=> from the SCHOOLCRAFT COMMUNITY LIBRARY NEWSLETTER ... May 26, 2010 OPEN HOUSE AT THE LIBRARY - Thursday, June 17---7:00-8:30 P.M. ... The Schoolcraft Community Library will be hosting an Open House at the library for all those who wish to attend in the Village of Schoolcraft, Schoolcraft Township and Prairie Ronde Township. This is an opportunity to "Get to know your Library". Meet the staff and Board of Trustees, who are ready and willing to answer any questions you might have. Come enjoy the art exhibit of our young local artists from the Early and Upper Elementary schools, while you browse our collections or peek at the preliminary drawings of our new building expansion. Light refreshments will be served by our Friends of the Library. If you have any questions, please call the library at 679-5959. "TALES TO TAILS"--- a NEW PROGRAM ---The Schoolcraft Community Library will be starting a new program for the summer called "Tales to Tails". It is a program for children ages 6 and up to sign up to read for 20 minutes to a 'therapy dog' in a non-threatening and non-judgmental environment. The program will run for one evening and one morning from mid-June through mid-August.   The first offering will begin on Wednesday June 23rd from 6-7:30 p.m. and run each Wednesday evening through August 11th. The second offering will be Thursday mornings, beginning June 24 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and run each Thursday morning through August 12th.   There are 4 twenty minute time slots available and each child will read to the dog and his/her owner. Nancy Dage of Schoolcraft, and Beth Schroeder of Portage will be the two owners and Dugan and Harvey are two of the dogs that children could be reading too. Ms. Nancy and Dugan will be available for parents and children to meet the morning of June 21st—the opening day of Summer Reading. Sign-ups will begin that morning. Any questions call the library at 679-5959. Come read a "tale to a tail"! => NEW ADULT BOOKS ... May 25, 2010 * Storm Prey by John Sandford * Shadow of the Wolf Tree by Joseph Heywood * 61 Hours by Lee Child STAFF BOOKPICK: May 26th : The House on Sugar Plum Lane by Judy Duarte by Judy Duarte ... The beautiful Victorian house that Amy Masterson decides to rent, fully furnished, is more than just a place to start over with her young daughter. When Amy learns that the three-story house on Sugar Plum Land belonged to her great-grandmother, Eleanor Rucker, who Amy's mother had been searching for until her recent death, she hopes she can find a window into the past her mother never found. As Amy settles into Fairbrook, she's stunned to learn that Ellie Rucker still lives on Sugar Plum Lane, cared for by Amy's neighbor, Maria. But Ellie's mind is failing rapidly, her memories fading with each passing day. She shows no hint of recognition when her great-granddaughter introduces herself, and Amy is heartbroken at the chance they've both missed. But it's never too late to hope—or to trust in bonds of love that, though they cannot be seen, can never be broken. In her unforgettable Fairbrook novels, Judy Duarte has created a town that's as warm and as welcoming as home. In the House on Sugar Plum Lane and Mulberry Park, you will find poignant stories that will stay with you long after you have turned the last page. LIBRARY FAST FACTS:   1.   Did you know the library has a lovely wooden bench you can enjoy sitting on to read a book, work on your laptop computer or just enjoy a beautiful spring day?   2.   Did you know that the library will be hosting an Open House for the residents of the Village of Schoolcraft, Schoolcraft Township and Prairie Ronde Township-a "Get to Know Your Library" event?

