What an absolutely gorgeous day!  I don't have a window in my office, but I have made several trips to the mailbox just to soak up the sun.  After all, you never know when something important may come via the Postal Service, right???

Disappointed that you missed the PCL Friends meeting last week???  You have a second chance!  Due to the snow day called by TCAPS last week, the Friends meeting was rescheduled for this Wednesday at 1 p.m.  Join us for spring treats, camaraderie and to plan summer fundraisers that help support the library.  Newcomers are welcome!

Shake off winter by stretching your muscles and getting ready for the activities of summer!  Bring a mat or a towel and join us this Saturday at 9 a.m. Tina Livingston is a gentle instructor, good with people of all abilities.  No charge!

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*Due to a mix-up with schedules,  Yoga WILL NOT happen at the library this Saturday!  We will have a regular schedule beginning in May - first and third Saturdays at 9 a.m.  May 4 and 18 are on PCL.  Thereafter, we will ask for a $5 donation!  Call me if you have any questions!

On Wednesday evening, February 13, Jeff Haas and the Building Bridges with Music Quintet will perform at the Old Mission Peninsula School gymnasium at 7 pm. This family friendly, all-ages performance is hosted by the Peninsula Community Library as part of the Old Mission Community Reads program. During the month of February, the Old Mission community was invited to read the featured book, The Hundred Dresses, by Eleanor Estes. Written in 1944, it is a timeless tale of bullying, regret and forgiveness. The performance on Wednesday evening will include original live music by Haas and commentary from members of the quintet about the connections between The Hundred Dresses and the Building Bridges' mission of promoting tolerance, respect and peace. Whether or not you read the book, you are invited, young or old, to come hear this great program!  There is, of course, no charge!  Many, many thanks to the OMPS PTO for providing refreshments for the evening, especially Jen Palamara who baked dress shaped cookies!  Jen, you are amazing!

Now that the Thanksgiving leftovers are almost gone, it is time to think December!

Bring your future engineers to the library this Saturday, December 1st at 10 a.m. when the Central High School Robotics Team - The Raptors - joins us with a demonstration of a past competition robot.  Patrons of all ages are invited to the demonstration.  Younger guests are invited to craft a paper robot, hear a story and enjoy a snack of Nuts ad Bolts.

Story Stew for young children happens on the first and third Thursdays of every month at 9:30 a.m.  Stories, crafts and songs fill an enjoyable hour or so for our littlest library users.  December 6th's program is This Little Light of Mine.  December 20th it will be Time to Trim the Tree!

Our popular iPad workshop is offered again on Friday, December 7th  from 9:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.  This is an "agendaed" workshop covering specific topics on basic setup, features, email, apps and more.  Spaces are limited so call to register.  Once you are registered, we will send you (via email) a syllabus as well as a list of passwords you will need to bring along.  Hoping for an iPad for Christmas or Hanukkah?  Fear not, we will offer the class again in January. Instructors  Kathleen Maxwell and Cheri Breadon are the wonder women of the iPad!

Celebrate Christmas at the Lighthouse (fee) Dec. 8 from 1-4 with sleigh rides, a lighthouse tour, hot chocolate and a visit from a very jolly fellow.   PCL's own Holly and Ivy (Marla and Vicki) will be there as storytellers and to help you make a vintage craft to make and take home.

A very special program is being offered through Grand Traverse County 4-H.  Retired teacher and Master Gardener Karen McClatchey, leads a Jr. Master Gardener class Thursdays after school starting in January for 3^rd-5^th graders.  Register by Dec, 21 at PCL.  A $25 fee covers 4-H membership, snacks & supplies.  Slots are limited and this class is filling up fast.  Karen is a gifted teacher - I speak from experience as my own children had her here in the 4th grade and she was truly an inspiration to her students.

Many thanks to Gloria McClay who has donated a scanner for staff and patron use.  We have always run into the school office to have staff items scanned, so we are MOST appreciative of this gift.  Thank you also to Ed Barrett, TADL tech, who came out to install it for us!

Overheard in the back corner of the library - "This library is the most amazing place on the face of the earth!"  Words of wisdom and love from a five year old!

Have a great evening and remember that the best thing that you can do to assure that you always have a library is to USE it!  See you soon -

Vicki

 

The sounds of the season fill the library Wed. Dec. 19th from approximately 9:15-10:45 a.m. when the Old Mission School music classes under the direction of teacher Mike Davis join us.  Enjoy cider and cookies while you listen to Miss Schneider's class at 9:15, Miss McConnell's class at 9:45, and Mrs. Archer-Vanderford's class at 10:20.  Times are approximate.  

Peninsula Community Library News

iPad Unboxed  Cheri Breadon & Kathleen Maxwell offer an “agendaed” workshop on downloadable books, apps, and more for your iDevice.  Workshop runs from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec.7.  No fee, but call to register and for a list of what to bring!  Feel free to pack a lunch!

Jingle Bell Rock   Holidays ring out at PCL!  Celebrate Christmas at the Lighthouse (fee) Dec. 8 from 1-4 with sleigh rides, PCL storytellers & vintage craft, lighthouse tour, hot chocolate and a visit from a very jolly fellow.  OMPS Music Classes under the direction of teacher Mike Davis perform for the community in the library on December 19 from 9:15 - 10:45 a.m.  Wander in that morning to enjoy the talents of our kids, hot cider and cookies.   The 12 Dogs of Christmas Great Puppy Rescue – (PG) is our pick for Breakfast & a Movie, 10 a.m. Dec. 27.  Enjoy holiday crafts on our tables all month as well.

Kids Think Spring!  Karen McClatchey, retired teacher and Master Gardener, leads a Jr. Master Gardener class Thursdays after school starting in January for 3^rd-5^th graders.  Register by Dec, 21 at PCL.  $25 fee covers 4-H membership, snacks & supplies.  

Hot Reads for Cold Nights   Adults are invited to read 6 library books between January 1 & winter’s end to receive a certificate for a hot chocolate at the Old Mission General Store.  Pick up your reading log at PCL beginning in January!

Member of the Club   Programming at PCL includes:  Pageturners, book discussion for adults, on the 3^rd Thursday of the month at 7 pm;  Chapter Chicks Mother Daughter Book Club the 2nd Monday of every other month at 6:30 pm, alternating months with our boys club, Guys Read, Too which meets at 4:15 pm.  Threads fiber arts group, meets on the 3^rd Monday at 2 pm.  Bring a project & work with friends!  Kids enjoy stories & crafts at Story Stew - 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month at 9:30 am. 

BookEnds    Enjoy fresh brewed java or tea at our coffee bar.  Minimum donation $1.  We also offer notary services, copier, fax, Internet (wired and wireless) & home delivery to house bound patrons.  Note that on school days, we are now open at 8:30 a.m.

Peninsula Community Library will be open during the Holiday break.  We will be closed, December 24,25,31 & January 1.  Come in and keep the librarians company!  Check out books, movies, music, games and more.  

Just a reminder that when Traverse City Area Public Schools are closed due to weather, PCL is also closed.

Happy Holidays from the Board & Staff of PCL!

People don't want to leave the library!  A little girl just skipped out after her father.  He had told her that he had to leave to get a sibling some where and she announced that she was not going.  She was staying right here in the library.  Of course, when he actually went out the door, she followed after him.   Another father is at this moment trying to talk his son into going home for dinner with little success.  What a beautiful thing - not to want to leave a library!!!

A very special program is coming to PCL in 2013 - a Junior Master Gardening Class for 3-5th graders.  Students will learn about plants, soil, water, ecology, insects, landscaping and careers.  Sessions will be after school from 4-5 p.m. on Thursdays in January, February and the beginning of March.  Course fee is $25 and will cover 4-H membership, snacks and supplies.  Sessions will be led by Certified Master Gardener Karen McClatchey, who is also a retired OMPS teacher.  Interested parents and kids are invited to the library for an informational meeting during last recess at 3:20 p.m. on Tuesday, November 27.  This is sure to be a great course of discovery and the only one of its kind offered this winter in the county.  Call the library with any questions!

Our sincere condolences to the family of former PCL Trustee Fred Schaafsma.  Fred lost his battle with a brain tumor last Thursday.  He was an active member of the community, relentlessly supportive of the library.  Fred worked with me throughout the renovations to our space in Old Mission Peninsula School back in 2005-2006.  Humorous story - Fred ran for the Board position because his sister-in-law had promised him that the position would be as easy as sitting around with coffee and cookies.  With a major project, it was anything but.  He and I spent the next year and a half  running like mad and I don't remember either of us ever sitting down to coffee and cookies.  I was as new a Director as he was a new Trustee!  He will be missed.  In his memory, we have ordered a new subscription to the popular magazine, Cycle World.  Fred was an avid cyclist. 

Many thanks to patron Gloria McClay, who has donated a brand new scanner to the library for patron use.  Thank you Gloria!  We have the best patrons here at PCL! 

If you are a homecrafter, take note that Threads, our Fiber Arts group, meets at 2 p.m. in the library on the third Monday of the month.  Bring a project along and work on it among friends.  These ladies (well, men are welcome, too!) have a great time!

On behalf of the Staff and Board at PCL, I wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving.  Please note that the library will be closed Thursday, Thanksgiving Day as well as Black Friday.  We will be open normal hours 9-1 on Saturday.  

