Second Annual Book'n 5K
Submitted by ghungerford on Sat, 2008-04-26 09:07.
On Saturday, May 31, 2008, join us for the Second Annual Book'n 5K (3.1 miles) Run/Walk or the Storytime Strut 1 Mile Run/Walk to benefit your library! The South Lyon Kiwanis will have a pancake breakfast during the race, from 8-11 AM, to also support the library! Start times are as follows: Storytime Strut @ 8:00 AM & Book'n 5K @ 9:00 AM. The event starts and ends at Millennium Middle School. To sign up, log on to Active or stop by the library to fill out a registration form.
The prices are as follows:
Book'n 5K $18 before April 7, $20 through May 30, and $24 on race day.
Storytime Strut: $10 before April 7, $12 through May 30, and $14 on race day.
If you would like to be a sponsor for the Book'n 5K, please contact Caryn Bartone at 248-437-6431 x204. If you would like to volunteer to assist at the race, contact Jennifer Mackey at 248-437-6431 x203.
For more information visit Bookn5k.com, call the library at 248-437-6431 or stop by the library!
Contact Your State Senators to Support State Aid to Public Libraries!
Submitted by dhannon on Fri, 2008-04-25 07:34.All library supporters are urged to contact their State Senators and ask for their support of $12,000,000 in State Aid to public libraries. A vote by any Senator to oppose HB 5804 is a vote to CUT library funding. If you value the service that you receive from your public libraries, please email, write, or call State Senators NOW! All contact information is listed below. The library also has prepared letters and addressed envelopes available at the library. Please let your voice be heard by our State lawmakers.
State Senator Nancy Cassis - District 15
(City of South Lyon / Lyon Twp.)
P.O. Box 30036
Lansing, MI 48909-7536
Phone: (517) 373-1758 FAX: (517) 373-0938
email: senncassis@senate.michigan.gov
Letter to Senator Cassis
State Senator Liz Brater - District 18 (Salem Twp.)
P.O. Box 30036
Lansing, MI 48090-7536
Phone: (517) 373-2406 FAX: (517) 373-5679
email: SenLBrater@senate.michigan.gov
Letter to Senator Brater
State Senator Deborah Cherry - District 26 (Green Oak Twp.)
P.O. Box 30036
Lansing, MI 48909-7536
Phone: (517) 373-1636 FAX: (517) 373-1453
email: sendcherry@senate.michigan.gov
Letter to Senator Cherry
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Library Expansion Web Album
Submitted by dhannon on Thu, 2008-04-24 18:45.
Watch the progress as the library prepares for expansion: Click here
Check out the new Director's Blog with all the latest expansion and library news!
Introducing SSLDL Mobile
Submitted by ghungerford on Mon, 2007-12-03 16:46.
Check out upcoming events, news and more while on the run with SSLDL Mobile. Just go to ssldl.mobi for a PDA and cell phone friendly version of this site. Along with SSLDL Mobile we've updated our main website with a number of user friendly features and a new look. Enjoy!
Check-out a Museum!
Submitted by ghungerford on Wed, 2007-10-17 19:27.
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Looking for a fun and educational experience for the family? Visit your local library and check out a museum.
Passes are available for several local museums to check-out. Passes can be checked out for 7 days and admit 2-4 people depending on the museum. For more information visit the MAP website:
Dial-A-Story
Submitted by ghungerford on Mon, 2007-07-02 14:24.
Folktales, fairy tales and children's stories come alive with a phone call, anytime day or night.
Call (248) 437-6431 ext. KID (543) and listen to a 3-5 minute story read by librarians, professionals, neighbors and friends. Stories are suitable for all ages!
Book for May: The Girl Who Became a Fish
Stories change on the first of every month. If you would like to read a book for Dial-A-Story, please contact Garrett. Also, don't forget to come into the Salem-South Lyon District Library for even more amazing stories.
