[fusion_builder_container backgroundcolor=”” backgroundimage=”” backgroundrepeat=”no-repeat” backgroundposition=”left top” backgroundattachment=”scroll” video_webm=”” video_mp4=”” video_ogv=”” video_preview_image=”” overlay_color=”” overlay_opacity=”0.5″ video_mute=”yes” video_loop=”yes” fade=”no” bordersize=”0px” bordercolor=”” borderstyle=”” paddingtop=”20px” paddingbottom=”20px” paddingleft=”0px” paddingright=”0px” menu_anchor=”” equal_height_columns=”no” hundred_percent=”no” class=”” id=””][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][fusion_title size=”3″ content_align=”left” style_type=”single solid” sep_color=”” class=”” id=””]The Van Buren District Library is working on updating its collection to best meet the needs of our public. Please take a moment to answer a few questions in order to help us improve our service and selection.[/fusion_title][fusion_text][wwm_survey id=”3695″] [/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]
Reading for Rides
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Turn your reading into rides!
Van Buren County Youth Fair
July 29 – 25, 2015
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All Van Buren District Library summer readers who are ages pre-school through 14 years old can earn 3 (three) free rides at this year’s Fair!
Pick-up a Reading for Rides form at any branch of Van Buren District Library.
Return the completed form to any branch
no later than July 13 in order to receive
the free passes.
For more information, phone 269.423.4771.
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Read Around the Rink with Slappy
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Van Buren District Library’s branches in
Decatur, Mattawan and Bangor
invite kids to
Read Around the Rink with Slappy!
It’s simple!
Complete one of Slappy’s worksheets and
receive one free ticket to a selected K-Wings game!
Worksheets are available at the Antwerp Sunshine Branch, Mattawan; Bangor Branch, or Webster Memorial Library, Decatur.Â
Meet Slappy in person on the following dates:
Webster Memorial Library, Decatur
Friday, June 19, 1:00 pm
Antwerp Sunshine Branch, Mattawan
Wednesday, June 24, 11:30 am
Bangor Branch
Monday, June 29, 10:00 am
For more information, phone 269-423-4771.
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Michigan Activity Pass
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Van Buren District Library now offers the
Michigan Activity Pass.
The MAP allows you to explore – at no cost – hundreds of Michigan’s state parks, historic sites, cultural attractions, campgrounds and recreation areas.
Visit the Michigan Activity Pass website, read the instructions, conduct a search, and print your pass today.
Some of the sites, parks and attractions you will find:
Forever Curious Children’s Museum, Fennville
Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum, Marquette
Kalamazoo Valley Museum
Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum, Paradise
Gilmore Car Museum, Hickory Corners
Michigan Historical Museum, Lansing
Grand Haven State Park
Kal-Haven Trail State Park
Lillian State Park, Northport
Van Buren State Park, South Haven
. . . and many, many more!
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Wiggle Time
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Kids have lots of energy!
What better way to use it
than during Wiggle Time!
Join us for songs, dance,
instruments and FUN!
Wiggle Time is open to kids 5 and under.
No registration required.
Please bring a pair of clean, dry tennis shoes.
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Wiggle Time at Webster Memorial Library (Decatur)
269-423-4771
Fridays at 10:30 am
May 29, June 19, and June 26
Wiggle Time at the Antwerp Sunshine Branch
269-668-2534
Saturdays at 10:30 am
June 27 and July 11
Wiggle Time at the Bangor Branch
269-427-8810
Friday, July 10, 10:00 am
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VBDL Staff Picks
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Need guidance on what to read?
Browse our staff picks to see what our
librarians recommend. Still not sure?
Contact any librarian for a personal recommendation.
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May 5 Precinct Results
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Thank you to everyone who voted on behalf of Van Buren District Library on election day.
Sadly, the library’s millage proposal failed to pass 54-46%. Here are the results in each precinct.
Again, our sincere thanks to those who came out to support library services.
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Untouchables Tour
Catch some fun in Chicago!
Thursday, June 18, 2015
with the Friends of the
Van Buren District Library
Deadline to makes reservations is Thursday, June 11.
Pick up a reservation form at any branch or phone
Tracy at 269-423-4771.
Cost is $40 for VBDL Friends or $50.00 for non-members
Lunch is on your own. Cost includes transportation and tour.
Itinerary
(Schedule is on Michigan time)
Good morning!
8:00 a.m. Board the bus at the Commuter Parking Lot I-94 in Paw Paw
8:30 a.m. Board the bus at Webster Memorial Library in Decatur
9:00 a.m. Board the bus at Watervliet Parking lot behind Chicken Coop
11:30 a.m.     Arrive at Macy’s
Good afternoon!       Â
2:30 p.m. Depart for the Untouchables Tour from Macy’s (we will stay on our bus for da Tour!)
5:00 p.m. Depart from da Gangster Tour
6:30 p.m. Dinner Stop Michigan City – Holly’s Restaurant & Pub
8:30 p.m. Drop off passengers at Watervliet
9:00 p.m. Drop off passengers at Decatur
9:30 p.m. Drop off passengers at Paw Paw
Student Art Shows
Van Buren District Library is pleased to showcase the artistic talents of students in Lawrence and Decatur. The Lawrence Branch Library is hosting an exhibit by students in Mrs. Myatt’s high school art classes through Friday, May 8. Works include pieces in acrylic, pencil, chalk and sculpture.
Webster Memorial Library, Decatur, is featuring works by all ages of students in Decatur Public Schools. The exhibit begins on April 27 and runs through May 8. An open house and reception is Wednesday, April 29, 6:00 – 7:30pm.
The exhibits are free and open to the public during regular library hours. For more information, contact the Lawrence Branch, 674.3200, or Webster Memorial Library, 423.4771.
VBDL Annual Report 2014
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