Read, Discover, Connect, Enrich
APRIL 30, 2009
Heart-A-Rama, A Good Cause and a Great Time!
Since 1971 Manitowoc area residents have been delighted by the Heart-A-Rama performers with their creativity, talent, enthusiasm and dedication to the mission of the American Heart Association.
Heart-A-Rama is an entertaining combination of melodrama, comedy and song. This year's theme is "Fairy Tales."
Performances will run from Wednesday April 22 to Saturday, April 25 and also Wednesday April 29 to Saturday, May 2nd. Don't miss it!
For more photos, please follow this link - http://www.flickr.com/photos/lesterpubliclibrary/sets/72157617424746575
Categories: Community Interest,
Manitowoc County,
Tourism
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APRIL 29, 2009
Drawing Contest Pictures on Display
“Worlds Connect” drawing campaign for children 11 and under. This is the thirteenth straight year local Culver’s restaurants in Wisconsin have sponsored this event, which encourages children to read and celebrates their favorite book characters.
Culvers Contest drawings are on display in Youth Services; stop in for a look.
Categories: Children Programming,
LPL Contests,
Library Displays
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APRIL 28, 2009
Be Our Friend
Please visit Lester Public Library on MySpace : www.myspace.com/lesterpubliclibrary - we always welcome new friends!
Categories: Social Software,
Library Services,
Internet
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APRIL 27, 2009
Stamp Out Hunger: The Nation's Largest Food Drive
The Two Rivers Post Office is participating in the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) 17th Annual NALC Food Drive- the largest food drive in the nation- on Saturday, May 9, 2009!
Due to the current economic situation the need is greater than ever. Your Letter Carrier will pick up food from your mailbox, load it into their vehicle, and deliver to the local pantry to help families in our community who are in need.
Categories: Community Interest,
Two Rivers Information,
Local Events
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APRIL 24, 2009
Story Circles Schedule and Topics Through August
Categories: Adult Programming,
Library Events,
Community Interest
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APRIL 23, 2009
New Titles Coming in May!
Categories: Readers Advisory,
Library Services,
Library Information
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APRIL 22, 2009
Scrapbook Work Night
Friday, April 24 7:00-Midnight
Bring your scrapbooks and supplies and join us for a fun evening on our big tables! No distractions to keep you from getting pages done, room to really spread out, and a chance to meet with other scrapers. Share tools, ideas and more! Space is limited to make sure everyone has enough room to work - only 12 spots available. Register by calling the Reference Desk at 793-7114.
Categories: Adult Programming,
After Hours,
Library Events
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APRIL 21, 2009
2009 Discovery Guide
The 2009 Discovery Guide is available at Lester Public Library and a variety of sites throughout Manitowoc County. This guide points tourists and visitors to local attractions and businesses.
This year is special as the cover photo is from the Lester Public Library photostream on flickr!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lesterpubliclibrary/
Categories: Community Interest,
Tourism,
Two Rivers Information
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APRIL 20, 2009
Lester Public Library on facebook
Please consider joining the Lester Public Library Group on facebook by following this link: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5540830842
Categories: Internet,
Library Advocacy,
Social Software
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APRIL 17, 2009
Story Circles - War and the Homefront
War and the Homefront
Friday, May 8
11:00 AM
Story Circles are a time for people of all ages to recall memories, reminisce and share history and life experiences orally. Share forgotten details with your peers or bring history to life for a younger generation. Come share your story and listen to others share theirs.
This month’s topic: War and the Homefront-- What did you do to help the war effort? Did you grow a victory garden or buy war bonds? What kinds of things did you or your family give up during the war? Did you or a family member serve in any of the wars? For you what was the most memorable event of the war?
Story Circles will be held once a month in the Community Room of the library and last for approximately 1 hour. Meetings will be informal and light refreshments will be served. People of all ages are invited to attend. Parents may bring children as long as the children are able to sit quietly and listen for an hour.
Groups will be limited to 15 participants at a time so please pre-register by calling the library reference desk (793-7114) to sign up.
Categories: Adult Programming,
Community Interest,
Library Events
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APRIL 16, 2009
Foreign Film Series - April 21 6:00 PM
Tuesday, April 21 6:00 PM: Cinema Paradiso
A filmmaker recalls his childhood, when he fell in love with the movies at his village's theater and formed a deep friendship with the theater's projectionist. 1988 Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore. No registration required. We’ll provide popcorn, bring your own beverage. This program is open to adults 18 years of age and older. Discussion to follow the movie. For more information call the Reference Desk at (920)793-7114.
Categories: Adult Programming,
Film Series,
Library Events
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APRIL 15, 2009
Kids Expo - Manitowoc Ice Center
April 18th - Kids Expo, Manitowoc Ice Center, 4319 Expo Drive, Manitowoc, 10 am - 3 pm
Categories: Community Interest,
Local Events,
Manitowoc County
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APRIL 14, 2009
Underage Drinking - Know the Rules
Categories: Community Interest,
Two Rivers Information,
Teens @ LPL
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APRIL 13, 2009
Story Circle this Wednesday, Topic - First Jobs
First Jobs, share your story - Wednesday, April 15, 2009, 11:00 AM.
Categories: Adult Programming,
Community Interest,
Library Events
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APRIL 10, 2009
Read Books in Your Email
Categories: Book Discussion Groups,
Library Resources,
Library Services
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APRIL 9, 2009
New Library Calculator!
Categories: Library Advocacy,
Library Information,
Library Services
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APRIL 8, 2009
Culvers Coloring Contest
In celebration of National Library Week, April 12- 18, the Lester Public Library will join the Wisconsin Library Association Foundation and the Culver’s restaurant in Manitowoc in the “Worlds Connect” drawing campaign for children 11 and under. This is the thirteenth straight year local Culver’s restaurants in Wisconsin have sponsored this event, which encourages children to read and celebrates their favorite book characters. Children can enter the drawing event by picking up drawing sheets from the library’s youth desk beginning April 1. Children are encouraged to draw characters from a book that they would like to meet at the library. Every child who completes a drawing will receive a “Be Our Guest” coupon for a free single scoop of frozen custard from Culver’s and be entered into a random drawing to win a Culver’s kickball or Culver’s Play-On activity book. Drawings will be displayed at the library through the month of April.
Categories: Children Programming,
Library Events,
LPL Contests
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APRIL 7, 2009
Food for Fines During National Library Week!
Categories: Library Advocacy,
Community Interest,
Library Events
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APRIL 6, 2009
Kayak & Canoe Swap
Categories: Community Interest,
Two Rivers Information,
Kayaking
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APRIL 3, 2009
Canoe and Kayak Run
Categories: Community Interest,
Two Rivers Information,
Tourism
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APRIL 2, 2009
Happy Retirement Buck!
A fond farewell to our Maintenance Supervisor, Buck. Friends, colleagues, cake, punch and laughs were shared by the fireplace at the Lester Public Library.
Buck, you will be missed.
For more photos, please follow this link:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lesterpubliclibrary/sets/72157616109093933/
Categories: Library Staff,
Community Interest,
Two Rivers Information
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APRIL 1, 2009
Teen Late Night
Categories: After Hours,
Teens @ LPL,
Library Events
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