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Reedsburg Public Library ~~~~ 370 Vine Street Reedsburg WI




March,2010

 

Signing Time @ Your Library: Thursday,March 4

Laura Rasmussen will be hosting a Signing Time each first and third Thursday evening of the month
from 6:30-7:00 pm in the Library's Community Room. Families are welcome to learn
American Sign Language through hands on signing, books and music.
There is no need to register.
Check the Children's Area of the Library for this month's Signing Time theme.

 


On the Lighter Side: Tuesday, March 9(10 AM)

Feel free to join us for one meeting or for the entire series of discussions.
Stop by the library to pick up the discussion questions and the books.
New members are welcome to join.

“Winter Study” by Nevada Barr

 

 


 

 

2nd Saturday: Saturday, March 13(10:30-11:30 AM)

The Library hosts a family program every second Saturday of the
month from10:30-11:30 am in the Community Room. There is no need to register.
Check the Children's Area of the Library for this month's activity.


 

Chad Lewis Presents: Wisconsin’s Gangster Past:
Turning the Badger State  Into the Crime State

Tuesday, March 16th @ 7 PM

Put on your zoot suit and follow in the footsteps of America’s most infamous gangsters as they turned Wisconsin into the land of crimes. Filled with deadly bank robberies, explosive shootouts, brutal murders, and daring kidnappings, this presentation lets the audience discover the grisly locations where the gangster history will never die. Based on his new book (due out in the Spring), "Wisconsin Road Guide to Gangster Hot Spots", which gives you the real story behind the movie "Public Enemies." It's also packed with directions to get you started on the adventure that will have you walking in the footsteps of Wisconsin most notorious gangsters!

Chad Lewis is an author, researcher, and lecturer on topics of the strange and unusual. Chad holds a Master's of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Chad had trekked across the world in search of unique and bizarre stories and history.

Chad has been featured on the Discovery Channel’s “A Haunting,” ABC’s “World’s Scariest Places,” and hundreds of radio interviews, TV appearances, and newspaper articles. Chad is the author of the Hidden Headlines series and also the co-author of the Road Guide to Haunted Locations book series.

Sponsored by: Friends of the Library


Signing Time @ Your Library: Thursday, March 18

Laura Rasmussen will be hosting a Signing Time each first and third Thursday evening of the month
from 6:30-7:00 pm in the Library's Community Room. Families are welcome to learn
American Sign Language through hands on signing, books and music.
There is no need to register.
Check the Children's Area of the Library for this month's Signing Time theme.

 


Evening Book Group: Tuesday, March 23 (6:30 PM)

Feel free to join us for one meeting or for the entire series of discussions.
Stop by the library to pick up the discussion questions and the books.
New members are welcome to join.

March Title: "Leap of Faith" by Queen Noor


 

 

Early Release Movie Day: Friday, March 26
The library will be showing a movie in the Community Room
starting at 1:30 pm

"Princess & the Frog"- Rated G/ 98 min.

Set in New Orleans’ French Quarter, this return to hand-drawn animation is a modern twist on a classic tale. A beautiful girl named Tina finds a frog prince who desperately wants to be human again and with a fateful kiss, leads them on a hilarious adventure through the mystical bayous of Louisiana.

 


Family Time @ Library : March 29-April 2nd

Monday, March 29: Babygarten 10AM
Learn to Knit/Crochet 1 PM


Tuesday, March 30: "Curious George 2: Follow that Monkey" 10AM
Rated G

The film chronicles George's adventures as he befriends Kayla, a baby elephant, at a magic circus show and helps her travel across the country to be reunited with her family. Accompanied by his friend, the Man with the Yellow Hat, George travels by foot, train, and truck to reach Kayla's brother and sister in California.

"Planet 51" 1 PM
Rated PG

American astronaut Captain Charles “Chuck” Baker lands on Planet 51 thinking he’s the first person to step foot on it. To his surprise, he finds that this planet is inhabited by little green people who are happily living in a white picket fence world reminiscent of a cheerfully innocent 1950s America, and whose only fear is that it will be overrun by alien invaders—like Chuck!

Thursday, April 1 Wii Fun Day
10AM-Noon: Family, 1-3 PM: Elementary Age



 

Signing Time @ Your Library: Thursday, Aprl 1

Laura Rasmussen will be hosting a Signing Time each first and third Thursday evening of the month
from 6:30-7:00 pm in the Library's Community Room. Families are welcome to learn
American Sign Language through hands on signing, books and music.
There is no need to register.
Check the Children's Area of the Library for this month's Signing Time theme.

 


2nd Saturday: Saturday, April 10 (10:30-11:30 AM)

The Library hosts a family program every second Saturday of the
month from10:30-11:30 am in the Community Room. There is no need to register.
Check the Children's Area of the Library for this month's activity.


On the Lighter Side: Tuesday, April 13 (10 AM)

Feel free to join us for one meeting or for the entire series of discussions.
Stop by the library to pick up the discussion questions and the books.
New members are welcome to join.

