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INSIDE

DIRECT

DIRECTOR from the

Everyday

ADVOCACY for your library

HOURS Monday-Thursday

10-8:00 PM

Friday 10-5:30 PM

Saturday 10-2:00 PM

Sunday Closed

Links Library

November 2017

The library’s mission

statement is simple: Read.

Discover. Connect. Enrich.

I’d like to share a little bit

about how the library

focuses on those last two

goals.

Connect

This April, the Lester

Public Library will once

again celebrate National

Library Week by

collaborating with more

than 60 retailers and

Looking for an easy way to

support your library? Become a

library advocate. An advocate

is a person who publicly

supports or recommends

something, in this case the

library.

As an everyday advocate:

Be a walking, talking billboard

for libraries.

Wear T-shirts and other

pro-library accessories.

Use a library message or

quotation as part of your email

signature.

Lester Public Library

Read-Alikes 2

Book Discussions 2

What to Read 3

Movies 6

Adult Programs 4-6

Youth Programs 7

Calendar 8

Cont’d pg. 5

By Jeff Dawson

Library will be closed

Thursday, November 23. Book drops open 24/7 & are located at the back of the building.

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Your NEXT Weekend Read Secrets of the Tulip Sisters by Susan Mallery

Kelly and Olivia Murphy may be sisters, but

they've never had much in common. When

their mother left their family and Olivia

was sent away to boarding school, the

divide between them grew.

Now Kelly works with her dad on the family

tulip farm in Washington, while Olivia

works for their mother's real estate

company in Phoenix. Olivia decides to

come back home to reconnect with an old boyfriend and the

sisters must get to know each other as adults. New

relationships are complicated by the past, and Kelly’s best

friend happens to be in love with an older man—Kelly’s dad.

And then their mother comes back to town…

Mallery blends the friendships, family relationships and self-

actualization common to women’s fiction with the racy love

scenes and happy ending of contemporary romance, making

this an excellent read for fans of both genres.

—-review by Chris Hamburg

READ-Alikes

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Danielle Steel They might not have Danielle Steel's star appeal (yet!), but

these new and lesser-known romance writers do know a

thing or two about love. Most stories feature contemporary

settings, strong heroines and sensuous love scenes.

They focus not just on romantic relationships, but friendship

and family as well. Quirky pets, oddball relatives and plucky

sidekicks abound! Just perfect if you're looking for a new

author to fall head-over-heels for.

BOOK DISCUSSION

Wednesday, Nov 1

4:00 PM

November selection:

The Bookshop on the Corner

by Colgan

December selection:

Hillbilly Elegy by Vance

To reserve a copy of a

selection, call 793-7113.

This group is for adults 18

and older who enjoy both

fiction and nonfiction. It

meets the first Wednesday of

each month.

STRICTLY

FICTION Monday, Nov 6

6:30 PM

November selection:

Fire Study by Snyder

December selection:

My Grandmother Asked Me

to Tell You She’s Sorry

by Backman

To reserve a copy of a

selection, call 793-7113.

For those who enjoy various

genres of fiction.

Kristan Higgins

Jill Shalvis

Robyn Carr

Susan Wiggs

Christie Ridgeway

Beth Kendrick

Jennifer Crusie

Lia Riley

Rachel Gibson

Lisa Kleypas

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New NONFICTION

A complete, all-in-one survival guide,

jam-packed with information on every

aspect of outdoor life and adventure,

from orienteering to campfire cooking

to ice climbing and beyond.

Useful illustrations and photos

throughout make it easy to browse

and use. With contributions by the

experts at the National Outdoor

Leadership School as well as the

editors of Stackpole’s Discover Nature series, this book is the

definitive, must-have reference for the great outdoors.

—-review from Amazon

WHAT SHOULD I

READ? A partnership between big-name

publishers and librarians, LibraryReads.org

is an exciting resource for a monthly top

10 list of books.

So what's unique about it? First, the list

includes only books being published the

current month, so the titles are usually

readily available at libraries and bookstores. Second, all the

reviewers are working librarians. Librarians across the

country read advanced copies and share reviews, and the

books with the most recommendations each month make the

list. These aren't just books you'll find on the bestseller lists;

the LibraryReads top 10 list frequently includes debut books

and high quality works by up-and-coming authors of both

fiction and nonfiction.

If you dislike searching through sites with overwhelming

numbers of reviews by unknown reviewers, and just want a

short list of good books to read, subscribe to their newsletter

to get the monthly list delivered to your inbox.

Readers’ Advisory Tools

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Survival Wisdom & Know-How

Tuesday, Dec 19

6:00 PM

December

selection:

A Redbird

Christmas

by Flagg

The Book to

Art Club will

operate a little differently for

the month of December. First

of all, it will meet on

Tuesday, December 19 at

6:00 PM, rather than the

typical fourth Tuesday.

