=> from the SCHOOLCRAFT COMMUNITY LIBRARY NEWSLETTER ... May 26, 2009
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Opening Reception on Sunday, June 14th from 2-4 P.M. |
SCHOOLCRAFT FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY MEETING —
Friday, June 5th
... The Schoolcraft Friends of the Library have changed their June meeting date to Friday, June 5th at 10 A.M. The meeting will be held at the library and the friends will be discussing summer reading programs and the upcoming Ice Cream Social. Come join us and make a difference at the library! |
=> NEW ADULT BOOKS
... May 26, 2009
* The Story Sisters by Alice Hoffman
* Medusa: a Kurt Austin adventure by Clive Cussler
* The Blood Debt by Sean Williams
* 10 Strategies for Reentering the Workforce; career advice for anyone who needs a good (or better) job now by Mary E. Ghilani
* The HPV Vaccine Controversy: sex, cancer, God and politics; a guide for parents, women, men and teenagers by Shobha S. Krishnan
* The Praeger guide to Hearing and Hearing Loss: assessment, treatment, and prevention by Susan Dalebout
=> from the SCHOOLCRAFT COMMUNITY LIBRARY NEWSLETTER ... May 18, 2009
| FOUND --- JEWELRY AT THE LIBRARY ... A piece of jewelry was found on the Schoolcraft Community Library property during our Annual Book Sale. The jewelry is being held at the library for a period of time, so if someone has lost a piece of jewelry, please ask at the front desk or call the library at 679-5959. |
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COLLEGE BOUND STUDENTS - CHECK OUT THIS NEW RESOURCE
... The U.S. Department of Education is launching a new resource for those college bound students and their families called www.college.gov. It is designed by students for students and features first-person accounts of students who overcame challenges to going to college such as peer pressure, lack of family support and financial barriers. It provides relevant, comprehensive information about why to go, how to go and how to pay for college or other postsecondary education programs. Young people who may not have considered higher education a viable option will be informed and inspired to create their own roadmap to college. Check it out!!! |
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Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. The library will reopen on Tuesday, May 26th at 1 P.M. |
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June 15th thru August 6th The Schoolcraft Community Library will be hosting its annual summer reading program "BE CREATIVE AT THE LIBRARY" an arts theme from June 15th thru August 6th. In addition to our reading clubs for all ages we will offer the following programs below. We hope many will join us for a very fun and exciting time at the library this summer! Please note that the Monday programs require pre-registration and some have age restrictions. However, our Wednesday programs are generally for all ages and do not require pre-registration. Also, a nominal fee will be charged for the "Garden Art" program to cover the cost of materials.
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=> NEW ADULT BOOKS
... May 18, 2009
* The Middle Place by Kelly Corrigan
* Younger You: unlock the hidden power of your brain to look and feel 15 years younger by Eric Braverman
* Sinner by Ted Dekker
* Brimstone by Robert Parker
* Wicked Prey by John Sandford
* Home Safe by Elizabeth Berg
* Summer on Blossom Street by Debbie Macomber
* The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer
* Resilience by Elizabeth Edwards
* Gone Tomorrow by Lee Child
=> NEW ADULT BOOKS
... May 11, 2009
* Brimstone by Robert Parker
* Wicked Prey by John Sandford
* Home Safe by Elizabeth Berg
* Summer on Blossom Street by Debbie Macomber
* The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer
* Resilience by Elizabeth Edwards
* Gone Tomorrow by Lee Child
=> from the SCHOOLCRAFT COMMUNITY LIBRARY NEWSLETTER ... May 05, 2009
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May 05, 2009
NEW DVD — FILING AN ONLINE CLAIM FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS ... The Schoolcraft Community Library has a new resource to help patrons with the filing of their unemployment claims. It is a 25 minute tutorial DVD from the Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth (DELEG) to help walk patrons thru the arduous process of filing for unemployment. The DVD is housed at the circulation desk and all you need to do is ask for it. It can be used in house at any of our internet computers. The library also has an additional DVD about Filing a Claim and Finding a Job. This is a 17 minute DVD which also is housed at the circulation desk. So, be sure to ask to use either or both of these resources if you are needing to file for unemployment or are searching for a new job. |
=> NEW ADULT BOOKS
... May 05, 2009
* Square Foot Gardening: a new way to garden in less space with less work by Mel Bartholomew
* Deadlock by Iris Johansen
* A Pearl in the Storm: how I found my heart in the middle of the ocean by Tori Murden McClure
* Danger in the Shadows by Dee Henderson
* Stormcaller by Tom Lloyd
* Twilight Herald by Tom Lloyd
* The Geometry of Sisters by Luanne Rice
| VIDEOS FOR SALE AT THE LIBRARY!!! ... The library is going through a big reduction of their video collection. We have both children and adult videos for sale for 50 cents each. So come on in and take a look and find some treasures for your own home collection. |
=> from the SCHOOLCRAFT COMMUNITY LIBRARY NEWSLETTER ... April 6, 2009
$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. |
Where's my refund?
