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Summer Reading Program Nearing Completion
Summer Reading 2009 is coming to its end!
The “Read on the Wild Side” theme has sparked young readers to explore a wide range of wild things. They have collectively read hundreds of books on wild animals, wild weather, wild fantasies and more. They have been visited by a professional storm chaser, a puppeteer and her "wild" puppets, and learned to draw "wild" cartoons. The summer program participants have also made some pretty wild crafts.
There are still a few programs yet to come.
June 29 - Furry Friends 7PM
July 6 - The Zoo Lady 7 PM
Adult Book Discussion Group
The Adult Book Discussion Group will be meeting next on Monday, July 6, 2009 at 6:00 PM. The earlier time is necessary to adapt to the library's new closing time of 7:00 PM. The book to be discussed is Sarah Vowell's Assassination Vacation. Copies are available now.
Library Adopts New Hours
The Pontiac Public Library will be changing its hours of operation effective May 18, 2009.
NEW HOURS
Monday through Thursday - 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday and Saturday - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sunday - Closed
Fall Story Times Schedule Announced
Youth Services Librarian Melissa has announced the schedule for Story Times in the Fall. Story Times will begin the week of September 7, 2009 and end for the holidays on October 26th.
Tiny Tales (ages 1-3 years)
Wednesdays - 10-10:30 AM
Preschool (ages 3-5 years)
Tuesdays - 10-10:30 PM
School Age (ages 6-11)
Wednesdays - 3:30-4:30 PM
Thursdays - 3:30-4:30 PM
For more information, please contact Melissa at the library.
Subscription Fees to Increase
Effective July 1, 2009, non-resident library subscription fees will increase from the current level of $35.00 per year to $39.00 per year. We regret having to make this increase, but in order for us to remain eligible for certain state grants, we must conform to the state's subscription guidelines.
Electronic Database Access Discontinued
Due to rising subscription costs and falling tax revenues, the library has been forced to cancel its access to the electronic databases we have had in the recent past. We will try to find print resources which contain the information needed by our patrons. If you need assistance, please ask one of the librarians.
Cool Web Links for Parents and Kids
Here are some really neat web pages especially designed for kids and parents. Check them out!
Library Knitting Club
Due to new library hours, effective Thursday, May 28th, the Knitting Club will now be meeting from 5:45 to 7:00 PM. The club will then meet at that time on every other Thursday. Please contact Janie at the library if you have any questions or concerns - (815) 844-7229.
We hope this will not be inconvenient for the club's members.
