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MARCH 27, 2009
Discussed at Book Club
The following books were recommended at the last meeting of the Milltown Book Club: Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters His Illegal Self by Peter Carey Night of the Gun by David Carr Smilla's Sense of Snow by Peter Hoeg The Reader by Bernhard Schlink People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks
FEBRUARY 12, 2009
Reading Buddies
We are looking for adults and senior citizens who care about the youth of our community and are willing to spend a few hours each week at the library with a local child. Milltown Public Library and If you or someone you know might be interested in making a positive impact on the youth of our community by participating in the Reading Buddies program, please contact the Milltown Public Library.
OCTOBER 13, 2008
Living Room of the Community
We feel the library should be the "living room" of the community -- a place for people to meet, relax, spend some quality free-time, and engage with lively discussion or quiet thought. To assist this goal, the library has recently opened a coffee lounge in the front of the library. We'll be serving fair-trade, organic coffee (Cafe Wren's exclusive "Wren Blend) and a tasty selection of chai and tea. There is plenty of space to sit with friends, do homework, or surf the web on your laptop, all while watching the hustle and bustle of Milltown Main Street. Check out this new service soon!
SEPTEMBER 10, 2008
Discussed at the book club gathering:
The bookclub will meet again on November 5 at 7 p.m. In addition to discussing good books we've recently read, group members will also share book recommendations on the theme of America. Every attendee will receive a free book at the next meeting!
At the September 8 meeting, we discussed these books: Sidescrollers Kitchen Boy Raising hell for justice: the Washington battles of a heartland progressive Whistling Season Free Fire Cold Fear People of the Book A distant mirror August Wilson's plays Tortilla Curtain Water for Elephants Say You're one of Them Things Fall Apart The Man Who Loved China
MAY 13, 2008
What's going on around here?
Sorry for the lack of activity on this blog. Please stick with us... we're currently creating a new website that's a lot more attractive, easy-to-use, and chock full of information, links and other services to bring the library right to your computer at home, the office, school, or anywhere around the world.
Keep checking back... you're going to like what you'll see!
MARCH 5, 2008
Discussed at Book Club Monday, March 3
Here's a rough list of the books discussed at the recent book club gathering. We'll update this list later with corrected spellings and links to the MORE system to request these books for pickup at Milltown Public Library. Thirteenth Tale - Setterfield
FEBRUARY 14, 2008
Happy Valentine's Day!
A crowd of kids showed up on February 12 for the 2nd Annual Card- and Candy-Making workshops. Hopefully some special someones enjoyed the gifts that were created. We had a lot of fun and plan to do this again next year.
FEBRUARY 14, 2008
Wii Tourney
 Thanks to a grant from Polk-Burnett Operation Round-Up, the library will host its first video game tournament for all teenagers on March 7. The only requirement to participate is that you are: a) 13-18 years old, and b) like to have fun. The competition begins at 6 p.m., and winners will receive free books and more! We’ll have free pizza and soda for dinner. Please sign up in advance so that we can have enough food for everyone. Bring your friends and challenge them at all the coolest Nintendo Wii games. Play your favorite games on our big screen. Test your skills against the librarian or a village cop! Also, we’ll announce how teens can have more access to the library’s Wii. If you don’t have a library card, you can sign up for one at the Wii Tourney. If you do have a library card and it has fines, you will still be able to participate.
JANUARY 25, 2008
Mark your calendars
2008 is shaping up to be a big year at Milltown Public Library -- mask-making, candy-making, and book-making are already scheduled, we're planning a exciting schedule for TV-turn off week in April, three acts are booked for Summer Reading Program, and the library will host a hilarious performance by the author of "Pumpkin Town" during Milltown's Pumpkin Fest. We're also starting to replace our old public-access computers this year, and will be adding thousands of new books and movies to the collection of course. Thanks for your support in 2008!
DECEMBER 20, 2007
Frozen
Are you leaving town for awhile and you’re almost at the top of the list? Does it look like too many things will come at the same time? You can now place your holds "on ice." When you freeze a hold, you will keep your place in line while the line moves up. If your hold reaches the top of the holds list before you “unfreeze” your hold, it will stay there. Other holds will skip over it until you reactivate your hold.
DECEMBER 14, 2007
Autism Resources
Thank you Dawn and Julie for all the valuable information you presented at the Autism Information Night last night. Here is the website about Autism warning signs that participants viewed at the presentation: Click on Video Glossary (warning: you will have to register). Our presenters also recommend the following books (follow links to request them from the MORE system): How to Understand Autism – The Easy Way by Alex Durig Intervention and Support for Parents and Carers of Children and Young People on the Autism Spectrum by Barry Wright & Christine Williams Asperger Syndrome in Adolescence edited by Liane Holliday Willey Succeeding with Autism by Judith H.Cohen Parenting Across the Autism Spectrum by Maureen F. Morrell & Ann Palmer That’s Life with Autism by Donna Satterlee Ross & Kelly Ann Jolly Parenting a Child with Asperger Syndrome by Brenda Boyd Autistic Planet by Jennifer Elder Different Like Me by Jennifer Elder Everyday Solutions: A Practical Guide for Families of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders by Mindy Small & Lisa Kontente Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum by Chantal Sicile-Kira My Best Friend Will by Jamie Lowell & Tara Tuchel Everybody is Different: A book for young people who have brothers or sisters with Autism by Fiona Bleach The Social Skills Picture Book: Teaching play, emotion, and communication to children with autism by Jed E. Baker Making Lemonade, Hints for Autism Helpers by Judy Endow Walk Awhile in My Autism by Kate McGinnity & Nan Negri Thinking in Pictures and other Reports from my Life with Autism by Temple Grandin Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships: Understanding and Managing Social Challenges for Those with Asperger’s/Autism by Dr. Temple Grandin & Sean Barron Exploring the Spectrum of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders:
Intervention Strategies by Carolyn Murray-Slutsky and Betty Paris. Children with Autism: A Parents’ Guide edited by Michael D.
