ed! nts d eve ind n r ma a o s f f e New ed our classyou quickclyover For Adults at Brown County Library February, 2015 elp up dis e gro ories to h for OR you v ’ e r, W ateg oking lenda hope into c you’re lo new! We lassic ca online what mething ut. The c be found lts du yo so an ew la cation, c rary.org/a n s i th lib y lo enjoy events b ncounty w g o r listin www.b at CLASSES & EVENTS eal t re v “Providing trusted information and resources to connect people, ideas and community.” www.browncountylibrary.org Brown County Library Book Clubs & Book Fun CENTRAL LIBRARY KRESS FAMILY BRANCH www.browncountylibrary.org Bon Appétit Cookbook Club Tuesday, February 3 6:30 – 7:30 pm BCCWC Book Club MONDAY, February 2 Central Library 920.448.4400 Join us for a taste-testing discussion about Foods You LOVE: Family favorites/comfort foods. Bring your book reviews and recipe samples (optional). Hosted by Dan Higgins, editor of the GB-PG’s TASTE section. March 3 theme: Red Carpet Recipes. This month’s discussion will feature The Girl You Left Behind by Jojo Moyes. 515 Pine Street Green Bay, WI 54301 facebook.com/BCL.Central facebook.com/BCL.Teenzone twitter.com/@_bclibrary Ashwaubenon Branch 920.492.4913 1060 Orlando Drive Green Bay, WI 54304 facebook.com/ BCL.Ashwaubenon Denmark Branch 920.863.6613 450 N. Wall Street Denmark, WI 54208 facebook.com/BCL.Denmark East Branch 920.391.4600 255 Main Street Green Bay, WI 54302 facebook.com/BCL.East Kress Family Branch 920.448.4407 facebook.com/BCL.Kress 1:00 pm Chapters: Book Share and Discussion FRIDAY, February 20 11:30 am Great Books Discussion TUESDAY, February 10 6:30-8:30 pm A time to share your favorite books and authors, and a get new ideas from others - no deadlines or assignments. Coffee and light snacks available, or bring a bag lunch. English Professor Rebecca Nesvet leads this month’s discussion of the Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. Women’s Club of De Pere Book Club WEDNESDAY, February 25 2:00 pm Call 448-4407 for this month’s title. Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Group THURSDAY, February 19 7:00-8:00 pm SOUTHWEST BRANCH Join us to discuss Childhood’s End by Arthur C. Clarke. Nothing Serious Book Club: Seriously Good Fun MONDAY, February 16 1:00 pm ASHWAUBENON BRANCH Blind Date with a Book February 9-14 Drop in anytime No hard questions, no group picks, no deadlines. Just refreshments and talk about all things books. Don’t judge a book by its cover…Stop in anytime during Valentine’s Day week and select a “mystery” read wrapped in brown paper. Then rate your “date”! WEYERS-HILLIARD BRANCH Speed Booking TUESDAY, February 10 Read all the titles by your favorite author? On the first Tuesday of each month browse a table of suggested author with similar writing styles. Read-Alike Tuesday TUESDAY, February 3 10 am-8:00 pm 10:30 am Looking for a chance to “meet” your book before taking it home? Join us for this fun, rapid introduction to interesting books on a variety of themes. Leave with a bibliography of titles. Ashwaubenon Book Club ABC Readers TUESDAY, February 17 Murder and Mayhem (M&M) Mystery Book Club THURSDAY, February 12 6:30 pm Linda Castillo is the bestselling author of the Kate Burkholder thriller series set in Ohio’s Amish Country. Read any (or none) of the series or stand-alone, but join us! 10:30 am This month’s selection is The Persian Pickle Club by Sandra Dallas. A heartwarming story of women’s friendship during the depression. Great Issues Book Club TUESDAY, February 10 EAST BRANCH Dig into The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do In Life and Business by Charles Duhigg. READ Book Club (Read-Eat-And Discuss) THURSDAYS Fireside Book Talks THURSDAY, February 26 2:00 pm Come for a book discussion and stay for a bite to eat! Feb 5 Americanah by Chimananda Ngozi Adichie Mar 5 Enemies of the People by Kati Marton Apr 2 Madame Picasso by Anne Girard Pulaski Branch 920.822.3220 222 W. Pulaski Street Pulaski, WI 54162 facebook.com/BCL.Pulaski Southwest Branch 920.492.4910 974 Ninth Street Green Bay, WI 54304 facebook.com/BCL.Southwest 6:30 pm Weyers-Hilliard Branch 920.448.4405 2680 Riverview Drive Green Bay, WI 54313 facebook.com/BCL.WeyersHilliard Wrightstown Branch 920.532.4011 6:30 pm The “fetching debut,” Shotgun Lovesongs: A Novel by Nickolas Butler set in Little Wing, WI, examines what it means to be from a place. 1 333 N. Broadway De Pere, WI 54115 PO Box 96 615 Main Street Wrightstown, WI 54180-0096 Zinio Magazines Are you looking for something new to read? The reading specialists at Brown County Library are here to help you find books you’re going to love. Just fill out and submit our online questionnaire at: www.browncountylibrary.org/booksmovies-music/future-favorite-books/ and you’ll receive three personalized suggestions within 4 days’ time. Take your favorite magazines with you wherever you go with Zinio! - Full cover-to-cover editions - Easy viewing from any Internet-enabled computer or mobile device. Sign up for a free account (you’ll need your library card number) to begin enjoying your favorite magazines today! Go to: http://www.browncountylibrary.org/ books-movies-music/zinio-magazines/ Genealogy Family & Living CENTRAL LIBRARY CENTRAL LIBRARY