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# Putnam District Library

Honoring the Past, Serving Today, Preparing for Tomorrow

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://www.putnamlib.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.putnamlib.org/) - Discover Putnam District Library in Nashville Michigan. We offer books, digital resources, events, and services for all ages in a welcoming community space.
- [Giving to the Library](https://www.putnamlib.org/giving-to-the-library/) - Putnam District Library is grateful for your contributions. Click here to read information about donating materials to the library. Read our gift policy here.
- [Employment](https://www.putnamlib.org/get-involved/employment/) - Click for full or part time employment opportunities at Putnam District Library, an Equal Opportunity Employer. Click for Michigan Works & other Michigan jobs.
- [Freedom of Information Act Requests](https://www.putnamlib.org/freedom-of-information-act-requests/) - The Putnam District Library is committed to complying with requests for Library records in accordance with the provisions of the Michigan FOIA. Read more here.
- [Find Books and More](https://www.putnamlib.org/find-books-and-more/) - Click here to search the Putnam District Library catalog for books, DVDs, audio books and e-books or to order from other libraries through the Michigan eLibrary
- [Ebooks and Audio Books](https://www.putnamlib.org/ebooks-and-audio-books/) - Ebooks and audiobooks are available through our Libby App and may be downloaded to your device. Call the library at 517.852.9723. Visit the Michigan eLibrary.
- [Contact Us](https://www.putnamlib.org/contact-us/) - Contact the Putnam District Library at 327 N Main St., PO Box 920 Nashville, MI 49073 by phone at 517.852.9723 or fax at 517.852.9723 or send us a message here.
- [Collection Policy](https://www.putnamlib.org/collection-policy/) - Purpose of a Collection Development Policy: guide librarians & inform the public about principles on which decisions are made regarding the library collections.
- [Circulation Rules](https://www.putnamlib.org/circulation-rules/) - Putnam District Library loans materials free of charge to members in good standing. 50 item limit. Most items circulate for 2 weeks with automatic renewal.
- [Policies and Procedures](https://www.putnamlib.org/about/policies-and-procedures/) - Click for Putnam District Library Policies and Procedures: Library Materials & Services, Computer Use, Cards, Donations, Public Relations, FOIA requests, more.
- [Library Staff](https://www.putnamlib.org/about/library-staff/) - The Putnam District Library Staff are here to serve community members by offering an inclusive and welcoming environment. Click here send a message to staff.
- [Library Board](https://www.putnamlib.org/about/library-board-of-trustees/) - The Putnam District Library Board, composed of officers and trustees, meets regularly on the 3rd Tuesday of the month to establish & maintain the public library
- [About](https://www.putnamlib.org/about/) - Putnam District Library encourages learning & curiosity by providing reading materials, audio books, music & movie streaming, technology services, and programs.
- [Virtual Vacations](https://www.putnamlib.org/virtual-vacations/) - Road Trip from Home: Virtual Field Trips through the library including National Parks, Museums, Historical Places, Gardens, Zoos, and more. Click for options.
- [Virtual Events](https://www.putnamlib.org/virtual-events/) - The Putnam District Library provides quality, free, online programming for all Michiganders including virtual classes and virtual vacations. Click to access.
- [Library History](https://www.putnamlib.org/library-history/) - Charles Putnam built the structure that houses the Putnam District Library in 1884-1885 and deeded the house and property to the Village of Nashville. Read more
- [Resources](https://www.putnamlib.org/resources/) - Click here to learn about or use Putnam District Library Resources: Yearbooks, Genealogy Sources, Berrien County Register of Deeds Land Database, MeL eResources
- [Virtual Classes](https://www.putnamlib.org/virtual-classes/) - Get SetUp is a pioneering social platform where seniors take virtual classes about a variety of topics through a live, interactive peer-to-peer teaching model.
- [Tax Forms and Legal Help](https://www.putnamlib.org/tax-forms-and-legal-help/) - Click here to access Michigan Legal Help for people who are facing legal problems without a lawyer, State of Michigan Tax Forms, and Federal Tax Forms.
- [Useful Resources](https://www.putnamlib.org/resources/useful-resources/) - Click here for useful resources including tax forms, Pure Michigan Talent Connect, Michigan and Federal Government Resources, Health Care & Learning Resources.
- [Nashville Michigan Historical Society](https://www.putnamlib.org/resources/nashville-michigan-historical-society/) - The Nashville Michigan Historical Society's mission is to create awareness, educate, and preserve family histories and artifacts within the Nashville area.
- [eBooks](https://www.putnamlib.org/resources/ebooks/) - The Michigan eLibrary provides free access to online books and other research information. Libby provides access to the library's digital collection of ebooks.
- [Research](https://www.putnamlib.org/research/) - Putnam District Library can help you with your research. Ancestry is available for in-library use only. Click for Consumer Reports and Michigan Activity Pass.
