tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77312368876681732632024-03-19T18:16:58.790-05:00Oconto Falls Library TalksUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731236887668173263.post-11122398477259948602013-02-27T13:09:00.001-06:002013-02-27T13:10:30.730-06:00Irish Program @ the LibraryIrish music will be heard throughout the library March 14th at 6:30. John Dessart, the elementary music teacher, and his daughter Jean will sing the toe-taping music. John also performs around Green Bay in barbershop quartets. After music we will sample some Irish goodies and something green to drink. See you then.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731236887668173263.post-63080828333665343052013-01-22T10:44:00.000-06:002013-01-22T10:44:38.260-06:00Cupino Joins the Library BoardThe January 14th meeting of the Oconto Falls Library Board began with a special welcome to its newest member, Consuelo Cupino. Board members typically serve three year terms. This is an exciting time for Oconto Falls Library as the possible formation or expansion of Joint Library Boards is under consideration by municipalities.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731236887668173263.post-8257599887118305592013-01-04T11:05:00.001-06:002013-01-04T11:05:30.416-06:00A New Year a the LibraryThe ringing in of the New Year brought new budgets for 2013.What can you as customers expect from the library this year? Our budget from the County and the City remains stable. Though we face many increases in expenses, we were able to maintain our Collection Development budget. This year will be no exception. We will continue with the new releases, find some new authors, and continue to improve our backlist titles. Because of InfoSoup, books not at Oconto Falls Library can be ordered from other Libraries. When you order books through InfoSoup, they will not come from a Brown County Library. Brown County is not a part of our sharing network. The books we are charged for are those people who walk into a Brown County Library and check out books. So save the taxpayers some money and visit your local library.<br />
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Many people received e-readers for Christmas. Yes, you can check out books through the library for your e-reader. Stop in and ask if you have questions or need help. Do we fear e-reader usage? No, the actual numbers of books checked out by e-readers are low. It reinforces our opinion people want to hold a book in their hands. E-readers are great for travel or on the go.<br />
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So looking for something new to read? Check out Oconto Falls Community Library!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731236887668173263.post-28959765881814892462012-08-22T10:26:00.000-05:002012-08-22T10:26:31.224-05:00Annual Book SaleThe annual book sale for the Oconto Falls Library starts Sept 6 and runs for the rest of the month. Come in early for best picks. We are still taking donations. See you then.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731236887668173263.post-6270235437111696742012-04-12T12:46:00.002-05:002012-04-12T12:52:15.732-05:00Bill Jamerson Visits the Library<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicrkppQK089EwgNVfbdcWVe9PdL0nDcPGCUpjWLIG0SofTv-NddOaIa5pLEkwDmaT66P8cHah3Rvw4cgfMx2nvYxPja4IM93OEWX6c84gf8qDBUBxDknjdil9C_zaxwHdTe2GaPJr1Su-C/s1600/rsz_dsc00978%255B1%255D.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 147px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730572184228613746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicrkppQK089EwgNVfbdcWVe9PdL0nDcPGCUpjWLIG0SofTv-NddOaIa5pLEkwDmaT66P8cHah3Rvw4cgfMx2nvYxPja4IM93OEWX6c84gf8qDBUBxDknjdil9C_zaxwHdTe2GaPJr1Su-C/s200/rsz_dsc00978%255B1%255D.