From libraryevents at mailman.winnefox.org Tue Jan 15 11:41:31 2008 From: libraryevents at mailman.winnefox.org (libraryevents@mailman.winnefox.org) Date: Tue Jan 15 11:53:48 2008 Subject: [Libraryevents] News from the Neenah Public Library February-March 2008 Message-ID: <9720CA43F755A148BF65B6618B90CB9401383A14@magneto.wals.local> NEWS FROM THE NEENAH PUBLIC LIBRARY February-March 2008 * * * * * * * NEENAH KIDS READ ONE BOOK TOGETHER! 2008 KIDS COMMUNITY READING CELEBRATION FEATURING THE LAST DRAGON BY SILVANA DE MARI. All youth of Neenah (ages 9-12) and their families are invited to read one exceptional book together-to celebrate the power of books to enrich our lives! Register to read The Last Dragon and receive a free dragon finger puppet. Copies of the book are available at the Youth Services Desk. The program begins Feb. 1. Watch for dragon craft programs and book discussion groups, too! Contact the Youth Services Desk at 886-6335 for more information. * * * * * * * * Author Alice Hoffman will be coming to Neenah Public Library on Friday, April 18 at 10:00 a.m. Bestselling novelist Alice Hoffman has published twenty novels for adults and several books for children and young adults. Her novels have received mention as notable books of the year by New York Times and Los Angeles Times. Her book, Here on Earth, was an Oprah Book Club selection. The newest "Fox Cities Reads" titles, both by Alice Hoffman, are Blackbird House and Green Angel. Copies of the books are available at the library. Don't miss this event! Seating is limited; first come, first served. * * * * * * * * MUSIC AT THE LIBRARY Friday, Feb. 1, 1 p.m.: Mudd Creek Bluegrass Band. Part of the "First Fridays" series of programs. 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! Friday, March 7, 1 p.m.: Adam Luker and Emily Robida: Trombone and Piano Recital. A "First Fridays" program. Sunday, March 16, 2 p.m.: "Eau-de-vie! Au dela! I very much like this game of love": Songs of Honegger, Debussy, Poulenc and Massenet with Karen Leigh-Post, mezzo soprano; Tad Hardin, piano; assisted by Emily Fink, soprano. Friday, April 4, 1 p.m.: Bass and Piano Recital with Mark Urness and Mary Van De Loo. A "First Fridays" program. 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, Rub?n Blades, Eddie Palmieri, Chucho Vald?s, H?ctor Lavoe. 12-piece band with students from Lawrence University! Friday, May 2, 1 p.m.: Elizabeth and Lee Tomboulian: Sounds of Brazil! This season's last "First Friday" program. Refreshments served at all concerts. Concerts are always free and open to the public. * * * * * * * 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. * * * * * * * 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, Feb. 1, 1 p.m.: Mudd Creek Bluegrass Band Friday, March 7, 1 p.m.: Trombone and Piano Classical Recital with Adam Luker & Emily Robida Friday, April 4, 1 p.m.: Bass & Piano Recital with Mark Urness and Mary Van De Loo Friday, May 2, 1 p.m.: Elizabeth and Lee Tomboulian: Sounds of Brazil * * * * * * * GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ANCESTORS: Genealogy classes presented by the Fox Valley Genealogical Society & Neenah Public Library Librarian, Mike Thomas Saturday, Feb. 9, 10:30 a.m.: Genealogy on the Internet Saturday, Mar. 8, 10:30 a.m.: Local Genealogical Resources * * * * * * * MOVIES AT THE LIBRARY No Tuesday night movies in January or February. Watch for movies to begin again in March with Nancy Drew, Bee Movie, Enchanted, Dan in Real Life and more! * * * * * * * READING GROUPS Readers Review - meets the third Monday evening of each month 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 Monday, April 21, 6:30 p.m.: The River King by Alice Hoffman - "Fox Cities Reads" author! For information about this book club, please contact Cheryl at 886-6315. Monday Morning Book Klatch - meets one Monday each month 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 Monday, April 28, 10 a.m.: Blackbird House by Alice Hoffman - "Fox Cities Reads" title! 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, Jan. 27, 2 p.m.: The Klipfish Code by Mary Casanova Sunday, Feb. 24, 2 p.m.: The Saturdays by Elizabeth Enright Sunday, Apr. 27, 2 p.m.: Penny from Heaven by Jennifer L. Holm Enrollment is limited. Call 886-6335 for more information and to register. 4-5Readers@NPL: A new book group just for fourth & fifth graders! 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. * * * * * * * Kids Reading to Canines A joint program of the Fox Valley Humane Association and the Neenah Public Library. Children read to specially trained therapy dogs to improve reading skills and develop confidence. Saturday, Feb. 9; Saturday, March 8; Saturday, April 12. Registration required. Please stop at the Youth Desk or call 886-6330 to schedule a time to read. * * * * * * * 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! * * * * * * * 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. * * * * * * * * 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. * * * * * * * * 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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