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Story Circles meet at 11:00 AM

We will add YOUR favorite author or book to our Patron Picks display! Stop by Lester Public Library today.

View more patron comments are on display at the Lester Public Library's reference desk!

Check out the new video promoting Two Rivers as a place to live and work.

Friday, February 20 - 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.

From your friends at Lester Public Library!

Check out our Teen Blog:

www.lplteen1001.blogspot.com

Teen Email:  leschild@esls.lib.wi.us

All New Teen Bookcast!

What to know what new books the library has in the Young Adult Area?  Listen to the new monthly Bookcast, where teen librarian Terry will talk about what's new.

Titles discussed this month:

Bliss by Lauren Myracle
Neptune's Children by Bonnie Dobkin
Cycler by Lauren McLaughlin
Bonechiller by Graham McNamee
The Devouring by Simon Holt
Dead is a State of Mind & Dead is the New Black by Marlene Perez
Torn to Pieces by Margot McDonnell
Nothing by Robin Friedman
The Summoning by Kelly Armstrong
The Fetch by Laura Whitcomb
The Devil's Breath by David Gilman
Can You Spell Revolution by Matt Beam
Skinned by Robin Wasserman
Nathan Fox: Dangerous Times by L. Brittney

New Manga/Graphic Novels:

Fairy Tale Vol. 3 by Hiro Mashima
Boys Over Flowers Vol. 1-2 by Hana Yori Dango
The Record of a Fallen Vampire Vol 1-3 by Kyo Shirodaira
Oh My Goddess Vol. 31 by Kosuke Fujishima
Bone Volume 9 by Jeff Smith
World of Warcraft Book 1 by Walter Simonson

Saturday, February 21 10:30 AM

Join us for a morning of library fun!  Get you first library card, create a special library card holder, read stories about the library, play fun games and enjoy a snack.  This program is geared for children in 2^nd grade and younger but all are welcome to attend.  No registration required, for more information call 793-7116.

Monday, February 16 - 6:00 PM

Tonight we will be working on a YouTube commercial about the TAB.  If you love to make videos or would like to be in it, join us!  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.
 

Foreign Film Series
Tuesday, February 17 6:00 PM:  Bread & Tulips

 
Rosalba is a housewife in Pescara with teenage sons, married since 21 to a plumbing supplier whose mistress is her sister in law. When the tour bus leaves her, and her husband calls to tell her to stay put, she rebels slightly and hitchhikes toward home, deciding on a whim to continue to Venice. 2000 Directed by Silvio Soldini.  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. 

Monday, February 16 11:00 AM and Wednesday, February 25 1:00 PM

Learn how to surf the net, search for information and familiarize yourself with the World Wide Web.  Each class is designed for the very beginner and space is limited.  Please register by calling 793-7114 or by stopping by the reference desk.

Monday, February 9, 6:30 PM

Join instructor Carolee Crabb and create a variety of hand-made cards.  Cost is $7.00 to cover the cost of materials.  Participants are also asked to bring their own double stick tape and a pair of scissors.  No need to pre-register, simply pay at the door.  For more information please call the Reference Desk at 793-7114.

At the Reference desk, tell us who your favorite author is or the name of your favorite book to enter your name into a raffle for prizes.  Each week patrons with no library fines can enter a raffle for library book bags and other prizes!

Also, check out the display of staff favorites!



 

Stop by the Lester Public Library to view the Two Rivers Historical Society's collection of vintage valentines on display through the month of February.

Follow this link for more vintage valentines: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lesterpubliclibrary/sets/72157613238379245/  

Friday, February 6, 7:00-11:00 PM

Open to teens in 6th-12th grade only.  Join us for an after-hours evening at the library.  Computers, video games, snacks & hanging out with friends. Participants must be on time and stay for the entire evening.  All participants must have a permission slip to attend the late night.  Slips may be picked up at the youth desk the week before.  Only 40 spots available!  Only one slip will be given to each teen.  Emergency number during the late night:  793-7116.