- [Request for Proposals](https://www.putnamlib.org/request-for-proposals/) - Click here to view Active Proposals for the Putnam District Library. If there are no active proposals listed, check back again at a later date for proposals.
- [Reading](https://www.putnamlib.org/reading/) - Track your reading, read reviews, find good books using reading tools through the Putnam District Library: NoveList K-8 Plus and NoveList Plus, Good Reads.
- [Putnam Resources](https://www.putnamlib.org/putnam-resources/) - Click here for Putnam District Library Resources including Learning Tools, Printing, Tax Forms & Legal Help, Reading, Local History, Research, and Yearbooks.
- [Public Relations](https://www.putnamlib.org/public-relations/) - Patron Code of Conduct is intended to encourage behavior supporting the library’s mission to provide the best possible resources in a warm welcoming environment
- [Printing](https://www.putnamlib.org/printing/) - Putnam District Library offers printing, scanning, faxing, laminating, and other office services as available. Click here for prices and how to print a document
- [Nashville Historical Society](https://www.putnamlib.org/nashville-historical-society/) - The mission of the Nashville Michigan Historical Society is to create awareness, educate, and preserve family histories and artifacts within the Nashville area.
- [Meet the Putnams](https://www.putnamlib.org/meet-the-putnams/) - Charles Putnam built the present structure housing the Putnam District Library in 1884-1885. Agnes Putnam was Nashville’s first school teacher. Read more here.
- [Local History](https://www.putnamlib.org/local-history/) - The library offers access to its Local History Room each month featuring old photos, maps, documents, and more about the Village of Nashville & surrounding area
- [Library Materials and Services](https://www.putnamlib.org/library-materials-and-services/) - Putnam District Library: library books, audio CDs, other print materials, DVDs, Digital Materials. Click here for loan periods, fines, other service information
- [Library Programs](https://www.putnamlib.org/library-programs/) - Putnam District Library in Nashville Michigan: books, digital resources, events, and services in a welcoming community space. Click to view library programs.
- [Calendar & Programs](https://www.putnamlib.org/calendar-programs/) - Click to view the library calendar for adult and children's programming and special events. All library programs are free. Pre-registration not always required.
- [Library Card Information](https://www.putnamlib.org/library-card-information/) - Types of Putnam District Library cards and policies: resident, non-resident, and student library cards, library card applications, procedures, and lost cards.
- [Learning Tools](https://www.putnamlib.org/learning-tools/) - Click here for online resources available through Putnam District Library: Learning Resources, Do It Yourself, Student Aid, Health Care & Employment Resources.
- [Internet Safety and Computer Use Policies](https://www.putnamlib.org/internet-safety-and-computer-use-policies/) - Click here to read computer use policies, review types of internet users, laws regarding minors, rules of use, violation policies. Learn about internet safety.
- [How to Get a Library Card](https://www.putnamlib.org/how-to-get-a-library-card/) - Putnam District Library loans materials to members who live or own a business in the Putnam District Library, Nashville, MI. Click for how to get a library card
- [Events](https://www.putnamlib.org/events/) - Click here to view library programs for children, teen, and adults. Sewing Help, Knitting/Needlework Circle, Reading Competition, Little's Storytime, more.
- [Recommendations](https://www.putnamlib.org/recommendations/) - Need recommendations for what to read next? Sign up here. Click here to be the first to get titles from your favorite authors & series or to get our newsletter.
- [Yearbook](https://www.putnamlib.org/yearbook/)
- [test](https://www.putnamlib.org/test/) - Test One Go to YouTube
- [Services](https://www.putnamlib.org/services/) - Putnam District Library provides a wide variety of services: Curbside Pickup, Notary, Community Room, Tax Forms, Computers & Technology, more. View details.
- [Teens](https://www.putnamlib.org/events/teens/) - Click here for our regular Teen programs including the Teen Comic Club and Summer Reading. Visit our Events Calendar to see a full list of upcoming programs.
- [Kid's & Early Literacy](https://www.putnamlib.org/events/kids-early-literacy/) - Click here to view the Kids & Early Literacy Programs at the Putnam District Library: Summer Reading, Story Time and Brick by Brick.
- [Book Groups](https://www.putnamlib.org/events/adults/book-groups/) - Connect, learn, grow with a book group at the Putnam District Library. Each month’s selection is available for check out about a month before the discussion
- [Adults](https://www.putnamlib.org/events/adults/) - Click here for a variety of adult programs scheduled at the Putnam District Library. Book Groups, Sticks N Stacks, Hometown Trivia. Connect at the library.
- [Get Involved](https://www.putnamlib.org/get-involved/) - Click here to sign up to get regular updates from Putnam District Library and read our most recent newsletters. Access past and current newsletters here.

