[Libraryevents] NEWS FROM THE NEENAH PUBLIC LIBRARY November-December 2007

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NEWS FROM THE NEENAH PUBLIC LIBRARY November-December 2007 

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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:
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!

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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.

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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.)

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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 

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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.)

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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 at neenahlibrary.org.

4-5Readers at 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. 

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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, 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. 

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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 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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"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!

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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!

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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. 

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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.
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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