NEW: SDL Bark Shanty Branch
The Village of Port Sanilac and Sanilac District Library created a partnership to increase awareness and usage of the Bark Shanty Community Center and to provide extra library services. Reason #1: The Village wanted to offer movie nights but licensing is very expensive. Reason #2: Public libraries may contract for movie licensing at a reasonable rate but copyright requirements limit movie showings to one specific library site. Reason #3: SDL needs space for programs but can’t afford to expand. Solution: The Village is leasing Room #1 at the Bark Shanty Community Center to SDL as an exclusive library branch in order to legally enable SDL to provide movie licenses. A win-win for both entities.
The Bark Shanty Library Branch gives SDL the opportunity to offer programs and services which space constraints prohibited in the past. SDL is moving ahead one step at a time to implement new possibilities. Traditional library services won’t be duplicated at the Bark Shanty Branch.
Children’s Programs: beginning this summer, Baby Time, Toddler Time, Summer Story Time, STREAM Club (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art & Music), and LEGO© Club will take place at the Bark Shanty.
Adult Programs: plans are in the works for programs such as arts & crafts, cooking, gardening, history, music and more! If you have a skill, talent or special interest that you could share or teach, please contact the Library Director.
NEW Service: Library of Things (LOTs): Patrons will be able to borrow useful items from LOTs such as cake pans, cookware, craft supplies, crock pot, games, puzzles, sports equipment, tools, toys and more. LOTs will open as soon as “Things” are acquired. SDL is requesting donations of “Things” in new & very good condition or monetary donations to purchase items to include in the collection. A list of desirable things will be posted on SDL’s website.
Book Sale: as space permits, a variety of audio books on CD, books and DVDs will be offered for "sale" by donation.
The Bark Shanty Library Branch is the fourth location managed by SDL: the main facility at 7130 Main Street in Port Sanilac plus the Carsonville-Port Sanilac Elementary & High School Libraries. Sanilac District Library is Growing To Meet Your Needs.
An Open House celebrating the Bark Shanty Library Branch will be held this summer.