More Than Books

READ Posters

2009-10-14T11:45:00.000-07:00

We are doing some new READ posters to put around our community. We want to put community leaders on some of them to be placed around our service area. This inlcudes teachers, coaches, committee members, volunteers, or anyone you think is a valuable asset to the community. If you have any suggestions let me know. Meanwhile...here are a few that we have already done. Enjoy! =]

READ Poster Contest

2009-05-08T09:19:00.000-07:00

Would you like to be on a READ poster? Now you can! All you have to do is write a one page essay about why you like the library and enter it into the contest. That’s it! Easy, right? Get your entries in today!

Contest Rules
· All entries must be submitted by 6 pm on July 15, 2009
· Must be 18 years or younger to enter
· One entry per patron
· Must be one full page, 12 font, and default margins
· Please do not use harsh or foul language or your entry will not be accepted
· These will be displayed around the building so feel free to make them pretty. Add art to the borders or change up the fonts and colors. Have fun with it!
· Winner will have their picture taken with their favorite book. It will be displayed at the library or at one of the local businesses. They will also receive a copy of their poster.
· All contestants will receive a participation certificate
· If you have any questions or concerns please contact Summer Spencer, sspencer@charterinternet.com or 989-588-9782

May 2009 Newsletter

2009-04-28T11:58:00.000-07:00

Surrey Township Public Library
May 2009
National Share a Story Month

Free Computer Courses
All classes begin at 11 am or 4 pm. If you would like to attend please sign up at the library or by contacting Summer Spencer by email sspencer@charterinternet.com or by calling 989-588-9782. We have limited space so please plan on attending if you sign up. If you do not attend you will not be able to join us for next month’s courses.

Windows for Beginners
May 5
Learn desktop, folders, task manager, etc.

Internet Explorer
May 12
Learn about the browser, settings, websites, etc.

Email
May 19
Learn how to organize emails, delete, compose, add contacts, etc.

Q & A
May 20
This course is for patrons who have already taken our other courses but still have questions or would just like to review the information

Don’t Forget!
We will be closed May 23 and May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.
Reading is Fun Week May 3 – May 9
Children’s Book Week May 11 – May 17

Scrapbook Work Night
Join us on May 28 from 6 pm - 8 pm for scrapbook work night. Bring along your photos, albums, tools, stickers, papers, anything to do with scrapbooking. This is a way to share tools and swap supplies with each other and have workspace of your own. The computers will also be open for genealogy research. Sign up at the front desk. Feel free to bring a drink and a snack for yourself.

New Library Mascot!
The Surrey Township Public Library staff would like to welcome it's newest member! Thurston Owl III is joining us from Lima, Peru! He will be attending library events throughout the year. Make sure to stop in and see him during one of his visits!

Angels and Demons
Dan Brown’s amazing book Angels & Demons is now a movie which will be released in theatres May 15. If you would like to read the book before watching the movie you can pick it up at the library as well as his bestseller The Davinci Code. Mark your calendars for September 15 for The Lost Symbol, the highly anticipated follow up to The Davinci Code.

Summer Reading Club

2009-04-24T07:18:00.000-07:00

I know it's kind of early to be talking about the Summer Reading Club (Program) but I believe in being prepared. This year's theme is "Be Creative @ Your Library" for children and "Express Yourself @ Your Library" for teens. We will be displaying artwork around the building this summer. If you have any you would liks displayed contact us. We already have guests and events planned and posted on our calendar at http://www.stpl.org/. If you have any ideas for events this summer please feel free to contact us by email, sspencer@charterinternet.com, or by telephone 989-588-9782.

2009-04-16T08:05:00.001-07:00

Surrey Township Public Library would like to thank the Mid Michigan Quilters Guild for their donation to the library. They have made 19 quilts for surrounding area libraries for the children's area. The idea for this project came from the book "Picture Play Quilts" by Ami Simms that encourages children and adults to play with the quilt by finding items hidden in the fabric and making up stories. Joyce Harry and Deb Norman made the quilt donated to STPL and Ami Simms donated her book. Our quilt will be proudly displayed in the tiny tots room for all to see.

