[Libraryevents] News from the Neenah Public Library January-February 2008

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NEWS FROM THE NEENAH PUBLIC LIBRARY January -February 2008 DRAFT

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HOLIDAY HOURS
The library will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (Dec. 24 and 25) and New Year's Day (Jan. 1). The library will close at 5 p.m. on New Year's Eve (Dec. 31). All other days the library will be open regular hours: 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.

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Coming in 2008: Watch for a visit to the Neenah Public Library in April from an Oprah Book Club author along with the announcement of a new "Fox Cities Reads" title! You won't want to miss this event! More details soon.

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NEENAH KIDS READ: ONE BOOK TOGETHER! 2008 KIDS COMMUNITY READING CELEBRATION FEATURING THE LAST DRAGON BY SILVANA DE MARI. WATCH FOR MORE INFORMATION! 

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MUSIC AT THE LIBRARY
Sunday, Feb. 24, 2 p.m.: North Country Drifters Western Swing Band
Western Swing music of the 1930s, 40s and 50s-including classic songs from Jimmie Rodgers, Bob Wills, Milton Brown and Ernest Tubb. Real cowboy music!

Sunday, April 6, 2 p.m.: Vale Todo Salsa Band
Cuban-New York style salsa and Latin jazz with influences from Tito Puente, Ray Barretto, Rubén Blades, Héctor Lavoe. 12-piece band with students from Lawrence University! 

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TUESDAY NIGHTS ARE MOVIE NIGHTS AT THE LIBRARY! 
Tuesday, Dec. 11, 6 p.m.: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Rated PG-13, 138 min.)

WINTER BREAK MATINEES!
Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2 p.m.: Hairspray (Rated PG, 107 min.)
Thursday, Dec. 27, 2 p.m.: Surf's Up (Rated PG, 85 min.)
Friday, Dec. 28, 2 p.m.: Transformers (Rated PG-13, 143 min.)
Saturday, Dec. 29, 2 p.m.: Stardust (Rated PG-13, 127 min.)
Sunday, Dec. 30, 2 p.m.: Arctic Tale (Rated G, 86 min.)

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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ADULT AFTERNOON PROGRAMS
Monday, Jan. 28, 2 p.m.: Bioterrorism and the Avian Flu with by Dr. Robert Dedmon
Monday, Feb. 4, 2 p.m.: Collecting, Displaying and Caring for Diecast Cars and Airplanes with David Roebke
Monday, March 3, 2 p.m.: Gone But Not Forgotten: Milwaukee's Lost Homes of Grand Avenue with John Eastberg, Director of Development from the Pabst Mansion in Milwaukee
Monday, April 7, 2 p.m.: How to Begin Collecting as a Hobby with David Roebke

Programs are free and open to all. Refreshments will be served. 

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FIRST FRIDAYS AT THE LIBRARY!
Come for lunch-time entertainment. Bring a bag lunch if you'd like and we'll provide the drinks, the dessert and the program!

Friday, Jan. 4: No program. 
Friday, Feb. 1, 1 p.m.: Mudd Creek Bluegrass Band--Live Music!
Friday, March 7, 1 p.m.: Trombone and Piano Classical Recital with Adam Luker & Emily Robida

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ANCESTORS: Genealogy classes presented by the Fox Valley Genealogical Society & Neenah Public Library Librarian, Mike Thomas
Saturday, Jan. 12, 10:30 a.m.: Introduction to Genealogy
Saturday, Feb. 9, 10:30 a.m.: Genealogy on the Internet
Saturday, Mar. 8, 10:30 a.m.: Local Genealogical Resources

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READING GROUPS 
Readers Review - meets the third Monday evening of each month 
Monday, Dec. 17, 6:30 p.m.: Crow Lake by Mary Lawson
Monday, Jan. 21, 6:30 p.m.: The Story of Lucy Gault by William Trevor
Monday, Feb. 18, 6:30 p.m.: Holy Cow: An Indian Adventure by Sarah Macdonald
Monday, March 17, 6:30 p.m.: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
For information about this book club, please contact Cheryl at 886-6315. 

Monday Morning Book Klatch - meets one Monday each month 
Monday, Dec. 17, 10 a.m.: Virgin of Small Plains by Nancy Pickard
Monday, Jan. 28, 10 a.m.: Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
Monday, Feb. 25, 10 a.m.: Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield
Monday, March 24, 10 a.m.: Kabul Beauty School by Deborah Rodriguez 
Parents/caregivers are welcome to bring children 5 and under to this book discussion group. Copies of the books are available on the second floor. 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." 
Sunday, Dec. 16, 2 p.m.: Counting on Grace by Elizabeth Winthrop
Sunday, Jan. 27, 2 p.m.: The Klipfish Code by Mary Casanova
Sunday, Feb. 24, 2 p.m.: The Saturdays by Elizabeth Enright
Enrollment is limited. Call 886-6335 for more information and to register. 

4-5Readers at NPL: A new book group just for fourth & fifth graders! 
Saturday, Jan. 5, 1 p.m.: The Star of Kazan by Eva Ibbotson
Saturday, Feb. 2, 1 p.m.: The Castle Corona by Sharon Creech
Saturday, March 1, 1 p.m.: Al Capone Does My Shirts by Gennifer Choldenko
Register at the youth desk to pick up your copy of this month's book. Contact Youth Services at 886-6335 for details. 

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Story Time Schedule: January 8 - May 23, 2008
Babytime: Babies birth through 12 mos. Wednesdays or Thursdays, 9:15 a.m.
Toddletime: Toddlers 12 mos. through 23 mos. Tuesdays or Fridays, 10:30 a.m.
Lapsit: 2-year olds with caregiver. Thursdays, 9:15 or 10 a.m.; Wednesdays, 10 a.m.
Our Time: 3-, 4-, and 5-year olds without caregiver. Tuesdays, 9:15 a.m. or Wednesdays, 1 p.m.
Storycraft: 3-, 4-, 5-, and 6-year olds without caregiver. Fridays, 1:00 p.m. on the following dates: Jan. 11, 18, 25; Feb. 8, 15, 22; March 14, 21, 28; April 11, 18, 25; May 9, 16, 23.
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.
The library will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Dec. 24 and 25, and New Year's Day, Jan. 1. The library will close at 5 p.m. on New Year's Eve, Dec. 31.
  
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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 920-886-6315. 
For questions about children's services and programs, contact the Youth Desk at 920-886-6335.  Or, visit us on the web at www.neenahlibrary.org.
  
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