=> from the SCHOOLCRAFT COMMUNITY LIBRARY NEWSLETTER ... May 19, 2010
	ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP - Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010 ... The June book discussion group book will be All Over But the Shoutin' by Rick Bragg and will meet on Wednesday, June 2nd, at 2 P.M. There are copies available at the library circulation desk for those who wish to join the group. Refreshments will be served. If you have any questions, call the library at 679-5959. RESOURCES:   LitLovers LitGuide - book review and discussion questions.
MAKE WAVES AT THE LIBRARY---READ!! Summer reading information will be coming soon! Watch for a schedule of events. => NEW ADULT BOOKS ... May 19, 2010 * Storm Prey by John Sandford * Shadow of the Wolf Tree by Joseph Heywood * 61 Hours by Lee Child STAFF BOOKPICK: May 19th : The Postmistress by Sarah Blake Those who carry the truth sometimes bear a terrible weight... It is 1940. While war is raging in Europe, in the United States President Roosevelt promises he won't send American boys over to fight. Iris James is the postmistress and spinster of Franklin, Massachusetts, a small town on Cape Cod. Iris knows a lot more about the townspeople that she will ever say. She knows that Emma Trask has come to marry the town's young doctor. She knows that Harry Vale, the town's mechanic, inspects the ocean from the tower of the town hall, searching in vain for German U-Boats he is certain will come. Iris firmly believes that her job is to deliver and keep people's secrets, to pass along the news of love and sorrow that letters carry. Yet one day Iris does the unthinkable: she slips a letter into her pocket. And then she does something even worse --- she reads the letter, then doesn't deliver it. Meanwhile, seemingly fearless American radio gal Frankie Bard is working with Edward R. Murrow, reporting from the Blitz in London. Frankie's radio dispatches crinkle across the Atlantic, imploring listeners to pay attention to what is going on as the Nazis bomb London nightly. Then, in the last, desperate days of the summer of 1941, Frankie rides the trains out of Germany and reports what is happening. But while most of the townspeople of Franklin are convinced the war "overseas" can't touch them, Iris and Emma --- unable to tear themselves away from Frankie's voice --- know better. Alternating between an America on the eve of entering into World War II, still safe and snug in its inability to grasp the danger at hand, and a Europe being torn apart by war, the two stories collide in a letter, bringing the war finally home to Franklin. The Postmistress is a tale of three unforgettable women, of lost innocence, of what happens to love when those we cherish leave us. It examines how we tell each other stories --- how we bear the fact that that war is going on at the same time as ordinary lives continue. Filled with stunning parallels to our lives today, it is a remarkable novel.

=> NEW ADULT BOOKS ... May 13, 2010 * Lady be Good by Susan Elizabeth Phillips * Miss Julia Delivers the Goods by Ann B. Ross * Miss Julia Renews Her Vows by Ann B. Ross * Innocent by Scott Turow * David Decides About Thumbsucking: a story for children, a guide for parents by Susan Heitler * An Alzheimer's Guide: activities and issues for people who care by Pat Nekola * We Shall Not Sleep by Anne Perry => NEW CD ... May 13, 2010 * The Blind Side STAFF BOOKPICK: May 13th : Mark Twain: Man in White by Michael Sheldon ... Although Mark Twain has long been one of our most beloved literary figures—his final years have been largely misunderstood. Despite family tragedies, Twain's last half-decade was among the most dynamic periods in the author's life. With the spirit and vigor of a man fifty years younger, he continued to stir up trouble, perfecting his skill for living large. Writing ceaselessly and always ready with one of his legendary quips, Twain would risk his fortune, become the willing victim of a lost-at-sea hoax, and pick fights with King Leopold of Belgium and Mary Baker Eddy. Drawing on a number of unpublished sources, including Twain's own journals, letters, and a revealing four-hundred-page personal account kept under wraps for decades (and still yet to be published), Mark Twain: Man in White brings the legendary author's twilight years vividly to life, offering surprising insights, including an intimate, tender look at his family life. Filled with rare and never-published photos, delightful anecdotes and memorable quotes, including numerous recovered Twainisms, this definitive biography of Twain's last years provides a remarkable portrait of the man himself and of the unforgettable era in American letters that, in many ways, he helped to create. You Twain lovers will really enjoy this book!