Pictured: PR Summer Spencer and quilt maker Joyce Harry

April newsletter

2009-03-31T11:23:00.001-07:00

Springtime! Yeah! We have been busy planning the events for the Summer Reading Club that begins June 17. I will post those events when it gets closer....for now here is April's newsletter. If you have any questions or comments feel free to contact me. See you in the stacks!

~Summer

Easter Egg Hunt with the Easter Bunny!
Easter is on it’s way! Join us on April 4 @ 10 am for an Easter Egg Hunt with the Easter Bunny! This is only for preschool age children and younger. Photo
opportunities will be available that day so make sure to bring your camera!

Celebrate Earth Day April 22!

National Library Week: April 13 – April 18
Spread the news about your library! Bring in friends and family members to register for their library card. Your library card from Surrey Township Public Library will also be good at the Clare, Coleman, and Mt. Pleasant libraries. If we don’t have the materials you’re looking for we can have them sent to us from another library for you. All you have to do is pick them up and drop them off at your home library. We have several computers available for use as well as movies to rent. We’re not only about books anymore, stop in and check it out!

April 14 is National LibraryWorkers Day. Stop into the library and let the staff know they are appreciated!

April is Community Service Month & National Poetry Month!
Free Computer Courses
All classes begin at 11 am or 4 pm. If you would like to attend please sign up at the library or by contacting Summer Spencer by email sspencer@charterinternet.com or by calling 989-588-9782. We have limited space so please plan on attending if you sign up. If you do not attend you will not be able to join us for next month’s courses.

Windows for Beginners
April 7
Learn about the desktop, folders, task manager, etc.

Internet Explorer
April 14
Learn about the browser, settings, websites, etc.

Email
April 21
Learn how to organize emails, delete, compose, add contacts, etc.

Q & A
April 22
This course is for patrons who have already taken our other courses but still have questions or would just like to review the information

March Newsletter

2009-02-27T11:48:00.000-08:00

Hello Everybody!

I'm sitting in my office trying to enjoy the small slice of sunshine peeking through the windows of the library. You wouldn't know that it had rained, snowed, and hailed the other day. But, that's Michigan for you. I'm posting the March newsletter here as well as on our website. If you have any questions feel free to contact me. I'm getting super excited about the Twilight Movie Party! I can't wait to play (or rather host) Twilight Jeopardy! =] I hope everybody has a wonderful weekend.

~Summer

P.S. Hunted by P.C. and Kristen Cast will be out on March 10! Also, I just realized that Eternal by Cynthia Leitich Smith is out now. I've got tons of reading to do now!

Surrey Township Public Library
March Newsletter
Women’s History Month

Free Computer Courses
All classes begin at 11 am or 4 pm. If you would like to attend please sign up at the library or by contacting Summer Spencer at 989-588-9782.

Windows for Beginners
March 10 & 12
Learn about the desktop, folders, task manager, etc.

Internet Explorer
March 17 & 19
Learn about the browser, settings, websites, etc.

Email
March 24 & 26
Must have an active email account in order to take this course. Learn how to organize emails, delete, compose, add contacts, etc.

Q & A
March 25
This course is for patrons who have already taken our other courses but still have questions or would just like to review the information.

Twilight Movie Party
We will be showing Twilight on March 21 at 5 pm . Guests are invited to play twilight jeopardy and other games with prizes and there will be a best dressed competition. Feel free to wear your Team Edward, Team Jacob, or any other twilight shirt. There will be a question a day that started February 14. Whoever has the most questions right wins a copy of the movie. You can call, email me or stop in each business day for the new question. Questions will be from all four books. If you would like to join us please add your name to the guest list. You must be present to receive any of the prizes. If you have any questions please contact Summer Spencer.

