Fruitport Library

New Library Basement Floor Installation

kidsplaceMarjorie Stonecypher’s boyfriend Chris and son Nick began the project a while ago and were asked to discontinue installation until we determined where the water puddles were coming from.

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Library basement floor work in progress

We have not had any puddles, even with all the rain so they began work on the project again. Marjorie has begun painting the walls and as you can see the floor is installed. Chris and Nick agreed to install the tiling in the kitchen also as we had plenty of tiling left over.

We are looking for a nice refrigerator to go where the filing cabinets are in the kitchen. Just in case one of our summer programs gets rained on, we can at least bring it to the basement now.

Am so thankful for Chris, Nick and Marjorie who are donating their time, tools and expertise. Thank you for all your hard work in taking this project on! The difference is amazing.

Rose Dillon, MiCPT, CPFA, MCAT
Fruitport Township Treasurer

Fruitport District Library Maintenance Worker Job Posting

Fruitport District Library Maintenance Personnel

Reports to: Fruitport District Library Board

General Summary: Oversees the general maintenance and upkeep of the Library facilities.

Competencies:
• Have a basic understanding of or able to learn plumbing and electrical practices and regulations.
• Have a basic knowledge of or be able to learn public safety techniques and procedures.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute routine maintenance.

Responsibilities:
• Maintain the grounds, including mowing grass, monitoring the sprinkler system, keeping flower beds, and laying seed such as fertilizer and lawn care products.
• Remove snow from driveway and Library walkways, and lay salt. (not on call 24/7)
• Make basic repairs and maintenance on the Library facility as needed, such as replacing light bulbs, replacing ceiling tiles, replacing duct filters, and replacing outlet covers.
• Communicate and coordinate repairs with outsourced contractors as needed, such as HVAC, cleaning, plumbing, and electrical contractors with board approval.
• Purchase repair and maintenance materials pending board approval with exceptions of emergency.
• Be on call for emergency repairs.

Job Requirements
• Ability to interact courteously and tactfully with the public.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, with other staff members.
• Ability to learn and follow Library policies and procedures.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic maintenance issues.
• Ability to work both independently and under supervision.
• Ability to bend, reach, crouch, work on ladders, and occasionally lift/carry up to 50 pounds.

Education and Experience
• Some maintenance experience preferred.

Additional Information
• Needs Independent Contractor Coverage
• On call position
• Hourly wage starts at $10/per hour. Minimum 1 hour wage paid if/when called to library.
• Letters of interest can be sent to Fruitport District Library, 47 Park St. P.O. Box K, Fruitport, MI 49415 or dropped off at the library.

Fruitport District Library Q & A – Why Do We Need a Library Millage?

Fruitport District Library
47 Park Street
Fruitport, MI 49415
231 366-6107

Q. Will approving this library millage increase my taxes?

A. No, Fruitport residents have been paying .75 mills for library services since 2006. The current millage began December 2016 and expires December 2018. The November 2018 millage proposal will ask for the same .75 mills (not new – not additional) from 2019-2028.

Q. What is the library millage for?

A. The millage will pay for the general operation of the Fruitport District Library, including materials, technology, staff, programs, and building and grounds maintenance. Also, more digital projects and literacy programs for adults and children. We have budgeted for a savings capital project for handicap accessibility.

History:
Fruitport Township residents were with the Muskegon Areas District Library from 2006-2016. We paid .75 mills annually for library operations. In 2015 we voted to separate from the MADL and begin establishing our own library. In May 2016 we voted to approve a “new” “additional” millage of .75 for the operation of the Fruitport library for three years beginning December 2016 through December 2018. On December 31, 2016 the agreement with the MADL ended and we began establishing a Fruitport Library . In January, February and March of 2017 we contracted with Spring Lake Library so our residents would continue to receive full services until the Fruitport Library was ready for operation. In April 2017 Fruitport Library opened with the funds from the .75 millage collected from winter taxes. We were able to purchase 13,600 books two years and newer as required in order to be a member of Lakeland Library.

