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Your Library: Inside Story (November 6)
When people think of November, they usually think of Thanksgiving. However, November is also Peanut Butter Lover’s Month. Since you can’t have peanut butter without peanuts, here are some fun facts about peanuts: Goober peas is a nickname for peanuts, 1 percent of the population is severely allergic to peanuts, peanut butter is found in 75 percent of American homes. We have many different peanut cookbooks including one by Skippy on the “The Magic of Peanut Butter” filled with 100 new and favorite recipes.
Several popular books will soon becoming to local theatres as feature length films. Movies based on the following books will be coming to a theater near you:
In the theatre (November) Twilight by Stephanie Meyer
(December)The Reader byBernhard Schlink; The Tale of Despereaux byKate DiCamillo; The Curious Case of Benjamin Button byF. Scott Fitzgerald;
Marley and Me by John Grogan
(January) Hellraiser byClive Barker; Inkheart by Cornelia Funke.
Watching your favorite story will soon be a reality for some readers. Come to the library and check out these titles. You may discover a new book to add to your favorite list.
The world of books lost an acclaimed author last week with Tony Hillerman’s death at the age of 83. He was the author of the acclaimed Navajo Tribal Police mystery novels and creator of two of the officers Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee. Although best known for the Navajo series, Mr. Hillerman also wrote children’s and nonfiction books, including a memoir and a celebration of the Southwest called "Hillerman Country," with photographs by his brother, Barney. Some of his works were made into big-screen and television movies. Come in and check out some of his works.
Website of the week (even though Halloween is over, or maybe it’s good that it’s over when you see these pumpkins): http://www.extremepumpkins.com/index.html
Your Library: Inside Story (Oct 30)
He was the youngest man to have ever served as president. He was the first president to ride in an automobile, to submerge in a submarine, and to fly in an airplane. Although his best remembered quote is “Speak softly and carry a big stick”. Born one hundred and fifty years ago on October 27, 1858 our 26th President was Theodore Roosevelt. We can help you learn why TR made it onto Mt. Rushmore with Washington, Lincoln and Jefferson. Try Jean Fritz’s book “Bully for You” for the younger readers. We also have his autobiography available for checkout.
The Friends of the Library will be once again sponsoring a coffee cart at the library this fall so come in out of the cold and enjoy a hot cup of coffee while reading one of our newspapers. We subscribe to over 10 of them, including national newspapers such as the New York Times and the Chicago Tribune. Some state newspapers we have are The Green Bay Press-Gazette, The LaCrosse Tribune, and The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel We also have some more local newspapers including The Sauk Prairie Eagle and we have just added the Messenger of Juneau County to our collection. This newspaper is an award winning paper serving all of Juneau County including the Wonewoc, Hustler, and Mauston area.
This week our Youth Service’s Librarian Kris Houtler is very busy. She will be part of the Food, Family, Fun Program at the Hartje Center on Thursday, October 30 from 5-6:30 pm. She will be telling stories and as part of the family activities. Friday, October 31st is the 6th Annual Preschool Pumpkin Parade (Halloween Walk). Preschoolers, their parents and siblings are invited to wear their Halloween costumes and join us for a parade down Main Street to "Trick or Treat" the downtown merchants. Parade will leave the library at 3 PM. Hotshotz Photography Studio will provide a photo opportunity before and after the parade.
Thank you to all of the sponsors of our fall silent auction and everyone who came in to bid. The last day to pick up your winning bids is on Saturday, November 8th by 4 PM.
Your Library: Inside Story (October 22)
Have you been in yet to look at the items in our auction? It will be ending at 4 pm on Saturday, October 25. There is still time for you to get to the library, and bid on your favorite item for you or someone on your holiday list. Check out our web site for a complete list of items and current bids.
Have you heard this true story from a past presidential election year? During the presidential campaign of 1860, 11-year-old Grace Bedell wrote to candidate Abraham Lincoln urging him to grow a beard. “If you will let your whiskers grow, you would look a great deal better for your face is so thin. “Whiskers”, Grace predicted, would bring more votes. Lincoln answered her in a letter dated October 19, 1860 in which he said growing whiskers might be viewed as a “silly affectation”. Nonetheless, Lincoln did grow a beard not long after and was even able to meet little Bedell during an 1861 train stop on the way to his inauguration. For more information, check out the picture book by Karen Winnick, “Mr. Lincoln’s Whiskers”.
