JANUARY 30, 2009
This Morning from Youth Services
It has been a complete year for taking 'daily' shots from Youth Services.
This will be the final photo in the set. A new 'daily' photo will soon appear on our photostream, stay tuned...
The following link will take you to the entire set; view as a slideshow and watch the seasons change along the shore of Lake Michigan: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lesterpubliclibrary/sets/72157603831234850/">www.flickr.com/photos/lesterpubliclibrary/sets/7215760383...</a>
Categories: Library Information,
Tourism,
Two Rivers Information
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JANUARY 29, 2009
Titles Arriving in February
Pick up a 'coming soon checklist' and request to have any (or all) titles listed placed on hold for you!
Categories: Library Displays,
Readers Advisory,
Library Services
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JANUARY 28, 2009
Encouraging Teens at the Lester Public Library
From the Teen Advisory Board
Computers, books, and programs
To our Teen Newsletter!
Categories: Teens @ LPL,
Library Advocacy,
Library Services
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JANUARY 27, 2009
Surviving Credit Card Debt?
Categories: Adult Programming,
Business Programming,
Two Rivers Information
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JANUARY 26, 2009
Photos from the Second Annual Kites on the River
A strong breeze held the large kites aloft.
Please follow this link to view the entire photo set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lesterpubliclibrary/sets/72157612918274113/
Categories: Community Interest,
Two Rivers Information,
Tourism
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JANUARY 23, 2009
Candlelight Ski/Hike Saturday Night!
Categories: Community Interest,
Point Beach State Forest,
Two Rivers Information
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JANUARY 23, 2009
Scope Out our January Book Displays!
Categories: Library Displays,
Readers Advisory,
Library Services
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JANUARY 22, 2009
The Six Traits of Early Literacy
Categories: Children Programming,
Early Literacy,
Library Displays
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JANUARY 21, 2009
LPL's Top 25 Books for 2008
The most popular books according to number of check-outs:
Categories: Library Advocacy,
Library Displays,
Community Interest
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JANUARY 20, 2009
Snowfall for December
According to the National Weather Lab station in Two Rivers, we received 48.7 inches of snow in December.
A good reason to enjoy a good read by the library fire!
Categories: Library Advocacy,
Community Interest,
Two Rivers Information
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JANUARY 19, 2009
Teen Advisory Board Meeting Tonight!
Categories: Teens @ LPL,
Library Events,
Library Advocacy
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JANUARY 16, 2009
Scrapbook Work Night @ LPL
Friday, January 23, 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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JANUARY 15, 2009
Foreign Film Series
Tuesday, January 20 6:00 PM: Life is Beautiful
A Jewish man has a wonderful romance with the help of his humor, but must use that same quality to protect his son in a Nazi death camp.
1997, Directed by Roberto Benigni. 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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JANUARY 15, 2009
Saturday - Get Snowed In!
Categories: Children Programming,
Library Events,
Family Programming
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JANUARY 14, 2009
Art Work by Nancian Hall on Display @ LPL
Nancian Hall captures the beauty of the lakeshore from
eagles to Egrets,
Sandstone and Petoskey Stones,
metal birds,
wire horses, Coral trees, and beehive shaped clay pots. View Nancian's art on display at the Lester Public Library through January.
Categories: Library Displays,
Art,
Local Artists
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JANUARY 13, 2009
Lioness Club Ham "N" Eggs Breakfast
Categories: Two Rivers Information,
Community Interest,
Local Events
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JANUARY 12, 2009
2008 Tax Forms
The 2008 Federal and State Tax forms are starting to arrive at Lester Public Library.
Categories: Tax Information,
Library Displays,
Library Services
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JANUARY 9, 2009
Kites on the River 2009
Join kiters from across the region as they launch kites from the frozen West Twin River, here in Two Rivers, Wisconsin!
Categories: Community Interest,
Two Rivers Information,
Tourism
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JANUARY 8, 2009
Another Round of Adult Wii
Friday, January 23, 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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JANUARY 7, 2009
Get Snowed in @ the Library
Saturday, January 17, 10:30 AM
Stories, songs, games, crafts and more! Bundle Up!
Weather permitting; we will be building snowmen on our front lawn. All materials provided. No registration required. We’ll finish the morning with hot cocoa and marshmallows.
Categories: Children Programming,
Family Programming,
Storytime
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JANUARY 6, 2009
Teen Late Night - This Friday!
Friday, January 9, 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.
Categories: Library Events,
Teens @ LPL,
Video Games
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JANUARY 5, 2009
Free Computer Class!
If you are reading this, we bet you don't need our Free Computer Class; so please tell a friend!
Categories: Adult Programming,
Library Instruction,
Library Events
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JANUARY 2, 2009
Milwaukee Bucks Reading Challenge
January 2 – February 23
The Milwaukee Bucks Reading Challenge is open to all children in 3rd-10th grades. Score a point for each page you read from a book, magazine or newspaper. Score 500 points to become an All-Star Reader. You’ll earn a voucher good for a free ticket to a Bucks home game at the Bradley Center. You choose the game...either Friday, March 13 at 7:30 PM vs. New Orleans Hornets OR Saturday, March 2 at 7:30 PM vs. Portland Trailblazers. In addition, All-Star Readers and their guests will have the opportunity to shoot a free throw on the Bucks Court after the game!
Participants who read more than 750 pages will have their names entered into a drawing for an official Milwaukee Bucks Autographed Basketball—20 kids will participate in the Halftime High Five Tunnel, 20 kids will participate in the Bucks Kortside Kids and 10 kids will be recognized on-court at halftime! Stop by the youth desk for your score card. All score cards must be turned in no later than Monday, February 23!
Categories: Children Programming,
Library Events,
Bucks
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