=> from the SCHOOLCRAFT COMMUNITY LIBRARY NEWSLETTER ... February 23, 2009
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY DR. SEUSS! ...
March 2nd @ 3:15-4:30 P.M.
... The Schoolcraft Community Library will host an after-school program celebrating Dr. Seuss' birthday. This program is for students in grades Young Fives through 3rd grade and will include games, activities, door prizes and birthday cake and ice cream. Pre-registration is required so call 679-5959 today and reserve a spot. |
Theodor Seuss Geisel
March 2, 1904 - September 24, 1991 |
PRESCHOOL STORYHOUR —
MARCH 25th thru April 29th, 2009
— "Food Frenzy!" ... The Schoolcraft Community Library will be hosting its spring story hour for children ages 3-5 years old. The theme is "FOOD" and there will be stories, fingerplays, songs, activities and of course a snack all revolving around food. This should prove to be a fun-filled time for all involved, so come join us for our "Food Frenzy"!! Pre-registration is required and space is limited, so call the library today at 679-5959 to reserve a spot for your child.
BATTLE OF THE BOOKS 2008-2009 --- The Schoolcraft Community Library has concluded its 15th year of Battle of the Books and gives a big congratulations to IRS: International Reading Specialists from Tobey Elementary School in Vicksburg. Hats off to the FGAFAGABOBS as well from Schoolcraft Upper Elementary, who took 2nd place. The FGAFAGABOBS were an all 4th grade team and sported the only perfect score on Saturday morning during Preliminary Battles. Those students were Blake Bales, Bekah Bensley, Madison Hybels, Macayla Rhoda, Erin Seager and Matthew Schuppel. The IRS was a strong team as well and after three years in the Grand Battle finally took home the trophy! Those students were P.J. Callahan, Brittany Cook, Holly Earl, Cal Folsom, Zoe Folsom, and Amanda Wilson. Both teams earned gift certificates from Kazoo Books. And finally a big thumbs up to all those students and coaches who participated in this year's Battle of the Books. You all did a fantastic job!!! |
 MARCH MOVIE MADNESS AT THE SCHOOLCRAFT COMMUNITY LIBRARY ... The Schoolcraft Community Library will be hosting a "March Movie Madness" each Saturday morning in March. The movies will begin at 10:30 A.M. and be finished by the time the library closes at 1 P.M. The schedule of movies is as follows: March 7—"Ratatouille", March 14—"Monsters, Inc.", March 21—"Kit Kittredge, An American Girl", and March 28—"Cars". Pre-registration is appreciated, but not required as a light snack will be served. So, kids come join our March Movie Madness and moms take the morning off. |
NON-RESIDENT CARDS AT THE SCHOOLCRAFT COMMUNITY LIBRARY
... Did you know that there are some folks who actually don't have a library? Yes, unfortunately it is true there are some who live in what library personnel call "no man's land". In our case, it is those folks who live in Texas Township so I thought I might take this opportunity to give them hope. So Texas Township families, although you do not actually pay library taxes in your property tax bill, which is why you do not technically have a library, you can still become the member of the Schoolcraft Community Library and enjoy library privileges for a mere $35 per year. If you think about this for a minute it is truly a bargain. If you were to purchase an adult hardcover book, they are typically $24 to $26, and paperbacks run $14.99, so it doesn't take long to spend that $35 and only come away with a few books. But if you join the library you can borrow many, many books in a year as well as magazines, audios, videos, DVD's etc. for only $35 a year. So, in this time of economic crunching, we offer a chance for you to spend your dollars wisely by joining the Schoolcraft Community Library where service is a priority to all those we serve. |
$79 for 2009 General Admission Season Tickets ... Learn more! SUPPORT KALAMAZOO KINGS - A LOCAL LIBRARY SUPPORTER!! ... The Schoolcraft Community Library and the Kalamazoo Kings are teaming up to offer a season ticket special for anyone who mentions this information at the time of purchase or takes a flyer. Download flyer now! The special is more than a 70% savings and is good for all 48 home games. At the time of purchase you have the choice of tickets or a pass. And the good news for the Schoolcraft Community Library is that for every purchase made the library will receive $10. The cost of the 2009 season pass is only $79 and is available at the Kalamazoo Kings office, Scott's Cards and Jewelry or any Max 10 location. So, act now and purchase your season pass to some great hometown baseball and help your local library at the same time. |
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EXTRA! from the SCHOOLCRAFT COMMUNITY LIBRARY
... February 20, 2009
Congratulations to the IRS from Tobey Elementary who were the winners of the Grand Battle last evening and a Hearty Great Job to the FGAFGABOBS for their efforts as well. Just to let both of your teams know, I believe there will be an article in the Kalamazoo Hometown Gazette next Saturday, so keep your eyes peeled. —Bobbi |
=> from the SCHOOLCRAFT COMMUNITY LIBRARY NEWSLETTER ... February 16, 2009
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BATTLE OF THE BOOKS - GRAND BATTLE - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2009
... The 15th Annual Battle of the Books event will conclude Thursday night with the top scoring teams from each Semi Final Battle on Saturday, February 14th, 2009. It was an exciting day for all teams involved, and Congratulations are in order for the the two teams that made it into the Grand Battle are IRS—International Reading Specialists from Tobey Elementary School and Vicksburg Middle School and the FGAFGABOBS from the Schoolcraft Upper Elementary School. Students from these teams are as follows: * IRS: P.J. Callahan, Brittany Cook, Holly Earl, Cal Folsom, Zoe Folsom, Amanda Wilson and Josie Dorman * FGAFGABOBS: Blake Bales, Bekah Bensley, Madison Hybels, Macayla Rhoda, Erin Seager and Matthew Schuppel. These teams will "battle" for a place on the trophy donated by Otten Trophies and Awards on February 19th at 7 P.M. in the Schoolcraft High School PAC. Come watch these children from 4th-6th grades WOW you with their knowledge of books such as Gorilla Doctors by Jane Turner, Once Upon a Marigold by Jean Ferris, Blood on the River by Eliza Carbone, My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George and more.
