Briggs Library News

Under the Big Top

Hurry, Hurry, Hurry to the March is Reading Month offerings of circus-themed activities, games and crafts @ Briggs Public Library.  Big Top Breakfast is Tuesday, March 3 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. for ages 3-6 years with a participating adult.  Cereal, milk and juice will be provided, face-painting available, musical chairs and balloons are the order of the day. 

Lion-Tamer Lunchtime launches 3-6 year olds and their accompanying adult on Tuesday, March 10 from 11:30-12:30 into ring toss, tattoos, a tight rope walk, and cotton candy treats.  You bring your own sack lunch and beverages are provided.   A 3-Ring Circus Evening features programming fun for the whole family.  

Tuesday, March 17 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. our guest reader is Representative Paul Opsommer.  Spectacular events will include face-painting, snow cones and popcorn races.  All this quality fun is free, but pre-registration is required.  Call the Library at 989-224-4702 or stop by to ensure your seat at one of the Greatest Shows on Earth.

Junior Readers Club

Come one, come all as the Three Rings continue.  Ages 7-9 meet on Saturday, March 28 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. to discuss The Mystery of the Missing Tiger by Laure E. Williams with snow cones, balloon animals and circus games to round out the big top fun.  Registration is required for this free program (989-224-4702) and opens Friday, February 27.  Step right up to pick up your copy of the book at the Library desk when you register. 

Library Policy Change

The Library Board enacted some changes to the Briggs Public Library User Card policy at their February meeting.  The Board is cognizant of the climbing costs for Library materials and foresaw the need to limit Library financial liability, as well as assisting patrons to manage the number of materials they have out at any one time. 

The new policy reads: “A User Card (Library Card) entitles a patron to check out a maximum of fifteen items per card.  Staff has the discretion to make exceptions for special circumstances like an educator using materials for professional purposes, an institution/organization, and etcetera.” 

To read the Library User Card policy in its entirety please ask at the Library Desk.  The Briggs Public Library serves residents and property owners of the City of St. Johns, the Township of Bingham, or any resident of a contracting municipality.  Our current contract area includes Bingham, Bengal, Dallas, Greenbush, Olive, Riley, and Westphalia Townships.  We also serve Essex and Victor Township residents via the MichiCard system which requires a registration at their local libraries in Maple Rapids or Laingsburg, respectively.