Read, Discover, Connect, Enrich
DECEMBER 30, 2008
NEW Teen Advisory Board
Informational Meeting: Monday, January 19 6:00 PM
Become a part of the Lester Public Library’s new Teen Advisory Board or TAB. New people, new ideas, new meetings. Come to our informational meeting to learn more about the opportunities available. Snacks provided. TAB is open to all teens in 6th-12th grade. If you are interested in becoming a member of TAB but cannot make the meeting call Terry at (920)793-7116. An application & parental permission will be required for all new members.
The Lester Public Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is made up of 6th-12th graders who help to choose books, music, movies, computer games, magazines, etc... for the young adult area of the library.
TAB also assists in the planning of programs for teens including the summer reading program.
Teens interested in joining TAB should contact Terry at (920)793-7116.
Categories: Teens @ LPL,
Library Advocacy,
Library Information
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DECEMBER 29, 2008
Coming to LPL in January
Categories: Library Advocacy,
Library Displays,
Readers Advisory
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DECEMBER 29, 2008
Movies @ Your Library
Kung Fu Panda
Friday, January 2, 1:00 PM
Come watch a movie on our big screen. Popcorn and juice provided. No registration required fun for the whole family!
Categories: Children Programming,
Family Programming,
Library Events
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DECEMBER 26, 2008
LPL Book Discussion
Wednesday, January 7, 4:00 PM
This month's selection:
Janaury 7: Moloka'i by Alan Brennert
Rachel Kalama, a spirited seven-year-old Hawaiian girl, dreams of visiting far-off lands like her father, a merchant seaman. Then one day a rose-colored mark appears on her skin, and those dreams are stolen from her. Taken from her home and family, Rachel is sent to Kalaupapa, the quarantined leprosy settlement on the island of Moloka'i . Here her life is supposed to end---but instead she discovers it is only just beginning.
Categories: Adult Programming,
Book Discussion Groups,
Readers Advisory
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DECEMBER 25, 2008
John C. Schroeder, In Memoriam
John Schroeder, you will be missed... October, 3 1948 - December 22, 2008.
"...Forgive my grief for one removed,Thy creature, whom I found so fair.I trust he lives in thee, and thereI find him worthier to be loved...."
Tennyson
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DECEMBER 24, 2008
Social Security Disability and You
Wednesday, January 14 6:30 PM
Two Rivers attorney, Donald Chewning, will present a program on Social Security disability programs (SSDI and SSI). This program will provide an overview of the Social Security disability system, the types of benefits available, and the requirements for each program. This program may be of interest to disabled individuals, their family or friends, people with disability claims pending before the Social Security Administration, and those already receiving disability benefits. No registration required. Call 793-7114 for more information.
Categories: Adult Programming,
Business Programming,
Library Events
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DECEMBER 23, 2008
Strictly Fiction Book Club
Monday, January 5, 7:00 PM
This month's selection:
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak (Young Adult Historical Fiction)
Set during World War II in Germany, this is the story of Liesel Meminger, a foster girl living outside of Munich. Liesel scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encounters something she can’t resist–books. With the help of her accordion-playing foster father, she learns to read and shares her stolen books with her neighbors during bombing raids as well as with the Jewish man hidden in her basement before he is marched to Dachau.
Categories: Adult Programming,
Book Discussion Groups,
Readers Advisory
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DECEMBER 22, 2008
Santa's Visit to LPL
Santa stopped by the library Saturday to share some stories and gather some information for this Wednesday night's flight.
For more photos, please follow this link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lesterpubliclibrary/sets/72157611388444451/
Categories: Children Programming,
Holidays,
Family Programming
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DECEMBER 19, 2008
Study at Lester Public Library?
You bet!
Plenty of room to spread out and get to some serious research!
Categories: Community Interest,
Library Advocacy,
Information Access
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DECEMBER 18, 2008
Winter Storytimes at LPL
Categories: Children Programming,
Storytime,
Family Programming
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DECEMBER 17, 2008
Teen Video Game Times
Come play video games on our big screen!
Wii and Nintendo GameCube available.
Friday, December 26 1:00 PM
Tuesday, December 30 5:30 PM
Categories: Library Events,
Teens @ LPL,
Video Games
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DECEMBER 16, 2008
Steven Saylor, Roma Sub Rosa Series @ LPL
Categories: Readers Advisory,
Library Displays,
Library Resources
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DECEMBER 15, 2008
Stories with Santa this Saturday at 10:30 AM!
Santa will be at Lester Public Library Saturday, December 20th at 10:30 AM! Make sure he has your last minute wish list!
Categories: Children Programming,
Family Programming,
Storytime
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DECEMBER 12, 2008
Wireless Internet Access @ Lester Public Library
Visiting the area? The library offers free, wireless internet access or guest access to our internet computers. Feel free to stop in, check out the library and check your email. Ask at the reference desk for more information.
Categories: Internet,
Information Access,
Library Advocacy
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DECEMBER 11, 2008
Holiday Bookmark Craft
Monday, December 29 All Day
Stop by the library to create a holiday bookmark. Supplies will be available all day while they last. Fun for the whole family, no registration required.
Categories: Children Programming,
Family Programming,
Library Events
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DECEMBER 10, 2008
Movies in December and January
Categories: Children Programming,
Family Programming,
Library Events
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DECEMBER 9, 2008
Library Closed Due to Snow
Due to some rough winter weather, Lester Public Library will be closed Tuesday, December 9, 2008 - 9 am to 8:30 pm.
The Lester Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting slated for 7:00 pm, Tuesday, December 9, 2008 has been cancelled.
Categories: Library Information,
Winter,
Weather
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DECEMBER 8, 2008
Nora Roberts writing under the name J.D. Robb - Eve Dallas Series
Categories: Library Displays,
Readers Advisory,
Fiction
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DECEMBER 5, 2008
Visit Lester Public Library to Enjoy Our Many Holiday Displays!
Categories: Holidays,
Library Displays,
Two Rivers Information
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DECEMBER 4, 2008
Robert Jordan, Wheel of Time Series
Categories: Science Fiction,
Library Displays,
Readers Advisory
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DECEMBER 3, 2008
Adult Wii
Wednesday, December 17, 1:30 PM
Open to all adults ages 18-100! Come bowl a few rounds or try your hand at tennis, baseball, boxing or golf at the library on our big screen with our Nintendo Wii and discover what everyone is talking about. Easy to learn, fun to play. Snacks provided. For more information call 793-7114.
Categories: Adult Programming,
Library Events,
Video Games
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DECEMBER 2, 2008
Start the Gail Connor Series by Barbara Parker Today!
Categories: Fiction,
Library Displays,
Readers Advisory
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DECEMBER 1, 2008
Join us for Book Discussions
Read and discuss books such as the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy!
Categories: Adult Programming,
Book Discussion Groups,
Readers Advisory
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