Puzzle Exchange

September 20, 2007
7:00-8:00 pm
Puzzle Exchange

Are you tired for the same old jigsaw puzzles? Would you like something different and exciting to do this winter? Bring a gently used jigsaw puzzle with all of its pieces to the Pinckney Community Public Library and exchange it for a different one. Puzzles of all age ranges and piece number are welcome. Registration is required. Please call 734-878-3888 to register for this program. Hope to see you there! ~ Sara

Michigan Reads! Open a book, Open their world!

The Michigan Reads! program seeks to highlight the importance of reading and sharing books with children, especially during the critical development ages of 0-5, and to recognize the vital role of public libraries which provide access to quality books, programs and services to children and families that lay the foundation for reading and school success. Each year a book is selected to represent Michigan Reads!. This year the book is Big Chickens by Leslie Helakoski.

The Michigan Reads! kick off event is at the Target Book Festival on Saturday August 25 at Kensington Metropark from 10am - 5pm. The day will feature readings, storytelling, demonstrations, appearances by national/local authors and story characters, activity workshops and book-related merchandise, family-focused entertainment including children's book author readings and book signings, appearances by costumed characters and musical performances. Entry to the park and the book festival is free.

Summer Reading Events July 20 - August 3

Welcome to the 6th week of Summer Reading at the Pinckney Community Public Library. If you looking for something fun and FREE to attend at the Library this week check out these events:

• Tuesday July 31 @ 11:00am Drummunity! Rhythmic fun for all ages! Hands on drumming.
• Wednesday August 1 @ 1:00pm Family Story Time stories and craft for kids of all ages.
• Friday August 3 @ 2:00 story time at Screams Ice-Cream in Hell, stories and free ice-cream for children of all ages.
• Friday August 3 @ 3:00-4:00pm Children going into grade 3 or older are invited to join the Hands-On Crime Lab at the Pinckney Library. The Crime Lab is brought to us from the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum. Please call the library to register for this program 734-878-3888 as there is limited space.

Keep reading! I am looking forward to seeing you at the Library this week! ~Sara

It's a Mystery to Me

Professional storyteller Karen Czarnik will share stories that take you by surprise at the Pinckney Public Library on Thursday July 26 from 4:00-5:00pm. Grades K and older are welcome. Please register by calling 734-878-3888 or scastle@tln.lib.mi.us. I hope you can join the fun! ~Sara

Who was your Harry Potter?

In the 10 years since the first “Harry Potter” book was published, the series has sold 325 million copies worldwide, with 121.5 million in print in the United States.

“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” the eagerly awaited seventh and final installment, released 12:01 a.m. Saturday. Around the world, children (and adults) could not wait to start reading it.

What were your favorite books when you were a kid?

If you are interested in knowing what other book titles adults remember with fondness check out the New York Times blog. ~Sara

Tuesday July 10 6:30 -7:30pm students ages 9 and older are invited to the Pinckney Public Library for a how-to-draw workshop with Michigan Chiller illustrator Darrin Brege. Darrin Brege and his wife Karen will lead a drawing workshop, a writing discussion with a reading, participate in a question and answer period, followed by a book signing. Fun. Free to participate. There will be 2 raffle tickets drawn for the Teen Summer Reading program so if you have tickets fill them out and bring them with you! Please register by calling the library at 734-878-3888 or email scastle@tln.lib.mi.us. I hope to see you there. ~Sara

Harry Potter Mania

July is the month of Harry Potter! Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is released in movie theaters on July 11. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (book 7) is released on July 21. On July 20 Howell, MI will once again become Hogsmeade for every ones enjoyment! At the Pinckney Library we enjoyed participating in the Muggle form of Quidditch on June 28. Thank you to everyone who participated and to the Friends of the Pinckney Library for providing chocolate frogs and water bottles. On August 14 at the Pinckney Library we will host a discussion of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows for everyone who needs to talk about (who dies, who lives, why, what and how)! The Pinckney Library will provide Harry Potter style snacks, and of course, Harry Potter trivia! Please register if you plan on attending by calling 734-878-3888 or email scastle@tln.lib.mi.us. Be forewarned this discussion will include spoilers!!! Enjoy Harry Potter mania! ~Sara

2007 Quidditch Registration

Register before June 22nd to play Backyard Quidditch at the Pinckney Public Library by calling 737-878-3888. Ages 9 and older please. Don't forget to bring your own pool noodle (aka broom) to ride while you play. Backyard Quidditch will be played on June 28 with games starting at 4:00pm. Photos are from 2006 Backyard Quidditch! Lots of fun for player and spectators!