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Library offers Public Access Computers

Mancelona Library Director Linda Johnson announced the township library now has eight stations available to the public for internet access. The set-up provides a quiet, spacious area for patrons to work while using the computers. The library is open Tuesday through Friday. For Computer stations at Mancelona Township Library more information please call the library at 231-587-9451.

Library Receives Grant

Thursday, 03 March 2011 12:40 |

Mancelona Library Director Linda Johnson in the children's book section at the township library

Mancelona Township Library Director Linda Johnson was all smiles after learning a grant she applied for had been accepted and awarded. Last August, Johnson learned of the Robert Charles Reinhardt grant in which 20 libraries would be awarded up to $25,000 each, and set out to write her first grant.

"We had to provide data to demonstrate the community's support in our library and its services, and describe how the funds would be used," said Johnson. "Some of the shelving in the library is warped out of shape and needs to be replaced." Johnson then described the children's and youth reading areas and the administration's office area as somewhat crowded, and how that problem could be alleviated with better tables and chairs.

In December, she received a letter in the mail stating her grant request was approved, and a check for $24,800 was enclosed.

Johnson has already replaced tables and chairs (pictured) in the children's and youth reading areas, and has begun the process of selecting replacement shelving.

"This is a pretty big boost for our library," Johnson said. "Just with the few changes we've already made, it's more functional and less crowded."

Robert C. Reinhardt worked for Dow Chemical Company in Midland, Michigan for 30 years, working in the marketing and research department. He was interested in helping small rural libraries, and believed library resources should be available to everyone. Education and reading were important to Mr. Reinhardt. He died in 2008 at the age of 96.

About the Library

The Mancelona Township Library is located at 202 West State Street in downtown Mancelona, across from Mortensen Funeral Home. TownshipBldgSmall

CONTACT
Mancelona Township Library
202 West State Street
P. O. Box 499
Mancelona, MI 49659

Phone: 231-587-9451

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HOURS
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday - open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday - open 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday - 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Sunday, Monday - closed

Library Book Borrowing Policy

The following is the Mancelona Township Library's Borrowing Policy
Revised January, 2009: