From libraryevents at mailman.winnefox.org Fri Jun 15 16:28:24 2007 From: libraryevents at mailman.winnefox.org (libraryevents@mailman.winnefox.org) Date: Fri Jun 15 16:32:37 2007 Subject: [Libraryevents] News from the Neenah Public Library July-August 2007 Message-ID: <9720CA43F755A148BF65B6618B90CB9401383609@magneto.wals.local> NEWS FROM THE NEENAH PUBLIC LIBRARY July-August 2007 * * * * * * * * Summer hours begin after the Memorial Day weekend and 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. * * * * * * * Thursday, June 21, 6:30 p.m. MEET ADDIE the Crime Fighting Dog! Addie, a German Shepherd, is a drug-detection canine with the Lake Winnebago Area (MEG) Unit working since 2004 to help fight drug crimes. Addie will make a personal visit to the library! See how she detects drugs. Shannon Tischer, certified Pet Dog Trainer, will also be here with her highly trained Australian Shepherds to demonstrate obedience and agility. * * * * * * * * SUMMER LIBRARY PROGRAMS Youth Department "Get a Clue @ Your Library" : June 11 - Aug. 3 Super sleuths and daring detectives are invited to join "Get a Clue @ Your Library" at the Neenah Public Library. The 2007 summer reading program is open to all young people! Families are invited to join the Read-to-Me portion of the program. We have reading programs, crafts, storytimes, prizes, performers, book groups-fun and exciting events for all ages! And Tuesday evening programs for families! Registration begins June 11. All activities are free and open to the public! Mysteries await you! Find clues, solve mysteries and puzzles, and enjoy other activities during "Get a Clue @ Your Library" Summer Reading Program! Book Groups: new this summer! Registration is required. Contact the Youth Department at 886-6335 for more information. Library Detectives: For kids going into 2nd grade Reading Sleuths: For kids going into 3rd and 4th grades Clue Chasers: For kids going into 5th and 6th grades Youth Department Storytimes and Book Club Events - June 11 through Aug. 3 Mondays 2 p.m.: Library Detectives Book Group (June 18, 25, July 9, 16, 23, 30) 6:30 p.m.: Lullaby time (for children birth-23 months with caregiver) Tuesdays 10 a.m.: Our Time (storytime for children ages 3-5 without caregiver) 6:30 p.m.: Family Time (Special performances including magic, music, storytelling, reptiles and more. No program July 3rd.) Wednesdays 9:15 a.m.: Babytime (for babies birth-12 months with caregiver) 10 a.m.: Lapsit (for children 2 years old with caregiver) 1 p.m.: Our Time (for children 3-5 years without caregiver) 2 p.m.: Reading Sleuths Book Group (June 20, 27, July 18, Aug. 1) Thursdays 9:15 a.m.: Toddletime (for toddlers 12-23 months with caregiver) 10 a.m.: Lapsit (for children 2 years old with caregiver) 2 p.m.: Clue Chasers Book Group (June 21, July 12, Aug. 2) Fridays 9:15 a.m.: Toddletime (for toddlers 12-23 months with caregiver) 11 a.m.: Art Time (Story & art project for children ages 3-5 years) 1 p.m.: Art Time (Story & art project for children ages 6-8 years) Special Events & Family Nights Tuesday, June 19, 6:30 p.m.: Casey & Greg! Enthusiastic musicians play guitars, mandolin, harmonica and sing in beautiful harmony. Tuesday, June 26, 6:30 p.m.: La Cuentista Lista/The Clever Storyteller with Kay Elmsley Weeden. Stories that promote reading and celebrate diversity. A multicultural and multilingual program. Tuesday, July 10, 6:30 p.m.: Frogs & Toads with Randy Korb. Children will experience toads and frogs by holding, feeding and listening to them, from tiny spring peepers to big bullfrogs. Tuesday, July 17, 1 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.: Comedy & Magic with Jeffrey McMullen. Jeffrey will tickle your funnybone with over 25 years of experience in family entertainment. Tuesday, July 24, 6:30 p.m.: Will & Branch. "Will and Branch are the best kind of musicians-making everything they play their own, while acknowledging the tradition from which the music comes." Tuesday, July 31, 6:30 p.m.: Debra Morningstar, Oneida Storyteller. Debra weaves tribal teachings, songs, and stories into an entertaining and educational cultural presentation. Friday, Aug. 3, 1:00 p.m.: Bob Kann-Storyteller, Juggler, Magician. Our final program of the summer! Kann dramatizes stories from contemporary children's literature, tells folktales from around the world, and juggles everything but the kitchen sink! Please note: Only the book groups require registration. And, everything is free! Please call the Youth Department with questions at 886-6335. Adult Department Join us for the 7th annual adult summer reading program, "Get a Clue @ Your Library!" The program will run from Monday, June 11 through Saturday, August 4. Register in person, at the library or online at http://www.neenahlibrary.org/adultsummer.htm. For every book read, fill out a slip online or drop it off at the library to be entered in weekly drawings. Weekly prizes include autographed hardcover books. There will also be a final drawing for grand prizes which includes a digital camera. Call the Adult Reference Desk at 886-6315 for more information. * * * * * * * * TUESDAY NIGHT MOVIES RETURN IN AUGUST! Tuesday, Aug. 7, 6:30 p.m.: Arthur and the Invisibles, Rated PG, 94 minutes Tuesday, Aug. 14, 6:30 p.m.: Astronaut Farmer, Rated PG, 104 minutes Tuesday, Aug. 21, 6:30 p.m.: Bridge to Terabithia, Rated PG, 94 minutes Tuesday, Aug. 28, 6:30 p.m.: Wild Hogs, Rated PG-13, 100 minutes Coming this fall: Spider-Man 3, Meet the Robinsons, Shrek the Third, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, Santa Claus 3! * * * * * * * * READING GROUPS Readers Review - meets one Monday evening each month Monday, June 18, 6:30 p.m.: The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan (nonfiction) Monday, July 16, 6:30 p.m.: The Kitchen Boy by Robert Alexander Monday, Aug. 20, 6:30 p.m.: Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut For information about this book club, please contact Nicole at 886-6315. Monday Morning Book Klatch - meets one Monday each month Monday, June 18, 10 a.m.: Once Upon a Day by Lisa Tucker Monday, July 23, 10 a.m.: March by Geraldine Brooks Monday, Aug, 20, 10 a.m.: Rattled by Debra Gallant Parents/caregivers are welcome to bring children 5 and under. 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) Enrollment is limited for this group. Call 886-6335 for more information and to register. Tuesday, June 26, 7 p.m.: Saffy's Angel by Hilary McKay Tuesday, July 31, 7 p.m.: Permanent Rose by Hilary McKay * * * * * * * * Coming this fall: "Shakespeare on the Fox" events at the library. Watch for details later this summer! Also watch for Sunday concerts: Yid Vicious Klezmer Band (traditional instrumental folk music of Yiddish culture) in October and Lonesome Aces Bluegrass Quartet in November. * * * * * * * * LIBRARY HOURS 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. * * * * * * * * INFORMATION 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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