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60 E. PIKE STREET                                                                                           Phone: 248-758-3942

PONTIAC, MI 48342                                                                                            Fax: 248-758- 3990

 

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Playaways  have arrived at the Pontiac Public Library!

Playaways are lightweight, compact, easy-to-use players that are pre-loaded with an audiobook.  Recorded Books on Playaways allow patrons to listen to their favorite Recorded Books on a self-playing digital audiobook.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 CHECK OUT WHAT'S  NEW !!!!!!             

MeLCat, World Book Encyclopedia Online, MP3 Audio Books, Music CDs, Playaways, DVDs, Magazines & Books


ADULT                                             TEEN                                    YOUTH

                                                           Teen Wii                                     Youth Wii

Book Club                                             Blog--NEW!!                                Storytime

                                                           Resources                                    Resources

 

Award Winning Books

 

    Newbery Award        Caldecott Award       Mitten Award     Coretta Scott King Award

 


WINTER NEWSLETTER

February Calendar

 

 

 

 


 


BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROGRAMS

 

28 HEROES

A Black History Icon for every day of the month. Look for the display and informational handouts for each HERO of the Day in the library. Some are little known heroes of the past and others are more contemporary but still made history! Collect them all!

Oscar Micheaux - Susie King - Colonel Charles Young - Archibald J. Motley Jr. – A. Philip Randolph - Mr. Dorie Miller - Charles White - Sara "Sadie" P. Delaney - Daisy Bates - Leontyne Price - Diahann Carroll- President Barack Obama - Luke Cage aka Cage -Michael Jackson - Dr. Daniel Hale Williams - Matthew Alexander Henson - W.C. Handy - Allain Locke - Ella Fitzgerald - Noble Sissle - Countee Cullen - Zora Neale Hurston- Coretta Scott King - Lewis Howard Latimer - Ernest Morial - Denmark Vesey - Nikki Giovanni - Oprah Winfrey

28 Heroes Essay Contest

PPL Youth can write an essay featuring the life of one of our 28 Heroes and turn it in by February 27th. Each participant will receive a book from the Friends of the Library. Each essay’s writer will have a chance to win a $50.00 Gift Certificate for Great Lakes Crossing. Prize sponsored by The PPL Friends. The winner will be announced on March 6.

 

 

OAKLAND COUNTY PIONEER HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Historic Wisner Home 

MONDAY FEBRUARY 8, 2010 6-7PM

Ann Johnson of the OCPHS will speak about Pinegrove the historic home of Moses Wisner, the 12th Governor of Michigan, who formed the 27th Michigan Regiment of the Civil War and also worked to abolish slavery.

 

 

 

 

 

BLACK HISTORY MONTH MOVIES

Fridays come and see a great movie!

 

The Color Purple   February 5 3-5:35pm

 

Get on the Bus   February 12 3:30-5:30pm

 

The Great Debaters February 19 3:30pm-5:30pm

 

The Wiz  February 26 3-5:15pm

 

 

 

 

 

TRAVELIN' BLUES

Tuesday, February 9 6-7:30pm

Travelin' Blues is a musical storyteller whose life experiences add to his performances of country and urban blues.

 

 

 

 

AUTHENTIC SOUTHERN COOKING

Wednesday, February 17 5:30-7:30pm

 

The mysteries of jambalaya, mustard greens and crawfish will be revealed when two local chefs, Chuck & Lorraine Lizana of Waterford, share their culinary tips for all to sample and enjoy.

 

 

 

 

 

POETRY NIGHT

Black History Month Open Mic

Wednesday, February 24 5:30-7pm

 

Bring your family and friends and share your Black History themed Poetry at the Library.  Please provide a copy of your work no later than Monday February 22, for approval.  Please no profanity.

 

 

 

 


 


Fresh Flower Arranging Class 

Wednesdays, January 27th, February 24th & March 24th  6-7pm

Back by popular demand.  Learn to create beautiful flower arrangements with Jody.

Please call the library to register 248-758-3942.

 


MAYA THE STORYTELLER

Join Maya the Storyteller as she shares stories for Black History Month. This is a family event, so all ages are welcome

February 13th & 20th 12-1pm

 

Please call 248-758-3942 to register  

                                                   

       

                                             

ADULT BOOK CLUB

 

JOIN US ON FEBRUARY 22, 6-7PM  

WE WILL BE DISCUSSING SHAME ON IT ALL BY ZANE

 

 

Harmony, Bryce, and Lucky Whitfield are sis-ters in every sense of the word. They argue and get on each other's nerves, but when it comes down to the wire they are extremely protective of one another. Shame on It All follows their adventures, their friendships, their love lives, and their outlooks on life in today's society.

 


 

   

Pontiac Public Library Child Safety Policy  

          The Pontiac Public Library strives to provide a positive and safe environment for all patrons, especially families and children. It is recognized that unattended or disruptive children at the library can represent a serious concern.  Responsibility for behavior and well-being of children using the library rests with the parents/guardian/caregiver, not with library staff. The library is a public building and it is not safe for young children to be left alone.

          Children 12 years and younger must be attended by a responsible caregiver of at least 14 years of age. If children younger than 12 years of age are found without a responsible caregiver, staff will attempt to locate the parent/guardian/caregiver and reunite them with the children. If those persons cannot be located either within the library building or at home within one hour, or if the building is closing, staff will contact the local police department to pick up the children.  

          The library is not a playground. Patrons must maintain appropriate behavior at all times. Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated and may serve as ground for removal of the child from the building.


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