=> from the SCHOOLCRAFT COMMUNITY LIBRARY NEWSLETTER ... May 03, 2010

BROWN BAG STORYHOUR ... The Final Brown Bag Storyhour for children in Young Fives and Kindergarten will be held on Wednesday, May 12th from 11:10 A.M. to 11:50 A.M. Remember to bring a brown bag lunch, a drink and good listening ears. . Our theme for this story time will be "friendship". We look forward to seeing you. If you have any questions call the library at 679-5959. CUPCAKE CAPER - Thursday, May 13th, 3:15-4:30 P.M. ... In honor of Children's Book Week, the Schoolcraft Community Library is hosting a "Cupcake Caper" for children in grades K-3. There will be cupcake decorating (and eating of course), plus stories and activities about or with cupcakes and participants will even leave with a few cupcake recipes of their own. Pre-registration is required and can be done by calling the library at 679-5959. Come join the fun and enjoy the newest rave in taste treats---cupcakes! FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY MEETING - Friday, May 14th, 10 A.M. ... The Schoolcraft Friends of the Library will have their May meeting at the Schoolcraft Community Library and they welcome new members. They will be working on the details for the summer reading program and the upcoming Ice Cream Social at Burch Memorial Park in July. So, come see what it's all about and learn how you can help support your local library. Questions??—Call the library at 679-5959. => NEW ADULT BOOKS ... May 03, 2010 * Blue Eyed Devil by Robert Parker * An Eagle Named Freedom: my true story of a remarkable friendship by Jeff Guidry * Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok * The Last Christian by David Gregory * Ava's Man by Rick Bragg * Private Life by Jane Smiley * The Three Weissmanns of Westport by Cathleen Schine STAFF BOOKPICK: May 3rd : A Single Thread by Marie Bostwick by Marie Bostwick ... It's a long way from Fort Worth, Texas, to New Bern, Connecticut, yet it only takes a day in the charming Yankee town to make Evelyn Dixon realize she's found her new home. The abrupt end of her marriage was Evelyn's wake up call to get busy chasing her dream of opening a quilt shop. Finding a storefront is easy enough; starting a new life isn't. Little does Evelyn imagine it will bring a trio like Abigail Burgess, her niece Liza, and Margot Matthews through her door. As they stitch their unique creations, Evelyn, Abigail, Liza and Margot form a sisterhood they never sought—but one that they'll be grateful for when the unexpected provides a poignant reminder of the single thread that binds us all. . .. This is our newest author at the Schoolcraft Community Library and has already become very popular. Some of her other books are Thread of Truth and A Thread so Thin. We will be adding a few more of her titles soon. RESOURCES:   Bookreporter.com Women's Fiction and Author Feature Marie Bostwick LIBRARY FAST FACTS:   1.   Did you know the library has 355 DVD's patrons can check out for one week for one dollar?   2.   Did you know that the library has 145 adult audio CD's and 409 adult audio cassettes for check out?

ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP - Wednesday, May 5th, 2010 ... The next adult book discussion group will meet Wednesday, May 5th at two times—2 P.M. and 7 P.M. The Schoolcraft Community Library Book Discussion Group is doing the book A Spy on the Bus: memoir of a company rat by Margean Gladysz. Margean is a local author, born and raised in Galesburg, Michigan and is still living in the area. She will be present at the 2 P.M. discussion group and is excited to share her experiences with those in attendance. She will also have books to sell and autograph for those that are interested. Come join us for an afternoon of lively discussion with the author of our book choice for May. Call the library at 679-5959 if you have any questions.

SEARCH THE LIBRARY CATALOG FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME ... Looking for a special book? Need a book for a class report? Heard about a new author and wondering if the library carries books by him/her? Now, thanks to the new circulation software at the Schoolcraft Community Library, you will be able to search our library holdings from your computer at home to find answers to these questions and more. Just click on any "Search our Catalog" button from our site pages at www.schoolcraftlibrary.org. You will be directed to a new page which allows you to either log in as a district user or visit the Schoolcraft Library Catalog pages. To visit the catalog pages, click on the link to "Schoolcraft Community Library" and then click on the "catalog" tab. At this point you can start searching for books or authors or subjects that you are interested in. If you find something you want, call the library at 679-5959 to ask us to reserve it.