## Digital Materials

- [Kitchen](https://www.putnamlib.org/digital-material/kitchen/) - This is some temporary placeholder content.
- [Libby (Overdrive)](https://www.putnamlib.org/digital-material/libby/) - Download ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines directly to your electronic device using the Libby app or from your web browser. All you need is your library card!
- [Michigan Activity Pass](https://www.putnamlib.org/digital-material/michigan-activity-pass/) - Discover and explore participating cultural destinations, parks, campgrounds and recreation areas in the state at a discounted rate.
- [My Heritage Library Edition™](https://www.putnamlib.org/digital-material/my-heritage-library-edition/) - MyHeritage Library Edition - Family history resource including more than 6 billion historical records from the United States, Europe, Latin America, and other regions. Includes the full USA federal census (1790-1940); census of England and Wales (1841-1901); U.S. World War II Army Enlistment as well as records of Union and Confederate Civil War soldiers.
- [Michigan Electronic Library (MeL)](https://www.putnamlib.org/digital-material/michigan-electronic-library-mel/) - The Michigan eLibrary (MeL) is a free resource that provides Michigan residents with access to online articles, books, images, and other materials and research information at any time via the Internet.

## Documents

- [April 2025](https://www.putnamlib.org/document/april-2025/)
- [March 2025](https://www.putnamlib.org/document/march-2025/)
- [February 2025](https://www.putnamlib.org/document/february-2025/)
- [April 2025](https://www.putnamlib.org/document/april-2025-minutes/)
- [March 2025](https://www.putnamlib.org/document/march-2025-2/)
- [February 2025](https://www.putnamlib.org/document/february-2025-2/)
- [January 2025](https://www.putnamlib.org/document/january-2025-2/)
- [January 2025](https://www.putnamlib.org/document/january-2025/)
- [Employment Application](https://www.putnamlib.org/document/employment-application/)

## FAQ's

- [Test Faq](https://www.putnamlib.org/faq/test-faq-2/) - This is just placeholder text. Don’t be alarmed, this is just here to fill up space since your finalized copy isn’t ready yet. Once we have your content finalized, we’ll replace this placeholder text with your real content. Sometimes it’s nice to put in text just to get an idea of how text will fill
- [Test Faq](https://www.putnamlib.org/faq/test-faq-3/) - This is just placeholder text. Don’t be alarmed, this is just here to fill up space since your finalized copy isn’t ready yet. Once we have your content finalized, we’ll replace this placeholder text with your real content. Sometimes it’s nice to put in text just to get an idea of how text will fill
- [Test Faq](https://www.putnamlib.org/faq/test-faq/) - This is just placeholder text. Don’t be alarmed, this is just here to fill up space since your finalized copy isn’t ready yet. Once we have your content finalized, we’ll replace this placeholder text with your real content. Sometimes it’s nice to put in text just to get an idea of how text will fill
- [Test Faq](https://www.putnamlib.org/faq/test-faq-4/) - This is just placeholder text. Don’t be alarmed, this is just here to fill up space since your finalized copy isn’t ready yet. Once we have your content finalized, we’ll replace this placeholder text with your real content. Sometimes it’s nice to put in text just to get an idea of how text will fill