Don't eat too much turkey - you have to save room for the pie!

Vicki

 

Want to know more about your family history but don't know where to start?  Mark Mullinax, genealogist and local history specialist with the Brighton District Library gives us starting points and tips Thursday evening here at PCL at 7 p.m. Both sets of my grandparents immigrated to the United States as children and teenagers, three through Ellis Island and one through Canada's port of entry in Halifax.  I was able to pull up all four ships' manifests online free of charge through various websites, including www.ellisisland.org.  Mark will have more great ideas for your search, I am sure!

Artist Mariah Manning offers a very special program for 3rd-5th graders on Saturday, November 10 at 10 a.m.  Kids will create a work of art showcasing the different styles of artists Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso.  Call us to register your child!  No fee!

If you are downtown on Saturday, be sure to stop by the City-Opera House from 10 am - 4 pm. for the Children's Book Festival.  Meet authors and illustrators, enjoy performances, participate in crafts and games.  Admission is free.  More information is available online at  www.tcchildrensbookfestival.com.  

Come to the library on Monday, November 12 at 7 p.m. to meet foreign exchange student Nikola Zekic. Nikola is from Montenegro and is here on a cultural exchange through the American Council and the American-Serbian-Montenegrian Youth Leadership Exchange.  He is attending Traverse City Central High School through June. His host family is Gary, Renee, Carl and Amanda Gardner.  Nikola will talk about his home country and the experience of living and studying abroad. 

Don't forget Story Stew on Thursday Novemeber 15th.  Little ones will enjoy stories, crafts and finger plays as we celebrate Michigan Reads to Children, One State, One Book.  This year's book is Moose on the Loose by Kathy-jo Wargin and rumor says that Mrs. Shurly will be sporting antlers and moose feet.  You have to come to find out!  Also that night is Pageturners, our book club for grown-ups.  The book of discussion is When We Were Strangers by Pamela Schoenewaldt.  Newcomers are always welcome!

A Spanish Movie Afternoon is being offered Saturday, November 17, after hours at 1 p.m.  The movie is Madagascar 3 and pizza will be available as well.  Note that English as a Second Language classes also start that day at 10 a.m.  There is no charge for these classes and no need to register.  If you know of anyone who would benefit, please pass the word on! The instructor is Kristine Dietrich, a gifted ESL teacher.

You still have time to get out and vote!  Polls are open until 8 p.m.  Make your opinions count! 

Don't forget that the library is a great place to hang out! 
See you soon -

Vicki





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What a phenomenal Halloween event we held here on Saturday night, a PCL and OMPS PTO collaboration!  At least 150 children and their grownups attended, some from other parts of town and many dressed in costume.  We had apple and doughnut bobbing, a haunted maze in one end and out the other of the music room, a craft, treats to eat, pumpkin carving  and shenanigans in the gym.  The culmination of the evening was a pumpkin lit walk through the night woods to the amphitheater where stories were told by lantern light.  Even the moon managed to peek out through the trees from behind the clouds at just the right moment, as if on command!  The walk was so magical that an hour and a half after everyone had gone home, the adult Palameras and Shurlys were still walking the trail.  At serious risk of leaving someone out, I want to thank everyone who helped make Haunted Night such a success, especially PTO president and his wife Joe and Jen Palamera, Jill Varner for decorating the exterior and hall, Patricia Henkel and Alycia Gerber for edible treats, Karen Robens for helping with craft prep one day spontaneously when she just happened to be in the library, Mr. Randy for coming in on a Saturday night to help clean up and my PCL staff for planning, preparing, stripping their homes of seasonal decorations for the maze as well as for working the evening. Oh and I cannot forget staff member Becky's husband Rich Gagnon and my own husband Bob Shurly for pitching in as well!  I know that I have missed people, but please know that I am most grateful for anything and everything anyone did to make the event such a memorable evening for community families.  Joe was in this morning and we are already planning on next year!  Happy, Happy Halloween!

A great multi-generational program is planned for this Saturday at 10 a.m. when conservationist Kay Charter joins us to discuss migrating birds and their habitats.  Kay was the driving force behind the founding of Saving Birds Thru Habitat and is the author of the book, For the Love of Birds.  You may remember Kay's column from the Record-Eagle, which ran regularly.  Thanks to Fred Zwemer, participants will have the opportunity following the program to construct a beautiful wooden platform bird feeder.  The project and program are suitable for patrons of all ages and Kay will gear her talk toward children as well as adults. However, the kids will need an adult to help them.  There is no charge, but please call to let us know if you are building the feeder.

Two final notes: Story Stew, our preschool story hour happens this Thursday at 9:30 a.m. when we go Nutty for Squirrels in the library!  Our popular iPad class happens again this Friday from 9:30-noon.  Join Cheri Breadon who is comfortable with iAnything!