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TOT TIME AT THE SCHOOLCRAFT COMMUNITY LIBRARY
... The Schoolcraft Community Library will be hosting its next Tot Time for those children 18 to 36 months and their parents beginning
Wednesday, February 18th, 2009 from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M.
Tot Time is for a child and his parent and the first 20 minutes have stories, fingerplays, songs and interactive activities for the child and the parent.
The remaining time is spent in free play giving the child and the parent an opportunity to interact with other children and their parents.
Tot Time will run
each consecutive Wednesday from February 18th thru March 11th.
Pre-registration is required
and we have limited space so call today to reserve a spot for you and your child. 679-5959.
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TAX MATERIALS AT THE SCHOOLCRAFT COMMUNITY LIBRARY ...It is tax season again and both Federal and Michigan tax forms are now available at the Schoolcraft Community Library. This includes the MI-1040, Homestead Property Tax Credit, Home Heating Credit, and the Michigan reproducibles. The Federal reproducibles should be here by the first week in February. Remember staff members will be happy to assist you in locating a tax form, but it is very helpful for you to have the number of the form available that you need. Also, library staff members are not able or allowed to give tax advice as they are not accountants or tax experts. Also, a reminder that all tax forms that have to copied on our copy machine are 15 cents apiece. Many thanks for your cooperation. | |||||||
=> NEW ADULT BOOKS
... February 16, 2009
* Kiss by Ted Dekker
* Heart and Soul by Maeve Binchy
* While My Sister Sleeps by Barbara Delinsky
* Amish Grace: how forgiveness transcended tragedy by Donald Kraybill
* The Renegades by T.Jefferson Parker
* What I Did For Love by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
* The Second Opinion by Michael Palmer
* Promises in Death by J.D. Robb
* What in the World is Going On? by Dr. David Jeremiah
* Night and Day by Robert Parker
* How to Survive Your Husband's Midlife Crisis by Pat Gaudette
* The Convenient Groom by Denise Hunter
* Men in Midlife Crisis by Jim Conway
NEW COFFEEHOUSE MYSTERY SERIES AT SCHOOLCRAFT LIBRARY:
* Latte Trouble by Cleo Coyle
* Murder Most Frothy by Cleo Coyle
* French Pressed by Cleo Coyle.
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REMINDER TO PATRONS TO USE THEIR HARDING'S Escrip COMMUNITY CARD
... This is just a friendly reminder to all our library patrons to remember to use their Hardings E-SCRIP COMMUNITY CARDS. It is surprising how fast that 1% can add up for us here at the library. So, remember to flash that card every time you make a purchase at any Harding's Market. If you haven't signed up for this yet, stop by the library or Harding's and pick up a card and then call 1-800-931-6258 to activate your card or register online (enter "Schoolcraft Community Library" for your Group Name). This is a painless way to help your local library, so get on board today. And many thanks to those of you faithfully use your cards on our behalf. |
=> NEW ADULT BOOKS
... February 09, 2009
* Black Ops by W.E.B.
* Griffin, Lethal Legacy by Linda Fairstein
* Double Minds by Terri Blackstock
* Sweetwater Gap by Denise Hunter
* This Side of Heaven by Karen Kingsbury
* Midnight Sons by Debbie Macomber
* The Nine: inside the secret world of the Supreme Court by Jeffrey Toobin
* Change Your Brain, Change Your Life: the breakthrough program for conquering anxiety, depression, obsessiveness, anger and impulsiveness by Daniel G. Amen
* Baby Signs: how to talk to your baby before your baby can talk by Linda Acredolo
=> NEW ADULT BOOKS
... February 02, 2009
* Fireside by Susan Wiggs
* Wicked Game by Lisa Jackson
* Time is a River by Mary Alice Monroe
LARGE PRINT ...
