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Do you have a book club? Get your kit from Ransom!
75+ Titles!
Everything you need to have a great discussion packed in a handy bag. Now with over 75 great titles guaranteed to please your readers.
Everything you need to have a great discussion packed in a handy bag. Now with over 75 great titles guaranteed to please your readers.
Ransom Book Discussion
Join us the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM for an hour of intellectual and entertaining conversation. New members are always welcome along with book title recommendations.
July 9, 2013
Saving Lee, Finding Grace
by Anne Marie Hamming
August 13, 2013
People of the Book: a Novel
by Geraldine Brooks
All titles are available
for circulation in book
club kit bags.
Ransom only emails you once a month or as needed for the following reasons:
-Reserve Notices
(As Needed)
-Interlibrary loan (MEL)
(As Needed)
-Item Due Notices
(As Needed)
-Overdue Notices
(As Needed)
-Ransom eNewsletters
(Once a Month)
-New Book Alerts
(Once a Month)
Sign up your email to your account and/or your child's account today!
Online Access to Your Library Account and Online Catalog
To access your Library Account, your library card number is your username and password. Once into your account, you may view your checked out materials and renew materials.
You may also reserve materials online. Just search our catalog, locate the item and enter your library card number for your username and password. This can also be done through our Catalog Computers in the library!
Order on MEL? Review your MEL Account and renew items! Go to www.mel.org, click MyMel to log in. Or go to MyMel directly to check for due dates, renew your MEL materials, and see the status of your requests. Just select your library (Ransom District Library) from the drop down list and login with your name and library card number.
Need more information on ordering through MEL (interlibrary loan)? Go to our Library Cards page for more information.
Item Due Notices
Item Due Notices are emailed in advance of
material due dates. These notices are to help patrons remember to
return and/or renew their materials to avoid late fees. Ransom also emails overdue item notices. Add your email address to your
library account as well as any child's account to ensure you get these
notices.
Be sure to view all of Ransom District Library's events!
All events are listed on Ransom's calendar.
But for program details on Children's & Teen's events visit: Children's Page and Teen Page.
Local Historic Papers are now available electronically!
The electronic format, consisting of PDF files, is available on all patron computers. (Not available online.) The electronic papers are searchable (such a wonderful, time-saving feature!!) and can be printed. Currently, they include The Forwarder (1948-1949), The New Enterprise (1971), The Otsego Union (1970-2011), and The Plainwell Enterprise (1886-1974), The [Plainwell-Otsego] Union Enterprise (1974-2011).
Got a question about a library service? Visit Ransom's Library Service Page!
Find out about our copy/fax/san service, exam proctoring, computers, MEL, and more!
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If you registered your email with us and have not received an email, please check your "spam folder" and mark our email address as "not spam." Thank you!
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MDOT Construction
Detour to Ransom
Ransom Library will be open during the construction project!
During the Sherwood Avenue construction patrons cannot turn right at the light but can get to Ransom by following the detour to Roberts Street followed by Orchard Street to Sherwood Avenue.
West bound M-89 traffic can get to Ransom Library by going
south on 8th street and
then north on Riverview.
For more information about the project or for other possible "re-tour" routes to Ransom Library, please visit plainwell.org.
Compliments of the Goodwill Community Foundation
Friends of Ransom Library Upcoming Book Sales
Save money and help the library at the same time by shopping at one of these upcoming book sales:
Sat., July 20 from 10-3PM
All money made is used for future book purchases and special programs. Most books are $1 or less!
Can't make it to the Book Sale? Don't forget the Friends Book Sale Shelves!
Can't make it to the Book Sale? Don't forget the Friends Book Sale Shelves!
The Book Sale Shelves (behind the coffee counter) hold our best sale materials and are regularly restocked with the finest selection. These items are available for browsing and purchasing everyday during library hours!
DONATIONS NEEDED!
If you are cleaning house and have audiobooks, CD's, books or DVD's consider donating them to Ransom.
Don't forget: Donations are tax deductible, too!
Ransom will be closed:
Independence Day
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Christmas Eve
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Christmas
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
New Years Eve
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
New Years
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Troan Yearbooks
Ransom District Library is missing the following yearbooks and we would appreciate donations of the following years:
1957, 1961, 1969, 1979, 1993, 1995, 1997, 1998
ATTENTION PARENTS!
Parents: Add your email address to your child's account - get overdue notices sooner to help reduce fines! Just fill out the Contact Us Form with your name, your email, and child(ren)'s name.
Updated Information:
Free Electronics Recycling @ Ransom
Ransom has partnered with New Life Inc. Electronics Recycling to offer free recycling! We now accept: computers, monitors, printers, scanners, laptops/tablets, servers, televisions, still cameras, video cameras, MP3 Players, fax machines, phone systems, cable, radios, speakers, projectors, routers, modems, PDA's, video game consoles, external drives, dvd players, vhs players, cable receivers, satellite receivers, digital converter boxes, video game consoles, alarm clocks, cell phones and chargers, any type of batteries and more! No large appliances, please. A large variety of items are accepted, if you do not see your item on the list, please contact info@nlerinc.com. Please drop off items during regular library hours.
What about your personal data?
There is no need to worry about your personal data. All hard drives will be wiped according to the Illinois EPA guidelines with our data destruction program that meets Department of Defense Standards. - NLERINC
Questions about item loan periods, fines, and overdue items? Visit our Library Cards Page for more information!What title comes next in a series of books?
Find out with this valuable resource.
Database of: Kent District Library
Join our Friends of the Library! New Members are always welcome! Visit the Friend's Page for more info!