Return the Borrowed Books Week
March 1 - March 7 is Return the Borrowed Books Week! Remember to bring back any over due materials. If you have lost them you can either pay to replace the item or buy it and bring it in to replace it. As long as we get the materials back we’re happy!

Press Play @ Your Library
Join us for Teen Tech Week March 8 - March 14! We are celebrating all things technical! Stop in and check out our DVD and VHS collections, audio books, and playaway mp3 books. We also have 4 desktops and several laptops with access to the internet available for use. If you have your own laptop you can bring it in and use our WI-FI connection for free.

A cold February day

2009-02-20T12:40:00.000-08:00

I'm so tired of the snow! As, I'm sure, is everyone else. Cabin fever has been setting in around here and it's making everybody ansy. But, spring is just around the corner and there isn't much any of us can do except wait. *sigh*

Anyway, onto library news! Computer classes will be finishing up on Tuesday and because we had such a high demand we will be offering the same classes in March on the same dates and at the same times. If you would like to attend you can sign up by stopping in or contacting us.

I know it's a little early but I wanted everybody to know what's happening at the library well in advance. Next month is women's history month for those that enjoy those types of facts. The first week is "return the borrowed books week" (I'm dead serious, you can't make this stuff up), and the second week is teen tech week. The Twilight DVD party will be March 21st. We'll be giving away tons of prizes, so make sure you're there.

Hunted by P.C. and Kristen Cast will be out March 10. It is the 5th book in the House of Night series. I've read all of them and can't wait to get my hands on this one.

I hope that everybody has a happy and safe weekend!

Happy Reading! =]

What odd weather!

2009-02-13T13:09:00.000-08:00

I hope that everybody spent some time outdoors while the weather was so nice. I can't remember the last time we had such nice weather in February.

The 30 days of Twilight Questions will begin tomorrow, on Valentine's Day. The winner will get Twilight on DVD! Either call or stop into the library for that day's question...simple as that! The person with the most correct answers wins. If there is a tie, the winner will be drawn at random. You must be present at the party to recieve your prize.

Computer classes are going well. I will be doing a repeat of all the classes in March. Apparantly (did I spell that right?) I underestimated the amount of interest. If you have questions or would like to join the classes feel free to call or email me.

Have a wonderful Valentine's Day!

sspencer@charterinternet.com
989-588-9782

February 2009 Newsletter

2009-01-29T11:28:00.000-08:00

Surrey Township Public Library
February 2009 Newsletter

Free Computer Courses
All classes begin at 11 am or 4 pm. If you would like to attend please sign up at the library or by contacting Summer Spencer at 989-588-9782.

Windows for Beginners
February 10
Learn about the desktop, folders, task manager, etc.
Internet Explorer
February 17
Learn about the browser, settings, websites, etc.
Email
February 24
Must have an active email account in order to take this course. Learn how to organize emails, delete, compose, add contacts, etc.

Celebrating 125 Years of Service
Join us in our 125 year celebration! It will kick off during the Lumberjack Festival in July and end during the Labor Day Festival in August. Check with the library for more information as the event gets closer.

Twilight Movie Party
We will be showing twilight on March 21 at 5 pm . Guests are invited to play twilight jeopardy and other games with prizes and there will be a best dressed competition. Feel free to wear your Team Edward, Team Jacob, or any other twilight shirt. There will be a question a day starting February 14. Whoever has the most questions right wins a copy of the movie. You can call or stop in each business day for the new question. Questions will be from all four books. If you would like to join us please add your name to the guest list. You must be present to receive your prize. If you have any questions please contact Summer Spencer.

