2. Welcome to the Pigeon District Library
where our patrons are our first priority!
3. Statistics
o Patron Visits - 46,505 in 2012
o Number of Materials – 41,047
o Audio Books/Books on CD – 827
o CDs/CD-ROM – 662
o Books – 31,872
o Magazines/Newspapers – 86 subscriptions
o Videos – 2,293
o DVDs – 1,239
4. Circulation Desk
Trained, courteous staff
Members are here to assist you.
Staff answers more than 2,000
reference questions yearly.
19. Michigan Reference
Joann Haist Collection
Local Church Histories
Local Town Histories
Plat Books
School Annuals
Other Local Historical Publications
22. Magazines and Newspapers
o Magazines
o 79 Subscriptions
o Current issue on shelf
o Back issues can be checked out
o Newspapers
o 7 Subscriptions
o Bay City Times
o Detroit Free Press
o Huron Daily Tribune
o Huron County View
o Tuscola Advertiser
o USA Today
23. Puzzles
One month loan period
Collection changes regularly
Table with puzzle – patrons can add pieces
if they wish
25. Computer Lab
Internet Access - Free
11 Computers for Adults
2 Laptop Connections
Document Scanner
Color or black and white copies
(per page fee applies)
Variety of Programs including
Microsoft Office
Word Perfect
Wireless Internet Access Available in
Computer Lab, Reference Room, and
Community Room.
27. Computers for Minors
3 Computers with Filtered Internet
Access
One is in the Children’s Room so
parents can access the internet
while supervising their child who
can look at books and play with
toys.
33. Library Lending Program
Volunteers deliver library materials
to three, senior residential facilities
in the area every 2 weeks.
Country Bay
Country Gardens
Rose Garden
Scheurer Hospital Long Term Care
34. Summer Reading Program 2012
131 Registered
76 Met their reading goal
2,644 – Total number of books read
12 Classes and activities held
37. Other Library Activities
Book Club – Meets Monthly
Friends of the Pigeon District Library – Meets Quarterly
Entry in Children’s Parade
Annual Quilt Show
Monthly Book Sale
Annual Book Sale – organized by Friends of the Library
Farmer’s Festival Movie for Children
Annual Musical Jamboree
Annual Children’s Book Week Activities
National Library Week Activities
Computer Workshops led by library staff or volunteers
Passport Fair
Michigan Reads! Event
The Giving Tree – Collect books for Pigeon Food Pantry
