From libraryevents at mailman.winnefox.org Mon Oct 15 14:56:41 2007 From: libraryevents at mailman.winnefox.org (libraryevents@mailman.winnefox.org) Date: Mon Oct 15 15:35:02 2007 Subject: [Libraryevents] NEWS FROM THE NEENAH PUBLIC LIBRARY November-December 2007 Message-ID: <9720CA43F755A148BF65B6618B90CB940138384F@magneto.wals.local> NEWS FROM THE NEENAH PUBLIC LIBRARY November-December 2007 * * * * * * * * 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: Klezmer! 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. Free concert! 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. Free concert! * * * * * * * * TUESDAY NIGHTS ARE MOVIE NIGHTS AT THE LIBRARY! Tuesday, Oct. 23, 6:30 p.m.: Meet the Robinsons (Rated G, 95 min.) Tuesday, Oct. 30, 6 p.m.: Spider-Man 3 (Rated PG-13, 139 min.) Note earlier start time. Tuesday, Nov. 6, 6:30 p.m.: Ratatouille (Rated G, 110 min.) Tuesday, Nov. 13, 6:30 p.m.: Shrek the Third (Rated PG, 92 min.) 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.) Also watch for Winter Break Matinees with the blockbuster movies Hairspray, Stardust and more! Join us for free movies, free popcorn & pop and free family entertainment! For more information, contact the Reference Desk at 886-6315. * * * * * * * DIGITAL CAMERAS: Tips for Purchasing a Digital Camera with Phil Munroe Saturday, Oct. 27, 2 p.m.: Know What You're Getting: Tips for Buying a Digital Camera Phil Munroe will arm you with information to help you purchase a digital camera, including features to look for. Phil Munroe is an attorney and amateur photographer and author of two photo essays, Windows of Worship and Three Seasons in the Sun. (Note: Phil Munroe is not affiliated with Munroe Studios.) * * * * * * ADULT AFTERNOON PROGRAMS Monday, Nov. 5, 2 p.m.: Most Haunted Locations of Wisconsin with Author and Paranormal Researcher, Chad Lewis 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 * * * * * * * FIRST FRIDAYS AT THE LIBRARY! Beginning in November, First Fridays are back. This season we'll have movies, lectures AND concerts; something new every month! 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, Nov. 2, 1 p.m.: Brian Groner, Conductor of the Fox Valley Symphony, "Music of the Tempest: Shakespeare and Jean Sibelius." Lecture with recorded examples of composer Jean Sibelius' music. 3 pairs of tickets to the Fox Valley Symphony concert, "Russian Romance," featuring Sibelius' Tempest, will be given away at the program! Concert will Saturday, Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m. at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in Appleton. Friday, Dec. 7, 1 p.m.: Married to Adventure: The Lives of Martin and Osa Johnson. Presentation by Jan Smith, Executive 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.) * * * * * * * READING GROUPS Readers Review - meets one Monday evening each month Monday, Oct. 15, 6:30 p.m.: Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen Monday, Nov. 19, 6:30 p.m.: Garbage Land by Elizabeth Royte Monday, Dec. 17, 6:30 p.m.: Crow Lake by Mary Lawson For information about this book club, please contact Cheryl at 886-6315. Monday Morning Book Klatch - meets one Monday each month Monday, Oct. 22, 10 a.m.: The Girls by Lori Lansens 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 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, Nov. 11, 2 p.m.: Birchbark House by Louise Erdrich 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, Nov. 8, 1 p.m.: The Legend of Arthur in Literature and Popular Culture (film) Tennyson's "Idylls of the King" and other works will be highlighted Thursday, Dec. 13, 1 p.m.: "The Lady of Shalott" by Alfred Tennyson (film) For more information on Poetry Circle, please contact Pat at 886-6330 or at hewitt@neenahlibrary.org. 4-5Readers@NPL: A new book group just for fourth & fifth graders! Saturday, Nov. 3, 1 p.m.: Rules by Cynthia Lord 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. * * * * * * 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, Oct. 17, 6:30 p.m.: Othello (Rated R, must be 17 or accompanied by a parent, 124 min.) Wednesday, Oct. 24, 6:30 p.m.: Much Ado About Nothing (Rated PG-13, 111 min.) 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. Music of the Tempest: Shakespeare and Jean Sibelius with Brian Groner, Conductor of the Fox Valley Symphony. Friday, Nov. 2, 1 p.m.: Lecture with recorded examples of composer Jean Sibelius' music. 3 pairs of tickets to the Fox Valley Symphony concert, "Russian Romance," featuring Sibelius' Tempest, will be given away at the program! Concert will Saturday, Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m. at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in Appleton. All programs are free and open to the public. Call for more information: 920-886-6315. * * * * * * Kids Reading to Canines Children and dogs bond over shared stories! Kids in 1st through 4th grades can read aloud to dogs for 15 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 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. * * * * * * * * "BOOFEST" SPECIAL EVENT Saturday, Oct. 20, noon: Be Careful What You Witch For. An original play by Debbie Hudson for all ages! Join us for this spooktacular event! * * * * * * 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: Oct. 19, 26, Nov. 9, 16, Dec. 14. No registration! Story times are always free and open to the public! * * * * * * * Food for Fines is back! For one week this fall, November 3-11, Neenah and Menasha libraries will again be offering "Food for Fines," a week-long amnesty to customers with overdue fines. Throughout the week, the libraries will accept non-perishable items to pay off overdue fines--$1 worth of non-perishable food will pay off $2 in fines. Food items apply toward fines only; not lost or damaged materials. No damaged or expired food items, please. All donations will be given to the Neenah-Menasha Chapter of the American Red Cross. The N-M Red Cross has an urgent need for the following items: tuna or other canned meats, peanut butter and jelly, canned fruits and vegetables, cereal and oatmeal, dry pastas and macaroni and cheese, meal helpers, personal care items (toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, etc.), powdered milk and spaghetti sauce. * * * * * * * * 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. * * * * * * * 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. 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