Q. The library proposal says it’s a “new” “additional” millage? Can you explain this?

A. The ballot language is what the library attorney and the Library of Michigan legal counsel says we are required to have. The Library Board wanted to simply say library renewal, as we believe it is, but the library attorney states that in order to be legal, the language must say “new” and “additional”. It may be because of the separation from MADL.

Q. What happens to the library now that the millage failed?

A. Fruitport District Library Board has decide to put the proposal on the November 6, 2018 ballot for the residents to consider again. If it fails, there will be no funds for library operation and we will have to close it down.

Q. The current library .75 millage is for how long?

A. The current millage of .75 was a three year millage 2016 -2018 and expires this year. The “new” millage will be from 2019-2028 at the same .75 mills that we have always paid.

Q. What would we be paying for library services if we were still with the MADL?

A. The current MADL millage is 1.25 mills for ten (10) years.

Q. What good is the library?

A. We have issued 1567 library cards as of June 2018. In the summer of 2018 we scheduled 8 events during the Summer Reading Program.

Q. What services does the library provide?

A. The Board of Directors just approved the Hoopla Program.
*Inexpensive printing and faxing services
*Free access to public computers and Wi-Fi
*Access to over 26,000 individual items in-house
*Access to library books from libraries across the state of Michigan, including Spring Lake District Library and other Lakeland Library Cooperative libraries
*Ability to use your library card at any library in West Michigan
*Access to electronic books through the Overdrive Program
*Music & Movies with additional information through Hoopla (coming soon)
*SCOLA for different language learning and information
*Mel Cat
*Certified Library Director, Certified Children’s Librarian and Administrative Assistant Staff who provide courteous customer service
*Weekly children’s programming

Q. How much does the Library Board of Directors get paid?

A. In the past only the secretary and treasurer received compensation of $45/per monthly meeting. Since the formation of the Fruitport District Library, January 2017, no one on the Board has received compensation for their service.

Operating the Fruitport District Library

By Adam DeWitt

In August, electors voted against a “new” proposal funding the Fruitport District Library.  Supporters of the Library feel that the defeat was due to a misunderstanding of the proposal’s wording, which had to state that this levy is new, due to the fact the Library is, for the first time, on the ballot as “Fruitport District Library.”  This “new” millage continues where the current millage ends.  The current millage, expiring December 2018, levied .75 mills.  The November proposal will continue to levy .75 mills for the next ten years, until 2028.  With this money, the Library purchases new books and materials, provides staffing for reference, operation, and support, and maintains the facility.

Fruitport District Library is a vibrant part of the community.  The shelves are full of books, many published since 2015.  At last count, there are over 16,000 items with new books continuing to arrive.  In addition to books, there are DVD’s, books-on-CD, magazines, and book club kits.  Onsite library services also include free Wi-Fi, inexpensive printing and faxing services, and computer use for anything from playing online games to filling out job applications.  Electronic books and audiobooks are available with the Overdrive app; or you can read your favorite magazine with the RB Digital app.

The Library partners with other West Michigan and more distant in-state libraries.  You may have a book delivered to the Fruitport District Library from almost any library in Michigan.  The Michigan eLibrary Catalog (MeLCat) provides books and databases.  These databases provide information that help children with homework, adults with legal and consumer questions, and even automotive repair.

Fruitport District Library hosts a weekly children’s story time, which includes a craft or activity.  In addition, this year was the first official Summer Reading Program that offered participation for everyone.  Over 300 people participated.  We had seven programs, including the Outdoor Discovery Center from Holland brought “Animal Chorus” to Pomona Park.  Meyer Music also presented “Touch-a-Tuba”.  More programs are yet to come this Fall.

The Library staff include three members.  Beth Werking, a veteran children’s librarian, lives in Grand Haven.  Erica Huyser, the Library Assistant, lives in Fruitport.  Adam DeWitt, the Library Director, lives in Grant.