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div>Bill Jamerson from Escanaba, Michigan was at the library April 11th. His program was on CC Camps of Wisconsin. The progam was informative and enjoyable. Guests brought in memorabilia from their family members who were in the CCC and told family stories. It was an amazing time in our history.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731236887668173263.post-40044219474870506662012-03-19T14:25:00.003-05:002012-03-19T14:28:57.533-05:00Michael Perry at the Marinette Library<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG8c-3dPf5_IP4mamkXjv0bOiDJMPoXu6oe2Ekvkeoav01CFFk1ZoQOXa_cklq8nGpy5eOFORyJ49Z4GgsXHnYFxqTmC_j6sLQB-FXTedqIeWpCGFXY2D6D88dclsgZO5aHCKZbJgZVxVm/s1600/DSC00954.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 195px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721691836703982962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG8c-3dPf5_IP4mamkXjv0bOiDJMPoXu6oe2Ekvkeoav01CFFk1ZoQOXa_cklq8nGpy5eOFORyJ49Z4GgsXHnYFxqTmC_j6sLQB-FXTedqIeWpCGFXY2D6D88dclsgZO5aHCKZbJgZVxVm/s200/DSC00954.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>March 8th, Michael Perry was at the Marinette Library Four of us from Oconto Falls made the trip. Not only is he a great author from Wisconsin writing about small town Wisconsin, he is very entertaining. He told serveal stories form his books Population 485, Truck a Love Story and Coop. </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731236887668173263.post-18118682169267151152012-03-19T14:10:00.002-05:002012-03-19T14:14:32.317-05:00Wiiliam Shakespeare visits the Library<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmSVXTslQE161HlWuiqS0wvxAlfnWMrFJWH8f6QaQuMWDodl1C9GpMUzvgxBkG6JHh_Kc5r4GRHdgp4R_SzVBUfKUFBkAAhWt7ZeDnQLjneVaVRqoqYtTeVMYn1wbOFrH9YASkHIIdfRvy/s1600/P3130014.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721687980666681042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmSVXTslQE161HlWuiqS0wvxAlfnWMrFJWH8f6QaQuMWDodl1C9GpMUzvgxBkG6JHh_Kc5r4GRHdgp4R_SzVBUfKUFBkAAhWt7ZeDnQLjneVaVRqoqYtTeVMYn1wbOFrH9YASkHIIdfRvy/s200/P3130014.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>Ron Scot Fry from the Optimist Theatre in Milwaukee spent last Tuesday in Oconto Falls. According to William, we are a 'wonderous' Community. He visited the High School for three programs during the day and spent the evening with the library. His visit was made possible by a grant from the Wisconsin Humanities Council.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731236887668173263.post-80130668102854504732012-03-19T14:07:00.003-05:002012-03-19T14:10:28.107-05:00Spring is in the Air with Gardening<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU0IGxPOv7VqNLtGwISLyanD4R7PObXWuTKTpqstZ_jNAm0IaUjWwYmuRLZbFZe0o7qpcoZgrRclX8DcoGCfjCJ94LkjTZ8r96OgahaP1HXWH1uziQCe9N0aw2lvluR4lVrlTKanMU0qv5/s1600/P3070010.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721687202700994914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU0IGxPOv7VqNLtGwISLyanD4R7PObXWuTKTpqstZ_jNAm0IaUjWwYmuRLZbFZe0o7qpcoZgrRclX8DcoGCfjCJ94LkjTZ8r96OgahaP1HXWH1uziQCe9N0aw2lvluR4lVrlTKanMU0qv5/s200/P3070010.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>Scott Reuss has been conducting three gardening classes at the library. Basic Gardening, Pruning Fruit trees and this Wed night, March 21 at 6:30 will be Extending Your Garden Season.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731236887668173263.post-64154090452427577092012-03-19T13:54:00.003-05:002012-03-19T14:07:05.738-05:00Oconto Falls Area Historical Group<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtuNuA5Oy-31YWws881Mya0bdg15YpUrwIvevriW-kDr6yTmMuNpaaCnrmLVt_fU8nugpJ-T8FtGqe9q7EWkaJ-Z6iTVXe5gW6ttbaY5vmvVG2475LZJCysspj9qj0IhXI54rAhVatQBiJ/s1600/The+Mill+Barn+200.