... Whether you opted for direct deposit or asked to be mailed a check,
you can track your refund online through
federal and
State of Michigan government sites.
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 LITERACY CORNER AT THE LIBRARY ... The Schoolcraft Community Library has developed a 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 has partnered 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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330 North Centre Schoolcraft, MI 49087 269-679-5959 http://schoolcraftlibrary.org |
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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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| CHILDREN'S BOOK WEEK—May 11-16 ... The Schoolcraft Community Library will be celebrating Children's Book Week May 11th-16th. Come see special displays of children's books and participate in a special activity—a library scavenger hunt. Each child that completes our "In Library" Scavenger Hunt will get their name in the drawing for a fun basket of goodies. So come on in during Children's Book Week and join the fun!! |
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FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY MEETING —
Friday, May 8th
... The Schoolcraft Friends of the Library will hold their monthly meeting at the Schoolcraft Community Library on Friday, May 8th at 10 A.M. Please join us as we discuss upcoming events to support the library. Many thanks to all those who are supporting us during our membership drive as well. The monies from this drive are used to support summer reading programming. Thanks as well to Deb Erdos for her beautiful drawing of the library which was displayed on the Friends of the Library Membership Drive cards. Come and see a large rendition of this drawing at the library. Thanks, Deb! |
BROWN BAG STORYHOUR
... The Schoolcraft Community Library will host the final Brown Bag Storyhour of the
school year for students in Young Fives and Kindergarten on
Wednesday, May 13, 2009 from 11:10 to 11:50 A.M. .
The theme of this storyhour is "Friendship" and will involve a special activity for all
who attend. Have your child bring a brown bag lunch, drink (NO
purple
or
red
drinks please) and good listening ears. We have greatly enjoyed this storytime and hope to see all of
you back to visit us at the library this summer.
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=> NEW ADULT BOOKS
... April 27, 2009
* The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley
* Tea Time for the Traditionally Built by Alexander McCall Smith
* The Power of Small: why little things make all the difference by Linda Kaplan Thaler and Robin Koval
* First Family by David Baldacci
* 2009 The New York Times Almanac
* Loitering with Intent by Stuart Woods
* Mr. and Miss Anonymous by Fern Michaels
* The Leisure Seeker by Michael Zadoorian
* The Crooked Letter by Sean Williams
* Rogue Forces by Dale Brown
* Deadlock by Iris Johansen
* The Stormcaller by Tom Lloyd
* The 8th Confession by James Patterson
* Executive's Portfolio of Model Speeches for All Occasions by Dianna Booher.
=> NEW ADULT BOOKS
... April 20, 2009
* A love to last forever by Tracie Peterson
* A Pearl in the Storm: how I found my heart in the middle of the ocean by Tori Murden McClure
* The Twilight Herald by Tom Lloyd
* Danger in the Shadows by Dee Henderson
* The Great American Staycation: how to make a vacation at home fun for the whole family by Matt Wixon
* The Autism & ADHD Diet: a step-by-step guide to hope and healing by living Gluten free and Casein free (GFCF) and other interventions by Barrie Silberberg
=> NEW ADULT AUDIOS
... April 20, 2009
* Son of a Wanted Man by Louis L'Amour
=> NEW ADULT BOOKS
... April 13, 2009
* Square Foot Gardening: a new way to garden in less space with less work by Mel Bartholomew
* A Love to Last Forever by Tracie Peterson
* Tales of a Female Nomad: living at large in the world by Rita Golden Gelman
* Just Take My Heart by Mary Higgins Clark
* A Pearl in the Storm: how I found my heart in the middle of the ocean by Tori Murden McClure
* Always Looking Up: the adventures of an incurable optimist by Michael J. Fox
* Love in Bloom by Sheila Roberts
* Cursed: a Regan Reilly mystery by Carol Higgins Clark
* Boneman's Daughters by Ted Dekker
* The Perfect Poison by Amanda Quick
* Fatally Flaky by Diane Mott Davidson
* Pursuit by Karen Robards
* Look Again by Lisa Scottoline
* In Praise of Stay-at-Home Moms by Dr. Laura Schlessinger
* Dreams from My Father: a story of race and inheritance by Barack Obama
* Palace Circle by Rebecca Dean
* First Comes Marriage by Mary Balogh
* Devil's Web by Mary Balogh
* Simply Perfect by Mary Balogh