Calendar of Events 2009
February: Black History Month
10 - Book Club at 7 pm
14 – Twilight Questions Begin
March: Women’s History Month
8 - 14 - Teen Tech Week
10 - Book Club at 7 pm
21 - Twilight Movie Party at 5 pm
April: Community Service Month
4 - Easter Egg Hunt with Peter Rabbit at 10 am
10 - CLOSED Good Friday
13 - 18 - National Library Week
14 - National Library Workers Day
14 - Book Club at 7 pm
May: National Share a Story Month
12 - Book Club at 7 pm
14 - Angels & Demons Movie Release
23 - CLOSED for cleaning
25 - CLOSED Memorial Day
June: Audio Book Month
9 - Book Club at 7 pm
10 - Harry Potter Questions Begin
17 - Summer Reading Club Begins
July: National Picnic Month
4 - CLOSED Independence Day
14 - Book Club at 7 pm
16 - Harry Potter Jeopardy
17 - Harry Potter Movie Release
25 & 26 - Book Sale at the Lumberjack Festival
25 - Acting Up Theatre in the Park
25 - 125 Years of Service Celebration Kick Off
August: Harvest Month
11 - Book Club 7 pm
12 - Summer Reading Club Party
September: Hispanic Heritage Month
5 & 7 - CLOSED Labor Day
8 - Book Club at 7 pm
26 - 3 - Banned Books Week
October: Family History Month
13 - Book Club at 7 pm
18 - 24 - Teen Read Week
31 - Haunted Basement 5p-7p
November: American Indian Heritage Month
10 - Book Club at 7 pm
21 - Festival of Lights
26 & 27 - Closed Thanksgiving
December: Read a New Book Month
8 - Book Club at 7 pm
17 - Mom’s Night Out 6p-9p
24 & 25 - CLOSED Christmas
31 & 1 - CLOSED New Year’s

Check for updates on events at the library as they get closer.

125 Year Anniversary

2009-01-29T07:56:00.001-08:00

I just wanted to let everyone know that on February 6 the Surrey Township Public Library will be established for 125 years. We will officially celebrate our anniversary this summer but I thought it was cool that the actual date was coming up so soon. We started out with a budget of $70.35 to purchase books. Isn't that crazy? That would only get us 2 hardback books now-a-days.

Catching Up

2009-01-23T12:49:00.000-08:00

It seems that I have fallen behind in my blogging duties in the past year. I will do my best to rectify this situation in the next week or two and begin posting a blog every week. For those of you that have checked in and nothing new has happend, I apologize. For those that are just joining, welcome! I will be posting February's newsletter next week...stay tuned. =]

Farwell History

2008-02-12T11:00:00.000-08:00

STPL will start posting Farwell photos, programs, news articles, etc. on our website. You should be able to save them to your own computer for printing from out site. If you have any information about any of these photos or programs please let Summer know by calling 989-588-9782 or emailing at sspencer@charterinternet.com with questions or info.

Check our webite for more information!

New Programs for Adults

2008-02-08T08:25:00.000-08:00

Here are some of the programs we have started for adults.

Friends of the Library - Anyone can join. Contact kimmieclark@netzero.com
Scrapbooking - 2 different days and times.
Adult Reading Book Club - Anyone can join. Contact Trish Judson at 588-0424
Family Movie Night - Bring the whole family for a fun night!
Survivor Thursdays - Come and watch survivor on the big screen with us every Thursday from 8 pm - 9 pm and join us for the big season finale party!

Upcoming Programs - If you have an interest in any of these please let us know.

Game Night - Bring the family for board games, video games, movies and snacks.
Scrabble/Boggle Tournament - Test your word skills in this tournament.
Coffe and Book Club - Join us for coffe and biscuits and discussion of the latest book. Enter your name into the drawing by awnsering a question about the book and win a prize.
Ice Cream Social
Bingo Night - Play your favorite game for some cool prizes. Bring along all your friends.
Knitting Circle
Classic Movie Night
Murder Mystery Dinner - Join us for dinner and help us solve the murder!
Basic Internet Instruction

Friends of the Library

2008-01-06T06:14:00.000-08:00

Please join us for the first organizational meeting of the Friends of the Library. The meeting is scheduled for January 9, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at the Surrey Township Public Library. Contact the library at 989-588-9782 for more information.