And due to the already hectic

nature of the holidays,

members will not need to

create art projects amid

shopping, baking and

otherwise enjoying the

season; we will instead meet

to create ornaments inspired

by the reading selection.

All supplies will be provided,

including bare ornaments

that are clear, frosted, wood

and ceramic. Feel free to

bring along some of your

own favorite decorative

supplies if you’d like.

HOURS: MON-THU 10-8:00 PM FRI 10-5:30 PM SAT 10-2:00 PM SUN CLOSED

NEW DVDs at the Lester Public Library! To reserve your copy, visit our online catalog at www.lesterlibrary.org

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Adult

COLORING Thursday, Nov 16

1:00 PM

Remember how much you

liked to color as a child?

Bring back the bliss!

We’ll provide the coloring

sheets and colored pencils;

you create the masterpiece.

A fun way to meet people

and to relax. Feel free to

bring a snack and we’ll

furnish the coffee and soda.

COMPUTER Instruction All month long by

appointment.

A personal instructor helps

you set up an email or

Facebook account, learn

basic word processing skills,

use your Nook or Kindle, or

gets you started on the

Internet.

Tailored to fit your specific

needs. Please call the Help

Desk at 793-7114 to sign up.

Genealogy

CLUB Thursdays,

Nov 2, 16 & 30

10:15 AM

Budding genealogists meet

every other Thursday to

share research tips and to

motivate each other in the

quest to uncover stories

about their ancestors.

New members are welcome

to join at any time. For more

information call 793-8888.

LOCAL History ALIVE! Two Rivers & Pro Football Wednesday, Nov 8 6:00 PM

Located less than 40 miles from Green Bay,

Two Rivers’ connection with professional

football may seem inherent and obvious. But

between 1939 and 1947, Two Rivers had a

more intimate connection with the game as

the preseason training site for several teams.

Two Rivers native Patrick Gagnon examines

the details of those years and those teams.

Gagnon is a retired history instructor &

currently serves on the Two Rivers City

Council.

Honor FLIGHT Tuesday, Nov 7 6:00 PM

This enormously moving documentary

chronicles four WWII veterans and the

Wisconsin community that comes together

to give them the trip of a lifetime.

Most of the men and women who fought

and won the great conflict are now in their

90s. Two Rivers resident Mark Grams is

one of the volunteers who race against the

clock to send veterans to see the

memorials built in their honor. He will

introduce the movie and answer questions

about the Honor Flight Network.

Film

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restaurants to offer a variety of deals (and even great prizes for some lucky participants).

We enjoy the support we receive from the business community for this event that, in

turn, brings customers into their shops. We celebrate the connection between local

business and your public library!

Every May we transform the library into an art gallery when we host the Two Rivers

School District Art Show. The month-long event showcases the amazing talents of

students in our schools, and culminates in an awards ceremony.

Our annual summer reading program is made possible by a windfall of partnerships.

These entities offer reading incentives, sponsor performers and donate their time to

encourage reading and make literacy a reality in this community.

Enrich

Our relationship with the Herald Times Reporter lets us inform the community of what’s

happening with the library through the publication of our monthly article.

Our “Scholar for Life” series partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc

brings professors to Two Rivers for enlightening and entertaining discourse on topics they

are passionate about.

We work with the Two Rivers Historical Society’s Lester Bentley Committee by fostering

its mission of “Bringing Bentley Home.” A rotating collection of the artist’s work is always

on display throughout the library.

We schedule local experts who share their in-depth knowledge of facets of Two Rivers

history through our “Local History Alive!” series.

None of this would be possible without the support of our local government leaders and your

tax dollars. We value our ongoing relationship with City Manager Greg Buckley, the Two

Rivers City Council, and Manitowoc County officials who recognize the value our library has

in this community. As library director, I am grateful to have a good working relationship with

these folks, and to have an active voice as a city department head. Not every librarian is so

lucky.

Lester Public Library is deeply embedded in our community. We appreciate each partnership

listed above, and look forward to future endeavors together. But the partnership we value

most is with each and every one of you; without the public coming through our doors to

share in our collections, programs and services, we have failed in our mission.

So to everyone who has visited the library—whether you came for Story Time, to watch a

movie, to use our computers, or just to work on our communal puzzle—thank you! We’re

glad you’ve discovered something of worth here. To those of you who haven’t visited in a

while, we invite you. We welcome the chance to get to know you, and I hope you’ll find

something here that enriches your life in some way. Your interaction and input will help

improve the library, which in turn enriches the community as a whole. It makes for a great

relationship.

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Protecting the Internet: The Mathematics of Passwords

and Data Encryption

Wednesday, Nov 1 6:00 PM

Presented by Dr. Brian Murphy. Today’s society is dependent upon the internet; most of

us rely on it to conduct our day-to-day business. Keeping our information private is, of

course, extremely important. UW-Manitowoc Associate Professor of Mathematics Brian

Murphy relates the history of data encryption from a mathematical standpoint, and he

describes coders’ efforts to keep information private.

