MARCH 18, 2011
Seuss Award Winners
Available at the Lester Public Library.
Categories: Children's Books,
Library Displays,
Readers Advisory
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FEBRUARY 22, 2011
Seuss Extravaganza
(1143 x 829) 
For more info follow this
LINK.
Categories: Children Programming,
Children's Books,
Library Events
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JANUARY 24, 2011
Books are cool!
Categories: Library Displays,
Readers Advisory,
Children's Books
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DECEMBER 15, 2009
Wisconsin Operation Military Kids Read
The deployment of 3200 National Guard members affects more than the service members; it has a huge impact on the families left behind. More than 7,000 Wisconsin children will be without a parent for over a year. It is difficult for a child to be without a parent on their birthday, holidays, and special school events, but kids who have been affected by deployment, say the worst part is worrying everyday about the safety of their parent.
Operation Military Kids (OMK) is a program designed to support the families of deployed service members. Before the Global War on Terrorism, National Guard and Reserve members were gone for short periods of time, but now many are activated and leave home for over a year. During this time families often feel their lives have been turned upside down. OMK builds capacity in local communities and throughout Wisconsin to address issues that these children may be facing.
As part of OMK, the Department of Public Instruction and the Public Library System partnered with the University of Wisconsin Extension Service to provide twenty deployment related books to the seventeen library regions. Each of the state's 480 libraries will have access to the publications and received a summary of each book, compiled to provide families a quick reference to address their particular need. These resources are available to support the children and families of thousands of Wisconsin National Guard and Reserve service members being deployed in 2009 and in the future.
Books are housed in libraries located in Abbotsford, Appleton, Onalaska, Ashland, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin Rapids, Janesville, Rice Lake, Racine, Richland Center, Fond Du Lac, Green Bay, Sussex, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Waupun, Plymouth, and Two Rivers. These communities and the surrounding communities have a concentration of military families and/or have recently experienced the deployment of a local unit. Statewide these resources are available through each library system's inter-library loan program.
Talk with a local librarian for more information and to help request a book. More information can be found at www.uwex.edu/ces/4h/omk .
Categories: Children's Books,
Library Resources,
Library Services
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NOVEMBER 6, 2009
Cookies and Juice!
Categories: Children Programming,
Children's Books,
Library Events
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SEPTEMBER 11, 2009
Fall Story Time Line Up
Categories: Children Programming,
Children's Books,
Library Events
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OCTOBER 28, 2008
Vote! (for books)
Categories: Children Programming,
Children's Books,
Library Events
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SEPTEMBER 23, 2008
October Story Times @ LPL
Categories: Children Programming,
Children's Books,
Family Programming
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SEPTEMBER 12, 2008
Fall Story Time @ LPL
Categories: Children Programming,
Children's Books,
Library Events
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APRIL 15, 2008
Culver's Coloring Contest
April 1 – April 25
Pick up a coloring sheet at the youth desk and celebrate your favorite book by drawing a picture. It can be a character, event, scene or anything you liked about the book. Return the drawing to the library no later than Friday, April 25 and win a certificate for a FREE single scoop of frozen custard at Culver’s. For kids 11 years old and younger. For more information call 793-7116.
Categories: Children Programming,
Children's Books,
Library Displays
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APRIL 11, 2008
Children's Book Sale Today and Tomorrow!
Categories: Children's Books,
Book Sale,
Friends of LPL
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MARCH 29, 2008
Children’s Book Sale!
Friday, April 11 9:00-5:30 PM &
Saturday, April 12 10:00-2:00 PM
Children’s Book Sale will be located in the library community room during regular library hours. Patrons wishing to donate books may drop them off at the library. All proceeds from the sale go to the Friends of the Lester Public Library who help raise money for special projects and materials. Volunteers are always welcome!
Please call Jeff at 793-7104 for more information on becoming a Friend of the Library.
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Book Sale,
Friends of LPL
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MARCH 13, 2008
Happy Birthday Girl Scouts (belated;)
Categories: Children's Books,
Community Interest,
Girl Scouts
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FEBRUARY 17, 2008
Anne DeSwarte Early Literacy Center
Visit Lester Public Library's new Anne DeSwarte Early Literacy Center. Books, brochures, games and more; encourage reading young and often!
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Library Displays,
Early Literacy
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JANUARY 4, 2008
Milwaukee Bucks Reading Challenge
January 2 – February 22
3rd-10th Grade
Sign up for the Milwaukee Bucks Reading Challenge and earn a free ticket to a game! Open to all readers in 3rd-10th grade. Simply stop by the Youth desk to register and pick up your reading sheet. Read 500 pages to earn a ticket. Readers who reach 750 pages can enter their name in drawing for an autographed basketball or a chance to participate in the game’s halftime show.
Categories: Children Programming,
Children's Books,
Bucks
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DECEMBER 27, 2007
Visit Our Children's Collection
You will find
Maisy is ready to read!
and...
Minnie and Moo grazing in the stacks!
Categories: Children's Books,
Readers Advisory,
Library Displays
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DECEMBER 12, 2007
Anne DeSwarte Early Literacy Center
Lester Public Library is pleased to announce the development of the Anne DeSwarte Early Literacy Center in the youth area of the library. Using annuities left to the library by Anne DeSwarte the Library Board of Trustees will invest in the future of Two Rivers and Manitowoc County by creating a space designed and filled with materials that will appeal to beginning readers. Look for the Anne DeSwarte Early Literacy Center to be up and running by mid-February.
The Buildings and Grounds committee of the LPL Board of Trustees met in October to discuss proposals memorializing Anne’s gifts. Terry Ehle, Youth Coordinator, proposed designating a portion of the children’s area of the library as an early literacy center. Terry’s proposal included the purchase of early learning materials, like phonics readers and games, along with new shelving to house the collection. At their November meeting the Board approved $9,983.89 from the Library Gift Account to cover costs.
Through books, games, and toys provided in the Anne DeSwarte Early Literacy Center the library is supporting new readers in the important developmental years, birth through the first grade. A “one stop shop” point for children and their parents to read, discover the world around them, connect with new ideas, and ultimately enrich their lives and community through learning.
Categories: Children's Books,
Library Resources,
Children Programming
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NOVEMBER 30, 2007
Visit the New Book Display in Children's
You will find new stories to share with your family!
We are constantly adding new titles for your enjoyment!
Categories: Children's Books,
Readers Advisory,
Library Displays
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NOVEMBER 30, 2007
Cookies, Cocoa & Stories with Santa
COOKIES, COCOA & STORIES WITH SANTA
Wednesday, December 19 6:30 PM
Join us for an evening of holiday stories, cookies, and warm cocoa with a special visit from Santa himself!
Fun for the whole family.
No registration required.
For more information call 793-7116.
Categories: Children Programming,
Children's Books,
Library Events
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NOVEMBER 13, 2007
Stop in for Children's Book Week!
November 12 - November 16
Stop by the Youth room this week and participate in a variety of fun activities. Have your picture taken with your favorite book, create a magnetic bookmark using fun reading stamps and hunt for Lester the Lizard around the library for a prize!
Categories: Children's Books,
Children Programming,
Library Displays
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NOVEMBER 12, 2007
New Books for Kids
Next time you visit the library take a look at all the new books for kids!
Categories: Children's Books,
Library Displays,
Readers Advisory
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