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721685214416993762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtuNuA5Oy-31YWws881Mya0bdg15YpUrwIvevriW-kDr6yTmMuNpaaCnrmLVt_fU8nugpJ-T8FtGqe9q7EWkaJ-Z6iTVXe5gW6ttbaY5vmvVG2475LZJCysspj9qj0IhXI54rAhVatQBiJ/s200/The+Mill+Barn+200.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>Due to the success and interest in the Oconto County Stories, a historical group has formed representing the area around Oconto Falls. We have people from Morgan, Stiles, Gillett, Spruce and Lena. We are all interested in preserving our oral and photographic history. A future goal may be the preservation of the Mill Barn. We meet on the third Friday of the Month @ the library, 7:00. All are welcomed.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731236887668173263.post-9279487583010015122011-12-28T11:03:00.002-06:002011-12-28T11:13:25.435-06:00Historical Pictures Posted on InfosoupWe recently finished posted on Infosoup historical photos from the Oconto Falls area. The first collection is some negatives that were donated by Ken Bunn Jr of Menasha. Mark Mortell scanned the negatives to see what we had. They were photos taken by William Temple during the 1920's. A small selection is posted. The second collection was some negatives from John Larson. Again Mark Mortell was willing to scan them to see what we had. Included are pictue os the Stiles Dam, Paper Mill and some aerials of the city of Oconto Falls, Lena, Stiles Dam and Spruce. Please click on the link <a href="http://memory.infosoup.org/cdm/landingpage/collection/p15134coll9">http://memory.infosoup.org/cdm/landingpage/collection/p15134coll9</a> and view. Or go to Infosoup.org, click on Digital Collections and then on Infosoup Memory Project, scrol down to Oconto Falls.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731236887668173263.post-66755932572555763862011-09-22T15:26:00.002-05:002011-09-22T15:31:10.816-05:00Oconto County Libraries @ the Fly In<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj52-NqsJrsXjjd4egyUfq-REOoCDzJonM4W1Kqvt95VWwA3fbKvhxWGxp9GXosxJKaLD6X9LdHMQmdBhoX14G50D35y7SMWk9LoS1RqBJj7VMCgv0YlSNtgY8lyjovn2ORfDrRnsWHfE7j/s1600/Instructions+by+Kevin+Hamann.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655283368067471138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj52-NqsJrsXjjd4egyUfq-REOoCDzJonM4W1Kqvt95VWwA3fbKvhxWGxp9GXosxJKaLD6X9LdHMQmdBhoX14G50D35y7SMWk9LoS1RqBJj7VMCgv0YlSNtgY8lyjovn2ORfDrRnsWHfE7j/s200/Instructions+by+Kevin+Hamann.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div>The Oconto County Libraries had a booth at the Third Annual EAA Warbird Fly In in Oconto on Sept 17th. Weather was perfect not only for the Fly In but also the paper airplane contest sponsored by the libraries.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731236887668173263.post-19357652059435903572011-09-19T17:21:00.004-05:002011-09-19T17:32:53.824-05:00Oconto County Libraries at the Fair<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGlQyiW4axUvBIgq3zR2D06dDM_N6OeEN-qRIqPQqx15zUmBfI0PaM8In0TCmNz0BZiE8D_OOApf2QUv4wOkCIjpGQpMuB2BIjJN9rQ-8isfRBFt4C6fUagq0nOOdFjh-gb02ddKVJtXWM/s1600/DSCF3129.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654199686098489346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGlQyiW4axUvBIgq3zR2D06dDM_N6OeEN-qRIqPQqx15zUmBfI0PaM8In0TCmNz0BZiE8D_OOApf2QUv4wOkCIjpGQpMuB2BIjJN9rQ-8isfRBFt4C6fUagq0nOOdFjh-gb02ddKVJtXWM/s200/DSCF3129.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXr32JsdZxhCLuzfRSIxBxAUeSMqII6_r5CO3eXTeBASDBlPq8NUZq3AEZrrkqRUx_3YX5RsrTXU6DSx9-ImdNDnRXqz04fOGtjTd46m2tQh6iuNwTyMKd4BViHc-oyPfJr1YI9kfB12QQ/s1600/DSCF3120.