Lester
Public Library of Rome
to
find details on everything that’s happening at the Lester Library of
Rome.
WIFI
(Wireless
Internet Access) is accessible in and around the library 24/7/365. There are some changes for logging in, which will make your
online use easier to access. The
login page includes a new wireless policy that everyone should read.
After checking the box that confirms your review, you should
have instant access. If
you experience difficulties please visit the library for more help.
Spring
Book Sale
will begin April 16th during National Library Week and
continue through the summer. Friends
of the Library have organized the sale and good used hardcover,
paperback books and videos for adults and children will be available
during library hours of operation.
Excellent deals can be found on Retired
Books & Good Used Videos.
National Library Week – April 15- 21st
- Come Together @ Your Library is the theme for National Library Week
in 2007. Students age 11
and under are invited to participate in the Culver’s © Coloring
Contest. Stop by and pick up your entry form in early April; winners
will be chosen at the end of April.
“The
Taste of the Vine”
Don’t miss the second annual
gathering of library lovers and wine lovers on Saturday, April 21st
from 4-7pm at the Lake Arrowhead Clubhouse.
Wines from Around the
World, delicious hors d’eourves and fantastic prizes will be
featured at this year’s event with all proceeds going to the
expansion of the Lester Public Library of Rome.
Donations of variously themed gift baskets for the grand raffle
will be accepted from individuals and groups and may be dropped off at
the library prior to Friday, April 13th.
For more information call or email Jill Kurszewski at 325-2929
and email: laevents@wctc.net.
Wildflowers
ETC.
will be sponsoring the program WILDFLOWERS IN THE SAND
Thursday, May 17th - 6:30 p.m. at the library.
Featuring a slide show of native plants photographed in
the late 1970's in the Rome area. There will be a discussion of
landscaping with native plants, showcase of some of the library's
resources and a Q & A period. Shirley Pflederer, one of the
founders of Wildflowers, ETC., a local group of nature
enthusiasts will be the presenter. Shirley will have free seeds
of Rudbeckia subtomentosa, Sweet Black-eyed Susan.
Help
us Celebrate the Library at the week long 5 yr. anniversary of the library by attending these
fun and informative events. Visit
the library for more details on location and schedules for this
exciting week.
Sat. June 16th –
Kickoff Picnic @ the Library
Mon. June 18th –
Senior Day
Tues. June 19th –
Summer Reading Program (see details below)
Wed. June 20th –
Community & Organization Day
Thurs. June 21st –
Teens @ the Library Day
Sat. June 23rd –
Library on the Move Fun/Walk
Sun. June 24th –
Library Anniversary Banquet
2007 Summer Library Program
Summer
Library Program
begins with a Kickoff Picnic on Sat., June 16th beginning
at 10am – 1 pm at the library.
The weekly programs begin on June 19 and will continue every
Tuesday through July 24th. Children,
parents and grandparents are all invited to enjoy crafts, reading
clubs, live performances and lots of fun this summer.
Look for flyers and brochures distributed through the schools
and businesses in May.
Get a Clue @
Your Library
Join us this summer as we explore the theme, “Get a
Clue @ Your Library,” through programs, books and activities at the
Lester Public Library of Rome. The
2007 Summer Reading Program is open to young people, preschool age
through middle school ages, with crafts, prize drawings, trivia
contests, public performances, and more.
Here is a preview of the scheduled programs:
Sat.
June 16
– 10am to 1 pm Kickoff
Picnic fun, food & games.
Rome Police Dept. will be doing fingerprinting &
identification kits for parents.
Tues.
June 19 – 2:00 pm
– Earth, Music & Magic; demonstration of unique and unusual
primitive instruments from all over the world held at the Rome Town
hall.
Tues.
June 26 – 2:00 pm
– CRITTERrrr Man; combination of music, singing, storytelling,
life-like animal puppets, and humor held at the Rome Town hall.
Tues.
July 3 – 2:00 pm
– Children’s Musical Concert with Randy Peterson held at the Rome
Town hall
Tues. July 10 –2:00 pm –Storytelling &Ventriloquism
with
Lucy Freeman (held at the Alpine Village Gazebo
Tuesday,
July 17 – 2:00 pm
– Flying Colors, Juggler Mr. Tricks held at the Rome Town hall
Tuesday,
July 24 - 2:00 pm
– Reading Awards Day & Party held at the Rome Town hall
We invite families and visiting friends in the Rome area to attend any
of the programs planned for this summer’s reading fun.
The library welcomes children of all abilities.
If special accommodations are requested please contact the
library two weeks in advance at 715-325-8990.
Registration
for the Summer Library Program begins on June 19, 2007 at our first
performance. Children may
arrive at 2:00 pm to register for prizes and participate in weekly
contests; performance begins at 2:30 pm.
All programs are free of charge and are held at the Rome
Municipal Building or in the Alpine Village Business Park Gazebo, see
brochures for details.
Lester
Public Library of Rome
1157
Rome Center Dr.
Nekoosa,
WI 54457
715-325-8990
TTY – 711
Email:
romelib@wctc.net
Hours:
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10 am – 5 pm; Tuesday &
Thursday 10 am – 7 pm
and Sat. 9 – 2pm
