[Libraryevents] News from the Neenah Public Library December 2007-January 2008

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NEWS FROM THE NEENAH PUBLIC LIBRARY December 2007 - January 2008

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HOLIDAY HOURS
The library will be closed Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 22), 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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MUSIC AT THE LIBRARY
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 on banjo,
guitar and mandolin and Jon Vriesacker on fiddle. 

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TUESDAY NIGHTS ARE MOVIE NIGHTS AT THE LIBRARY! 
Tuesday, Nov. 20, 6:30 p.m.: Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (Rated G,
98 min.)
Tuesday, Dec. 4, 6 p.m.: Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (Rated
PG, 168 min.)
Tuesday, Dec. 11, 6 p.m.: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
(Rated PG-13, 138 min.)

AND 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, Dec. 3, 2 p.m.: History of NORAD (North American Aerospace
Defense Command) with David Roebke, Area Liaison for the Cold War Museum
and retiree of USAF/NORAD Air Division 
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.

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FIRST FRIDAYS AT THE LIBRARY!
Something new every month. Watch for movies, lectures AND concerts!
Programs begin at 1 p.m. Bring a bag lunch if you'd like and we'll
provide the drinks and dessert. Or, if you prefer, just come for the
dessert and the program!

Friday, Dec. 7, 1 p.m.: Married to Adventure: The Lives of Martin and
Osa Johnson. Presentation by Chelisa Herbrich, Programming Director of
Bergstrom Mahler Museum, a showing of the 1932 documentary film,
Congorilla (the first sound movie made entirely in Africa), and a
personalized tour to follow at the Bergstrom Mahler Museum of the Martin
and Osa Johnson photographic exhibit! (Transportation to the museum on
your own.)

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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 one Monday evening each month 
Monday, Nov. 19, 6:30 p.m.: Garbage Land by Elizabeth Royte
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
For information about this book club, please contact Cheryl at 886-6315.


Monday Morning Book Klatch - meets one Monday each month 
Monday, Nov. 19, 10 a.m.: Spot of Bother by Mark Haddon
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
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." 
Sunday, Dec. 16, 2 p.m.: Counting on Grace by Elizabeth Winthrop
Enrollment is limited. Call 886-6335 for more information and to
register. 

I Looked Into My Heart Poetry Circle
Thursday, Dec. 13, 1 p.m.: The Lady of Shalott by Alfred Tennyson (film)

This will be our final Poetry Circle meeting.

4-5Readers at NPL: A new book group just for fourth & fifth graders! 
Saturday, Dec. 8, 1 p.m.: Penny from Heaven by Jennifer Holm
Register at the youth desk to pick up your copy of this month's book.
Contact Youth Services at 886-6335 for details. 

For your own book clubs... Book Club to Go!
Book Club to Go: A collection of books available for checkout to local
book discussion groups. There are currently more than 50 titles in the
collection, with multiple copies of each title, some with large print
and audio editions. A list of titles is available at the
http://www.neenahlibrary.org/bc2glist.pdf or by calling the Adult
Information Desk at 886-6315. 

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Coming in 2008: Watch for a visit to the Neenah Public Library in spring
from an Oprah Book Club author and the announcement of a new "Fox Cities
Reads" title! More details in January.

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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 minutes. The program is coordinated
through Molly Johnson, Therapy Dog Community Enrichment Program
Coordinator for the Fox Valley Humane Association. Families who wish to
participate must register their child for a specific time. Reading time:
Saturday, Dec. 15. More dates in 2008! 
For more information, contact Pat at 886-6330 or
hewitt at neenahlibrary.org.

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"Give-A-Kid-A-Book" Project
Books can make a difference and so can you! Give the joy of a book to
one of the hundreds of children in our area who are most in need.
"Give-A-Kid-A-Book" is an annual project of the Neenah Public Library.
Please donate a new book, unwrapped, for children birth age to age 12,
and deliver it to the Neenah Public Library's Youth Department on or
before Dec. 14. 
Books will be distributed by Neenah's Christmas Giving Project and the
Salvation Army. 
Please call Youth Services 886-6335 or e-mail us at
youthdesk at neenahlibrary.org with any questions.

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Story Time Schedule: through Dec. 14, 2007
Babytime: Babies birth through 12 mos. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9:15
a.m.
Toddletime: Toddlers 12 mos. through 23 mos. Tuesdays and Fridays, 10:30
a.m.
Lapsit: 2-year olds with caregiver. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10
a.m.-and a new session at 9:15 a.m. on Thursdays!
Our Time: 3-, 4-, and 5-year olds without caregiver. Tuesdays, 9:15 a.m.
and Wednesdays, 1 p.m.
Storycraft: 3-, 4-, 5-, and 6-year olds without caregiver. Friday, 1:00
p.m. on the following dates: Nov. 16 and Dec. 14.
No registration! Story times are always free and open to the public!

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We're streamlining your visit to the library! You can now pick up your
own holds and check out your own items. It's fast and easy!

Try our new touch screen "self check" machines 
Check out your own items using our new self check machines. Simply
follow the instructions on the screen. Remember to bring your library
card to use the self check machines, or, if you're like some of our
customers, memorize your card number and PIN (last four numbers of your
phone number). If you're checking out DVDs from the adult department or
the holds shelf, you will need to remove the security tag or the
security case. Ask for instructions at the checkout desk if you need
assistance. 

Self Service Holds Pickup
Pick up your own holds from the shelves nearest the checkout desk! For
your privacy, holds are shelved using the last 4 letters of your last
name, the first letter of your first name and the last 3 digits from
your library card number-there will be a label on the spine with this
code. (Note: The computer will block anyone else from checking out your
item.) Items are held for 7 days. 

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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 Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22, 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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