PCL is open regular hours 9-5:30 on Halloween.  Come on in and check out a scary movie (Cathy likes Stephen King's The Shining or there is my favorite - Ray Bradbury's Something Wicked This Way Comes), the classic music of Chopin's "Funeral March" or any one of hundreds of spine-chilling mysteries.  We might even have a piece of candy or two to put in your sack because the library is all treats and no tricks! 

Thought you might enjoy the attached photo of Joe Palamera's new method of speed cleaning the pulp from a pumpkin.  That is Joe with his drill and a paint-blending drill attachment and 200 - yes, 200 - pumpkins!  I would think that a shower to "de-pulp" himself was probably in order when Joe finally got home!
See you soon -

Vicki

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Was that snow I saw earlier or sleet???  A young patron just commented that, while he had to wear his winter coat today, when it is wrapped around him, he "feels like summer."  Now that is a positive attitude! 

Artist Mariah Manning will be leading a very special art program here at the library October 20 at 10 a.m. when children in grades K-2 are invited to explore the basics of the color wheel by creating a masterpiece that uses complimentary colors.  Not to leave your older kids out, a second workshop will be offered November 10 at 10 a.m. for 3rd -5th graders, who will create a piece showcasing the different styles of artists Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso.  There is no fee for either program, but call to let us know that you are coming.  Mariah is a gifted artist who has been creating commissioned work since 1993.  She currently shows work at Cook's House and 2Lads Winery.  She was also the featured artist in Morsel's this year for the Downtown ArtWalk.  As the mother of two, she is continually inspired by her children's beauty and raw emotion.  You may check out her website at www.mariahmanning.com.

The Friends of Peninsula Community Library meet next week, Wednesday, October 17 at 1 p.m.  Come join them for Halloween treats and to help spend funds from summer fundraisers! 

iPad workshops will be offered November 2 and December 7 at 9:30 a.m. Call us so we know how many people to plan for.  Be sure to bring your iDevice with you.  Cheri Breadon will be the presenter and she, like Kathleen Maxwell, is a self-taught wonder with iAnything (my word)! 

TCAPS invites the community to a meeting tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. here in the school library to share information on their bond proposal.  You are invited to attend.

A smile from a brand new patron about our small rural library:  "This is the most amazing place on the face of the earth."  I think so, too!!!  Hope to see all of you in here soon!

Vicki

 

We still have openings in Mariah Manning's art class for Kindergarten through second grade kids who are interested in using primary colors to create a masterpiece.  There is no charge and Mariah is a gifted and talented artist who knows how to share her love of art in a way that captures the imaginations of children.  Call the library to sign your child up!  The class meets at 10 a.m. and your child will leave with a frame-able  piece.  Children a little bit older are welcome, too!

Our great Friends group meets Wednesday at 1 p.m. to spend funds earned at summer fundraisers.  Enjoy Halloween treats and camaraderie.  Newcomers are always welcome!   "What is a friend?  A single soul dwelling in two bodies."  ~Aristotle

Election Day is coming up fast.  League of Women's Voters guides are here - stop in and pick one up.  We also have sample ballots for each of the two districts in the township that you may look over in the library.  Make your opinions count!

Cheri Breadon will be offering an iPad workshop Friday November 2 at 9:30 a.m.  She knows her way around any iDevice so call to register and bring yours along.  A weather app that both Carol and I had downloaded, warned us to seek higher ground earlier in the month when the Brown Bridge dam was breached.  Could have been useful, except that we are already on pretty high ground here at the library!  Cheri can point you to these kind of apps and more, as well as help with setup and other questions.

Smile at the rain:  "Anyone who says sunshine brings happiness has never danced in the rain". - Author Unknown

PENINSULA COMMUNITY LIBRARY NEWS
Kids and adults are invited to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with us on Saturday, May 5, by dropping in anytime during our regular hours 9-1 to craft a bouquet of paper flowers and nibble on Mexican cookies.

After hours at 1 p.m., we invite the members of our Hispanic community to celebrate the day at PCL with lunch and the movie Una Mejor Vida - (PG-13), as well as pinata crafting.

Just a reminder that our Nuestros Amigos, a family story hour offered entirely in Spanish, happens at 10 a.m. on the third Saturday of every month.

On Thursday, May 10, at 7 p.m., we are joined by the filmmakers of Honor Flight Michigan, a film which tells the stories of Michigan soldiers who served during WWII as well as their trip 60 years later to the WWII Memorial in Washington D.C. A question and answer session will follow the film.

They say that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but there are many other healthy snacks out there as well! Registered dietitian Jen May joins us Saturday, May 19, at 10 a.m. to show us how to snack healthy from childhood through our senior years. You may have caught Jen's segment on TV 7&4 News!