* The Pagan Stone by Nora Roberts
* A Remarkable Mother by Jimmy Carter
* The Winding Ways Quilt by Jennifer Chiaverini
* T is for Tresspass by Sue Grafton
* Slightly Bad Girls of the Bible by Liz Curtis Higgs
MICHIGAN E-LIBRARY
... Did you know that ALL Michigan residents have free access to a multi-million dollar
website known as MeL? MeL is the Michigan eLibrary—a 24/7
online library whose databases
allow you instant access to full-text
articles from tens of thousands of magazines and newspapers. There are also databases for kids and adults on specialized
topics such as car repair, practice tests
(ACT, SAT etc.)
and art images. MeLCat is a special interlibrary loan system
that allows you to order books, audios, movies, music and other materials from libraries all over Michigan and have
them delivered to your home library. MeL Michigana
contains photographs, diaries oral histories, local records and
historical Michigan data. MeL Gateways include specialized resources such as those on
genealogy,
health,
business
and areas for
kids and teens.
MORE-Michigan Online Resources of Educators allows teachers and parents to find
lesson plans and curriculum aids searchable by subject and aligned with state standards. This amazing resource is
funded by the Federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) via the
Institute of Museum and Library Services
(IMLS) through the
Library of Michigan. It saves our state's libraries, schools, colleges and universities over $72 million a year.
Check it out by going to mel.org and spend some time finding out just how much valuable information is right there at your fingertips.
For more information you can call the library at 679-5959.
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LOCAL AUTHOR PUBLISHES HIS FIRST MYSTERY!!
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A local Schoolcraft resident, Mel Starr, has published his first medieval murder mystery,
The Unquiet Bones. The book is on display and available for checkout at the Schoolcraft Community Library.
RELATED RESOURCES ... Author's site - MelStarr.net : Read Chapter One NEW LITERACY CORNER AT THE LIBRARY ... The Schoolcraft Community Library has been developing a new Literacy Corner just for its littlest patrons!!! Of course, we will continue to add new things as we go, but bring those little ones in and play with them at the magnetic board with letters and numbers, sort dinosaurs by kind or color, make words with the Word Whammer or play with them at the big felt board using a variety of felt shapes creating patterns, counting, sorting etc. We also have board books, puzzles and other activities to keep your little one's mind active and learning. So come on in and ask us about our Literacy Corner. |
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SAVE AT THE SCHOOLCRAFT COMMUNITY LIBRARY!!!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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LIBRARY CLOSED ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14
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The Schoolcraft Community Library will be closed on
Saturday, February 14th, 2009
due to Battle of the Books. The library will
re-open on Monday, February 16th, 2009 at 10 A.M.
Thank you for your cooperation.
... Saturday, February 14th and Thursday, February 19th ... BATTLE OF THE BOOKS, SATURDAY, FEBRURAY 14 ... The Schoolcraft Community Library is hosting its 15th Annual Battle of the Books at the Schoolcraft High School PAC on February 14th, 2009 from 10 A.M. until approximately 6 P.M. This event features students in 4th-6th grades from Schoolcraft, Vicksburg and Parchment schools. They have worked in teams since October, reading from a preselected list of books and learning as much as possible about each of the books. They come to "battle day" to answer questions and accrue points with some teams moving on to Semi-Final Battles and ultimately 2 teams moving on to the Grand Battle which is on Thursday, February 19th, also at the Schoolcraft High School PAC. Come join the fun and experience the excitement of Battle of the Books!! |
=> NEW ADULT BOOKS
... January 25, 2009
* Married in Seattle by Debbie Macomber
* True Colors by Kristin Hannah
* Delia's Heart by V.C. Andrews
* On the Grind by Stephen Cannell
* Very Valentine by Adriana Trigiani
* Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford
* Dark of Night by Suzanne Brockmann
* Run for Your Life by James Patterson
=> NEW DVDs
... January 25, 2009
* Horton Hears a Who,
No Reservations,
27 Dresses, The Water Horse, Premonition, Eragon, Wall-E, Hancock, Mama Mia, Evan Almighty, Kit Kittredge an American Girl , The Game Plan, Shrek the Third
=> NEW ADULT BOOKS
... January 19, 2009
* The Associate by John Grisham
* Red Glass by Laura Resau
* Knit Two: a Friday night knitting novel by Kate Jacobs
* A Darker Place by Jack Higgins
* When No One Understands: letters to a teenager on life, loss and the hard road to adulthood by Brad Sachs
* Matters of Faith by Kristy Kiernan
* Fieldwork by Mischa Berlinski
* The World According to Bertie by Alexander McCall Smith
=> NEW ADULT BOOKS
... January 12, 2009
* Plum Spooky by Janet Evanovich
* Eclipse by Richard North Patterson
* Mounting Fears by Stuart Woods
* The New Codependency; help and guidance for today's generation by Melody Beattie
* The Independence of Miss Mary Bennet by Colleen McCullough (this book is for all those Jane Austen fans!!)
* Final Justice by Fern Michaels
BROWN BAG STORYHOUR
... March 11th from 11:10 A.M. to 11:50 A.M.
... The Schoolcraft Community Library will host its March Brown Bag Storyhour for students in Young Fives and Kindergarten on
Wednesday, March 11 from 11:10 A.M. to 11:50 A.M.
Bring a brown bag lunch, a drink
(NO
purple
or
red
drinks please)
and good listening ears and be ready for the theme
GREEN!!!!!