Genealogy 101 Saturdays February 7- March 21 Starbucks Presents: Chocolate SATURDAY, February 21 11:30 am 9:10-10:45 am. Call 448-5815 to register. Wondering which warm drink to pair with your left-over Valentine’s Day chocolate? Worry not, because our expert from Starbucks is here to help. Sample delicious Starbucks beverages and, of course, chocolate. February 7 Searching Newspapers: Fit to Print It might be there. Discover how newspapers can hold some of the most complete and interesting narratives beneficial to genealogical research. DENMARK BRANCH Family Night: Winter Time WOW! MONDAY, February 9 5:45 pm February 14 Searching Land Records: How do I find the farm? Learn how often overlooked source can be an integral part of research. Learn how to create quick and easy snacks and art activities the whole family will enjoy during the long winter nights. February 21 Searching Naturalization Records: But they always voted! These records can be the window to the native land and are worth searching. Tax Forms Federal Materials Limited Due to an appropriations bill passed by Congress that cut funds to the Internal Revenue Service: NO FEDERAL INSTRUCTION BOOKLETS are available at the library Freegal Music Only forms 1040, 1040A, and 1040EZ are available Download and enjoy thousands of recordings from Sony Music Entertainment’s catalog of legendary artists! You can photocopy some forms from our reproducible tax from binder (15 cents/page) or print from the IRS website (25 cents/page) There is music from every genre, from classical to modern pop to today’s hottest artists. Hundreds of additional songs are added every week. Paper copies of tax forms and instruction booklets can be requested by calling 1-800-829-3676 or you can print forms and instructions online: www.irs.gov. Download up to five songs every week they’re yours to keep! All you need is a library card in good standing. WI State Materials Available The library will provide all the same state forms and instructions as last year. Print Wisconsin state forms and instructions online: www.revenue.wi.gov KRESS FAMILY BRANCH TEDx De Pere: Living Well at Any Age FRIDAY, February 13 11:00 am The popular and entertaining TED Talk videos are coming to the library. We will be viewing talks about physical, mental, and spiritual health followed by a discussion. Come to view, participate, and share ideas for future TEDx programs about living well. Details online. February 28 Searching Court Records: Yes, they went to court. Court records are often overlooked as a resource for genealogy but they can be very useful to the researcher. Education Depot PULASKI BRANCH CENTRAL LIBRARY Essential Oils for Emergencies SATURDAY, February 21 10:30 am Affordable Care Act and Health Insurance Walk-In Help Join us as we learn how to use essential oils in emergency situations. We will cover the basics of essential oils; learn why quality is important; why all brands are not safe; and the resources that are available to you to teach you how to use these oils effectively in your home. Please call 822-3220 to register. WEDNESDAY, February 4 Noon-2:00 pm WEDNESDAY, February 11 1:00-3:00 pm Staff from the Bay Lake Regional Enrollment Network will provide information about the Affordable Care Act and other available health care options for WI residents, based on eligibility. Drop in anytime during these two hours to talk about your options and get information about signing up for health insurance before open enrollment ends on February 15, 2015. WRIGHTSTOWN BRANCH Freezer Meal Workshop WEDENSDAY, February 4 Job Center and Support Services Help THURSDAY, February 12 1:30-3:30 pm Workforce Investment Act staff will provide information about their program and other Job Center services. WIA is a re-employment and training program that offers job search assistance and other support services to help you find employment as well as funding towards GED or post-secondary education based on eligibility. Did You Know? Library cards are free? And they make great gifts! Consider giving the gift of reading to that special someone. Pick up an application next time you visit the library and tuck it in a birthday card, congratulations card, etc! 5 6:30 pm Melissa Barker of Pampered Check will lead the class in preparing two freezer meals to take home. Cost of material is $25. Space is limited; call 532-4011 to register. Essential Oils WEDNESDAY, February 25 5:30 pm Sharon Westphal of Young Living Essential Oils will help us understand essential oils and what they are used for. 2 Technology Help & Computer Training CENTRAL LIBRARY EAST BRANCH Tech Tutor TUESDAY, February 10 9:00-10:30 am WED, February 18 4:30-6:00 pm Tech Tutor FRIDAY, February 13 An open time to learn, discover or ask questions about operating your computer, software or device, or ask us about using the library catalog and downloading library eBooks, magazines and music! Call 448-5837 to schedule a 20-minute session. Library eBook Support Group THURSDAY, February 26 2:30-4:00 pm Drop in any time during this session to learn about downloading free library eBooks via Overdrive to your Kindle, iPad, Sony eReader, Nook or Android-powered tablet. Call 4485837 for more information. ASHWAUBENON BRANCH