Dr. Murphy received a B.S. from Boise State University and his M.S. from Marquette

University. He completed his Ph.D. in biomathematical modeling at Marquette. This public

lecture, in partnership with UW-Manitowoc, provides access to lifelong learning that

enhances our lives and community. This program is free. No registration is required.

Card

MAKING Monday, Nov 13

1:00-8:00 PM

Join instructor Carolee

Crabb to create handmade

cards. Participants may drop

in any time during the

session.

Cost is $7 for materials.

Please bring double-stick

tape & scissors.

No registration required.

Workshop MOVIES

LPL Flix:

Megan Leavey Friday, Nov 3 1:00 PM

Foreign Film: Elle

Tuesday, Nov 21 6:00 PM

Come enjoy a movie on our

big screen. Bring a beverage

and we’ll provide the

popcorn. No one under the

age of 18 will be admitted

without an adult.

No registration required.

Popcorn provided!

Saturdays, 11:00 AM Nov 4 & Dec 2

This program introduces the

seven seeds of mindfulness

meditation and offers each

participant the opportunity to

practice and experience the

wonderful benefits of

meditation.

Open to ages 15 and older.

Please bring a journal, yoga

mat and blanket. Register for

this free class here:

bit.ly/2vsSw1b

Embodying MINDFULNESS

Meditation

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Baby

GARTEN Thursdays,

Jan 18—Feb 22

10:15 AM OR 6:30 PM

Share nursery rhymes, songs

and books with your infant!

Create milestone projects

and learn the importance of

reading to babies. Gain

insight about infant

development and parenting.

Class concludes with a free-

play period.

For infants birth to 18

months and their adults.

Birth-18mo. Jump

START Wednesdays,

Nov 15—Dec 13

10:15 OR 12:30 PM

Inspire imagination and

encourage creativity!

Whatever their learning style,

children will exercise problem

-solving skills through

language and literacy fun, as

well as math, science and art.

For children 3 to 5 years old

and their adults.

3-5 Years 1st

STEP Evening Class Thursdays, 6:30 PM

Nov 9—Dec 14

Morning Class Mondays, Nov 13—Dec 18

10:15 OR 11:00 AM

Explore research-based

activities that focus on the

five early literacy practices:

Read, Sing, Play, Talk and

Write. Learn about books,

songs and activities you can

use at home. Get ready to be

silly, sit on the floor, sing

loudly and have fun!

For children 1½ to 3 years

old and their adults.

1 -3 Years

Hour of CODE Saturday, Nov 11

2:30 PM

Hour of Code is an intro to

computer science, designed

to demystify "code," to show

that anybody can learn the

basics of computer

programming, and to

broaden participation in the

field of computer science.

Hour of Code is for ages

eight and older—including

adults. No registration

Teen Late NIGHT Friday, Nov 17

8:00-11:00 PM

Open to teens in 6th-12th

grade only. Join us for an

after-hours evening at the

library. Computers, video

games, snacks & hanging out

with friends.

Permission slips may be

picked up at the Help Desk

one week prior to the late

night. Only 40 spots

available!

6-12th

Story

TIME Tuesdays,

Nov 7, 14, 21 & 28

10:15 AM

Enjoy stories, music, finger

plays, movement activities,

drama and puppetry that

enhance the five early

literacy practices.

Stories are chosen for

preschoolers but children of

all ages are welcome.

No registration required.

All Ages

To register for Babygarten, 1st Step or

Jump Start, please call (920)793-7114.

All Ages

Events November

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1

4:00 Book Discussion Group

6:00 Scholar for Life

2

10:15 Genealogy Club

3

1:00 LPL Flix

4

11:00 Embodying Mindfulness

5 6

6:30 Strictly Fiction

7

10:15 Story Time

6:00 Honor Flight

8

6:00 Local History Alive

9

6:30 1st Step

10 11

2:30 Hour of Code

12 13

10:15 & 11:00 1st Step

1:00 Card Making Class

14

10:15 Story Time

6:00 Library Board Meeting

15

10:15 & 12:30 Jump Start

16

10:15 Genealogy Club

1:00 Adult Coloring

6:30 1st Step

17

8:00 Teen Late Night

18

19 20

10:15 & 11:00 1st Step

21

10:15 Story Time

6:00 Foreign Film

22

10:15 & 12:30 Jump Start

23

Library Closed

24 25

26 27

10:15 & 11:00 1st Step

28

10:15 Story Time

29

10:15 & 12:30 Jump Start

30

10:15 Genealogy Club

6:30 1st Step

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Food for Fines Nov 6 - Dec 2

Clear your library fines!

$1.00 off fines for every

nonperishable food item

brought to the library.

Lost or damage fees not

included. Please no

expired food. All items

will be donated to TREP.