The Friends of the Reedsburg Library will be holding a book sale this weekend October 24-26. This book sale looks like it could be the largest sale of the year. It will be held during our regular open hours and will feature discarded and donated items. There is a special preview hour on Thursday, October 23rd from 6-7 pm for Friends’ members. Join today to get the first deals at all of our book sales throughout the year! Individual membership dues are just $5 per year, or the family can join for $10. Donations of gently used materials are appreciated all year long.
For parents, the scariest part of Halloween night isn’t the roving bands of pint-sized ghouls and goblins canvassing their neighborhood but their little one’s earnest question, “Mom where’s my costume?” We are here to the rescue with many books to give you an idea in creating a “spooktacular” night, Some of the costume ideas are easy to create and even easier on the wallet. Mark your calendar for our annual Preschool Pumpkin Parade on October 31st. It will be leaving the library at 3 pm on the parade through downtown businesses.
Your Library: Inside Story (October 16)
Teens will be reading for the fun of it as the Reedsburg Public Library celebrates Teen Read Week this week, October 12-18. We join hundreds of other libraries, schools and bookstores that are encouraging teens to celebrate this year’s theme, “Books with Bite @ Your Library”. Teenagers sometimes get so busy that they forget there is more to reading than just textbooks. Teen Read Week aims to remind teens how great reading for pleasure can be and to encourage parents and educators to share the joy of reading with older children as well as with the young ones.
Teen Read Week spotlights books that teenagers enjoy. Adults should take a look as well. Many books written for young adults today are thought provoking, well written and they give parents an easy subject for discussion with their teenagers. These opportunities to talk can be positive and helpful for families who are finding communication difficult. A good book to start with might be "Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul" by Jack Canfield. Bring your teenager to the library and embark on a joint reading project just for fun.
Everyone who has ever used a dictionary as a reference can thank Noah Webster for creating a dictionary that has been revised and abridged and is still used today. Noah Webster was born 250 years ago on October 16, 1758 in Hartford, Connecticut. Today Noah’s work is still being updated and used as a recource for people who use words every day! We have an large variety of dictionaries available for checkout from visual to geoglogy to foreign languages.
The Friends of the Library will be hosting three big events next week.
• Silent Auction kicks off on Sunday, October 19th and goes through Saturday October 25th . Stop by and pick up a handout of auction items or visit us online.
• On Tuesday October 21 at 7 PM join Fred Dahlinger, circus historian and author. He will take a look back at the history of American Steam Music. The "calliope" was originally envisioned as a safety device for locomotives and steamboats, but it became an icon of the circus.
•Fall Book Sale will be the weekend of October 24th during library hours. It’s not too late to join the friends to get in to the members only preview night on Thursday October 23.
Your Library: Inside Story (October 9)
Trying to save some money without spending too much time searching for information? Whether you’re looking for cheap gas prices, back-to-school savings, low-cost prescription drugs, or energy saving tips for your home, Lieutenant Governor Barbara Lawton has created a website that gathers easily-accessible information and resources all in one place. Barbara’s Guide for Penny Pinchers features links to government and private-sector websites with helpful tips on saving money. There is a direct link to the page on our web site. You can search for the cheapest gas station near you by zip code, calculate energy savings for your home, learn about Wisconsin’s Rideshare Program, save on health insurance, find information about college scholarships, and, of course, look for information and events available at the public library!
Did you know that Cabbage Patch Dolls debuted twenty-five years ago? October 7, 1983 these popular dolls debuted. More than 3 million of the dolls were sold for the holiday season in 1983. Today, there are several varieties of Cabbage Patch Kids. We have books on collecting and pricing dolls and also on pop culture toys. They are located in our non-fiction collection at 688.72
Teens will be reading for the fun of it as the Reedsburg Public Library celebrates Teen Read Week, October 12 – 18, 2008. We join hundreds of other libraries, schools and bookstores that are encouraging teens to celebrate this year’s theme, “Books with Bite”. Teenagers sometimes get so busy that they forget there is more to reading than just textbooks. Teen Read Week aims to remind teens how great reading for pleasure can be and to encourage parents and educators to share the joy of reading with older children as well as with the younger ones. Check out our Teen Blog for special programs and contests all week.
