May 5: Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult
Categories: Adult Programming, Book Discussion Groups, Readers Advisory
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JANUARY 24, 2008
Duct Tape Night - A Success!
Eighteen teens discovered the versitile nature of duct tape last Monday evening.
They explored duct tape creations from utilitarian:
to creative inspiration:
and the rewards of teamwork:
Categories: Teens @ LPL, Library Advocacy, Library Events
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JANUARY 23, 2008
Library Job Opening
Reference Associate
24 Hours/week -
5 Days/week Includes some nights and weekends.
$11.80/hour with paid holidays.
Skilled researcher with exceptional customer service skills wanted to provide reference assistance, create library displays and plan programs for adults.
Bachelor's degree with strong computer skills required; previous library experience strongly preferred.
Send a resume and letter of application by February 1, 2008 to the Lester Public Library 1001 Adams Street, Two Rivers, WI 54241
Categories: Wisconsin Libraries, Job Announcement
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JANUARY 22, 2008
Kite Retailer of the Year Award
Congratulations to Chow Chong of Unique Flying Objects, Two Rivers, Wisconsin, whose business was named "Kite Retailer of the Year" by the Kite Trade Association International (KTIA) at that group’s twentieth Annual Conference and Trade Show, held January 8-11 in Portland, Oregon.
Way to go, Chong!
See you at "Kites on the River" this Saturday--the ice should NOT be a problem!
Categories: Two Rivers Information, Tourism, Community Interest
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JANUARY 21, 2008
Romance is in the Air
Valentine's Day is right around the corner!
Categories: Library Displays, Readers Advisory, Romance
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JANUARY 18, 2008
Get Snowed in @ the Lester Public Library
Saturday, January 19
10:30 AM
It looks like freezing temperatures will keep us bundled up and inside this Saturday!
Join us inside the Library for a hot cup of cocoa, snow stories, songs, a snowman bookmark craft and an indoor snowball fight!
Fun for the whole family. All supplies for snowmen provided.
No registration required.
For more information call 793-7116.
Categories: Family Programming, Children Programming, Library Events
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JANUARY 17, 2008
Video Game Times
Come play video games on our big screen!
Super Smash Brothers, Mario Kart, Mario Party and more.
For teens in 6th-12th grade but younger kids who know how to play may join.
No registration required.
Tuesdays 5:30-8:15 PM January 29
Categories: Library Events, Teens @ LPL, Video Games
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JANUARY 16, 2008
Try Kellerman
Looking for a good mystery?
Try Jonathan Kellerman's Alex Deleware Series:
Categories: Library Displays, Mysteries, Readers Advisory
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JANUARY 15, 2008
Duct Tape Night
Monday, January 21 6:00 PM
After the Teen Advisory Board Meeting, come show us what you can make with duct tape. Duct tape, snacks & soda provided.
Categories: Library Events, Teens @ LPL, Family Programming
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JANUARY 14, 2008
Coming Soon!
January titles coming to LPL:
Categories: Library Displays, Readers Advisory, New Books
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JANUARY 11, 2008
Tax Forms @ LPL
Tax forms are coming in to the library! We currently have basic Federal forms; the Wisconsin State forms will be arriving towards the end of January.
Categories: Library Displays, Community Interest, Tax Information
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JANUARY 10, 2008
Two Rivers Local History
Lester Public Library offers many resources featuring Two Rivers history.
Local history research begins at LPL!
For more photos follow this link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lesterpubliclibrary/sets/72157603669814702/
Categories: Library Advocacy, Community Interest, Two Rivers Information
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JANUARY 9, 2008
Vintage Valentines on Display at LPL
The Two Rivers Historical Society is featuring vintage valentine cards in their display case at the Lester Public Library.
Stop by and take a look!
Follow this link for more photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lesterpubliclibrary/sets/72157603674088691/
Categories: Library Displays, Two Rivers Historical Society
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JANUARY 8, 2008
Visit the Hamilton Wood Type Museum
The Hamilton Wood Type Museum is a real treat! Guided tours take visitors from raw hardwood maples through the process of creating wood type in many sizes and fonts.
The machinery is impressive.
The type and presses are still used!
For more information visit their Web site: http://www.woodtype.org/
Categories: Local Attractions, Tourism, Community Interest
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JANUARY 7, 2008
Good Fun at Teen Late Night!
Everybody had a fun evening last Friday (01/04/08)! From board games, Internet use, cards, and video games on our big screen provided plenty of entertainment for a crowd of 46 teens!
For more photos, please follow this link:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lesterpubliclibrary/sets/72157603639310475/
Categories: Library Events, Teens @ LPL, After Hours
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JANUARY 4, 2008
Milwaukee Bucks Reading Challenge
January 2 – February 22
3rd-10th Grade
Sign up for the Milwaukee Bucks Reading Challenge and earn a free ticket to a game! Open to all readers in 3rd-10th grade. Simply stop by the Youth desk to register and pick up your reading sheet. Read 500 pages to earn a ticket. Readers who reach 750 pages can enter their name in drawing for an autographed basketball or a chance to participate in the game’s halftime show.
Categories: Children Programming, Children's Books, Bucks
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JANUARY 3, 2008
Congratulations Judy Goodchild!
Tuesday, January 2, 2008, marks the first day of Judy's official tenure as Two Rivers' new Parks and Recreation Director.
Judy has served as Acting Director for the past year and has made a major commitment to continuing education, overseen completion of the Community House renovation (including fund-raising), worked hard to bring Heart-a-Rama to Two Rivers, and has done it all with positive energy and enthusiasm!
Categories: Community Interest, Two Rivers Information, Tourism
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JANUARY 2, 2008
Kites on the River
Winter Kite Fest Announced
Watch for Kites on the River!
The hugely successful Kites Over Lake Michigan kite festival has expanded to a winter event. The Lakeshore's new Kites on the River will take place on January 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the West Twin River near Vet's Park and Riverside Park.
Categories: Local Events, Community Interest, Tourism
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