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654199597721759746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXr32JsdZxhCLuzfRSIxBxAUeSMqII6_r5CO3eXTeBASDBlPq8NUZq3AEZrrkqRUx_3YX5RsrTXU6DSx9-ImdNDnRXqz04fOGtjTd46m2tQh6iuNwTyMKd4BViHc-oyPfJr1YI9kfB12QQ/s200/DSCF3120.JPG" /></a> The weather was great August 25th to the 28th for the Oconto County Fair. Again, this year the six Oconto County Libraries participated at the fair with a booth. It is fun to get out and hear from various people from all areas of the county on how much they appreciate their libraries. We also heard from visitors to our county and about their libraries back home.</div><br /><div>When we weren't at the booth, we were checking out the beautiful handmade quilts next door, the cake judging and tasting, and who cannot stop in to see the chickens, goats, sheep, pigs (maybe not the pigs), and cows. Fairs and Libraries-a great combination!<br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731236887668173263.post-53217648321938983632011-08-15T15:47:00.002-05:002011-08-15T15:52:33.033-05:00Bluegrass Concert @ the Library<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp2JGNEQxwz-cjTc7PFqmJcONv7R183t7cFE0fqBWZ9sNlu3OlvoikacWMupE8ZFcYRxaPml1bNc5LMn2mNSjiCP9MTLAklDqQ88j9y1W0BNsgFxiEbeWLk8pvYKq-y6h8DsxEbxDZI3Ag/s1600/Copy+of+PC160007.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641187579438333330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp2JGNEQxwz-cjTc7PFqmJcONv7R183t7cFE0fqBWZ9sNlu3OlvoikacWMupE8ZFcYRxaPml1bNc5LMn2mNSjiCP9MTLAklDqQ88j9y1W0BNsgFxiEbeWLk8pvYKq-y6h8DsxEbxDZI3Ag/s200/Copy+of+PC160007.JPG" /></a>
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<br /><div>August 18th, the library patrons, staff and computer users were treated to a concert from Randy Peterson. Randy performed his One World Many Stories concert. The kids loved it. He interacted well with the kids, having them do sign language, dance, carry flags and sing with him. The kids and adults enjoyed the concert.</div>
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731236887668173263.post-76688166586184087722011-07-27T10:28:00.004-05:002011-07-27T10:54:17.163-05:00Vic Bast Speaks on WWII Experiences<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtbP5Gok315nnAGY2j_-VWJKdukp3pDBcrOxb-5PjnB6DqLeGWo1MBwjVkfDOgTCnB9S0zUCqk9nfHDZ0zSvVrHq_RZHlVGiW2L3Q0qDMkqx266O-1xXrRaG5f75_xnRN2HDsVjSDqjAH3/s1600/P7140004.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634056262816422946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtbP5Gok315nnAGY2j_-VWJKdukp3pDBcrOxb-5PjnB6DqLeGWo1MBwjVkfDOgTCnB9S0zUCqk9nfHDZ0zSvVrHq_RZHlVGiW2L3Q0qDMkqx266O-1xXrRaG5f75_xnRN2HDsVjSDqjAH3/s200/P7140004.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div align="left">On July 21st, Vic Bast, resident of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Oconto</span> Falls and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">decorated</span> WWII veteran, spoke at the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Oconto</span> Falls Library. Vic flew several missions over Europe. He tells his stories in a recently published book called Fighter Pilot. A copy can be found at the Library. Pictured above is Vic Bast on right and Jim Valentine on left. Many people may remember Vic from school days as he taught and was principal in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Oconto</span> Falls Schools for 42 years.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731236887668173263.post-1677709210514373342011-06-20T12:27:00.004-05:002011-06-20T12:36:17.099-05:00Puppet Shows @ the LibraryAfter <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">receiving</span> a donation of a puppet stage<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg97krtpLjV4YF0Xw487QBsCzA8ZgODodxvhE8vD0kVEWEArvw6fun6zIBtGapCR03LWllTOrCkJh2OEDWRnBFob3LZ3wXJK4bg5WKUnxVlaZV1ZKKoCKSLtLnXY3w-IR06EMGMT3gODYxJ/s1600/P6160006.