From libraryevents at mailman.winnefox.org Wed Aug 15 11:04:02 2007 From: libraryevents at mailman.winnefox.org (libraryevents@mailman.winnefox.org) Date: Wed Aug 15 11:03:30 2007 Subject: [Libraryevents] News from the Neenah Public Library Message-ID: <9720CA43F755A148BF65B6618B90CB94013836DE@magneto.wals.local> NEWS FROM THE NEENAH PUBLIC LIBRARY September-October 2007 Please note: The library will be closed on Sunday, Sept. 3 and Monday, Sept. 4 for the Labor Day holiday. Summer hours run through the Labor Day weekend. Summer hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; closed Sunday. Winter hours resume on Tuesday, September 4. Winter hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. * * * * * * * MUSIC AT THE LIBRARY Sunday, Oct. 28, 2 p.m.: Yid Vicious Klezmer Band Join us for the traditional instrumental folk music of Yiddish culture! Yid Vicious consists of 7 band members and their musical arsenal of clarinets, saxophones, fiddle, horn, vocals, guitar, bass, mandolin, prima, drums and theremin. Described as "extravagantly entertaining" and winner of "Best World Music Artist" award of the Madison area. Sunday, Nov. 25, 2 p.m.: Lonesome Aces Bluegrass Quartet One of southern Wisconsin's finest! Featuring original bluegrass in the traditional style-with award-winning musicians John Fabke and Jon Vriesacker on fiddle. * * * * * * * * TUESDAY NIGHTS ARE MOVIE NIGHTS AT THE LIBRARY! Tuesday, Aug. 21, 6:30 p.m.: Bridge to Terabithia (Rated PG, 94 min.) Tuesday, Aug. 28, 6:30 p.m.: Wild Hogs (Rated PG-13, 100 min.) Tuesday, Sept. 11, 6:30 p.m.: Blades of Glory (Rated PG-13, 93 min.) Tuesday, Sept. 18, 6:30 p.m.: We Are Marshall (Rated PG, 131 min.) Tuesday, Oct. 23, 6:30 p.m.: Meet the Robinsons (Rated G, 95 min.) Tuesday, Oct. 30, 6:00 p.m.: Spider-Man 3 (Rated PG-13, 139 min.) Note earlier start time. Coming later this fall: Shrek the Third, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause, Hairspray, Ratatouille and Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix. Join us for free movies, free popcorn & pop and free family entertainment! For more information, contact the Reference Desk at 886-6315. * * * * * * * Kids Reading to Canines Children and dogs bond over shared stories! Kids in 1st through 4th grades can read aloud to dogs for 15 minute sessions. An introductory program will take place on Saturday, Sept. 8 at 11 a.m. Parents and kids will have a chance to meet and greet the dogs and their handlers, then the kids will make "canine crafts" while parents further discuss the program with Molly Johnson, Therapy Dog Community Enrichment Program Coordinator, Fox Valley Humane Association. Families who wish to sign up will register their child for a specific time to read to the dogs. Reading times: Saturday, Oct. 20; Saturday, Nov. 10, Saturday, Dec. 15. More dates in 2008! For more information, contact Pat at 886-6330 or hewitt@neenahlibrary.org. * * * * * * * SHAKESPEARE ON THE FOX The Neenah Public Library is participating in the Shakespeare on the Fox project in fall 2007 in conjunction with the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Lawrence University and other local organizations. The project, which brings together community groups throughout the valley, celebrates the work of William Shakespeare. Events at the library: Shakespeare on the Screen film series, introduced & facilitated by UWO Faculty. Wednesday, Sept. 19, 6:30 p.m.: Shakespeare in Love (Rated R-must be 17 to attend, 122 min.) Wednesday, Sept. 26, 6:30 p.m.: Shakespeare Behind Bars (Not rated, 93 min., documentary) Wednesday, Oct. 3, 6:30 p.m.: Forbidden Planet (Not rated, 98 min.) Wednesday, Oct. 17, 6:30 p.m.: Othello (Rated R, must be 17 to attend, 124 min.) Wednesday, Oct. 24, 6:30 p.m.: Much Ado About Nothing (Rated PG-13, 111 min.) More Shakespeare Events: Renaissance Costumes with Kathleen Donnelly Monday, Oct. 1, 2 p.m.: Renaissance Costumes with Costume Designer and UW Oshkosh Theatre Department Faculty, Kathleen Donnelly. William Shakespeare-A Discussion of Selected Sonnets with Dramatic Readings from the Plays Sunday, Oct. 21, 2 p.m.: Discussion by Poet and retired UW Oshkosh English Professor, Doug Flaherty, and actor, John Hefti. All programs are free and open to the public. Call for more information: 920-886-6315. * * * * * * ADULT AFTERNOON PROGRAMS Monday, Oct. 1, 2:00 p.m.: Renaissance Costumes with Kathleen Donnelly Renaissance Costumes with Kathleen Donnelly, Costume Designer and UW Oshkosh Theatre Department Faculty. Monday, Nov. 5, 2:00 p.m.: Save the date! Program to be announced! * * * * * * POETRY WRITING WORKSHOP with Doug Flaherty, Poet & retired UW Oshkosh Professor. Saturday, Sept. 29, 10 a.m.