From libraryevents at mailman.winnefox.org Wed Mar 5 14:59:17 2008 From: libraryevents at mailman.winnefox.org (libraryevents@mailman.winnefox.org) Date: Wed Mar 5 14:48:40 2008 Subject: [Libraryevents] News from the Neenah Public Library March-April-May 2008 Message-ID: <9720CA43F755A148BF65B6618B90CB9401383B17@magneto.wals.local> NEWS FROM THE NEENAH PUBLIC LIBRARY March - April - May 2008 The Library will be closed Sunday, March 23 for Easter. * * * * * * * * AUTHOR ALICE HOFFMAN IS VISITING THE NEENAH PUBLIC LIBRARY ON FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 10 a.m.! Meet the Oprah Book Club author! Free and open to the public! Distinguished 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, Entertainment Weekly, The Lost Angeles Times, Library Journal and People Weekly. 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 for checkout at the library. Ms. Hoffman will be at the library for a presentation, question and answer session and book signing. Copies of her books will be available for sale the morning of the event, courtesy of Conkey's Bookstore. Seating is limited; first come, first served. Don't miss this event! Watch for other events of Fox Cities Reads (www.foxcitiesreads.org) and Fox Cities Book Festival (www.foxcitiesbookfestival.org) April 16 - 20. For more information, contact Gretchen at 886-6310 or the Adult Information Desk at 886-6315. * * * * * * YOUTH SERVICES OPEN HOUSE! April 12, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.: "Drop Everything and Come to the Library" Join us for an open house and presentations on recommended books for different age groups-new and classic materials that children will love. Also, tips for encouraging reluctant readers and suggestions for the niche reader. Resource tables, book lists, refreshments and prizes. For parents, teachers, grandparents and others. Books for Babies and Toddlers: 11 a.m. Books for 2 - 5 year olds: 11:30 a.m. Books for Early Readers: 12 noon Books for 8 - 10 year olds: 1 p.m. Books for 11 years and up: 1:30 p.m. Kids Reading to Canines: 12:30 p.m. (Presentation by Molly Johnson, Therapy Dog Community Enrichment Program Coordinator, Fox Valley Humane Association) Contact Youth Services at 886-6335. * * * * * * GRANDPARENTS: A RESOURCE PRESENTATION ON HAVING FUN WITH GRANDKIDS Sunday, April 20, 2 p.m.: Presented by Grandfather Fred Hrubecky Grandparents and others interested in learning about many great ways to entertain and educate the grandkids will find this a fascinating hour of ideas and creativity from woodworking to stargazing--the world is your stage! For more information, contact Youth Services at 886-6335. * * * * * * 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 and up) 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. Saturday, March 22, 1 p.m. and Saturday, March 29, 1 p.m.: Book discussions. Contact Youth Services at 886-6335 for more information. * * * * * * * * MUSIC AT THE LIBRARY Friday, March 7, 1 p.m.: Adam Luker and Emily Robida: Trombone and Piano Recital. A "First Friday" program. Sunday, March 16, 2 p.m.: "Eau-de-vie! Au dela! I Love 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 Friday" 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! Bonus: A demonstration of Salsa Dancing with Sandra Wunderlich from Menasha's Fox Valley Dance Studio! Friday, May 2, 1 p.m.: Elizabeth and Lee Tomboulian: Sounds of Brazil! This season's last "First Friday" program. Programs will resume in fall 2008. Refreshments served at all concerts. Concerts are always free and open to the public. * * * * * * * ADULT AFTERNOON PROGRAMS Monday, April 7, 2 p.m.: How to Begin Collecting as a Hobby with David Roebke. Free and open to all. Refreshments will be served. * * * * * * * GARDENING PROGRAM Sunday, April 27, 2 p.m.: Landscape Gardening: Getting Started Jerry Robak, Master Gardener, will talk about getting started in landscape gardening. Planning, soil preparation and planting will be discussed. * * * * * * * 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 music! 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 * * * * * * * GENEALOGY/FAMILY HISTORY PROGRAMS Getting to Know Your Ancestors: Genealogy classes presented by the Fox Valley Genealogical Society & Neenah Public Library Librarian, Mike Thomas Saturday, Mar. 8, 10:30 a.m.: Finding and Using Local Genealogical Resources Author Visit - Joe Amato Wednesday, May 7, 6:30 p.m.: Author Joe Amato will discuss his book, Jacob's Well: A Case for Rethinking Family History. Author Amato will talk about genealogy, tracing family history and storytelling. Joseph Amato is Professor emeritus of History and Rural Studies at Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, Minnesota. Copies of the book will be available for purchase following the presentation. * * * * * * * MOVIES AT THE LIBRARY Tuesday, March 11, 6:30 p.m.: Dan in Real Life starring Steve Carell (1 hour, 39 min.; rated PG-13) Tuesday, March 25, 6:30 p.m.: Bee Movie: animated movie by Jerry Seinfeld (90 min.; rated PG) Tuesday, April 8, 6:30 p.m.: Enchanted (1 hour, 47 min.; rated PG) Tuesday, April 22, 6:30 p.m.: Kite Runner (2 hours, 7 min.; rated PG-13) Tuesday, May 6, 6:30 p.m.: Water Horse: Legend of the Deep (2 hours; rated PG) Tuesday, May 20, 6:30 p.m.: Golden Compass (2 hours; rated PG-13) Tuesday nights are movie nights at the Library! Free movies! Free popcorn & pop! Free entertainment! Not all movies are appropriate for all audiences. For more information, contact the Adult Information Desk at 886-6315. See www.rottentomatoes.com or http://www.kids-in-mind.com/ to see what reviewers have said about the films. * * * * * * * READING GROUPS Readers Review - meets the third Monday evening of each month 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 (come and talk about Alice Hoffman's April 18 visit to the library!) Monday, May 19, 6:30 p.m.: Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt For information about this book club, please contact Cheryl at 886-6315. Monday Morning Book Klatch - meets one Monday each month 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! Don't forget to see Alice Hoffman at the library on April 18 at 10 a.m. Monday, May 19, 10 a.m.: Camel Bookmobile by Masha Hamilton 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: Featuring books with strong girl characters by women authors! (Min. age: 9) The books are written for ages 9-12, but appeal to all "girls." Sunday, Apr. 27, 2 p.m.: Penny from Heaven by Jennifer L. Holm Sunday, May 18, 2 p.m.: Igraine, the Brave by Cornelia Funke Enrollment is limited. Call 886-6335 for more information and to register. 4-5Readers@NPL: A new book group just for fourth & fifth graders! 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, March 8; Saturday, April 12; Saturday, May 10. 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: 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. Closed Sunday, March 23 for Easter. * * * * * * * * 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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