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620355130494842994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg97krtpLjV4YF0Xw487QBsCzA8ZgODodxvhE8vD0kVEWEArvw6fun6zIBtGapCR03LWllTOrCkJh2OEDWRnBFob3LZ3wXJK4bg5WKUnxVlaZV1ZKKoCKSLtLnXY3w-IR06EMGMT3gODYxJ/s200/P6160006.JPG" /></a> from a local church, we thought we should use it! Our first puppet show was Thursday, June16<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> at 10:30. We will hold a show every Thursday through out the summer. Pictured are Laura <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kazenbach</span>, Julie Spillane and our student worker Jennifer Kennedy.<br /><br /><br /><div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731236887668173263.post-22245502314961763882011-04-01T12:23:00.002-05:002011-04-01T12:37:59.928-05:00Warren Gerds Visits the Library<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ8g0mWCJ6EeLUHsGGu4-MySqM5TeFJpv19IgahGvfYo-U0r81O8DwqS44jRr4fCAsUUZLiWYnH5KTWfqmDdNRRNEloPosEEmnH_2HecTz9fNEqw6NP4q4aDhcmr50l0up-1Azhyw3RL2s/s1600/Warren+Gerds+004.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590667373826064706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ8g0mWCJ6EeLUHsGGu4-MySqM5TeFJpv19IgahGvfYo-U0r81O8DwqS44jRr4fCAsUUZLiWYnH5KTWfqmDdNRRNEloPosEEmnH_2HecTz9fNEqw6NP4q4aDhcmr50l0up-1Azhyw3RL2s/s200/Warren+Gerds+004.jpg" /></a> <br /><div>Thursday night the local community was treated to a program by Warren Gerds. Warren is an editor and writer for the Grren Bay Press Gazette. He shared some of his writing techniques and read a few of his stories, including the story shared by the title of his book ' My Father Lives in the Drawer'. He also advised us to keep a camera handy and take pictures. A photograph can help tell your story. Warren shared some of the people he has met and written about in his weekly columns. Thanks Warren for a nice evening.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731236887668173263.post-41155411487664993172011-03-25T09:43:00.003-05:002011-03-25T10:37:36.166-05:00Join Us With Warren Gerds<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFxSKLWS6ZWUM2lgrJbhVqBCvYy4iDFDQLVnYCPbhsKWU8NKl2CWkOHwyLF1dMnQ_4LJZziGjHvR9t0XENWCXZKKz54-Mfykxb-yVtSnzwKOdpD8CS0kSt86slFIfZ3aGk7-EJODZqUjng/s1600/110310_WarrenGerds007.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 134px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588028482075024866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFxSKLWS6ZWUM2lgrJbhVqBCvYy4iDFDQLVnYCPbhsKWU8NKl2CWkOHwyLF1dMnQ_4LJZziGjHvR9t0XENWCXZKKz54-Mfykxb-yVtSnzwKOdpD8CS0kSt86slFIfZ3aGk7-EJODZqUjng/s200/110310_WarrenGerds007.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:verdana;">On March 31st at 7:00 p.m. Warren Gerds will be at the Oconto Falls Library. Warren recently published a book of personal stories titled 'My Father Lives in a Drawer'. Born in West Allis, Warren grauated from UW-Milwaukee with a degree in journalism and presently writes for the Green Bay Press Gazette. You may have enjoyed many of his stories in the Saturday Press Gazette paper. Join us at 7:00 for more stories.</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731236887668173263.post-30791010580820432512011-03-25T09:22:00.002-05:002011-03-25T09:42:57.195-05:00Library Welcomes Back Jerry App<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:verdana;">We welcome Jerry back to the Oconto Falls Library</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVPrFXEQdVuwCklk3FwkoFHTHFXMRUtBjZdPoGpQEyGja1t4eRv5xvkXe1qmYqyfY5N0wXUVerCdKqDw7FNMEAVRAn027nXr6EBz5u_MqEDqDvhjAeLOPYKKQByXSdSTBk9a_4SvdoZPPw/s1600/Jerry%252520Apps-Large.jpg"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 132px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588023192333617218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVPrFXEQdVuwCklk3FwkoFHTHFXMRUtBjZdPoGpQEyGja1t4eRv5xvkXe1qmYqyfY5N0wXUVerCdKqDw7FNMEAVRAn027nXr6EBz5u_MqEDqDvhjAeLOPYKKQByXSdSTBk9a_4SvdoZPPw/s200/Jerry%252520Apps-Large.