Read, Discover, Connect, Enrich
MARCH 3, 2011
Manitowoc County Historical Society Presents
Categories: Community Interest,
Local Events,
Manitowoc County
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JANUARY 28, 2011
Candlelight Ski and Hike
Categories: Community Interest,
Two Rivers Information,
Manitowoc County
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JANUARY 14, 2011
Wisconsin Crossing Guard Week
Today wraps up Wisconsin Crossing Guard Week. Show your appreciation today and every day by STOPPING!
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Manitowoc County,
Two Rivers Information
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JULY 8, 2010
Vintage Matchbook Collection @ LPL
Visit Lester Public Library to see this unique matchbook collection; vintage matchbooks from Manitowoc County and beyond.
To view more photos, please follow this
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Manitowoc County,
Two Rivers Information
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JUNE 4, 2010
This Weekend's Activities in Manitowoc County
Categories: Community Interest,
Manitowoc County,
Local Events
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MAY 24, 2010
Less Lawn @ Manitowoc County Office Complex
Categories: Community Interest,
Local Events,
Manitowoc County
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MAY 19, 2010
Manitowoc County Airshow
Categories: Community Interest,
Manitowoc County,
Tourism
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MAY 14, 2010
Announcing a NEW Festival in Two Rivers!
Categories: Community Interest,
Two Rivers Information,
Manitowoc County
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APRIL 26, 2010
Heart-a-Rama Fundraiser
Heart-a-Rama annual fundraiser for the Heart Association, 3 shows remain - Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the J.E. Hamilton Community House, Two Rivers, Wisconsin.
View some photos from opening night -
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lesterpubliclibrary/sets/72157623914231982/ ,
Community Interest,
Manitowoc County
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APRIL 13, 2010
Earth Day
Categories: Community Interest,
Two Rivers Information,
Manitowoc County
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APRIL 6, 2010
Vote today Two Rivers!
Highlights on today's ballot - 3 city council seats and county executive seat.
Categories: Community Interest,
Two Rivers Information,
Manitowoc County
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FEBRUARY 15, 2010
Manitowoc County, Where History Lives
Categories: Community Interest,
Manitowoc County,
Local Attractions
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JANUARY 13, 2010
Employment Opportunity
Director, Manitowoc-Calumet Library System
Serving the libraries between Lake Michigan and Lake Winnebago, the Manitowoc-Calumet Library System (MCLS) is composed of six member libraries, three in each county. The MCLS service area covers 912 square miles and has a population of over 131,000 people. The Director is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of a 15-member Board of Trustees. As the chief executive officer, the Director is responsible to the Board for helping MCLS fulfill its mission of ensuring access to public library services for all residents of the system area; coordinating planning, cooperation, resource sharing, and application of information technologies among member libraries; and providing services that support, improve, and promote the member libraries, within the context of Wisconsin statutory requirements. MCLS currently has a staff of approximately 3 FTE's.
The position requires a Master's degree in library science and Grade 1 certification; at least five years of professional librarian experience (public library experience preferred); management/supervisory experience including responsibility for budget, finance, personnel, and library technology; ability to communicate effectively with staff, member library directors, Board, and governmental funding authorities.
Salary range: $55,000-$65,000 depending on qualifications, plus benefits.
For a complete job description and other information, visit our website at http://www.mclsweb.lib.wi.us
Send confidential resume to:
Cheryl Kjelstrup, President
MCLS Board of Trustees
4519 Lincoln Ave.
Two Rivers, WI 54241
Phone: 920-553-6257
Fax: 920-553-6259
kjelstrup@yahoo.com
Categories: Job Announcement,
Manitowoc County,
Library Information
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JANUARY 8, 2010
Lighten Up Manitowoc County
Categories: Community Interest,
Local Events,
Manitowoc County
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OCTOBER 29, 2009
The Homefront: Manitowoc County in World War II
Explore this digital collection - http://digicoll.library.wisc.edu/WI/subcollections/HomeFrontAbout.html of photographic images, oral histories, published sources and documents, artifacts, and other resources which help to document the history of Manitowoc County from 1939 to 1947—both the more universally shared home front experiences and activities as they played out in this specific county, and those more unique activities which especially defined the area during the War. The photo above shows employees at Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Company Plant #4 assembling 90-gallon oil tanks for B-29 bombers.
Categories: Digital Collection,
Community Interest,
Manitowoc County
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OCTOBER 16, 2009
MCLS Director Job Announcement
| Position: Director Close date: Open until filled. Interviews will begin after Nov. 9, 2009. Description: Serving the libraries between Lake Michigan and Lake Winnebago, the Manitowoc-Calumet Library System (MCLS) is composed of six member libraries, three in each county. The MCLS service area covers 912 square miles and has a population of over 131,000 people. The Director is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of a 15-member Board of Trustees. As the chief executive officer, the Director is responsible to the Board for helping MCLS fulfill its mission of ensuring access to public library services for all residents of the system area; coordinating planning, cooperation, resource sharing, and application of information technologies among member libraries; and providing services that support, improve, and promote the member libraries, within the context of Wisconsin statutory requirements. MCLS currently has a staff of approximately 3 FTE's. The position requires a Master's degree in library science and Grade 1 certification; at least five years of professional librarian experience (public library experience preferred); management/supervisory experience including responsibility for budget, finance, personnel, and library technology; ability to communicate effectively with staff, member library directors, Board, and governmental funding authorities. Willingness to relocate into MCLS service area is a plus. MCLS will provide a competitive salary and benefits. Beginning salary is negotiable depending on qualifications. For a complete job description and other information, visit our website at http://www.mclsweb.lib.wi.us Send confidential resume to: Cheryl Kjelstrup, President
MCLS Board of Trustees
4519 Lincoln Ave.
Two Rivers, WI 54241
Phone: 920-553-6257
Fax: 920-553-6259
kjelstrup@yahoo.com |
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Categories: Job Announcement,
Manitowoc County,
Wisconsin Libraries
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AUGUST 31, 2009
Lobster Fest 2009
Categories: Community Interest,
Local Events,
Manitowoc County
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AUGUST 28, 2009
Mark Your Calendar - Sputnikfest 2009 is coming!
Categories: Community Interest,
Manitowoc County,
Local Events
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JULY 27, 2009
West of the Lake Gardens 75th Anniversary
Ruth West began in 1934 to turn a barren strip of land consisting of 6½ acres on the shores of Lake Michigan into what is now the West of the Lake Gardens.
The gardens now are owned and operated by the Ruth St. John and John Dunham West Foundation Inc. It is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week through mid-October. There is no fee for admission. For information, call (920) 684-8506 or (920) 684-6110 and visit their web site: http://westofthelake.org/
Please follow this link for more photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lesterpubliclibrary/sets/72157621830822954/
Categories: Community Interest,
Manitowoc County,
Gardens
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JULY 2, 2009
Hometown Stories - Manitowoc/Two Rivers
Don't miss this wonderful, historical view of Manitowoc/Two Rivers, from Native Americans to Mirro. Premiers Monday, July 6, 2009 at 8 PM on Wisconsin Public Television.
Please follow this link for more information and a sneak peak: http://www.wisconsinstories.org/manitowoc/
Categories: Community Interest,
Manitowoc County,
Two Rivers Information
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JUNE 24, 2009
Garden Walk 2009
Categories: Community Interest,
Manitowoc County,
Tourism
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