In anticipation of the United States Bicentennial in 1976, Albion resident Kathy Pewsey knitted the American flag that is on display through the month of July at the Albion District Library.

 Pewsey worked from a McCall’s Needlework and Crafts pattern but put her own creative touch on it by changing the material for the stars from felt to crochet, and it won a ribbon at the Calhoun County Fair in 1976.  The flag visited California and Texas when Pewsey traveled cross-country in her camper van; now it has a permanent home in her bedroom.

 The Library is looking for other fabric artists who would like to show their work.  The locked showcase measures approximately 67” x 55” and has a hanging rod. If your project is larger, perhaps it could be folded.  If you are interested in displaying a quilt or fabric art, please contact the Library. 

Thanks to the Joseph V. Wilcox Library Fund, the Albion District Library has been able to purchase many new items for the high school graduate—titles such as ASVAB: The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, How To Get Money For College, Letting Go, Colleges That Change Lives, How to Write a Winning Scholarship Essay, 21 ‘To Do’ Lists for High School, 97 Things To Do Before You Finish High School, and many more.  The College Access Network is devoted to ensuring that Albion Public School students will have the support they need to finish high school, get into college or trade school, and be successful. (Posted 5.24.11)

Earth Day Winner Announced at Albion District Library

Ronald Haywood was the lucky winner of the Sensation French Lilac bush at the Albion District Library.

Library patrons were invited to drop their name in a pot once a day from April 2 through April 21 in observance of Earth Day, April 22.  Haywood's name was drawn from among 446 entries.  This year marked the third time the Library has sponsored the drawing, and interest has increased each year, with many patrons hoping to win the special Earth Day plant.  (posted 4.27.11)

The Albion District Library is pleased to announce that Library patron Anna Hall is the lucky winner of a brand new Flip video camera.  Hall, who visits the Library at least twice a week, exclaimed “I’m very excited to win.  Now I have to learn how to use it!”

The Library encouraged cardholders to drop their names in a bowl each day during National Library Week, which ran from April 10-16.

If you are not a current cardholder, and live in the Library’s service area, it is easy to register for a card.  Bring your valid Michigan ID or driver’s license and sign up at the circulation desk. (Posted 4.21.11)