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"> on April 1st and 2nd. Jerry was here last fall and was the final speaker of our 'History of Oconto Falls' series. His message was that we need to start writing down our <em>stories.</em> So we have invited Jerry back for a two-day event. Friday night will be a booktalk and Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. will be a writing workshop. Turning Memories into Memiors will be the topic. He will discuss research and conducting interviews with family members. Please join us Friday and Saturday</span>. <span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /></div></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731236887668173263.post-6419593709018662742011-01-04T13:51:00.005-06:002011-01-04T14:39:51.054-06:00Carolers Visit the Library<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGgpcL5_VuqsY2vTqt98XgBvRBc6UoXPv0OEiTxNHWJybt8JxG6Cc0zhHJEXBHZuSZfPL4938bFNWfG2z6N1KGuFIk2NmIpWy8Bj2DPdKaxlq233XBrgdMcdbRyVbHtNpTiGmZOnChYtPp/s1600/PC200002.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558431877016179922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGgpcL5_VuqsY2vTqt98XgBvRBc6UoXPv0OEiTxNHWJybt8JxG6Cc0zhHJEXBHZuSZfPL4938bFNWfG2z6N1KGuFIk2NmIpWy8Bj2DPdKaxlq233XBrgdMcdbRyVbHtNpTiGmZOnChYtPp/s200/PC200002.JPG" /></a><br /><div>The Library was treated to their very own concert during the Christmas Season. The Middle School FFA Club visited local businesses and places along Main Street, and stopped at the Library. Check out the man in the red hat. Caroler Brett Iverson not only is teacher and club advisor, he is also a Library Board member for the Library. Way to go, Brett!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731236887668173263.post-83139570742067482942010-12-06T10:20:00.003-06:002010-12-06T10:36:39.530-06:00Concert at the LibraryMark your calendars for Dec 16th at the Library. We will be hoting a christmas concert, featuring the Ostermann and the Kanzenbach families. Traditional and carols with a twist will be performed along with instumental solos and duets. Come and spend a musical evening at the Library Dec 16th at 6:30.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731236887668173263.post-27428871936564042632010-11-19T14:54:00.002-06:002010-11-19T15:02:55.514-06:00Stories a Success<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHBvI78x1pyVg_L_juBsZNDYlYSyf98JVqmNXQEHcVvs-YoosfTJZlSVR7ztGqLAVT_GO_jRKWy27bbXVbN19vV3_v2V3uEbpYTfYlP9SI7wgRlGMHbngIZm9yK8RpDs1RhLSE9LKvOywK/s1600/PA280012.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541367768671054626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHBvI78x1pyVg_L_juBsZNDYlYSyf98JVqmNXQEHcVvs-YoosfTJZlSVR7ztGqLAVT_GO_jRKWy27bbXVbN19vV3_v2V3uEbpYTfYlP9SI7wgRlGMHbngIZm9yK8RpDs1RhLSE9LKvOywK/s200/PA280012.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Our five part Stories of Oconto County program was a huge hit. People really enjoyed the programming and especially the finale with author Jerry Apps. We learned about Oconto County, from geology, Native American history, early settlers and genealogy. Jerry tied everything nicely together when he talked about Stories and our land.</div><div>Watch for more information as the library gathers more local stories to tell this winter!