Library eBook Support Group TUESDAY, February 3 1:30-3:00 pm TUESDAY, February 24 1:30-3:00 pm Drop in any time during this session to learn about downloading free library eBooks via Overdrive to your Kindle, iPad, Sony eReader, Nook or Android-powered tablet. Please bring your eReader, any cords that came with it, and your username and password. DENMARK BRANCH Technology Session: Google TUESDAY, February 12 5:30-7:00 pm In collaboration with the Denmark School District, we are presenting a technology session focused on Google. Learn about Gmail, Google drive, and all things Google. Please call Theresa Olsen at 621-4125, or email [email protected] to register. Technology Tutor TUESDAY, February 24 4:30-6:00 pm Whether you’re looking to brush up on some basic computer skills such as browsing the Internet, checking email, word processing; or learning more advanced skills such as photo editing, downloading eBooks and website creation; you won’t want to miss this class! 1:30-3:00 pm Whether you’re looking to brush up on some basic computer skills such as browsing the Internet, checking email, word processing; or learning more advanced skills such as photo editing, downloading eBooks and website creation; you won’t want to miss this class! Call to sign up for an individual 30-minute session. Tax Help For the Fun of It! ASHWAUBENON BRANCH CENTRAL LIBRARY Wii Bowling Winter League UWGB VITA Program Free Homestead and Tax Preparation WEDNESDAYS, January 7-February 18 10:00 am Volunteers trained under the IRS/TAX AIDE Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program are here to help you. This is a free service for elderly, low and middle income residents. Appointments are required. Call UWGB at 920-465-2575 to see if you qualify and set up an appointment Our Winter League is underway. Call 492-4913 to find out how you can join this fun, in-the-library, bowling league. No pressure, just lots of fun and conversation! Common Threads Knit & Crochet Group WEDNESDAY, February 25 6:00 pm Special Needs Library eBook Support Group SATURDAY, February 28 10:00 am-1:00 pm Learn the basics or bring a project to work on and “show-and-tell.” Call for more information. Learn about downloading free library eBooks via Overdrive to your Kindle, iPad, Sony eReader, Nook, or Android-powered tablet. Please bring your eReader, user names and passwords. Call to sign up for an individual 30 minute session. EAST BRANCH Bring your knitting, crocheting, beading, work on any craft project or just come to enjoy socializing. us for stories, music, and multi-sensory activities. Call Katie for dates and details, 448-5874. KRESS FAMILY BRANCH Nifty Knitters WEDNESDAY, February 25 WEYERS-HILLIARD LIBRARY Drop-in Tech Tutoring TUESDAYS 4:00-6:00 pm Drop in anytime to get your technology questions answered. We can help with Overdrive and other apps, Microsoft Office, general computer help, and more. Please bring log-in information and passwords if needed. Résumé Assistance and Tech Tutoring WED, February 11 9:00-11:00 am WED, February 25 9:00-11:00 am Refresh your resume, receive help with computer, e-readers, Microsoft Office, Overdrive and other apps. Please bring log-in information and passwords if needed. Call 448-4407 to register for an appointment. PULASKI BRANCH Adult Computer Classes FRIDAYS 1:30-2:30 pm or 3:00-4:00 pm Call to register for a free one-on-one basic computer instruction class. Make Friends with Your eReader MONDAY, February 5:00-6:00 pm CENTRAL LIBRARY Ladies’ Night Out WEDNESDAY, February 11 Library Club for Adults with Special Needs For groups of adults and teens. Join 6:00 pm Come to knit or crochet. Enjoy socializing while working on your project. All ages and experience levels welcome. Library Time for Developmentally Disabled Adults THURSDAY, February 5 1:00 pm THURSDAY, February 19 1:00 pm PULASKI BRANCH Join Miss Sue, Children’s Librarian, for a time with tales and tunes. Ladies’ Night Out TUESDAYS 1:00 pm 5:00-8:00 pm Write On Join us for an open craft night. Bring your projects - crocheting, knitting, jewelry, painting, scrapping, or any other project you are working on. We’ll have lots of fun and laughs together. KRESS FAMILY BRANCH Creative Writers’ Workshop WED, February 4 6:00-8:00 pm SOUTHWEST BRANCH Support and networking for writers. Bring your original poems or short prose to read, along with copies for critique. I Love My Library Stop in and fill out a card telling us why you love your library. Each card will be entered in to win a fabulous library prize! Language & Learning WEYERS-HILLIARD BRANCH Stitch-In THURSDAYS SOUTHWEST BRANCH 10:00 am Spanish-English Conversation Group: Use it or Lose it! MONDAYS, February 2 &16 6:30 pm Bring your needlework, yarn, needles or hooks to connect and create by the fireplace. Library staff will guide you through downloading eBooks from OverDrive to your Kindle or Nook. All ages. A comment from a library customer: “iPad presenters did a great job, pa ent with ques ons, informa on relevant for all skill levels. Very much appreciated handouts.” Meet and hablar with other people who are learning English or español. Speak in both languages and learn about another cultura! 4
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