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Book Discussion Group
(09/01/2010)
This month’s selection: Sunflowers by Sheramy Bundrick
Next month’s selection: Cream City Chronicles: Stories of Milwaukee’s Past by John Gurda
This group meets the first Wednesday of every month at 4:00 PM and is open to the public. Meetings are held once a month and last about an hour. No registration is required; you may attend as many meetings as you wish. If you would like to reserve a copy of this month's selection, please call
793-8888.
DEPARTMENT: Lester Public Library
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1st Step Story Time
(09/02/2010)
1st Step is a fun, interactive program for children 1½ to 3 years old and their caregivers. Throughout the program, toddlers will be exposed to a wide variety of music & movement activities, sign language, letter/word identification, numbers, colors, shapes, and other pre-literacy activities. Instructors will also share appropriate books, songs, and activities with caregivers for use at home.
Each 1st Step class consists of a 30 minute activity session followed by 30 minutes of free-play time. Caregivers should wear loose comfortable clothing and are strongly encouraged to be silly, sit on the floor, sing loudly and have fun!
1st Step meets once a week for 8 weeks from August 12 – September 30. Class size is limited so please register by calling 793-7116.
DEPARTMENT: Lester Public Library
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Story Circles: Birthdays
(09/08/2010)
Story Circles are a time for people of all ages to recall memories, reminisce and share history and life experiences orally. Share forgotten details with your peers or bring history to life for a younger generation. Come share your story and listen to others share theirs.
This month’s topic: Birthdays - Was your birthday a special occasion? How did you celebrate your birthday? Are there any birthdays that you remember as being extra special? How did your family celebrate milestone birthdays like 16th or 21st birthdays? Refreshments will be provided.
No registration necessary. See Susie at the Reference Desk for details or call 793-7114.
DEPARTMENT: Lester Public Library
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1st Step Story Time
(09/09/2010)
1st Step is a fun, interactive program for children 1½ to 3 years old and their caregivers. Throughout the program, toddlers will be exposed to a wide variety of music & movement activities, sign language, letter/word identification, numbers, colors, shapes, and other pre-literacy activities. Instructors will also share appropriate books, songs, and activities with caregivers for use at home.
Each 1st Step class consists of a 30 minute activity session followed by 30 minutes of free-play time. Caregivers should wear loose comfortable clothing and are strongly encouraged to be silly, sit on the floor, sing loudly and have fun!
1st Step meets once a week for 8 weeks from August 12 – September 30. Class size is limited so please register by calling 793-7116.
DEPARTMENT: Lester Public Library
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Teen Late Night
(09/10/2010)
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 beginning August 30. Only 40 spots available! Only one slip will be given to each teen, participants must pick up their own slip. Emergency number during the late night: 793-7116.
DEPARTMENT: Lester Public Library
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1st Step Storytime
(09/13/2010)
1st Step is a fun, interactive program for children 1½ to 3 years old and their caregivers. Throughout the program, toddlers will be exposed to a wide variety of music & movement activities, sign language, letter/word identification, numbers, colors, shapes, and other pre-literacy activities. Instructors will also share appropriate books, songs, and activities with caregivers for use at home.
Each 1st Step class consists of a 30 minute activity session followed by 30 minutes of free-play time. Caregivers should wear loose comfortable clothing and are strongly encouraged to be silly, sit on the floor, sing loudly and have fun! 1st Step meets once a week for 8 weeks from September 13 – November 8. Class size is limited so please register by calling 793-7116.
DEPARTMENT: Lester Public Library
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Card Making Class
(09/13/2010)
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.
DEPARTMENT: Lester Public Library
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Strictly Fiction Book Club
(09/13/2010)
This month’s selection: The Last Witchfinder by James Morrow
Next month’s selection: Frankenstein by Mary Shelly
The Strictly Fiction Book Club will focus on genre fiction such as mystery, science fiction, fantasy, and romance. Meetings are held once a month and last about an hour.
No registration is required; you may attend as many meetings as you wish. If you would like to reserve a copy of this month's selection, please call 793-8888.
DEPARTMENT: Lester Public Library
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1st Step Story Time
(09/16/2010)
1st Step is a fun, interactive program for children 1½ to 3 years old and their caregivers. Throughout the program, toddlers will be exposed to a wide variety of music & movement activities, sign language, letter/word identification, numbers, colors, shapes, and other pre-literacy activities. Instructors will also share appropriate books, songs, and activities with caregivers for use at home.
Each 1st Step class consists of a 30 minute activity session followed by 30 minutes of free-play time. Caregivers should wear loose comfortable clothing and are strongly encouraged to be silly, sit on the floor, sing loudly and have fun!
1st Step meets once a week for 8 weeks from August 12 – September 30. Class size is limited so please register by calling 793-7116.
DEPARTMENT: Lester Public Library
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1st Step Storytime
(09/20/2010)
1st Step is a fun, interactive program for children 1½ to 3 years old and their caregivers. Throughout the program, toddlers will be exposed to a wide variety of music & movement activities, sign language, letter/word identification, numbers, colors, shapes, and other pre-literacy activities. Instructors will also share appropriate books, songs, and activities with caregivers for use at home.
Each 1st Step class consists of a 30 minute activity session followed by 30 minutes of free-play time. Caregivers should wear loose comfortable clothing and are strongly encouraged to be silly, sit on the floor, sing loudly and have fun! 1st Step meets once a week for 8 weeks from September 13 – November 8. Class size is limited so please register by calling 793-7116.