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731236887668173263.post-68598842138569904372010-08-24T11:07:00.002-05:002010-08-24T11:25:58.704-05:00Decades of Local Newspaper donated to the Library<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuDrRpAHQq2ZmxkuJ-gKoM26Pdo4QPoyE-lIGtgWUOzteYfZgct5CV3G_YXHJDeETvD2BB3ti6b-tu_z7ouGTOkxgrIhbBTVeabgxH6sAt8YwN79O2uu3ZhMQ-lg661jtRIfzNij9aBblj/s1600/O+F+Newspaper"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509009084975545186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuDrRpAHQq2ZmxkuJ-gKoM26Pdo4QPoyE-lIGtgWUOzteYfZgct5CV3G_YXHJDeETvD2BB3ti6b-tu_z7ouGTOkxgrIhbBTVeabgxH6sAt8YwN79O2uu3ZhMQ-lg661jtRIfzNij9aBblj/s200/O+F+Newspaper" /></a><br /><div>Wolf River Media, LLC, has donated to the Oconto Falls Community Library its collection of Gillett Times, Oconto Falls Herald and Oconto Falls Times-Herald. The newspapers, dating back to 1922, chronicles decades of community life in Oocnto County. The Shellman family acquired the Herald in 1929 and the Gillett Times in 1944. The two papers were merged in 1952. Back issues are popular with genealogists and local historians. With the papers housed at the library, they will be more accessable to patrons. Any one wishing an obituary or article can call the library or email the library from its new website at OcntoFallslibrary.org. </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731236887668173263.post-58790967502241256022010-04-23T09:27:00.003-05:002010-04-23T09:35:44.389-05:00Story Hour Goes to the Dogs<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihs7nASah01aDc_PmMTnU_PDAwfNienkVjd9PEBinbhlBGtYsIRPqsrW2nVjAyFlPXe9GHIyvBGMD3mt0SRwcluv01-6eARRTMJN1Q8nyrxk9BPFz5EN_nscTh4AZAu2YJTRKk_3gxilFt/s1600/Story+Hour+056.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463339699592706546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihs7nASah01aDc_PmMTnU_PDAwfNienkVjd9PEBinbhlBGtYsIRPqsrW2nVjAyFlPXe9GHIyvBGMD3mt0SRwcluv01-6eARRTMJN1Q8nyrxk9BPFz5EN_nscTh4AZAu2YJTRKk_3gxilFt/s200/Story+Hour+056.jpg" /></a><br /><div>During the month of April the Oconto Falls Community Library has been doing a fundraiser for the Oconto County Humane Society as payback for the wonderful support and participation in our recent raffle. In return, the library hosted two programs on dogs, chickens and story hour got into the act with stories and crafts. We will be accepting items until the end of the month for the Humane Society and cash donations are also welcomed. </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731236887668173263.post-7845509973970067782010-03-12T10:41:00.003-06:002010-03-12T11:16:04.911-06:00Top Ten at Oconto Falls LibraryAll libraries in the State of Wisconsin has to file an annual report. We have finished ours and have come up 2009 Top Ten Facts about your library.<br /><ol><li>We circulated our highest number of items ever-86,245 item were checked out through our doors.</li><li>We added 2,861 new books, 204 new audio books, and 503 dvds for a total of 3,568 items.</li><li>We added 417 new patrons to our library.(Remember that your card is good at any Oconto County library).</li><li>We have 8 internet computers and patrons logged onto 9,870 sessions.</li><li>We circulated 22,965 children's books and 337 children attended Story Hour at the Library.</li><li>We hosted a national exhibit for the first time. Visions of the Universe, sponsored by the American Library Association and NASA, drew in 1,650 children, students and adults for programs.</li><li>We have added games to the library, such as Wii, X-Box 360, PlayStation 2 and Nintendo DS for the kids.</li><li>Expanded Westerns, Science Fiction and Inspirational fiction.</li><li>When teens say they were at the library, they could be. More teens are at the library.</li><li>We did all this and more with no budget increase.</li></ol>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0