"Away" by Amy Bloom

 


 

 

Signing Time @ Your Library: Thursday, April 15

Laura Rasmussen will be hosting a Signing Time each first and third Thursday evening of the month
from 6:30-7:00 pm in the Library's Community Room. Families are welcome to learn
American Sign Language through hands on signing, books and music.
There is no need to register.
Check the Children's Area of the Library for this month's Signing Time theme.

 

 


 

Book Sale
Friday, April 23-Saturday, April 24-Sunday, April 25

Library will be holding a fundraising sale of thousands of adult and children fiction
and nonfiction books in hardcover and paperback.
Funds raised will benefit the library. Book donations accepted at the library.

Friends Members Only Preview Night: Thursday, April 22 (6-7 PM)

 

 


Evening Book Group: Tuesday, April 27 (6:30 PM)

Feel free to join us for one meeting or for the entire series of discussions.
Stop by the library to pick up the discussion questions and the books.
New members are welcome to join.

April Title: "The Art of Racing in the Rain" by Garth Stein

 


 

Signing Time @ Your Library: Thursday, May 6

Laura Rasmussen will be hosting a Signing Time each first and third Thursday evening of the month
from 6:30-7:00 pm in the Library's Community Room. Families are welcome to learn
American Sign Language through hands on signing, books and music.
There is no need to register.
Check the Children's Area of the Library for this month's Signing Time theme.

 


2nd Saturday: Saturday, May 8 (10:30-11:30 AM)

The Library hosts a family program every second Saturday of the
month from10:30-11:30 am in the Community Room. There is no need to register.
Check the Children's Area of the Library for this month's activity.

 


On the Lighter Side: Tuesday, May 11 (10 AM)

Feel free to join us for one meeting or for the entire series of discussions.
Stop by the library to pick up the discussion questions and the books.
New members are welcome to join.

"Lethal Legacy" by Linda Fairstein

 


Signing Time @ Your Library: Thursday, May 20

Laura Rasmussen will be hosting a Signing Time each first and third Thursday evening of the month
from 6:30-7:00 pm in the Library's Community Room. Families are welcome to learn
American Sign Language through hands on signing, books and music.
There is no need to register.
Check the Children's Area of the Library for this month's Signing Time theme.

 

 


On the Lighter Side: Tuesday, June 8 (10 AM)

Feel free to join us for one meeting or for the entire series of discussions.
Stop by the library to pick up the discussion questions and the books.
New members are welcome to join.

"I Feel Bad About My Neck" by Nora Ephron

 


On the Lighter Side: Tuesday, July 13(10 AM)

Feel free to join us for one meeting or for the entire series of discussions.
Stop by the library to pick up the discussion questions and the books.
New members are welcome to join.

"Quilter’s Legacy" by Jennifer Chiaverini

 


 

Book Sale
Friday, August 6 & Saturday, August 7

Library will be holding a fundraising sale of thousands of adult and children fiction
and nonfiction books in hardcover and paperback.
Funds raised will benefit the library. Book donations accepted at the library.

Friends Members Only Preview Night: Thursday, August 5 (6-7 PM)

 

 



On the Lighter Side: Tuesday, August 10 (10 AM)

Feel free to join us for one meeting or for the entire series of discussions.
Stop by the library to pick up the discussion questions and the books.
New members are welcome to join.

"Rainwater" by Sandra Brown


On the Lighter Side: Tuesday, September (10 AM)

Feel free to join us for one meeting or for the entire series of discussions.
Stop by the library to pick up the discussion questions and the books.
New members are welcome to join.

"Killer Cruise" by Laura Levine

 


 

Library Auction (October 4-16, 2010)

The Library Auction is back for two weeks.
Watch for more information.

Sponsored by: Friends of the Library

 

 

 

 


On the Lighter Side: Tuesday, October 12 (10 AM)

Feel free to join us for one meeting or for the entire series of discussions.
Stop by the library to pick up the discussion questions and the books.
New members are welcome to join.

"I Don’t Know How She Does It "by Allison Pearson

 

 


On the Lighter Side: Tuesday, November 9 (10 AM)

Feel free to join us for one meeting or for the entire series of discussions.
Stop by the library to pick up the discussion questions and the books.
New members are welcome to join.

"Woman in Red" by Eileen Goudge

 


Book Sale
Friday, November 12- Saturday, November 13-Sunday, November 14

Library will be holding a fundraising sale of thousands of adult and children fiction
and nonfiction books in hardcover and paperback.
Funds raised will benefit the library. Book donations accepted at the library.

Friends Members Only Preview Night: Thursday, November 11 (6-7 PM)

 

 


 

 

Library Hours:
Monday - Thursday:
8:30 am to 8 pm
Friday: 8:30 am to 5 pm
Saturday: 9 am to 4 pm
Sunday: Noon to 3 pm

Summer Hours:
(Same except:)
Saturday: 9 am to 1 pm
Sunday: Closed

Reedsburg Public Library

370 Vine Street Reedsburg WI 53959
608-768-READ (7323)
Fax: (608) 524-9024
rplstf@scls.lib.wi.us

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Updated:February 25, 2010