The lower level of the Library building is being refurbished with new flooring and a fresh coat of paint.  Our upper level is clean, organized, and mixes the traditional library of books and tables with modern internet technology.  The Library also purchases supplies needed on a day-to-day basis.

This is how the Fruitport District Library uses millage money.  New materials are purchased.  Membership fees are paid.  Programming is planned and executed.  Staff members are paid.  The Library building and daily operations are kept in working order.  Please come into the Fruitport District Library, and see your money at work.

Find more information about the Library’s millage proposal, the Library’s budget, and other information about the Fruitport District Library on our Facebook page (search: Fruitport District Library), on our website, at www.fruitportdistrictlibrary.org, or by calling us at (231) 366-6107.

Fruitport District Library Board November 6th Ballot Proposal

fdl-logoFruitport District
Library Board
November 6th
Ballot Proposal

 

Purpose
The Fruitport District Library Board would like to invite you to a meeting to discuss the millage proposal that will be on the November 6, 2018 ballot.

What: Library Meeting

When: Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Time: 5:30 p.m.

Where: Fruitport Township Hall

Learn about:
a) why we need a library
b) why the proposal must say “new” “additional” millage
when it is more like a renewal
c) learn about services the library provides

Refreshments will be served.

Fruitport District Library Q & A – Why Do We Need a Library Millage?

Fruitport District Library
47 Park Street
Fruitport, MI 49415
231 366-6107

Q. Will approving this library millage increase my taxes?
A. No, Fruitport residents have been paying .75 mills for library services since 2006. The current millage began December 2016 and expires December 2018. The November 2018 millage proposal will ask for the same .75 mills (not new – not additional) from 2019-2028.

Q. What is the library millage for?
A. The millage will pay for the general operation of the Fruitport District Library, including materials, technology, staff, programs, and building and grounds maintenance. Also, more digital projects and literacy programs for adults and children. We have budgeted for a savings capital project for handicap accessibility.
History:
Fruitport Township residents were with the Muskegon Areas District Library from 2006-2016. We paid .75 mills annually for library operations. In 2015 we voted to separate from the MADL and begin establishing our own library. In May 2016 we voted to approve a “new” “additional” millage of .75 for the operation of the Fruitport library for three years beginning December 2016 through December 2018. On December 31, 2016 the agreement with the MADL ended and we began establishing a Fruitport Library . In January, February and March of 2017 we contracted with Spring Lake Library so our residents would continue to receive full services until the Fruitport Library was ready for operation. In April 2017 Fruitport Library opened with the funds from the .75 millage collected from winter taxes. We were able to purchase 13,600 books two years and newer as required in order to be a member of Lakeland Library.

Q. The library proposal says it’s a “new” “additional” millage? Can you explain this?
A. The ballot language is what the library attorney and the Library of Michigan legal counsel says we are required to have. The Library Board wanted to simply say library renewal, as we believe it is, but the library attorney states that in order to be legal, the language must say “new” and “additional”. It may be because of the separation from MADL.

Q. What happens to the library now that the millage failed?
A. Fruitport District Library Board has decide to put the proposal on the November 6, 2018 ballot for the residents to consider again. If it fails there will be no funds for library operation and we will have to close it down.

Q. The current library .75 millage is for how long?
A. The current millage of .75 was a three year millage 2016 -2018 and expires this year. The “new” millage will be from 2019-2028 at the same .75 mills that we have always paid.

Q. What would we be paying for library services if we were still with the MADL?
A. The current MADL millage is 1.25 mills for ten (10) years.

Q. What good is the library?
A. We have issued 1567 library cards as of June 2018. In the summer of 2018 we scheduled 8 events during the Summer Reading Program.