Sign up for one or more of our very popular one-on-one iDevice sessions with Kathleen Maxwell on the first or second Wednesdays of the month from 9:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. Kathleen can help with set-up, e-mail, show you how to stream video, or find an app to fit your interests. Call the library at 223-7700 to reserve a spot.

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED! The Friends of PCL man (and woman) an aid station for the Bayshore Marathon, Saturday, May 26. We pass out Gatorade and water, pick up cups and encourage the runners as they run by. Your commitment is from 7 a.m. to approximately 11 a.m. It is a lot of fun and we always have snacks and beverages for the volunteers. Your kids are welcome to accompany you if they are old enough to help pick up the millions of cups that end up on the road. Call us to volunteer!

Don't forget that we have clubs for everyone - Guys Read Too for boys, Chapter Chicks for girls, Pageturners for adults and even a fiber arts club called Threads where you can bring your work and share ideas with others. Call the library for more information!

Of course, you don't need reminding that you can find great animated electronic books on our website at www.peninsulacommunitylibrary.org. Just click on the TumbleBooks icon. There are even books in foreign languages. Thanks to Old Mission parents, there were 934 hits last month of TumbleBooks through our site! THANK YOU!

Follow us on Twitter at pencomlib. Find us on FaceBook - Peninsula Community Library

Victoria M. Shurly, Director
Peninsula Community Library
2699 Island View Road,
Traverse City, MI 49686
231.223.7700 vshurly@tadl.org

PENINSULA COMMUNITY LIBRARY NEWS

Join us for Story Stew with your littlest library lovers on the first and third Thursdays of the month at 11 a.m. Stories, songs and fun fill this hour-long program for preschoolers.

Lara Shurly, advanced placement art student and Old Mission alumnus, offers a beginners class in mixed media painting, Saturday, April 7 at 10 a.m. Program is suitable for adults and older children who are accompanied by a parent. You must call 223-7700 to reserve a place.

Libraries are the Heart of a Community! Celebrate National Library Week with a showing Monday, April 9 at 7 p.m. of the book-to-movie film, - The Help (PG-13), and enjoy a slice of Minnie's Caramel cake and sweet tea.

Saturday, April 14 at 10 a.m., PCL and the Northwest Michigan Farm Bureau sponsor a program on the hottest urban craze - raising chickens. Get the feed on hatching, housing and what it takes to keep your backyard chickens happy and healthy.

Teens are invited to participate in TADL's drop-in Art on the Go program at all the district's member and branch libraries. PCL's day is Monday, April 16 from 3-9 p.m. Drop in to craft a mobile from CDs!

Recognize the words from this song, "Some sing high, some sing lower?" Sing along with folk musician/songwriter Bill Staines on Saturday, April 21 at 11 a.m. Bill wrote the song! The Boston Globe says, "There is no better writer of instantly memorable sing-along choruses n this genre of music." Concert is family- friendly fun!

A few tickets are still available for the Books at the Boathouse fundraiser April 23 to benefit PCL. Hor d'ouvres at 6 p.m., dinner and music with harpist Sharon Olson at 7 p.m., followed by dessert with author Jerry Dennis. Tickets are $50 per person and are available in the library. Many thanks to our sponsors Doug Kosch and The Boathouse Restaurant Crew, The Grand Traverse Smile Center and Ryan and Kate Paulson, Dave and Paula Kelley, Ace Communications, Terry Hooper and the Old Mission Wineries.

Have iDevice questions??? Be sure to sign up for a one-on-one session with Kathleen Maxwell on the first and second Wednesdays of the month from 9:30-11:30 p.m. Call 223-7700 to make a reservation. Kathleen can help you with questions about operating your device, setting programs up or finding cool apps. Like to fish, dance, collect coins, watch the stars???? Kathleen knows where to find the app for you!

Don't forget to check out our website at www.peninsulacommunitylibrary.org where you can find TumbleBooks - animated e-Books for students in English and foreign languages. Friend us at Facebook (Peninsula Community Library) and follow us on Twiiter at pencomlib!

Victoria M. Shurly, Director

Peninsula Community Library

2699 Island View Road,

Traverse City, MI 49686

231.223.7700 vshurly@tadl.org

OMPS School Library News

“Oh, the Places You’ll Go” . . . when you “Book a Trip to Read!”… is the theme to this year’s ‘National Reading Month.’

To kick-off the month full of activities, staff and students at Old Mission will be celebrating Dr. Seuss’s birthday on Thursday, March 1st. This promises to be an exciting day! The morning activities will include a visit from a well-known Dr. Seuss character and classroom visits by community members. We are encouraging students to wear red and white on this day. Come join us!

