Our library received a copy of the featured children's book and during the week of September 24th our students heard "Big Chickens" by Leslie Helakoski.  We, "pwocked, flocked, rocked" with four timid chickens through their humorous romp through the woods, overcoming obstacles along the way and conquering their fears as we shared their adventure.  For information on this book and author, visit www.helakoskibooks.com. 

Our Library received the books that were ordered with the from the grant  provided by the Quota Club of Traverse City. A special presentation was given to the Quota Club so they could see the materials and how they were used.

A  very special "Thank You " to our Kids Hope Program for the generous donation of "When Dinosaurs Came With Everything" by Elise Broach. The book will be available to check out soon!

Thank you to the following students, business owners, and clubs for their generous donations of new and/or gently loved books for our library:

Terry Wooten

Poetry filled the library Friday, January 19, 2007 when Central  Grade 4th -6th grade students had the opportunity to hear Terry Wooten. Not only did he share his poems of the other authors but his own including: The Bear and Coyote's Back.

Annie DeVries

The week of January 29, 2007 brought a guest  reader to the library. Annie DeVries, parent and author of M is for Mitten read her book and shared stories from her research for the book. Students from all grades enjoyed her presentations and learned a lot about Michigan.   

Buck Wilder

Tim Smith, author of the Buck Wilder books, presented to some of our students on Tuesday, April 17th.  The students learned a lot about nature and safety, as well the new series Tim Smith has written