Q. What services does the library provide?
A. The Board of Directors just approved the Hoopla Program.
* Inexpensive printing and faxing services
* Free access to public computers and Wi-Fi
* Access to over 26,000 individual items in-house
* Access to library books from libraries across the state of Michigan, including Spring Lake District Library and other Lakeland Library Cooperative libraries
* Ability to use your library card at any library in West Michigan
* Access to electronic books through the Overdrive Program
* Music & Movies with additional information through Hoopla
* OSCODA for different language learning and information
* Mel Cat
* Certified Library Director, Certified Children’s Librarian and Administrative Assistant Staff who provide courteous customer service
* Weekly children’s programming

Q. How much does the Library Board of Directors get paid?
A. In the past only the secretary and treasurer received compensation of $45/per monthly meeting. Since the formation of the Fruitport District Library, January 2017, no one on the Board has received compensation for their service.

Sincerely,
Library Board Volunteer Director Rose Dillon

The Little Library That Could

The Fruitport District Library is Growing up!!
By Bethany Nettleton, Director of the Fruitport District Library

The Fruitport District Library is growing up! For those of you who have not heard, we separated from the Muskegon Area District Libraries (MADL) on December 31, 2016. The Fruitport District library (FDL) opened its doors again on January 3, 2017.   The Little Library that Could began the uphill journey towards becoming a full fledged library with bare shelves.

In the first part of January, the library was accepted into the Lakeland Library Cooperative (LLC). We also joined the LLC shared ILS (catalog) on February 9, 2017. Next, we linked 6800 books 2015 or newer. After linking those 6800 new books, we went “live”, and were able to start issuing library cards on April 10, 2017. Lastly, we had our Grand Opening on May 20, 2017.

So what do we know now and where are we in the process?

• In the middle of June 2017, we hired Beth Werking as our Children’s Librarian for 10 hours a week, and Ken VerHulst as our Young Adult Librarian for 20 hours a week.
• 1175 library cards have been issued since April 10, 2017
• In July 2017, Lot’s of Carpet on Airline road offered the library brand new carpet for our lower level
• Also in July, the Cedar Springs Public Library gave us beautiful new shelving, printers, and a circulation desk for our lower level.
• We are excited to get approval from the board to start putting the new carpet and shelving in, decorating the space, and moving the children’s and young adult books to the lower level.
• The Howard Miller Public Library in Zeeland donated their old signage to the library
• Our Children’s Librarian, Ms. Beth, donated a cute barn that is the backdrop for our weekly Tuesday at 11:00am StoryTimes.
• Four computers have been donated by the MISD and they are donating more for our lower level
• A copier/fax/scanner/printer is available for patron use
• We have linked 8795, 2015 and newer books and 10,501 total books to the shared ILS
• We now have MELCAT as of September 4, 2017. MELCAT allows our patrons to order books from libraries all over Michigan
• Our summer reading program was small but a success
• We had many programs in the midst of all that linking too, below are a sampling:

• Painting in the Park
• Party in Pomona Park
• Dynamite Magic
• Jeff Veley a bullying expert
• James Pancy on Depression
• The Great Eclipse Party
• Child safety expert Julie Sanderson
• Author Jennifer VanderKlipp twice
• Kana Music
• Fun Halloween StoryTime with Ms. Beth

• Overdrive (online books) and Zinio (online magazines)
• We have an active Facebook page “Fruitport District Library”
• We are on Twitter, SnapChat, and Instagram
• A new roof has been installed
• The village DPW is now caring for our library grounds
• We have upcoming programs in November and weekly programs:

• StoryTime every Tuesday at 11:00 am
• College Career Autism Support – Mondays 1-4
• Autism Spectrum Disorder Parental Support Group Wednesdays at 3-4 and the First Monday of the month 6-7.
• Veterans Day Program honoring our local soldiers. November 10, 2017 at 1-2. Our speaker is Mike Verhoulst from the TriCities Historical Museum
• JFK: The Magic Bullet, the Umbrella Man, and the Grassy Knoll a community lecture by James Pancy

We have already purchased, 9500, 2015 and newer books. We are working on purchasing the last 4098 brand new 2015 or newer books that are needed to remain part of the Lakeland Library Cooperative. After these books are processed, we need to link those 4098 new books.by the end of February 2018. The total books linked will be 13,598. Please bear with us as this is a huge undertaking.   Presently, we have over 16,000 new and a few older books on our shelves.

