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can
be found here. Some numbers
from 2005 that we are very pleased to share include:
-Total
number of library cardholders in 2005 = 2,029 (increased from 1,739 in
2004). -
The library was open a total of 306 days in 2005. Our Volunteers have contributed over 1,741 hours assisting in the organization and operation of the library. We are so very grateful for their time and talent; this library would not be what it is today without their help. Valuable
services provided by the Lester Public Library of Rome Wireless
Internet - The
library has wireless internet! This
new service will be offered to library cardholders at no cost, hardware
not included. Local
History - A
local history of Rome is available as articles written by Rick Antin and
reproduced from the Lake Arrowhead Lines Summer 2003 issues.
We also have copies of the “Nekoosa Story,” “From Past to
Present – Adams County History,” and a handwritten account of the
History of the Town of Rome 1854 - 1982 written by Charlotte Van Alstine.
Books,
Magazines, Newspaper, the Internet!
We have it all. - We
carry all the new contemporary popular fiction from Romance, Mysteries,
and Novels. We have 56 magazine subscriptions, 4 newspapers including
the Wall Street Journal, the Milwaukee Sentinel Journal, the Daily
Tribune and the Adams County Reporter.
We have 5 public computer stations connected to a high-speed DSL
internet access through WCTC. Children’s
Collection - We
now have over 5,000 children’s easy to read, picture books and
chapters for ages preschool to young adult fiction.
Our children’s nonfiction area is rich in the sciences, arts
and history. Children’s
audiocassettes with books has been added to our children’s area. We
have added 14+ reading kits for Birth to 3 years in our Early Literacy
Project. Parents or day
care providers may borrow any of these kits.
The library has a nice selection of games and popular
children’s magazines that are also available for borrowing. Audio/Visual
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Our Video collection consists of children and family
videos to mature audience and nonfiction selections.
We now have over 800 in stock.
DVD’s have recently been added to our collection as well.
Books on cassette tape and CD are a popular item at the library
with over 400 titles. The
library also accepts donations of any good used DVD, VHS, Books on
cassette and Books on CDs and now Music CD’s.
Reference-
Need
an answer to a question? The
library has many good resources available.
Our librarian can show you how to access numerous databases to
gain the valuable information you may be looking for.
If you have a computer at home or one at the library, you can use
“Ask Away” a free reference service can be accessed through the
Internet, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call or visit the library to learn more.
Currently we also have online databases that can be searched to
find family heritage, magazine, newspaper and journal articles from
years previous and from around the nation. Interlibrary
Loan - If
we don’t have what you are looking for we can get it for you through
our Interlibrary Loan service. We
receive delivery from Madison Central Library and some 65 libraries in a
6 county area of the South Central Library System three times a week.
If these libraries don’t have it we also have access to OCLC; a
database that has available library materials from every library in the
nation. Reserve
Service - If
one our popular books are not available when one of our patrons comes to
check it out, we will gladly put their name on reserve for a particular
book. Another option would
be e-mailing the library with a request.
Please include as much information as possible (author, title,
publisher, copyright date, patron’s name and phone number).
We will try our very best to supply our patrons with whatever
they are looking for. Book
Club Enthusiasts
– We have access to Book Group Discussion Book Kits which
usually have 5 – 12 copies are a select list which come in a canvas
bag, including discussion questions and information about each author in
a folder for each collection. Just stop in the library and ask for the Book List for Kits. Library
Book Club –
Members gather monthly to read and comment on various books of
interest. If anyone is
interested in joining please contact Lore at the library. Preschool Story Time – Children ages 3 and up are invited to attend our preschool story hour each 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month from September through May. Our programs offer storytelling, finger plays, flannel board stories, crafts, music and a snack. Anyone needing special accommodations please call 2 weeks in advance (325-8990). Youth
& Family Programming – Area
residents enjoyed Peter Fletcher, classical guitarist for New York City
perform his new selections on guitar.
Computer classes were held on two different occasions this past
fall offering beginner classes to anyone who asked.
Computer classes begin again in late April.
Summer Library Program begins in June.
Please share any future programming ideas with the library staff
when you call or visit the Rome library. Volunteer
Opportunities - Our
volunteer staff consists of numerous individuals from all walks of life
to come to the library to assist with the daily operations of the
library on varied schedules. The library welcomes volunteers to assist
with processing and shelving books, customer service, Preschool story
hour, special events, and numerous projects.
If you or someone you know is interested in learning what the
library can do for you or what you can do for the library, please stop
by or call us. Friends
of the Library – The
Friends of the library is an organization of volunteers that gather to
help promote the library through special events throughout the year.
If you are interested in learning more about how to help your
local library, please contact Lore at the library.
Collecting Campbell’s soup labels is an easy way to help Photocopying,
Faxing and Tax Forms too! Our
services include making photocopies, and faxing all your important
papers. The 2005 State and
Federal tax forms are arriving daily and if we don’t have the form you
need, we can get it from the IRS website at our library or at home by
visiting www.irs.gov You
may also access the Wisconsin Department of Revenue for forms and
information at this website http://www.dor.wi.state.us/html/formpub.html.
Again in 2006, AARP tax preparer volunteers will be holding tax
preparation at the library; call for more information about dates and
times of availability. Library
Cards –
All one needs to receive a library card is one form of
identification and a few minutes of their time to visit the library and
complete an application. Don’t
wait any longer, get yours today! LIBRARY
HOURS Lester Public Library of Rome Hours are: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday & Thursday 10 – 7:00 p.m. and Saturday
9 a.m. – 12:00. Email:
romelib@wctc.net Website:
www.romepubliclibrary.org
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