[FDLPL-News] What's New @ Fond du Lac Public Library

Wed May 16 09:33:17 CDT 2007

May 12, 2007       
VOLUME 2 ISSUE 8 

Friends of Library Launch Dollars for Digitals Campaign

The Friends of the Fond du Lac Public Library have recently launched a
campaign to raise $50,000 to help the library replace and add technology in
three areas:
* Funds would purchase twelve computers for a permanent computer lab.  Two
hundred people benefited from 30 free computer classes held in 2006.  The
library is forced to borrow the equipment for each class.  Often, the
equipment is unavailable.  Having a permanent computer lab at the library
would enable the library to teach more classes.

* Most of the DVDs and CDs damaged each year could be saved with the proper
equipment.  The purchase of an RTI® disc check machine would extend the life
of these materials while saving replacement money for new purchases.

* Funds are needed to replace the library¹s 15 year old microfilm equipment.
Some units can no longer print.  New digital equipment would allow users to
print, save documents to a flash drive, or email them to their home
computer. 

In 2006 the FDL Public Library received the Library of the Year award from
the Wisconsin Library Association.  ³New and creative uses of technology²
was cited as a contributing factor in helping the library earn this award.
Your help is needed to keep your library a leader.  Please make your tax
deductible contribution today. Make your check out to the Friends of the FDL
Public Library and drop it off or mail it to the library at 32 Sheboygan
Street in FDL.  Visit the library¹s website for more information and a donor
form: www.FDLPL.org <http://www.fdlpl.org/> ; or call 929-7080.

BOOKS AT A BARGAIN  HALF PRICE SALE!

Shop the BOOKCELLAR, the used bookstore operated by the Friends of the Fond
du Lac Public Library, on Monday, May 14 from noon to 6 pm and take
advantage of the half price sale.  The store is located on the lower level
of the library and has a great selection of children¹s and adult materials
at low, low prices:
* Hardcover Books                   50 cents
* Paperbacks                            25 cents or 6 /$1.00
* Children & Teen Books           10 / $1.00
* Audiovisual Items                    50 cents

 Remember, by shopping at the BOOKCELLAR you are helping to support your
library.  

Photography Program for Teens

 <http://www.fdlpl.org/programs.html#c979> Young adults in grades 6-12 are
invited to bring their digital cameras to a photography workshop at the Fond
du Lac Public Library on Saturday, May 19, from 2:00  3:00 pm in the
Mid-States Training Room.  Staff from Best Buy will give you some practical
advice on how to effectively use all the special features of your digital
camera. You will also get tips on how to compose better pictures and enhance
your photos using a computer. Snacks will be served.  No registration is
necessary for this free class.  Call 929-7080, ext. 127 for more
information.  

Summer Hours Begin May 26

 <http://www.fdlpl.org/whatsnew.html#c981> Summer hours at the Fond du Lac
Public Library will begin Saturday, May 26th.  The library will be open on
Saturdays from 9 am to 1pm, and closed on Sundays. The library will also be
closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 28.  On weekdays the library will be
open on Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 8 pm.  Fridays the library will
be open from 9 am to 6 pm.

Kids Get a Clue @ the Library

Children ages 3-12 can join the Get a Clue @ the Library summer reading
program starting June 5 in the Children¹s Room at the Fond du Lac Public
Library, or on the Bookmobile and earn prizes for reading including a free
meal at A&W Drive-In and Country Buffet, a personal pan pizza at Pizza Hut,
and more!

It¹s no mystery why kids will want to visit the library this summer.  Look
at the evidence.  Free special events will be scheduled throughout the
summer.  Tickets for each performance must be picked up in advance in the
Children¹s Room.  Preschoolers need to be accompanied by an adult.

Special Monday Events:

June 18, 2 pm & 3:30 pm        Magic Show!  LaVerne Bakkom
June 25, 2 pm & 3:30 pm        Critter Man, Chris Langenfeld
July 9,     2pm  & 3:30 pm       Fred Turk, Musician
July 16,   2 pm & 3:30 pm       Jack Zolkowski & the Soda Pups
July 23,   2 pm & 3:30 pm       Debra Morningstar, Oneida Storyteller
July 30,   2 pm & 6:30 pm       Ken Lonnquist, Musician

Several weekly programs will be held in the Children¹s Room starting June 19
through July 25:

Summer Lunch Bunch  Ages 6-12, Tuesdays, 11:30 am  12:30 pm, Bring your
lunch.  Beverage will be provided.  Each week there will be a new mystery to
solve.

Catch a Clue Storytime  Ages 2-5, Wednesdays, 10 -10:30 am. No registration
required. Two year olds must be accompanied by an adult.

Summer Crafts Program  Ages 5-12, Wednesdays, 6:30-7:15 pm. Registration
required.

Clued-In Investigators Club  Ages 6-12, Thursdays, 1:30  2:30 pm. Become a
private eye and use clues to uncover mysteries, secret codes, and more!
Registration required.

Several contests will also be held in the Children¹s Room and on the
Bookmobile for summer fun.  For more information call 919-7080, ext. 127, or
visit the library¹s website: www.FDLPL.org <http://www.fdlpl.org/>

Summer Fun for Teens
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Teens ages 13-17 are invited to join the YNK at Your Library (You Never Know!)
summer reading program starting June 4 at the Fond du Lac Public Library.
Teens will receive prizes for reading.   Several special events and contests
just for teens will be featured throughout the summer. ³Book to Movie²
programs will be held on Friday, June 22, and Friday, July 6, from 1-4 pm.
Teens will enjoy viewing popular movies based on books.  After the movie
there will be contests, prizes, and snacks.  On Friday, July 20, from 1-3
pm, the library will host a Harry Potter Party for teens in celebration of
the latest book released in the series.  Information about these programs
and others will be posted on the bulletin board in the Teen Area at the
library throughout the summer, or visit the library¹s website at:
www.FDLPL.org <http://www.fdlpl.org/>

Buses to Books at FDL Public Library

 <http://www.fdlpl.org/whatsnew.html#c982> Buses to Books will return this
summer and is sponsored by the Fond du Lac Public Library and the Fond du
Lac City Transit. Free rides to the library and home again will be available
on Thursdays from June 14 through August 23 for children and teens, ages
6-17.   Children ages 6-9 must be accompanied on the bus by an adult. Kids
will use their library card as a bus pass.

FDL Association of Commerce Launches ACUniversity

 <http://www.fdlac.com/university.php>
The Fond du Lac Area Association of Commerce will offer a series of classes
for the business community at the Fond du Lac Public Library that begins
June 5 and continues into 2008.  Topics include customer service; connecting
with your customers online; marketing on the web; identity theft; team
building; and more.   For detailed information on classes, and to register,
visit www.fdlac.com <http://www.fdlac.com/> or call (920) 921-9500.

Flag Day Celebration & Brat Fry at Library

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library on Thursday, June 14. In celebration of Flag Day there will be a
flag raising ceremony at 11:30 am.   From 10 am to 2 pm the Friends of the
Library will have a Brats for Bytes brat fry to raise money for technology
at the library.  

We hope you visit us often to check out what¹s new at the library or online
at www.FDLPL.org <http://www.fdlpl.org/>

Pass this email along to a friend!
Fond du Lac Public Library, 32 Sheboygan Street, Fond du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 929-7080   
Hours: Monday thru Thursday  9 am  8 pm;  Friday  9 am  6 pm;  Saturday  9
am  5 pm;  Sunday  12- 4 pm

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