Also, We would like to thank the community for your generosity. Amazingly, we have received well over 10,500 donated books, audiobooks, music, and movies. We are still looking for books 2015 or newer, also audio books and dvds.

The Little Library that Could is growing up, come check us out soon!

Library Update – March 31, 2017

Fruitport District Library (FDL) will not be able to issue cards until Monday, April 10, 2017. Lakeland Library ILS staff will be at a conference the first week in April so plans have been set back a week from what was originally planned. Our Fruitport residents will experience the inconvenience of limited library services for a short period of time. If you have a Spring Lake Library Card, it will not be accepted by any other libraries. Books, DVD’s and other materials may be checked out currently at Fruitport Library, but services through Lakeland Library Coo­perative will not be available until April 10, 2017. We apologize for the short delay for full services, but Fruitport residents can continue to visit the local library and check out materials without a card until Monday, April 10, 2017 when FDL cards will be available.

We still plan a soft opening in April with the grand opening in May 2017, perhaps around the time of the Fruitport Old Fashioned Days Carnival.

Library Director, Bethany Nettleton-Seeley has been working nonstop and is on the last leg to get the remaining books into the Lakeland Library ILS system. We plan to “go live” with Lakeland Library Cooperative and begin issuing Library cards, as stated above, by April 10, 2017.

A new roof has been installed on the library. Crockery Township had some book shelves that we have purchased for a reasonable amount. White Lake Library has donated some articles. Children’s programs are being offered. Computers are available for patron use and books can be borrowed on your honor system. If you are in the area, please visit the Library in Pomona Park, Village of Fruitport to meet our new library Director Bethany and check out current library events.

Muskegon County patrons that are qualified Blind and Physically Handicapped and meet the state requirements can utilize the subregional library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped located at the MADL Administration Building, 4845 Airline Road, as this service receives funding from the State. Those who qualify can pick up their books/media at this address or have them mailed to their homes.

The support of our Fruitport community is unbelievable. There are not enough words to express our thanks for those who have donated such wonderful books, magazines, DVD, CD and other materials. Also, thanks to those who continue to stop by the library and help Bethany on a regular basis. Thanks to all who participated in the logo contest. The winner has been chosen and will receive $25.00. Bethany is working to get our new outside Fruitport District Library sign completed by Compass Designs, a local business.

We thank the Spring Lake District Library Board of Directors and their Library Director, Claire Sheridan for helping to service our library patrons through January, February and March.

Please join us for the monthly District Library meetings at the Fruitport Township Hall the third Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. where we welcome your ideas and input. We are looking for volunteers to serve on a facility committee that will do research on our library building needs and recommend how we meet handicap accessibility, parking needs and increase space into the future.

You can visit our website at FruitportDistrictLibrary.org, visit our Fruitport District Library Facebook page or call the library at 231 366-6107.

Thank you to all who have been patient with us as we begin to build up our very own Fruitport District Library.

Library Update – March 21, 2017

It is the goal of the Fruitport District Library Board of Directors to have a soft library opening April 1, 2017 with plans for a grand opening in May 2017, perhaps around the time of the Fruitport Old Fashioned Days Carnival.

Bethany is still working with Lakeland Library Cooperative to get our 6,700 books into the ILS system. Once they are entered we will be able to “go live” with the Lakeland Cooperative. The Fruitport District Library cards have been ordered as our project plan has us ready to go live April 1st. We are hopeful that our Fruitport Library residents will be patient with us in case it does take a few additional days.

Many good things are happening for the library right now. We are having a new roof installed on the library. Crockery Township had some book shelves that we have purchased for a reasonable amount. Children’s programs are being offered. Computers are available for patron use and books can be borrowed on your honor system. If you are in the area, please visit the Library in Pomona Park, Village of Fruitport to meet our new library Director, Bethany Nettleton-Seeley and check out current library events.