## News Slides

- [Summer Reading Winners](https://www.putnamlib.org/news-slide/summer-reading-winners/)
- [Beginner Machine Sewing](https://www.putnamlib.org/news-slide/beginner-machine-sewing/)
- [Teen Dungeons and Dragons](https://www.putnamlib.org/news-slide/teen-dungeons-and-dragons/)

## Programs

- [Summer Reading Program 7th-12th](https://www.putnamlib.org/program/summer-reading-program-7th-12th/)
- [Summer Reading Program K-6th](https://www.putnamlib.org/program/summer-reading-program-k-6th/)
- [Summer Reading Program Ages 0-5](https://www.putnamlib.org/program/summer-reading-program-ages-0-5/)
- [Summer Reading Program](https://www.putnamlib.org/program/summer-reading-program/) - Sign up for summer reading and pick up a reading log bookmark. Set your own goal and use the log to track your progress. Stop in the library to check out more books and pick up your reading prizes!

## Resources

- [MeL eResources](https://www.putnamlib.org/resource/mel-eresources/)
- [Berrien County Register of Deeds Land Database](https://www.putnamlib.org/resource/berrien-county-register-of-deeds-land-database/) - Search Land Records in Berrien County. Indexes and images for deeds and other documents from 1831 to present.

## Services

- [Community Room](https://www.putnamlib.org/library_services/community-room/) - PDL offers free use of the Community Room during open hours, to eligible adult card holders in good standing, for meetings, training and programs that align with the library’s mission.
- [Computers & Technology](https://www.putnamlib.org/library_services/computers-technology/) - Get access to essential tech services like public computers, laptops, printers, small laminator, scanning to email/USB, faxing service, and open Wi-Fi access.
- [Tax Forms](https://www.putnamlib.org/library_services/tax-forms/) - Find e-file information, tax FAQs, tax guides, and more.

## Staff

- [Duane Hansen](https://www.putnamlib.org/staff/duane-hansen/)
- [Michael Payne](https://www.putnamlib.org/staff/secretary/)
- [Bonnie White](https://www.putnamlib.org/staff/bonnie-white/)
- [Holly Carpenter](https://www.putnamlib.org/staff/treasurer/)
- [Kim Furlong](https://www.putnamlib.org/staff/karen-bailey/)
- [Ginger Cole](https://www.putnamlib.org/staff/president/)

