1st Step Story Time
(02/01/2010)
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.
DEPARTMENT: Lester Public Library
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Strictly Fiction Book Club
(02/01/2010)
This month's selection: Appaloosa by Robert B. Parker
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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Story Time
(02/02/2010)
Stories, songs, games, crafts and more! Tuesday story times are geared for kids 2-4 years old, Wednesday story times are geared for 4-7 years old but all are welcome to attend. No registration required.
DEPARTMENT: Lester Public Library
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Book Discussion Group
(02/03/2010)
This month's selection: Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout
This group meets the first Wednesday of every month at 4:00PM 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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New Play Group
(02/03/2010)
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. Begins Wednesday, January 6 - come as often as you like!
DEPARTMENT: Lester Public Library
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Story Time
(02/03/2010)
Stories, songs, games, crafts and more! Tuesday story times are geared for kids 2-4 years old, Wednesday story times are geared for 4-7 years old but all are welcome to attend. No registration required.
DEPARTMENT: Lester Public Library
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Babygarten
(02/04/2010)
Babygarten is much more than a play group! Infants and their caregivers will share nursery rhymes, songs, and books but also get a chance to make fun projects that demonstrate the babies’ developmental milestones - usually a homemade toy or a baby book item.
Many projects and activities will emphasize the importance of reading to babies AND parents will learn how to do this most effectively. Each instructor will also share insight about infant development and parenting. The class concludes with a free play period. Program meets once a week for 6 weeks.
DEPARTMENT: Lester Public Library
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Teen Late Night
(02/05/2010)
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 January 25. 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 Story Time
(02/08/2010)
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.
DEPARTMENT: Lester Public Library
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Card Making Class
(02/08/2010)
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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Story Time
(02/09/2010)
Stories, songs, games, crafts and more! Tuesday story times are geared for kids 2-4 years old, Wednesday story times are geared for 4-7 years old but all are welcome to attend. No registration required.
DEPARTMENT: Lester Public Library
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New Play Group
(02/10/2010)
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. Begins Wednesday, January 6 - come as often as you like!
DEPARTMENT: Lester Public Library
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Story Time
(02/10/2010)
Stories, songs, games, crafts and more! Tuesday story times are geared for kids 2-4 years old, Wednesday story times are geared for 4-7 years old but all are welcome to attend. No registration required.
DEPARTMENT: Lester Public Library
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Babygarten
(02/11/2010)
Babygarten is much more than a play group! Infants and their caregivers will share nursery rhymes, songs, and books but also get a chance to make fun projects that demonstrate the babies’ developmental milestones - usually a homemade toy or a baby book item.
Many projects and activities will emphasize the importance of reading to babies AND parents will learn how to do this most effectively. Each instructor will also share insight about infant development and parenting. The class concludes with a free play period. Program meets once a week for 6 weeks.
DEPARTMENT: Lester Public Library
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1st Step Story Time
(02/15/2010)
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.
DEPARTMENT: Lester Public Library
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Free Internet Class
(02/15/2010)
Learn how to surf the net, search for information and familiarize yourself with the World Wide Web. Each class is designed for the very beginner and space is limited. Please register by calling 793-7114 or by stopping by the reference desk.
DEPARTMENT: Lester Public Library
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Teen Advisory Board
(02/15/2010)
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 meeting.
DEPARTMENT: Lester Public Library
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Teen Chocolate Olympics
(02/15/2010)
Attention all 6th-12th graders! Join us for an evening of chocolate fun. Relay races, pie eating contests, M&M sorting and more! Bring your appetites and your friends. No registration required.
DEPARTMENT: Lester Public Library
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Foreign Film Series: Valentin
(02/16/2010)
An eight-year-old boy named Valentin living with his grandmother in Buenos Aires in the late 1960s discovers that his family has problems that only he can solve. Specifically, he dreams of being reunited with his mother, who is separated from Valentin's abusive father who uses him to attract new girlfriends like the attractive Leticia, whom Valentin himself befriends.
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
(02/16/2010)
Stories, songs, games, crafts and more! Tuesday story times are geared for kids 2-4 years old, Wednesday story times are geared for 4-7 years old but all are welcome to attend. No registration required.
DEPARTMENT: Lester Public Library
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New Play Group
(02/17/2010)
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. Begins Wednesday, January 6 - come as often as you like!
DEPARTMENT: Lester Public Library
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Story Time
(02/17/2010)
Stories, songs, games, crafts and more! Tuesday story times are geared for kids 2-4 years old, Wednesday story times are geared for 4-7 years old but all are welcome to attend. No registration required.
DEPARTMENT: Lester Public Library
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Babygarten
(02/18/2010)
Babygarten is much more than a play group! Infants and their caregivers will share nursery rhymes, songs, and books but also get a chance to make fun projects that demonstrate the babies’ developmental milestones - usually a homemade toy or a baby book item.
Many projects and activities will emphasize the importance of reading to babies AND parents will learn how to do this most effectively. Each instructor will also share insight about infant development and parenting. The class concludes with a free play period. Program meets once a week for 6 weeks.
DEPARTMENT: Lester Public Library
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Hatrack Storytellers Inc.
(02/20/2010)
Join special guests the Hatrack Storytellers Inc. for a morning of stories, laughter and fun. Five accomplished storytellers will share a variety of stories through Readers Theater. Storytelling at its finest—you won’t want to miss it!
This program is for children of all ages and their families and will last approximately 30 minutes, no registration required.
DEPARTMENT: Lester Public Library
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1st Step Story Time
(02/22/2010)
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.
DEPARTMENT: Lester Public Library
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