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Labor Day - May 31st
Mondays: 8 am - 8 pm
Tuesday: 9 am - 8 pm
Wed. - Thurs.: 12N - 8 pm
Friday: 12 N - 6 pm
Saturday: 9 am - 12 N
Sunday: Closed

June 1st - Labor Day
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Tues. - Wed.: 9 am - 8 pm
Thursday: 12 N - 8 pm
Friday: 12 N - 6 pm
Sat. - Sun.: Closed


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Brillion Public Libary
326 N. Main Street
Brillion, WI 54110

Phone: (920) 756-3215

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MARCH 19, 2010
Friends sponsor author in a "Taste of Brillion"
Author, Terese Allen will be making a presentation at the Brillion Public Library on Thursday, March 25th at 4 p.m.  Allen is the author of the book, "The Flavor of Wisconsin." The Brillion Library Friends will be sponsoring Allen.  As a part of the program, "A taste of Brillion" will be held.  Many of the local food businesses will have samples of their food available for tasting after the presentation.  Make time in your busy schedule to attend this event at the Brillion Public Library. 

As to what food businesses will have available to taste-  As of this writing the Friends have line up Daiiry Queen with frozen cake, Dilly bars and buster bars; Deer Run with cole slaw and cookies; Randys with his pulled smoke pork; Moms with soup; Bullseye with Teriacki Wings and chili; Lion's Den with pizza; Rudy's with pie and bread; Kwik Trip with milk; and Econofoods with a Panini demonstration.  My mouth is just watering as I write this. Other businesses will also be a part of this event with their samples to be determined. Friends are requesting a donation for this event.

A little bit about the author, Terese Allen and her book.  Her book, "Flavor of Wisconsin," looks at the food history with recipes.  She explores the ethnically and agriculturally diverse region and some of the food traditions.  She will talk about food gathered, grown, produced, cooked and eaten her in Wisconsin.

Make plans in between the basketball games to come and learn about Wisconsin's food traditions and even taste a little of the food that makes Brillion unique!  Program starts at 4 p.m.  Hope to see you there.  There will be a drawing for her book as a part of the program.




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MARCH 17, 2010
Computer classes

The Brillion Public Library has been offering and holding computer classes for the public monthly.  They have proved to be popular with the public.  The computer instruction needs of our users, however seem to have a large gap.  The classes I have held included basic users who had never used a computer to seasoned users looking for tips on better searching the Internet or in the use of special programs or databases.  These classes have challenged me and made me think about how we can better offer our classes to the public.

Hilbert Technologies offered a "Catch up with you 7-year old class that included everything from how to turn the computer on, how to use a mouse, how to get on the Internet and how to set up email.  Some of the participants were spurred to take another class to help them.  When I teach classes, I like to tell the class to come to the library and use the computer.  Try  becoming comfortable with a mouse.  Try out some searches and sights on the Internet.  Open and use the icons on the computers.  Do whatever it takes to become comfortable with a computer. 

Another group of people that we have been instructing have been the job seekers.  Many have never used a computer before and need to use it to apply for jobs or to search for job openings.  None of us became adept in using a computer overnight.  It took years of trying many different things and a lot of classes that showed us how to use the computer.  Every time a new version of software comes out, we have to reorient ourselves to how the program works in comparison to the older version of the program. Becoming a skilled computer user requires continuous training and use of the program. 

If you are not able to type or have never used a computer before, how are you going to be able to apply for jobs, create a resume or even search for a job?  You need to develop your computer skills- even the basic ones.  One of the wonderful things about the Internet is that if actually contains sites that help you build some of these skills for those who have never learned how to type, there are free internet sites that teach you. For those who have never used a mouse,  I just found a wonderful Internet site that helps users learn how to use a mouse.  www.3street.org/mouse is a free website that has mouse training.  Try it sometime and you might learn a trick or two. 

After one of my recent classes where i  taught advanced search skills, I received questions on programs that were beyond my expertise.  I also am rethinking how I offer classes.  I have let the students determine what I teach each time and fortunately I have had a class of students with similar needs and it worked out.  But what will I do when the class has both beginners and advanced students?  Any simple instruction will bore the advanced learner, while anything complicated will lose the beginner. 

The library has taken a role in helping the public navigate computers and the resources of the Internet.  Computer classes is one way we do this. A computer literate community benefits everyone.

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