What a fantastic response to the Summer Reading Program! Last week I challenged parents and caregivers to bring the number of children registered for the program to 400. Miss Kristi gave me the number signed up as of 3:00 p.m. today and I am proud to announce that we now have 405 children registered. Miss Beth has over 60 teens and tweens signed on for her part of the summer reading program.
The next program we have scheduled is on June 20 at 3:00 p.m. Miss Beth is going to show the teens and tweens how to make a magic eight balll. At 7:00 p.m. Miss Kristi will have a program for the youngsters with Ben Jammin'. Both programs will be held in the basement.
The Library Board meets on June 20 and this month the meeting will be held in the Heritage Room as the basement is being used for the above mentioned programs. The Board meetings are open to the public.
Some great new books that are on the NEW SHELF of the non-fiction are:
The Gluten-free Kitchen by Sue Shepherd 100 recipes that range from soups and main dishes to desserts
Outlaw: Waylon, Willie Kris, and the Renegades of Nashville by Michael Streissguth The story of how Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Kris Kristophferson pioneered modern country music.
Anyone who had a Heart: My Life and Music by Burt Bacharach with Robert Greenfield Burt Bacharach tells his story from his love of music and the fame it brought him to his private life where three marriages and the loss of a daughter were never seen in public
Teach Yourself Visually Microsoft Office 2010 by Kate Shoup A step by step guide that leads you through all the buttons and menus in the Office suite with chapters on Basic Office, Word, Excel, Power Point and Publisher among others. You do each step in each program, not just read how to do it.
Have a wonderful week and I will see you at the Library
John
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Happy Wednesday,
This year's summer reading program has gotten off to a great start. So far we have over 300 children registered for the program. Registration continues throughout the program so I challenge the parents out there to register their children for the program so we can have 400 active readers. Children who read in the summer have an easier time remembering what they have learned at school the previous year.
The Binder Park Zoo program filled before noon on Monday but we still have openings for the Kalamazoo Nature Center program on July 24.
There has been an error on the program schedule calender. The calender has the time of 2:00 P.M. but the sign up sheet had 11 to noon. Miss Kristi will contact all who are signed up on the exact time.
Last night Beth held the Zombie Prom for the teens. Everyone has a great time getting made up as a Zombie and participating in the activities for the program.
With the early fruits and vegatables coming to harvest, check out the books on canning and preserving, jams and jellies and freezing the harvest from the library. Canning and preserving is a good learning activity to do with your children, they not only learn a skill but they gain a better understanding of how food moves from the fields to their plates.
Thank you for all who came to the Book Sale last week-end. the Library Ladies work hard on getting the books organized through the year and really out do themselves with the set-up the week of the sale. All the proceeds from the book sale go to suppor the Children's department. We have started to accept donations for next years book sale.
I will write again next week so you can keep up with the goings on at the library. Until then be safe.
John
This year's summer reading program has gotten off to a great start. So far we have over 300 children registered for the program. Registration continues throughout the program so I challenge the parents out there to register their children for the program so we can have 400 active readers. Children who read in the summer have an easier time remembering what they have learned at school the previous year.
The Binder Park Zoo program filled before noon on Monday but we still have openings for the Kalamazoo Nature Center program on July 24.
There has been an error on the program schedule calender. The calender has the time of 2:00 P.M. but the sign up sheet had 11 to noon. Miss Kristi will contact all who are signed up on the exact time.
Last night Beth held the Zombie Prom for the teens. Everyone has a great time getting made up as a Zombie and participating in the activities for the program.
With the early fruits and vegatables coming to harvest, check out the books on canning and preserving, jams and jellies and freezing the harvest from the library. Canning and preserving is a good learning activity to do with your children, they not only learn a skill but they gain a better understanding of how food moves from the fields to their plates.
Thank you for all who came to the Book Sale last week-end. the Library Ladies work hard on getting the books organized through the year and really out do themselves with the set-up the week of the sale. All the proceeds from the book sale go to suppor the Children's department. We have started to accept donations for next years book sale.
I will write again next week so you can keep up with the goings on at the library. Until then be safe.
John
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Hello,
This is a big weekend in Vicksburg as well as at the library. There will be a car show, pancake breakfast and art show over the weekend. Of course the Farmer's Market on Friday with a lot of great food and crafts. Homemade maple syrup, locally havested honey, handmade cutting boards, and beefalo is just the beginnig of all that the vendors have for sale. The early vegetables are starting to come in so they will be available now.
For the Library, the annual booksale begins at 10:00 a.m. on Friday and runs until 5:00 p.m. The hours will be the same for Saturday. Come to the library and go downstairs, the books are sorted out and fill our basement. I have been down there looking at the titles and the assortment is amazing. From mysteries to westerns, from children's to professional.
Summer Reading sign up begins on Monday, 6 June, at 10:00 in the morning. Grade school children will need to have a parent or guardian to register. Tweens and teens can register for the program on their own but if they need a card, a parent will need to come in with them. The first children's program, Binder Park Zoo, is limited to 150 attendees by Zoo policy. If you want to attend this program you must register to attend when you register for the Summer Reading program. Only those who are registered will be allowed admitance into this program. No other children's program has limited registration. For Young Adults, their first program, Zombie Prom, requires registration and only those who are pre-registered will be allowed
entrance that night. Other Young Adult will also require registration but it will not be limited.
