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