Muskegon County patrons that are qualified Blind and Physically Handicapped and meet the state requirements can utilize the subregional library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped located at the MADL Administration Building, 4845 Airline Road, as this service receives funding from the State. Those who qualify can pick up their books/media at this address or have them mailed to their homes.

The support of our Fruitport community is unbelievable. There are not enough words to express our thanks for those who have donated such wonderful books, magazines, DVD, CD and other materials. Also, thanks to those who continue to stop by the library and help Bethany on a regular basis. Thanks to all who participated in the logo contest. The winner has been chosen and will receive $25.00. Bethany is working to get our new outside Fruitport District Library sign completed by Compass Designs.

We thank the Spring Lake District Library Board of Directors and their Library Director, Claire Sheridan for helping to service our library patrons through January, February and March.

Please join us for the monthly District Library meetings at the Fruitport Township Hall the third Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. where we welcome your ideas and input. We are looking for volunteers to serve on a facility committee that will do research on our library building needs and recommend how we meet handicap accessibility, parking needs and increase space into the future.

You can visit our website at FruitportDistrictLibrary.org, visit our Fruitport District Library Facebook page or call the library at 231 366-6107.

Library Update – March 4, 2017

It is the goal of the Fruitport District Library Board of Directors to have a soft library opening April 1, 2017 with plans for a grand opening in May 2017, perhaps around the time of the Fruitport Old Fashioned Days Carnival.

It is a very slow process waiting to get the program and training required by the Lakeland Library ILS. Library services through Spring Lake District Library will end March 31, 2017. Our project plan has us ready to go live April 1st. Though we are working very diligently to get all the books entered into the system there are concerns that they might not all be in by April 1st. We are hopeful that our Fruitport Library residents will be patient with us in case it does take another week or two.

We are asking that our residents plan ahead for this time when ILS services may not be available and your current Spring Lake library card will no longer provide you library services. As we know this will be an inconvenience, please make additional preparations for your library needs in case we aren’t live at our target date. The library will continue to be open 9-3 p.m. and computer services will be available. There may be opportunity to take books that have been donated to the library out on loan, but not new books until we are able to go live, which means all books/media, etc are entered into the ILS program. At the time we “go live” with the Lakeland ILS we will begin issuing Fruitport District Library Cards.

If you are in the area, you may want to visit the Library in Pomona Park, Village of Fruitport to meet our new library Director, Bethany Nettleton and check out current events that are held at the library.

Muskegon County patrons that are qualified Blind and Physically Handicapped and meet the state requirements can utilize the subregional library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped located at the MADL Administration Building, 4845 Airline Road, as this service receives funding from the State. Those who qualify can pick up their books/media at this address or have them mailed to their homes.

The support of our Fruitport community is unbelievable. There are not enough words to express our thanks for those who have donated such wonderful books, magazines, DVD, CD and other materials. Also, thanks to those who continue to stop by the library and help Bethany on a regular basis. Thanks to all who participated in the logo contest. A winner has been chosen and Bethany is working to get our new library cards processed with the new logo as well as on our new outside sign.

We thank the Spring Lake District Library Board of Directors and their Library Director, Claire Sheridan for helping to service our library patrons through January, February and March.
Please join us for the monthly District Library meetings at the Fruitport Township Hall the third Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. where we welcome your ideas and input. We are looking for volunteers to serve on a facility committee that will do research on our library building needs and recommend how we meet handicap accessibility, parking needs and increase space into the future.

You can visit our website at FruitportDistrictLibrary.org, visit our Fruitport District Library Facebook page or call the library at 231 366-6107.

Yoga Classes

Please join us for yoga classes at the Fruitport District Library every Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m.

The cost is $7.00 per session. If you bring a first time friend the cost for each is $5.00 for that session.

Please watch for postings at the library and on the Fruitport District Library’s Facebook page.

