110 South James Street
P.O. Box 246
Mecosta, MI 49332

Phone:  (231) 972-8315
Fax:       (231) 972-4332
                                                             E-mail:   mtplibrary@centurytel.net
                  Library Hours
Tuesday            10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday        1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Thursday          10:00 a.m. -  5:00 p.m.
Friday               10:00 a.m. -  5:00 p.m.
Saturday            9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
        Closed Sunday and Monday


THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 in observance of Labor Day Weekend.  The library will reopen on Tuesday, September 7 at 10 a.m.

FRIENDS OF MORTON TOWNSHIP LIBRARY BOOK SALE
Saturday, September 4th  10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday, September 5th  12 noon - 3 p.m.
Canadian Lakes Castle

A large selection of gently used fiction, non-fiction, mysteries, romances, cook books, children's books, movies and much more! 

The Friends are a non-profit organization that focus their attention on library needs to assist in raising funds to supplement the library budget.

Story Hour for 3- 5 year olds begins Tuesday, September 7 from 10-11 a.m. or Thursday, September 9 from 1 - 2 p.m.

Tot Time for tots ages 18-36 months and caregivers begins Friday, September 10 from 10 - 11 a.m.

HARVEST DINNER
presented by the Morton Township Library Expansion Committee
Saturday, September 25, 2010
The Castle in Canadian Lakes
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; Dinner at 6:30
$20.00 per person; Cash bar

Menu: Broasted Chicken, Venison, Parmesan Potatoes, Pasta Salad, Tossed Greens, Harvest Vegetables, Dessert

After dinner enjoy music by talented local artists playing country, folk, and more!

Tickets are available by advance purchase only at these locations:
  - Conley's Bakery
  - First Bank in Remus and Canadian Lakes
  - Isabella Bank in Canadian Lakes
  - Mayfair Restaurant
  - KD's Family Hair Care
  - Woody's Place
  - Call Fran Voci, Committee Member, 231-972-2932

This fundraising event is presented by the Morton Township Library Expansion Committee and sponsored by Mayfair Catering and the Canadian Lakes Association.  Venison provided by private donors.

Come enjoy the evening!

LIBRARY EXPANSION AND RENOVATION PROJECT INFORMATION

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE MORTON TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY FOR SUPPORTING YOUR NEW LIBRARY AND COMMUNITY CENTER!  LET THE BUILDING BEGIN!

LIBRARY RECEIVES
BOOKS FOR CHILDREN GRANT

Morton Township Library has been awarded a 2010 Libri Foundation Grant through the foundation's Books for Children program.  The Libri Foundation, based in Eugene, Oregon is a nationwide non-profit organization that donates new, quality children's books to small, rural public libraries in the United States.

The library received 82 children's books valued at $1400.  The Friends of the Morton Township Library contributed $350, raised at their annual book sale, to the project, which the foundation matched at a 2-to-1 ratio.  Thanks to a generous donation to the Libri Foundation from Hal Berenson and Laura Ackerman, the library also received a bonus of $350 worth of math and science books.

The books were selected from a list of titles provided by the Foundation that reflected the very best of children's literature published since 2004.  All titles have won awards or have been highly recommended by recognized authorities in the library and education fields.

Be sure to stop by the children's area to check out these outstanding new additions to our collection!  THANK YOU, LIBRI FOUNDATION!