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The bookshelves are a mess and we’re looking for volunteers age 15 and up, to help put things in order and then eat pizza after! Please call 793-7114 to sign up so we know how much pizza to order. Pizza provided by the Friends of the Lester Public Library.

Saturday, April 12 10:00-2:00 PM

Children’s Book Sale will be located in the library community room during regular library hours. Patrons wishing to donate books may drop them off at the library. All proceeds from the sale go to the Friends of the Lester Public Library who help raise money for special projects and materials. Volunteers are always welcome!

Please call Jeff at 793-7104 for more information on becoming a Friend of the Library.

The conference ends Saturday, March 29, 2008.

The Two Rivers City Council held a special meeting on Monday, March 24, focusing on the 17th Street Bridge.

This 6:00 PM meeting included a forum for public input, and was broadcast live on Charter Cable Channel 19.

The deteriorated condition of this bridge presents a major infrastructure investment decision that must be made by the City Council.

Now is the time for input from the community...

City Manager's recommendation: Commit to a New Bridge and Move Forward

"I strongly recommend that the City make a commitment to proceeding with the full design of a new bridge, and get on with this project, replacing the bridge in 2010-11."

City Council approved, on a 6-3 vote, to proceed with engineering design services, the first step in moving this project forward.

Two Rivers City Manager Greg Buckley can be contacted by calling 920-793-5532, or by e-mailing grebuc@two-rivers.org.

Then visit Lester Public Library to get all the information you need to get a jump start on your gardens!

Bill, thanks for your dedication to the City of Two Rivers over the past thirty years! You will be missed. 

Happy trails!

Yesterday, March 19th, marked my first year anniversary as Lester Public Library's director. It was also my first year as a library director, period. I have learned so much this past year and intend to keep learning every day. I am fortunate to have landed in Two Rivers, its natural beauty and the people make this a wonderful place to live. Not to mention the library enjoys solid support from the entire community!

Thanks everybody and here's to many more!

Last Monday night 18 teens gathered at Lester Public Library to play the popular game Texas Hold ' em. Snacks, soft drinks and special prizes for high hands and tournament champs made for a good time and teens asking for another round!

City Council passed a resolution honoring Two Rivers native and nationally known artist Lester Bentley for his contributions to the culture of Two Rivers, Wisconsin and the Nation as portrait artist.

City Council President Mark Matthews, Lester Bentley Committee Member Nan Webster, Lester Bentley Committee Member Gail Fox, and City Manager Greg Buckley

Also noted at last night's City Council Meeting was the Governor's proclamation designating March 29th as Lester Bentley Day in the state of Wisconsin.

The McDowell Choir will perform in a celebration on March 29th at the Two Rivers Community House marking what would have been Bentley's 100th birthday.

Neysa, shelver extraordinaire, is in the spirit of St. Patrick's Day and ready to put those books on the shelves!

Last Saturday's family program - Dr. Seuss on the Loose! - was well attended and good fun for all!

For more photos follow this link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lesterpubliclibrary/sets/72157604129546173/

Read them in order! A good mystery series to take you well into spring.

Visit Lester Public Library to learn more about Girl Scouts!

We invite our patrons to participate in our We the People Bookshelf, Pursuit of Happiness, displays through March.

Adults can pick out their favorite books and topics and put them on display and watch them get checked out and read by friends and neighbors.

Kids can draw what makes them happy and turn it in to a librarian who will then put it on display for everyone to enjoy!

There were games, video, computer and board - snacks and general fun at last Friday's Teen Late Night. One more coming up in April, stay tuned.

Visit Lester Public Library and view Vicki Houghton's beautiful quilt work on display through March.