Library News

Quilling Club

A steady hand. A sharp eye. Scads of paper?  That’s all it takes to create beautiful pictures, greeting cards, and more—with quilling, or paper filigree.  The library has a drop-in quilling club that meets on the second Wednesday of each month—October 14, and November 11—from 6:00-7:30.  All skill levels are welcome.  Bring your own supplies or use some of ours to work on projects together, show each other new techniques, and share ideas.

A Hocus Pocus Focus

Halloween is coming and the Sanderson Sisters are roaming the streets.  Maybe making this wreath . . . an homage to them . . . will keep them away from your door.  Register anytime and pick up a bag containing all the supplies you’ll need beginning October 9.  Ages 18 and up.

Gear Up for Halloween

Make your own spooky creatures using tiny gears, buttons, and other found objects.  Come to the library on Wednesday, October 28 at 6:00 p.m. to join in the fun.  If you like steampunk, creepy things, or just beautiful art, this is the program for you!  Registration is required, Ages 18 and up

Grateful Gobbler

Make a fun turkey stand, photo holder, or place card holder that can also be used as a festive Thanksgiving decoration. Using wood slices, wooden blocks, feathers, eyes, felt for the beak and wattles, and feet, you’ll create a festive turkey with floral wire to hold a piece of cardstock. Use it to write what you’re grateful for! Registration is required. Ages 18 and older. Take & Make bags will be available for pickup on or after November 11th.

Children’s and Teen

LITTLES

Tiny Tots:

Beep-beep! Make some noise at Tiny Tots! This fall, storytime is all about speech and communication. 0-2 year olds and their caregivers will wiggle, giggle, and explore the building blocks of speech together—including gestures, imitation, and first words. Join Miss Anna at the library every other Friday at 10:00 a.m., beginning September 25. Want to try storytime at home? Pick up one of our monthly caregiver packets and follow along with our videos! Registration begins Monday, September 14.

Book Cubs:

Caregivers, round up your tiny cowpokes and join us for a rootin' tootin good time this fall for Book Cubs (ages 3-5) storytime all about the Wild West! Ride your bronco into the Storytime Room at 10:00 a.m. every other Wednesday from September 30 to November 25. Did your cows escape the corral and you can't make it in person? We've got you covered! Registration and Take-and-Make bags will be available beginning Monday, September 14. 

Books & Blankets October: Spooky Tea Party 

The cauldron is bubbling and the teacups are waiting. Meet us in the Children’s Sensory Garden for a Books & Blankets tea party! Come dressed in your favorite Halloween-inspired outfit and get ready for a magical storytime filled with spooky stories and tea party fun, perfect for little ones aged 8 and under. The festivities begin on Thursday, October 15 at 6:00 p.m! RSVP is required.

MIDDLES

Virtual STEM Club: Bridge of Bones:

Middles patrons, get out your hard hats! Virtual STEM Club: Bridge of Bones is putting your engineering skills to the test. Build a bridge using “bones” (cotton swabs) and tape, then see if your creation is strong enough to hold a pile of candy! Pick up your Take-and-Make bag beginning Wednesday, October 21 and get ready to build, test, and conquer the challenge. Are you up to the task?  

Critical Hit Club: 

Ready to enter the lobby? Critical Hit Club is your chance. Challenge friends, discover new games, and meet other gamers aged 10–18. Whether you’re a board game strategist, video game pro, or just looking for your next quest, there’s a spot for you. No XP required. Sign up at the Youth Desk and join the party on Tuesday, October 27 from 5:00–7:00 p.m. Bonus power up: free pizza! 

TEENS

Virtual Teen Art Hour October: Boo-tifully Haunted

October's Teen Art Hour, Boo-tifully Haunted, is a spook-tacular virtual program where you’ll sculpt and decorate your very own adorable ghost using air-dry clay! Give your ghost a personality, get creative with the details, and make a one-of-a-kind piece that’s perfect for a frightfully fun Halloween decoration. Take-and-Make bags are ready for pick-up at the Youth Desk beginning Thursday, October 1.

Page Turners:

Join Page Turners, PDL's teen book club, and read "Dark and Shallow Lies" by Ginny Myers Sain. Registration begins Tuesday, September 1. Simply call 517-647-6981 or stop by the Youth Desk to sign up. The best part is you get a free copy of the book! What are you waiting for?!?

Meet Grey, a teen returning to her small Mississippi hometown for the summer. But Sterling Point is no ordinary town—it has a mysterious history of psychic abilities, strange happenings, and secrets lurking beneath the surface. When Grey’s best friend Elora disappears, Grey sets out to uncover the truth.

Soon, she finds herself caught up in a mystery involving a murderer on the loose, supernatural secrets, and a town where nothing is quite as it seems. Can Grey figure out who to trust before it’s too late?

Don't miss out on the fun! Meetings are scheduled for Saturday, October 17 and Saturday, November 7 at 11:00 a.m.

Lit Loot:

Fall in love with a new book or two with Lit Loot, PDL's teen subscription box! Each month, teens will receive 2 books plus tons of themed loot inspired by that month’s genre. Think snacks, goodies, swag, and fun activities made just for book lovers.

September: Back to School-academic rivalries, heartbreaking crushes, competitive sports

October: Horror-cursed objects, haunted houses, psychological mind games

November: Indigenous Authors-tribal traditions, cultural identity and belonging, shared healing

If you want to get out of your reading rut, Lit Loot has got you covered! 

Sign up at the Youth Desk today!

Teen Advisory Board: Teen Takeover After Dark

All the best things start with an idea… and that’s what we’re looking for, directly from teens! We’ve got the time, we’ve got the money, but we’re missing what our teens want out of the library.

What kinds of programs would you come to – Movie nights? Study sessions? Mental health support groups? Lock-ins? Cover letter, resume, or college prep courses? Too busy to come to the library on a regular basis? We can talk about how to meet you where you’re already at – in school or out in the community!

What’s important to you? We want to know!

Build our Teen Advisory Board by coming to Teen Takeover After Dark on Friday, November 20 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. We’ll provide the space and the food; we just need you, teens ages 14-18, to come as the wonderful human you are to help us brainstorm new ideas. Stop by our Youth Desk today to grab a registration form and start to help us shape a new library for teens!

ALL AGES

Adventures on the Book Bike:

Where will we be rolling up next?!? Adventures on the Book Bike is returning for another exciting round of book giveaways this fall. We’ll be out on the town Tuesday, September 22, Thursday, October 22, and Wednesday, November 11 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. We’re giving you the time, but the location is still a mystery! In the days before each outing, we’ll provide clues at the library and on Facebook letting you know how to find us. See us? Make sure to stop and say hi to get your hands on a brand new free book – and yes, including adults – the book bike is stocked with books for ages 0-100 and beyond!