Over the next several weeks there will be reading incentives, events, and specials guests. Here are a few you can expect and mark in your calendar:

Scholastic Book Fair will be back on March 19th –23rd, with evening hours on March 19th (5:00 PM to 8:00 PM) and March 21st (4:00 PM to 5:30 PM).

March 22nd - Joyce Davis, better known as the Puppet Lady PS – 1st

April 19th - Leslie Helakoski, author of Big Chickens 2nd – 5th

May 3rd - Joel Tacey, entertainer of Laugh and Learn show PS – 5th

Please watch for emails to come home keeping you posted on other events.  

PENINSULA COMMUNITY LIBRARY NEWS

Family Life Bring your little ones to Story Stew on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month at 11 a.m. for story time fun. Join us March 28 at 10 a.m. during Spring Break for breakfast and the movie Hugo – (PG).

Be a Member of the Club! Pageturners, a discussion group for adults, meets the 3rd Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. Chapter Chicks Mother Daughter Book Club meets the first Monday of every other month at 6:30 p.m. Next meeting is April 2. Boys are invited to Guys Read, Too, also bimonthly the first Monday of the month at 4:15 p.m. Books are available on a first come basis. Threads, our fiber arts group, meets on 1st Monday of the month at 7 p.m. and the 3rd Monday at 2 p.m. Bring a project! Call us at 223-7700 for more information. Newcomers are always welcome!

Programs en español Nuestros Amigos, a Spanish story hour, is offered the 3rd Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. English as a Second Language classes are offered free of charge through April with teacher Kristine Dietrich at 7 p.m. on Thursdays.

Got an iPad…Now What? Crave cool apps? Need to set up e-mail? Want to stream video? Make your iPad or iPhone do what you want it to do! One-on-one sessions with Kathleen Maxwell are offered the 1st & 2nd Wednesdays of the month from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Call to reserve a 20 minute slot.

In the Eyes of an Artist By popular demand, Lara Shurly will offer a second set of painting programs here at the library. March 3 at 10 a.m. – Basic watercolor painting. April 7 – Mixed media. No fee, but call to reserve a place. Lara is an Old Mission alumnus.

Heart of a Priest Author Paul LaPorte joins us March 19 at 7 p.m. to talk about his biography of TC’s beloved Father Fred. Paul will share personal stories as well as the process of writing a book about such an incredible man.

¡Aprenda el español! Adult beginning Spanish classes will be offered on Saturdays at 10 a.m. March 17 – May 19. Spaces are limited so call to register!

Books at the Boathouse You are cordially invited to celebrate Shakespeare’s birthday AND PCL, April 23. Our popular fundraiser at the lovely Boathouse is back! Wine & hors d’ouvres at 6 p.m., dinner and music with harpist Sharon Olson at 7 followed by dessert with speaker author Jerry Dennis. Tickets at $50 per person are available at PCL, Ace Communications and Peninsula Market. Many thanks to The Boathouse Crew, Ace Communications, The Old Mission wineries, Ryan and Kate Paulson and The Grand Traverse Smile Center, Terry Hooper and Dave and Paula Kelley for their sponsorship. Note that the PCL staff volunteers their time to serve as wait staff at this great event!

Victoria M. Shurly, Director

Peninsula Community Library

2699 Island View Road,

Traverse City, MI 49686

231.223.7700 vshurly@tadl.org

Join us with your little ones for Story Stew on the first and third Thursdays of the month at 11 a.m. Stories, songs and crafts make library time fun for preschoolers.

• February 2 - Snowmen at Play
• February 16 - My Favorite Stories with guest storyteller Cyndy Newton

English as a Second Language classes with Christine Dietrich continue on Thursdays at 7 p.m. There is no fee and no need to register. If you know of someone who would like to learn English, please invite them to simply show up!

Guys Read, Too, our book club for boys grades 3-5, meets February 27, at 4:15 p.m. for discussion and fun. The book pick is Freak the Mighty and copies are available on a first come basis in the library.

Pageturners, our book club for adults, meets February 16, at 7 p.m. to discuss Brooklyn by Colm Toibin and A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith. Newcomers are always welcome!

On February 4, at 10 a.m., teens are invited to the library for sweet treats and to craft unique valentine cards for special friends and family. No need to register!

Tom Ford, naturalist at Wild Birds Unlimited, joins us for a Bird's Eye View, February 9 at 7 p.m.. He will be sharing ideas to attract birds to your winter feeder!

Peninsula Community Library Friends meet February 15 at 1 p.m. Come help them plan spring and summer fundraisers.

Winter Survival! Peninsula Township's EMT's teach us how to outlast severe winter weather disaster on February 25 at 10 a.m. Families are welcome.