Jo Johnson, Yoga Instructor

Fruitport Library Update – February 2017

Fruitport District Library Board of Directors has been working to meet two more goals before we can become a “full service” library. The first goal was to be approved membership by the Lakeland Library Cooperative. In January 2017 we sent a resolution to their board asking to be approved. It was granted unanimously.

The second goal was to be approved membership to the Lakeland Library ILS. This would give us the large circulation of books our residents have grown accustomed to. In order to be a member of the Lakeland ILS we would need to be approved by the ILS Council and meet the criteria of purchasing 13,598 books that are two years and newer.

Today, February 9, 2017 is truly a “HAPPY DAY” as the Lakeland ILS Council not only approved our membership, but also granted us a waiver. The waiver allows us to purchase ½ of the books now and ½ before the end of February 2018. This gives us time to get all the books in the system and relieves the financial burden to our budget.

We thank the Spring Lake District Library Board of Directors and their Library Director, Claire Sheridan for helping us through January, February and March. They have informed us that over 300 Fruitport residents have signed up for a Spring Lake Library Card. They report that Fruitport residents have been very courteous and it has been their pleasure to serve us.

It is the goal of the Fruitport District Library Board of Directors to have a soft library opening April 1, 2017 with plans for a grand opening in May 2017.

If you are in the area, you may want to visit the Library in Pomona Park, Village of Fruitport to meet our new library Director, Bethany Nettleton. There is currently a yoga class every Thursday evening at 7 p.m. and a music event. Can you suggest more ways to use the library for community purposes?

Muskegon County patrons that are qualified Blind and Physically Handicapped and meet the state requirements can utilize the subregional library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped located at the MADL Administration Building, 4845 Airline Road, as this service receives funding from the State. Those who qualify can pick up their books/media at this address or have them mailed to their homes.

The journey to form a community library that will meet the needs of those paying the library tax will be ongoing. We are thankful for the unbelievable support during this District Library establishment period. Many items, including books, computers and time have been donated to help with the opening process. A big thank you to those who are volunteering at the library and for all your donations.

Please join us for the monthly District Library meetings at the Fruitport Township Hall the third Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. where we welcome your ideas and input.

 

Fruitport District Library Board of Trustees

Thank You to Fruitport Volunteers!

A big shout out to thank those library lovers who volunteered to help us clean the library:

Ron Becklin
Linda Corinti
Rebecca Morrow and two hard working, sweet daughters
Chuck Koon
Andrea Anderson
Chris Anderson
Paxton Anderson
Baby Girl Anderson
Lela Miller
Bethany Nettleton

If I have forgotten anyone, please let me know  🙂

Rose Dillon, CPFA, MiCPT, MCAT
Fruitport Township Treasurer

Fruitport Library Update

November 2016 

On November 19, 2016 the MADL will no longer staff the Fruitport Library. We will continue to see the inventory decrease at the Fruitport Library until that date.

Your MADL library card will expire December 31st. Until then your library card will be good to use at any MADL member libraries including the ability to place books on hold as is your current practice. All books on hold will go to the Norton Shores Branch Library from November 19th until December 31, 2016.

Fruitport is working to join the Lakeland Library Cooperative giving us the circulation of books our residents currently have. Once our library is an approved member of Lakeland Library our residents will be able to share services with any library that has a membership with Lakeland Library Cooperative.

The Fruitport Library will need to hire new staff and are in the process of interviewing for a Library Director at this time.

Fruitport Library will experience start up pains, but the plan is to continue all programs in the same manner our residents now experience.

We are working with Spring Lake District Library to ensure our residents have library service should the Fruitport Library be unable to open January 1, 2017. Once we have contracted with Spring Lake Library, temporary library cards will be issued at no cost to Fruitport residents. This will be temporary plan of service until we can open the Fruitport Library doors and issue Fruitport Library cards.

The Fruitport Library drop box will not be accepting return books as of November 19th. Books should be returned to other MADL member libraries.