Reserving the Meeting Room
The Library has a meeting room available for reservation. The room is available to non-profit organizations only. There is no charge for meeting room use. Please check our calendar for dates and times that already have the Burchfield Room reserved. If you would like to reserve the room, please call the Library for further information or use our Meeting Room Reservation Form.
Summer Reading Brochure
Visit the Children's Page & Teen Page for Summer Reading Details!
Taste of the Arts
Back by popular demand for students entering 3rd thru 8th grades will return on Thursdays. The partnership of the Plainwell Arts Council and Ransom District Library will be joined by Design Street to give young artist the opportunity to “taste” various art mediums. Please see TOTA flier. We are still accepting forms past the due date - get yours turned in today!
Paper Quilling Class
Thursday, June 20 at 7 p.m.
Thursday, June 20 at 7 p.m.
Paper quilling is an exciting and stunning artwork of creating decorative and intricate designs from delicate thin strips of paper. Learn how to make a truly unique card in this free class. Registration required. There are 3 spots open for this class!
Saving Lee, Finding Grace: A Mother's Journey
Anne Marie Hamming Author Presentation
Thursday, July 18 at 7 p.m.
Anne Marie Hamming headed into motherhood with a fairly simple plan. Motherhood would be part of her life, but certainly not all of it. A divorce and a baby boy who didn't thrive weren't part of the plan. Follow her through the risky and gut-wrenching decision to leave a career for full-time motherhood with a child who kept getting sicker. After three years of mysterious symptoms, he was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune condition that only a bone marrow transplant could reverse.
Hamming is a mother, writer, life coach and former daily newspaper journalist who lives in Middleville, Michigan with her children, Katie and Lee. Saving Lee, Finding Grace is her first book. She is an active supporter of Be the Match, which supports the bone-marrow transplant process, and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Saving Lee, Finding Grace will be Ransom's July book discussion selection. Read the book; discuss it on July 9 at 7 p.m. and meet the author on July 18.
Registration is required for these FREE computer programs.
Surfing the Internet: Beginners
Wednesday, July 10 at 7 p.m.
We'll show you some of the tips and tricks to using Google and other search engines, and how you can feel safe and secure on the web. Come prepared with information you'd like to find online if time allows the class will conclude with an online scavenger hunt.
Craigslist: Buying & Selling:Thursday, July 25 at 7 p.m.
Don't want to have a garage sale? Summer is the perfect time to list stuff online for sale. Learn how Craigslist works and how to work with the various categories along with the do's and don'ts of online buying and selling using this site.
Pinterest :Wednesday, August 14 at 7 p.m.
Pinterest is a social media scrapbook that has quickly become a media phenomenon. It is said to be one of the fastest growing web services. Learn how to set up your own account and learn how to pin things! Participants must be comfortable with computer operations and internet basics.
Publisher 101 :Wednesday, September 18 at 7 p.m
Open templates and insert text boxes, photos, and objects. Practice using slide layouts, designs, views, transitions and understand printing options. Basic computer and mouse experience is required.
Park and Read
is now
Michigan Big Green Gym!
Free Passes Now Available for State, Recreation, and Local Parks
for a day of fun and fitness!
Michigan's state and local parks, and thousands of miles of trails are a great place to get Fresh Air Fit, and there are more than 1,500 free, fitness-focused events in state parks alone!
-Available for pickup during library hours.
-Valid for 1 day's use and must be used within 7 days from the date it was issued.
-Gives you the opportunity to visit one state park for one day, or access to a family-friendly attraction at a local park.
-Allows one vehicle to enter.
For a complete list of where you can use this pass, visit: www.mibiggreengym.org-Valid for 1 day's use and must be used within 7 days from the date it was issued.
-Gives you the opportunity to visit one state park for one day, or access to a family-friendly attraction at a local park.
-Allows one vehicle to enter.
Introducing Freegal Music!
Download FREE Popular MP3 Musicfrom your library website!
Popular Award Winning Artists!
Coming Soon: The complete addition of Sony Music Entertainment's music video collection!
Login today with your library card number and pin: ransomlibrary.freegalmusic.com
(Pin numbers are typically your library card number, so enter your library card number for both lines.)
(Pin numbers are typically your library card number, so enter your library card number for both lines.)
What is Freegal? - Freegal is a downloadable music service from your library. All you need is your library card number and, if your library requires it, a PIN. Freegal offers access to about 3 million songs, including Sony Music’s catalog of legendary artists. In total the collection is comprised of music from over 10,000 labels with music that originates in over 60 countries. There is no software to download, and there are no digital rights management (DRM) restrictions. Access to Freegal is limited to patrons of subscribing libraries.
Introducing Rocket Languages!
Rocket Language...
Your ticket to:
- Speaking with a perfect accent!
- Understanding when spoken to
- Cutting learning time up to 50%
- and having FUN while doing it!
Visit the Art in the Library!Ransom's art hosting schedule:
June: Dan Kieda
Be sure to visit regularly to view the art!
Books & Audiobooks - Log in and check out items today!Important Links for Getting Started:
SouthWest Michigan Digital Library Home Site - Bookmark this page!
QuickStart Guide - Guided Tour - Checkout Assistance
FAQ's & Troubleshooting - Supported Devices - Incompatible Devices
New Book Alerts display all new items!
Browse our new items below, click on an item to see more! *New items added WEEKLY!*
New Book Alerts is a free online service that showcases the newest titles purchased by your local library. You can select to receive alerts via email and/or RSS feeds. If you see a new title that you are interested in, just click "borrow" to place a hold on the item right away.
Click here to see the New Book Alerts!
*New items added to page WEEKLY!*
(Email Newsletters sent monthly.)