Victoria M. Shurly, Director
Peninsula Community Library
2699 Island View Road,
Traverse City, MI 49686
231.223.7700 vshurly@tadl.org

Peninsula Community Library News
Bring your little ones to Story Stew on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month at 11 a.m. for stories, crafts & songs. Nuestros Amigos, our Spanish story hour, is offered on the 3rd Saturday of the month at 10 a.m.

TumbleBooks is now iPad friendly! Check it out on our website at www.peninsulacommunitylibrary.org. TumbleBooks is a great tool for encouraging young readers.

Friend us on Facebook - Peninsula Community Library. Follow us on Twitter at pencomlib. Check out our website. 

Victoria M. Shurly, Director
Peninsula Community Library
2699 Island View Road,
Traverse City, MI 49686
231.223.7700 vshurly@tadl.org

Story Stew: Bring your little ones to story hour on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month at 11 AM. for stories, crafts & songs. Guest pianist Mercedes Kimling 12/15. Nuestros Amigos, our Spanish story hour, is offered on the 3rd Saturday of the month at 10 AM. 

Clubs for All! Pageturners, a discussion group for adults, meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. Chapter Chicks Mother Daughter Book Club meets on the first Monday of every other month at 6:30 p.m. Next meeting is 12/5. Boys are invited to Guys Read, Too, also bimonthly on the first Monday of the month at 4:15 p.m. Next meeting is Jan 2. Books for all groups are available on a first come basis. Threads, our fiber arts group, meets the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month at 7 p.m. Bring a project!  

Make a Joyful Noise: Folk musician Joel Mabus entertains patrons of all ages, December 3 at 11 a.m. with songs of the season both traditional and contemporary. Warm spiced cider and cookies warm the morning!  

Light the Night: A History of Hickory Hills Teen authors Molly Tompkins and Ryan Ness share stories from their new book on the history of the small, community owned ski hill beloved by TC residents – Dec. 8 at 7 p.m.  

Christmas at the Lighthouse: An old fashioned holiday at the Old Mission Lighthouse Dec. 10 from 2-4:30 p.m. Craft a Victorian ornament, decorate cookies, listen to a costumed storyteller, tour the lighthouse.  

Breakfast & A Movie: Join us for a showing of Prancer – (G), muffins & a craft Dec. 28 at 10 a.m.  

Flora & Fauna in a Winter White World: Advanced placement art student Lara Shurly teaches the basics of watercolor painting Jan. 14 at 10 a.m. Class is multi-generational. Call to register!  

Je Parle Français! Thanks to a grant from the Old Mission Women’s Club, we are happy to offer French classes with Madame Gagnon Mondays at 7 p.m. beginning Jan. 16 and running through March 12th. Call to register. Look for Spanish classes March- June!  

When Traverse City Area Public Schools are closed due to weather, PCL is also closed.  

Peninsula Community Library will be closed December 24, 25 & 31 and January 1. The Board and Staff wish you Happy Holidays! 

At Old Mission Library
It’s that time again! The Scholastic Book Fair is just around the corner! November 28 to December 2, from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. There will be special evening hours on December 1, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This is the perfect time and place to begin your holiday shopping while helping our library at the same time.

If any parents interested in helping, please call Mrs. Dressler at 933-7462.

Thank you for encouraging your child to read.


Peninsula Community Library News

Partly Sunny, Partly Cloudy!
Catch TV 7&4's meteorologist Joe Charlevoix Thursday, November 3, at 7:00 PM when he joins us to talk about the sunny and stormy sides of predicting the weather. Students are welcome!

Bring your preschoolers to Story Stew on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month at 11:00 AM. Stories, crafts, and songs fill an hour-long program for our little library users.

Breakfast & A Movie in Spanish happens Saturday, November 5, at 10:00 AM with a showing of the movie, Charlie & the Chocolate Factory - (G). Join us as well for Nuestros Amigos, our story hour in Spanish for families on the 3rd Saturday of the month at 10:00 AM.

Pageturners, our book club for adults, meets Thursday, November 17, at 7:00 PM to discuss Traveling with Pomegranates by Sue Monk Kidd.

Bestselling author Jerry Dennis joins us Monday, November 21, at 7:00 PM to talk about his new book, The Windward Shore: A Winter on the Great Lakes. Jerry has been a Michigan Author of the Year and calls Old Mission home.

Chapter Chicks, our Mother Daughter Book Club, meets Monday, December 5, at 6:30 PM for a Hanukkah dinner, craft, and to discuss the book Number the Stars by Lois Lowry. Newcomers are welcome and books are available in the library. Call to let us know you are coming.

Boys Read, Too, our chapter book club for boys meets again Monday, January 2, at 4:15 PM in the library. Our January pick is Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis and copies are available in the library. Join us!

Just want to remind you that there is a great resource available on our website at www.peninsulacommunitylibrary.org by clicking on the TumbleBooks icon in the bottom left-hand corner of our home page! Since PCL pays for the license, there is no charge to users who access it through our website.

TumbleBooks are animated, talking, online picture and chapter books that teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love. They are created by taking existing books, adding animation, sounds, music, and narration to produce an electronic picture book (and some classics) that you can read or have read to you. Searches may be done by grade and author if you are looking for something specific. Since TumbleBooks is available directly through Peninsula Community Library’s website, everyone can get to it – at school OR at home! The language drop-down menu allows you to view the site in French and Spanish, as well as English. HAVE FUN!

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Victoria M. Shurly, Director
Peninsula Community Library
2699 Island View Road,
Traverse City, MI 49686
231.223.7700 vshurly@tadl.org

Children’s Library
The Library is such a busy place right now. Students and staff are in and out to select books, hear stories, and do research.

I am glad to see everyone so excited about reading. Students visit the library once a week with their class to hear a story and check out books. Those books are due the following week on their library day. Our youngest students are learning how to use the library and how to take good care of the books they take home.

I am always looking for parents who are willing to come in every week and help out. It is nice for students to see other adults helping out at school and we appreciate the extra hands on the job. I will also need volunteers for the Scholastic Book Fair during the week of November 28th through December 2nd. If you are interested in being a library volunteer, please give me a call at 933-7462.

Come in and say hello! You are always welcome.

Charmaine Dressler, Library Media Paraprofessional

Peninsula Community Library News
Parents are invited to bring their preschoolers to Story Stew on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month at 11:00 AM for stories, crafts, and songs. Instill an early love of the library in your child!!!

Chapter Chicks, our Mother Daughter Book Club, meets at 6:30PM on October 3rd for discussion, dinner, & craft. The book is Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin. The club is geared toward girls in grades 3-5. All are welcome. Call the library for details!

Ancient culture, beautiful land! Del & Evelyn Weliver, retired librarians from Interlochen Center for the Arts, take us on a photo & story tour of an enchanting country that is both ancient and modern: Bulgaria. All are invited to join us, October 13, at 7:00 PM.

Guys Read, Too! An afterschool book club for boys’ grades 3-5 will meet Nov. 8 from 4:15 PM to 5:30 PM. The first pick is The Whipping Boy by Sid Fleischman. Copies are available in the library on a first come basis. Of course, what would a boy's club be without LOTS of snacks???

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The best way to assure that you always have a local township library is to USE it!!! See you in PCL!

Victoria M. Shurly, Director
Peninsula Community Library
2699 Island View Road,
Traverse City, MI 49686
231.223.7700 vshurly@tadl.org

Welcome back OMPS families! We had a great summer here at our unique township library in the school. We look forward to a different kind of busyness as school gets into full swing. New families are invited to stop in to get a card at our full-service library!

Bring your littlest library users to Story Stew on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month at 11 a.m. Stories, crafts and songs fill this hour-long program.

Michigan Reads! Township Supervisor Rob Manigold reads the One State, One Children's Book Program pick for 2011 - Memoirs of a Goldfish by Devin Scillion. Join us Thursday, September 8 at 11 a.m. for story, craft, snack. Help name our library goldfish!

Pageturners, our book club, meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. The September 15 choice is Carolina Clay: Life & Legend of the Slave Potter Dave by Leonard Todd. Copies available on a first come basis in the library. Join us!

Got Frogs? Got Fish? Patrons of all ages explore the recently upgraded OMPS Nature Area with Grand Traverse Land Conservancy Executive Director, Glen Chown, Saturday September 17 at 10 a.m.. End at the amphitheater with tales of nature by local storyteller Jill Bert, cider and doughnuts.

Ori (Folding) Gami (Paper) Georgia O'Brien and Jacqui Rutherford teach patrons of all ages the traditional art of turning a sheet of paper into a finished sculpture, Saturday September 24 at 10 a.m.

Guys Read, Too! Mrs. Shurly leads a new book club for boys. Any dads out there brave enough to lead with Vicki's help? Okay, I will settle for a grandpa, uncle, mom or aunt, too! First meeting is Tuesday, November 8 from 4:15-5:30 p.m. Of course, what would a boys' club be without lots of snacks? First pick is The Whipping Boy by Sid Fleischman. Copies are available on a first come basis. Call 223-7700 to sign up!

Our Mother Daughter Book Club, The Chapter Chicks, meets again Monday, October 3 at 6:30 p.m. for discussion, dinner and craft. Copies of the book, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin, are available on a first come basis. Newcomers welcome!

Victoria M. Shurly, Director Peninsula Community Library
2699 Island View Road, Traverse City, MI 49686
231.223.7700
vshurly@tadl.org