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News and Events Happening at our Branches Located in Atlanta, Hillman and Lewiston, Michigan. Your library resources available anytime, anywhere.
LIBRARY OPEN HOURS TO CHANGE EFFECTIVE JUNE 1st !!
Yes, it's a time change for all three Library Branches. A couple nights the branches will be open later, and Hillman and Lewiston Branches will now be open on Mondays. Changes are the following for all three branches:
Monday & Tuesday 10:am – 6:pm
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 10:am – 5:pm
Saturday 9:am – 12:pm
Sunday – Closed
New hours starting on June 1st 2013
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**** SUMMER READING PROGRAM 2013 ****
"DIG INTO READING"
A 6 week program for all children ages 3-16 years old; SUMMER PROGRAM STARTS JUNE 17th
The child's program activity log is completed and turned in no later than July 31st to become a winner. Each week your library branch will have a different craft, activity or science project for you to drop in and do. There will also be weekly prizes awarded to all participants for completing program activities. Upon completing the program participants are eligible to attend one of the great program parties featuring a professional puppet show, fun activities and great food.
Stop in at your local branch to fill out a registration form and pick up your program packet.
Look for Summer Reading Program Information in your child's Friday Folder
To access complete instructions, registration form, weekly prize list, and activity sheets click on SUMMER READING PROGRAM 2013 in the left column of this page. You can click on information, prizes, registration form to read and/or print copies.
Any ??Questions?? call Atlanta 785-3941, Hillman 742-4021, Lewiston 786-2985
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VOICES AND VISIONS
It was a wonderful night for the 8th Annual Voices and Visions Reception. Hundreds of amazing childrens and adult art and photo entries were exhibited. Visitors were treated to delicious homemade pies and assorted treats along with wonderful musical entertainment by Ellen Weaver, Anika Kierczynski, Bailey Bennett, and Claire Huber. A special Paint and Take Home Art Project featuring Picasso portraits was also enjoyed by many creative young artists from Montmorency County. A few of the winning art pieces are:
1st Place Adult Photo 1st Place Childrens Art
Bill LaCrosse Atlanta Allie Nowak, Kindergarten JoBerg
1st Place-Best of Show Childrens Art 1st Place-Best of Show Childrens Art
Isaac Meoak, 8th Grade Atlanta Gunnar Mellingen, 5th Grade Hillman
1st Place Childrens Photo
William Carey, 5th Grade Lewiston
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At LEWISTON Branch
An invitation for all young patrons to come in and meet and hold Saige and her dog, Rembrandt. Saige is part of the American Girl collection. Saige and her accessories were purchased by the Friends of Lewiston Library membership for children patrons to enjoy. A future program is being set up to allow young patrons to check Saige out for a sleep over weekend. All three branches of the library have several American Girl Doll chapter book series available for childrens reading.
COME MEET AND GREET SAIGE AT THE LEWISTON BRANCH
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LEWISTON BRANCH
Computer Clique with Jim Young the second Thursday of every month at 12:noon
Jim will be at the Lewiston Branch to answer computer questions about eReaders, computers, etc.
If you are wanting to purchase a new computer Jim will help you search for the perfect computer to fit your needs.
If you are lost about trying to download free library eBooks, Jim will help you learn how to do this.
The next session will be this Thursday, June 13th at 12:noon till 1:p.m.
Computer Clique is sponsored by the Friends of Lewiston Library
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HILLMAN-WRIGHT PUBLIC LIBRARY BUILDING FUNDRAISER
"A TASTE OF MICHIGAN"
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PLEASE JOIN US
ON SATURDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 21st 2013, 7:00 UNTIL 9:00 P.M.
AT THE THUNDER BAY RESORT IN HILLMAN
Six Michigan Wine and Beer Samples, Souvenir Glass, Deluxe Appetizers and a Sleigh Ride
Tickets for this Fundraiser are: $50 per person
And are available at any of the Branch Libraries in Atlanta - Hillman - Lewiston
Have you visited the new Hillman-Wright Public Library Building?
Their hours are Mon & Tues 10a.m.-6:p.m. Wed Thur Fri 10:a.m.-5:p.m. and Sat 9a.m.-12p.m.
"A beautiful new library building for a delightful community." (Robin Smiley, Hillman)______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Downloadable Media Collection for E-Readers
The Libraries have expanded their services with audiobooks, eBooks, music, and video, available to download from the library’s website. Library card holders can check out and download digital media anytime, anywhere by visiting the Up North Digital Collection
Click Here http://upnorth.lib.overdrive.com/CF69B501-235E-4F40-8991-B182DB26C888/10/641/en/Default.htmn/Default.htmn/Default.htmn/
Call Atlanta to sign up and get info on Toddler Story Hour 785-3941
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- Book reviews, top sellers, author interviews, and news headlines
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