DECEMBER 10, 2007
Window to the World
The library is truly a window to the world, with a wide variety of books and movies to introduce us to other people and places. But our new travelogue/lecture series takes "Window to the World" to a new level. Our first presentation, about Haiti, attracted a nicely-sized crowd. Make plans to arrive early for the January 26 presentation about Chiapas, Mexico at 2 p.m., led by Andrew Jensen. Library Director Matt Rosendahl will discuss post-apartheid South Africa on February 2 at 2 p.m.
NOVEMBER 6, 2007
Discussed at the book club gathering:
Forever Amber by Katherine Winsor Amelia Peabody series by Katherine Windsor Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco Pursuit of Happiness by David G Myers The Exception by Christian Jungersen Bodies and Souls: the Century Project by Frank Cordelle Murder in Amserdam: the Death of Theo van Gogh and the Limits of Tolerance by Ian Buruma Out Stealing Horses by Per Petterson The Florist's Daughter by Patricia Hampl Swallows of Kabul by Yasmin Khadra Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini Instance of a Fingerpost by Iain Pears Mistress of the Art of Death by Ariana Franklin Reading Lolita in Tehran by Azar Nafisi
Category: Book Club OCTOBER 29, 2007
Door Prizes at Book Club
Join us for the first gathering of our all new bookclub on November 5 at 7 p.m. and be eligible to win fabulous door prizes. This new group will be a forum for people to meet and share with each other books they've read and liked (or disliked!). Our first gathering will be a time to decide how the new group will be structured. The door prizes include fabulous galley copies straight from the publishers of exciting titles by hot authors. Join the club and you'll have a chance to read one of these great books before anyone else in Milltown!
OCTOBER 23, 2007
"Window to the World" Travelogue-Lecture series
The Milltown library is developing an exciting series of events that will keep your cabin-fever at bay this winter. Local travellers and people with wisdom from beyond our borders will visit the library to share their experiences and knowledge. Watch for special presentations from Haiti, the Middle East, Africa, and more! These events will be free and open to all ages. If you or someone you know has recently travelled abroad or has specialized knowledge of other cultures to share, please contact Matt at the library, 715-825-2313.
OCTOBER 3, 2007
A New Book Club
It's not back -- It's all new. That's right -- we're starting a book club at the Milltown Public Library, and we're breaking out of the "book-club rut." No more assignments. No more discussion questions. No more embarrassment over not finishing the book. The new book club will simply be an open discussion where attendees can talk with each other about the books they've read, or are reading. One thing will remain the same: we will still have tasty refreshments. The Milltown Public Library is very excited to offer a time and place for bibliophiles and literary looky-loos to gather, talk, and inspire each other to seek out good books. Join us on Monday, November 5th at 7 p.m. for our first gathering at the library, where we can decide what sort of structure this new group will have (if any), choose a name for the group, and establish a good meeting time. For those unable to attend, the books we discussed and important announcements about the group will be posted on this blog. If you have any suggestions or ideas for this new book club, please contact the library at milltownpl@ifls.lib.wi.us, or post to this blog entry for all to see!
Category: Book Club SEPTEMBER 20, 2007
Staff Recommendations
SEPTEMBER 18, 2007
T-shirts for sale
Now EVERYONE has a chance to sport the library's awesome T-shirt. Shirts are for sale for $5. Stop by soon -- they're going fast!
SEPTEMBER 12, 2007
Video games at the library? No way. Way! (well, maybe...)
We're thinking about adding video games to our lending collections. If we are able to make this addition, we want to do it right. So, tell us... What are the titles of video games you'd like to borrow from the library? What is your preferred video game system? Wii, Playstation3, XBox 360, Gamecube, PC, or Mac?
Categories: A/V, Video Games AUGUST 9, 2007
Good News!
1. The library received a grant from the Wisconsin Center for the Book! 2. That grant will be used to host an author visit by Lois Walfrid Johnson at the library on Saturday, November 10 at 10 a.m. She will speak about "The Story Behind The Story." Johnson is the author of the popular children's series Adventures of the Northwoods, Riverboat Adventures, and Viking Quest, as well as other books of inspiration fiction and non-fiction for adults and kids. Mark your calendars and be sure to bring your family and friends!
AUGUST 2, 2007
Farewell Nighttime Storytime
An ode to evening storytimes: No more night-time storytime Come at 10 instead Read and sing in the morning Then turn in early for bed! Due to dwindling attendance, the Milltown Public Library will no longer offer night-time storytimes. Please join us for storytime every Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. Plan to arrive early though, and space is limited for this popular weekly program.
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