-12 noon Learn the basics of creative writing, how to create poetic images and construct poems with images. Registration is requested. Please contact Pat for more information at 886-6300 or by email hewitt@neenahlibrary.org. * * * * * * * READING GROUPS Readers Review - meets one Monday evening each month Monday, Aug. 20, 6:30 p.m.: Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut Monday, Sept. 17, 6:30 p.m.: I Feel Bad About My Neck by Nora Ephron Monday, Oct. 15, 6:30 p.m.: Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen For information about this book club, please contact Cheryl at 886-6315. Monday Morning Book Klatch - meets one Monday each month Monday, Aug, 20, 10 a.m.: Rattled by Debra Gallant Monday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m.: Secret River by Kate Grenville Monday, Oct. 22, 10 a.m.: The Girls by Lori Lansens Parents/caregivers are welcome to bring children 5 and under to this book discussion group. Copies of the books are available at checkout desk and at the second floor Reference Desk. Contact Nicole at 886-6315 for more information. Girlfriends Read: Just for girls & women! (Minimum age: 9) The books are written for ages 9-12, but appeal to all "girls." Enrollment is limited. Call 886-6335 for more information and to register. Sunday, Oct. 7, 2 p.m.: Carrie's War by Nina Bawden Sunday, Nov. 11, 2 p.m.: Birchbark House by Louise Erdrich I Looked Into My Heart Poetry Circle Thursday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m.: Meet Coleman Barsk in this fascinating film, preeminent translator of 13th Century Persian mystic poet, Rumi. For seven centuries, Rumi's poetry has been sung in the Islamic world. Thursday, Oct. 11, 1 p.m.: Film about American Poet Laureates Robert Pinsky, Ted Kooser, Stanley Kunitz, Robert Hass, Billy Collins and Donald Hall. The group will discuss the poetry of Stanley Kunitz. Note: This session will meet in the story hour room on first floor. Thursday, Nov. 8, 1:00 p.m.: Watch the film, The Legend of Arthur in Literature and Popular Culture, and discuss the enduring fascination with King Arthur in Britain and America since the Victorian age. Tennyson's "Idylls of the King" and other works will be highlighted. For more information on Poetry Circle, please contact Pat at 886-6330 or at hewitt@neenahlibrary.org. * * * * * * Fall Story Time Schedule: Sept. 11 - Dec. 14, 2007 Babytime: Babies birth through 12 mos. Wednesday or Thursday, 9:15 a.m. Toddletime: Toddlers 12 mos. through 23 mos. Tuesday or Friday, 10:30 a.m. Lapsit: 2-year olds with caregiver. Wednesday or Thursday, 10 a.m. Our Time: 3-, 4-, and 5-year olds without caregiver. Tuesday, 9:15 a.m. or Wednesday, 1 p.m. Storycraft: 3-, 4-, 5-, and 6-year olds without caregiver. Friday, 1 p.m. on the following dates: Sept. 14, 21, 28, Oct. 19, 26, Nov. 9, 16, Dec. 14. No registration! Story times are always free and open to the public! * * * * * * * LIBRARY HOURS Winter hours begin following the Labor Day weekend: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Summer hours begin the Memorial Day weekend and run through Labor Day weekend. Summer hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; closed Sunday. * * * * * * * * For more information about these events or for other questions about the library's programs, services or collections, please call the Adult Information Desk at 886-6315. For questions about children's services and programs, contact the Youth Desk at 886-6335. Or, visit us on the web at www.neenahlibrary.org. * * * * * * * * This library newsletter is sent to you as a public service. If you would like to unsubscribe, click on this link: http://mailman.winnefox.org/mailman/listinfo/libraryevents. 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