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SAVE AT THE SCHOOLCRAFT COMMUNITY LIBRARY!!! ... 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.

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.

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.

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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STAFF BOOKPICK: April 29, 2010 : Mountains Beyond Mountains: the quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a man who would cure the world by Tracy Kidder ... This is the compelling, true story of a gifted man who loves the world and has set out to do all he can to cure it. In medical school, Paul Farmer found his life's calling to cure infectious diseases and to bring the lifesaving tools of modern medicine to those who need them most. Kidder's magnificent account takes us from Harvard to Haiti, Peru, Cuba and Russia as Farmer changes minds and practices through his dedication to the philosophy that "the only real nation is humanity." At the heart of this book is the example of a life based on hope and on an understanding of the truth of the Haitian proverb "Beyond mountains there are mountains"—as you solve one problem, another problem presents itself, and so you go on and try to solve that problem too. "This book is the perfect testament to a man who continues to reshape medicine and who has become, undoubtedly an uncommon savior to a country that desperately needed one." USA Today STAFF BOOKPICK: April 19, 2010 : Left to Tell: discovering God amidst the Rwandan Holocaust by Immaculee Ilibagiza ... In 1994, Rwandan native Ilibagiza was 22 years old and home from college to spend Easter with her devout Catholic family when the death of Rwanda's Hutu president sparked a three-month slaughter of nearly one million ethnic Tutsis. She survived by hiding in a Hutu pastor's tiny bathroom with seven other starving women for 91 cramped, terrifying days. This searing firsthand account of Ilibagiza's experience cuts two ways: her description of the evil that was perpetrated, including the brutal murders of her family members, is soul-numbingly devastating, yet the story of her unquenchable faith throughout the ordeal uplifts and inspires. STAFF BOOKPICK: April 12, 2010 : The Walk by Richard Paul Evans What would you do if you lost everything----your job, your home, and the love of your life---all at the same time? When it happens to Seattle ad executive Alan Christoffersen, he's tempted by his darkest thoughts. A bottle of pills in his hand and nothing left to live for, he plans to end his misery. Instead, he decides to take a walk. But not any ordinary walk. Taking with him only the barest of essentials, Al leaves behind all that he's known and heads for the farthest point on his map: Key West, Florida. The people he encounters along the way, and the lessons they share with him will save his life and inspire yours. A life-changing journey, both physical and spiritual, The Walk is the first of an unforgettable series of books about one man's search for hope.

=> NEW ADULT BOOKS   ... April 29, 2010 * A Thread so Thin by Marie Bostwick * Eight Days to Live by Iris Johansen * 13 ½ by Nevada Barr * Eat the Cookie, Buy the Shoes: giving yourself permission to lighten up by Joyce Meyer * The Judgment by James Patterson * Lucid Intervals by Stuart Woods * Deliver Us From Evil by David Baldacci * This Body of Death by Elizabeth George * Free Fire by C.J. Box * North of Nowhere by Steve Hamilton * Below Zero by C.J. Box * Ice Run by Steve Hamilton ... April 19, 2010 * Born under a million shadows by Andrea Busfield * Oprah: a biography by Kitty Kelley * The Shadow of your Smile by Mary Higgins Clark * Nowhere to Run by C. J. Box * Polgara the sorceress by David and Leigh Eddings * 1,000 Dollars and an Idea: Entrepreneur to Billionaire by Sam Wyly * The Crooked Tree: Indian legends of Northern Michigan by John C. Wright * Out of the Furrow: the autobiography of Kalamazoo's first pediatrician by H. Sidney Heersma, M.D. ... April 12, 2010 * Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder * A Single Thread by Marie Bostwick * The Telling by Beverly Lewis * The Walk by Richard Paul Evans * Kelly's Chance by Wanda Brunstetter * Wrecked by Carol Higgins Clark * Beatrice and Virgil by Yann Martel * God Never Blinks: 50 lessons for life's little detours by Regina Brett * Every Last One by Anna Quinklen * The Bride Collector by Ted Dekker