Read, Discover, Connect, Enrich
SEPTEMBER 7, 2010
Summer Reading 2010
Thank you to all our summer reading participants; we set a new record for kids signing up - 1,030!
Here is a
LINK to photos from across summer 2010.
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Summer Reading,
Library Information
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SEPTEMBER 2, 2010
Most Books Read - Summer Reading Program Winner!
Congratulations to Kathryn Casavant for winning the Most Books Read award, 50 Chamber Bucks! Kathryn read over 50 books during the Adult Summer Reading Program.
Categories: Adult Programming,
LPL Contests,
Summer Reading
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SEPTEMBER 1, 2010
Congratulations Barb!
Barb Killnas won the Adult Summer Reading Grand Prize Drawing - $100.00 Gift Certificate in
Chamber Bucks!
Categories: Adult Programming,
Summer Reading,
Library Information
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AUGUST 19, 2010
Make a Splash Carnival Photos
Our last BIG summer reading blowout was held yesterday on the library's front lawn.
Kids have until September 3rd to turn in their reading cards and collect book bucks!
To view more photos from the Make a Splash Carnival, please follow this
LINK. ,
Library Events,
Summer Reading
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AUGUST 9, 2010
Make a Splash Carnival - August 18th!
Mark your calendars!
Our Summer Reading Program wraps up with the very fun Make a Splash Carnival!
Save your book bucks to use at the carnival! Giant inflatables, games, crafts, snacks and more! Tickets will also be available for $.25 each or 5 for $1.00. ,
Library Events,
Summer Reading
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JULY 22, 2010
Wednesday Summer Reading Programs
Yesterday's 'Hands on Water Science' was fun for everyone involved (check out these
PHOTOS).
Our Wednesday lineup for the rest of the summer:
Wednesday, August 4 1:30 PM Join us for an afternoon of “Fishtank Tales” with Hands 2 Grow Puppets. Hands 2 Grow Puppets use Muppet-style puppetry to share its unique message. The performance will include a variety of puppets performing songs and skits as well as audience participation. Hands 2 Grow Puppets will delight audiences of all ages, no registration required.
Wednesday, August 11 1:30 PM
Join us outside the library for an afternoon of wet and wild fun. Wear your swimsuits and grab your towels for an afternoon of wet and wild fun! Join us for a variety of games and activities outside the library guaranteed to get you wet. This program is geared for school-aged children, no registration is required. In the case of rain, this program will be canceled.
Wednesday, August 18 1:00-4:00 PM
Save your book bucks to use at the carnival! Giant inflatables, games, crafts, snacks and more! Tickets will also be available for $.25 each or 5 for $1.00. ,
Summer Reading,
Library Events
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JULY 15, 2010
Photos from Professor Oops' Library Visit
Professor Oops held our attention yesterday... take look yourself by following this
LINK.
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Summer Reading,
Library Events
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JULY 14, 2010
Professor Oops' Water's Wonders!
TODAY!!! Wednesday, July 14 1:30 PM
Join us for a terrific, scientific exploration concerning the most common, mysterious & unique substance on the planet—WATER, and its intimate relations to all living things. This is a highly participatory program with lots of fun for the whole family. No registration required.
Categories: Children Programming,
Summer Reading,
Library Events
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JULY 9, 2010
Fangs Reading Club
Monday, June 28 - Saturday, July 31
In addition to the library’s reading program you can also participate in Fang’s Reading Club. During the month of July, earn a free ticket to the Sunday, August 15 1:05 PM Timber Rattlers Baseball Game. Keep track of the time you read and make your way around the bases earning prizes along the way. Hit a home run by reading 8 hours and a free ticket is yours! Sign up at the Youth Desk beginning Monday, June 28. This program runs until Saturday, July 31. Those participating in the program will receive a free ticket and will also be given the chance to purchase additional tickets at $6.50 a ticket. This program is for students entering K- 5th.
Categories: Children Programming,
LPL Contests,
Summer Reading
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JULY 7, 2010
Edible Fear Factor - Thursday
Edible Fear Factor - Seafood Edition
Thursday, July 8 2:30 PM - How’s your stomach? Do you think you could eat Sardines? Anchovies? Could you drink a glass of clam juice? How about chocolate covered tuna? Come compete with other teens in 6th-12th grade in the library’s Edible Fear Factor: Seafood Edition—I Dare You! Prizes will be awarded to the teen that can eat (and keep down) anything. Please register by stopping by the Youth Desk.