Julie Andrews celebrated her seventy-three birthday last Wednesday October 1. She was in “Sound of Music, Mary Poppins” and the author of “Mandy, and Dumpy the Dump Truck”. Did you know we have a nice picture and bag donated by Julie Andrews that will be included in our fall silent auction? Mark your calendar for October 19-25 as our auction will only run for one week. This is a great chance to shop for holiday gifts for anyone on your list and support your library at the same time. We have started displaying the items here at the library in the entryway, behind the circulation desk and online on our web page. A complete list of items and how to bid information will be released soon. So be sure to come in and pick up a copy, or keep watching our web site for updates.
Your Library: Inside Story (October 2)
October 1st is the 84th birthday of the 39th President of the U.S., Jimmy Carter. Former President Carter is the author of many books including the fiction book “Hornet’s Nest”. We have a signed copy of this book in the up coming Friends of the Library Silent Auction. Mark your calendar for October 19-25 as our auction will only run for one week. This is a great chance to shop for holiday gifts for anyone on your list and support your library at the same time. We have started displaying the items here at the library in the entryway, behind the circulation desk and online on our web page. A complete list of items and how to bid information will be released soon. So be sure to come in and pick up a copy, or keep watching our web site for updates.
Author Donald Sobol was born on October 4, 1924. He was a journalist in New York in the forties and created this unique format of 10 short mysteries in one book, with cliffhangers that readers can solve themselves. These Encyclopedia Brown books are perfect for sharpening logic skills and powers of observation. These books lend themselves perfectly to being read aloud. If you get stuck, you can flip to the back of the book to discover just how Encyclopedia Brown and his loyal sidekick Sally Kimball solved the crime. You and your kids can read or reread these stories, as many of the books have been reprinted and you’ll have no problem finding copies here at the library.
WEBSITE OF THE WEEK
Marketplace: http://marketplace.publicradio.org/
Once at the site, click on the banner that says “America’s Financial Crisis”
How did we get into this mess, and how do we get out? How will the “bailout” work? What are the key elements of the plan before Congress? Why is 700 billion the magic number? How will the financial crisis affect you and your family? Are your IRA’s safe? What do you need to know? Check out this National Public Radio site for complete coverage of America’s financial crisis.
Last week representatives of the South Central libraries and government officials got together for their annual celebration. System Celebration is South Central Library System’s annual thank you to the staff, trustees, and mayors/village presidents of SCLS member libraries for their support and efforts throughout the year, and awards are an important component of that recognition. Congratulations to North Freedom Public Library for receiving the “Library of the Year” award, for its innovative user service and their beautiful new building. North Freedom joins a small list of Sauk County libraries that have been chosen as Library of the Year.
Your Library: Inside Story (Sept. 25)
Now that the last game was held in historic Yankee Stadium, the Yankees have left the field, fans have filed out and the lights have faded. A New Yankee Stadium will open next season, but now you can recount the story of this extraordinary landmark with the new book “Yankee Stadium: Official Retrospective”. This book will take you from the field to the dugout, from the press box to the clubhouse, from George’s office to Monument Park. Every corner of the stadium is revealed. Yankee Stadium is more than a ballpark; learn more about the iconic moments in history that have taken place within its walls with this new book. To get more into the stadium’s past, try the new DVD “Yankee Stadium” Baseball Cathedral. You will love this two disc set with more then two hours of history about the stadium with commentary by everyone from George Bush to Aaron Boone. We also have the mini-series “The Bronx is Burning” which is based on the best-selling novel. Relieve this inspiring story of 1977 in New York. Did you know that Babe Ruth christened Yankee Stadium with a game-winning three run homer into the right field bleachers. Yankee Stadium opened as, the House that Ruth built, eighty-five years ago this past April 18th.
You have notice the television ads about the digital television switch next year. We have representatives of Wisconsin Public Television on hand at the library on Tuesday, September 30 at 7 PM to provide a presentation on the digital TV transition. During this presentation you will learn about the background of digital television, and how to make the transition.
As the days grow shorter and temperatures chill, the slate of TV shows for the fall heats up with the return of several powerhouse programs; twists on old favorites; and even some new shows thrown into the mix. But if none of these shows appeal to you, we can help you enjoy classic television by watching DVD’s from our collection. We have classic shows like Bewitched, West Wing, Friends, Mary Tyler Moore, Dick Van Dyke, Perry Mason and many others.
Web Site of the Week: http://epguides.com/grid/fall.shtml
Check here for all the fall network schedules.