Registration will continue throughout the reading program and the program is open to all children in the south county area. If the child does not live in the Vicksburg District Library service area (Brady and Schoolcraft Townships and Village of Vicksburg) or in the contract townships, (Wakeshma and Pavillion Townships), a special summer reading card will be issued to them that expires on 8/31/2013.
Until next week, be safe and keep reading
John
This is a big weekend in Vicksburg as well as at the library. There will be a car show, pancake breakfast and art show over the weekend. Of course the Farmer's Market on Friday with a lot of great food and crafts. Homemade maple syrup, locally havested honey, handmade cutting boards, and beefalo is just the beginnig of all that the vendors have for sale. The early vegetables are starting to come in so they will be available now.
For the Library, the annual booksale begins at 10:00 a.m. on Friday and runs until 5:00 p.m. The hours will be the same for Saturday. Come to the library and go downstairs, the books are sorted out and fill our basement. I have been down there looking at the titles and the assortment is amazing. From mysteries to westerns, from children's to professional.
Summer Reading sign up begins on Monday, 6 June, at 10:00 in the morning. Grade school children will need to have a parent or guardian to register. Tweens and teens can register for the program on their own but if they need a card, a parent will need to come in with them. The first children's program, Binder Park Zoo, is limited to 150 attendees by Zoo policy. If you want to attend this program you must register to attend when you register for the Summer Reading program. Only those who are registered will be allowed admitance into this program. No other children's program has limited registration. For Young Adults, their first program, Zombie Prom, requires registration and only those who are pre-registered will be allowed
entrance that night. Other Young Adult will also require registration but it will not be limited.
Registration will continue throughout the reading program and the program is open to all children in the south county area. If the child does not live in the Vicksburg District Library service area (Brady and Schoolcraft Townships and Village of Vicksburg) or in the contract townships, (Wakeshma and Pavillion Townships), a special summer reading card will be issued to them that expires on 8/31/2013.
Until next week, be safe and keep reading
John
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
29 May 2013
Next week is the Library book sale. The proceeds from the book sale is the main source of funds for the children's books for the year. There are a lot of books, from poetry to children's books. There are romances, classic literature, biographies, best sellers, history and more. This year we also have some audio books on tape and videocassette tapes. Remember the book sale June 7th, 8th and 10th .
During the course of the year we loose loved ones and family and friends like to remember them with a donation. Remember the library when considering a donation. In the past we have purchased books, furniture and equipment for the library. The books that we purchase can be designated by the family to purchase a specific book or type of book, for example: mysteries, art books, cookbooks, books on hunting or a sport. Every book purchased for a memorial donation has a book plate placed inside the front cover. All donations are greatly appreciated.
Summer reading kicks off on June 10th. If you are able to volunteer for one or two hours a week during the program, please contact Kristie or Beth at 649-1648. Remember that the 10th is the kick-off day but you can register anytime during the program. Parents or caregivers must come in to register the students.
Congratulations to all of the graduating seniors especially to our library page, Molly Ouvry. May they all find success in the occupations they have chosen to follow.
Until next week,
John
Next week is the Library book sale. The proceeds from the book sale is the main source of funds for the children's books for the year. There are a lot of books, from poetry to children's books. There are romances, classic literature, biographies, best sellers, history and more. This year we also have some audio books on tape and videocassette tapes. Remember the book sale June 7th, 8th and 10th .
During the course of the year we loose loved ones and family and friends like to remember them with a donation. Remember the library when considering a donation. In the past we have purchased books, furniture and equipment for the library. The books that we purchase can be designated by the family to purchase a specific book or type of book, for example: mysteries, art books, cookbooks, books on hunting or a sport. Every book purchased for a memorial donation has a book plate placed inside the front cover. All donations are greatly appreciated.
Summer reading kicks off on June 10th. If you are able to volunteer for one or two hours a week during the program, please contact Kristie or Beth at 649-1648. Remember that the 10th is the kick-off day but you can register anytime during the program. Parents or caregivers must come in to register the students.
Congratulations to all of the graduating seniors especially to our library page, Molly Ouvry. May they all find success in the occupations they have chosen to follow.
Until next week,
John
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
It's been awhile
It has been awhile since I posted here last, so let's catch up.
The Adult Winter Reading Program is over and the top winners have been listed on our homepage. The big prize this year was a night at the Kalamazoo House bed & breakfast and a gift card for dinner at the Great Lakes Shipping Co.
We are gearing up for Summer Reading. The first day to sign up will be on June 10 and continue everyday through the program. The first program, Binder Park Zoo, will be on Wednesday, June 12, at 2:00 p.m. This programs you need to register to attend. Because of the animals the performers ask that the number of people who can attend is limited to 120.
We will also have programs for pre-schoolers as well as the elementary students. We do need volunteers to help out on all the programs, between 4-6 per program would help us a lot.
Miss Beth kicks off her Tween/Teen part of the program with a Zombie Prom on Tues, June 11. Dress as a zombie and we will have volunteers to apply the make-up for the proper zombie look.
We invite everyone to take part in the summer reading festival this year. Parents need to register their children. As in past years, we do offer the Summer Reading Card, for those students who do not live in the Vicksburg District Library service area.
That's all for today,
I will write again next week
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