## Events

- [Tuesday Teen Night](https://www.putnamlib.org/events/tuesday-teen-night/)
- [August Adult Book Club](https://www.putnamlib.org/events/august-adult-book-club/)
- [July Adult Book Club](https://www.putnamlib.org/events/july-adult-book-club/)
- [Bike Decorating Party](https://www.putnamlib.org/events/bike-decorating-party/)
- [Free Rock Concert](https://www.putnamlib.org/events/free-rock-concert/)
- [Beginner Machine Sewing](https://www.putnamlib.org/events/beginner-machine-sewing/)
- [Weekly Summer Reading Program 7th-12th](https://www.putnamlib.org/events/weekly-summer-reading-program-7th-12th/)
- [Weekly Summer Reading Program K-6th](https://www.putnamlib.org/events/weekly-summer-reading-program-k-6th/)
- [Weekly Summer Reading Program Ages 0-5](https://www.putnamlib.org/events/weekly-summer-reading-program-ages-0-5/)
- [Little’s Story Time](https://www.putnamlib.org/events/littles-story-time/) - Littles Storytime meets every Friday at 10:15. Geared for age 0-5, we share books, songs and a craft. Families and older children are always welcome.
- [Ice Cream Social](https://www.putnamlib.org/events/ice-cream-social/)
- [Teddy Bears' Picnic](https://www.putnamlib.org/events/teddy-bears-picnic/)
- [Stuffed Animal Repair Station](https://www.putnamlib.org/events/stuffed-animal-repair-station/)
- [Teen Dungeons and Dragons](https://www.putnamlib.org/events/teen-dungeons-and-dragons/)
- [Adult Dungeons and Dragons](https://www.putnamlib.org/events/adult-dungeons-and-dragons/)
- [Summer Reading Wrap-Up](https://www.putnamlib.org/events/summer-reading-wrap-up/)
- [Summer Reading Kick-Off](https://www.putnamlib.org/events/summer-reading-kick-off/)
- [Mother's Day Tea Party](https://www.putnamlib.org/events/mothers-day-tea-party/)
- [May Homeschool Meet-up](https://www.putnamlib.org/events/may-homeschool-meet-up/)
- [May Adult Book Club](https://www.putnamlib.org/events/may-adult-book-club/)
- [Adult Book Club](https://www.putnamlib.org/events/adult-book-club-3/)
- [Homeschool Meetup](https://www.putnamlib.org/events/homeschool-meetup-3/)
- [April Board Meeting - Annual Meeting](https://www.putnamlib.org/events/april-board-meeting-annual-meeting/) - Open to the public.
- [Putnam District Library Closed](https://www.putnamlib.org/events/putnam-district-library-closed/)
- [Story Time Canceled](https://www.putnamlib.org/events/story-time-canceled/)
- [Modular Origami](https://www.putnamlib.org/events/modular-origami/)
- [Sew Along Workshop](https://www.putnamlib.org/events/sew-along-workshop/)
- [Adult Book Club](https://www.putnamlib.org/events/adult-book-club-2/)
- [Homeschool Meetup](https://www.putnamlib.org/events/homeschool-meetup-2/)
- [No-Sew Braided Rug Workshop](https://www.putnamlib.org/events/no-sew-braided-rug-workshop/)
- [Sewing Help](https://www.putnamlib.org/events/sewing-help/)
- [Closed for President’s Day](https://www.putnamlib.org/events/closed-for-presidents-day/)
- [Knitting/Needlework Circle ](https://www.putnamlib.org/events/knitting-needlework-circle/)

## Age Groups

- [Teens (8th-12th Grade)](https://www.putnamlib.org/library-age-group/teens-8th-12th-grade/)
- [Children (Ages 0-5)](https://www.putnamlib.org/library-age-group/children-ages-0-5/)
- [All Ages](https://www.putnamlib.org/library-age-group/all-ages/)
- [Children (Ages 5-12)](https://www.putnamlib.org/library-age-group/children-ages-5-12/)

## Digital Material Categories

- [Gadgets & Things](https://www.putnamlib.org/digital-material-category/gadgets-things/)

## Document Categories

- [Meeting Minutes](https://www.putnamlib.org/library-document-category/meeting-minutes/)
- [Meeting Agendas](https://www.putnamlib.org/library-document-category/meeting-agendas/)
- [Employment Application](https://www.putnamlib.org/library-document-category/employment-application/)

## FAQ Categories

- [Adults](https://www.putnamlib.org/library-faq-category/adults/)
- [Teens](https://www.putnamlib.org/library-faq-category/teens/)
- [Children](https://www.putnamlib.org/library-faq-category/children/)

## Groups

- [Board of Trustees](https://www.putnamlib.org/staff-group/board-of-trustees/)
- [Officers](https://www.putnamlib.org/staff-group/board-of-trustees/officers/)
- [Trustees](https://www.putnamlib.org/staff-group/board-of-trustees/trustees/)

## Program Categories

- [Reading Challenges](https://www.putnamlib.org/program-category/reading-challenges/)

## Resource Categories

- [Databases](https://www.putnamlib.org/library-resource-category/databases/)
- [Genealogy Sources](https://www.putnamlib.org/library-resource-category/genealogy-sources/)

## Categories

- [Closed](https://www.putnamlib.org/event-category/closed/)
- [Meetings](https://www.putnamlib.org/event-category/meetings/)
- [Kids](https://www.putnamlib.org/event-category/kids/)
- [Teens](https://www.putnamlib.org/event-category/teens/)
- [Adults](https://www.putnamlib.org/event-category/adults/)
- [All Ages](https://www.putnamlib.org/event-category/all-ages/)
- [Early Literacy](https://www.putnamlib.org/event-category/early-literacy/) - Ages 0-5