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README: The State of the Library in 2013

 

June Board Meeting Cancelled

Tonight's BDL Library Board meeting has been cancelled due to a lack of a quorum. We apologize for any inconvenience. The next scheduled meeting of the Branch District Library Board of Trustees will be held Monday, July 15, 2013 at 5:30 pm in the basement (Quincy Township Hall) of the Quincy Branch Library.

Important Correction to WWMT Story on the Library

Yesterday, WWMT Channel 3 in Battle Creek presented a story on the Coldwater Branch Library which contained a number of errors. The most important issue to clear up is that lead paint was found last autumn only on the exterior walls of the part of the building that dates from 1886 (the main entrances going north toward US-12). The WWMT story makes it sound as though there is a health hazard inside the library. This is not the case.

We have tested for lead paint inside the building and have never found any. We have some paint peeling due to a leak that needs addressing, but this paint is only 4 years old. There is no reason to worry about exposure to lead paint inside the library.

Please direct any questions or concerns you may have to our Library Director, Evette Atkin, either online or by phone at 517-278-2341 extension 16.

Dig Into Reading

Don't forget to sign up for the Summer Reading Club at the Sherwood Branch, stop by and register today!  We will begin Story Hour & Crafts will begin Thursday, June 20th.  Bring your little ones and see what fun and interesting things they create with Mrs. G!

Also, check us out on Facebook!  https://www.facebook.com/BDLSherwood

HEY KIDS!! Not sure what to do with Dad for Father's Day?

Come check out the cool vehicles located next the Coldwater library on Saturday, June 15 from 11am-12 pm. And to make the day extra special for those special men, the Tasty Twist of Coldwater has donated free ice cream cone coupons. (One per family man)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vehicles supplied by: BDS Suspension & Mike Albright

Large Book Sale coming...

The Friends of the Quincy Branch Library will hold a huge book sale Friday, June 7 from 9-5 and Saturday, June 8 from 9-noon.  Hardcover books will be 50¢ and paperbacks will be 25¢.  Handicap accessibility is available on the north side of the building.  For questions, call the library at 639.4001

Lucile E. Dearth Union Twp. Library celebrates MI Week with Orphan Train presentation

In honor of Michigan Week, a presentation with a short video will be available showing the beginnings of the orphan train and the placing of children from New York. All ages are welcome.  The date is  Wednesday, May 22, 2013 from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm.

Lecture on 18th Century Medicine

Dr. Edward G. Bolton will give a lecture on 18th Century Medicine on the 3rd floor of the Coldwater Branch Library.  The date is Wednesday May 15th, 2013 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Michigan Week celebrated at the Quincy Branch

Enjoy celebrating our state with treats and crafts!  Tuesday, May 21, 2013 on the main level.    

President Lincoln visits Quincy

President Lincoln visits Quincy

Don't miss President Lincoln as he speaks from the library front steps, mingles with the public, and then boards the train to Coldwater as he kicks off the Memorial Day weekend festivities.  Period clothing encouraged.  Friday, May 24, 2013 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm EDT

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