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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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 at neenahlibrary.org.

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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. 

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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!

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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 at neenahlibrary.org.

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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 at neenahlibrary.org.

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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!

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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. 
  
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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.
  
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