Check out the 2008 competition by following this LINK.
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Teens @ LPL,
Summer Reading
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JUNE 23, 2010
Today - Animal Splash with Ryan Revak!
Wednesday, June 23 1:30 PM
Join animal enthusiast Ryan Revak for an afternoon with live animals that spend their time in or around water! A fountain of information, Ryan will share everything he knows about turtles and frogs, including which make the best pets and how to take care of them. This program is geared for children of all ages, no registration required.
Categories: Family Programming,
Library Events,
Summer Reading
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JUNE 22, 2010
Ice Cream Flavor Designers
The winners of the Best Overall ice Cream Flavor at the teen Ice Cream Inventors program at the Lester Public Library.
Please follow this
LINK to view more photos from the event.
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Summer Reading,
Teens @ LPL
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JUNE 18, 2010
Lester Public Library in Mishicot
Mishicot Village Park
Mondays, 1:00 PM
Stories, crafts and games on Monday afternoons at Mishicot Village Park. Rain or shine, participants may check out books and participate in the summer reading program. Fun for the whole family. Please wear tennis shoes as we will be playing group games each week.
June 21: Hooray for Fish
June 28: Pirates Ahoy
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Library Services,
Family Programming
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JUNE 17, 2010
Summer Reading Kickoff - A Success!
Tom Pease performed on the library lawn, 6/16/10, to the largest crowd, ever!
Still plenty of time to sign up and start READING!!!
Please click
HERE for more photos!
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Summer Reading,
Library Events
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JUNE 15, 2010
Tom Pease on the Library Lawn Wednesday!
Wednesday, June 16 1:30 PM
Join musician extraordinaire Tom Pease for an outdoor concert on our front lawn. With movement, sign language, humor and joy, Tom creates concerts that leave audiences laughing and singing. Fun for the whole family. In the case of rain, this program will move indoors. Check out some of Tom’s recordings at the library.
Categories: Family Programming,
Summer Reading,
Library Events
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MAY 27, 2010
Adult Summer Reading Program Begins June 14!
Categories: Adult Programming,
Summer Reading,
Library Events
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MAY 12, 2010
Make a Splash this Summer @ LPL
Categories: Children Programming,
Family Programming,
Summer Reading
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AUGUST 21, 2009
The Be Creative Carnival was a huge success!
Our young readers took full advantage of all the Be Creative Carnival had to offer last Wednesday afternoon.
To view the entire set of Carnival photos, please follow this link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lesterpubliclibrary/sets/72157621965873671/
Categories: Children Programming,
Summer Reading,
Family Programming
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AUGUST 17, 2009
Carnival!
Categories: Children Programming,
Family Programming,
Summer Reading
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AUGUST 7, 2009
Be Creative Carnival
Wednesday, August 19 1:00 PM
Earn book bucks all summer long by reading the books you love to read. Use them to buy prizes, pay off library fines, or SAVE them for the Be Creative Carnival on Wednesday, August 19 from 1:00-3:00 PM.
Each game at the carnival will cost 1 book buck and will include games such as Pull-a-Pencil, Duck Pond, a giant Bookworm Obstacle course, a giant Balloon Slide Jumper and more! Or you can use your books bucks to have your face painted, get a tattoo, make a treat bag OR you can enjoy some juice and popcorn.
To participate in everything at the carnival you will need to save at least 10 book bucks OR save them all and do the activities again and again. Tickets will also be available for $.25 each or 5 for $1.00 with the proceeds going to the Friends of the Lester Public Library. Family and friends are welcome to attend.
Categories: Children Programming,
Family Programming,
Summer Reading
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JULY 28, 2009
Teen Survivor Night 2009
Thursday, August 13 8:00 PM
Can you survive a night in the library? Compete with other 6th-12th graders in a variety of challenges to become Lester Public Library’s Survivor Champion. There will be only one winner. No registration required, snacks and soda provided. This program will be over by approximately 9:30 PM.
Categories: After Hours,
Teens @ LPL,
Summer Reading
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