Library News and Announcements

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2008

Interloan up and going!

Our new system through Mel.org is ready for use.  
Click the catalog link above and follow the 10 easy steps to get started!

Operating Millage Renewal in May

Tuesday, May 6, 2008 the library's operating millage renewal will be on the ballot.  Nottawa township voters will be ask whether or not the current millage should be renewed at 1.63 mills for an additional six years.  The millage renewal would have been on the ballot regardless of the library's location as it constitutes 78% of the library's annual funds.  Without the taxpayers support the library would be unable to remain open.

Yes!  We are expanding

For the convenience of our patrons and to continue to provide the public with quality services, we are expanding our library.  We surveyed many options: building onto the library, sharing the building with the Nottawa Township Hall, and purchasing new property in Centreville.  At this point we have purchased and begun renovations on the building located at 685 E. Main Street with funds reserved for this purpose. Funds have been set aside, out of our Operating and Capital Improvements millage,  by a fiscally responsible library board and staff over several years with hopes that an additional millage would be unnecessary.  As any patron can see the library is bursting at the seams, parking is often a problem, and we find it difficult to offer all of the programming we wish to because of our lack of space.  The new library is nearly 2.5 times the space of the existing library.  One observer noted, that our entire current library and parking lot could fit into the new building.  Our current goal is to be moved into the building in time for the children's summer reading program to begin!

Wish List

The library board and staff have compiled the following list of items that could be used in the new library building.  Many of the items do not need to be brand new, simply functional until funds could be raised to purchase something in their place.  Additionally, items are not needed out of necessity--yet we feel they would greatly contribute to the overall atmosphere of the library.  If you or anyone you know wishes to make a tax-deductible or memorial donation to the library, please contact the staff.

1.  Fridge
2.  Large microwave
3.  Coffee Pot 
4.  Coffee Cart
5.  Cafe tables and chairs
6.  Laminate flooring for the meeting room
7.  Display case for history room
8.  Table and chairs for history room
9.  Wall clocks
10.  Bench for entryway
11.  Sign for out front (parallel to highway)
12.  Picnic tables (4) for summer programming
13.  Storage shed
14.  Outside benches
15.  Loveseat or Large chairs for reading area
16.  CD listening equipment for Children's room
17.  Perennial plants for landscaping
18. Office chairs for new computer stations

2007

Friends

Please check the new Friends page on the website for your updates!

Look For Those Lost Books!

Winter break has concluded and the children have headed back to school-- now is a great time to look for those extra library materials that may have been checked out over break and have not found their way back yet.  Feel free to contact the library if you are not sure if your account is cleared at (269) 467-6289.

Visit our new Library Statistics link to view the 2006-2007 circulation statistics.

2006

Lichen and Holly from Country Reindeer Farm of Centreville came to visit the library on Tuesday, December 19th.  Patrons had a great time visiting with these friendly pets and making crafts.

Computer Rules Change

Due to the high demand for use of library computers, the library has designated one computer for express use when all other computers are full.  Patrons are now allowed fifteen minutes on the express computer at times when all of the computers are being used.  This is typically between the hours of 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm, at this time all computer sessions will be shortened to thirty minutes if patrons are waiting.  As a reminder the library also provides free wireless internet for patrons who wish to bring in their laptops. 

Library Service Survey

     Thank you to individuals who participated in our Library Service Survey 2006.  For results please see the Library Service Survey page. The Nottawa Township Library Board and Staff appreciate all of the comments and suggestions received.  Responses to some common patron questions posed through the survey are posted on the Nottawa Township Library's Answers to Some Survey Comments. 
     The Nottawa Township Library welcomes suggestions of titles, authors, and subject areas from the public.  If you would like to make a suggestion, contact the staff at the circulation desk.