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Summer Reading incentives are not just for kids!

There is still time to sign up for the Adults- Buzz Off! I'm Reading - is still going strong with two months left.

Write your first review and receive a bobble bee pen! For every review you write, we put your name in for our weekly drawing of gift cards and a chance at our grand prize - $100.00 gasoline gift card!

Cool City Classic Car Cruise travels through Manitowoc and Two Rivers. Cruise leaves Silver Creek Park in Manitowoc and ends at Neshotah Park in Two Rivers, nearly 400 cars participated in this cruise in 2007.

Cruisers assemble at Silver Creek Park beginning at 4 pm and the cruise leaves at 6 pm. Entertainment, food and refreshments available in Neshotah Park, 794-1351 or 794-1482, www.trmainstreet.org

Celebrate the Birthplace of the Ice Cream Sundae in beautiful downtown Two Rivers, Wisconsin!

Ice Cream Sundae Thursday in Central Park
June 26
Coldstone Creamery Sundaes ~ 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Daisy's Clown Patch Show ~ 5:30 in the Bandshell
Children's Sundae Eating Contest ~ 6:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Two Rivers Municipal Band Concert ~ 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Please follow this link for more information: http://www.tworiverseconomicdevelopment.org/relocation/history-sundae.htm

Wednesday, June 25 1:30 PM

There are still four home games left for Polar Bears baseball at Walsh Field in Two Rivers, Wisconsin. Not a bad way to spend a summer evening!

Come be amazed by comedy juggler Truly Remarkable Loon! Balls, bean bags, clubs, flaming torches—there isn’t much that Loon can’t handle. Plenty of laughter, audience participation and fun for the whole family; this program will be held outdoors on the library’s front lawn so bring your lawn chairs and blankets! In the case of rain, this program will be moved indoors. 

Immediately following the program, the Two Rivers Recreation Department will host a Kid’s Night with fun games, music and prizes. 

No registration required

Yesterday Lester Public Library hosted the Edible Fear Factor program for teens. A ton of fun and nobody lost their lunch!

Please follow this link for more photos:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lesterpubliclibrary/sets/72157605706899166/

Summer Reading is well under way at Lester Public Library - there is still plenty of time to sign up for summer incentives and fun, for kids and adults alike!

Over 60 people participated in yesterday's Bug Stamp program!

For more Lester Public Library Summer Reading 2008 photos, please follow this link:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lesterpubliclibrary/sets/72157605044879636/

Thursday, June 19th at 1:00 pm!

Registration required.

How’s your stomach?  Do you think you could eat Sardines? Jell-O & ketchup? Could you drink a glass of clam juice?  How about a chocolate covered cricket or a sour cream and onion meal worm? Come compete with other teens in 6th-12th grade in the library’s Edible Fear Factor—I Dare You!  Prizes for the teens who can eat anything.

Coming in July - place your holds soon!

That's right, use your Book Bucks to pay off fines! It is easy and you GET to read a great book!

Fireworks at dusk, Walsh Field, Two Rivers, Wisconsin. Friday, July 4, 2008.

Always a great show!

Stories, songs, crafts and more for children infant through 1st grade.  No registration required, all are welcome.  Call 793-7116 for more information.

Tuesdays 10:00 AM
Wednesdays 6:30 PM

Here is the line-up:

June 24 & 25: Ladybug, Ladybug

July 1 & 2: Crazy Caterpillars   
         
July 8 & 9: Beautiful Fliers

July 15: Buzzing Bumblebees - w/Barry Pankratz & his bees!

July 22 & 23: Backyard Safari            
July 29 & 30: Beetle Bop

Tom Pease performed in Lester Public Library's front yard yesterday!

Over 300 kids, parents and librarians participated by singing, clapping and yes, showing off their belly buttons!

For more photos of Lester Public Library's Summer Reading Programs please follow this link:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lesterpubliclibrary/sets/72157605044879636/

The summer season for fantastic events in Manitowoc County is well under way!

Last weekend was 'Thunder on the Lakeshore' airshow held at the Manitowoc County Airport. Even though the two-day event was shortened due to fog on Sunday, the show on Saturday was amazing!

For more photos, please follow this link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lesterpubliclibrary/sets/72157605547036257/

Our Summer Reading Program is enhanced by sponsors providing prizes for our young readers. A big thank you for being a part of our exciting summer line-up!

Thursday, June 12, 1:00 PM

Everyone can participate; forms are at the Reference Desk.

Write a two line review of the book you just completed reading, rate it and turn in the slip. For each review turned in your name is entered for prize drawings.

Your ratings and reviews of favorite (and not-so-favorite) will be on display to share with all Two Rivers readers!

At stake - a $100.00 gasoline gift card!

Great deals on books, movies, magazines, and some special surprises! Stop in and BUY BOOKS!

Saturday June 28, 2008  9 AM - 5 PM rain or shine on Washington Street downtown Two Rivers!


For more information please call:
Event Chairpersons: Rick & Colleen Inman 794-1351
or the Two Rivers Main Street office: 794-1482

The Florence Barber Fan Collection is on display at Lester Public Library through June courtesy of the Two Rivers Historical Society.

Local cruise aboard the historic S.S. Badger on beautiful Lake Michigan. Big ship, party atmosphere, and a nice day - you can't beat this for fun in Manitowoc County Wisconsin!

'The S.S. Badger is unusual in that it is a registered historical site in two states. The Michigan Historical Commission and the Wisconsin Historical commission each named the Badger as a registered historical site in 1997'. (from Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_Badger )

For more information and schedules please follow this link: http://www.ssbadger.com/newhome.aspx