Contact the Library Committee for additional information:

Rose Dillon
231 865-3151
rdillon@fruitporttownship.com 

Donna Pope
231 366-6030
d.irlenepope25@gmail

Fruitport Township Residents – Library Information

On November 19, 2016 the MADL will no longer staff the Fruitport Library. We will continue to see the inventory decrease at the Fruitport Library until that date.

Your current yellow MADL library card will be good to use at any MADL member libraries until December 31, 2016.

Your MADL card will be good until December 31, 2016.

Fruitport will join the Lakeland Library Cooperative giving us the circulation of books our residents currently have. Our residents will be able to use any library that has a membership with Lakeland Library Cooperative.

Until December 31st you can still continue to place books on hold as is your current practice using your MADL card. After that date you can continue to do that with your new library card.

The Fruitport Library will need to hire new staff.

The Fruitport Library plans to continue programs in the same manner our residents now experience them.

We are working with Spring Lake District Library to ensure our residents have library service should the Fruitport Library be unable to open January 1, 2017.

All books on hold will go to the Norton Shores Branch Library from November 19th until December 31, 2016.

The Fruitport Library drop box will not be accepting return books as of November 19th. Books should be returned to other MADL member libraries.

Contact the Library Committee for additional information:
Rose Dillon
231 865-3151
rdillon@fruitporttownship.com

Donna Pope
231 366-6030
d.irlenepope25@gmail

Fruitport Library Replacement Millage – May 3rd

Funding for our Fruitport Library

Last fall our community voted to withdraw from the Muskegon Area
District Library (MADL). That tax millage has now expired.
The millage proposal on the upcoming May 3 ballot is NOT an increase.
The .75 mills you have been paying for the past 10 years will go to operate
our own library rather than the MADL.
It’s listed on the May 3rd ballot as a new millage, but actually replaces
the millage we were paying to MADL.
This funding is needed to keep our Fruitport Library open under our own
management as was explained before our vote to withdraw.
Let us know what services are important to you. Keep in mind during this transition
process that the benefits of creating and running our own library will be worth it.
Like us on Facebook: Fruitport District Library

See page 1 of flyer here.

Questions & Answers About the Library

Q. Will we still have the large selection of books available?
A. All local libraries, including the MADL, Spring Lake & White Lake libraries have a
membership with the Lakeland Library Cooperative, which helps make available the large circulation of books. We will join the Cooperative so we can still access those books/materials.
Q. Where will the Fruitport library be located and when will it be opened?
A. We own the current building by Pomona Park and will continue to use it. We become independent January 1, 2017. We will work hard to be open by that date. If we are not ready to open by that date, we will be able to contract with Spring Lake for a short period until we have our own library up and running.
Q. Will I need a new library card?
A. Yes. All Fruitport library patrons will be issued new library cards.
Q. Will there still be computers for our use? Will we have children’s
programs?
A. Yes. It is very important that computers are available. We will continue the children’s programs and, eventually, hope to enhance them.

See page 2 of flyer here.

Citizens to Keep Library Money in Fruitport

Citizens to Keep Library Money in Fruitport

Citizens to Keep Library Money in Fruitport Committee
Agenda
April 20, 2016
Fruitport Township Hall 5:30 p.m.
5865 Airline Road
Fruitport, MI 49415

Goal: How to inform Fruitport residents regarding the May 3rd Library millage?

I. Post cards
a. Mail to registered voter households – give volunteers 20 cards to mail to friends, family & neighbors
a.i. there are 20 stamps in one book.
a.ii. postage went down last Monday to .47 per stamp.
b. Mail to absent tee voters when their ballots are mailed – we are current with these mailings
c.

II. Media – how to reach the most amount of voters in the least expense manner?
a. We are working to have Muskegon Chronicle and/or MLive post an article
b. John Coon will ask Stillwater Springs if he can place an article in their monthly newsletter

III. Information Pamphlet/Cards distributed throughout community

IV. Signs/Banners
A. We are using signs from the November election
B. We are using banners from the November election

Citizens to Keep Library Money in Fruitport Committee