Grafton Library Book. Discussion Group. Meets the second Thursday of each
month at 6:30 p.m.. Upcoming books are: April 11. The Choice by Nicholas
Sparks.
U. S. S. LIBERT Y MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY Spring 2013
Volume 11 Number 2
Library Letter Big Spring Book Sale Be sure to pick up a bargain at Grafton Library’s big spring book sale in April, sponsored by Friends of the Library. Hardcovers, paperbacks, CDs, videos, children’s books, and more will be for sale at low, low prices! Shop for good books and good buys on: Thursday, April 11 , 4-7:30 p.m. Friday, April 12, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 13, 10 a.m. –1:30 p.m.
The Animals are Coming! The Humane Society is bringing adoptable animals to our library on Saturday, April 20 11 a.m. — 1 p.m. See them, pet them, adopt them!
Monday, April 15, 10 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. (1/2 price all day)
Global Road Warrior — New Free Database Do you need the latest information on other countries? Global Road Warrior is your online passport to the world. This free database includes175 countries! It’s great for travelers, students writing reports, and for anyone interested in finding out more about a faraway place. Global Road Warrior features maps, currency, embassies, food and recipes, sports, religion, cultural details...you name it! It’s easy to use. Find it at www.graftonpubliclibrary.net. Click “Reference”. Then under “Online Resources”, click into “Global Road Warrior”.
History of Grafton Library The idea for a library in Grafton originated in 1954—59 years ago! A 22-member library committee was formed representing many different groups in town, such as St. Joseph’s, St. Paul’s, the Lion’s Club, the American Legion Auxiliary , a Parent-Teachers Group, and the Women’s Club. A book drive in 1955 netted over 2,500 books — and that was the start of the library. On April 17, 1956, the doors to the Grafton Public Library officially opened at 1110 Bridge Street, the former site of the Grafton movie theater. As Grafton grew, the increasing number of people visiting the library necessitated a larger facility. Thanks to fundraising by residents and by a group called GOLD (Grafton Organization for Library Donations), our current, spacious library at 1620 11th Avenue could be built. The new library opened there in July of1989. Grafton Library now owns over 84,000 items. At first, the adult and children’s libraries were combined on the main level. In 2000, the lower level was remodeled to house a separate children’s library.
Calling All Teen Writers!
Remember to ask us about
“1000 Books
A teen writing club will begin on Tuesday, May 7, at 6 p.m.
Before Kindergarten”.
and meet once a month. The club is open to all 6th to 12th
It’s a program that is open to children who
graders interested in writing. Stretch your imagination with
are not yet enrolled in kindergarten.
exercises and games to help you through the creative process. Bring any of your own writing with you if you like.
Babygarten Registration What is Babygarten? It is songs, rhymes, and stories for infants, 0—24 months, and their caregivers, followed by open play. Held Wednesdays, 11 a.m., April 24th — May 15th. Registration for the next session begins April 15.
Grafton Library Programs Open Beading
Grafton Library Book Discussion Group Meets the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Upcoming books are:
Spring Family Story Times Mondays, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Tuesday, April 9, 6:30-7:45 p.m.
April 22—May 13
Bring your unfinished beading
No need to register.
projects. Experienced beaders will be on hand to help!
April 11
The Choice by Nicholas Sparks May 9
All ages welcome. A responsible adult must
Open Chess
accompany
Meets the first Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. All levels
Rhett Butler’s People by
are welcome. Instruction is
Donald McCaig
provided for beginners.
young children.
June 13 A Plague of Doves
Free Movies at the Library
by Louise Erdrich Coffee and cookies, too! Keep up with library events! Like us on Facebook:
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Wednesday, April 24, 5 p.m. Les Miserables , Rated PG-13 Saturday, April 27, 11 a.m. Rise of the Guardians, Rated PG Wednesday, May 15, 5:30 p.m. Life of Pi, Rated PG-13 Bring snacks!
Homework Helper “Issues and Controversies” is a wonderful online research tool. It presents a wealth of information on current issues from a variety of reliable sources. To access this database, go to www.graftonpubliclibrary.net. Under the “Reference” tab, click on the “Online Resources” link. From there, you can click into the “Issues and Controversies” link. Username is graftonpl. Password is facts.
Plant Exchange at Library
U.S.S. Liberty Memorial Public Library
Can you dig it? From May 16-18, the Ozaukee
1620 11th Avenue
Master Gardeners will hold their popular spring plant
Grafton, WI 53024
exchange at the Grafton Library. Bring in plants of
Phone: 262-375-5315
any size and type (indoor or outdoor), and trade them
Email :
[email protected]
for new ones! Plants will be collected Thursday,
Web Site: www.graftonpubliclibrary.net Time Warner Cable Channel 14 Director: John Hanson
May 16 (11 a.m.-7 p.m.) and Friday, May 17 (10 a.m.4 p.m.). You will get a coupon for the number of
Library Hours:
plants you bring in. Then on Saturday, May 18,
Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
from10 a.m.-noon, redeem your coupon for any plants
Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
in the room. Ozaukee Master Gardeners will be on site all three days to answer your plant questions!
Teen Advisory Board Informational Meeting Teens in the 6th –12th grades are invited to aTeen Advisory Board (TAB) meeting Tuesday, May 21, at 6 p.m. TAB plans teen programs, provides volunteer opportunities, and selects books for the library. Meet new friends, too! (This meeting counts toward volunteer hours.)
Attention All Business Owners! Improve your bottom line by discovering how to interview and hire top-level candidates. Then learn how to retain the best, most productive employees and use their talents for the greatest possible success for your business. Attend a free workshop called Breaking the Turnover Cycle on Wednesday, April 17, at 6 p.m. at the Grafton Library to learn these special techniques. The workshop will be presented by Eric Messer, a successful business coach and sales mentor. Business owners will not want to miss this program in order to break the turnover cycle in the workplace. Please register by calling the library at 375-5315, or e-mailing
[email protected].
