This year marks the 27th anniversary of Banned Books Week and this annual ALA event is to remind Americans not to take this precious democratic freedom for granted. Banned Books Week celebrates the freedom to choose or the freedom to express one's opinion even if that opinion might not be considered unorthodox or unpopular. If you have ever been curious about what books have been challenged and why, visit your local library and ask to see a list and look at our display of "banned books" and perhaps even venture forth and check one of those banned books out to read.

HARRY POTTER MOVIE EVENT AT THE LIBRARY - Saturday, October 4th, 2008 ... In honor of the 10th Anniversary of the book Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling and as a culminating event for Banned Books week, the Schoolcraft Community Library will host a movie event on Saturday, October 4th at 1:30 P.M. for children in grades 2 and up. The library will show Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, have door prizes, serve refreshments and provide a brief time of activity revolving around the Harry Potter theme. Pre-registration is required so we can plan for refreshments and the activities. Please call the library today at 679-5959 and reserve a spot for this special "Harry Potter" event. Come dressed as a character from "Harry Potter" and you just might get the prize for the best dressed wizard or witch! Related Resources: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone * Book Notes Summary by J. K. Rowling ... http://www.bookrags.com * SparkNotes ... http://www.sparknotes.com * WIKIPEDIA: Harry Potter and the Pholosopher's Stone ... http://en.wikipedia.org

LITERACY LUNCH ---There is a brand new program being offered through the cooperation of the Schoolcraft Community Library and the Schoolcraft Upper Elementary School and it is called "Literacy Lunch." This program is being offered to the students in 3rd thru 6th grades several times throughout the school year. Students in 3rd and 5th grades will be the first ones to have the opportunity to sign up for this program. It will be offered during their lunch hours and those students who have pre-registered will be allowed to bring their lunch to the Upper Elementary School library three days a week to have a chapter book read to them while they eat their lunch. The program will begin Monday, September 22nd and run for 2-3 weeks, allowing time to complete each book. The 4th and 6th grade students will have the opportunity to participate in November.

=> NEW ADULT BOOKS ... September 29, 2008
* The Quilter's Kitchen by Jennifer Chiaverini
* Sarah: how a hockey mom turned the political establishment upside down by Kaylene Johnson
* Della's Crossing by V.C. Andrews
* A Spoonful of Poison by M.C. Beaton
* Letter to my Daughter by Maya Angelou
* A Cedar Cove Christmas by Debbie Macomber
* A Most Wanted Man by John LeCarre
* Called Out of Darkness: a spiritual confession by Anne Rice
* Grace by Richard Paul Evans
* Hot Mahogany: a Stone Barrington novel by Stuart Woods
* The Private King by R.A. Salvatore

=> NEW ADULT BOOKS ... September 22, 2008
* Sunset by Karen Kingsbury
* Collateral Damage by Fern Michaels
* The Comforts of a Muddy Saturday by Alexander McCall Smith
* The Good Thief by Hannah Tinti
* The Letters by Luanne Rice and Joseph Monninger
* The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks
* Heat Lightening by John Sandford
* If She Only Knew by Lisa Jackson
* Comanche Moon by Catherine Anderson
* Paul of Dune by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson
* Disney: the Mouse Betrayed: greed, corruption and children at risk by Peter and Rochelle Schweizer
* Macular Degeneration: a complete guide for patients and their families by Michael Samuel
* I'm not your Friend, I'm Your Parent: helping your children set the boundaries they need. . .and really want by E.D. Hill

=> NEW ADULT BOOKS ... September 15, 2008
* 8 Sandpiper Way by Debbie Macomber
* The Dash Diet for Hypertension; lower your blood pressure in 14 days without drugs by Thomas Moore
* A Complaint Free World; how to stop complaining and start enjoying the life you always wanted by Will Bowen
* They Must Be Stopped; why we must defeat radical Islam and how we can do it by Brigitte Gabriel
* What Color is your Parachute 2009 by Richard Nelson Bolles
* Flower Net by Lisa See
* Sinner by Ted Dekker
* The Keepsake by Tess Gerritsen
* Dragon Bones by Lisa See
* The Interior by Lisa See
* The Longing by Beverly Lewis
* The Other Queen by Philippa Gregory
* Green Living for Dummies by Yvonne Jeffrey
* Credit Repair for Dummies by Steve Bucci.

=> NEW ADULT BOOKS ... September 08, 2008
* American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld
* Devil Bones by Kathy Reichs
* Gypsy Morph by Terry Brooks
* Hot, Flat and Crowded; why we need a green revolution and how it can renew America by Thomas Friedman
* The Scotia Widows; inside their lawsuit against Big Daddy Coal by Gerald Stern
* Silks by Dick Francis