DEPARTMENT: Lester Public Library
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Foreign Film Series: Departures
(09/21/2010)
A cellist named Diago comes to the rueful conclusion that he’s not talented enough to make a career as a musician; having just returned to his hometown with his wife Mika, he answers a job ad for what he thinks must be a travel agency... only to discover the company prepares bodies to be placed in coffins. Fearful of his wife’s response, he hides his new job--but as he grows to appreciate his boss and the affect that the humbling ceremony of cleaning and dressing the deceased has on their families, Diago discovers that he might have a calling. No registration required.
We’ll provide popcorn, bring your own beverage. This program is open to adults 18 years of age and older. For more information call the Reference Desk at (920)793-7114.
DEPARTMENT: Lester Public Library
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Story Time
(09/21/2010)
September 21: In My Pocket
September 28: Yeah for Grandparents!
Stories, songs, games, crafts and more! Tuesday story times are geared for kids 5 and under but all are welcome to attend. No registration required.
DEPARTMENT: Lester Public Library
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Play Group
(09/22/2010)
Looking for a way to get out of the house and meet people? Join us in our spacious community room for a morning of FREE PLAY and adult conversation at the library. Open to families with children 4 and under. No need to register– flexible and fun, age appropriate snacks and toys provided between 9:30-11:00 AM.
DEPARTMENT: Lester Public Library
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Teen Advisory Board Meeting
(09/22/2010)
The Teen Advisory Board is made up of 6th-12th graders who help to choose materials and plan programs for the Teen area of the library. If you are interested in becoming a member of TAB, contact Terry at 793-7116 or simply come to the next meeting. Participation in the Teen Advisory Board can count towards high school community service hours.
DEPARTMENT: Lester Public Library
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The Maze: Teen Event
(09/22/2010)
There is only one way in and one way out – do you have what it takes to solve The Maze? Join teens in 6th-12th grade as you compete to solve our life-size grid maze. A test of memory, the path becomes more and more difficult as the night goes on - beginning with simple steps forward to more complex diagonals, backwards, and more! Snacks and soda provided, no registration required.
DEPARTMENT: Lester Public Library
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1st Step Story Time
(09/23/2010)
1st Step is a fun, interactive program for children 1½ to 3 years old and their caregivers. Throughout the program, toddlers will be exposed to a wide variety of music & movement activities, sign language, letter/word identification, numbers, colors, shapes, and other pre-literacy activities. Instructors will also share appropriate books, songs, and activities with caregivers for use at home.
Each 1st Step class consists of a 30 minute activity session followed by 30 minutes of free-play time. Caregivers should wear loose comfortable clothing and are strongly encouraged to be silly, sit on the floor, sing loudly and have fun!
1st Step meets once a week for 8 weeks from August 12 – September 30. Class size is limited so please register by calling 793-7116.
DEPARTMENT: Lester Public Library
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1st Step Storytime
(09/27/2010)
1st Step is a fun, interactive program for children 1½ to 3 years old and their caregivers. Throughout the program, toddlers will be exposed to a wide variety of music & movement activities, sign language, letter/word identification, numbers, colors, shapes, and other pre-literacy activities. Instructors will also share appropriate books, songs, and activities with caregivers for use at home.
Each 1st Step class consists of a 30 minute activity session followed by 30 minutes of free-play time. Caregivers should wear loose comfortable clothing and are strongly encouraged to be silly, sit on the floor, sing loudly and have fun! 1st Step meets once a week for 8 weeks from September 13 – November 8. Class size is limited so please register by calling 793-7116.
DEPARTMENT: Lester Public Library
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Story Time
(09/28/2010)
September 21: In My Pocket
September 28: Yeah for Grandparents!
Stories, songs, games, crafts and more! Tuesday story times are geared for kids 5 and under but all are welcome to attend. No registration required.
DEPARTMENT: Lester Public Library
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Teen Open Wii
(09/28/2010)
Come play the Wii on our big screen with other teens in 6th-12th grade. A variety of games to choose from, come anytime between 5:30 and 8:15 PM. Participants are welcome to bring their own Wii remote. You can also bring your DS—we have Wi-Fi! No registration required.
DEPARTMENT: Lester Public Library
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Play Group
(09/29/2010)
Looking for a way to get out of the house and meet people? Join us in our spacious community room for a morning of FREE PLAY and adult conversation at the library. Open to families with children 4 and under. No need to register– flexible and fun, age appropriate snacks and toys provided between 9:30-11:00 AM.
DEPARTMENT: Lester Public Library
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1st Step Story Time
(09/30/2010)
1st Step is a fun, interactive program for children 1½ to 3 years old and their caregivers. Throughout the program, toddlers will be exposed to a wide variety of music & movement activities, sign language, letter/word identification, numbers, colors, shapes, and other pre-literacy activities. Instructors will also share appropriate books, songs, and activities with caregivers for use at home.
Each 1st Step class consists of a 30 minute activity session followed by 30 minutes of free-play time. Caregivers should wear loose comfortable clothing and are strongly encouraged to be silly, sit on the floor, sing loudly and have fun!
1st Step meets once a week for 8 weeks from August 12 – September 30. Class size is limited so please register by calling 793-7116.
DEPARTMENT: Lester Public Library
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Gone Fishing
(09/11/2010)
Enjoy the fun of fishing! Co-sponsored by the Shoto Conservation Club.
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
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Middle School Dance & Activity Night
(09/11/2010)
Join the fun - Visit with friends!
The teen center is open, dancing, music, and other activities are available for grades 5-8.
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
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Adult Lap Swim
(09/20/2010)
A chance to swim laps.
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
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Adult Lap Swim
(09/22/2010)
A chance to swim laps.
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
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